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Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 01:54 AM

Well, I've waited long enough. Time to contribute to this board. Here is what I've been working on for the past year and a half. Hope you like it.

Here is how I found it and what I first did to it or what I took off of it last March. It was a old farm truck used for moving goats here in New Mexico. I pulled a fur like substance off of just about everything when I started pulling it apart.

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:02 AM

Well that was the 292 L6 that was in it. I wanted to keep that thing but gas mialage and lack of parts made me rethink my decision. I had a 64 C-10 before I joined the USAF 5 years ago but never got to do what I wanted to do to it so now was the time. I decided to go with the stock front springs, 2 1/2'' drop spindles up front and 4'' drop springs in the rear. Also at this time I decided to do disk brakes and all new brake lines. Steel braided from the master cylinder and from the upper control arm to the caliper. I had to extend the rod from the booster to the pedal by about 2 or so inches. I went down to the local Albuquerque metal shop and had them make me a $10 par that had the right size holes. (A piece of 1/4 inch flat metal with 2 holes) I used the upper and lower control arms and calipers off of an 85 C-10. New bushings all round and rebuilt calipers from NAPA. (My NAPA guys know me WAY too well now, we joke it's sponsored by them)

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:08 AM

Well while pulling out the heavy old 4 speed we noticed that the rear diff. was very sloppy. SO I decided to get that rebuilt at the same time I got the T-5 rebuilt. Thinking back on it I would have put the more modern 12 bolt under it or a Ford 9'' but, I just got back from Japan and needed wheels yesterday so I went with what I had, the old 64 diff. One thing I didn't know at the time of getting this diff. rebuilt (but was told by my re builder) is that back in 64, they didn't go by the number of bolts for ordering parts, they went by the size of the diff. Maybe that info might help someone later on...

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:12 AM

I did some reading on transmissions and opted for the T-5. All my planning at this time was done for keeping the 292 L6 rather than moving to the V8. So the T-5 fitted my needs. It came out of an 80 something S-10. The 4 speed bell housing bolted right up to the T5, and I got to keep my mechanical linkage. I didn't have the time or extra funds at the time to opt for a hydraulic clutch.

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:18 AM

The pic with the stick of inches represents how much further back the new shifter would have to be from the stock position. I ended up using a modified short throw ford shifter (modified it, didn't know it was for a Ford, thx ebay) and had a custom stick bent up and welded on. I'll take pics if anyone wants them of that. The last 2 pics show how I drove it for 5 months before building and installing the V8. New and matching tries and rims of course.

OARNGESI · 06-17-2009, 02:19 AM

Sure has come along way nice work

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:27 AM

Painted engine bay, old 292 L6 and new V8.

V8 = 327 block 40 over, 350 crank,Vortec heads with new behive springs, edelbrock intake, holley 650 spreadbore carb, comp cam 12-235-2 duration at .050 Intake 210 Exhaust 218 Balanced crank, crank aligned to the block. Long tube headers (collectors scrape sometimes with the 2 1/2'' drop in the front when I go in some place with an aggressive angle.)

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:33 AM

Well I wanted this thing to handle like a sports car as much as possible (lol) so I decided to go with an old 3/4 ton swap bar off of a 80 something Chevy 3/4 ton truck. It bolted right up ( 85 lower control arm used). I removed one of the rivets on the front and the hole spacing was perfect for the mounts. I drilled 2 holes. I tried doing this with the engine in and couldn't get the rivet to come out (even tried an air hammer). I was using a grinder. Maybe all of you with a plasma torch might have better success. Later plans include a rear sway bar. I'll follow up with that one.

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:35 AM

The engine goes in.

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:45 AM

The engine went in. I bought a JEGS HEI distrubiter for it. Well I used the old L6 mount holes (mounting the mounts closer to the cab) and the new HEI didn't fit. Well I could have made it fit by beating the firewall, but thats just not cool. So I'm running points still.

About a month ago I got my 60-61 hood in so I decided I'm going to rattle can the truck satin until I can afford a proper paint job. I really don't think it looks that bad. I thought the half and half look was funny. I got tons of looks by people that saw both sides of the truck. But now the font end it totally painted.

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 02:50 AM

And the last two are how it currently sits.

The next things on the list of things to do are,

1. finish the rattle can paint
2. Paint and install the camaro rear sway bar with new bushings
3. sound proof the now solid floor pan
4. Get the tilt front end done

Thanks for looking for now. Now that I have started this thread, more to follow in the next 4 months.

