another new guy checking in on forum

[sam_wright88]

good morning every one!

would like to take the time to introduce my self, my name is sam and im from the bay area, ca. currently working on a 1964 fleetside i bought as a gift to myself for my 22nd birthday. to date ive currently replaced cab floor and rockers swapped in a 350sb/350th tranny, installed new harnes and power discs up front. its not quite a looker as im learning about body work as i go (must say its looking pretty decent tho) currently sitting 4 inches lover in the rear and i beleive 3 up front. not getting much done recently as im a paramedic intern. first truck i had at 16 was a 78 cheyenne loved it and regretted selling it from the day it drove away. want to say thank you and thank you in advance as all the info i have read on this site has all been quality stuff. you guys are awesome.

glad to be apart of such a great forum and i hope to be able to help a few guys out down the road as you all have been so helpfull already.

[nachodog2]

Welcome to the forum, good or bad, we like pictures. So if you have any, post 'em up. Alot of knowledgable people here so info is no problem.
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[Delmo]

Welcome. Have fun.

[chad64chevy]

welcome to the forum, i find myself not sleeping alot because all the great info. on this site! everybody loves pictures to!

[Chevy Fleetside]

SORRY!!

[LostMy65]

Welcome.

I've been meaning to ask;
Do Paramedics get discouraged when business is slow?

[Slow Build]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

SORRY!!

x2 or actually 3

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Welcome.

I've been meaning to ask;
Do Paramedics get discouraged when business is slow?

I think there are enough dumba$$e$ in the world to keep them busy.

Welcome. I'm not far from you in Antioch.

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum Sam

[fryer1979]

Welcome Sam. Sounds like a good project you've got going on there. As everyone else said:

Seriously though, everyone here loves pics......

[glos55]

Welcome to forum Sam! Great to have you, It amazes me how popular these trucks and burbs are getting. I get more comments on my truck than I do with my camaro. Looking forward to some pics!

[markeb01]

Welcome to the forum, with or without pics. It’s always nice to see young talent having an interest in vintage trucks. Sounds like you’ve already gotten a lot done. Good luck on the project and your career path.

[sam_wright88]

hears a few photos so far. the previous owner skinned and smoothed the tailgate(i wasnt a fan).. also not a fan of the aluminum wheels on it at the moment. just waiting too pick up some new tires. bought some 15 inch steels for it beleive they were of an 87 blazer is what the guy told me. but there you go ill try post a few more later of the motor and what not as thats what ive been spending most time in. thanks guys!

[A.T. RockDriller]

Welcome..
That sure does look like a great start.

[wc63]

she looks like a looker to me. you are definately on your way...i would go with steelies too. welcome

[fryer1979]

truck looks great man!

[Dinos63]

Welcome kat!

[shortbed70]

Nice rig and welcome...

[ejn74]

Welcome to the site! Nice truck, I think steelies will look good.

[onequickchevy]

Welcome ! Great looking start.

[Muleman100]

Looking Good, we have one thing in common, I am also working o a 64 wide long , I know yours is short. Good luck.

[sam_wright88]

Thanks alot guys! Taking the bed off today to start cleaning up the rear of the frame an lookin to get a blazer tank in to it in the next week or so.!
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[blackdawg]

Welcome Sam,you have come to a great site.alot of knowledgable guys here.

['63GENIII]

Welcome from the other side of the bay Brother! Nice lookin' ride. Looks like its gonna be sweet. Those rims look real familliar. Did you get the truck from the West Bay? I've got the Blazer tank too if you got any??? Have fun looks like a great project.

[sam_wright88]

i bought the truck from some guy up in antioch around november of last year. how far past the rear of the frame did the tank sit??? i already removed the rear brace and the little tiny one infront of that. i beleive i need to trim the third brace from the back correct?

['63GENIII]

Yikes, I didn't mention that mines 4wd. I think the rear of the frames are different. It's not installed yet as I'm trying to work out all the bugs ahead of time, like the fuel sender, hard line fittings, new crossmembers (2) that need to be fabed up and the issue of the filler neck. I've got all the parts collected and sender figured out. Just need a free weekend to cut out the old x member, install the new ones and strap the tank in. At this point, the back of the tank will sit in from the ends of the frame by about a foot if the filler sits in between the bed sills the way that I want. I have the 30 gal. too which makes it hang down a little. Not a prob for the 4x4 but I think guys are using a smaller tank for the 2wd.