|
10-01-2010, 09:18 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
My 64 build
I hate to call this my build thread because i won't be posting regularly but here it is anyway. It is a 64 that i picked up a while back for $500.00. This is what i have done so far:
1. swapped complete front end and rear end from an 86 donor truck 2. Got a nice set of 15x8 Chevy Truck Rally wheels 3. Found a nice SWB (don't care much for the stepside in these year model trucks) 4. Got a nice 283 V8 waiting in the wings My next step is disassembly and take the frame to the sand blaster and take all the sheet metal to be media blaster. Once that is done i will start working on the rust that you see in the pictures. The red truck is my dad's 66 that we picked up for $900. As soon as his shop is completed we will start tearing it down. We have a Jag rear end waiting to go in it. I will post pics as i can.  http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/100_0783.jpg  [IMG] [/IMG]    
Last edited by CVA59; 10-08-2010 at 08:28 PM. |
|
|
|
10-01-2010, 09:37 PM
|
#2 |
|
Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 4,067
|
Re: My 64 build
Looks like a good place to start!
__________________
 Steve1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold) |
|
|
|
|
10-01-2010, 10:30 PM
|
#3 |
|
Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
Posts: 3,520
|
Re: My 64 build
Both big windows!!! Cool!
__________________
64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device |
|
|
|
|
10-02-2010, 12:08 AM
|
#4 |
|
60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: My 64 build
It's nice to finally see some pics of your truck Zack. Looks great, keep up the good work.
Your dad's truck looks to be in good shape too.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
|
10-02-2010, 07:41 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Thanks Fab. The weather is much nicer now so i am starting to get more interested in working on it. Today, with the help of my dad and my uncle we got the cab off. I can now tear the frame apart and get it to the sandblaster next week.
   http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff337/ZackMethvin/100_0822.jpg
Last edited by CVA59; 10-02-2010 at 07:42 PM. |
|
|
|
|
10-08-2010, 07:42 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Got all my stuff back from the blaster today. Everything turned out awesome and it only cost me 100 bucks. I am very please with the results. Tomorrow it will all get paint semi-gloss black and i hope to start re-assembly next week.
  
|
|
|
|
|
10-08-2010, 07:57 PM
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Godley, TX
Posts: 17,975
|
Re: My 64 build
wow - nice blasting job. It's so purty, I'd clear coat it and call it a day! That will look super once you get it all painted up and back together. I'm diggin the trucks.
|
|
|
|
|
10-08-2010, 07:58 PM
|
#8 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Godley, TX
Posts: 17,975
|
Re: My 64 build
HOLY CRAP!!!! I just realized I needed to scroll to the right to see all you got blasted. I paid $100 to get 4 wheels blasted here in Southern MD.
Apparently I got more than blasted.... Last edited by jocko; 10-08-2010 at 07:58 PM. |
|
|
|
|
10-08-2010, 08:26 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
LOL. I feel real good about the price for sure. The metal is not pitted or anything, it is as smooth as new. This is a new guy i tried and i will be going back to him in the future. I picked up my paint today, i can't wait to get up tomorrow and start spraying. I will post pics again when it is all painted.
|
|
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 12:33 AM
|
#10 |
|
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: My 64 build
WOW you got a smokin deal for $100....and he did an excellent job too. Just a word of warning since he is a new guy...if you take any body parts to him, make sure he knows how to do sheet metal without warping it. Some guys do, some don't. Do you know what media he is using? Some primers/paints are not compatable with silica sand blasted surfaces.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 01:41 AM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Burbank CA
Posts: 1,226
|
Re: My 64 build
Sweet. I love the patina on that black truck. Wouldn't change it a bit, except the chassis of course. Very nice.
|
|
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 10:05 AM
|
#12 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Quote:
Hey Fab. Yes, this guy refuses to do sheet metal because of that issue. I have another guy here who does plastic media blasting. He is set up to do all my sheetmetal. He has quoted me 500 to do the complete truck (sheet metal only). That sounds like a fair price to me, what do you guys think? |
|
|
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 10:15 AM
|
#13 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monroe,Iowa
Posts: 4,370
|
Re: My 64 build
I think thats a fair price,but I don't think Plastic will take off Rust. I could be wrong
|
|
|
|
|
10-09-2010, 06:35 PM
|
#14 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Here we go guys. My dad and i got everything painted today and i am very pleased with the results. Once i get my suspension bushings and ball joints i will start puttin this ol gal together. I am starting to really get excited about this build now. Seeing some progress ever once in a while makes it all worth it.
   
Last edited by CVA59; 10-09-2010 at 06:35 PM. |
|
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 12:30 AM
|
#15 | |
|
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: My 64 build
I agree, that's a fair price but plastic media will not remove rust
Quote:
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 10-10-2010 at 12:30 AM. |
|
|
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 12:44 AM
|
#16 |
|
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ozark, MO
Posts: 4,888
|
Re: My 64 build
I paid $1200 for a media blast 10 years ago, $500 is a very, very good deal for the whole truck in my opinion.
Any your sandblasting was a steal! I can't see how he didn't use that much money in sand alone. Paint looks great, I'll be watching this one.
__________________
'20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids
|
|
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 02:00 AM
|
#17 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: kennewick, WA
Posts: 1,513
|
Re: My 64 build
looks like a cool build! good luck!
__________________
1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb
|
|
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 08:33 AM
|
#18 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Thanks guys. I will keep posting pics as i move along.
|
|
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 08:41 AM
|
#19 |
|
UCA63
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lloydminster AB Can.
Posts: 1,637
|
Re: My 64 build
That turned out great CV
A big window too, nice! T
__________________
member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d) |
|
|
|
|
10-10-2010, 04:04 PM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Thanks sbss.... I am starting to really get pumped up now that i am seeing something come together. I can't wait to start building the frame.
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2010, 04:01 PM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
I got some more done today. Stripped the cab down and loaded it up. I will be dropping it off tomorrow for blast. I've got a lot of rust repair ahead of me looks like.
 
|
|
|
|
|
10-30-2010, 05:43 PM
|
#22 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Good news and bad. The $50.00 it cost to have my cab and several pieces blasted was well worth it. The company that did it does outstanding work. The bad news, I guess the pics speak for themselves. I have some pretty significant rust issues in places that to me are especially difficult to repair. I will be ordering all new patch panels for the floor and rocker areas. This is definitely going to be quite a challenge for me. Any ideas from you guys on this rust issue would appreciated.
       
|
|
|
|
|
10-30-2010, 08:06 PM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Galt, Calif
Posts: 2,437
|
Re: My 64 build
Get another cab for patch panels, or buy some 18 gauge cold rolled steel to cut your own that you can`t buy.
__________________
`64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip |
|
|
|
|
10-30-2010, 08:35 PM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 775
|
Re: My 64 build
Thanks Rich. That is probably what i will have to do. I am looking now for the best deal on patch panels. I will buy all i can and fabricate the rest. I guess i am just really not looking forward to taking all this on, LOL. I wish i could find a decent parts cab that i could cut some of the pieces from that were still in good shape.
|
|
|
|
|
10-30-2010, 08:45 PM
|
#25 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Galt, Calif
Posts: 2,437
|
Re: My 64 build
You`ll probably find one in the least expected place
__________________
`64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
