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62stepside longbox · 03-14-2017, 12:41 AM

Nice job, I'm interested to see how the wheel turns out

**Palf70Step** · 07-11-2017, 05:16 AM

Nice work on the interior!

rusty76 · 07-11-2017, 07:54 PM

I'm liking the colors

Notch1988 · 07-22-2017, 11:16 PM

Colors look good

allytle · 07-22-2017, 11:19 PM

Love it!

Alberta65 · 07-24-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Notch1988

Colors look good

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Originally Posted by allytle

Love it!

thanks guys! I'm really happy with the way things are coming together, unfortunately I'm back up at work. I was hoping to have it back together by now but what do you do...

Alberta65 · 07-24-2017, 10:52 PM

C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

pulled this rats nest out of the back of the box.... starting to wire up the LED turn signals and brake lights...

I thought I had it sorted but plugged it back in and got nothing!! Im hoping it was just the signal switch, When I'm back home I will try and find a solid state mechanical flasher that will fix it....

C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Alberta65 · 07-24-2017, 10:55 PM

also Im looking for an opinion, I though about adding the sill plates but when I add them on it just looks way to busy... what do you think?

a.

C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

or b.

C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

vetnat · 07-28-2017, 12:07 AM

I'm liking a.

Alberta65 · 07-28-2017, 11:27 PM

ya i think I agree with A, it looks cleaner but I was thinking about just laying down some clear 3M over the rockers...

Alberta65 · 10-11-2017, 10:50 PM

Well its been a little while since I made any progress... or should I say since I documented it hear in the build thread. I have been tinkering away here and there and have made some good strides towards finishing (or at least being back on the road)...

First I began to test fit my drivers side front fender. Fit really well except I wasn't happy with the lineup to the rocker. So a little nip and tuck and I can live with it for the time being.

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

and prestooo

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Alberta65 · 10-11-2017, 10:58 PM

Next it came down to the passenger side front fender... it was not nearly in as good of shape. As per usual a little grinding found a ton of bondo work here and there.... of course it always seems to be on a bad curve or distinct body line.

Should have called this "Project Bondo Removal"

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr
This is how we started...

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Not quite my best gap work on a patch but it was shaped well... Sure wish I had a fancy wheel, all of my metal shaping is done with a hammer on a shop stool cushion...

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Next a little patch on the bottom and you can see another rust hole on the front here but I stupidly never took pictures of that repair..

Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

Alberta65 · 10-11-2017, 11:00 PM

Next if was a quick shot of primer and bedliner on the inside of the fenders after checking fitment one last time...

Alberta65 · 10-11-2017, 11:04 PM

hung both the fenders and began to work on gaps. Also don't worry there is no bondo on there just a couple coats of filler primer to smooth things out..

Alberta65 · 10-14-2017, 11:30 PM

so I broke out the brushes....

Alberta65 · 10-25-2017, 11:11 PM

had a little time to finish up the other side of the paint last weekend while getting some red bull straight rhythm in!!

so finally the truck was able to head back up ad down the road.

FIRST THINGS FIRST... TO THE DIRTBIKE TRACK!

...well lets be honest.... yankee had to check it out first when I got it home

Alberta65 · 10-25-2017, 11:29 PM

Ok, now if anyone is still paying attention I have a couple questions to throw out to the crowd and see if anyone can help me out here...

1. The Classic Sound (or whatever its called) radio I installed is doing some funky stuff. When the ignition is in the on position, the radio works great, all six speakers play and the radio has good reception. BUT when i actually turn the truck on, then the radio is very choppy... This has confused me greatly and I've checked all grounds and everything I have in my limited knowledge of car audio and can't figure it out.

2. Now the second one is an air ride question... I have noticed in order to level the truck out I'm running about 30psi in the back and 70 psi in the front..... If I run the same pressure front and rear the truck has a nasty rake! I may be a child of the 90s but this chevy isn't.. no rake wanted here. So I mounted the bags in the stock location of the rear springs but I still feel like it should be able to sit lower with the frame notch...

