Project truck dream 65"

[Cherryforever]

This truck is turning out to be awesome, I just came in from pulling my motor and I just spent the last half hour reading your build haha.

Should be sleepin by now haha.

Great lookin truck! Maybe we will meet up when I head that way in August with my 66

[McMurphy]

I would suppose you are going to get a replacement board for that cracked one, instead of wood glue and clamping it?

You are dead right with the hidden bolt railings though, those do look crisp!

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Cherryforever

This truck is turning out to be awesome, I just came in from pulling my motor and I just spent the last half hour reading your build haha.

Should be sleepin by now haha.

Great lookin truck! Maybe we will meet up when I head that way in August with my 66

Glad to see the interest ! These build threads can be tough to pull away from at times,I feel your pain ! !

Cheers,
Ed

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I would suppose you are going to get a replacement board for that cracked one, instead of wood glue and clamping it?

You are dead right with the hidden bolt railings though, those do look crisp!

Yes,the new and correct wood kit is already on its way here ! With what these kits cost...I wont settle for seconds,this one is going back.

Cheers,
Ed.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I would suppose you are going to get a replacement board for that cracked one, instead of wood glue and clamping it?

You are dead right with the hidden bolt railings though, those do look crisp!

it cracked for a reason. clamping and glueing is not really a fix. it will crack again . may take a while but it will happen
ron

[CRGRS 66]

Just ripped through your build tonight, this is going to be a jaw dropper when you are done. I am subscribed, look forward to following your progress!

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by padresag

it cracked for a reason. clamping and glueing is not really a fix. it will crack again . may take a while but it will happen
ron

For what this wood kit cost,there is no way Id accept it with any imperfections !
New kit on the way,was the wrong one anyway.

Cheers,
Ed.

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Just ripped through your build tonight, this is going to be a jaw dropper when you are done. I am subscribed, look forward to following your progress!

Thanks for the good words ! Glad your onboard.

Cheers,
Ed.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by lenguini

For what this wood kit cost,there is no way Id accept it with any imperfections !
New kit on the way,was the wrong one anyway.

Cheers,
Ed.

I am sure glad you posted your intentions concerning that bed floor. And heck yeah! You pay premium dollar and get substandard garbage, not acceptable.
It is us, the restorer/builders that keep their industry (the re-pop people) going and we really need to hold them accountable for quality.

[lenguini]

Finally received the correct bed wood kit ! Was pretty happy until I opened the second package. Two boards cracked and cut out of square.

Sigh.

Another kit on the way. 3 times lucky ?

Got the front body parts off Wednesday night and to the blaster yesterday,with any luck everything will be in epoxy primer for pick up Sunday morning (MOTHERS DAY !). was supposed to Be Saturday morn !!!!!

Good thing I dident make plans with Mom for breakfast ! SAFE !

[66-PMD-GMC]

I understand your desire for the nice wood bed floor. And respect it too!
But the reason I go for a metal floor from a 67-72 in my 63-66 trucks is because of the garbage that they, the asian importers sell and even some of the stuff made here.
Countless fenders, bumpers, doors and patch panels have all gone back because the quality just wasn't there at all.
I hope it is 3rd times a charm for you.... If so, you will have had 100% better luck than me.
Best of luck to ya friend.

[Vernski]

Who was the mfg of the bed wood anyway? I would like to avoid that vendor in the future if it all possible....Vernski

[lenguini]

Hello Vernski ! Not sure who the actual manufacture is,probably its best I don't as I'm sure they wouldn't want to hear from me !

I don't like to bad mouth anyone. However I sure don't want to see anyone else go through this.

I can tell you that Mar-K is the distributor and they are doing their very best to look after me.Good folks there,their all about good service.

Cheers,
Ed.

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by lenguini

Hello Vernski ! Not sure where this is manufactured.I hate to bad mouth suppliers however I sure don't want to see anyone go through this.
I can tell you that Mar-K is the distributor and they are doing their very best to look after me.Good folks there,their all about good service.

Cheers,
Ed.

My last bed kit for my GMC came from Mar-K and everything was high end with no problems. I'm sure they will make it right for you it must must be an oversight
on there end. Stuff happens sometimes but I know they will take care of you...Vernski

[SkinnyG]

It was nice meeting you today, Ed. Good to put a handshake to a screen name (grin).

I don't post here at all, and I don't have a build in the wings, but yours is one build I frequent in my absorbing as much information as I can.

Assuming you arrived after I did, I have the silver/red Super 7 that was parked out front.

[Snowbound]

Ed, just read through your build. Great job on it so far! Shoot me a PM sometime if you want to grab a beer and bull$hit. I'm not too far from your shop and will bring the '65 over.

Brian
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[lenguini]

Looks like the bed wood is going to be made by a local.Im tired of the b.s . from the supplier and figure this will put an end to it.

I had to walk away from the truck for a while for sanity reasons,so in my spare time I tracked down a 700r4 to power my 283.I had originally found a powerglide,but after looking at my gearing,it just wouldn't be a good match.
I'd like to thank Steve at GMR Performance for helping me see the light on this ! I argued at first,but in the end realized the glide would be an old dog off the line.


The truck is going for final bodywork next week.Inner/outer fenders,grill support.hood and rad support will be finished and ready for paint.

I will post some pics once eveyrthing is underway.

Cheers,
Ed.

[lenguini]

Sounds good,Look forward to seeing one on the road.

Cheers,
Ed

[McMurphy]

any updates to this? I am really enjoying your build !

[lenguini]

Should have some updates soon.The front of the truck is currently getting final bodywork.

Cheers,
Ed

Originally Posted by McMurphy

any updates to this? I am really enjoying your build !

[Bugeyev8]

Wow !! you ahve done an amazing job on that truck ! you should be proud ! you saved it and made it better than new , cant wait to see it all done

[lenguini]

Thank you for the good words !Ill be posting with updates shortly.Ill have the truck's front completed,with all in spray filler along with a few mods for my future plans.

Cheers,
Mr.Ed

Originally Posted by Bugeyev8

Wow !! you ahve done an amazing job on that truck ! you should be proud ! you saved it and made it better than new , cant wait to see it all done

[lenguini]

Finally,I have some updates here !I have been waiting for Tyler's pics but his camera screwed up and their somewhere out in cyberspace !

Anyhow,Ill start with a few of the hood,fenders and cowl's.You will notice that all the gaps are consistent which wasn't the case when new.It took many hours,$$$$$$$$, and persistence to get it all right.I still might lower the hood slightly which may involve shaving the valance.

Now the hood,inner fenders,rad support,grill support are all original.The outer fenders are new.

The hood was an Arizona find which is good for the rust issues but was badly damaged at the front between the signal lights.Also it was sagging badly at its center.

The lower hood corners where meeting the cowl pieces were badly bent as well.

I decided to go with the hood seams welded and smoothed to match the box....,looks clean and cool !

[lenguini]

Now being that I bought new fenders,I was prepared for the time they would need to fit them up right.I wanted to be consistent with the hood and box,so the front of the outer fenders have been welded and smoothed as well.The gaps in this area were so terrible that welding them up was a good way to keep this area clean and rust free.

Please ignore the runs in the primer !

[1965Project]

I really like what you are doing with this truck. I am currently restoring a 65 and moving the tank to the rear like you. I think I am going to do something very similar to what you have done. Couple of questions. I noticed in some earlier posts you have a rubber fill hose and in later posts you had a steel one welded in. Did you see a problem with the rubber one? Also, you have a vent line in the later post. Could you just run a vented cap instead?

Thanks