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OrrieG · 07-01-2009, 07:59 PM

Can you put up a couple shots of the winch and boom? I have a soft spot for old wreckers too and am curious if it has a sidewinder type winch. It is going to be nice. Thanks

Wrecker55 · 07-01-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

hey, you didn't have a glass fuel filter did ya?

no glass filter, suspect it was fuel line developing pin hole leaks, happened on my work truck a few weeks earlier,NAPA was happy to replace it 4 free

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Originally Posted by orgalmeister

OK I love the "new" truck build. But I gotta ask, did you at least roast some weenies waiting for the FD to arrive?

LMAO, didn't have a weinnie stick 15ft long, it was a HOT fire

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Originally Posted by fryco

sorry about the 64, that thing looked wicked... but, that wrecker will be sweet also. (i'd still be weaping like a 10yr old girl).. lol... good luck!! where you guys find good headers to fit these chassis. i had to have mine made..

Had my headers custom made, very pricey!!! 2in primarys. 3.5 collectors w/Extreme race muffs

CAL 58 GMC · 07-02-2009, 02:09 AM

Cool project man! Sure would like to see a pic of your 64 before the fire.

Wrecker55 · 07-02-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Cool project man! Sure would like to see a pic of your 64 before the fire.

got lots o pix, here's 1

jgh64pkup · 07-02-2009, 01:44 PM

what kind of wheels were on it

Wrecker55 · 07-02-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

what kind of wheels were on it

8in. ralleys in front, 10in. spoke in rear, moon disc cut down to fit in rim with knock offs I fabbed

daverod · 07-02-2009, 05:24 PM

Question? When you chop the top how do you get the windshield to fit?

Wrecker55 · 07-02-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Question? When you chop the top how do you get the windshield to fit?

Start with 5 good windsheilds, hopefully you get it figured out before you have to buy # 6. It's just a cut and fit process, I broke two learning how to cut them and two trying to install them

c10addict · 07-03-2009, 09:35 AM

Cool build... Subscribed..

daverod · 07-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Now I know.

I thought it would be a pain.

dwcsr · 07-03-2009, 09:57 PM

I had that samething happen to me with my first car. I now carry a fire extinguisher in all my trucks.

Where did you get the fender dump headers. Iv'e been looking for a set like that.

Wrecker55 · 07-04-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

I had that samething happen to me with my first car. I now carry a fire extinguisher in all my trucks.

Where did you get the fender dump headers. Iv'e been looking for a set like that.

had them custom fabbed, Rob McCabe Racing, chino Valley, az 928-632-0123

383Ram · 07-04-2009, 12:29 PM

WOW!!! was it in the garage when it caught on fire? I see it was out on thepad buning away. I would be freaking out trying to get it out so it didnt burn the garage down. I do agree with your phiolosiphy that its only tin and just move on.

I assume Grundy took care of you on the other---i hope you had enough on it. I see too many people go cheap on thier toys insurance and get not anything close to what its worth.

The new project is looking good. I like it!

Wrecker55 · 07-04-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Can you put up a couple shots of the winch and boom? I have a soft spot for old wreckers too and am curious if it has a sidewinder type winch. It is going to be nice. Thanks

It's a old Ramesy PTO with starter motor diving it off a fan belt, Pop's built it in59

WHAMMYBAR66 · 07-27-2009, 02:53 PM

Dude, I am sorry to see the your 64 go out like that. I really like the way it sat and the checkerboard paint on the roof was a brilliant idea ! Good luck on the new build !!

C@rnut001 · 02-17-2012, 04:41 PM

What ever happened with this build? Is it still in the works? It looked pretty awesome after such a horrible fire beginning the whole build.

rollinrooster · 02-17-2012, 10:00 PM

Man, sorry to hear about the '64. Just seeing the picture makes my stomach hurt. The ralley wheels with moons looked killer!!

Wrecker55 · 02-18-2012, 01:23 AM

.Ran into a bit of hardship last 18 months.....my wife passed away and house foreclosed and had no place to work on the 55 so I parted it out. No worries though , **** happens and life goes on. Finishing up this 46 for my dad who is 77 and then I'm off to South Africa to build rides for a friend there, nothing keeping me here and I'm only 60 so on to some new adventures.
the 46 has MII front end with a 350/350 c0mbo, a/c p/s p/b...should have it on the road in a few weeks if the weather holds, will post pix when done

meter swinger · 02-18-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrecker55

.Ran into a bit of hardship last 18 months.....my wife passed away and house foreclosed and had no place to work on the 55 so I parted it out. No worries though , **** happens and life goes on. Finishing up this 46 for my dad who is 77 and then I'm off to South Africa to build rides for a friend there, nothing keeping me here and I'm only 60 so on to some new adventures.
the 46 has MII front end with a 350/350 c0mbo, a/c p/s p/b...should have it on the road in a few weeks if the weather holds, will post pix when done

Wrecker55
I read stories like yours and i am truly amazed. Thanks for posting.
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C@rnut001 · 02-18-2012, 03:11 AM

So sorry to hear about your further troubles and your great loss. This new build is looking great and it is good to hear that you are moving on and building again. Good luck with your new plans.

