![]() |
![]() |
#401 |
State of Confusion!
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,859
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
![]() ![]()
__________________
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#402 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Thanks guyz!
![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#403 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Well nothing amazing to update but I did score this air cleaner for cheap and it looks good on the ol v6.
![]() Also if all goes right ol Crustine is gonna be getting a new engine and trans here somewhat soon. The v6 is great but getting hard to find parts for and doesn't move the truck to fast on the highway. And it seems people want a gold nugget for the bigger v6's so I'm gonna settle for a big block 454. Have a line on a smooth running one for super cheap and also have a line on a 2wd NV4500 5 speed to put behind it. I've been wanting to drive Crustine to work and to the coast and with 180 hp and 4.11 gears getting 10 mpg's that isn't super economically friendly with todays fuel prices and speeds. lol So! If I'm gonna get lower mpg's I wanna have 400 horse power. Yes I know, I'm demanding. haha Till next time folks! Hopefully I'll have an engine and trans here soon. ![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#404 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: May 2007
Location: Deale Md
Posts: 4,663
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Hate to see the V6 go but it happens.
You could just adapt the nv4500 behind the V6 and swap out the rear to 3:54, that would definitely help with fuel millage and highway speed but unfortunately it would not have the get up and go of the 454. The last 454 I had in a truck only got 10mpg, it did not matter if it was going up a mountain or going down, towing or just coasting.
__________________
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#405 | |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Quote:
Fuel mileage isn't to much of a big deal for me if I can make 400 hp and get the same economy haha We'll see, I'm looking back now wishing I would have searched harder for a bigger v6.
__________________
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 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#406 | |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: May 2007
Location: Deale Md
Posts: 4,663
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Quote:
I agree on the current asking prices on the V6 is crazy.
__________________
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! |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#407 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Well I got the 454 and I'm just waiting on delivery now. It'll be awhile before the swap happens but I'm excited none the less. Thinking now of just sticking with the 4 speed and doing a gear swap and also pondering on a 4x4 conversion as well.
As of now Crustine has been sitting at the shop I work at and I've been doing repairs I've needed to do for quite awhile. Finally replaced the steering box and fixed a rather loose drag link arm. Crazy how tight the steering is now compared to before. Had to replace the axle pinion seal and will be doing axle shaft seals as well as one started leaking. Also grabbed new u-joints so I'll be getting those on soon as well. Tacked on some new exhaust tips this evening so I'll get some photos tomorrow. ![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#408 |
State of Confusion!
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,859
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Kewl. A garage I use to use, had a 90 1-Ton with 454 and 5 speed. I sure gave it a lot of thought to get the engine/tranny out of it for use in something. The 5 speed from them combos may work for you in Crustine also.
__________________
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#409 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
I've been thinking of the NV4500's that came in those years. But man things are getting expensive in my parts for that stuff haha
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#410 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Well nothing super amazing to post about Crustine but she's been sitting at the shop I work at for probably close to a month now as I've been tinkering on fixing her leaks and small stuff almost every night.
I finally wired in my led reverse lights and also my new to me 454 showed up. It's gonna be awhile before the swap happens but I'm stoked with the find regardless. I'm gonna try to hold back that horse power urge and run the ol V6 till it can't no more which will probably bit me in the butt and I'll be swapping in the v8 when I retire in 40 years. ![]() ![]() ![]() Replaced the u-joints a couple days ago and now all that's pretty much left for now is axle seals as my new brakes on one side got a little oil soaked. Until next time!
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#411 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
Posts: 780
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
You've already accomplished a lot, stuffing the monster under the hood is also a lot of work.
__________________
------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#412 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Thanks! Yeah, it'll be well worth it for sure though. haha
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#413 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Finally drove Crustine down the highway for the 1st time in weeks without slinging oil from every crevice in the rear axle haha
Had to wait for new axle nut lock washers from torq king as the old one's tab broke and just spun so I couldn't tighten the outter nut. Pretty excited to put her in the Outlaw car show in a couple days. I'll be sure to get some pictures. I'll work on some photos tomorrow as I left without getting any tonight. ![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#414 |
State of Confusion!
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,859
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
![]()
__________________
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#415 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Hickory Flat, GA
Posts: 4,465
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Always nice to get a problem fixed and get back to driving!
__________________
Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#416 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: yamhill OR
Posts: 852
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Glad to see you back on the forum and the new updates on crustine as well TJ!
__________________
1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#417 | ||
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
![]() ![]() ![]() Quote:
Quote:
Well I did enter Crustine in the show but the weather decided to turn into a down pour of rain so I only stayed for a short time and was to distracted to get pictures. There's another show coming up shortly that I hope to make so I'll try my luck then. Seems after so many years Oregon is finally having some normal weather.....the good of that is that the rain this late in the year keeps the fires down.....the Bad is it makes my grass grow and it's to wet out to paint haha!
__________________
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 |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#418 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Finally brought Crustine home from the shop today after I think a couple months and a fair amount of work done. Enjoyed driving her around quite a bit this evening and found out just how bright my reverse lights are. haha This is the first time she's been on a trailer in at least over 10 years. Course I had to show off the ol Dodge to. Love me some 12 valve cummins!
![]() Not sure what I plan on next besides taking a break and driving her to some shows. I think I'm gonna start keeping an eye out for some panels and a hood to make this truck look a bit better. I can probably get the dented bedside fixed halfway decent. We'll see what I come up with necxt lol Until next time folks! ![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#419 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Well nothing new to report as of late. I ended up selling the 454 as I was given an offer I couldn't refuse. Especially since I bought it and unloaded it and that was it. haha
I've been just driving Crustine and enjoying it. Got the fabulous 50's show coming up in a couple weeks that I may take the truck to so we'll see. Life has been crazy as always. July sure snuck up on me!
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#420 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
How's it going folks? Been awhile since I've been on here again. Life's crazy and I've been busy at work and somehow managed to squeeze in a clutch and tranny replace on ol Crustine. Got to the point I couldn't even shift into gear even with it adjusted all the way. SO, ordered a clutch from Napa, pulled the old 4 speed off my 66's 292 and away I went. Did the swap at the shop I work at so it was pretty quick work. Crustine is back on the road shifting smoother and better than ever. The original Sm420 was pretty well shot so having one that actually has synchros is a huge plus. haha
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#421 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Hickory Flat, GA
Posts: 4,465
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Nice! I bet the new trans makes it nicer to cruise around in
__________________
Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#422 |
State of Confusion!
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,859
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
![]()
__________________
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#423 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 529
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
You found a clutch at NAPA? I thought they are unobtainable. Care to share a part number?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#424 | |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Quote:
Yes sir it sure does! Now to ditch the 4.11 gears for some 3.55's. I'm toying with the idea of 4x4 converting this truck as I have a 77 ford f250 with a high pinion dana 44 front and a dana 60 rear with all the springs and steering. Everything should match up pretty well. Decisions decisions lol
__________________
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 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#425 |
Post Whore
![]() Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
Spent some of last saturday doing some small stuff to the truck I've been wanting to knock out for awhile. Organized my tool box and installed some trays and a box for holding spare liquids. Also installed my air compressor for some air horns I bought years ago and finally decided to install on the truck.....they aren't To loud.
![]() Now to plumb the air lines and wiring and make some noise. Hopefully the truck doesn't fall apart from the sound waves. ![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|