64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

It's a great feeling to be able to start bolting things together.

That is truck builder gospel right there !!

[Bomp]

Slick work on that frame. Looking top notch!

[Ronw435]

Your doing a great job dj383ss. What an awesome build. You really are an inspiration to all us first timers. I will be cutting the rocker panels off when I get the cab back on the truck. I don't believe I have as extensive rust as you had but like you said I really wont know until I get it off. Thanks for the information on the Top Banana site. Good to know that the fitment is better than LMC. It saves on the pocket book, as I have recently retired and am now on a fixed income.......or at least that is what the wife says.......lol. Looking forward to more pics. I am going to try and get more pics on my build.

Was wondering what kind of spray gun are you using. I had a fellow who paints for a living tell me I should try a LVLP paint gun. He said they are easier to work with and don't waste as much paint as the HVLP guns. (less overspray) I have a 3 hp 8.6cfm compressor so it would fit my budget better as a new compressor is not in the budget. What does everyone think?

[aggie91]

Your truck is looking good!

Ronw435 - Paint Guns:
When I switched from Conventional to HVLP, I was amazed at the amount of paint I was saving.
I don't know much about the LVLP guns so I looked it up here:
http://www.spraygunworld.com/Information2/LVLP.htm

Seems they have an even better transfer efficency then the HVLP. I might have to look into it later once I have my shop in order...

[1963c-10]

Frame looks awesome....pulling together nicely!!!!

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Great progress, man. The chassis looks great. It's a great feeling to be able to start bolting things together.

Yes sir you got that right. I'm trying to catch up with you but not quite there yet

Originally Posted by McMurphy

That is truck builder gospel right there !!

It is very motivation to say the least. I am tired of rust!

Originally Posted by Bomp

Slick work on that frame. Looking top notch!

Thanks Bomp feel humble to have a master fabricator watching my build.

Originally Posted by Ronw435

Your doing a great job dj383ss. What an awesome build. You really are an inspiration to all us first timers. I will be cutting the rocker panels off when I get the cab back on the truck. I don't believe I have as extensive rust as you had but like you said I really wont know until I get it off. Thanks for the information on the Top Banana site. Good to know that the fitment is better than LMC. It saves on the pocket book, as I have recently retired and am now on a fixed income.......or at least that is what the wife says.......lol. Looking forward to more pics. I am going to try and get more pics on my build.


Was wondering what kind of spray gun are you using. I had a fellow who paints for a living tell me I should try a LVLP paint gun. He said they are easier to work with and don't waste as much paint as the HVLP guns. (less overspray) I have a 3 hp 8.6cfm compressor so it would fit my budget better as a new compressor is not in the budget. What does everyone think?

Thank You Ron. This forum is a great place with a lot of great people. Very motivational for me to read the builds and be inspired so if I can do the same I am glad too. When you order from Top Banana in my experience it has taken about two weeks for parts to arrive at my doorstep from the time I ordered them. I did have the driver A-pillar backorderd and it took a month to arrive. I didn't know it was backordered until I received my order.

I am using an HVLP gun my dad bought back in 2000 when we painted my Caprice. He did all the painting I just helped with the prep work. This is my first time using a spray gun. I also have an old siphon style gun that is easier to use but the HVLP yields better results an less overspray. May I suggest watching these videos on Youtube it helped me a lot. He shares a lot of good information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_9WQmicyJU

I do have a big compressor and it usually kicks on about the 3/4 of the way through a full cup in the gun. I found that 43 psi works best for me. I was using about 35 psi and getting a lot of runs with the HOT ROD FLATZ I'm using.

Originally Posted by aggie91

Your truck is looking good!

Ronw435 - Paint Guns:
When I switched from Conventional to HVLP, I was amazed at the amount of paint I was saving.
I don't know much about the LVLP guns so I looked it up here:
http://www.spraygunworld.com/Information2/LVLP.htm

Seems they have an even better transfer efficency then the HVLP. I might have to look into it later once I have my shop in order...

Thank You. And thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Frame looks awesome....pulling together nicely!!!!

Thank You. Slowly but surely getting there. I hope to have the front done in the next couple of weeks, and then I will turn my attention to the engine and trans. Going to strip the engine and paint it Detroit Diesel Alpine Green with finned aluminum valve covers, oil pan, and air cleaner. Found some in my budget on ebay. About $150 for all three. Still trying to decide if I am going to paint the Edelbrock intake green or not.

Bret

[Grizz1963]

I have downloaded a few pics of your chassis and diff onto my phone and now know I have even more work to look forward to Brett........ thank you

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I have downloaded a few pics of your chassis and diff onto my phone and now know I have even more work to look forward to Brett........ thank you

Your welcome. Kinda cool you have pics of my truck on your phone.

Well I was off work today got a few things done.

Put the last coat of black on the a-arms, steering box, battery tray, and core support.



I then decided to see how clean I could get the trans with my cheap oven cleaner. After about 4 soaks and scraping it is ready for some paint. Love that oven cleaner.












