Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....

[68c10owner]

That sucks man. I`ve been following your build and the truck looks awsome. My wife wasn`t too happy that I got my 62 but she caught me reading this thread and saw the pics of your truck and she really likes it. I love the style. I was thnking of doing mine in a suede orange or turquise with a white top and white walls. I wasn`t sure if the wife would go for the look but she seems too.

[Frizzle Fry]

Never noticed the red dash before. That thing is even cooler than I thought

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

That sucks man. I`ve been following your build and the truck looks awsome. My wife wasn`t too happy that I got my 62 but she caught me reading this thread and saw the pics of your truck and she really likes it. I love the style. I was thnking of doing mine in a suede orange or turquise with a white top and white walls. I wasn`t sure if the wife would go for the look but she seems too.

Glad to be of service with the wife !! At times it's tuff to get them to cross over to the 'dark-side' of life !!

At times the wife talks crap about my truck...except when someone pulls up to us, and she tells me to 'blow his a$$ away!' It funny how many compliments you get from just rattle can primer...

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Never noticed the red dash before. That thing is even cooler than I thought

Oh ya man...were way cool down here in California...

Thanks guys !!

Later

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Oh ya man...were way cool down here in California...

Later

You think I have any doubt? I grew up in Sonoma and lived in San Jose (off Mckee) for a year after the Air Force I still consider myself a Californian.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You think I have any doubt? I grew up in Sonoma and lived in San Jose (off Mckee) for a year after the Air Force I still consider myself a Californian.

Wow, off McKee huh ?? I grew up right off of Santa Clara St/Alum Rock/101 area.

My folks bought a house years ago right next to that big church and hall on S Clara st.

Cool man...

[ChiefRocka]

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[LILRED66]

Chief:

Red is my favorite color...good choice!

[68c10owner]

Chief, what size tires are you running? I`ve been looking at the radial WWW but they are so expencive. The bias ply`s are alot cheaper. How do your ride?

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Chief, what size tires are you running? I`ve been looking at the radial WWW but they are so expencive. The bias ply`s are alot cheaper. How do your ride?

I am running the Denman G78-15's.....

I went for this style because they were reasonably priced ($100 a piece), and because I like the ol-skool lowrider look....also they have a HUGE WW.

I have found that these tires have a super resilient WW too. They clean up really well, and can take the "ol-lady curb brakeing system" shots.

They ride great...although they would ride alot better if my front suspension wasn't so screwed up.

In time, that will all be resolved.

One thing about these tires, is they tend to "find" the grooves on the freeway.

I did have the toe and caster set on my truck for now. The PO hacked up the front coils, but I am slowly collecting Caddy disc parts, mid-year spindles, and other goodies for a swap.

I have other customers in line, so my stuff is always on the back-burner.

Later....
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[gostranger]

the truck looks sick it really needs to be bagged to make the finishing touch i would love to see it laying flat on the ground! keep up the great work!!!!

[Joey~AP]

Gonna put a roll pan on it?

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by gostranger

the truck looks sick it really needs to be bagged to make the finishing touch i would love to see it laying flat on the ground! keep up the great work!!!!

I agree.....in time it will be !!!

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Gonna put a roll pan on it?

Not sure...I kinda like it the way it is

[DaddyMack]

Good Stuff! I am new to this board but enjoyed going through this entire thread at lunch

I have a 62, not sure how far and what all I want to do, but I really got some idea on how to do certain things, thanks to you!

Waiting on new steering wheel to get mine back on the road, just replaced the column with ididit and power steering which I should finish this weekend, and a complete rewire. Probably should have done the engine first, but it runs pretty good even though its ugly..... I will get some pics this weekend and post some up of my progess

DaddyMack

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

Good Stuff! I am new to this board but enjoyed going through this entire thread at lunch

I have a 62, not sure how far and what all I want to do, but I really got some idea on how to do certain things, thanks to you!

Waiting on new steering wheel to get mine back on the road, just replaced the column with ididit and power steering which I should finish this weekend, and a complete rewire. Probably should have done the engine first, but it runs pretty good even though its ugly..... I will get some pics this weekend and post some up of my progess

DaddyMack

Cool man....looks like I have been a help to quite a few. This goes to show how you can do something "low-budget" and still be ok.

Feel free to ask questions......on here or PM

Later

[db_duvida]

Hey Rocka

Man, I love your truck. It's made me change my mind about long beds. I used to be a SWB only guy, but long and low is just as nice. Those WW's are the bomb!

I got a couple of friends with a shop on E. San Fernando and 28th. That must be right around the block from you

[Chevy Fleetside]

Go for it.. If you don't like it you can always put it back in black...

[salazar44]

maybe you answered already but when you gonna throw a hood on that bad boy?

[Frizzle Fry]

I like the full white tops too.

[jonzcustomshop]

Maybe try the white grille and bumper, and paint the factory stripe red(the part that is white on original trucks ,on the fender and grille support)- make sure to leave the inner, behind grille black though...

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

Maybe try the white grille and bumper, and paint the factory stripe red(the part that is white on original trucks ,on the fender and grille support)- make sure to leave the inner, behind grille black though...

I was kinda thinkin the same thing. That would look good with the full white top and other red accents. What say you John?

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by salazar44

maybe you answered already but when you gonna throw a hood on that bad boy?

As soon I have to sign off a ticket...but first I have to get a ticket though !!

Originally Posted by sixtyfour

John, what about going for a brushed/dull aluminum look? Just thowing out ideas...

That sounds like an idea !!

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I like the full white tops too.

Yeap it definately needs that !!

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

Maybe try the white grille and bumper, and paint the factory stripe red(the part that is white on original trucks ,on the fender and grille support)- make sure to leave the inner, behind grille black though...

Not sure what you mean ??

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

This is kind of sloppy, and I didn't do all of it...
And now I think leave the bumper black.

Ok, now I get it...that looks good...can you do the whole thing for me ?!?!

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Paint the grill red!

I thought about that too....

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I was kinda thinkin the same thing. That would look good with the full white top and other red accents. What say you John?

I am liking all your ideas....I really like the red and white front-end though....

Thanks for all the 'idears'.....Now time to experiment....

Pics soon !!!

Later

[jonzcustomshop]

This is kind of sloppy, and I didn't do all of it...
And now I think leave the bumper black.

[Joey~AP]

Paint the grill red!

[1974k5blazer]

red would look cool witht he roof factory style white!

[IvelDesigns]

i like the reg background with the white grill idea. just enough color to make it really stand out.