65' Chevy C10

[likaroc13]

lookin' good!

[Captainfab]

Just a FYI....That radiator is supposed to sit on the top flange of the crossmember, not the lower flange. The lower flange is for the smaller 6 cyl radiator. I would install it on the top flange, especially since you are running the long water pump.

[JP_67_GMC]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Just a FYI....That radiator is supposed to sit on the top flange of the crossmember, not the lower flange. The lower flange is for the smaller 6 cyl radiator. I would install it on the top flange, especially since you are running the long water pump.

Will the radiator clear the hood and everything?

[TJ's Chevy]

Good looking engine!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by JP_67_GMC

Will the radiator clear the hood and everything?

Yes sir.
The radiator vents will line up at the top of the radiator with the opening in the radiator support. The top of the radiator should stand a few inches taller than the support, as there is a hold down bracket that will go across the top of the radiator itself, and marry up with the hood latch bracket on the top of your headlight and grille support.

Here is mine when I was at that stage:

And:


So you can see how deceptively high it actually sits.

Hope this helps you

[JP_67_GMC]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Yes sir.
The radiator vents will line up at the top of the radiator with the opening in the radiator support. The top of the radiator should stand a few inches taller than the support, as there is a hold down bracket that will go across the top of the radiator itself, and marry up with the hood latch bracket on the top of your headlight and grille support.

Here is mine when I was at that stage:
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And:
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So you can see how deceptively high it actually sits.

Hope this helps you

How do you like the radiator after you finished it? Does it keep it plenty cool? And also I'm going to be running an electric fan that is an option when you order the radiator, was that a good choice? Thanks for the help!

[matt_l]

Great build, beautiful motor! Anxious to see this one come together.

[scot 6 feet eleven]

nice project !!

[likaroc13]

You've made a lot of progress. Nice job, & keep it up!

[JP_67_GMC]

I've been trying to get a lot done before school starts, I got the engine in for good, I hope, everything bolted in. I got all the rest of the parts for the front suspension and steering. Rebuilt the steering box and found a combination of water and goop and other substances. I bought myself lokar cut-to-fit throttle and kickdown cables. I am very happy with how they turned out, and how nice of quality they are. Then the other night I took apart my gauges and cleaned everything up really good, I am planning on repainting a couple things including the bezel and the needles. Now just some pictures, Enjoy!

[Bigru]

Nice progress, keep it up.

[1963c-10]

How hard was the steering box to disassemble and reassemble? Have a lower shaft leak and debating repair vs. replace.

[JP_67_GMC]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

How hard was the steering box to disassemble and reassemble? Have a lower shaft leak and debating repair vs. replace.

It was very interesting, cleaning it was the hardest part. Seals are super easy to do. When you reassemble you have to drop in the shaft that the pitman arm connects to perfectly, and clock it right with the worm gear center. Then you cannot spin it until you put the pitman arm on and get it clocked right. Easier than it sounds. And I just used 80-90w gear oil, hasn't leaked a drop. I'm 17 and i did it on my first try, Good Luck!

[JP_67_GMC]

Finally finished up the passenger side floorpan. And I got started on the DS. I did the first attempt when I was 13, and I could not sleep at night knowing how absolutely terrible it was. So I cut it back out and will be redoing everything. I got a few pieces welded up the other night, and trust me when I say it looks better in person. I also went to work trying to fix my driver door, but I knew that it would not pound out decently. I had bought an original door, but after finding several gallons of bondo I decide to use a chuck out of the bad one and put it into mine. Fully tig welded in and it will need very little filler to be very nice. So here's some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

[JP_67_GMC]

Cab is flipped down after undercoating the entire bottom, and painting the frame rails. Wired the engine and all of the accessories. I put a ton of work into the exhaust. The "kit" was not even close and nearly everything had to be reworked. Everything was tig welded, and they all actually looked good. I tiged bolts onto the headers so that a third hand is not needed when putting the pipes on. I ran all new steel line lines from the bed mounted tank. Primed the engine an lit it off for the first time this past weekend. Sounds absolutely amazing, the hearthrob mufflers combined with the comp high energy cam made everything worth it. I have graduation this coming weekend and many people are coming to see, hear, and if I can allow it drive the pickup. I still have to do a ton of stuff. But my goal of having it running is completed. Once the driveshaft is in and the brakes are finished I can take it on its maiden voyage with no doors, hood, or fenders while sitting on a bucket. I also go the new radio hole welded in and you barely know it has been done. I am very proud of how it turned out.

[JP_67_GMC]

I did not like how the firewall paint looked or the paint on the interior....So the cab came back off and I sandblasted the whole thing inside and out. I left the bottom of it be because I was very pleased with how it turned out. I made a big parts order that I am waiting on. Also the new job is pretty awesome. I've spent quite a bit of time working on this 54 chevy. 383, 4 speed manual, 9 inch , and its on bags. I build the exhaust complete with side dump electric cutouts.Very jealous of the owner, he said he plans on destroying a set of tires within the first week lol.

[JP_67_GMC]

Finally getting moving along again. I realized I missed a ton of stuff, But i did put it together enough to drive it at graduation and hear the very healthy engine run. Loved how it sounded. More recently I Built a fan shroud for the 16" electric fan because I decided to go that route. I also bent up some tranny cooler lines and got rid of the external cooler for a cleaner look. I blasted the cab and got most of the holes and spot welds smoothed out. I disassembled the entire bed and started getting a game plan figured out. I am going to run a roll pan along with a rear bumper that is nice and tucked in. Full ocd on engine bay to make it as absolutely tidy as I can. All spark plug wires are hidden, and all engine bay wires will be hidden in F6 wire loom which I love the look of. Bent up a solid fuel line. I used header paint and clear on the headers, after a quick porting to open them up to the port on the head. I want to hear any input, or if any of you have ideas on paint because I am constantly torn. Please turn head for viewing pleasure.

[JP_67_GMC]

More pictures including the header porting, tore down both doors and stripped all the paint off. Filled trim holes, and rust repair. Starting to gear up for bodywork and paint so I see alot of block sanding in my future.

[Bomp]

Cab is looking good.
How are you going to go about doing that door skin?

[JP_67_GMC]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Cab is looking good.
How are you going to go about doing that door skin?

Door overall is pretty straight, its just the corners that were rusted out. I will just cut out a piece and brake the edges over as far as the brake will allow, then shrink the vertical side and weld them in.

[JP_67_GMC]

So the cut down to swb is happening, I feel like it is a must. I really cant stand the lwb pickups. I need input on if I cut directly under the cab and don't even mess with the suspension, I should be safe correct? I know most people cut further back but I am not sure why that would be nessesary. Thanks for any help.

[JP_67_GMC]

I did some cutting yesterday. No more LWB!! it has been bugging me for a while and finally bit the bullet. Used the plasma to cut, and tigged all back together. Fit up was excellent, how ever laying underneath and running a foot pedal with the underside of my knee wasn't much fun. Within 1/16" of being perfect.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Looking good. Nice job on the cut & weld.

[Bomp]

I was pounding on a bed side today too. Nice to see Im not the only one.

Yours is looking good.

[JP_67_GMC]

Originally Posted by Bomp

I was pounding on a bed side today too. Nice to see Im not the only one.

Yours is looking good.

"farm truck," especially coming from our farm is bad. From what my uncles have told me it hit the mail box twice. Once on each bedside of course. And I've found far more dents that they aren't even sure about. OCD says get it laser straight, and from all of your stuff I can tell you are the same way.