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MyNewFoundGlory · 03-30-2013, 10:41 AM

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 · 03-30-2013, 10:52 AM

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Ta2Don · 03-30-2013, 10:53 AM

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 · 03-30-2013, 11:11 AM

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 · 03-30-2013, 12:07 PM

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 · 03-30-2013, 12:55 PM

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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 · 03-30-2013, 01:06 PM

Tetanus Shot
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MyNewFoundGlory · 03-30-2013, 01:07 PM

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MyNewFoundGlory · 03-30-2013, 01:09 PM

Driver side is the same condition
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TommyDuncan · 03-30-2013, 01:35 PM

Unless you want to keep that cab for nostalgic reasons I would probably look for a better one.
...of course that's easy for me to say out here in the middle of the desert.
I'm still not sure how a got a rusty one?

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hopped up · 03-30-2013, 01:40 PM

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 · 03-31-2013, 02:46 AM

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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 · 04-01-2013, 10:23 AM

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

MyNewFoundGlory · 04-01-2013, 12:54 PM

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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 · 04-01-2013, 01:16 PM

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 · 04-01-2013, 10:06 PM

After wrestling with the cab for a couple hours. This thick girl finally came off.
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MyNewFoundGlory · 04-11-2013, 08:01 PM

Ground Zero

Next step: Media Blasten.

In over my head a lil bit now, but no turning back.
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TommyDuncan · 04-11-2013, 09:07 PM

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 · 04-11-2013, 10:17 PM

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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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MyNewFoundGlory · 12-24-2013, 09:27 PM

BOUT TIME!!! Psyched I'm finally home for the the next 5 days to begin my Porterbuilt Installation.

Very Scared

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-24-2013, 09:51 PM

Subscribed! This is going to be one awesome build!!! What are your plans for the Inline 6???? I have a hotrod rebuild manual if you are interested in adding a little power to it. Parts are a little spendy, but the journey is awesome! If you want info on the inline 6 I can post some pictures and give you my experience so far. Anyhow nice truck and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

MyNewFoundGlory · 12-26-2013, 03:36 PM

I was planning on rebuilding the 230 but making it a 250 since the blocks are the same, I just need the rebuild kit and different crankshaft. I would like to replace the engine with a 292 but I fear moving the engine mounts and not being able to use any other motor in the future. 230,250 and 350 from my research all have the same engine mounts. Definitely switching to header(s) and a different intake

NEWFISHER · 12-26-2013, 04:32 PM

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

03-30-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237 Last edited by MyNewFoundGlory; 03-30-2013 at 10:47 AM.

03-30-2013, 10:52 AM	#2
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB More Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

03-30-2013, 10:53 AM	#3
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

03-30-2013, 11:11 AM	#4
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

03-30-2013, 12:07 PM	#5
TommyDuncan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boulder City NV Posts: 214	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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! Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2013, 01:06 PM	#7
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Tetanus Shot Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

03-30-2013, 01:07 PM	#8
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

03-30-2013, 01:08 PM	#9
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

03-30-2013, 01:09 PM	#10
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Driver side is the same condition Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

03-30-2013, 01:19 PM	#11
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

03-30-2013, 01:35 PM	#12
TommyDuncan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boulder City NV Posts: 214	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Unless you want to keep that cab for nostalgic reasons I would probably look for a better one. ...of course that's easy for me to say out here in the middle of the desert. I'm still not sure how a got a rusty one? Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2013, 01:40 PM	#13
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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 Posted via Mobile Device

04-01-2013, 10:23 AM	#15
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB I agree with getting a donar cab....there is alot of work there, and you may never get all the rust issues resolved. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-01-2013, 01:16 PM	#17
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-01-2013, 10:06 PM	#18
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB After wrestling with the cab for a couple hours. This thick girl finally came off. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237



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04-11-2013, 08:01 PM	#19
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Ground Zero Next step: Media Blasten. In over my head a lil bit now, but no turning back. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

04-11-2013, 09:07 PM	#20
TommyDuncan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boulder City NV Posts: 214	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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. Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2013, 09:27 PM	#22
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB BOUT TIME!!! Psyched I'm finally home for the the next 5 days to begin my Porterbuilt Installation. Very Scared Attached Images __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

12-24-2013, 09:51 PM	#23
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB Subscribed! This is going to be one awesome build!!! What are your plans for the Inline 6???? I have a hotrod rebuild manual if you are interested in adding a little power to it. Parts are a little spendy, but the journey is awesome! If you want info on the inline 6 I can post some pictures and give you my experience so far. Anyhow nice truck and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-26-2013, 03:36 PM	#24
MyNewFoundGlory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tabernacle, NJ Posts: 37	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB I was planning on rebuilding the 230 but making it a 250 since the blocks are the same, I just need the rebuild kit and different crankshaft. I would like to replace the engine with a 292 but I fear moving the engine mounts and not being able to use any other motor in the future. 230,250 and 350 from my research all have the same engine mounts. Definitely switching to header(s) and a different intake __________________ Steve 1964 C10 I6 StepSide 2012 Cruze RS 1.4T My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573237

12-26-2013, 04:32 PM	#25
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: 1964 Gumby project build ... I6 SB 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 __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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