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Premium72 · 04-30-2014, 11:25 PM

So, a few years back i was a pretty active member on here. Had an incredible passion for my truck and really loved the life and building. I made a poor decision and the truck was stolen. Kinda put me in a terrible funk, i assume anyone can understand this. So i was done with the whole racket for a few years,

but IM BACK!!! HEAVY CHEVY IN HAND!!!

Due to some personal issues, My Grandfather (My stepdads dad) is no longer able to keep up with his things, and his trucks were gana be tossed...UHHHHMMM HELL NO!!!..

This past weekend the wife and i loaded up and went to Pawpaw's...we came home with Ol'Blue

My Stepdad and i all loaded up.

1964 Chevy c30, dually flatbed. Things a HAUWSE!!!

Straight 6 (292...i think) 4 on the floor all original (its had a few paint jobs, but its made for a great patina finish form the weather).

My plans are to do ABSOLUTELY nothing with it visually. Im getting him road ready, safe and clean.. AN DRIVING IT TILL THE WHEEL FALL OFF!!.

One thing i really missed when i built my 72 was that Old "Crusty" feel. An old truck just has a soul and a story to tell to me. Some rusted out rocker panels just have a place in my heart i guess, makes me feel 8years old again.

This monster is pretty solid, we pulled it out onto the trailer, brought em home. Wires, Plugs, Cap, Button, Fuel Pump Charged the Battery... VROOM cranks rite up! Beautiful. Needs new brake lines all the way around, and probably a master cylinder while im at it. We've taken a few rides around the property, slow slow rides using the e-brake to stop. Cruises nicely.

So hopefully this weekend brings fresh brake lines and some stopping power, so my lady, my dog and i can put a few miles under this heafty boy. Ive already got TONS of questions so be prepared!!!

Im feeling a bit more myself this past week, thanks PawPaw and Ol'Blue.

Sidenote: From Decoding the VIN i notice it was made in Atlanta, putting it rite around the time PawPaw was working at the Plant that produced these trucks (he was there from 61-78 approx). So this things been in the family a while ;-)

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-30-2014, 11:49 PM

Thanks Paw Paw... Lookin good..

**PGSigns** · 05-01-2014, 06:25 AM

Good to see you back at it and another truck back to life.
Jimmy

chakah · 05-01-2014, 07:28 AM

That is very cool

Jeff La · 05-01-2014, 08:18 AM

Paw Paw's happy about now

1963c-10 · 05-01-2014, 08:22 AM

Welcome back and great looking 64. Glad its able to stay in the family and back on the road!!

Mathew21 · 05-01-2014, 08:35 AM

That's cool, I'm glad you're saving it.

**Captainfab** · 05-02-2014, 12:05 AM

I love hearing about these trucks staying in the same family since new. It just makes them a little more special

I'm glad you're back and have rekindled your passion for Chevy trucks

66Submarine · 05-02-2014, 12:27 AM

Neat truck, and howdy from just down the road in Dallas, GA! I have a couple of one tons myself--my '65 stepside one ton is my current daily driver, in fact.

BTW, if you have any more trucks you need to get rid of just let me know!

steved033 · 05-02-2014, 07:47 AM

awesome story! I'm in Lawrenceville, and my '66 longbed is an Atlanta build too!

sjd

TJ's Chevy · 05-02-2014, 10:42 AM

Glad to see ya back! And one hell of an awesome truck to!

The 292 straight 6 has 6 inch tall side covers and the fuel pump is about in the center of the block behind the motor mount. You should keep just one head light on there! LOL! Kinda looks awesome/hilarious that way.

Premium72 · 05-02-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Glad to see ya back! And one hell of an awesome truck to!

The 292 straight 6 has 6 inch tall side covers and the fuel pump is about in the center of the block behind the motor mount. You should keep just one head light on there! LOL! Kinda looks awesome/hilarious that way.

hmm, my fuel pump is in front of the mount.So that would make the engine a 230...rite??? seems those were the options for this truck.
Still havent decoded the numbers from the Engine, too much work this week. MEEHH thanks again fellas.

have gotten a few laps around the property tho.

TJ's Chevy · 05-02-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Premium72

hmm, my fuel pump is in front of the mount.So that would make the engine a 230...rite??? seems those were the options for this truck.
Still havent decoded the numbers from the Engine, too much work this week. MEEHH thanks again fellas.

have gotten a few laps around the property tho.

There were two versions of the 230 offered in 64. Something like a 120 HP version and a 125 HP version. Yours is a 230. Easy way to tell would be the flat top pistons. The 250 wasn't available until 66 I believe.

66Submarine · 05-02-2014, 05:52 PM

May very well be a swapped in 250, too. Post a picture and/or the numbers and I'll probably be able to tell you what it is. Not that it really matters, I guess.

**Palf70Step** · 05-02-2014, 08:50 PM

Glad to see you back and neat looking 64.

enonz65c30 · 05-04-2014, 07:05 AM

that is a sweet looking C30. I have a soft spot for duals and that's why I am building a C30 as well. if you want to upgrade the front to disks its pretty easy to do with a frontend out of a 73-86 c30 front end(that's what I did) same with the rear. I look forward to watching the progress on this one

Monte's62 · 05-04-2014, 08:52 AM

Great looking truck from another guy just down the road in Dallas. I like your plans, I wouldn't change a thing.

duallyjams · 05-04-2014, 09:06 AM

Good things always come to those that what.

**ChiefRocka** · 05-04-2014, 09:52 AM

Great story and pictures !!!

Looking forward to more

flashed · 05-04-2014, 10:01 AM

Im in for your build ,I like it.

Budget63 · 05-05-2014, 03:56 AM

Cool story and a good looking truck!

