Project truck dream 65"

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

LOL just messin with ya, down here I cut my hair REAL short too hot.. Here is a pic of me and the ole lady . That was a bike we built for a give away raffle...

Good mornin ! I remember the heat down there ! All the locals figured I was nuts,I was one of the few that rode during the day through July,it was cooler sitting at a light than It was doing 90mph....Im sure you know all about it !

Like the bike !

This is my latest,bought it new in '07,first wheels I ever owned that were new.

Talk soon.

Cheers,
Ed.

[lenguini]

All...,at least I want to believe ....all is completed in the cab.......?...........so into smoothing then epoxy primer it goes ! Oh...,new stereo hole needs to be cut..........urg

Why the hesitation........? Guess this means its final,I just know Im going to forget something.

Remember,this truck was started a year and a half ago,but its been sitting in the back yard since....2005.
What I'm getting at is 5 to 6 years of build ideas going through the melon and now there's closure but uncertainty at the same time.

Anyone else ever go through this.....or am I just that special !

[65 old school]

Nice work !.
I'm with you the dash stopped to short.
I added 2 & 1/2 inches to mine for a/c vents

[Captainfab]

Those are two of the nicest dash extensions I have seen.....nice work to both of you. I think I have only seen one other that looked good. Most of them definitely look like an add on.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by 65 old school

Nice work !.
I'm with you the dash stopped to short.
I added 2 & 1/2 inches to mine for a/c vents

Nice job on your dash Clean and looks right !

Cheers,
Ed

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Those are two of the nicest dash extensions I have seen.....nice work to both of you. I think I have only seen one other that looked good. Most of them definitely look like an add on.

Thanks Cap,appreciate the complement,have a great night.

Cheers,
Ed.

[cdp]

Lenguini, Awsome metalsmithing! I own a rod shop in N.E. Ohio my first truck was "65 GMC You're doing great. I will stop back

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by cdp

Lenguini, Awsome metalsmithing! I own a rod shop in N.E. Ohio my first truck was "65 GMC You're doing great. I will stop back

Thanks,I appreciate it.I'll give Tyler a pat on the back for you as well ! He's a very talented lad and I couldn't of done it with out his help and expertise.
We did have some issues with corner pieces the first time around,but got it right on the second.

Ill be posting more pics soon.

Cheers,
Ed.

[joe231]

That dash looks awesome Ed!!
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[65Custom]

After seeing these dash extensions I have to rethink how I'm going to do mine. What I have worked up definitely would look like a add on.

Although these trucks were filled with add ons from the factory. I need to rethink it now. Gezzz more mental work!!!! it just hurts my head.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by joe231

That dash looks awesome Ed!!
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Thank you Joe,I always appreciate the good words !

Cheers,
Ed

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

After seeing these dash extensions I have to rethink how I'm going to do mine. What I have worked up definitely would look like a add on.

Although these trucks were filled with add ons from the factory. I need to rethink it now. Gezzz more mental work!!!! it just hurts my head.

I had a couple pics saved from my previous research on a few truck websites,dash is similar to yours...looks pretty good when finished ! Id go with it.

Cheers,
Ed

[DRTYRAT30]

i dig what you did with the dash, truck is going to be cool man...

[lenguini]

Interior is now painted,chose a later model Chevy white.I'v been trying to decide on an exterior colour for a year which may end up being different from the interior,so white was a good universal choice.

I have seen a few trucks sprayed that way and liked it. I myself feel that it breaks it up nice,after all this was an original choice by Chevy at the factory.

Shot with a base clear waterborne paint,I was a little sceptical with the waterborne as not many shops have any good to say about it.On the other hand,all the solvent base paints have been pulled from the shelves due to new environmental laws...its not like we have a choice now.

I was lucky enough to meet a top notch painter that swears buy it.He's sprayed a number of local hotrods here with it,the quality and finish is top's !
I was able to get some of the dash components in before taking the pics,couldn't wait !

The pics are ok,but my lighting is poor so they don't do the paint much justice.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

i dig what you did with the dash, truck is going to be cool man...

