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ChuckDriver · 02-08-2016, 10:26 AM

I like it!

Low Elco · 02-08-2016, 01:50 PM

Survey says: Right on!

rusty76 · 02-09-2016, 05:30 PM

That's totally cool dude.

chevyrestoguy · 02-20-2016, 11:49 AM

I got some time this week to work on the truck, so I bent up some hard lines to use as wiring conduits on the top of the engine. These hold the A/C and the choke wiring. I used 3/8" line (30" lengths, bought at NAPA), and supported it with 8.5mm plug wire seperators. I bought the separators on eBay for $14.99 for a complete set. They work perfectly when supporting a 3/8 line. I also snuck in the vacuum advance line by sliding a 3/16" line inside the 3/8" and plumbing the ends with the rubber line. The ends of the 3/8 line are capped with rubber caps that I trimmed and drilled the center out for the wire to go through. This keeps water out of the hard line and prevents corrosion.

oakstcustomz · 02-20-2016, 01:24 PM

[QUOTE=chevyrestoguy;7492859]I got some time this week to work on the truck, so I bent up some hard lines to use as wiring conduits on the top of the engine. These hold the A/C and the choke wiring. I used 3/8" line (30" lengths, bought at NAPA), and supported it with 8.5mm plug wire seperators. I bought the separators on eBay for $14.99 for a complete set. They work perfectly when supporting a 3/8 line. I also snuck in the vacuum advance line by sliding a 3/16" line inside the 3/8" and plumbing the ends with the rubber line. The ends of the 3/8 line are capped with rubber caps that I trimmed and drilled the center out for the wire to go through. This keeps water out of the hard line and prevents corrosion.

As always, awesome job! Such an affordable detail that makes the truck much cleaner!!

ChuckDriver · 02-20-2016, 06:01 PM

Very nice!

likaroc13 · 02-21-2016, 12:50 PM

Such clean work!

rusty76 · 02-22-2016, 09:45 PM

Awesome tube work. We're going to make a pipe fitter out of you yet.

chevyrestoguy · 02-23-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Awesome tube work. We're going to make a pipe fitter out of you yet.

Ha! You should see the badass drain pipe and water feed line job I did on the sink in the guest bathroom last weekend! Turned out awesome, just a shame you've got to lay on your back upside down on the bathroom floor to see it.

**Palf70Step** · 02-25-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Ha! You should see the badass drain pipe and water feed line job I did on the sink in the guest bathroom last weekend! Turned out awesome, just a shame you've got to lay on your back upside down on the bathroom floor to see it.

Great,

You can come do my truck and my kitchen.

chevyrestoguy · 03-11-2016, 11:32 PM

Started working on the brake booster vacuum line and came to the conclusion that I was going to need to move the PCV over to the passenger side because the PCV fitting on my carb was on the passenger side(!) of the baseplate. So, I had go with Version 2.0, which I like a lot better than the original version. Had to buy a couple of molded 3/8 hoses, whipped up a new hard line, and changed the route slightly.

rusty76 · 02-25-2016, 04:38 PM

Lol

rusty76 · 03-12-2016, 05:47 PM

Cool

chevyrestoguy · 05-01-2016, 07:00 PM

Spent the last couple of days cleaning up my tailgate. I absolute despise rust, so it had to go. After many applications of CLR and scrubbing with a Scotchbrite, it was ready for many more applications of Naval Jelly. A final application of 50/50 bleach and water, and then a bath of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. I should taken a "before" picture of the backside of the tailgate. It was way worse than the front, and it looked like it was used a shelf to store rusty parts. It was 100% covered in rust that felt like 60 grit. I'm going with a clean, rust-free patina on this truck, and when it's all said and done, I'll probably have more time in preserving the original paint than if I had just done a complete paint job!

olrosa · 05-04-2016, 09:20 PM

[QUOTE=chevyrestoguy;7579144]Spent the last couple of days cleaning up my tailgate. I absolute despise rust, so it had to go. After many applications of CLR and scrubbing with a Scotchbrite, it was ready for many more applications of Naval Jelly. A final application of 50/50 bleach and water, and then a bath of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. I should taken a "before" picture of the backside of the tailgate. It was way worse than the front, and it looked like it was used a shelf to store rusty parts. It was 100% covered in rust that felt like 60 grit. I'm going with a clean, rust-free patina on this truck, and when it's all said and done, I'll probably have more time in preserving the original paint than if I had just done a complete paint job!

NICE!

chevyrestoguy · 05-04-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

That turned out great. Looks much better.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very Nice!

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Great job cleaning up the tailgate!

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Originally Posted by oldman3

WOW, that looks great...Jim

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice job on the gate.

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Came out clean! Gives a neat effect.

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Originally Posted by olrosa

NICE!

Thanks, fellas!!!!

chevyrestoguy · 05-06-2016, 06:44 AM

Starting to do a lot of the detail items that aren't much fun. Built an A/C idle solenoid bracket, a throttle spring bracket, and modified a Holley TV cable bracket. The A/C solenoid bracket was made from one off of a Quadrajet that I chopped up. The throttle spring bracket was made from a piece of scrap angle iron, and the TV cable bracket was one from Holley that I cut all of the unused appendages off of. Then, I sent them all out for powdercoat. They sprayed them in Super Chrome and added a clear coat for extra protection.

rusty76 · 05-01-2016, 07:11 PM

That turned out great. Looks much better.

**Palf70Step** · 05-01-2016, 07:24 PM

Very Nice!

likaroc13 · 05-01-2016, 10:25 PM

Great job cleaning up the tailgate!

**oldman3** · 05-01-2016, 11:27 PM

WOW, that looks great...Jim

Bomp · 05-02-2016, 06:43 AM

Nice job on the gate.

