66 c10 big window shortbed dropmember build up.

[chevy6guy9]

Inner rocker and floor welded

[chevy6guy9]

After spending some time getting the gap opened up on the rocker.

[ChuckDriver]

Nice work!

[chevy6guy9]

Inner foot well installed

[chevy6guy9]

Haven't gotten much done since last week, but July 4th I took the frame to the car wash and pressure washed it and then stripped it down to the rails. A few rivets I still have to cut but mostly clean. So this morning I cut the right side floor section out and trimed up the new section. Well had a little issue with the new section as the body mount hole and cone was 1 1/4 to the outside. So cut the section out and then my old floor was good around the hole area. Grafted that section in the right place then made a flanged edge on the firewall side to mount like factory, weld ghrough primed everything then welded the floor pan section in. Dressed all the welds. Maybe this week I'll weld the outer rocker in and the cab corner.

[chevy6guy9]

The new old pice welded in

[chevy6guy9]

New floor section welded in

[boonedogs72]

Looking good

[chevy6guy9]

Thanks it is going to be a lot of work I know but I have a deadline I set for myself. There is a show at the end of March 2015 that I always attend without a vehicle. My son asked if we were going to try and take it and I don't want to disapoint him by being lazy or lack of trying. So the build is on, 8 months and counting.

[chevy6guy9]

I've been slacking the last few weeks with waiting on parts and taking a vacation and just being plain hot. So this morning I got a lead on a newly rebuilt 1958 sbc 283 power pack engine. Never run and pretty complete so so went and picked it up along with a set of offy valve covers and intake, hei diet and plugs wires and pulleys.allong with this I picked up a 1987 700r4, needs a torque convertor and just a clean and some gaskets. Ordered an edelbrock carb and new flexplate and some other little goodies also.
Last week I recieved the eaton posi and 3.73 Richmond gears for the rear. Went out this past Tuesday and broke down the rear and pressed in the new studs on the 5 lug axles and just slid them in for mockup till after suspension setup.
Looking like the new wheels won't be here for another 2-3 weeks.witing on polishing.
So this upcoming week the plans are to finish puting the engine together and see about a convertor and pickup the radiator from the radiator shop from getting flushed and cleaned.

[Bigru]

Originally Posted by chevy6guy9

Haven't got much done in the last few days, plans got changed lately as an elderly gentleman decided to back into the side door on my wife's car. So this morning I put a new door skin on her car and I'll paint it when I get time..... It's a black car so a semi gloss black skin doesn't look to bad. Found a deal this afternoon on a 2 piece driveshaft with a slip joint setup that I can use when the time comes. Around lunch got the 1st of 2 high hump trans tunnels, whichever I don't use one of the guys at my work is going to need one next season when he starts his 66 c10. So tomorrow will be a day I can get up and do some work.hopefully.

What did the 2 piece driveshaft with a slip joint setup come out of?

[chevy6guy9]

The guy told me a 73 chevy truck??? Do I know exactly. Not really but it is a chevrolet with a carier bearing.

[jcramsey]

Looking good! I think I remember seeing that truck on Greenville, SC craigslist right?

[1963c-10]

Nice job on the panel replacement. Looks great!!

[chevy6guy9]

Yes jcramsey this is the same truck that was on the Craigslist.

Thanks 63 c10 for the words of encouragement. Sometimes it's hard to be motivated if you don't have the feeling that your doing the right thing. Costs money for big mistakes.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by chevy6guy9

Yes jcramsey this is the same truck that was on the Craigslist.

Thanks 63 c10 for the words of encouragement. Sometimes it's hard to be motivated if you don't have the feeling that your doing the right thing. Costs money for big mistakes.

Yeah, been there and done that. I'm just south of you in Fayetteville. maybe we'll link up somewhere in between one day.

As for motivation.....I try and do something everyday....even if small. Even small projects add up to the timeline of the build.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Looking good! I think I remember seeing that truck on Greenville, SC craigslist right?

I knew that truck looked familiar!! Did you buy it from a guy named Chuck in Anderson? He told me he had a short/fleet bbw that had some nose damage. Might be the same truck.

[clemdaddy]

looking really good. and i'd say that you're getting a bunch done in a short amount of time. doing great...

[chevy6guy9]

Yup that's the one.

Thanks clemdaddy, some days looks like more than others.

[chevy6guy9]

Worked on the engine today, had to wait on more parts that I didn't have. Found out the offey intake I got had some stripped out holes and didn't have the time to deal with stripping the flakeing powder coat off so I order an edelbrock intake and some new bolts. Adjusted all the valves and installed the intake and new valve covers and water pump. Didn't get what I had planned, had a real good friend show up and kinda goofed off all morning. Also got the distributor set and carb just set on there to cover the hole.tommorrows another day.

[amueller454]

very cool project man! Good to see your son get involved too

[timmytimm3]

Im in for this one. Nice truck!

[chevy6guy9]

Haven't done much lately, motivation level has been down. Work is slow so money is slow coming in.recieved my wheels this week and a few goodies I ordered for the engine,...fuel pump, fuel line, some bolts, air cleaner. Went this morning and had some 265/35r22 falken ziex put on the new centerline 22x9" smoothies. Switching everything to 5on5 from 6 lug.a lot of people say these wheels are played out, but to me I've loved these wheels since they came out and they just seem to fit the looks of a c10.
Talked to porterbuilt this week and he said should have everything in the next few weeks.cant wait. It's almost time for the break to be over and get down and dirty.

[chevy6guy9]

Thanks amueller, at 6 years old his attention span is a little short. There's nothing cool for home to touch and play with but just having him out there puting in some nuts and bolts or wearing a welding helmet watching me weld is a great feeling for any parent.trying to keep the young generation in the hobby and away from all the video games and tv. He'll be way more excited when things start getting shiny and back together.

[JakeDW]

Originally Posted by chevy6guy9

Haven't done much lately, motivation level has been down. Work is slow so money is slow coming in.recieved my wheels this week and a few goodies I ordered for the engine,...fuel pump, fuel line, some bolts, air cleaner. Went this morning and had some 265/35r22 falken ziex put on the new centerline 22x9" smoothies. Switching everything to 5on5 from 6 lug.a lot of people say these wheels are played out, but to me I've loved these wheels since they came out and they just seem to fit the looks of a c10.
Talked to porterbuilt this week and he said should have everything in the next few weeks.cant wait. It's almost time for the break to be over and get down and dirty.

Lol PLAYED OUT think that saying is played out.Its your truck,build it how you want.I think they look timeless on a 60-70s chev.I like the 20 and 22 stagger for my taste.

You going powder coat the centers.

Jake