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erock805 · 01-11-2010, 11:06 PM

The front is done. The motor mounts are in. Everything is clearanced pretty well. Lays 1/4" off the ground all the way around and steerable at the hieght. Heres a couple of pics to of its trip.

and here is some pics of my duece with the new a arms Lowboy put in for me..

Hope you like. I will put some progress picks up in a bit from my phone....

Restrorob · 01-11-2010, 11:45 PM

SWEET lookin duece you have there and some cool shots !!!

Dinos63 · 01-12-2010, 12:26 AM

about time you got on the board

how about some front shots

sams60gmc · 01-12-2010, 01:07 AM

Sick trucks

can't wait to see more pictures of the back half. I'm almost done with a backhalf setup. Would be sick to see others.

erock805 · 01-12-2010, 01:51 AM

all right...these are cell phone shots so they suk but somethin is better than nothing...

Here is once it was in the garage. holes in the firewall, laid out onda arms but the crossmember was raised an inch and a half or soo. You can clearly see the steering issues and what not...

Here is ride hieght after the I put in the motor mounts, raised and clearanced the steering, then pie cut the top of the crossmember. I also built bag cups for it so It will have no rubbing and lottsa lift with low pressure....

close up of the motor mounts...

Rob made me drill the holes... and make em unboltable from the mount...

the motor mounts in action....

I moved the motor slightly forward so I could clear the tunnel and pull a distributor... or easily remove an hei. I also lowered the motor as much as I could.

Cleanded up the the new used differntal today. Hopefully will be cutting steel in the am ....

Thanks to Todd at lowboymotorsports for his bagging and general c10 knowledge, Robb for all his help and the truck and Dino for throwin me the seat! My goal is to have this drivable by the end of this month...thank god I got laid off.....

erock805 · 01-12-2010, 01:54 AM

Whoes these guys??

64shortc10 · 01-12-2010, 02:10 AM

Looks SWEET! Dino hasn't talked u into a DROPMEMBER yet? What are your plans for the rear, 4 link? How are you converting the rearend to 5 lug? I'm loving that dually! Keep the pics coming and WELCOME to the 60-66 side!
Tony from Norcal

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-12-2010, 08:13 AM

Welcome to the "dark side" of the board. Sweet truck. Can't wait to see this one comin' along.

*lakeroadster* · 01-12-2010, 08:35 AM

Definately a sweet ride thus far... please tell me you are going to cut the hood to let the dual fours stick through...

I am sooooo tired of cowl hoods.

xratt · 01-12-2010, 09:27 AM

wow, I really like the way you did you sterring and cross member chop. I did mine a lot different and it took me weeks to figure out a steering shaft set up. Still not reall happy with mine. I swapped in 80's power steering too.
Used the 80's cross shaft to retain the factory tie rods. Well now it does not steer well in shard turns. Like its dragging one of the tires. Also major tire wear. Your set up, using the stock stuff was a better idea. If I ever get my burb. I will be using yours as a model. So post and problems and fixes if you hit anything major.

Also, the other truck is crazy sick too.

erock805 · 01-12-2010, 10:36 AM

I more of a traditional guy with my old stuff. So no cowl hoods, billet, or big wheels. Will go with cragar or supremes with pins. I am still debating if I wanna keep the duals on there. I love the way the look, but I would rather keep them under the hood as I am not building a race truck. And if they are under the hood whats the point of having em? Who knows....Going for a small block with a 700r4. Just a low cruizer. I have some pretty cool paint ideas bubllin up...that may be to crazy...so I will let my friends guide me. it will sport a gmc grill I picked up at good guys. And yes a simple yet stout four link out back.

All the front suspension advice came from my friend Todd at lowboy motorsports. He did the dually, my sons truck, and my econoline. Going to the shop in an hour, and taking my camera for some good pics. with Any luck we will have it back halved by sunday...

Joemomma1 · 01-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erock805

Whoes these guys??

No one. He does'nt know sh!t about these things.

protrash64 · 01-12-2010, 01:52 PM

Cool start and

from another local......

Dinos63 · 01-12-2010, 11:54 PM

DUUUUUDE ,NICE PIC

AND THE TRUCK LOOKIN GOOD THOSE DOORS LOOK FAMILIAR HMMMM, AND TODD AT LOW BOY DOES SOME NICE STUFF FOR SURE, DO YOU NEED A BED? OH PS PLEASE DON'T MENTION FORDS HERE

erock805 · 01-13-2010, 12:06 AM

I got the bed that was on it in Robs backyard. It needs work but itll do im sure...And yes those doors did come from you. The doors on this truck were shaved, and I like nobs and bumpers... so we swaped.