Detroit3100 · 02-22-2012, 03:00 PM

best wishes to you. and good luck.

Wrecker55 · 03-05-2012, 06:49 PM

here is the pix I promised of the 46.....on the way to get exhaust this morn, first time out of the garage in 6 yrs :-)
still some work left to do but Pops was to excited to drive it.....

Kim57 · 03-05-2012, 07:12 PM

Good looking truck.
Kim

Caddieup · 03-05-2012, 07:34 PM

Nice!!! Go Pops Go!

C@rnut001 · 03-06-2012, 02:38 AM

Looking great!

07-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#26
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: The Phoenix Rises Can you put up a couple shots of the winch and boom? I have a soft spot for old wreckers too and am curious if it has a sidewinder type winch. It is going to be nice. Thanks __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 07-02-2009 at 10:27 AM.

07-02-2009, 02:09 AM	#28
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: The Phoenix Rises Cool project man! Sure would like to see a pic of your 64 before the fire. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

07-02-2009, 01:44 PM	#30
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: The Phoenix Rises what kind of wheels were on it __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-02-2009, 05:24 PM	#32
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: The Phoenix Rises Question? When you chop the top how do you get the windshield to fit?

07-03-2009, 09:35 AM	#34
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: The Phoenix Rises Cool build... Subscribed.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

07-03-2009, 11:11 AM	#35
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: The Phoenix Rises Now I know. I thought it would be a pain.

07-03-2009, 09:57 PM	#36
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: The Phoenix Rises I had that samething happen to me with my first car. I now carry a fire extinguisher in all my trucks. Where did you get the fender dump headers. Iv'e been looking for a set like that.

07-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#38
383Ram Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Truckville, The Capital of NY Posts: 217	Re: The Phoenix Rises WOW!!! was it in the garage when it caught on fire? I see it was out on thepad buning away. I would be freaking out trying to get it out so it didnt burn the garage down. I do agree with your phiolosiphy that its only tin and just move on. I assume Grundy took care of you on the other---i hope you had enough on it. I see too many people go cheap on thier toys insurance and get not anything close to what its worth. The new project is looking good. I like it! __________________ . 454/4 speed, '85 Dodge Ram hybrid build in progress 454, PP heads, Dual 500 CFM cabs, 'Vette manifolds. First time out---spinning for half track Slooowww build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348050 Engine build thread at: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326289

07-27-2009, 02:53 PM	#40
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	Re: The Phoenix Rises Dude, I am sorry to see the your 64 go out like that. I really like the way it sat and the checkerboard paint on the roof was a brilliant idea ! Good luck on the new build !!

02-17-2012, 04:41 PM	#41
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: The Phoenix Rises What ever happened with this build? Is it still in the works? It looked pretty awesome after such a horrible fire beginning the whole build. __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

02-17-2012, 10:00 PM	#42
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: The Phoenix Rises Man, sorry to hear about the '64. Just seeing the picture makes my stomach hurt. The ralley wheels with moons looked killer!!

02-18-2012, 01:23 AM	#43
Wrecker55 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 108	Re: The Phoenix Rises .Ran into a bit of hardship last 18 months.....my wife passed away and house foreclosed and had no place to work on the 55 so I parted it out. No worries though , **** happens and life goes on. Finishing up this 46 for my dad who is 77 and then I'm off to South Africa to build rides for a friend there, nothing keeping me here and I'm only 60 so on to some new adventures. the 46 has MII front end with a 350/350 c0mbo, a/c p/s p/b...should have it on the road in a few weeks if the weather holds, will post pix when done Attached Images __________________ BUILDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351049 INTRO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=349761

02-18-2012, 03:11 AM	#45
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: The Phoenix Rises So sorry to hear about your further troubles and your great loss. This new build is looking great and it is good to hear that you are moving on and building again. Good luck with your new plans. __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

02-22-2012, 03:00 PM	#46
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: The Phoenix Rises best wishes to you. and good luck.

03-05-2012, 06:49 PM	#47
Wrecker55 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 108	Re: The Phoenix Rises here is the pix I promised of the 46.....on the way to get exhaust this morn, first time out of the garage in 6 yrs :-) still some work left to do but Pops was to excited to drive it..... Attached Images __________________ BUILDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351049 INTRO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=349761



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03-05-2012, 07:12 PM	#48
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: The Phoenix Rises Good looking truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-05-2012, 07:34 PM	#49
Caddieup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warner Robins, Ga. Posts: 52	Re: The Phoenix Rises Nice!!! Go Pops Go! __________________ Caddieup

03-06-2012, 02:38 AM	#50
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