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Nailz · 07-03-2009, 02:28 AM

Just what you all need, another FNG! Im Nailz from San Diego, short term lurker on this very cool sight. I picked up this 66 about a month ago locally and loving the hell out of it. Hasnt been on the road much since i got it...already got the starter, flywheel, waterpump and battery replaced and fixed some wiring issues. It has an older 350/700R4 combo, manual brakes and steering. I am planning on the usual laundry list of upgrades...disk brakes, power steering, and a 5.5/7 inch drop and C-notch. The coils had been heated/cut by the PO, and would like a better ride. Also, the roll pan is not my style, so i will cut it out and put a chrome bumper on it. Want to use the truck as a parts hauler/Home Depot assault vehicle. My other old car is a 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL Sunliner (lays frame) and prior to that had a 54 Bel Air also on bags. Also recently had a 1960 VW safari window panel bus that was super low i used for surfing. This will be my new surfboard hauler.
Ok, ill shut up now and start learning...
cheers~Nailz

Nailz · 07-03-2009, 02:33 AM

Oops...this is why you don't go out drinking and then post on forums. Its a 1965, not a 1966.

**aerotruk63** · 07-03-2009, 05:40 AM

Must be tough living in Ca. Yet another I'll just run down the street and buy another one. I'm jealous! Nice truck.

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-03-2009, 06:14 AM

Nice truck. Welcome from The Blue Ridge Mountains. Always good to have another 60-66 guy here.

4dranch · 07-03-2009, 07:41 AM

**ChiefRocka** · 07-03-2009, 09:09 AM

Whats up Nailz...Welcome to our family from just a little North of you San Jose...

Nice looking truck !!!

**Corts60** · 07-03-2009, 10:43 AM

That is really clean. Welcome aboard from Astoria, OR!

MacAttack · 07-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Nailz, first of all - Welcome to the Crazy House - second, you've got my wheels!

Give me some details on size, off-set and source. Thanks.

Mac.

protrash64 · 07-03-2009, 11:23 AM

from AZ. Nice looking truck, Nailz.

Alan's Classic · 07-03-2009, 12:13 PM

from N georgia. It's always nice to see fresh meat. Looks like a sweet ride. Keep us posted on your progress.

Dinos63 · 07-03-2009, 12:44 PM

Nice ride bro welcome from the bake-u state of az

62 short step · 07-03-2009, 03:10 PM

Nice ride! Welcome from Louisiana!

Strodder · 07-03-2009, 10:30 PM

Nice truck Dude

**Captainfab** · 07-04-2009, 12:21 AM

Welcome to the board

That body looks real straight.....interior is clean too.....nice truck. Keep us uptodate.....with pics

72BlckButy · 07-04-2009, 12:31 AM

to the baord from Mid-MO!!

Great looking truck!

jbgroby · 07-04-2009, 12:39 PM

Welcome, You joined a great group of fine folks. I was in San Deigo 2 weeks ago, great city.

Jake

Nailz · 07-04-2009, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. Aerotruck, what can i say that hasn't been said about your truck...other than wow! MacAttack, the wheels were on the car when i bought it. Which is random because thats the style i wanted to run anyway. I was looking at Wheel Vintiques 10 series chrome smoothies. Check out their website. My tires are 235/75 15 so i am assuming my wheels are 15X7?
I cut out the roll pan yesterday and mounted the brackets and chrome bumper. Looks nice except the brackets are pretty visible in the big gap between bumper and rear valance. Might have to fab up something to put there to cover up that gap.
Happy 4th...God bless the US!
~Nailz

protrash64 · 07-04-2009, 08:14 PM

I could be wrong, but I believe I've seen some people mention a factory filler panel for that area you described. Not sure if they are difficult to get a hold of or not. FYI

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**Micmac** · 07-05-2009, 01:33 AM

Welcome, good to have ya here with us!

terd ferguson · 07-05-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

I could be wrong, but I believe I've seen some people mention a factory filler panel for that area you described. Not sure if they are difficult to get a hold of or not. FYI

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My truck has this piece. I've not seen them for sale. But they would be pretty easy to fabricate. It's just two flat pieces of steel with a lip turned up. I'll get a pic of mine tomorrow.

Bennydog · 07-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Nice truck man Welcome from another noob

1964C10 · 07-05-2009, 12:00 PM

Welcome! awesome truck! Enjoy your stay here. I am in San Diego as well, give me a shout if you ever need help.

I think this is the part you are looking for:
http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...info/65%2D565/

Nailz · 07-05-2009, 12:27 PM

Terd...love to see pics of your rear bumper setup. I'm Nailz on HAMB too. 64C10..is your truck on the road? Im in North Park if you are ever this way...