Here is a pic of the basic back half....tomorrow I cutt the frame off...I am giddy

Hickup pickup · 01-13-2010, 12:57 AM

Dude you will now be able to pull GINORMOUS wheelstands with those motormounts lightened like that. BTW This a much better pic of those two guys trucks.

Hickup pickup · 01-13-2010, 12:58 AM

Sorry about the ford in the background Dino!

erock805 · 01-14-2010, 01:57 AM

Frame is welded on and stronger than a garlic milk shake! Rob (Hickup) came over and checked out the scene along with showing me how to tell what gear ratio my new diff is...

Later in the day I cutt the bottoms off the old frame and Todd welded it up so it has a nice gradual transition from old to new....

Need a engine, found a 700r4.

Hickup pickup · 01-14-2010, 03:53 AM

A, h,a,a,a ....Fire, Fire..... h,a,h,a,a,aa

erock805 · 02-22-2010, 12:27 AM

Heres some updates. Sits on the control arms...frame is about 1/4inch off the ground. Body is about 1/2 inch. Still a bunch to do.

I wanted it as simple as possible.

Cutt the inner fenders up for a tubbing

Starting putting the sheet metal back on for mock up

Ride hieght

Trev layn it out for me.

erock805 · 02-22-2010, 12:31 AM

Bazooka · 02-22-2010, 12:54 AM

Looking good man! Keep us updated.. I dig the traditional look also.

ruffrida2005 · 02-22-2010, 01:07 AM

dude the truck is looking sick. I really like it.

erock805 · 04-10-2010, 09:21 AM

Alot has happend since this last post... the duece is gone after 4 years and a ton of money dropped on it. I got a 65 riviera, and a 54 chopped cheby to replace it.

Got a different column thanks to Rob and Jeff on here. Got the brakes to work. Sealed and panted the inner fenders and put it back together. Today is the day! I am going to start my wiring. With any luck I will be rollin hard by tomorrow! I'm so geeked I could peee...

Oh and got my supremes...here is a crappy shot.

heres a pic of the 54 and da buford

63burb · 04-11-2010, 02:34 AM

nice truck.. i'm thinking about buying some supremes too for my 63, what size did you go with and were did you pick them up?

01-11-2010, 11:06 PM	#1
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Erock805 build thread...My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half...updated The front is done. The motor mounts are in. Everything is clearanced pretty well. Lays 1/4" off the ground all the way around and steerable at the hieght. Heres a couple of pics to of its trip. and here is some pics of my duece with the new a arms Lowboy put in for me.. Hope you like. I will put some progress picks up in a bit from my phone.... __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!" Last edited by erock805; 06-26-2010 at 09:04 AM. Reason: updating

01-11-2010, 11:45 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half SWEET lookin duece you have there and some cool shots !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-12-2010, 12:26 AM	#3
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half about time you got on the boardhow about some front shots __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-12-2010, 01:07 AM	#4
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Sick trucks can't wait to see more pictures of the back half. I'm almost done with a backhalf setup. Would be sick to see others. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

01-12-2010, 01:51 AM	#5
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half all right...these are cell phone shots so they suk but somethin is better than nothing... Here is once it was in the garage. holes in the firewall, laid out onda arms but the crossmember was raised an inch and a half or soo. You can clearly see the steering issues and what not... Here is ride hieght after the I put in the motor mounts, raised and clearanced the steering, then pie cut the top of the crossmember. I also built bag cups for it so It will have no rubbing and lottsa lift with low pressure.... close up of the motor mounts... Rob made me drill the holes... and make em unboltable from the mount... the motor mounts in action.... I moved the motor slightly forward so I could clear the tunnel and pull a distributor... or easily remove an hei. I also lowered the motor as much as I could. Cleanded up the the new used differntal today. Hopefully will be cutting steel in the am .... Thanks to Todd at lowboymotorsports for his bagging and general c10 knowledge, Robb for all his help and the truck and Dino for throwin me the seat! My goal is to have this drivable by the end of this month...thank god I got laid off..... __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

01-12-2010, 01:54 AM	#6
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Whoes these guys?? __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

01-12-2010, 02:10 AM	#7
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Looks SWEET! Dino hasn't talked u into a DROPMEMBER yet? What are your plans for the rear, 4 link? How are you converting the rearend to 5 lug? I'm loving that dually! Keep the pics coming and WELCOME to the 60-66 side! Tony from Norcal

01-12-2010, 08:13 AM	#8
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Welcome to the "dark side" of the board. Sweet truck. Can't wait to see this one comin' along. __________________ 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

01-12-2010, 08:35 AM	#9
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Definately a sweet ride thus far... please tell me you are going to cut the hood to let the dual fours stick through... I am sooooo tired of cowl hoods.

