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**ChiefRocka** · 11-11-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sidthirteen

Lookin' good!!

Thanks...

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Sweet! I have an extra low hump cover if you need it, I think it's in perfect shape. PM me if you want it

Now you tell me !

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Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

Man you can fab some cool stuff up! truck looks awsome! too be honest, i think it looks badass with the hood on lol. It would also look badass with no hood and a BLOWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hear you...I've been trying to score a B&M mini blower off of my buddy for years....he has it on an abandoned Camaro project...

joe231 · 11-11-2008, 11:52 AM

yeah, that rocks!
i try not to grind or bang on anything after 10PM
i worry about pissing off the neighborhood

jason65 · 11-12-2008, 01:43 PM

Do you know what speedo gear your gona run?

Tim64 · 11-12-2008, 03:04 PM

John, you have got such a damn nice place to work on your truck. That's a real luxury to be able to walk under your truck and work on it like that. Thanks for all the great pics.

joe231 · 11-12-2008, 07:18 PM

Hey John,
couple questions. you referred to side pressure ports and not having to tap the cover, can you explain?

also, you gonna buy or fab a transmission cross member.
I'm picking up a 700r4 for the '66 in the next couple weeks.
also can someone tell me what flex plate I need. it is a '91 700r4 going behind our 283 replacing the granny 4 speed
Thanks

1restorick · 11-12-2008, 08:04 PM

John, I'm considering upgrading my clutch linkage. Did you use a kit for this? I found this on-line from Speed Direct.

http://cmc.speeddirect.com/AMAZING/i...%2D125&eq=&Tp=

I have a three speed overdrive and am considering a Autogear Muncie overdrive four speed as an possible upgrade. It will give me a fully syncronized transmission and allow for some speed shifting. Your 700R4 conversion is certainly of great interest. Have a great day.

Rick

**ChiefRocka** · 11-13-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Do you know what speedo gear your gona run?

The one that's on the end of the cable.....JK...not sure yet. I purchased a replacement cable a while back as my truck didn't have one my I got it. When I get the truck driveable, I will find out how off the speedo is then go from there...

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Originally Posted by Tim64

John, you have got such a damn nice place to work on your truck. That's a real luxury to be able to walk under your truck and work on it like that. Thanks for all the great pics.

Thanks...I've waited for something like this for over 20 yrs...I started wrench'n at age 14....and have dropped my trannys, axles, and install my custom suspensions laying on my back....

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Originally Posted by joe231

Hey John,
couple questions. you referred to side pressure ports and not having to tap the cover, can you explain?

also, you gonna buy or fab a transmission cross member.
I'm picking up a 700r4 for the '66 in the next couple weeks.
also can someone tell me what flex plate I need. it is a '91 700r4 going behind our 283 replacing the granny 4 speed
Thanks

Well depending on which lock-up kit I go with.....some 700R4's have no side ports, so the cover has to be tapped...I was tolded...My tranny has two ports on the side of the tranny. My buddy has a B&M kit for me, but I really like the kit from BowtieOverdrives. I might just pick-up a late-model brake switch, and use it with the B&M, not sure yet.

I plan on building my own crossmember...which will bolt to the stock location...and incorporate the e-brake. Bowtie Overdrives has a really nice one, with e-brake for $175....I could make one with materials I already have. As far as flexplate, any one should work. I'm using one from a 350/350TH. You will need flexplate bolt, which are shorter.

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Originally Posted by 1restorick

John, I'm considering upgrading my clutch linkage. Did you use a kit for this? I found this on-line from Speed Direct.

http://cmc.speeddirect.com/AMAZING/i...%2D125&eq=&Tp=

I have a three speed overdrive and am considering a Autogear Muncie overdrive four speed as an possible upgrade. It will give me a fully syncronized transmission and allow for some speed shifting. Your 700R4 conversion is certainly of great interest. Have a great day.

Rick

If you look back at my build, you will notice the stock linkage was worn out. I just reused the stock rod, tapped the ends, and used heim-joints. The lower rod, with the adjustment, was purchased new thru Classic.

Alan's Classic · 11-22-2008, 06:52 PM

Hey Chief
I found these retainers on ebay thought you might be interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

YOLO · 11-22-2008, 07:42 PM

looks nice. very well done.

mnky30 · 11-22-2008, 11:08 PM

keep up the good work looks great.

**slepysal** · 11-23-2008, 12:10 AM

man John dont you ever take a break ? OUTSTANDING work

**ChiefRocka** · 11-24-2008, 10:57 AM

I have been....haven't touched it in a week or so....debateing on the crossmember right now. Should I spend the time to fab one up, or purchase the reasonably priced nice one from Bowtie OD's with e-brake ready to go ??

Sometimes...you just got to bite the bullet and do it....

scotts62 · 11-24-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Sometimes...you just got to bite the bullet and do it....

I hate it when that happens..

Jonboy · 11-24-2008, 04:32 PM

The Painless wing kit works really well, and is prices pretty cheap. You may want to get a Caprice tailhousing instead of the Camaro one, though. It will make fabbing the crossmamber a little easier as it doesn't have the torque arm mount bracket holes in it.

65Gregg · 11-24-2008, 08:35 PM

I have enjoyed following your build, sweet truck. can you post a close up of your rearview mirrors and details.Thanks in advance

**ChiefRocka** · 11-25-2008, 09:49 AM

Sure will...although, I just won some OG mirrors from E-bay....Should be here soon....

