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Alan's Classic · 07-05-2007, 11:57 PM

Edit date 12-5-2009
This is an edit I did 2.5 years after I started this project. I never knew it would be this long of a build. It is a story of my build plus other things that happen along the way. This is my first true frame off restoration. I've learned alot from this forum and thankful it is here for all of us to enjoy. So set back and enjoy the ride.

I hope this is the right place to do this. I want to keep a running story of my progress. I have already placed a few of these pics in the welcome area, but I want the pics in this thread to begin where I started. Enjoy

Alan's Classic · 07-06-2007, 12:09 AM

Pic1-Back from sandblasting
Pic2-Just sprayed it with DP90
Pic3-the rust holes doubled in size after blasting
Pic4-Bed sides
Pic5-A post inner reinforcement. I can't find anyone making a replacement but I accidently ran across a 72 style and it is almost a perfect fit. More pics to follow

krue · 07-06-2007, 12:14 AM

Looks like a huge shop to work on it in. I would have driven it, it looked to be in good shape to start with.

ZBS 64 · 07-06-2007, 12:38 AM

Put carpet over it and drive it like you stole it.

hewlett2002000 · 07-06-2007, 01:33 AM

thats a very nice truck you have to work with. my truck is in almost the same shape except it has a bit less rust and needs paint. if i could i would do a frame off but im short on $ and its all i have to drive. i have a steak and lobster taste on a free sample budget. lol good lookin truck. keep us updated.
thanks,
John

raiden7800 · 07-06-2007, 03:11 AM

I wish I had a shop of any kind to fo that stuff with. *Jealousy* :p

64GMCHorsepower · 07-06-2007, 07:07 AM

Yep, cool truck!! Even cooler looking shop ......

Alan's Classic · 07-06-2007, 07:17 AM

We were slow at work so I was able to take it to work and work on it there. Now we are busy and it needs to come home

. I'm also getting my 30X30 shop built after many many years of waiting. i will post some pics of the shops progress also. The slab should be poured today

Later

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-06-2007, 09:56 AM

wow, ditto on the nice truck & nice shop. keep us updated with pics, can't wait to see how this turns out. You painting it original color?

Alan's Classic · 07-08-2007, 12:03 AM

Look what my neighbor and fellow forum member (sdailey) found for me. It's a 1972 frame with 5 lug power disc brakes with booster and power steering. It also included 5 rallys rings and caps. The rotors are even new. I also picked up the bed from the same person. I couldn't pass it up.

Alan's Classic · 07-08-2007, 12:10 AM

My slab got poured today

salazar44 · 07-08-2007, 10:16 AM

Thats NUTS! Your new shop is gonna be bigger than my house!

PrerunnerRob · 07-08-2007, 11:14 AM

Yes, a shop at home! Sweet truck, looks like a good solid builder.

Alan's Classic · 08-08-2007, 11:02 PM

Just an update. Not much going on with the truck. Frame is ready for sand blaster. I've got all new sheet metal including patch panels. The shop is coming along. The guy building it is on a 2 week vacation. It's driving me crazy, it's a good thing I am patient. I'm supposed to pick up another 66&63 LWB step side soon.

I'll update more later
Alan

jchav62 · 08-09-2007, 09:07 AM

Looks good!

gulfcoast66 · 08-09-2007, 11:18 AM

Shop is coming along nicely, Good looking truck 2 start with, keep us posted.

Alan's Classic · 08-11-2007, 09:49 PM

Update:
Just picked up my 4" drop kit for rear and LSD carrier with 373 gear, and ordered 2.5" spindle drop, stainless brake line kit. I'm also getting the front tan leather power front seats out a 99 silverado (no console) this coming tuesday.

I'm planning on painting the truck hugger orange with tan leather interior.

I've already built the 383 and I'm putting a 700R4 behind it.

I'm planning on a paintable flammin river column.

I need some ideas for dash cluster.

The shop is at a stand still, I hope to get things rolling this next week.

Later
Alan

PrerunnerRob · 08-11-2007, 11:23 PM

What are you thinking about for a dash cluster? Factory or ???

Alan's Classic · 08-12-2007, 12:32 AM

I really want to get some ideas (pics). Right now I'm thinking of using the factory bezel with some kind of round gauges with like an aluminum insert. But I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks
Alan

Alan's Classic · 08-22-2007, 10:34 PM

I got my frame back from the blaster. I let them prime it since I don't have a place to do it yet. I didn't know it would be a peach colored primer, but it will be covered soon with a gloss black or charcoal gray. I also drug home another truck, I couldn't pass it up. It's a running 55 SWB. It still has the 6 volt system. Someone bought it from an estate sale. It's sad the family didn't want to keep it.

NF65Fleetside · 08-22-2007, 10:55 PM

wow that 55' is niiiiice, as they say "one mans junk is another mans treasure"....in this case if you walked away with it under 5k your the man!

L0WRIDE · 08-23-2007, 12:13 AM

dam that 55 looks good.

keep up the good work

jchav62 · 08-23-2007, 09:46 AM

Nice 55! Looks like a pretty straight old truck. I love those... Heck, I love em all!

fercho71 · 08-23-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Nice 55! Looks like a pretty straight old truck. I love those... Heck, I love em all!