01-12-2010, 09:27 AM	#10
xratt Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 131	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half wow, I really like the way you did you sterring and cross member chop. I did mine a lot different and it took me weeks to figure out a steering shaft set up. Still not reall happy with mine. I swapped in 80's power steering too. Used the 80's cross shaft to retain the factory tie rods. Well now it does not steer well in shard turns. Like its dragging one of the tires. Also major tire wear. Your set up, using the stock stuff was a better idea. If I ever get my burb. I will be using yours as a model. So post and problems and fixes if you hit anything major. Also, the other truck is crazy sick too. __________________ 1966 C10, SB305, bagged. 1955 VW Buggy, 2.0L 1978 Honda CB550 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&goto=newpost

01-12-2010, 10:36 AM	#11
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half I more of a traditional guy with my old stuff. So no cowl hoods, billet, or big wheels. Will go with cragar or supremes with pins. I am still debating if I wanna keep the duals on there. I love the way the look, but I would rather keep them under the hood as I am not building a race truck. And if they are under the hood whats the point of having em? Who knows....Going for a small block with a 700r4. Just a low cruizer. I have some pretty cool paint ideas bubllin up...that may be to crazy...so I will let my friends guide me. it will sport a gmc grill I picked up at good guys. And yes a simple yet stout four link out back. All the front suspension advice came from my friend Todd at lowboy motorsports. He did the dually, my sons truck, and my econoline. Going to the shop in an hour, and taking my camera for some good pics. with Any luck we will have it back halved by sunday... __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!" Last edited by erock805; 01-12-2010 at 10:39 AM.

01-12-2010, 01:52 PM	#13
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01-12-2010, 11:54 PM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half DUUUUUDE ,NICE PIC AND THE TRUCK LOOKIN GOOD THOSE DOORS LOOK FAMILIAR HMMMM, AND TODD AT LOW BOY DOES SOME NICE STUFF FOR SURE, DO YOU NEED A BED? OH PS PLEASE DON'T MENTION FORDS HERE __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! Last edited by Dinos63; 04-10-2010 at 12:05 PM.

01-13-2010, 12:06 AM	#15
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half I got the bed that was on it in Robs backyard. It needs work but itll do im sure...And yes those doors did come from you. The doors on this truck were shaved, and I like nobs and bumpers... so we swaped. Here is a pic of the basic back half....tomorrow I cutt the frame off...I am giddy __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

01-13-2010, 12:57 AM	#16
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Dude you will now be able to pull GINORMOUS wheelstands with those motormounts lightened like that. BTW This a much better pic of those two guys trucks. Attached Images __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!



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01-13-2010, 12:58 AM	#17
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Sorry about the ford in the background Dino! __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

01-14-2010, 01:57 AM	#18
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Frame is welded on and stronger than a garlic milk shake! Rob (Hickup) came over and checked out the scene along with showing me how to tell what gear ratio my new diff is... Later in the day I cutt the bottoms off the old frame and Todd welded it up so it has a nice gradual transition from old to new.... Need a engine, found a 700r4. __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

01-14-2010, 03:53 AM	#19
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half A, h,a,a,a ....Fire, Fire..... h,a,h,a,a,aa Attached Images __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

02-22-2010, 12:27 AM	#20
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Heres some updates. Sits on the control arms...frame is about 1/4inch off the ground. Body is about 1/2 inch. Still a bunch to do. I wanted it as simple as possible. Cutt the inner fenders up for a tubbing Starting putting the sheet metal back on for mock up Ride hieght Trev layn it out for me. __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

02-22-2010, 12:31 AM	#21
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

02-22-2010, 12:54 AM	#22
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Looking good man! Keep us updated.. I dig the traditional look also. Last edited by Bazooka; 02-22-2010 at 12:56 AM.

02-22-2010, 01:07 AM	#23
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half dude the truck is looking sick. I really like it. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-10-2010, 09:21 AM	#24
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half Alot has happend since this last post... the duece is gone after 4 years and a ton of money dropped on it. I got a 65 riviera, and a 54 chopped cheby to replace it. Got a different column thanks to Rob and Jeff on here. Got the brakes to work. Sealed and panted the inner fenders and put it back together. Today is the day! I am going to start my wiring. With any luck I will be rollin hard by tomorrow! I'm so geeked I could peee... Oh and got my supremes...here is a crappy shot. heres a pic of the 54 and da buford __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

04-11-2010, 02:34 AM	#25
63burb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moreno Valley, California Posts: 92	Re: My 64 goes to Lowboy for a back half nice truck.. i'm thinking about buying some supremes too for my 63, what size did you go with and were did you pick them up?

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