Project Old Blue, 1965 C10, Rebuild Version 2010

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by aggie91

We also moved my '65 to our shop in Tyler. Soon to have the 6.0 & 4L80e installed!

Are you finding the used motors/set-ups easy enough? I've been watching for a 6.0/4l80e myself.

[aggie91]

I can find 5.3/4L60e setups just about any day of the week. The 6.0/4l80e is harder to find and fetch a bit more money around here. Sometime you have to get a complete donor vehicle to get a good price on the parts you need...I lucked out on my 6.0/4L80eset up. I bought a wrecked truck from a local street sweeping company, sold parts off it and kept what I needed and then scrapped the rest.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by aggie91

I can find 5.3/4L60e setups just about any day of the week. The 6.0/4l80e is harder to find and fetch a bit more money around here. Sometime you have to get a complete donor vehicle to get a good price on the parts you need...I lucked out on my 6.0/4L80eset up. I bought a wrecked truck from a local street sweeping company, sold parts off it and kept what I needed and then scrapped the rest.

Gotcha. I've been watching a box truck w/a 6.0/4l80e. Not sure what I can get for the carcass w/o the drivetrain as it's a fairly large object (not something you want just sitting around). While I know 5.3's get the job done, I have no desire to add boost/complexity & don't like the gearing of 4l60e's.

[aggie91]

Well, its been a couple months with little work getting done on this truck. I have been working on my custom harness for the engine/transmission, but back to waiting on parts for it to move forward.

We did move the truck to my shop in Tyler and I got to work on it over the holidays some. I tested positive for COVID 12/17, so I ended up being quarantine until 12/31 for work. I was to be on vacation and going to my parents for Christmas so that did not happen...

Owen was able to come home for about a week after graduating from RTC with the Navy. He started is 2 week quarantine before he begins his A-School in Great Lakes on Jan 11th.

Korbin and I have spent some quality shop time on our two project over the last few days. Seems we have both gotten a bit of motivation to work on our junk.

[aggie91]

My '65 is getting a rattle can make over of sorts, as much as I want to redo it 100%, it is not in the budget or time frame I can do right now. I want to have this as a driver again and plan to have it in a parade later this year when Gillespie County has their parade, the City of Fredericksburg is 175 year old this year, and our family farm is the oldest continually family owned farm in the county. My truck was bought new in Fredericksburg and was used on the farm for may years before I got it.

So, I started under the cab getting rid of the early '90's body colored frame and suspension. See pics below...

[aggie91]

while I worked under my truck, Korbin worked on getting his front suspension back together. He has some touch up painting to do, but I think it looks good. He prefers the Flat Black look on his stuff...

[aggie91]

Thanks Scoti! Owen is really liking it so far. Next week he should be starting his A-school for his job.

I too like the VHT Epoxy Satin Black, I might be using it for some contrast. Korbin talked me into using the Rustoleum Professional in the silver can. They have a flat and a gloss black. Not a fan of the flat, so I am using the gloss. I have used the Krylon ColorMAX satin black with good result (Ken recommends this one).

I am going to use a VHT that is a cast stainless/iron color for my steering components an should compliment the gloss black nicely.

Plan to go to the shop after work today. I finish prepping the frame rails and control arms, but not paint, it is raining now and forecasted to rain into the night. Paint might have to wait till this weekend.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Thanks Scoti! Owen is really liking it so far. Next week he should be starting his A-school for his job.

I too like the VHT Epoxy Satin Black, I might be using it for some contrast. Korbin talked me into using the Rustoleum Professional in the silver can. They have a flat and a gloss black. Not a fan of the flat, so I am using the gloss. I have used the Krylon ColorMAX satin black with good result (Ken recommends this one).

I am going to use a VHT that is a cast stainless/iron color for my steering components an should compliment the gloss black nicely.

Plan to go to the shop after work today. I finish prepping the frame rails and control arms, but not paint, it is raining now and forecasted to rain into the night. Paint might have to wait till this weekend.

Ken & I both were big fans of the OG Krylon Satin Black. Once the formula was changed (for our safety ) Ken was ok w/the 'new' stuff... I wasn't. To me, the VHT is the closest thing; it just isn't as 'driveway engineer' friendly.

I'll check my cans but I'm pretty sure there's a 'Low Gloss' Rustoleum. It strikes the balance between the flat vs gloss. I am getting older so you have me wondering now.

[aggie91]

I did not have pictures the other day of the Richardson 112 hats I had done for me and my boys. Here is what I came up with. General consensus is that the brown/kaki hat is the best color combo of the bunch.

I will be doing more of these for the guys that lease our farm for hunting and running cattle. They will all get the brown/kaki version. My oldest boy likes the black/charcoal and the charcoal/ black hats the best. My favorites are the brown/kaki and the loden(olive green)/black hats.