I agree thats a nice 55 someday after i finish with mine witch ii will pass to my son i will look for a 55 for my self

Fer

63chevyfleet · 08-23-2007, 02:51 PM

thats a bad ass 55' chevy truck i like it because it is all original if i had one of those i would resto the whole thing stock as possible

07-05-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Project Vitamin C-10 Edit date 12-5-2009 This is an edit I did 2.5 years after I started this project. I never knew it would be this long of a build. It is a story of my build plus other things that happen along the way. This is my first true frame off restoration. I've learned alot from this forum and thankful it is here for all of us to enjoy. So set back and enjoy the ride. I hope this is the right place to do this. I want to keep a running story of my progress. I have already placed a few of these pics in the welcome area, but I want the pics in this thread to begin where I started. Enjoy Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 12-05-2009 at 08:09 PM. Reason: update

07-06-2007, 12:09 AM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread Pic1-Back from sandblasting Pic2-Just sprayed it with DP90 Pic3-the rust holes doubled in size after blasting Pic4-Bed sides Pic5-A post inner reinforcement. I can't find anyone making a replacement but I accidently ran across a 72 style and it is almost a perfect fit. More pics to follow Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-06-2007, 12:14 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: My 1965 build thread Looks like a huge shop to work on it in. I would have driven it, it looked to be in good shape to start with. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-06-2007, 12:38 AM	#4
ZBS 64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Port Orchard Washington Posts: 46	Re: My 1965 build thread Put carpet over it and drive it like you stole it.

07-06-2007, 01:33 AM	#5
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: My 1965 build thread thats a very nice truck you have to work with. my truck is in almost the same shape except it has a bit less rust and needs paint. if i could i would do a frame off but im short on $ and its all i have to drive. i have a steak and lobster taste on a free sample budget. lol good lookin truck. keep us updated. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

07-06-2007, 03:11 AM	#6
raiden7800 Straight "6" Shooter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: My 1965 build thread I wish I had a shop of any kind to fo that stuff with. Jealousy :p __________________ 1966 LWB 292 I6 & Granny Low If you listen intently, you can hear a FORD rusting in the distance. My LUG NUTS take more TORQUE than your HONDA makes!

07-06-2007, 07:07 AM	#7
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: My 1965 build thread Yep, cool truck!! Even cooler looking shop ...... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

07-06-2007, 07:17 AM	#8
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread We were slow at work so I was able to take it to work and work on it there. Now we are busy and it needs to come home . I'm also getting my 30X30 shop built after many many years of waiting. i will post some pics of the shops progress also. The slab should be poured today Later __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-06-2007, 09:56 AM	#9
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: My 1965 build thread wow, ditto on the nice truck & nice shop. keep us updated with pics, can't wait to see how this turns out. You painting it original color? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

07-08-2007, 12:03 AM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread Look what my neighbor and fellow forum member (sdailey) found for me. It's a 1972 frame with 5 lug power disc brakes with booster and power steering. It also included 5 rallys rings and caps. The rotors are even new. I also picked up the bed from the same person. I couldn't pass it up. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-08-2007, 12:10 AM	#11
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread My slab got poured today Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-08-2007, 10:16 AM	#12
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: My 1965 build thread Thats NUTS! Your new shop is gonna be bigger than my house! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

07-08-2007, 11:14 AM	#13
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: My 1965 build thread Yes, a shop at home! Sweet truck, looks like a good solid builder.

08-08-2007, 11:02 PM	#14
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread Just an update. Not much going on with the truck. Frame is ready for sand blaster. I've got all new sheet metal including patch panels. The shop is coming along. The guy building it is on a 2 week vacation. It's driving me crazy, it's a good thing I am patient. I'm supposed to pick up another 66&63 LWB step side soon. I'll update more later Alan Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-09-2007, 09:07 AM	#15
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My 1965 build thread Looks good! __________________ 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



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08-09-2007, 11:18 AM	#16
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: My 1965 build thread Shop is coming along nicely, Good looking truck 2 start with, keep us posted. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

08-11-2007, 09:49 PM	#17
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread Update: Just picked up my 4" drop kit for rear and LSD carrier with 373 gear, and ordered 2.5" spindle drop, stainless brake line kit. I'm also getting the front tan leather power front seats out a 99 silverado (no console) this coming tuesday. I'm planning on painting the truck hugger orange with tan leather interior. I've already built the 383 and I'm putting a 700R4 behind it. I'm planning on a paintable flammin river column. I need some ideas for dash cluster. The shop is at a stand still, I hope to get things rolling this next week. Later Alan __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-11-2007, 11:23 PM	#18
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: My 1965 build thread What are you thinking about for a dash cluster? Factory or ???

08-12-2007, 12:32 AM	#19
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread I really want to get some ideas (pics). Right now I'm thinking of using the factory bezel with some kind of round gauges with like an aluminum insert. But I'm open to suggestions. Thanks Alan __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 08-12-2007 at 12:33 AM. Reason: ?

08-22-2007, 10:34 PM	#20
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread I got my frame back from the blaster. I let them prime it since I don't have a place to do it yet. I didn't know it would be a peach colored primer, but it will be covered soon with a gloss black or charcoal gray. I also drug home another truck, I couldn't pass it up. It's a running 55 SWB. It still has the 6 volt system. Someone bought it from an estate sale. It's sad the family didn't want to keep it. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-22-2007, 10:55 PM	#21
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: My 1965 build thread wow that 55' is niiiiice, as they say "one mans junk is another mans treasure"....in this case if you walked away with it under 5k your the man!

08-23-2007, 12:13 AM	#22
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: My 1965 build thread dam that 55 looks good. keep up the good work __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

08-23-2007, 09:46 AM	#23
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My 1965 build thread Nice 55! Looks like a pretty straight old truck. I love those... Heck, I love em all! __________________ 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

08-23-2007, 02:51 PM	#25
63chevyfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: san jose, california Posts: 56	Re: My 1965 build thread thats a bad ass 55' chevy truck i like it because it is all original if i had one of those i would resto the whole thing stock as possible

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