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Strodder · 12-02-2010, 11:30 PM

I was racking my brains out trying to figure out how to make the door handles work with the stock door latches. The handles work with a up and down action, and the latches push in. I guess this is the easyest way and safer too. I installed Bear Claw Latches. I'm not done with it yet. I still have to add sheetmetal in the low spots, and make it look stock. Also I have to make the linkage to connect the handle to the latch. It's going to work great. And I didn't go nutz. Or more Nutz than I already am.

I JUST NOTICED THE FRAME AND ENGINE IN THE BACK GROUND IS THE 62 IMPALA FRAME OFF I'M DOING. I wish it was for the truck.

watahyahknow · 12-03-2010, 12:25 AM

wasnt it possible to mount the latches upside down left to right , if im correct that wouldve made them push operated , dunno if they still would lock though as the horseshoe thingy grabbing the post would be on the bottom of the latch

Strodder · 12-03-2010, 12:03 PM

I tried everything I could think of, and it just wouldn't work. Besides the Bear Claws are a safer latch, and works a lot smoother.

Strodder · 12-05-2010, 12:48 PM

I picked up the 51 Project truck yesterday. It came with 4 doors, 4 extra fenders, 2 extra bed sides, extra dash, and a ton of other stuff. I want to make the truck complete, and sell the extra parts. It has a Camero front clip, SBC with disc brakes, P/B, P/S and a Camero tilt column, and a 12 bolt rear end. After I sort things, I'll figure out the prices. Like I need more work.

Strodder · 12-05-2010, 12:58 PM

I need your opinion.
Should I use the Centerline wheels from the 51 on the 65, or keep the Cragers? If I use the Centerline's I'll polish them and add knock off's.
The Centerlines are all 15", while the Cragers are 15" and 16", and the look of the hoops don't match.

bubba327 · 12-05-2010, 01:38 PM

Nice score Dennis!!
I keep waiting for the day when that style of truck will follow me home . Like I need more projects.

daverod · 12-05-2010, 06:34 PM

u suck. I would love a 50's truck. I would do 22" centerline. And lay it on the ground.

What are your plans?

Alan's Classic · 12-05-2010, 06:50 PM

Congrats on the 51............I think.

J/K We always need another project.

Strodder · 12-05-2010, 10:41 PM

It's for sale. I have it listed on Craigs List for $1,900 as a complete truck, but I'll take less. Make an offer and it can be yours.

I'm helping our friend sell it. Her ex husband that she was living with again passed away from a heart attack, and stuck her with all the bills in her name. He bought the truck with all the extra parts and thought he would build it. What a joke, he didn't even know how to weld, or do anything that needed to be done. He was a Carpenter. We are helping her sell everything of his. I got 13 Franklin Mint Corvettes, and some 55-57 Chevys from her in the box for $20 each. She had about 100 more. I wish I bought more. The rest of them went to her Grand Son. I got them just in time. I did get a heavy duty compressor, and some other good stuff that she gave me for helping her with her Estate Sale. She wanted only $1,100 for a 89 Ford F-350 dually with lots of stuff on it including a Diesel with a 5 speed. I put it on Craigs List for $3,500, and got $3,200. She was so happy. All the extra parts will be mine to sell. The main thing is to help her out.

Strodder · 12-05-2010, 10:42 PM

Sooo back to the question. Centerline wheels or Cragers???

Alan's Classic · 12-05-2010, 10:47 PM

Cragars are my choice.

Strodder · 12-05-2010, 10:54 PM

The Centerlines will look like this after they are polished, only with a spinner.

This one is with the spinner.

daverod · 12-05-2010, 11:30 PM

I like these. I guess I should had said "I would love the money for a 50's truck". What's the county on craigs?

enick72 · 12-05-2010, 11:52 PM

I am a fan of the Cragars but I really like the Center Lines on the trucks.
This is the only pic I could find tonight, I'll get a better one tomorrow.

bama63 · 12-06-2010, 12:33 AM

Centerlines get my vote

66-PMD-GMC · 12-06-2010, 01:29 AM

Don't do the monster drop like everyone else.... seriously...
Low stance with the matched wheels you have.. the hot rod look.
Dare to be different.

