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srsummers · 12-11-2009, 05:15 PM

Well I have been on this forum for more than a year now. I have asked many questions, learned a lot and met some great fellow truck guys (Dino63, Protrash, Evlpmkn). Now it's mine turn to share what I've done. I bought this truck last Halloween (2008), it was a CL find for only $1500. It didn't run, had some frontend damage, the wiring was hacked and it had no interior.

Here's the day I picked it up

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/a...happy30017.jpg

**Clyde65** · 12-11-2009, 05:30 PM

Not a bad find, IMO. What are your plans?

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 05:58 PM

First task was to get the engine started. I had to replace the intake manifold due to a crack. The B&M shifter also had to go. I put in a Gennie shifter. Also, Found some wheels/tires on CL for a good deal.

Then I took on the wire harness and gauges (none of which worked)
Here's before

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 06:08 PM

Old harness and the new harness...what a difference.

Wire harness after

At this point I'm thinking "What have I gotten myself into here"
I just kept going.

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 06:11 PM

I went with the So-Cal gauges and made a backing plate

**scotts62** · 12-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Cool man nice build so far, ill keep an eye on this thread

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 07:38 PM

After all of that I replaced the grill support and grill. I drove it around for a while. I even entered it into a car show at one of my buddy's school car shows and even won first place for classic truck.

I did forget to mention that I was the only classic truck in the show (the white 64 that's parked next to me entered as a sport truck, not a classic truck). Anyways I got a nice trophy that I hung up in my office.

markeb01 · 12-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Nice looking truck to begin with, and great progress. That's what is so much fun about the smaller events, you can actually come home with an award without needing a 6 figure hobby budget.

**Captainfab** · 12-12-2009, 01:51 AM

Nice truck! You've done some nice work on it. What are your plans next?

*lakeroadster* · 12-12-2009, 10:18 AM

Great job on the modifications and thanks for documenting your work in this build thread.

protrash64 · 12-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Cool job Scott......glad to see the pics finally. Dont forget to put a grommet on the harness into the engine compartment.

Alan's Classic · 12-12-2009, 09:41 PM

Awesome progress and work on a cool truck. Congrats on the award.

I'm working toward the "Hanger Queen Award" I know most will know what that is.

srsummers · 12-13-2009, 11:18 AM

Thanks guys. I have much more to add to the forum, it's just more time consuming than I thought. I tore down the entire frontend (cab forward) in May and my current plans are just to get it road worthy once again. Good news though, I did drive it today. It had no front clip, just core support and inner fendors. The wheels are so badly out of alinement the they made marks on the street....but it still moved on its own and I call that progress.

**scotts62** · 12-13-2009, 12:22 PM

i remember those days, thats a good feeling to drive them even if they are like that.

srsummers · 12-13-2009, 08:33 PM

Well shorty after that car show I decided to address the front suspension. It was in bad shape, which was no surprise since the original upper ball joints were still riveted in place.

I had the entire front suspension sandblasted and powdercoated and I just couldn't bolt all that nice stuff to that nasty old crossmember. Before I knew it, things got out of control.

I then started repairing the shock mounts, filling uneeded holes in the fire wall

srsummers · 12-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Here's the firewall/frame before paint (rattle can)

I decided to assemble the crossmember on the frame before paint.

Then I painted the Firewall (Rustoluem Hammered Black) and frame (Dark Grey Metallic)

srsummers · 12-13-2009, 08:51 PM

Then I put the frontend on as one piece.

Then once it was rolling again I decided that if I was ever going to paint the frame under the cab...I better do it know. Remember that when I started this project I was only going to rebuild the front suspension.

I had some serious holes in the frame from the original manuel trans crossmember being removed with a torch and the many holes drilled from the new cross memeber (I did some of those).

Then the inner fendors and core support.

I used a factory drum booster from a 3/4ton parts truck I had and ran new brake lines.

srsummers · 12-13-2009, 08:54 PM

While I had the cab off I undercoated the bottom.

rwolf9653 · 12-13-2009, 09:09 PM

Dude, that is looking good!

TimE · 12-13-2009, 10:33 PM

Lol!! That front end job kinda snowballed on you huh?

Looks really nice though. Keep up the great work!!!

198plus · 12-13-2009, 10:41 PM

Great job looks great.

**scotts62** · 12-13-2009, 11:09 PM

Man it looks sweet, nice work!!

srsummers · 12-21-2009, 10:37 PM

After I got all of the suspension parts back together I was going to simply re-ring and put fresh seals (since the previous ower told me the engine was resently rebuilt).

Once I got it stripped down to the block it was a different story.

Metal in the pan and the crank was trashed.

I used my car to take the block to the machine shop. You should have seen the guys face when I pull up to the dock.

I got it all put back together. It was bored 0.40 stock with a mild (262) Comp Cam.

srsummers · 12-21-2009, 10:43 PM

I bolted the block to my Turbo 400 and it dropped right in. Then I fought with linging up the motor mounts for about 3 hours

Before

After

My Grandpa even come down and help assemble the engine.

SCOTI · 12-21-2009, 11:45 PM

Dang.... Movin' right along despite the detours!

