1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB

[MyNewFoundGlory]

This is my build thread started the first day of spring this year. This has been in my family since new. First purchased new in 64 by my dad's father. Then it was given to family friend, whom of which let it go to hell. My mom's father bought it off of the family friend and started replacing piece by piece for me, to be my first car when I turned 17. However my grandfather passed away of a heart attack while working on the truck. The truck has been pass on to me, and has great sentimental value for me and my parents. I let it stay at my parents for years rusting away until I decided to make a difference. I am now 25 starting my restoration. I dabble in cars and engines a little, so I am getting overwhelmed with my future metal work I'll have todo. So if anyone out there has any suggestions as my built goes on, they will be greatly appreciated. Happy Easter!
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[MyNewFoundGlory]

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[NEWFISHER]

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Someone has blown this thing apart before. Everything is painted red and reassembled. Bummer the "friend" let it go. What's its history before with a frame off and suspension stuff being painted to match? Are you going to continue the red legacy?

[kieth]

Here are a few old trucks around Tulsa, Ok that the whole truck will be less expensive than the repairs to yours. Kieth

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4247066498.html

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/4209956466.html

Just buy this one, save yourself a lot of work and money.

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/4168612025.html

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/4258834985.html

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4237406357.html

call for pictures


big back window cab
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4224502790.html

misc parts in oklahoma not mine
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/4218001559.html

[MyNewFoundGlory]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Someone has blown this thing apart before. Everything is painted red and reassembled. Bummer the "friend" let it go. What's its history before with a frame off and suspension stuff being painted to match? Are you going to continue the red legacy?

That red paint job was my grandfather painting everything with rattle cans in his garage. He didn't have the greatest equipment but he used what he had. He was trying to restore the pickup for it to be my first car, but he past away in 2001 before he got any further. That was a long time ago and I'm now 25.

Anyways, the plan for the color will be Daytona Blue, Maybe a little darker. Frame and components being gunmetal grey and black. Engine color Grabber green like DLoes. So bad ass looking. That's the plan, but we all know how well pans workout for in the end. lol

[MyNewFoundGlory]

Made "OK" progress installing my Cnotch while I was home this Christmas weekend. I would have been further along but I hit a few speed bumps that delayed everything till the next time I'm home.

Fitting the rear crossmemeber and the panhard crossmemeber was FUN. lol using my hands and feet to move the frame into place.


Had to grind out the passenger front shock strut. I guess my grandfather thought it would be a good idea to weld it in. I think it turned out pretty good considering the tight space and only having a hand grinder.


****Any thoughts or comments on my work? Please be gentle

[Ta2Don]

Welcome Aboard. Awesome History on your '64 Stepper. Just cruise this site and you will find a wealth of Info and a ton of great people. From personal experience, post your questions and they will be answered. This board has boosted my confidence and willingness to tackle jobs I've never attempted in the past. Have fun with your truck, and keep us updated with plans and pics... We love Pics... The "Gumby" name has me curious...

[Rich 5150 69]

Get close up pics of ...top of winshield at A-pillars, top of cab rain gutter above windshild, rocker panels, floors at kick panels inside cab, rear of cab at corners bottom, are the usuall places, anywhere you have rust get pics, we`ll walk you thru it...

[TommyDuncan]

Congrats on getting the truck back and taking on the project.

My latest project is a 63 long step. I am new to this site and these trucks but not to car projects.
My truck is in similar shape as yours and has an ugly sunroof added. I plan to work on the mechanics of the truck first while seeing if a decent cab becomes available. Between floors, corners, rockers, sunroof, and possibly wanting a big window I think I will take my chances
Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
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[MyNewFoundGlory]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Welcome Aboard. Awesome History on your '64 Stepper. Just cruise this site and you will find a wealth of Info and a ton of great people. From personal experience, post your questions and they will be answered. This board has boosted my confidence and willingness to tackle jobs I've never attempted in the past. Have fun with your truck, and keep us updated with plans and pics... We love Pics... The "Gumby" name has me curious...

Lol. The project name was a highschool nickname of which I foolishly got vanity plates saying "GUMBY" years ago. So I'm kind of stuck with the name. It has nothing todo with possible color schemes.
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[MyNewFoundGlory]

Tetanus Shot
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[hopped up]

Welcome. And remember to just do it one step at a time and dont get discouraged. Itll be worth it when yourr finished. Its def alot of work but keep at it
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[63ChevC10]

Originally Posted by hopped up

Welcome. And remember to just do it one step at a time and dont get discouraged. Itll be worth it when yourr finished. Its def alot of work but keep at it
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X2!!

[1963c-10]

I agree with getting a donar cab....there is alot of work there, and you may never get all the rust issues resolved.

[MyNewFoundGlory]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I agree with getting a donar cab....there is alot of work there, and you may never get all the rust issues resolved.

Ya, I'm currently looking for a replacement cab near me. Thanks for your input. I have enough work to keep me busy until one becomes available.
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[1963c-10]

Not saying they aren't out there, but if you can get one from out west were its much dryer, be a better advantage. I imagine that most of the cabs in NJ look similar to what we find in NC. But they are out there. Just found a 98% OEM rust free hood 30min away this weekend. The donar cab will allow you to concentrate on many other aspects of the truck and in the long run will be better.

[MyNewFoundGlory]

After wrestling with the cab for a couple hours. This thick girl finally came off.
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[MyNewFoundGlory]

Ground Zero

Next step: Media Blasten.

In over my head a lil bit now, but no turning back.
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[TommyDuncan]

Good work! After busting all those old bolts loose you have to be bleeding from at least one knuckle?

I have the urge to do the same thing to mine but I am going to wait until I have a pile of new parts to throw at it first.

If you are seriously in the market for a cab I can look around out here. I will be going to Tuckers tomorrow. They might have one.
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[MyNewFoundGlory]

Originally Posted by TommyDuncan

Good work! After busting all those old bolts loose you have to be bleeding from at least one knuckle?

I have the urge to do the same thing to mine but I am going to wait until I have a pile of new parts to throw at it first.

If you are seriously in the market for a cab I can look around out here. I will be going to Tuckers tomorrow. They might have one.
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Ooh Yea. I couldn't tell you how many times I walked away cursing. Hense why it took so long. :/

But yes Definitely serious about finding a cab. Keep an eye out for me please. I appreciate it. I'll take whatever contacts you can give me out west. Less rust the better
obviously. Thanks Tommy !
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[NEWFISHER]

The inliners are cool. I did a warmed over 250 in the Burb and love it. The 65 has a 350 in It and I like it too. The biggest diference is cost. You can throw in 3 v8s for the price to build a full tilt inliner. If you builda stock one, then mabey 2 v8s

[jamesrussell26]

Got the same thing going on my 64 stepper gotta love porterbuilt keep up the good work