Low Elco · 05-02-2016, 07:54 AM

Came out clean! Gives a neat effect.

rusty76 · 05-06-2016, 08:42 PM

Awesome attention to detail.

Bomp · 05-07-2016, 01:08 AM

Small attention to details is what puts this build in the top 10 on my list.

02-08-2016, 10:26 AM	#1
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate I like it! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

02-08-2016, 01:50 PM	#2
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Survey says: Right on! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-09-2016, 05:30 PM	#3
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate That's totally cool dude. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-20-2016, 11:49 AM	#4
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate I got some time this week to work on the truck, so I bent up some hard lines to use as wiring conduits on the top of the engine. These hold the A/C and the choke wiring. I used 3/8" line (30" lengths, bought at NAPA), and supported it with 8.5mm plug wire seperators. I bought the separators on eBay for $14.99 for a complete set. They work perfectly when supporting a 3/8 line. I also snuck in the vacuum advance line by sliding a 3/16" line inside the 3/8" and plumbing the ends with the rubber line. The ends of the 3/8 line are capped with rubber caps that I trimmed and drilled the center out for the wire to go through. This keeps water out of the hard line and prevents corrosion. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-20-2016, 01:24 PM	#5
oakstcustomz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 132	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate [QUOTE=chevyrestoguy;7492859]I got some time this week to work on the truck, so I bent up some hard lines to use as wiring conduits on the top of the engine. These hold the A/C and the choke wiring. I used 3/8" line (30" lengths, bought at NAPA), and supported it with 8.5mm plug wire seperators. I bought the separators on eBay for $14.99 for a complete set. They work perfectly when supporting a 3/8 line. I also snuck in the vacuum advance line by sliding a 3/16" line inside the 3/8" and plumbing the ends with the rubber line. The ends of the 3/8 line are capped with rubber caps that I trimmed and drilled the center out for the wire to go through. This keeps water out of the hard line and prevents corrosion. As always, awesome job! Such an affordable detail that makes the truck much cleaner!! __________________ 1965 Chevy C-20 slammed 292 L6 TH400 1967 Chevy C-20 on 91 suburban frame project(wife's) 1972 Chevy K-20 Mild 350/th350/np2o5 dd 1952 Ford Customline 2door kustom project 1967 Cadillac Superior Hearse (wife's) 1998 GMC Saffari (wife's dd)

02-20-2016, 06:01 PM	#6
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Very nice! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

02-21-2016, 12:50 PM	#7
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Such clean work! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-22-2016, 09:45 PM	#8
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Awesome tube work. We're going to make a pipe fitter out of you yet. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

03-11-2016, 11:32 PM	#11
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Started working on the brake booster vacuum line and came to the conclusion that I was going to need to move the PCV over to the passenger side because the PCV fitting on my carb was on the passenger side(!) of the baseplate. So, I had go with Version 2.0, which I like a lot better than the original version. Had to buy a couple of molded 3/8 hoses, whipped up a new hard line, and changed the route slightly. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-25-2016, 04:38 PM	#12
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Lol __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

03-12-2016, 05:47 PM	#13
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Cool __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

05-01-2016, 07:00 PM	#14
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Spent the last couple of days cleaning up my tailgate. I absolute despise rust, so it had to go. After many applications of CLR and scrubbing with a Scotchbrite, it was ready for many more applications of Naval Jelly. A final application of 50/50 bleach and water, and then a bath of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. I should taken a "before" picture of the backside of the tailgate. It was way worse than the front, and it looked like it was used a shelf to store rusty parts. It was 100% covered in rust that felt like 60 grit. I'm going with a clean, rust-free patina on this truck, and when it's all said and done, I'll probably have more time in preserving the original paint than if I had just done a complete paint job! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

05-04-2016, 09:20 PM	#15
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 748	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate [QUOTE=chevyrestoguy;7579144]Spent the last couple of days cleaning up my tailgate. I absolute despise rust, so it had to go. After many applications of CLR and scrubbing with a Scotchbrite, it was ready for many more applications of Naval Jelly. A final application of 50/50 bleach and water, and then a bath of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. I should taken a "before" picture of the backside of the tailgate. It was way worse than the front, and it looked like it was used a shelf to store rusty parts. It was 100% covered in rust that felt like 60 grit. I'm going with a clean, rust-free patina on this truck, and when it's all said and done, I'll probably have more time in preserving the original paint than if I had just done a complete paint job! NICE! __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

05-06-2016, 06:44 AM	#17
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Starting to do a lot of the detail items that aren't much fun. Built an A/C idle solenoid bracket, a throttle spring bracket, and modified a Holley TV cable bracket. The A/C solenoid bracket was made from one off of a Quadrajet that I chopped up. The throttle spring bracket was made from a piece of scrap angle iron, and the TV cable bracket was one from Holley that I cut all of the unused appendages off of. Then, I sent them all out for powdercoat. They sprayed them in Super Chrome and added a clear coat for extra protection. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

05-01-2016, 07:11 PM	#18
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate That turned out great. Looks much better. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC



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05-01-2016, 07:24 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Very Nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-01-2016, 10:25 PM	#20
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Great job cleaning up the tailgate! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

05-01-2016, 11:27 PM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate WOW, that looks great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-02-2016, 06:43 AM	#22
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Nice job on the gate.

05-02-2016, 07:54 AM	#23
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Came out clean! Gives a neat effect. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-06-2016, 08:42 PM	#24
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Awesome attention to detail. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

05-07-2016, 01:08 AM	#25
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Project '64 Cheapskate Small attention to details is what puts this build in the top 10 on my list.

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