12-11-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Scott's 65 Build Thread Well I have been on this forum for more than a year now. I have asked many questions, learned a lot and met some great fellow truck guys (Dino63, Protrash, Evlpmkn). Now it's mine turn to share what I've done. I bought this truck last Halloween (2008), it was a CL find for only $1500. It didn't run, had some frontend damage, the wiring was hacked and it had no interior. Here's the day I picked it up http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/a...happy30017.jpg Last edited by srsummers; 12-11-2009 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Not displaying pictures

12-11-2009, 05:30 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Not a bad find, IMO. What are your plans? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-11-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread First task was to get the engine started. I had to replace the intake manifold due to a crack. The B&M shifter also had to go. I put in a Gennie shifter. Also, Found some wheels/tires on CL for a good deal. Then I took on the wire harness and gauges (none of which worked) Here's before Last edited by srsummers; 12-11-2009 at 06:01 PM. Reason: Not displaying pictures

12-11-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Old harness and the new harness...what a difference. Wire harness after At this point I'm thinking "What have I gotten myself into here" I just kept going.

12-11-2009, 06:11 PM	#5
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread I went with the So-Cal gauges and made a backing plate

12-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Cool man nice build so far, ill keep an eye on this thread __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-11-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread After all of that I replaced the grill support and grill. I drove it around for a while. I even entered it into a car show at one of my buddy's school car shows and even won first place for classic truck. I did forget to mention that I was the only classic truck in the show (the white 64 that's parked next to me entered as a sport truck, not a classic truck). Anyways I got a nice trophy that I hung up in my office.

12-11-2009, 07:48 PM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Nice looking truck to begin with, and great progress. That's what is so much fun about the smaller events, you can actually come home with an award without needing a 6 figure hobby budget.

12-12-2009, 01:51 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Nice truck! You've done some nice work on it. What are your plans next? __________________ 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

12-12-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Great job on the modifications and thanks for documenting your work in this build thread.

12-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#11
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Cool job Scott......glad to see the pics finally. Dont forget to put a grommet on the harness into the engine compartment. __________________ 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

12-12-2009, 09:41 PM	#12
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Awesome progress and work on a cool truck. Congrats on the award. I'm working toward the "Hanger Queen Award" I know most will know what that is. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Thanks guys. I have much more to add to the forum, it's just more time consuming than I thought. I tore down the entire frontend (cab forward) in May and my current plans are just to get it road worthy once again. Good news though, I did drive it today. It had no front clip, just core support and inner fendors. The wheels are so badly out of alinement the they made marks on the street....but it still moved on its own and I call that progress.

12-13-2009, 12:22 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread i remember those days, thats a good feeling to drive them even if they are like that. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-13-2009, 08:33 PM	#15
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Well shorty after that car show I decided to address the front suspension. It was in bad shape, which was no surprise since the original upper ball joints were still riveted in place. I had the entire front suspension sandblasted and powdercoated and I just couldn't bolt all that nice stuff to that nasty old crossmember. Before I knew it, things got out of control. I then started repairing the shock mounts, filling uneeded holes in the fire wall Last edited by srsummers; 12-13-2009 at 08:34 PM. Reason: Spelling



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12-13-2009, 08:41 PM	#16
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Here's the firewall/frame before paint (rattle can) I decided to assemble the crossmember on the frame before paint. Then I painted the Firewall (Rustoluem Hammered Black) and frame (Dark Grey Metallic)

12-13-2009, 08:51 PM	#17
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Then I put the frontend on as one piece. Then once it was rolling again I decided that if I was ever going to paint the frame under the cab...I better do it know. Remember that when I started this project I was only going to rebuild the front suspension. I had some serious holes in the frame from the original manuel trans crossmember being removed with a torch and the many holes drilled from the new cross memeber (I did some of those). Then the inner fendors and core support. I used a factory drum booster from a 3/4ton parts truck I had and ran new brake lines.

12-13-2009, 08:54 PM	#18
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread While I had the cab off I undercoated the bottom. Last edited by srsummers; 12-13-2009 at 08:55 PM. Reason: Dup picture

12-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#19
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Dude, that is looking good! __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

12-13-2009, 10:33 PM	#20
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Lol!! That front end job kinda snowballed on you huh? Looks really nice though. Keep up the great work!!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

12-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#21
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Great job looks great. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

12-13-2009, 11:09 PM	#22
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Man it looks sweet, nice work!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-21-2009, 10:37 PM	#23
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread After I got all of the suspension parts back together I was going to simply re-ring and put fresh seals (since the previous ower told me the engine was resently rebuilt). Once I got it stripped down to the block it was a different story. Metal in the pan and the crank was trashed. I used my car to take the block to the machine shop. You should have seen the guys face when I pull up to the dock. I got it all put back together. It was bored 0.40 stock with a mild (262) Comp Cam.

12-21-2009, 10:43 PM	#24
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread I bolted the block to my Turbo 400 and it dropped right in. Then I fought with linging up the motor mounts for about 3 hours Before After My Grandpa even come down and help assemble the engine.

12-21-2009, 11:45 PM	#25
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Dang.... Movin' right along despite the detours! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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