Alex

jonzcustomshop · 06-17-2009, 03:39 AM

I like it.

jason65 · 06-17-2009, 07:19 AM

Looks good.

joe231 · 06-17-2009, 08:22 AM

Nice truck!
how do you like the T-5 in there?

72BlckButy · 06-17-2009, 08:27 AM

Wow... great progress over the last year. Nice work!

4dranch · 06-17-2009, 08:45 AM

Them hoods are so freaking cool looking...Nice work.

jchav62 · 06-17-2009, 09:37 AM

Nice work! I like it a lot!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-17-2009, 09:46 AM

Looks great man!

MacAttack · 06-17-2009, 10:29 AM

Slow down on the pictures - Joe has to be losing it about now.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-17-2009, 10:32 AM

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-17-2009, 10:48 AM

The HEI should fit. These fit with penty of room behind it. I found one on e bay for less money plus a $25 rebate. This would be my 2nd becuase I let the first one go when I sold my sb. I ended up paying $95 for the one I have now. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAA-8548201RC/

stevedh76 · 06-17-2009, 11:02 AM

Nice Progress on the truck. I love the hood! Cant wait to see what it looks like when it is done. Ja Ato De. Choto deki Nihongo wakarimasu. I spent 3 years in Okinawa in the Marines. Loved Japan!

Arekusu · 06-17-2009, 01:07 PM

Thanks for all the comments so far. The T-5. I love that thing. I'm at 2100 rpm at 70mph on the highway with 373's in the back and 255/60 r15's under it. It also makes mustang killing a little easier with 4th and 5th. The last 2 gears are like the ace up my sleeve.

**Corts60** · 06-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Hell yeah, rattle can the sh*t outta that thing!

That's the way my Nova is rolling right now.

I'm glad to see that your going with the earlier front end. It looks much better in my opinion.

monolith · 06-17-2009, 06:56 PM

I love those early hoods!

Nice color- nice truck!

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06-17-2009, 01:54 AM	#1
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Well, I've waited long enough. Time to contribute to this board. Here is what I've been working on for the past year and a half. Hope you like it. Here is how I found it and what I first did to it or what I took off of it last March. It was a old farm truck used for moving goats here in New Mexico. I pulled a fur like substance off of just about everything when I started pulling it apart. Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:02 AM	#2
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Well that was the 292 L6 that was in it. I wanted to keep that thing but gas mialage and lack of parts made me rethink my decision. I had a 64 C-10 before I joined the USAF 5 years ago but never got to do what I wanted to do to it so now was the time. I decided to go with the stock front springs, 2 1/2'' drop spindles up front and 4'' drop springs in the rear. Also at this time I decided to do disk brakes and all new brake lines. Steel braided from the master cylinder and from the upper control arm to the caliper. I had to extend the rod from the booster to the pedal by about 2 or so inches. I went down to the local Albuquerque metal shop and had them make me a $10 par that had the right size holes. (A piece of 1/4 inch flat metal with 2 holes) I used the upper and lower control arms and calipers off of an 85 C-10. New bushings all round and rebuilt calipers from NAPA. (My NAPA guys know me WAY too well now, we joke it's sponsored by them) Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:08 AM	#3
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Well while pulling out the heavy old 4 speed we noticed that the rear diff. was very sloppy. SO I decided to get that rebuilt at the same time I got the T-5 rebuilt. Thinking back on it I would have put the more modern 12 bolt under it or a Ford 9'' but, I just got back from Japan and needed wheels yesterday so I went with what I had, the old 64 diff. One thing I didn't know at the time of getting this diff. rebuilt (but was told by my re builder) is that back in 64, they didn't go by the number of bolts for ordering parts, they went by the size of the diff. Maybe that info might help someone later on... Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:12 AM	#4
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) I did some reading on transmissions and opted for the T-5. All my planning at this time was done for keeping the 292 L6 rather than moving to the V8. So the T-5 fitted my needs. It came out of an 80 something S-10. The 4 speed bell housing bolted right up to the T5, and I got to keep my mechanical linkage. I didn't have the time or extra funds at the time to opt for a hydraulic clutch. Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:18 AM	#5
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) The pic with the stick of inches represents how much further back the new shifter would have to be from the stock position. I ended up using a modified short throw ford shifter (modified it, didn't know it was for a Ford, thx ebay) and had a custom stick bent up and welded on. I'll take pics if anyone wants them of that. The last 2 pics show how I drove it for 5 months before building and installing the V8. New and matching tries and rims of course. Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:19 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Sure has come along way nice work __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-17-2009, 02:27 AM	#7
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Painted engine bay, old 292 L6 and new V8. V8 = 327 block 40 over, 350 crank,Vortec heads with new behive springs, edelbrock intake, holley 650 spreadbore carb, comp cam 12-235-2 duration at .050 Intake 210 Exhaust 218 Balanced crank, crank aligned to the block. Long tube headers (collectors scrape sometimes with the 2 1/2'' drop in the front when I go in some place with an aggressive angle.) Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:33 AM	#8
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Well I wanted this thing to handle like a sports car as much as possible (lol) so I decided to go with an old 3/4 ton swap bar off of a 80 something Chevy 3/4 ton truck. It bolted right up ( 85 lower control arm used). I removed one of the rivets on the front and the hole spacing was perfect for the mounts. I drilled 2 holes. I tried doing this with the engine in and couldn't get the rivet to come out (even tried an air hammer). I was using a grinder. Maybe all of you with a plasma torch might have better success. Later plans include a rear sway bar. I'll follow up with that one. Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:35 AM	#9
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) The engine goes in. Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:45 AM	#10
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) The engine went in. I bought a JEGS HEI distrubiter for it. Well I used the old L6 mount holes (mounting the mounts closer to the cab) and the new HEI didn't fit. Well I could have made it fit by beating the firewall, but thats just not cool. So I'm running points still. About a month ago I got my 60-61 hood in so I decided I'm going to rattle can the truck satin until I can afford a proper paint job. I really don't think it looks that bad. I thought the half and half look was funny. I got tons of looks by people that saw both sides of the truck. But now the font end it totally painted. Attached Images