Started on the engine getting it ready for paint. Hit a snag that kinda bummed me out. The intake manifold is cracked on both ends near the bolt holes due to someone over tightening. Not a big deal but the nail in the coffin was the thermostat housing bolt that stripped off. I tried welding a nut on it several times and let it soak in PB blaster but never could get it to break loose. So tried drilling it out and didn't get it completely centered and messed up the heli coil. I realize I could get this fixed but will probably just buy a new one or steal the one off of the Caprice.

Can't wait to get rid of the Orange. Haven't painted an Engine Chevy orange since my first one in 95'







Plan to get some primer and paint on them on Saturday.

Bret

[Lowl!f3]

Holy cow thats alot of work. if I had a shop I would of probably frame off mine. But I want to drive it lol. So for me to make that goal. It will not be that drastic lol

[WhippinSaw]

Wow, I'm liking it . keep the pictures coming, really amazing the progress your making, I made a copy of your sandblast booth, Thanks for helping

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by Lowl!f3

Holy cow thats alot of work. if I had a shop I would of probably frame off mine. But I want to drive it lol. So for me to make that goal. It will not be that drastic lol

You are right about that. But when I'm working on it that's when I clear my mind and lose all my stress for a short period of time. I don't know what I'm going to do when I'm finished.

Originally Posted by WhippinSaw

Wow, I'm liking it . keep the pictures coming, really amazing the progress your making, I made a copy of your sandblast booth, Thanks for helping

Thank you glad you could use my blastin boot idea.

I got some color on the Engine and trans this evening. I am in love with both colors. I was worried the green was to dark but in my opinion it is perfect. It will really look awesome with the finned valve covers and oil pan. And I plan on detailing the bolts or buying an ARP engine kit.











I hope the paint sticks. I prepped real well. Degreased everything and then use a Grease wax remover twice.

Tomorrow's plan is to get the oil pan, valve covers, front cover, water pump, and intake blasted and some paint on them.

Bret

[McMurphy]

when I'm working on it that's when I clear my mind and lose all my stress for a short period of time. I don't know what I'm going to do when I'm finished.

Easy answer brother = find some open road and DRIVE IT ........ will work the same magic, I promise !!

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Easy answer brother = find some open road and DRIVE IT ........ will work the same magic, I promise !!

I'll be driving it a lot then

[62 Barnfind]

Bret, I glad to see you are going with the green on the engine. I guess you are going to make it look original under the hood? I think it will make the truck look good. Good job!

[bj383ss]

Hey John thanks for looking in. I'm not going for a stock look, more of a 60's custom Hot Rod look. I just saw someone's engine on here painted with this green and fell in love. I think it is going to look awesome with the finned valve covers and oil pan I plan to get. Will be using the stock pieces for now though. Its a cool color and different from everything else you see. No more Orange!

Bret

[bj383ss]

Spent most of the day cleaning engine fasteners, painting, and cleaning and organizing garage.











The engine mounts look to be in good shape but they had Orange overspray on them so I just shot them with low gloss black.



Have to run by my dads and get my stash of gaskets and should be able to button the whole engine up on this weekend. Also placed a few orders for the parts I need to finish the front suspension and install the engine and trans.

Vacation starts in 14 days!

Bret

[clemdaddy]

engine looks sweet, ya gotta love that alpine green. looking forward to seeing it installed in that extra sweet chassis. great work man....

[WhippinSaw]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

alpine green. great work man....

I got the chevy orange too, Liking that green, Is it alpine green i wanna get?

[1963c-10]

Nice job....paint looks great!!!!!

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

engine looks sweet, ya gotta love that alpine green. looking forward to seeing it installed in that extra sweet chassis. great work man....

I can't wait to install it. I have a trans cross member on its way!

Originally Posted by WhippinSaw

I got the chevy orange too, Liking that green, Is it alpine green i wanna get?

Thank You WhippinSaw. It is Dupli Color Engine Enamel. Detroit Diesel Alpine Green.

Amazon.com: Dupli-Color DE1618 Ceramic Detroit...

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

WOW! BJ! This is looking just beautiful!

Thank you TJ. I love the green and so does the wife.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice job....paint looks great!!!!!

Thank You

I got a few more bits and pieces on tonight.

Water pump painted and new gasket installed.





Put the Harmonic balancer on and bolted water pump on, and mocked the pulleys to see how the black would look. I like it a lot.

[62 Barnfind]

Good Job!

[markeb01]

I really like what you're doing with the engine too. It's also going to look great with finned aluminum components as well.

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I really like what you're doing with the engine too. It's also going to look great with finned aluminum components as well.

Thanks Mark. I can't wait to get the finned parts but it will be few months probably. Today I did more blasting and painting. My Dad stopped by to check out my updates and offer some advice on the broken oil pan bolt in my block. I have a solid plan to fix that now. He really liked all my progress and thought the Green engine was cool. He said it looked like a Pontiac color.

Had a buddy stop by and we rewired his boat trailer and then the wife and MIL made me a late Father's day lunch. It was a great day.

I keep thinking at some point I am going to run out of parts to sandblast and paint. I guess it will be done then...

[siggyfreud]

Diggin the paint. Engine looks really clean and classic too. Transmission came out great as well. I almost regret not doing mine in a nice metal color.

[Jeff La]

I gotta say, It's looking good