Thanks ! Its starting to take shape and that's a good feeling !

Cheers,
Ed

[Delmo]

Originally Posted by lenguini

Hello Delmo,small world ! Id rather be In Burbank right now myself...cold and raining here,hopefully get some spring soon.Mabey we might know some of the same people,keep in touch,Ill be updating on the project soon

Man you are bustin out. nice work. Do you know Roger Goldammer? My other buddy out the goes by Jimmy.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Delmo

Man you are bustin out. nice work. Do you know Roger Goldammer? My other buddy out the goes by Jimmy.

Thanks for the good word ! Yes,I know Roger well,were friends from way back.On my way to visit him and his '65 project this weekend.
Not sure about your other friend.

Cheers,
Ed

[Delmo]

Cool man, well the truck looks great. Say hi to Roger for me and keep up the great work.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Delmo

Cool man, well the truck looks great. Say hi to Roger for me and keep up the great work.

Good mornin ! and thanks again.When I get over to Roger's should I say hi from Delmo or...........let me know !
I'm not sure if this is your real name or member name.
Cheers,
Ed.

[Delmo]

Del or Delmo, he'll figure it out. LOL

[lenguini]

Well.........next set of pics show the steering column back in.The tilt column is out of a 73 Chev van,used an upgrade kit for the flasher,signal and tilt arm.Still waiting for the shorty shift arm,which was a cool find and will work well with a smaller wheel.

Also in is .....the new steering wheel.....only a year to make a choice on that...............,(I think its time to go see a shrink ) gauge cluster and pedals.

At the same time the dash was being modified,I opted to smooth all of the spotwelds around the top perimeter of the firewall.I have seen a few trucks with this step skipped and thought it looked unfinished,so Im glad the time was taken to do it !
I made beauty rings for the top of the defrost vents,a nice little addition that matches the rest of the Vintage air vents/louvers.

Sun visors were pulled from a later model Chev C10. I wanted to have the pivot hook so the visor didn't vibrate when going down the road.This truck only came with a drivers side visor from the factory,to have both sides now is a bonus !
The visor arms were modified so they sit higher than the factory location.I have made mounts for my seats that raise them up 2",so the visors had to be raised out of my site line.

Stay tuned folks,more updates on the way.
Cheers !

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by lenguini

Well.........next set of pics show the steering column back in.The tilt column is out of a 73 Chev van,used an upgrade kit for the flasher,signal and tilt arm.Still waiting for the shorty shift arm,which was a cool find and will work well with a smaller wheel.

Also in is .....the new steering wheel.....only a year to make a choice on that...............,(I think its time to go see a shrink ) gauge cluster and pedals.

At the same time the dash was being modified,I opted to smooth all of the spotwelds around the top perimeter of the firewall.I have seen a few trucks with this step skipped and thought it looked unfinished,so Im glad the time was taken to do it !
I made beauty rings for the top of the defrost vents,a nice little addition that matches the rest of the Vintage air vents/louvers.

Sun visors were pulled from a later model Chev C10. I wanted to have the pivot hook so the visor didn't vibrate when going down the road.This truck only came with a drivers side visor from the factory,to have both sides now is a bonus !
The visor arms were modified so they sit higher than the factory location.I have made mounts for my seats that raise them up 2",so the visors had to be raised out of my site line.

Stay tuned folks,more updates on the way.
Cheers !

That dash is sharp, I really like they way you have done it.

p.s.

can you provide more pics of the visor mods you made

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

That dash is sharp, I really like they way you have done it.

p.s.

can you provide more pics of the visor mods you made

Are you raising your seat/s ? We can go from there with pics you need,as you may not need to do all the work I did.

Cheers,
Ed

[65Custom]

I still need to get the seat I plan to use, I'm not there yet but would love to see how you put the later year sun visors in with the catch tabs, which is a great idea to keep them from flopping around like the originals did after they got some use.

[A.T. RockDriller]

I just love this thing.

You sure have the right idea on yer interior mods...
Can't wait to see more.