Premium72 · 05-25-2014, 02:12 PM

Still no brakes, had no time to tear the big boy down.

but i have been cruising the property and tinkering a bit.

http://instagram.com/p/oZtMwHCLxQ/

**DPowers** · 05-25-2014, 06:34 PM

congrats and welcome back

jbgroby · 05-26-2014, 08:33 AM

That last picture with the barn, looks almost vintage because of the focus, - COOL. I can't wait to get mine of the road to do photo's shoots.

04-30-2014, 11:25 PM	#1
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue So, a few years back i was a pretty active member on here. Had an incredible passion for my truck and really loved the life and building. I made a poor decision and the truck was stolen. Kinda put me in a terrible funk, i assume anyone can understand this. So i was done with the whole racket for a few years, but IM BACK!!! HEAVY CHEVY IN HAND!!! Due to some personal issues, My Grandfather (My stepdads dad) is no longer able to keep up with his things, and his trucks were gana be tossed...UHHHHMMM HELL NO!!!.. This past weekend the wife and i loaded up and went to Pawpaw's...we came home with Ol'Blue My Stepdad and i all loaded up. 1964 Chevy c30, dually flatbed. Things a HAUWSE!!! Straight 6 (292...i think) 4 on the floor all original (its had a few paint jobs, but its made for a great patina finish form the weather). My plans are to do ABSOLUTELY nothing with it visually. Im getting him road ready, safe and clean.. AN DRIVING IT TILL THE WHEEL FALL OFF!!. One thing i really missed when i built my 72 was that Old "Crusty" feel. An old truck just has a soul and a story to tell to me. Some rusted out rocker panels just have a place in my heart i guess, makes me feel 8years old again. This monster is pretty solid, we pulled it out onto the trailer, brought em home. Wires, Plugs, Cap, Button, Fuel Pump Charged the Battery... VROOM cranks rite up! Beautiful. Needs new brake lines all the way around, and probably a master cylinder while im at it. We've taken a few rides around the property, slow slow rides using the e-brake to stop. Cruises nicely. So hopefully this weekend brings fresh brake lines and some stopping power, so my lady, my dog and i can put a few miles under this heafty boy. Ive already got TONS of questions so be prepared!!! Im feeling a bit more myself this past week, thanks PawPaw and Ol'Blue. Sidenote: From Decoding the VIN i notice it was made in Atlanta, putting it rite around the time PawPaw was working at the Plant that produced these trucks (he was there from 61-78 approx). So this things been in the family a while ;-) __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram Last edited by Premium72; 04-30-2014 at 11:51 PM.

04-30-2014, 11:49 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Thanks Paw Paw... Lookin good.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-01-2014, 06:25 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Good to see you back at it and another truck back to life. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-01-2014, 07:28 AM	#4
chakah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: El Paso, Tx. Posts: 283	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue That is very cool __________________ "El Jerry" '03 3500 Duramax dually '96 1500 ext. cab Chevy '66 swb C-10 '63 Panel '60 VW vert '56 VW vert

05-01-2014, 08:18 AM	#5
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Paw Paw's happy about now

05-01-2014, 08:22 AM	#6
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Welcome back and great looking 64. Glad its able to stay in the family and back on the road!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-01-2014, 08:35 AM	#7
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue That's cool, I'm glad you're saving it.

05-02-2014, 12:05 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue I love hearing about these trucks staying in the same family since new. It just makes them a little more special I'm glad you're back and have rekindled your passion for Chevy trucks __________________ 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

05-02-2014, 12:27 AM	#9
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Neat truck, and howdy from just down the road in Dallas, GA! I have a couple of one tons myself--my '65 stepside one ton is my current daily driver, in fact. BTW, if you have any more trucks you need to get rid of just let me know! __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

05-02-2014, 07:47 AM	#10
steved033 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 22	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue awesome story! I'm in Lawrenceville, and my '66 longbed is an Atlanta build too! sjd

05-02-2014, 10:42 AM	#11
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Glad to see ya back! And one hell of an awesome truck to! The 292 straight 6 has 6 inch tall side covers and the fuel pump is about in the center of the block behind the motor mount. You should keep just one head light on there! LOL! Kinda looks awesome/hilarious that way. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-02-2014, 05:52 PM	#14
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue May very well be a swapped in 250, too. Post a picture and/or the numbers and I'll probably be able to tell you what it is. Not that it really matters, I guess. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

05-02-2014, 08:50 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,061	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Glad to see you back and neat looking 64. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-04-2014, 07:05 AM	#16
enonz65c30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Powhatan va Posts: 65	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue that is a sweet looking C30. I have a soft spot for duals and that's why I am building a C30 as well. if you want to upgrade the front to disks its pretty easy to do with a frontend out of a 73-86 c30 front end(that's what I did) same with the rear. I look forward to watching the progress on this one

05-04-2014, 08:52 AM	#17
Monte's62 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Ga Posts: 308	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Great looking truck from another guy just down the road in Dallas. I like your plans, I wouldn't change a thing.



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duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Good things always come to those that what. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

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flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Im in for your build ,I like it.

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Budget63 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bremerton WA Posts: 125	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Cool story and a good looking truck!

05-25-2014, 02:12 PM	#22
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue Still no brakes, had no time to tear the big boy down. but i have been cruising the property and tinkering a bit. http://instagram.com/p/oZtMwHCLxQ/ __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

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05-26-2014, 08:33 AM	#24
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Id like to Re-introduce myself. With Ol'Blue That last picture with the barn, looks almost vintage because of the focus, - COOL. I can't wait to get mine of the road to do photo's shoots. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

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