ANY ADVICE?!?!

ffshrek · 10-27-2017, 07:51 PM

My stereo does the same thing. I thought it was the unit, so I got a new one and it still did it. I hooked up an external power source and it still did it, the only thing thing that has helped is to unplug the antena. I have a HEI and I think it is something to do with leakage/bleed from the coil. Wierd.

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2017, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberta65

Ok, now if anyone is still paying attention I have a couple questions to throw out to the crowd and see if anyone can help me out here...

1. The Classic Sound (or whatever its called) radio I installed is doing some funky stuff. When the ignition is in the on position, the radio works great, all six speakers play and the radio has good reception. BUT when i actually turn the truck on, then the radio is very choppy... This has confused me greatly and I've checked all grounds and everything I have in my limited knowledge of car audio and can't figure it out.

2. Now the second one is an air ride question... I have noticed in order to level the truck out I'm running about 30psi in the back and 70 psi in the front..... If I run the same pressure front and rear the truck has a nasty rake! I may be a child of the 90s but this chevy isn't.. no rake wanted here. So I mounted the bags in the stock location of the rear springs but I still feel like it should be able to sit lower with the frame notch...

ANY ADVICE?!?!

For ur #1, I had the same issue when I went to a non_GM HEI. I ended up installing a noise suppressor. That seemed to take care of all my issues
This is what I used

https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-B1.../dp/B000FKP7MG

Alberta65 · 10-28-2017, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

For ur #1, I had the same issue when I went to a non_GM HEI. I ended up installing a noise suppressor. That seemed to take care of all my issues
This is what I used

https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-B1.../dp/B000FKP7MG

Awesome thank you for the help!!
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Notch1988 · 10-30-2017, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberta65

Ok, now if anyone is still paying attention I have a couple questions to throw out to the crowd and see if anyone can help me out here...

2. Now the second one is an air ride question... I have noticed in order to level the truck out I'm running about 30psi in the back and 70 psi in the front..... If I run the same pressure front and rear the truck has a nasty rake! I may be a child of the 90s but this chevy isn't.. no rake wanted here. So I mounted the bags in the stock location of the rear springs but I still feel like it should be able to sit lower with the frame notch...

ANY ADVICE?!?!

The front will take more pressure due to the weight of the engine versus just an empty truck box. If you air out the back and it doesn't go low enough you're likely bottoming out your shocks.

Alberta65 · 10-30-2017, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notch1988

The front will take more pressure due to the weight of the engine versus just an empty truck box. If you air out the back and it doesn't go low enough you're likely bottoming out your shocks.

Thanks I'll have to check that out when I'm back at the shop, I know it's not hitting the bump stops inside the c notches so I've still got room that way. Is there a way of relocating the shock mounts?
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Robert Haas · 10-30-2017, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alberta65

Thanks I'll have to check that out when I'm back at the shop, I know it's not hitting the bump stops inside the c notches so I've still got room that way. Is there a way of relocating the shock mounts?
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Pay attention to drive shaft clearance and pinion angle.

Alberta65 · 10-31-2017, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Haas

Pay attention to drive shaft clearance and pinion angle.

will do thanks!

jweb · 10-30-2017, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberta65

Thanks I'll have to check that out when I'm back at the shop, I know it's not hitting the bump stops inside the c notches so I've still got room that way. Is there a way of relocating the shock mounts?
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You can use these shock relocate brackets.
http://www.azproperformance.com/Dead...63-72-C10.html

07-11-2017, 05:16 AM	#2
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07-11-2017, 07:54 PM	#3
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07-22-2017, 11:16 PM	#4
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Colors look good __________________ 66 GMC swb dropmember accuair Link to my build: My GMC Project

07-22-2017, 11:19 PM	#5
allytle Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: lake havasu city, az Posts: 129	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Love it!

