1965 C20 fleet side longbed DD low budget build.

[mattbert56]

For sure I'll check it out man. Getting ready to buy all the bearings for the motor soon.

[mattbert56]

Moved the truck across the lot just rolling It. guess that's it's first maiden voyage got great millage! but either way. Here's just a few pictures I snapped.

[mattbert56]

Got off work at 5 and got busting to work! drilled out the rivets on the front radiator support shelf And drilled out the rear cab mount. Modified the radiator support to fit above the front spring mount, and got it bolted up. The old one sheered off from the frame. Got both of the inner fenders installed with new inner fender to cab seals.

Then the hood got tossed on the hood hinges for the first time on the new 4x4 frame And cab. HOLY MOSES I can barly reach the top of the hood when it's all the way up. Sheesh. and I'm 5,11" ha. So now that that's all on I need to replace front cab bushings to level out the trucks body lines.. Guna use a horse stall mat...

Oh and at work today I'm about 50% done with restoring the blinker assemblies all sandblasted and half of the parts are painted. They should clean up the truck a bit when installed. Hopefully this weekend.

[mattbert56]

Shot the hood inserts gloss white. Only one small run. Nothing that can't be sanded out. And got the Chevrolet portion. Shot in primer. Waiting until someone convinces me to shoot it gloss black or semi gloss.....I can't make up my mind.

[Joe Pass]

Looks good....Black grill letters might disappear in front of the radiator ?, maybe Metallic Silver. I have had some fun with Duplicolor cast colors then clear them in urethane. food for thought.....I will have to check it out sometime soon.
Joe

[mattbert56]

Definitely. The letters are getting sprayed white just the raised portion. The semi gloss black is just for the negative space.

[Joe Pass]

ahhh...

[mattbert56]

This was just after being Shot. It is much more...matte

[mattbert56]

Got around to hanging the fenders and lining up the trim a bit better, put in the restored blinker inserts. And put the seat in the front, turned out nice it's temporary until I have the 65 re upholstered to factory original. Anyone have tips on what material to use?

[1963c-10]

Sure is some pretty brightwork up front.....really pops and will look even better once paint is done.

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Sure is some pretty brightwork up front.....really pops and will look even better once paint is done.

Thanks buddy. I think this weekend I'm going to mask and shoot the Chevrolet letters white. Might even try towire and install the grill.

[1963c-10]

Right on....will be looking for pics and updates!! Also....is that a unity model ch spotlight? I have a driver side s-6 mounted but been keeping eyes peeled for a ch. Any pics of it closer up?

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

got a few goodies for the truck today, its original for what the truck came with from factory, probably not the exact one tho. the hub caps are off a 2000s gmc 3/4 ton, been looking for them for long time! but i need all new metric wheel studs.

Here ya go. It's frame page 2 of my build. I can always get more pics when I'm home. But not sure on the brand. I'll check for ya.

[mattbert56]

Guess I can't quote the pictures... either way. Bottom of page 2. There a few pics of it.

[1963c-10]

Yeah I saw those.....if its a unity the model should be on the back. I think its an unity h-1 model though.

[mattbert56]

I'll tell ya what. When I'm home at 5 I'll take a gander at it and get back to you. Plus now I'm just curious myself

[mattbert56]

Small update. Started masking off the front grill today with frisket. Hope to lay some color later this afternoon when it warms up a bit. And scored a 327 roller motor with one flat cam lobe from a friend. in trade for little work he needs done. The motors not for the 65 but thought I would share

[Joe Pass]

He,y I like that small block chevy, peaks my interest now

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Sweet project! I looked into the frisket, but it says not for auto paint or applications :/

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Sweet project! I looked into the frisket, but it says not for auto paint or applications :/

Thanks man! And Good to know bout the frisket thanks! It from the shop I work in so I figured that it'd work fine. Never noticed anything bout it not being Ment for paint. I'll peel it off n put on some masking tape. Won't take long.

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

He,y I like that small block chevy, peaks my interest now

OH now your interested because it has a SB psh. That's going in the 56 Belair I was showing ya pictures of last time I was over. It won't be a one tire frier no more. I want to find ish it befor my dad gets to old to drive so he can drive it one last time. He used to drive the 56 from sf to San Jose every day for 20 years.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

Thanks man! And Good to know bout the frisket thanks! It from the shop I work in so I figured that it'd work fine. Never noticed anything bout it not being Ment for paint. I'll peel it off n put on some masking tape. Won't take long.

I bet if you dont leave it long, you should be fine!

Just saw you're from Santa Rosa..was born and raised there!

[mattbert56]

That's awesome! Iv been raised here since I was 5. but my hearts in the mid west. Nebraska area. I'm here for however long it may be. But one thing that's nice is all the sunshine we get.

Sounds like the frisket peals off paint? Or does the adhesive etch the paint?

[Joe Pass]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

OH now your interested because it has a SB psh. That's going in the 56 Belair I was showing ya pictures of last time I was over. It won't be a one tire frier no more. I want to find ish it befor my dad gets to old to drive so he can drive it one last time. He used to drive the 56 from sf to San Jose every day for 20 years.

I don't want to tie up your thread, but I have some SBC parts like a crate motor cam/lifters etc... just hit me up if interested

[mattbert56]

What's the cas lift and duration? Just stock