1964C10 · 07-05-2009, 12:44 PM

It's rollable lol but I need to do some more work before I trust taking it out on the streets. I am actually in San Marcos(north county). If I do make it down that way, would love to see your truck, it is so much further along then mine! lol

terd ferguson · 07-05-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nailz

Terd...love to see pics of your rear bumper setup. I'm Nailz on HAMB too. 64C10..is your truck on the road? Im in North Park if you are ever this way...

I thought I recognized your truck. I'll get a pic of the rear bumper, but the fill in pieces are like the one in the link. There are two of them, one on each side.

07-03-2009, 02:28 AM	#1
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Another noob intro...San Diego Just what you all need, another FNG! Im Nailz from San Diego, short term lurker on this very cool sight. I picked up this 66 about a month ago locally and loving the hell out of it. Hasnt been on the road much since i got it...already got the starter, flywheel, waterpump and battery replaced and fixed some wiring issues. It has an older 350/700R4 combo, manual brakes and steering. I am planning on the usual laundry list of upgrades...disk brakes, power steering, and a 5.5/7 inch drop and C-notch. The coils had been heated/cut by the PO, and would like a better ride. Also, the roll pan is not my style, so i will cut it out and put a chrome bumper on it. Want to use the truck as a parts hauler/Home Depot assault vehicle. My other old car is a 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL Sunliner (lays frame) and prior to that had a 54 Bel Air also on bags. Also recently had a 1960 VW safari window panel bus that was super low i used for surfing. This will be my new surfboard hauler. Ok, ill shut up now and start learning... cheers~Nailz

07-03-2009, 02:33 AM	#2
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Oops...this is why you don't go out drinking and then post on forums. Its a 1965, not a 1966.

07-03-2009, 05:40 AM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Must be tough living in Ca. Yet another I'll just run down the street and buy another one. I'm jealous! Nice truck. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Nice truck. Welcome from The Blue Ridge Mountains. Always good to have another 60-66 guy here. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

07-03-2009, 07:41 AM	#5
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

07-03-2009, 09:09 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Whats up Nailz...Welcome to our family from just a little North of you San Jose... Nice looking truck !!! __________________ 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!"

07-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego That is really clean. Welcome aboard from Astoria, OR! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

07-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Nailz, first of all - Welcome to the Crazy House - second, you've got my wheels! Give me some details on size, off-set and source. Thanks. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-03-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego from AZ. Nice looking truck, Nailz. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-03-2009, 12:13 PM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego from N georgia. It's always nice to see fresh meat. Looks like a sweet ride. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#11
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Nice ride bro welcome from the bake-u state of az __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-03-2009, 03:10 PM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Nice ride! Welcome from Louisiana! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

07-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#13
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Nice truck Dude __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-04-2009, 12:21 AM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Welcome to the board That body looks real straight.....interior is clean too.....nice truck. Keep us uptodate.....with pics __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-04-2009, 12:31 AM	#15
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07-04-2009, 12:39 PM	#16
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Welcome, You joined a great group of fine folks. I was in San Deigo 2 weeks ago, great city. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-04-2009, 02:23 PM	#17
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Thanks for the warm welcome. Aerotruck, what can i say that hasn't been said about your truck...other than wow! MacAttack, the wheels were on the car when i bought it. Which is random because thats the style i wanted to run anyway. I was looking at Wheel Vintiques 10 series chrome smoothies. Check out their website. My tires are 235/75 15 so i am assuming my wheels are 15X7? I cut out the roll pan yesterday and mounted the brackets and chrome bumper. Looks nice except the brackets are pretty visible in the big gap between bumper and rear valance. Might have to fab up something to put there to cover up that gap. Happy 4th...God bless the US! ~Nailz

07-04-2009, 08:14 PM	#18
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego I could be wrong, but I believe I've seen some people mention a factory filler panel for that area you described. Not sure if they are difficult to get a hold of or not. FYI.... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-05-2009, 01:33 AM	#19
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07-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#21
Bennydog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona Ca Posts: 94	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Nice truck man Welcome from another noob __________________ Grandpas and Dads and now my 1965 C-10 1975 SWB C-10

07-05-2009, 12:00 PM	#22
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Welcome! awesome truck! Enjoy your stay here. I am in San Diego as well, give me a shout if you ever need help. I think this is the part you are looking for: http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...info/65%2D565/ __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it Last edited by 1964C10; 07-05-2009 at 12:13 PM.

07-05-2009, 12:27 PM	#23
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego Terd...love to see pics of your rear bumper setup. I'm Nailz on HAMB too. 64C10..is your truck on the road? Im in North Park if you are ever this way...

07-05-2009, 12:44 PM	#24
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Another noob intro...San Diego It's rollable lol but I need to do some more work before I trust taking it out on the streets. I am actually in San Marcos(north county). If I do make it down that way, would love to see your truck, it is so much further along then mine! lol __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

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