The mirrors I currently have were purchased at Kragens.....They were actually a good size for actual use.

The old-school ones you see hanging from the door tops, weren't my style, and are pretty much useless IMO.

joe231 · 11-25-2008, 10:13 AM

Glad to see your keeping Ebay in business

**ChiefRocka** · 11-25-2008, 10:24 AM

Curse that frickin site man.....That place is addicting...Is that why they call it EVIL-BAY ??

gulfcoast66 · 11-25-2008, 10:47 AM

Wrong one...

gulfcoast66 · 11-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Thats the one,

**ChiefRocka** · 11-27-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gulfcoast66

Wrong one...

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Originally Posted by gulfcoast66

Thats the one,

Ummmm.......Huh ?

joe231 · 11-27-2008, 11:17 AM

**ChiefRocka** · 12-18-2008, 12:12 PM

T T T for no progress !!

joe231 · 12-18-2008, 02:14 PM

**ChiefRocka** · 12-20-2008, 11:10 AM

I drove down to Gilroy, and found a couple of C-10 in a wrecking yard.

One was a 66 CustomCab, but the steering wheel was pretty wasted...it did have an auto column, but that thing was pretty loose too...would need a full rebuild.

He did have a nice column in a 67...it looked to be good.

Then he showed me a nice column shift TILT out of a 72...it was nice and tight (we like it that way) and all the levers were intact. Really nice, but he wants $225 for it....Kinda pricey

Anyway, decisions decisions.

I thought about the rat-fink, rat-rod shifter off the floor...but still wanted to keep the floor open.

Still gonna keep my eye open a little longer....

11-11-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... yeah, that rocks! i try not to grind or bang on anything after 10PM i worry about pissing off the neighborhood __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-12-2008, 01:43 PM	#3
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Do you know what speedo gear your gona run?

11-12-2008, 03:04 PM	#4
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... John, you have got such a damn nice place to work on your truck. That's a real luxury to be able to walk under your truck and work on it like that. Thanks for all the great pics.

11-12-2008, 07:18 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey John, couple questions. you referred to side pressure ports and not having to tap the cover, can you explain? also, you gonna buy or fab a transmission cross member. I'm picking up a 700r4 for the '66 in the next couple weeks. also can someone tell me what flex plate I need. it is a '91 700r4 going behind our 283 replacing the granny 4 speed Thanks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-12-2008 at 08:35 PM.

11-12-2008, 08:04 PM	#6
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 163	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... John, I'm considering upgrading my clutch linkage. Did you use a kit for this? I found this on-line from Speed Direct. http://cmc.speeddirect.com/AMAZING/i...%2D125&eq=&Tp= I have a three speed overdrive and am considering a Autogear Muncie overdrive four speed as an possible upgrade. It will give me a fully syncronized transmission and allow for some speed shifting. Your 700R4 conversion is certainly of great interest. Have a great day. Rick __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

11-22-2008, 06:52 PM	#8
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey Chief I found these retainers on ebay thought you might be interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318 __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#9
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... looks nice. very well done.

11-22-2008, 11:08 PM	#10
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... keep up the good work looks great. __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

11-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... man John dont you ever take a break ? OUTSTANDING work __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-24-2008, 10:57 AM	#12
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I have been....haven't touched it in a week or so....debateing on the crossmember right now. Should I spend the time to fab one up, or purchase the reasonably priced nice one from Bowtie OD's with e-brake ready to go ?? Sometimes...you just got to bite the bullet and do it.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-24-2008, 04:32 PM	#14
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... The Painless wing kit works really well, and is prices pretty cheap. You may want to get a Caprice tailhousing instead of the Camaro one, though. It will make fabbing the crossmamber a little easier as it doesn't have the torque arm mount bracket holes in it.

11-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#15
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I have enjoyed following your build, sweet truck. can you post a close up of your rearview mirrors and details.Thanks in advance

11-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#16
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Sure will...although, I just won some OG mirrors from E-bay....Should be here soon.... The mirrors I currently have were purchased at Kragens.....They were actually a good size for actual use. The old-school ones you see hanging from the door tops, weren't my style, and are pretty much useless IMO. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-25-2008, 10:13 AM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Glad to see your keeping Ebay in business __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#18
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Curse that frickin site man.....That place is addicting...Is that why they call it EVIL-BAY ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 11-25-2008 at 10:26 AM.



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11-25-2008, 10:47 AM	#19
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11-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#20
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11-27-2008, 11:17 AM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-18-2008, 12:12 PM	#23
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... T T T for no progress !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-18-2008, 02:14 PM	#24
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12-20-2008, 11:10 AM	#25
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I drove down to Gilroy, and found a couple of C-10 in a wrecking yard. One was a 66 CustomCab, but the steering wheel was pretty wasted...it did have an auto column, but that thing was pretty loose too...would need a full rebuild. He did have a nice column in a 67...it looked to be good. Then he showed me a nice column shift TILT out of a 72...it was nice and tight (we like it that way) and all the levers were intact. Really nice, but he wants $225 for it....Kinda pricey Anyway, decisions decisions. I thought about the rat-fink, rat-rod shifter off the floor...but still wanted to keep the floor open. Still gonna keep my eye open a little longer.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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