New 64 Stepper Project - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

forestb · 03-19-2021, 11:50 PM

What product did you use?

**The Rocknrod** · 03-20-2021, 09:06 AM

Epiphanes.

forestb · 03-20-2021, 07:15 PM

Have you had experience with that product before?

**The Rocknrod** · 03-20-2021, 07:39 PM

in marine use yes. Takes some work and time to make it right. Not for the get it done fast crowd.

forestb · 03-20-2021, 08:21 PM

How does it hold up to the sun and rain? I did a 2 part marine varnish from por-15 and it didn’t work vary well at all. I am hesitant about trying it again with another product.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-20-2021, 08:53 PM

So if your hesitant, what would you use?
This is a real marine product, it's what they specialize in. Being in the sun and sea. I'm doubting my weekend at a car show will cause it harm.
Years ago i used varithane or deftane and i cant remember which, was peirside with that truck for a couple years (daily driver) and was stationed in las vegas a couple years. I never saw a wrinkle in that finish. Used white oak then too.

forestb · 03-20-2021, 09:40 PM

I’m sorry. I meant I’m hesitant to use it myself. My truck is always exposed to the elements. It is probably a really good product. I am hesitant to use anything.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-26-2021, 11:27 AM

Bed and wood getting close.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-26-2021, 11:30 AM

Tank view.

forestb · 03-26-2021, 11:32 AM

Is that a stock rear bumper? Can we get a pic if not?

**The Rocknrod** · 03-26-2021, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forestb

Is that a stock rear bumper? Can we get a pic if not?

I posted here earlier in the thread, not stock. Next generation - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...&postcount=142

forestb · 03-26-2021, 11:39 AM

Vary nice. it tucks in nicely.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-01-2021, 08:48 PM

Got it started today on April fools day.
Forgot to tighten a heater hose clamp on the heater core. Fixed that.
Timed per Blueprint engines to 15 degrees BTDC (they say 12-16 degrees) vacuum plugged.
Topped off trans, power steering and radiator.
Started right back up, good sign.

**Joe Pass** · 04-01-2021, 09:22 PM

As mentioned that bumper really sets it off....did you fab the brackets or stock ones worked?
Congrats on the first fire up

forestb · 04-01-2021, 09:27 PM

Am I correct in assuming it’s a stepside bumper?

**The Rocknrod** · 04-01-2021, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

As mentioned that bumper really sets it off....did you fab the brackets or stock ones worked?
Congrats on the first fire up

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by forestb

Am I correct in assuming it’s a stepside bumper?

1972 stepside bumper, used the 72 brackets also.

**Joe Pass** · 04-01-2021, 09:40 PM

Nice touch....

**The Rocknrod** · 04-01-2021, 10:16 PM

Thanks Joe.

justa dumb hick · 04-02-2021, 12:33 AM

Wow- first start up, that’s great! Always an inspiration for continued momentum. Those Blueprint engines tend to be pretty good right outta the box. Congratulations on your milestone! I looked back to the first posting on this thread and it was April 6, 2015. A long road you have wandered since then.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-02-2021, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justa dumb hick

Wow- first start up, that’s great! Always an inspiration for continued momentum. Those Blueprint engines tend to be pretty good right outta the box. Congratulations on your milestone! I looked back to the first posting on this thread and it was April 6, 2015. A long road you have wandered since then.

Thanks man. I can't believe it's been that long.

**pdxhall** · 04-02-2021, 01:12 PM

The truck is looking awesome and congrats on start up. Fun times coming soon.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-12-2021, 06:17 PM

Finally took for a short driveway drive just an initial check out after too many things to list getting it ready to drive.

roll_the_dice · 04-12-2021, 06:20 PM

Congratulations! Felt good didn't it?!

**The Rocknrod** · 04-12-2021, 06:40 PM

Sure did. Wife said it sounds great (no mufflers yet).

SCOTI · 04-12-2021, 06:41 PM

Victory!

Even the small ones count

03-19-2021, 11:50 PM	#401
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project What product did you use?

03-20-2021, 09:06 AM	#402
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Epiphanes. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-20-2021, 07:15 PM	#403
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Have you had experience with that product before?

03-20-2021, 07:39 PM	#404
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project in marine use yes. Takes some work and time to make it right. Not for the get it done fast crowd. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-20-2021, 08:21 PM	#405
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project How does it hold up to the sun and rain? I did a 2 part marine varnish from por-15 and it didn’t work vary well at all. I am hesitant about trying it again with another product.

03-20-2021, 08:53 PM	#406
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project So if your hesitant, what would you use? This is a real marine product, it's what they specialize in. Being in the sun and sea. I'm doubting my weekend at a car show will cause it harm. Years ago i used varithane or deftane and i cant remember which, was peirside with that truck for a couple years (daily driver) and was stationed in las vegas a couple years. I never saw a wrinkle in that finish. Used white oak then too. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-20-2021, 09:40 PM	#407
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I’m sorry. I meant I’m hesitant to use it myself. My truck is always exposed to the elements. It is probably a really good product. I am hesitant to use anything.

03-26-2021, 11:27 AM	#408
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Bed and wood getting close. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-26-2021, 11:30 AM	#409
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Tank view. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-26-2021, 11:32 AM	#410
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Is that a stock rear bumper? Can we get a pic if not?

03-26-2021, 11:39 AM	#412
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Vary nice. it tucks in nicely.

04-01-2021, 08:48 PM	#413
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Got it started today on April fools day. Forgot to tighten a heater hose clamp on the heater core. Fixed that. Timed per Blueprint engines to 15 degrees BTDC (they say 12-16 degrees) vacuum plugged. Topped off trans, power steering and radiator. Started right back up, good sign. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-01-2021, 09:22 PM	#414
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project As mentioned that bumper really sets it off....did you fab the brackets or stock ones worked? Congrats on the first fire up __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

04-01-2021, 09:27 PM	#415
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Am I correct in assuming it’s a stepside bumper?

04-01-2021, 09:40 PM	#417
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Nice touch.... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086



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04-01-2021, 10:16 PM	#418
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thanks Joe. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-02-2021, 12:33 AM	#419
justa dumb hick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Carlos, AZ Posts: 33	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Wow- first start up, that’s great! Always an inspiration for continued momentum. Those Blueprint engines tend to be pretty good right outta the box. Congratulations on your milestone! I looked back to the first posting on this thread and it was April 6, 2015. A long road you have wandered since then. __________________ -JDH Insomnia is a terrible thing to waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWYVs7widI0 (Misanthropic curmudgeon attempts starting old truck in house at 2AM)

04-02-2021, 01:12 PM	#421
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,082	Re: New 64 Stepper Project The truck is looking awesome and congrats on start up. Fun times coming soon. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

04-12-2021, 06:17 PM	#422
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Finally took for a short driveway drive just an initial check out after too many things to list getting it ready to drive. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-12-2021, 06:20 PM	#423
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Congratulations! Felt good didn't it?! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

04-12-2021, 06:40 PM	#424
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Sure did. Wife said it sounds great (no mufflers yet). __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-12-2021, 06:41 PM	#425
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,041	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Victory! Even the small ones count __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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