1964 C10 build

[Sickfast1964]

Hey guys, new to the site. Here my build.
64 SWB, 86 frt susp, 2.5 drop spindles, 4 inch drop spings. 5.3 LS / 4L60E
I pulled this ole truck out of a field this summer. Working on it as much as I can. Lots of great looking trucks on this site, Glad to be here.
I live in the Denton area od DFW, so all you N Texas truck guys, gimme a shout out.

[Sickfast1964]

The The first thing I did was drill out the axles for 5 lug wheel. I stepped the drum hub so the new wheel would fit, and I could keep the old drum.





Here is the wheel and tire combo
86 chevy truck wheels(15x8) and 275/60/15 on the rear. 255/60/15 on the front

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

That looks like a fairly nice truck to build. Post some more pics when you can.

[Sickfast1964]

John, you sent me some info on various brackets. I will decide today what I need and let you know. Excited about this build. Normally I build something just for speed, but this will be a cruiser I can put my wife in to go cross country if we want.

[Lokin4AReason]

looks like its going to be a fun build w/ a solid truck =0)

[TJ's Chevy]

Welcome aboard! Looks like a great truck to start with. I'm sub'd.

[Sickfast1964]

Got my steering and booster brackets in from Capt Fab today.

Got the booster mocked up, looks and fits great

[Sickfast1964]

Will be getting the 5.3 back together this week, and hopefully in the truck this weekend.
I have to go to the steel supply house and get some tubing to make the rear cross member.

[Bomp]

Looks like you have a solid truck there.
Welcome aboard.
Subscribed.

[Ta2Don]

and aboard… maybe not from North Texas, unless you call Arkansas Far North Texas...

This is a great site and digging' your truck and plans and progress to date…Subscribed...

We do love pics and we need more...

[Sickfast1964]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Looks like you have a solid truck there.
Welcome aboard.
Subscribed.

Thanks, its not to bad of shape. going to leave thoustide just the way you see it

[Sickfast1964]

I put the engine in temp to see how every thing will line up.
Other than bolting it in, nothing else will work. exh manifolds hit the enging mount stands, really need to move it forward another 2-3 inches, and the AC bracket is going to hit my Dirty Dingo adapter plates. Will have to cut those.

[Sickfast1964]

On the exhaust, not sure if Car manifolds will clear the stand, or if I need headers. Really dont want to buy headers though.

[Captainfab]

I'm not sure if they will clear those engine mount brackets, but a lot of guys use the Trailblazer SS manifolds. The '73 and up C20/30 engine mount brackets might clear those manifolds better, plus they will move the engine forward some.

[Sickfast1964]

So I think I corrected my engine mount/ ext manifold clearence problem. I shortened and changed the angle on the top part of the mount. Then mounted it under the frame instead of over. I still might have to get diff manifolds or headers, but at least they will all clear now.

[Sickfast1964]

Did a little on the truck before family got here. Went buy the steel yard, and bought some scraps. Spent $2.75 and built my trans crossmember
Will finish welding it up tomorrow, but I think it looks great.

[texasld]

I'm thinking I need to steel your idea and do something like this.

[Sickfast1964]

Originally Posted by texasld

I'm thinking I need to steel your idea and do something like this.

Are you talking about the whole truck?? I really like the petina look and will stay with this scheme on the next build as well.

Super nice build you have got going on.

Im in the Corinth/Denton Area. What about you?

[texasld]

Originally Posted by Sickfast1964

Are you talking about the whole truck?? I really like the petina look and will stay with this scheme on the next build as well.

Super nice build you have got going on.

Im in the Corinth/Denton Area. What about you?

Ahh, yes. I should have been more specific. I meant the Transmission X member. Sorry I was so vague.

Thanks about the build. Just scrubbing/blasting and painting one piece at a time. Hopefully I'll get to drive the mess out of it one day.

I'm in Royce City, (east side of Rockwall) If you are ever in the area, stop in and chat!


...Oh, and as far as headers go, the TBSS headers work really well for the 67-72. Not sure about the 64 frame.

[Sickfast1964]

Well the x member was pretty simple. The sides are angle iron, and the rest is 1 1/2 sqaure tubing. Very strong. On the angle, I set my eng and trans in place, and then determined the angle of the engine. My engine is set at 4.5 degrees. That matches the pinion angle.

Oh btw. if you ever need any powdercoating done, my Uncle owns Prefered Coatings in Rowlett. Super quality work. Call and ask for Chad or Corey. Tell them Michael sent ya

My frame and all the suspension will be going there during the holidays.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by Sickfast1964

Well the x member was pretty simple. The sides are angle iron, and the rest is 1 1/2 sqaure tubing. Very strong. On the angle, I set my eng and trans in place, and then determined the angle of the engine. My engine is set at 4.5 degrees. That matches the pinion angle.

Oh btw. if you ever need any powdercoating done, my Uncle owns Prefered Coatings in Rowlett. Super quality work. Call and ask for Chad or Corey. Tell them Michael sent ya

My frame and all the suspension will be going there during the holidays.

PM me for my number. Give me a call when you drop them off. You aren't but 15 minutes away at that point. Come on by.

[Sickfast1964]

Well, I had to have surgery on Friday so won't be greeting much done on the truck. That sux too, I was going to be off for 10 days at Christmas.

I did get some fuel system parts in. Maybe I can get the tank mounted. Will do all I can.

[Captainfab]

Sorry to hear that. I hope all is well. It sounds like this was an unexpected procedure?

[Sickfast1964]

Well it was unexpected as to I didn't want to do it. But I had my gallbladder removed. Hope I'm out in the shop soon

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

DFW PC is at the front of my BIZ park if I can be of some help. I am just in keller.