The pusher

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Did you guys wind up spraying the inner fenders and core support or did you have it powdercoated? I like the sheen you guys chose.

If you need any more "20" emblems for the fender, I have a pair that I'm not going to use. If you hit a snag and you need a bracket or clip, call me. I might have what you need. Also, are you planning to run the peep mirrors, or are you running the stock stem mirrors. I was wondering because I saw the mirror stems with no mirror heads. I'm looking for a pair of stems in white with the right patina.

Chip painted everything in place. The frame and cross members are shiny black like the radiator assembly and the inner fenders are matte.

We have the mirror for both the driver's side and the passenger side. The knob and bolt that hold the driver's side mirror on is broken so we need a new one. We are looking for a spare stock air cleaner assembly from which to rob the snorkel...unless Chip found one this week.

[chevyrestoguy]

Originally Posted by endlessearth

Chip painted everything in place. The frame and cross members are shiny black like the radiator assembly and the inner fenders are matte.

We have the mirror for both the driver's side and the passenger side. The knob and bolt that hold the driver's side mirror on is broken so we need a new one. We are looking for a spare stock air cleaner assembly from which to rob the snorkel...unless Chip found one this week.

I don't have a stock '64 style air cleaner laying around. Mine had no engine and trans when I got it, so that stuff was long gone. Chevy ran that style of air cleaner from the early '60s all the way to 1966 on all of their V-8 applications. In 1967, they went to the squared off design with the "skillet lid" top.

I don't know if I read into it correctly, but you guys are planning to run the factory mirrors and not the peep mirrors, right?

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I don't have a stock '64 style air cleaner laying around. Mine had no engine and trans when I got it, so that stuff was long gone. Chevy ran that style of air cleaner from the early '60s all the way to 1966 on all of their V-8 applications. In 1967, they went to the squared off design with the "skillet lid" top.

I don't know if I read into it correctly, but you guys are planning to run the factory mirrors and not the peep mirrors, right?

Sorry Alex, I wasn't very clear in my response. Yes, we are going to run the factory mirrors at least for now.

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Originally Posted by timmytimm3

Nice build you have going. You might find some ideas in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430420

Thanks for that link. I was following that truck and got a lot of motivation from it.

[rickywideglide]

truck is looking good was thinking of running moons as well,do u mind if i ask where you got them,have seen many different types and some are stainless or aluminum

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Originally Posted by rickywideglide

truck is looking good was thinking of running moons as well,do u mind if i ask where you got them,have seen many different types and some are stainless or aluminum

Here you go: http://www.mooneyesusa.com/MOON-Disc...-p/md11-sc.htm

Spun aluminum. Screw on is proper old-school style is my understanding so that is what I got. IMO these are very cost-effective way of adding cool.

[familyfast64]

Can those mooneye wheel covers be screwed to aluminum wheels too? Like weld racing rims? I love those and believe you can get them with center spikes and a starburst pattern too... Like this car... I'm getting some.

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Originally Posted by familyfast64

Can those mooneye wheel covers be screwed to aluminum wheels too?

Perhaps. I think any rim that can be drilled and tapped would work.

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Just another pic. As you can see from looking at both side of the truck, someone over the years was able to put equal dent-making time into each of the doors.

[jmack91z28]

This project is too cool, I love it.

Looking forward to seeing it completed.

I'm assuming you did the fauxtina paint job yourself? Regardless it looks great.

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Originally Posted by jmack91z28

This project is too cool, I love it.

Looking forward to seeing it completed.

I'm assuming you did the fauxtina paint job yourself? Regardless it looks great.

Thanks. No faux-tina on the truck except for the signage on the doors. This is the original paint and original wear and tear. It has spent 50 years in Phoenix, AZ.

[jmack91z28]

Originally Posted by endlessearth

Thanks. No faux-tina on the truck except for the signage on the doors. This is the original paint and original wear and tear. It has spent 50 years in Phoenix, AZ.

I am jealous.

Can we trade? Haha

I spent some time in the Mojave desert, I loved all the old trucks running around just like yours.

[66Submarine]

Very nice! The gray "283" with script valve covers looks so much better than an SBC covered in Taiwanese chrome crap.

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

Very nice! The gray "283" with script valve covers looks so much better than an SBC covered in Taiwanese chrome crap.

Thanks. I wanted to keep it vintage-looking where possible even if it means some compromises in performance.

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The base for the ram air assembly sits on top of the motor waiting for the snorkel assembly and hoses. One of the inflow tubes mounted in place can be seen at the bottom of the picture just left of center.

[Gumby]

you got allot of goooooooo, that tiny single master cylinder say you got no woooohhhhhhh.......

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Originally Posted by Gumby

you got allot of goooooooo, that tiny single master cylinder say you got no woooohhhhhhh.......

LOL. No, not at the moment. That is next on the list.

[65Gregg]

Originally Posted by Gumby

you got allot of goooooooo, that tiny single master cylinder say you got no woooohhhhhhh.......

I was staring at that picture thinking pretty much the same thing. Endless-you and Chip are doing a heck of a nice job.

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

I was staring at that picture thinking pretty much the same thing. Endless-you and Chip are doing a heck of a nice job.

Thanks! Chip knows his stuff. Ultimately the truck will go, stop and have A/C.

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Fired up the motor for the first time today. I will load the video later. My wife took some pics.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEQsI5koXXs

First start video.

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[Gumby]

maybe a re-think, can't see enough of the motor?

[Stickman]

Looks great man

[gofastnut]

I agree, you knocked it outta the park!

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Thanks for the compliments guys. The project came together in time for the Hot Rod 100 Reliability Run here in Phoenix and now the truck is back to cruising the roads and hauling hay...just a little more quickly now.






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