[pdxhall]

I have used Eastwood paint for most of my build especially their chassis paints. They are a little more expensive but I have had excellent results.

[aggie91]

Spent some time out at the shop on Saturday. Helped Korbin a bit with his, but got work done on my frame. It is not a perfect 100 point restoration, but not meant to be either at this time. I am very happy with my results. Used the Krylon Truck Bed liner for the lower firewall on both sides in the fender well. Was only $6/can at Walmart, figured I would see what it looks like. I like the look and will use it inside the rest of the front fenders when they go back on. Here are pics of the prep work on the frame and the Krylon on the lower firewall. I used a DA to feather out the chips in the 30 year old blue paint.

[88Stanger]

Please keep that white crap to yourselves.... lol i will take the warm and sunnier sky.... well for now.....

[The Rocknrod]

It's coming right along. Thanks for the updates.

[aggie91]

Well, got a short time at the shop yesterday to finish up the mess I started back on the 11th. Well, last week I worked on it but did not get any pictures. Last week I noticed a few spots with some large runs in and also had a brake line leaking that messed up the paint on the driver side frame rail. So I ended up sanding out the runs, fixing the brake line, and taking the A-arms off to paint them and do more on the frame. Kinda got carried away, did not intend to go that far... It started raining and yesterday was the best day we have had in a good number of days.

So last night the weather was nice. I got the front frame completely resprayed with the gloss black. Now to paint the spindles, arms, and steering components so that I can put it all back together.

[SCOTI]

I know some like the body colored frames but the blacks contrast is 100x better to me. I hope you ride this momentum as the new year continues!

[The Rocknrod]

Mine had a purple frame, I think the guys mind was in the 80's?
The black looks so much cleaner.

[aggie91]

Thanks guys!

The body colored frame was cool back in the day, but it is dated. I like the black much better now.

[aggie91]

Got too work on it some more last week. Got only one picture to show as I spent more time helping Korbin on his project then actually working on mine.

Once I took the A-arms off to fix the crack and get them ready to paint, I decided on a change in direction. I have always wanted to do an air ride set up on something, I have the parts needed to do it for the suspension items, I have PD Fab Forward Lowers and a set up tube uppers.

Now just need to pick a control system. Cost will be a MAJOR part of the decision. So electronic automated controls are out.

Who/What do you guys suggest for a basic manual up/down switch/gauge set up? A compressor and tank are not a big issue. I am thinking of hitting up Thorbros at LST if they are there on a simple set up if I actually get to go to LST.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Got too work on it some more last week. Got only one picture to show as I spent more time helping Korbin on his project then actually working on mine.

Once I took the A-arms off to fix the crack and get them ready to paint, I decided on a change in direction. I have always wanted to do an air ride set up on something, I have the parts needed to do it for the suspension items, I have PD Fab Forward Lowers and a set up tube uppers.

Now just need to pick a control system. Cost will be a MAJOR part of the decision. So electronic automated controls are out.

Who/What do you guys suggest for a basic manual up/down switch/gauge set up? A compressor and tank are not a big issue. I am thinking of hitting up Thorbros at LST if they are there on a simple set up if I actually get to go to LST.

Way2lo2/Boris. Site supporting board member w/a solid reputation & one stop shopping for a budget manual set-up.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Way2lo2/Boris. Site supporting board member w/a solid reputation & one stop shopping for a budget manual set-up.

X2 for Boris at StreetMachinery.
Give him a call and he ships out fast.
He can fix you up with everything.
Good communication also.

[aggie91]

Thanks Guys, I have bought from him before and I posted a reply on an old thread of his today. If he does not respond, I'll give him a call.

[Low Elco]

Makin' tracks! Hope y'all are doing ok in the snow.

[aggie91]

All is sorta good here. Most of the snow is melted away, the City of Kilgore has everyone on Stage 3 water restrictions and a Boil Water notice. They hope to have all the repairs to broken mains done tomorrow (2/22/21), but the boil water notice will remain until Friday (2/26). I had to repair 4 leeks so far, I finally had some water pressure on Friday afternoon, but found leaks right away. The 4th leak started late in the day yesterday, but lucky for me the Atwoods in town had the parts I needed to fix it at 7pm last night.

I have a plan to get back to the shop at least one evening this week, but not sure what I can get done at this point. The next 2 weeks are critical in my daughter's gymnastics schedule and most of mine time is focused on that with her right now. If it all works out she will qualify for the State meet at one of the next 2 events. Due to injury, that is her short term goal.

[Low Elco]

Lookin' good! Smells like progress!

[88Stanger]

Great job so far! Keep up the good work....