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protrash64 · 03-11-2010, 01:41 AM

I had to stare for awhile

......looks really good and glad to see an update.

likaroc13 · 03-11-2010, 02:52 AM

glad to see it's coming together still, & it's looking great...i'm a very patient person in general, but i don't think i could be as patient as some of you guys doing restos...i guess in some instances you don't have a choice though, especially when there are more important things in life that come first...keep rolling though, & hopefully you'll drive it sooner than expected

daverod · 03-11-2010, 10:04 AM

Cold out.

Looking good.

jchav62 · 03-11-2010, 10:29 AM

I was wondering what happened to this one. Looks great! Awesome stance....

Strodder · 03-11-2010, 11:32 AM

Great motivation. Looks great.

Dinos63 · 03-11-2010, 04:31 PM

Killler!!!!

LOW DOUGH · 03-12-2010, 04:20 PM

Awesome!!!!!!

jason65 · 03-12-2010, 04:35 PM

Looks good!

shrunken66stroker · 03-13-2010, 01:26 AM

Thanks guys. My Dad calls it the Nascar Craftsman truck, because of the wheels I guess. I'm trying to decide on paint. I love the flats on these trucks but haven't decided yet. It might end up being black, gray or silver. I want it to look sinister.

The front of the bed is a little high in this pic but it will be fixed this weekend.

What do you guys think about cutting or shaving off the pinched seam under the rocker? I don't like looking at it down there but it seams like if the truck is dark it disappears.

**Captainfab** · 03-13-2010, 02:57 AM

That could be done. You would just need to weld your inner rocker to the outer once removed. Maybe do it similar to shaving the drip rail. Remove short sections at a time, while welding the two together. Seeing that lip there sometimes bugs me too.

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

What do you guys think about cutting or shaving off the pinched seam under the rocker? I don't like looking at it down there but it seams like if the truck is dark it disappears.

shrunken66stroker · 03-13-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That could be done. You would just need to weld your inner rocker to the outer once removed. Maybe do it similar to shaving the drip rail. Remove short sections at a time, while welding the two together. Seeing that lip there sometimes bugs me too.

I was thinking about doing something similar to Strodder with the drip rail but I haven't mad up my mind yet. I might fold it over and blend it with the roof because it always looks strange to me when it's shaved with no overhang.

protrash64 · 03-13-2010, 01:22 PM

The pinch weld doesn't bother me except that on both my trucks the PO's have managed to drop them on jacks or something. 3 of 4 are mangled in one place or another. I tried bending them but NO luck; very tough metal layered together in that area.

Strodder · 03-17-2010, 08:45 PM

Just do it. I'm shaving everything I can. Even in the door jams I'm shaving all the seams. I agree about the plain looking shaved drip rails. I think mine will look awesome when done.

shrunken66stroker · 03-17-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Just do it. I'm shaving everything I can. Even in the door jams I'm shaving all the seams. I agree about the plain looking shaved drip rails. I think mine will look awesome when done.

I might have to copy your drip rails. Not sure yet. I would love to see some more shots of yours, especially where they round the corner in the back of the cab.

Nedwinters · 08-16-2010, 01:57 PM

You got a great stance on your truck. How much did you lower it?

61TWUK · 03-16-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Thanks guys. My Dad calls it the Nascar Craftsman truck, because of the wheels I guess. I'm trying to decide on paint. I love the flats on these trucks but haven't decided yet. It might end up being black, gray or silver. I want it to look sinister.

The front of the bed is a little high in this pic but it will be fixed this weekend.

What do you guys think about cutting or shaving off the pinched seam under the rocker? I don't like looking at it down there but it seams like if the truck is dark it disappears.

I love the stainless steel look of your truck I'd try to keep it silver... and about the seam under the rockers I'd say shave'm...

kizer · 03-17-2010, 06:16 PM

Clear coat that puppy and call it done.

I've always liked that look of bare metal.

However that silver color looks really nice on that thing.

daverod · 03-17-2010, 06:20 PM

Are you going to skim coat that truck or is it ready to paint the way it is? Wish mine was that straight.

shrunken66stroker · 03-17-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Are you going to skim coat that truck or is it ready to paint the way it is? Wish mine was that straight.

I've got the low spots filled so when I'm ready I'll hit it with slick sandd(high build primer) block it straight and then paint. I've got to get the rest of the cab sripped first.

shrunken66stroker · 03-17-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kizer

Clear coat that puppy and call it done.

I've always liked that look of bare metal.

However that silver color looks really nice on that thing.

