63 Fleetside Chevy C10 build

[bhc41051]

Cardboard cover, your truck had one when it was new. I bought mine at Classic Parts.
use promotional code "Stovebolt" and you'll get 5% off your order. It's shipped rolled up. after you unroll it, it takes a day or so to flatten out. You have to slice the ends and fold (you'll see the marks) and use a staple gun. The ones you use installing insulation T-50. This shapes the ends to fit the tank. The flaps at the top slide into slots in the cab. You really have to take your time with it so you don't crease the cardboard.
http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-.../#.UikkQ_PD_IU

[TJ's Chevy]

I agree with bhc, but also the nice thing about an under cab tank is that it free's up cab space(You can put the seat back further, or use the space for storage). Either tank works. There's no better tank. The easiest way would just be to buy a stock behind the seat tank and filler neck and sending unit. I got mine at classic parts.

[diablo03]

That looks nice...maybe I will go with that option.
I ordered the classic parts catalog tonight, hopefully that will come in soon.

An in cab tank would be the easiest...maybe ill just fix the cab corners and do that.

Since my latest idea is to make it as showroom stock as possible
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[diablo03]

Another simple task, another big problem. Went to take off the wheel today to get the tire fixed...ended up stripping one of the bolts and there are still two others that are rusted solid on there.

Three hours of PB blaster and an impact wrench would not do anything to them.

[BOXER957]

Originally Posted by diablo03

Another simple task, another big problem. Went to take off the wheel today to get the tire fixed...ended up stripping one of the bolts and there are still two others that are rusted solid on there.

Three hours of PB blaster and an impact wrench would not do anything to them.

Sounds like you need to find someone with a torch. Heat the nut until it's cherry red and the nut will come off. I don't think a propane torch will do it but if it's all you have you could try it. Good luck

[diablo03]

Originally Posted by BOXER957

Sounds like you need to find someone with a torch. Heat the nut until it's cherry red and the nut will come off. I don't think a propane torch will do it but if it's all you have you could try it. Good luck

sadly a torch is not one of the tools i own...I may just drill them out and replace them at a later date......not my ideal solution, but a solution....

maybe I can get my hands on a propane torch.....

[TommyDuncan]

Does your power brakes look like mine?
I've been told they can be mounted anywhere so even though mounted differently they could be the same. I just got out of the pool or I would go take a better pic. I will in a few...

Keep at it! You are figuring things out and it's coming along. You are totally the kind of person I like to come over and help because you have the right attitude but you are a little far away for that.

That looks like dealer installed A/C to me. That is one of the few options mine doesn't have unfortunately.
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[TJ's Chevy]

That does look the same Tommy, matter a fact I am sure it is but just mounted on a different location.

[diablo03]

That does look the same...I wonder why the different locations....

It would be nice to have somebody around here who likes to work on these trucks...

I came wait to get mine road worthy
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[diablo03]

I seem to not have a turn signal on this truck.....does anyone have a picture of their stock one?
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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by diablo03

That does look the same...I wonder why the different locations....

It would be nice to have somebody around here who likes to work on these trucks...

I came wait to get mine road worthy
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Tommy's is a different year and its a gmc. Gmc, although looked almost the same as the chevy, had their differences.

[diablo03]

Ahh, I never noticed that it was a GMC...that probably explains it. I'm sure it is the same system.

I have a couple of days off here in the next few weeks before I go on vacation. I hope to get the truck reassembled with the exception of the pieces that I need to order in that time....

Then I will work on the little things...like bolting the seat back in place....fixing that gas tank and such.

then with a little luck we might just have something going for an inspection. I really want to start driving this thing on the road.....

need to also have the steering looked at to see why that is so hard to turn......

[TommyDuncan]

I took a closer look and I think they are the same. It appears you could.mount it anywhere if you made the lines and hoses long enough since it uses the stock master cylinder.

Here is a better pic...

It won't look like this for long. My next project is to clean up that mess....
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[diablo03]

Yup. That does look the same....I'm hoping in the next few weeks to place a rather large order for the bits and pieces I need to make the truck pass inspection. Sadly today was wasted at disassembling the equinox as it had a quick conversation with a large concrete flower pot.

I guess we will see!
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[diablo03]

The plan is to get the tire off Monday morning and get a new tire on it so I can get to an inspection station so I can get their take on what needs to be done
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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by diablo03

The plan is to get the tire off Monday morning and get a new tire on it so I can get to an inspection station so I can get their take on what needs to be done
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Here's a picture of the single wire alternator.

[TJ's Chevy]

And here's how I hooked it to the battery. All you have to do is run a straight wire to the battery like shown and all the oem wires you just leave connected until you put a new wiring harness in.

[TJ's Chevy]

Here's a picture of the voltage regulator and all the wiring. All you half to do is leave it like so until you get a new wiring harness, reason being is that you will no longer need to worry about the regulator.

[diablo03]

I see.... still looking at the alternator situation...I think just the voltage regulator might be bad...but I'll look into that more when I can get this damn tire off....

tmr will be dedicated to fixing the equinox and getting the tire off.....if the tire comes off...i will place an order for more parts for this beast to get it closer to inspection time.. if i have a little extra time, i might run it over to the inspection booth to get an idea on anything i may have overlooked for it to pass inspection.

[diablo03]

Yesterday had nothing done from either car....I did order the control arm for the equinox, but that was it.

Yey me!
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[diablo03]

got the equinox fixed today and ordered a in cab gas tank. damn wheel is still stuck on, if nothing else works, tomorrow i'm going to drill the stud and then put new ones when i redo the brakes.

[diablo03]

Gas tank arrived today!!!!
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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by diablo03

Gas tank arrived today!!!!
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Sweet! In cab or frame mounted????

[TJ's Chevy]

And as always...Pictures! No matter what it is!

[diablo03]

It's in a big cardboard box right now....I'm hoping to get it installed on Monday....but we all know uow well my plans tend to work....if I can get that installed, the rear of the cab de rusted, I'll be doing good....I know there are little pieces I need to get done too. So maybe ill work on that.
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