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E911manager · 12-28-2011, 11:39 AM

I have decided to work on the firewall and close in the gap at the top. The engine sits 3-5 inches lower in the frame then factory so I have this gaping hole on the top. The cab comes off tomorrow or Friday to paint the frame so I plan on fixing this also.

E911manager · 12-28-2011, 11:42 AM

Gas tank is mounted.. Coming off on Friday to paint the frame..

E911manager · 01-02-2012, 11:07 PM

Painted the frame last Thursday and Friday. Two coats of POR15.

E911manager · 01-02-2012, 11:12 PM

Before I pulled the cab off for the 5th time, i made a rough template to restructure the firewall. Moving the motor back was going to be a lot of work on the Caprice frame.. It could have been done but everything, including the shifter linkages line up.

E911manager · 01-02-2012, 11:20 PM

Working on that hole... I had a 2 foot by 2 foot piece of 20 gauge bent at a 45 degree bend at about 11 inches down then another 45 degree at about 16 inches. Had about an hour left before leaving for the weekend so I started cutting into it..

E911manager · 01-02-2012, 11:25 PM

Cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer, cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer, cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer, cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer... My first attempt at any light metal welding.. It seems to have went pretty well.. Now some body filler and sand fill sand fill sand fill...... That will be next weekend..

E911manager · 01-02-2012, 11:30 PM

And this is what the inside looks like... I will work on it some more when I get the cab back on or at least level.. Working with the cab tilted was hard on a fat guy... I will work on filling the other small holes later in the week. I am keeping the square hole for a vintage AC....

richards72chevy · 12-13-2011, 07:53 PM

Are you going to customize the body and lower the suspension or make it into a sleeper?Either way its going to be a nice ride.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-13-2011, 08:09 PM

E911manager, it's looking great! Man you're working fast too!

E911manager · 12-13-2011, 08:15 PM

Factory chrome bumpers and side chrome with a "over the window" mirror like on firefighter736's. Ftom the pics I have seen in comparison it should have about a 2 inch drop from the factory height. I may go 1-2 inches lower or air ride but I want see what it looks like with the full weight on it. Most likely staggered shiny wheels and tires. 18x8 up front and 18x10 or 20x10 in the back. But the budget may require the current wheels and tires to stay for a while. AC is more important!! I want to pull the boat to local lakes so i need to keep it practical. Shaved the stake pockets and shaving the old fuel hole. The bed was bought with a partial mod to mid 80's cadalac tail lights frenched in but not sure I am crazy about it. I am thinking about going back to factory lights but lower them some for a subtle change. I picked a color but a guy has to keep something secret!! It will be two tone though.

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E911manager · 12-13-2011, 09:33 PM

Thanks dieselwrencher. 12-16 hours a weekend but another 10-12 hours a week planning. This weekend I have got to organize the SHOP!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!
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64shortbox · 12-17-2011, 01:12 PM

Subscribed. Been watching your build for a while now and don't want to miss a single thing. Great job you're doing.

**Corts60** · 12-17-2011, 05:31 PM

This build is inspiring and very awesome! Great work.

C@rnut001 · 12-17-2011, 07:53 PM

Keep it up man! It is great that you have figured out such an awesome swap/build.

E911manager · 12-17-2011, 10:36 PM

Thanks everyone. I got the front bumper mounts tacked in place today. I will start with the bed mounts tomorrow. That is going to be a task in order to get the body lines to line up.
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E911manager · 12-18-2011, 10:35 PM

I finished up the front bumper mounts today. Thanks to this web site for all the pics for me to look at and figure out how it should be placed..

E911manager · 12-18-2011, 10:46 PM

Yes dear, I am out of the shower and ready to go to dinner... See you in 15 minutes

E911manager · 12-18-2011, 10:50 PM

Halfway done with mocking up the bed mounts.. This isnt your normal bed mounts... Was stopping here but felt I could brace up the frame some more and also use all 8 mounting points from the original bed.

E911manager · 12-18-2011, 10:54 PM

One more cross member to hold up the front of the tank and I will be done.. Everything seems to be lining up. I intend to put the fill neck behind the tag in the bumper and that seems to be lining up also. This really stiffened up the frame..

**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 02:30 AM

Gotta love it.....

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Originally Posted by E911manager

Yes dear, I am out of the shower and ready to go to dinner... See you in 15 minutes

E911manager · 12-19-2011, 11:12 AM

That was actually the phone call I was getting.. We were late..

Bears63 · 12-19-2011, 03:23 PM

I am flat out amazed and how much progress you are making so quickly. I sure wish I could fab stuff up that fast. I have to keep my stuff stock for a reason

Keep up the good work, this is so interesting to watch.

OLDIRON69 · 12-19-2011, 03:26 PM

Subscribed! Great work at lightning speed..

I don't miss that RED dirt. I have family spread all over OK.

E911manager · 12-19-2011, 09:50 PM

Bears, I ate up with it. I show people pictures like it is a new baby. People close to me tell me that I problems and need counseling. It will slow way down when I get to areas I am less familiar with like wiring and body work.

Old iron, that is a red dirt floor in my open top (and sides) shop. I know it looks like a stained concrete floor but you got me!!! I don't know any different.
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fryer1979 · 12-20-2011, 01:24 AM

Very cool build, I'm in.

