Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RWilliams · 09-03-2009, 01:49 PM

I purchased this truck back in 2005 and began taking it apart in 2006 for a full restoration.

I don't believe I would have ever completed it without the help and inspiration from the members of this site. The first help came when Woogeroo emailed me a detailed wiring diagram which I used when taking the vehicle apart and again when putting everything back together.

As all of you know there are many sources for parts for these trucks, but there are some things you just cannot locate. Thanks to Lil Red, I now have a spring for my glove compartment door. He is a great source for those hard-to-find parts.

The truck was an old farm vehicle with low mileage and was the most base model available from Chevrolet in 1965. My goal was to restore the vehicle as close to STOCK as possible; just as it may have come from the factory. It has the Thrift-Air Heater, a Sun Visor and Outside Mirror on the Driver's Side only and one-speed windshield wipers.

I did all of the work myself with the only exception being recovering the bench seat, which I am not satisfied with and plan to change in the future. Overall I am satisfied with the results, but there are a few things I might have done differently if starting over today.

I wanted to thank everyone for their inspiration as there were times when the project would stall and I would check Alan's Classic Build Thread and see that others were working in the cold of winter, so I figured could too.

A few pictures were added so I hope you get an idea of the results.

Thanks Again!

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MacAttack · 09-03-2009, 02:07 PM

Oh Man, what a great little truck! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Mac.

4dranch · 09-03-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Oh Man, what a great little truck! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Mac.

Is that why the pictures are little???

Super looking Rig.nice job..RW..

*CWT* · 09-03-2009, 02:19 PM

Very nice truck. Post up some bigger pics of it.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-03-2009, 02:38 PM

Congrats...looks great !!!

72BlckButy · 09-03-2009, 02:39 PM

Great work, that is one clean truck!

Would love to see some more pics of the engine.

Bears63 · 09-03-2009, 03:23 PM

Very nice! I love the fact that you kept an L6 in her! Now we just need more and bigger pics. Need some interior shots too!

bmfpeterson · 09-03-2009, 03:28 PM

can't imagine the feeling of finishing it......I got another year.....damn

nice truck!!!!

Bazooka · 09-03-2009, 03:49 PM

need bigger pics

1964C10 · 09-03-2009, 03:59 PM

I agree with everyone above, need bigger pictures!!! That is one awesome looking truck, the engine especially looks really well done, it's always nice to look at something like nostalgic

RWilliams · 09-03-2009, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the kind words!

I'll add this link to the Photo Bucket account where better images can be viewed.

We'll see how this works.

http://s358.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=DSC02100.jpg

Byronic · 09-03-2009, 05:40 PM

Great Job. Your new photos show the glory of it all. I hope to see it in person.You must be proud.

markeb01 · 09-03-2009, 06:13 PM

Wow.. excellent! Looks better than new.

shrunken66stroker · 09-03-2009, 06:34 PM

I was not aware that one of these trucks could be "finished". I always thought they were just works in progress. It's good to see one finished. Now I know it's possible. Thanks

1964C10 · 09-03-2009, 06:53 PM

He's making us click a link!..........

Kidding! I did click of course, very nice truck!! I have always wondered what these trucks looked like without buckets of dirt and grime but with real paint.

**GruntMoanCough** · 09-03-2009, 07:32 PM

Very nice, well done!

**DPowers** · 09-03-2009, 08:01 PM

Cool

Alan's Classic · 09-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Superb Job!! Congrats!!! So that's what a truck is supposed to look like when it is put togther.

What part of GA are you in?

jbgroby · 09-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Way Cool, It gives me hope that I too can finish!

akubovic · 09-03-2009, 08:44 PM

You just finished an I'm just beginning (66 C-20 LWB stepside). Looks wicked badass!!!

Alan's Classic · 09-03-2009, 08:58 PM

Just one question. How did you finish yours with under 21 post?

OH yeah you were out working instead of sitting at the computer.

63deluxfleet · 09-03-2009, 09:18 PM

nice job!!! glad to see that a man can restore his truck in a bad economy!!

RWilliams · 09-03-2009, 09:25 PM

I have noticed that you are way up in Ball Ground; that's a beautiful area. I'm down in Griffin, just south of the Atlanta Airport.

**TR65** · 09-03-2009, 10:19 PM

Beautiful RW

Man that is nice.

