64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"

[62 Barnfind]

It looks good! I supposed to be in your area on Saturday I would love yo see it. Are you home or working?

[bj383ss]

Thanks guys for the comments. Its been a long road almost exactly a year since I took the cab off. Still a long ways to go but it feels good to be bolting new and painted parts together

John believe it or not I'm actually off tomorrow give me a shout.

[dwcardfan]

That cab looks great. I know you are glad to have it setting on the frame. That is major progress.

[yj4000]

Very nice!! That is some good motivation. Looking forward to more.

Ryan.

[Ta2Don]

Diggin' the Color Combo with the Red wheels and Whitewalls...

[bj383ss]

Thanks Guys for the comments.

So today I got the starter mounted, headers on, core support and radiator mounted. Finished the bodywork on the inner fenders they are ready for some paint. Also started stripping the front grille support.

John Z(62 Barnfind) stopped by and we talked trucks for I don't know how long. Thanks for the motivation and ideas John enjoyed your visit.

Rolled her out for the first time in awhile. Forgot to take pics of the core support installed.

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[62 Barnfind]

Had a good time today Bret. I know we talked for a long time but it was fun. Good job on the truck!

[Grizz1963]

Great to meet other guys in the hobby.

I love it when other guys (including Martin, who Nicola says should get his own key cut) visit and we can either talk or play trucks.

I love the angle and look of the second to last pic you posted.

[clemdaddy]

your truck looks beautiful... love the paint, wheels and tires, engine... the assembly from now on will be the most satisfying and fun... congrats.

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Had a good time today Bret. I know we talked for a long time but it was fun. Good job on the truck!

Thanks John

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Great to meet other guys in the hobby.

I love it when other guys (including Martin, who Nicola says should get his own key cut) visit and we can either talk or play trucks.

I love the angle and look of the second to last pic you posted.

You go that right!

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

your truck looks beautiful... love the paint, wheels and tires, engine... the assembly from now on will be the most satisfying and fun... congrats.

Thanks Clem. I can hardly sleep. I lay there thinking about what part will go on next!

[yj4000]

Man that looks SOOOOOO good!!

Ryan.

[TJ's Chevy]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by yj4000

Man that looks SOOOOOO good!!

Ryan.

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys.

Went over to 62' Barnfind's(John) and helped him with his door. Took some pics of his truck and also of a 66' he has his eye on. We asked about the 66' but owner wasn't around. This truck is awesome along with all the options it has, still wearing original hubcaps, V8. We lifted the camper top and were greeted by a factory fresh bed. Come to find out the truck is actually Dark Green we thought it was black! I didn't snap a photo of the bed, but obviously has had a camper on their since it was new. It even had both side mirrors which you rarely see. Now if John can just strike a deal on it.

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Also went to see ZZ TOP Thursday what an amazing concert.
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Been chugging along on mine a lot of little stuff getting painted and put on.

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[Grizz1963]

Good to see you back Bret.

I would love a camper shell/canopy like the one above for my truck.

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Good to see you back Bret.

I would love a camper shell/canopy like the one above for my truck.

Yes I told John, Rian would kill for this camper shell. It actually was in really good shape to be honest. John said if he bought it he would take it off. Maybe if the stars align you could get. Who knows.

[62 Barnfind]

Bret, those inner fender look great!

[mjh1965]

Looking good Bret . I think the rate you are going you will have it finished by the time myself and Rian come over in October

[Ta2Don]

Looking Good Brotha!!!

Gotta love that little band from Tejas'

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Dang! I want that truck John's looking at! lol What a beauty for sure. Nice to see ya moving along on yer rig BJ. Waiting on paint for mine and then I'll be doing what you just got done with. lol

I know you are eager T.J. Patience is a virtue in this hobby take your time and enjoy the ride! And yes I hope John is able to get the truck too.

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Bret, those inner fender look great!

Thanks John. Give away my secret I painted them twice.

Originally Posted by mjh1965

Looking good Bret . I think the rate you are going you will have it finished by the time myself and Rian come over in October

I have my doubts about that but I made a purchase this afternoon that might get me close!

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Looking Good Brotha!!! Gotta love that little band from Tejas'

Thanks Don. My Father in Law loved them as well. I had their greatest hits album and when I met him he expanded that to all their albums. Tres Hombres and Eliminator are my favorites.

So I plugged away on the truck today. Helped the wife and MIL install some metal edging for a couple of hours and then truck time. When I replaced the water pump on the 95' Chevy last week I realized I had forgot to put thread sealant on the water pump in the 64'. So I was working on that today and realized the valve covers were not seating to the heads due to them hitting the Edelbrock intake that has some tabs that stick out. So after about 2 hours of carefully grinding those tabs off and some more off my beautiful new valve covers(I cringed when I did it) I got them seating all the way and buttoned them up and put thread sealer on them as well. You can barely notice where I ground on them. Firewall grommets installed and also cleaned, painted, and installed trans dipstick.

After that I got the heater all put back together with a new core and bolted to the firewall. Plus the main brake bracket inside and the inside heater part bolted in.

Classic was having a 20% off sale that ends today on purchases over $299. So I took the plunge and ordered the American Autowire Classic Update harness. Saved $110. Even with shipping it came out cheaper than anywhere else I have seen. I am super excited about this as it will keep me busy for the next few months and I will be able to fire and here the engine breathe again!

I took some shots from underneath. I still need to put my chrome trans pan on. Little by little getting there. I am ready to put the inner fenders back on now. I have the driver side ready. The passenger side needs the seal glued on.
I am still waiting on my firewall pad and front brake lines I ordered from Truckandcarshop on March 27th. They said last week they should be shipping out this coming week. Remember T.J. when I said patience is a virtue. I will not be ordering from them again as my experience with their customer service was lacking...

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[Ta2Don]

Looks Amazing Brotha!!!
thanx for the info on classic...

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Looks Amazing Brotha!!!
thanx for the info on classic...

Thanks Don.


Got my American Autowire Classic Update Series Harness yesterday. This is one of the coolest things I have bought for the truck. If you add up all the original wiring harnesses for these trucks they come out to around $700 or so. This kit was $540, but I saved 20% on it so came out to $430. Plus all the extras that come with it are amazing. A ton of new switches, plus all the upgrades you can add that the original doesn't have. It even came with a new ignition barrel and keys! Truly impressed with American Autowire. Now to spend the next couple of nights reading over all the instructions. The only downside is you need to rent or buy their special crimping tool. Or you can solder the terminals on. Not sure yet what I am going to do.

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[TJ's Chevy]

Awesome!

[Grizz1963]

JUST WoW !

Those photos really bring it all together Bret.

Well done to you and the family.

[mjh1965]

Bret have you got a picture of there tool as I use a crimping tool every day at work and it only cost about £20 or $30 . But I still solder some of the joints by putting a drop of solder on as well . But thats me being extra cautious because of the nature of my job .

[bj383ss]

Martin this is from their website. Not that much to rent but you only get it for 30 days.

From their website

American Autowire is currently offering a pair of Delphi Packard Electric “F” type terminal crimping tools for a nominal fee of $25.00 each…the single crimp tool and the double crimp tool. Upon ordering either rental tool, your credit card will be charged a $79.00 deposit per tool plus shipping charges. The rental agreement is for a 30 day period and starts upon the arrival of the tool. American Autowire will use the UPS tracking number for verification of arrival.

Link

http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...rimping-tools/

I put it into Amazon and it comes up with this. It seems the $79 from Ameican Autowire is cheaper. Basically you get a 10 day grace period after the 30 days and if it is not return you pay for it. I don't mind buying just not sure I would ever get that much use out of it after the