Strodder · 12-06-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

I like these. I guess I should had said "I would love the money for a 50's truck". What's the county on craigs?

I like that look. Is that what's going on yours?

Strodder · 12-06-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Don't do the monster drop like everyone else.... seriously...
Low stance with the matched wheels you have.. the hot rod look.
Dare to be different.

I'm air bagging it to low as possible, but not radical. It will have that hot rod stance. If I had the funds I would go with 18 and 20" 5 spoke Intro wheels wheels.

Like this one.

But I really like these the best. But even more money.

66-PMD-GMC · 12-06-2010, 12:21 PM

I guess I am just old and out of date.
I haven't seen one truck on the site that has, what I would call, a hot rod stance.
There sure are a bunch of flat on the pavement trucks on the site. I'm probably just looking at the wrong trucks.
I guess I am just one of those oddballs that hates to do what everyone else is doing.
I do love the 50's trucks however anyone does them.

Strodder · 12-06-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

I guess I am just old and out of date.
I haven't seen one truck on the site that has, what I would call, a hot rod stance.
There sure are a bunch of flat on the pavement trucks on the site. I'm probably just looking at the wrong trucks.
I guess I am just one of those oddballs that hates to do what everyone else is doing.
I do love the 50's trucks however anyone does them.

I'm probably the oldest one on this forum, but think like a 30 or 40 year old. I like to do things different too. As you can see from previous pictures. This truck will be lower in the front than the back. Like I did my 56 Belair.

66-PMD-GMC · 12-06-2010, 12:55 PM

Nice looking car...
I haven't thought like a 30 or 40 year old for a long time.

Too long...

But I like a bit higher stance, and for what I am building in regard to my hotrod truck build that I haven't started, the suspension to get them that low wont likely be stable enough for a 140 mph 1/4 miler...
But like I said, I am old and unfortunately, slow to change.

Strodder · 12-06-2010, 04:33 PM

I have a son that's 40. He keeps me on the ball, and up to date.

66-PMD-GMC · 12-06-2010, 08:21 PM

my son is 30 and I am constantly telling him to stop telling I'm old

Strodder · 12-06-2010, 10:23 PM

Then don't act old. Slam that truck.

daverod · 12-06-2010, 10:43 PM

I thinking I'll do 22x9 centerlines.They don't come up on craigs though.

12-02-2010, 11:30 PM	#1076
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I was racking my brains out trying to figure out how to make the door handles work with the stock door latches. The handles work with a up and down action, and the latches push in. I guess this is the easyest way and safer too. I installed Bear Claw Latches. I'm not done with it yet. I still have to add sheetmetal in the low spots, and make it look stock. Also I have to make the linkage to connect the handle to the latch. It's going to work great. And I didn't go nutz. Or more Nutz than I already am. I JUST NOTICED THE FRAME AND ENGINE IN THE BACK GROUND IS THE 62 IMPALA FRAME OFF I'M DOING. I wish it was for the truck. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 12-02-2010 at 11:33 PM.

12-03-2010, 12:25 AM	#1077
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up wasnt it possible to mount the latches upside down left to right , if im correct that wouldve made them push operated , dunno if they still would lock though as the horseshoe thingy grabbing the post would be on the bottom of the latch __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-03-2010, 12:03 PM	#1078
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I tried everything I could think of, and it just wouldn't work. Besides the Bear Claws are a safer latch, and works a lot smoother. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-05-2010, 12:48 PM	#1079
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I picked up the 51 Project truck yesterday. It came with 4 doors, 4 extra fenders, 2 extra bed sides, extra dash, and a ton of other stuff. I want to make the truck complete, and sell the extra parts. It has a Camero front clip, SBC with disc brakes, P/B, P/S and a Camero tilt column, and a 12 bolt rear end. After I sort things, I'll figure out the prices. Like I need more work. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-05-2010, 12:58 PM	#1080
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I need your opinion. Should I use the Centerline wheels from the 51 on the 65, or keep the Cragers? If I use the Centerline's I'll polish them and add knock off's. The Centerlines are all 15", while the Cragers are 15" and 16", and the look of the hoops don't match. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-05-2010, 01:38 PM	#1081
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Nice score Dennis!! I keep waiting for the day when that style of truck will follow me home . Like I need more projects. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