06-17-2009, 02:50 AM	#11
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) And the last two are how it currently sits. The next things on the list of things to do are, 1. finish the rattle can paint 2. Paint and install the camaro rear sway bar with new bushings 3. sound proof the now solid floor pan 4. Get the tilt front end done Thanks for looking for now. Now that I have started this thread, more to follow in the next 4 months. Alex Attached Images

06-17-2009, 03:39 AM	#12
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) I like it.

06-17-2009, 07:19 AM	#13
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Looks good.

06-17-2009, 08:22 AM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Nice truck! how do you like the T-5 in there? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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06-17-2009, 08:27 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Wow... great progress over the last year. Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-17-2009, 08:45 AM	#16
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Them hoods are so freaking cool looking...Nice work. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

06-17-2009, 09:37 AM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Nice work! I like it a lot! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-17-2009, 09:46 AM	#18
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Looks great man! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-17-2009, 10:29 AM	#19
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Slow down on the pictures - Joe has to be losing it about now. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

06-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#20
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-17-2009, 10:48 AM	#21
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) The HEI should fit. These fit with penty of room behind it. I found one on e bay for less money plus a $25 rebate. This would be my 2nd becuase I let the first one go when I sold my sb. I ended up paying $95 for the one I have now. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAA-8548201RC/ __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-17-2009, 11:02 AM	#22
stevedh76 Shlongbed #20 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Artesia, NM Posts: 55	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Nice Progress on the truck. I love the hood! Cant wait to see what it looks like when it is done. Ja Ato De. Choto deki Nihongo wakarimasu. I spent 3 years in Okinawa in the Marines. Loved Japan! __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS - USMC 1962 Chevy C10 LWB StepSide 235/4 speed 1976 GMC Sierra C15 LWB Fleetside 350/350 ------------------------------------------- 1999 Acura Integra LS 2008 Vulcan 900 Custom

06-17-2009, 01:07 PM	#23
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arlington, Va. Posts: 335	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Thanks for all the comments so far. The T-5. I love that thing. I'm at 2100 rpm at 70mph on the highway with 373's in the back and 255/60 r15's under it. It also makes mustang killing a little easier with 4th and 5th. The last 2 gears are like the ace up my sleeve.

06-17-2009, 05:27 PM	#24
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Old School Hot Rod Truck (1964) Hell yeah, rattle can the sht outta that thing! That's the way my Nova is rolling right now. I'm glad to see that your going with the earlier front end. It looks much better in my opinion. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1* (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

06-17-2009, 06:56 PM	#25
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