1964 GMC 3/4 ton build :D

[sdwolff98]

Ok here we go promised pics of the new console and how it is shaping up. Going to have to redo the front face panel got my vent hole dimensions off quite a bit so that panel is trashed :/ but otherwise fitting quite nicely. Plenty of space for louvers, trans temp gauge, usb port mounts. The shifter mounting plates I am currently waiting on to come in tomorrow so I can get that cut out and ready.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Went back to working on the alignment of the aluminum core support. Builder is drilling the front brace holes tonight then slowly start aligning everything as the front end is slowly put back together The repop driver side fender mounts up pretty nicely just needs some minor trimming in one spot.. will have pics of that later. going to be dropping my original powder coated inner fender back in think I got it straightened out with the aid from a bench vise lol. The one in the pictures has been reworked numerous times in it former lives with a few homemade replacement pieces so not sure I am going to invest anymore then I already have in buying it.......

Sean

[sdwolff98]

also got the firewall pass through panel installed and hooked into the main harness. got to worrying I may not have good connections throughout this custom setup but then thought well it either does or it does not lol. Ifn I have to will pull it out after everything is assembled and I can test it out I also went back in an reworked the center console connections to fit the new console setup.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

And last but not least got the parts in and the shift is mounted in the console fits much better then on the terrain console. Face panel is all finished just did not get any pictures of it but definitely have room for everything on it

Sean

[Captainfab]

What is the new console out of? It does look to fit better.

[sdwolff98]

07 land rover has captain fab yeah fits a ton better

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Well some more updates. converting the truck to electric e brake system has been an interesting journey but I am waiting on a few more things to come in and work on it some more. I could not get the land rover switch working so I made a filler panel to mount the switches for it in, Also finished the face panel and side panels for the front of the console. Had to do a lil rework on the e brake cable mounts and the pull bar on the factory setup.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

And back to the aluminum core support got the center mounting bolt holes lined up and drilled :/ only to run into the inner fender nose is hitting one of the radiator mounting bungs grrrrrr... the builder is going to come over and look at it kinda stumped but working at it worked ok once and now we have issues lol. the 4 holes are perfectly measured out and match the factory one so I guess we will see what is going on when he gets by.....

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Also got the pink bed removed from the frame and flipped over so I can get to all them blasted rusted perimeter bolts lol will be working on getting some of them out this thursday And last thing dear god Welllllllll swap meets are totally horrible EVIL EVIL EVIL places!!!!! Just stopped to look at some pretty brake calipers..... guy comes over says you got a silverado?? I told him no I got a 64 gmc..... he looks at me funny and said them won't fit your truck..... I told him I had a factory Dana 60 with Silverado 2500 rear discs..... his eyes lit up and exclaimed "WELL NOW I HAVE A DEAL FOR YOU!!!!!!" Some cash later I walked out of the swap meet completely broke excepting for gas money lol with a set of brand new silverado 2500 rear stainless steel brake triple piston calipers.... now gonna have to work lotsa overtime to build up my paint funds again lol.....

Sean

[Captainfab]

Are those calipers GM or aftermarket?

[sdwolff98]

Captainfab stainless steel brakes company triple piston s already checked they fit the rear disc brackets I adapted to my factory Dana 60 proportioning valve is off the sane year truck
Sean

[Captainfab]

I didn't realize that anyone made aftermarket brake parts for the 2500's. If they're SSBC, I'm sure they are a bit more than $300 new.

[sdwolff98]

Captainfab ooohhhh yeah a grand for a new set from summit like these I got just happened to be at right place and time.
Sean

[Captainfab]

Dayaaaaaammmm!

Originally Posted by sdwolff98

Captainfab ooohhhh yeah a grand for a new set from summit like these I got just happened to be at right place and time.
Sean

[sdwolff98]

Got the tap shift board and usb power circuits mounted to the face panel just need to acquire my trans temperature gauge soon so it will be all complete.
Sean

[sdwolff98]

yeah love the specs on them 3 1.81 inch pistons in each caliper. the fronts that match them have 3 2 inch pistons

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Well there was no other recourse lol kept loosing track of where I was putting some of my smaller project pieces and parts lol so went in and cleaned all of the drawers out sorted the trays and labeled the danged drawers. Finally can keep track what tray is where now lol.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Also got around to getting the bed off the 60's frame out back and placed it on a dolly. Disassembly is going well just have to finish cutting the rear bed welds to get the bedsides completely loose then it will be ready for sand/water blasting and ready to primer and paint. Some minor body work will be needed on the passenger side thanks to homeless people throwing stuff in the bed and banging up the sides :/

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Well also got the e brake buttons in got lucky and found an autoloc kit on amazon and ordered not badly priced either complete with aluminum bezel 2 switches and 2 plug harnesses. Also linear actuator is in and sitting in a drawer ready to go. I need to look at how to mount it to the trans cross member but that''s just a lil issue to deal with in over all scheme of things

Sean

[sdwolff98]

getting it closer to fully aligned. passenger side is dialed in and marked for drilling passenger side just needs a tad bit of out fender pressure to line right up. gonna be nice when finished

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Well been busy working on little projects and gathering more stuff lol. I found that hot wheels at some point released 60-66 key chains lol so I got me one recently and put my truck keys on it lol. Also got the alternator in and mounted to the truck waiting on the AC compressor as well at the moment. Plus got the american billet hood hinges in and currently in the process of getting them mounted and checked out.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

here is the alternator lol. Also picked up a tool for my buddy who is looking at building me a in bed gas tank cover made of matching oak with chromed bed strips to match the bed. It cuts the channel on the edges of the bed boards like the factory did. Also picked up a new larger compressor I am currently getting wired into the shop and ready to go for some projects that need more CFM then my lil shop compressor can handle. And lastly saw this bad ass engine cover a guy made with an old rotted out hood

Sean

[sdwolff98]

well now that I got a compressor up n running with bigger lungs lol started sanding and restaining the bed wood to get it ready for the clear coat eventually. Got 3-4 more boards to finish then get clear coat in to start coating em down.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Also working on getting the engine ready to fire up and dealing with lots of little issues lol mounting the maf 4inch tube to big 3.5 inch tube to small grrr!!!!!! starter is mounted and ready to go, belt mounted up with accessories in place, new sensors all around. Just need radiator and hoses in place and a battery with a flip switch to start it up. that wake sure everything is gonna work properly lol. Still have to get the core support holes drilled and mounted again. Also hooking up the trans thermostat to the cooler as well.
Sean
The second picture is how the MAF issues has got me feeling today

[sdwolff98]

Well getting further along on the bed wood its all sanded down and restained and looks much better now will be starting on the marine clear coat varnish tomorrow afternoon. More posts to come on that. Also got the wiring in for the battery starting and charging circuits and quite pleased with how it is coming along.

Sean