12-28-2011, 11:39 AM	#1
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 I have decided to work on the firewall and close in the gap at the top. The engine sits 3-5 inches lower in the frame then factory so I have this gaping hole on the top. The cab comes off tomorrow or Friday to paint the frame so I plan on fixing this also. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-28-2011, 11:42 AM	#2
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Gas tank is mounted.. Coming off on Friday to paint the frame.. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

01-02-2012, 11:07 PM	#3
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Painted the frame last Thursday and Friday. Two coats of POR15. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

01-02-2012, 11:12 PM	#4
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Before I pulled the cab off for the 5th time, i made a rough template to restructure the firewall. Moving the motor back was going to be a lot of work on the Caprice frame.. It could have been done but everything, including the shifter linkages line up. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

01-02-2012, 11:20 PM	#5
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Working on that hole... I had a 2 foot by 2 foot piece of 20 gauge bent at a 45 degree bend at about 11 inches down then another 45 degree at about 16 inches. Had about an hour left before leaving for the weekend so I started cutting into it.. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

01-02-2012, 11:25 PM	#6
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer, cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer, cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer, cut, weld, hammer, block/hammer... My first attempt at any light metal welding.. It seems to have went pretty well.. Now some body filler and sand fill sand fill sand fill...... That will be next weekend.. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

01-02-2012, 11:30 PM	#7
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 And this is what the inside looks like... I will work on it some more when I get the cab back on or at least level.. Working with the cab tilted was hard on a fat guy... I will work on filling the other small holes later in the week. I am keeping the square hole for a vintage AC.... Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-13-2011, 07:53 PM	#8
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Are you going to customize the body and lower the suspension or make it into a sleeper?Either way its going to be a nice ride.

12-13-2011, 08:09 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 E911manager, it's looking great! Man you're working fast too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-13-2011, 08:15 PM	#10
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Factory chrome bumpers and side chrome with a "over the window" mirror like on firefighter736's. Ftom the pics I have seen in comparison it should have about a 2 inch drop from the factory height. I may go 1-2 inches lower or air ride but I want see what it looks like with the full weight on it. Most likely staggered shiny wheels and tires. 18x8 up front and 18x10 or 20x10 in the back. But the budget may require the current wheels and tires to stay for a while. AC is more important!! I want to pull the boat to local lakes so i need to keep it practical. Shaved the stake pockets and shaving the old fuel hole. The bed was bought with a partial mod to mid 80's cadalac tail lights frenched in but not sure I am crazy about it. I am thinking about going back to factory lights but lower them some for a subtle change. I picked a color but a guy has to keep something secret!! It will be two tone though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-13-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Thanks dieselwrencher. 12-16 hours a weekend but another 10-12 hours a week planning. This weekend I have got to organize the SHOP!!!! ROFLMAO!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-17-2011, 01:12 PM	#12
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Subscribed. Been watching your build for a while now and don't want to miss a single thing. Great job you're doing.

12-17-2011, 05:31 PM	#13
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 This build is inspiring and very awesome! Great work. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-17-2011, 07:53 PM	#14
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Keep it up man! It is great that you have figured out such an awesome swap/build.

12-17-2011, 10:36 PM	#15
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Thanks everyone. I got the front bumper mounts tacked in place today. I will start with the bed mounts tomorrow. That is going to be a task in order to get the body lines to line up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640



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12-18-2011, 10:35 PM	#16
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 I finished up the front bumper mounts today. Thanks to this web site for all the pics for me to look at and figure out how it should be placed.. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640 Last edited by E911manager; 12-18-2011 at 10:44 PM.

12-18-2011, 10:46 PM	#17
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Yes dear, I am out of the shower and ready to go to dinner... See you in 15 minutes Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-18-2011, 10:50 PM	#18
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Halfway done with mocking up the bed mounts.. This isnt your normal bed mounts... Was stopping here but felt I could brace up the frame some more and also use all 8 mounting points from the original bed. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-18-2011, 10:54 PM	#19
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 One more cross member to hold up the front of the tank and I will be done.. Everything seems to be lining up. I intend to put the fill neck behind the tag in the bumper and that seems to be lining up also. This really stiffened up the frame.. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-19-2011, 11:12 AM	#21
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 That was actually the phone call I was getting.. We were late.. __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-19-2011, 03:23 PM	#22
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 I am flat out amazed and how much progress you are making so quickly. I sure wish I could fab stuff up that fast. I have to keep my stuff stock for a reason Keep up the good work, this is so interesting to watch. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

12-19-2011, 03:26 PM	#23
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Subscribed! Great work at lightning speed.. I don't miss that RED dirt. I have family spread all over OK. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-19-2011, 09:50 PM	#24
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Bears, I ate up with it. I show people pictures like it is a new baby. People close to me tell me that I problems and need counseling. It will slow way down when I get to areas I am less familiar with like wiring and body work. Old iron, that is a red dirt floor in my open top (and sides) shop. I know it looks like a stained concrete floor but you got me!!! I don't know any different. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-20-2011, 01:24 AM	#25
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: 64 chevy swb on a 94 chevy caprice frame w/ lt1 Very cool build, I'm in.

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