12-05-2010, 06:34 PM	#1082
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up u suck. I would love a 50's truck. I would do 22" centerline. And lay it on the ground. What are your plans? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

12-05-2010, 06:50 PM	#1083
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Congrats on the 51............I think. J/K We always need another project. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-05-2010, 10:41 PM	#1084
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up It's for sale. I have it listed on Craigs List for $1,900 as a complete truck, but I'll take less. Make an offer and it can be yours. I'm helping our friend sell it. Her ex husband that she was living with again passed away from a heart attack, and stuck her with all the bills in her name. He bought the truck with all the extra parts and thought he would build it. What a joke, he didn't even know how to weld, or do anything that needed to be done. He was a Carpenter. We are helping her sell everything of his. I got 13 Franklin Mint Corvettes, and some 55-57 Chevys from her in the box for $20 each. She had about 100 more. I wish I bought more. The rest of them went to her Grand Son. I got them just in time. I did get a heavy duty compressor, and some other good stuff that she gave me for helping her with her Estate Sale. She wanted only $1,100 for a 89 Ford F-350 dually with lots of stuff on it including a Diesel with a 5 speed. I put it on Craigs List for $3,500, and got $3,200. She was so happy. All the extra parts will be mine to sell. The main thing is to help her out. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-05-2010, 10:42 PM	#1085
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Sooo back to the question. Centerline wheels or Cragers??? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-05-2010, 10:47 PM	#1086
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Cragars are my choice. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-05-2010, 10:54 PM	#1087
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up The Centerlines will look like this after they are polished, only with a spinner. This one is with the spinner. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 12-05-2010 at 10:59 PM.

12-05-2010, 11:30 PM	#1088
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I like these. I guess I should had said "I would love the money for a 50's truck". What's the county on craigs? Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 12-05-2010 at 11:37 PM.

12-05-2010, 11:52 PM	#1089
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I am a fan of the Cragars but I really like the Center Lines on the trucks. This is the only pic I could find tonight, I'll get a better one tomorrow. __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com

12-06-2010, 12:33 AM	#1090
bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Centerlines get my vote __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice



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12-06-2010, 01:29 AM	#1091
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Don't do the monster drop like everyone else.... seriously... Low stance with the matched wheels you have.. the hot rod look. Dare to be different. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-06-2010, 12:21 PM	#1094
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I guess I am just old and out of date. I haven't seen one truck on the site that has, what I would call, a hot rod stance. There sure are a bunch of flat on the pavement trucks on the site. I'm probably just looking at the wrong trucks. I guess I am just one of those oddballs that hates to do what everyone else is doing. I do love the 50's trucks however anyone does them. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-06-2010, 12:55 PM	#1096
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Nice looking car... I haven't thought like a 30 or 40 year old for a long time. Too long... But I like a bit higher stance, and for what I am building in regard to my hotrod truck build that I haven't started, the suspension to get them that low wont likely be stable enough for a 140 mph 1/4 miler... But like I said, I am old and unfortunately, slow to change. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-06-2010, 04:33 PM	#1097
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I have a son that's 40. He keeps me on the ball, and up to date. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-06-2010, 08:21 PM	#1098
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up my son is 30 and I am constantly telling him to stop telling I'm old __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-06-2010, 10:23 PM	#1099
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Then don't act old. Slam that truck. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-06-2010, 10:43 PM	#1100
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I thinking I'll do 22x9 centerlines.They don't come up on craigs though. Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 12-06-2010 at 10:48 PM.

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