That would be nice but there's a few patch panels and some dents I couldn't fully straighten with a hammer and dolly. My skills are limited so filler will help hide my inexperience with body work. I love how it looks and I'm thinking of painting it flat silver.

shrunken66stroker · 03-18-2010, 11:38 PM

I've been trying to finish up the bed the last few days. I'm not done yet but it shouldn't be long now. I cut a quarter inch out of my 3" square tube bed mounts so the bed would line up with the cab and it came out perfect. I reenforced the rear mounts that sit on the back of the frame with a plate on top of the mount and ran a 7/16 bolt all the way through. I still have to finish welding in the rear angle that the bed wood will sit on next to the tailgate. Next I'll be welding up the holes left from the center stake pocket and fitting the fender wells.

shrunken66stroker · 03-20-2010, 05:15 PM

Dropped the pan hard bar in and started welding up the center stake pocket plugs in.

LOW DOUGH · 03-21-2010, 02:38 PM

looking good. I bet it feels good to get some work done on it.

jchav62 · 03-22-2010, 09:55 AM

I was thinking about those stake holes this weekend watching 'Trucks'. They left the center stake holes, looked funky to me. Thought about your build....

Looking awesome as always Greg! Can't wait to see more...

shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

I was thinking about those stake holes this weekend watching 'Trucks'. They left the center stake holes, looked funky to me. Thought about your build....

Looking awesome as always Greg! Can't wait to see more...

Thanks, Joe. I caught that too. Makes me glad I decided to fill mine. After raising the bed floor up the fender wells would have hit the bottom of the stake pockets so I pretty much had to take them out. I'm hoping to get some more done this week and I'll post as I go.

03-11-2010, 01:41 AM	#1
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I had to stare for awhile......looks really good and glad to see an update. __________________ 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

03-11-2010, 02:52 AM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. glad to see it's coming together still, & it's looking great...i'm a very patient person in general, but i don't think i could be as patient as some of you guys doing restos...i guess in some instances you don't have a choice though, especially when there are more important things in life that come first...keep rolling though, & hopefully you'll drive it sooner than expected

03-11-2010, 10:04 AM	#3
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Cold out. Looking good. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

03-11-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I was wondering what happened to this one. Looks great! Awesome stance.... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-11-2010, 11:32 AM	#5
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Great motivation. Looks great. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-11-2010, 04:31 PM	#6
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Killler!!!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

03-12-2010, 04:20 PM	#7
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Awesome!!!!!!

03-12-2010, 04:35 PM	#8
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Looks good!

03-13-2010, 01:26 AM	#9
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Thanks guys. My Dad calls it the Nascar Craftsman truck, because of the wheels I guess. I'm trying to decide on paint. I love the flats on these trucks but haven't decided yet. It might end up being black, gray or silver. I want it to look sinister. The front of the bed is a little high in this pic but it will be fixed this weekend. What do you guys think about cutting or shaving off the pinched seam under the rocker? I don't like looking at it down there but it seams like if the truck is dark it disappears. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 03-13-2010 at 01:28 AM.

03-13-2010, 01:22 PM	#12
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. The pinch weld doesn't bother me except that on both my trucks the PO's have managed to drop them on jacks or something. 3 of 4 are mangled in one place or another. I tried bending them but NO luck; very tough metal layered together in that area. __________________ 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

03-17-2010, 08:45 PM	#13
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Just do it. I'm shaving everything I can. Even in the door jams I'm shaving all the seams. I agree about the plain looking shaved drip rails. I think mine will look awesome when done. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-16-2010, 01:57 PM	#15
Nedwinters Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 11	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. You got a great stance on your truck. How much did you lower it?

03-17-2010, 06:16 PM	#17
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Clear coat that puppy and call it done. I've always liked that look of bare metal. However that silver color looks really nice on that thing. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-17-2010, 06:20 PM	#18
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Are you going to skim coat that truck or is it ready to paint the way it is? Wish mine was that straight. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

03-18-2010, 11:38 PM	#21
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I've been trying to finish up the bed the last few days. I'm not done yet but it shouldn't be long now. I cut a quarter inch out of my 3" square tube bed mounts so the bed would line up with the cab and it came out perfect. I reenforced the rear mounts that sit on the back of the frame with a plate on top of the mount and ran a 7/16 bolt all the way through. I still have to finish welding in the rear angle that the bed wood will sit on next to the tailgate. Next I'll be welding up the holes left from the center stake pocket and fitting the fender wells. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654



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03-20-2010, 05:15 PM	#22
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Dropped the pan hard bar in and started welding up the center stake pocket plugs in. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-21-2010, 02:38 PM	#23
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. looking good. I bet it feels good to get some work done on it.

03-22-2010, 09:55 AM	#24
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I was thinking about those stake holes this weekend watching 'Trucks'. They left the center stake holes, looked funky to me. Thought about your build.... Looking awesome as always Greg! Can't wait to see more... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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