07-24-2017, 10:52 PM	#7
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr pulled this rats nest out of the back of the box.... starting to wire up the LED turn signals and brake lights... I thought I had it sorted but plugged it back in and got nothing!! Im hoping it was just the signal switch, When I'm back home I will try and find a solid state mechanical flasher that will fix it.... C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

03-14-2017, 12:41 AM	#1
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Nice job, I'm interested to see how the wheel turns out __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-24-2017, 10:55 PM	#8
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' also Im looking for an opinion, I though about adding the sill plates but when I add them on it just looks way to busy... what do you think? a. C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr or b. C10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

07-28-2017, 12:07 AM	#9
vetnat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 510	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' I'm liking a. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

07-28-2017, 11:27 PM	#10
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' ya i think I agree with A, it looks cleaner but I was thinking about just laying down some clear 3M over the rockers...

10-11-2017, 10:50 PM	#11
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Well its been a little while since I made any progress... or should I say since I documented it hear in the build thread. I have been tinkering away here and there and have made some good strides towards finishing (or at least being back on the road)... First I began to test fit my drivers side front fender. Fit really well except I wasn't happy with the lineup to the rocker. So a little nip and tuck and I can live with it for the time being. Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr and prestooo Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

10-11-2017, 10:58 PM	#12
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Next it came down to the passenger side front fender... it was not nearly in as good of shape. As per usual a little grinding found a ton of bondo work here and there.... of course it always seems to be on a bad curve or distinct body line. Should have called this "Project Bondo Removal" Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr This is how we started... Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr Not quite my best gap work on a patch but it was shaped well... Sure wish I had a fancy wheel, all of my metal shaping is done with a hammer on a shop stool cushion... Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr Next a little patch on the bottom and you can see another rust hole on the front here but I stupidly never took pictures of that repair.. Moreeeee c10 by Craig Warren, on Flickr

10-11-2017, 11:00 PM	#13
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Next if was a quick shot of primer and bedliner on the inside of the fenders after checking fitment one last time...

10-11-2017, 11:04 PM	#14
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' hung both the fenders and began to work on gaps. Also don't worry there is no bondo on there just a couple coats of filler primer to smooth things out..

10-14-2017, 11:30 PM	#15
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' so I broke out the brushes....

10-25-2017, 11:11 PM	#16
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' had a little time to finish up the other side of the paint last weekend while getting some red bull straight rhythm in!! so finally the truck was able to head back up ad down the road. FIRST THINGS FIRST... TO THE DIRTBIKE TRACK! ...well lets be honest.... yankee had to check it out first when I got it home



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10-25-2017, 11:29 PM	#17
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' Ok, now if anyone is still paying attention I have a couple questions to throw out to the crowd and see if anyone can help me out here... 1. The Classic Sound (or whatever its called) radio I installed is doing some funky stuff. When the ignition is in the on position, the radio works great, all six speakers play and the radio has good reception. BUT when i actually turn the truck on, then the radio is very choppy... This has confused me greatly and I've checked all grounds and everything I have in my limited knowledge of car audio and can't figure it out. 2. Now the second one is an air ride question... I have noticed in order to level the truck out I'm running about 30psi in the back and 70 psi in the front..... If I run the same pressure front and rear the truck has a nasty rake! I may be a child of the 90s but this chevy isn't.. no rake wanted here. So I mounted the bags in the stock location of the rear springs but I still feel like it should be able to sit lower with the frame notch... ANY ADVICE?!?!

10-27-2017, 07:51 PM	#18
ffshrek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Parowan Utah Posts: 4	Re: 1965 C10 ... Project Name: Just Learnin' My stereo does the same thing. I thought it was the unit, so I got a new one and it still did it. I hooked up an external power source and it still did it, the only thing thing that has helped is to unplug the antena. I have a HEI and I think it is something to do with leakage/bleed from the coil. Wierd.

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