TR

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-04-2009, 12:07 AM

Very well done......................I too am one who believes that a truck is never done................there's always something that needs doin'.......again great looking origional truck.....................Hemmit

09-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
RWilliams Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 22	Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! I purchased this truck back in 2005 and began taking it apart in 2006 for a full restoration. I don't believe I would have ever completed it without the help and inspiration from the members of this site. The first help came when Woogeroo emailed me a detailed wiring diagram which I used when taking the vehicle apart and again when putting everything back together. As all of you know there are many sources for parts for these trucks, but there are some things you just cannot locate. Thanks to Lil Red, I now have a spring for my glove compartment door. He is a great source for those hard-to-find parts. The truck was an old farm vehicle with low mileage and was the most base model available from Chevrolet in 1965. My goal was to restore the vehicle as close to STOCK as possible; just as it may have come from the factory. It has the Thrift-Air Heater, a Sun Visor and Outside Mirror on the Driver's Side only and one-speed windshield wipers. I did all of the work myself with the only exception being recovering the bench seat, which I am not satisfied with and plan to change in the future. Overall I am satisfied with the results, but there are a few things I might have done differently if starting over today. I wanted to thank everyone for their inspiration as there were times when the project would stall and I would check Alan's Classic Build Thread and see that others were working in the cold of winter, so I figured could too. A few pictures were added so I hope you get an idea of the results. Thanks Again!

09-03-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Oh Man, what a great little truck! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Mac. __________________ 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.

09-03-2009, 02:19 PM	#4
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Very nice truck. Post up some bigger pics of it.

09-03-2009, 02:38 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Congrats...looks great !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-03-2009, 02:39 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Great work, that is one clean truck! Would love to see some more pics of the engine. __________________ -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)

09-03-2009, 03:23 PM	#7
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Very nice! I love the fact that you kept an L6 in her! Now we just need more and bigger pics. Need some interior shots too! __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

09-03-2009, 03:28 PM	#8
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! can't imagine the feeling of finishing it......I got another year.....damn nice truck!!!!

09-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#9
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! need bigger pics

09-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#10
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! I agree with everyone above, need bigger pictures!!! That is one awesome looking truck, the engine especially looks really well done, it's always nice to look at something like nostalgic __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

09-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#11
RWilliams Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 22	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Thanks for the kind words! I'll add this link to the Photo Bucket account where better images can be viewed. We'll see how this works. http://s358.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=DSC02100.jpg

09-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#12
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Great Job. Your new photos show the glory of it all. I hope to see it in person.You must be proud. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

09-03-2009, 06:13 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Wow.. excellent! Looks better than new.

09-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#14
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! I was not aware that one of these trucks could be "finished". I always thought they were just works in progress. It's good to see one finished. Now I know it's possible. Thanks __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

09-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#15
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! He's making us click a link!.......... Kidding! I did click of course, very nice truck!! I have always wondered what these trucks looked like without buckets of dirt and grime but with real paint. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it Last edited by 1964C10; 09-03-2009 at 06:55 PM.

09-03-2009, 07:32 PM	#16
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Very nice, well done! __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown



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09-03-2009, 08:01 PM	#17
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Cool

09-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#18
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Superb Job!! Congrats!!! So that's what a truck is supposed to look like when it is put togther. What part of GA are you in? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-03-2009, 08:42 PM	#19
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Way Cool, It gives me hope that I too can finish! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

09-03-2009, 08:44 PM	#20
akubovic 66 C20 Long Step Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Posts: 67	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! You just finished an I'm just beginning (66 C-20 LWB stepside). Looks wicked badass!!!

09-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#21
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Just one question. How did you finish yours with under 21 post? OH yeah you were out working instead of sitting at the computer. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-03-2009, 09:18 PM	#22
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! nice job!!! glad to see that a man can restore his truck in a bad economy!! __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

09-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#23
RWilliams Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 22	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! I have noticed that you are way up in Ball Ground; that's a beautiful area. I'm down in Griffin, just south of the Atlanta Airport.

09-03-2009, 10:19 PM	#24
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Beautiful RW Man that is nice. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

09-04-2009, 12:07 AM	#25
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Finally Finished - Thanks For All the Help! Very well done......................I too am one who believes that a truck is never done................there's always something that needs doin'.......again great looking origional truck.....................Hemmit

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