OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 11-13-2006, 04:22 PM

Keepin it primer.....

19GMC63 · 11-13-2006, 05:06 PM

Wow, thats looks sweet! Love the red steelies and white walls.

jbon64 · 11-13-2006, 07:35 PM

NICE !!!!!! more pics !!!!

**slepysal** · 11-13-2006, 09:14 PM

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet !!! Thanks for the motavation

62 short step · 11-13-2006, 09:27 PM

Love the red wheels!

leftcoast66 · 11-13-2006, 09:45 PM

I like the paint, but would go lower personaly, very sweet truck.

salazar44 · 11-13-2006, 11:22 PM

Nice!

Eliasj123 · 11-14-2006, 01:16 AM

Cool Man..

How much did you lower it up front and in back??

Also, what size tires do you have on that puppy??

What else do you plan on doing to it??

Elias

**ChiefRocka** · 11-14-2006, 01:50 AM

Wow...thanks for all the props guys !!!

Oh, for sure its going lower !!! The previous owner heated the springs..and its now sitting on the bump stops

...that's all getting ripped out !

I just got this thing recently.....one of my friends gave it me for FREE.

It was sitting in his driveway since '92...it was half primer gray and rust. It's been a low budget build since I got it. The most I've spent on it so far was on the brakes...they were shot...and you can't be low budget when it comes to brakes, and my kids will be in it too.

So I sanded it, and rattle canned the body, and the wheels. It had 15x8 chrome and rust baby moons...I traded my wifes cousin for his stocks off his 69 C-10.....he cleaned them up with SOS and they actually came out good. So it worked out for both of us, I wanted stocks, and he got chromes.

I painted the dash red...and repainted the speedo housing and column white. I get more pics soon. Do you all think the more of the roof should be white ?!?!?

It will be bagged sooner or later...but I have too many customer rides to deal with right now.....

The tires were "freebies" too...well kinda, my buddy works at a local speed shop, and we swap custom work for parts...saves us both money !!

They are G-78's....they are bias...but then again I didnt' need a ZR rated tire anyway !!

Again, thanks for the props

...and I'll get more pics up soon...

Later

John

wild one · 11-14-2006, 02:31 AM

Dude, that is one bad a$$ budget build!

Diggin' the wide whites and the primer / rod look. The white top looks great as it is - you could paint the sides of the cab and around the windshield white, either way you can't go wrong.

Fellow Nor Cal Trucker,
Pete

ghetto_superman · 11-14-2006, 03:01 AM

that thing is sweet!

**ChiefRocka** · 11-14-2006, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wild one

Dude, that is one bad a$$ budget build!

Diggin' the wide whites and the primer / rod look. The white top looks great as it is - you could paint the sides of the cab and around the windshield white, either way you can't go wrong.

Fellow Nor Cal Trucker,
Pete

Ya...I might just leave the top like it is...

More pics whe I get a chance

Thanks again guys...

John

Woogeroo · 11-14-2006, 08:46 PM

that is cool - I like the white top with the wide whites.

-W

**ChiefRocka** · 11-15-2006, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

that is cool - I like the white top with the wide whites.

-W

Thanks....

I was going for the old rat rod look.....someday it will be completely bodyworked and re-primered with the real stuff...the black-sealer primer...the satin stuff. That will look better

But for know...It will remain low budget !!

John

darksidepres · 11-15-2006, 01:41 AM

you need some pin striping!

Iron-Butt · 11-15-2006, 09:23 AM

Looks good!

**ChiefRocka** · 11-15-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darksidepres

you need some pin striping!

That's what my buddy said...he said he would lay some down for me...but I don't know.....

**slepysal** · 11-15-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

That's what my buddy said...he said he would lay some down for me...but I don't know.....

if you do stripe it go white , old "tiki" von dutch style ...... nice.
Ok John I have to go on record and say I am tempted to go the same route as you. Not to be a copy cat.........., but man I am digging it !!!

**ChiefRocka** · 11-17-2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

if you do stripe it go white , old "tiki" von dutch style ...... nice.
Ok John I have to go on record and say I am tempted to go the same route as you. Not to be a copy cat.........., but man I am digging it !!!

I KNOW I HEARD...RICH IS GETTING YOU SOME WIDE WHITES TOO, HUH ??

Thats cool man....No problem. (f#&K^& a$$h%^E,mo%^ER f$%CKer)...just kidding... The only reason I did it this way, was because the truck was free, and I kept that mentality going as a "low budget". Just made it look ok for cheap.

It will need a few more things...slowly but surely. I just welded some plates under the cab, with 1/2" weld nuts. I got some seatbelts from P N Pull. Now my kids can ride !!!

Later

John

**ChiefRocka** · 11-17-2006, 01:07 AM

Hey Slepysal...

Lets see some pics of your progress !!!

John

11-13-2006, 04:22 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Keepin it primer..... Attached Images __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-13-2006, 05:06 PM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Wow, thats looks sweet! Love the red steelies and white walls.

11-13-2006, 07:35 PM	#3
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... NICE !!!!!! more pics !!!! __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

11-13-2006, 09:14 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet !!! Thanks for the motavation

11-13-2006, 09:27 PM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Love the red wheels! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

11-13-2006, 09:45 PM	#6
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... I like the paint, but would go lower personaly, very sweet truck.

11-13-2006, 11:22 PM	#7
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Nice! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

11-14-2006, 01:16 AM	#8
Eliasj123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 108	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Cool Man.. How much did you lower it up front and in back?? Also, what size tires do you have on that puppy?? What else do you plan on doing to it?? Elias

11-14-2006, 01:50 AM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Wow...thanks for all the props guys !!! Oh, for sure its going lower !!! The previous owner heated the springs..and its now sitting on the bump stops ...that's all getting ripped out ! I just got this thing recently.....one of my friends gave it me for FREE. It was sitting in his driveway since '92...it was half primer gray and rust. It's been a low budget build since I got it. The most I've spent on it so far was on the brakes...they were shot...and you can't be low budget when it comes to brakes, and my kids will be in it too. So I sanded it, and rattle canned the body, and the wheels. It had 15x8 chrome and rust baby moons...I traded my wifes cousin for his stocks off his 69 C-10.....he cleaned them up with SOS and they actually came out good. So it worked out for both of us, I wanted stocks, and he got chromes. I painted the dash red...and repainted the speedo housing and column white. I get more pics soon. Do you all think the more of the roof should be white ?!?!? It will be bagged sooner or later...but I have too many customer rides to deal with right now..... The tires were "freebies" too...well kinda, my buddy works at a local speed shop, and we swap custom work for parts...saves us both money !! They are G-78's....they are bias...but then again I didnt' need a ZR rated tire anyway !! Again, thanks for the props ...and I'll get more pics up soon... Later John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-14-2006, 02:31 AM	#10
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Dude, that is one bad a$$ budget build! Diggin' the wide whites and the primer / rod look. The white top looks great as it is - you could paint the sides of the cab and around the windshield white, either way you can't go wrong. Fellow Nor Cal Trucker, Pete __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

11-14-2006, 03:01 AM	#11
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... that thing is sweet! __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

11-14-2006, 08:46 PM	#13
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... that is cool - I like the white top with the wide whites. -W

11-15-2006, 01:41 AM	#15
darksidepres Choppin Fool!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palmer,Texas Posts: 190	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... you need some pin striping! __________________ 2000 Honda Accord Converse Cons

11-15-2006, 09:23 AM	#16
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Looks good! __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-17-2006, 01:07 AM	#20
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: OK...pictures of my "Rock-a-billy" project... Hey Slepysal... Lets see some pics of your progress !!! John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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