64 long n low build thread

[Dble Hump]

Well, I have been watching this site from a distance for a long time now. 2 years in fact. It is now time for me to sign up and show some pics.
So...what i've got is a 64 lwb 1/2ton that I got when I was 15. It is a 6 banger, something I always wanted to change, but couldn't afford to. Now I am 35 and have 4 kids...so I am still broke, but I am going forward with this build. I am using craigslist for alot of my funding. gotta love craigslist!!!

Here are my plans.
Things I have:
5 lug front conversion from an 1987 chevy
5 lug rear end from a 1971 chevy non posi
Tilt steering column from 87 chevy
Jeep sprinps for the rear
bolt in c notch....almost installed
gmc grill...I love this grill
double hump hood from a 1961 chevy...I love these hoods!!!

Things to get:
350 from a late chevy
5 speed trany from same truck
3 inch drop spindles

Anyhow I am having a lot of fun work on the beast. It is great reading everyones info. I have learned alot from this site. THANKS TO ALL!!!!!

Will post pics soon!

[jimmydean]

Nice truck and good luck on the build. The build part is fun, but driving an old truck is good for your soul.

[Alan's Classic]

and The only thing I see wrong is your wearing a Jacket with a blue oval on it. Otherwise welcome your in good hands here. Nice truck.

[juanz1947]

welcome and good looking truck i want to get jeep spring too how much lower does it make it and what did you pay the the jeep spring if you dont mind telling and did you have to c-notch the rear to run them

[Dble Hump]

Ok. I knew I would take some heat for one. That was back in 2007 when I was brainwashed by my F@RD friends. I dont own that jacket anymore. It was donated to my bronco buddy!

Hey, juanz1947 I pick my springs up for 20bucks on CL. Infact I got all four, even though I can't use the front springs. I have been reading on here that the jeep springs can lower from our trucks 3 to 4 inches. I am hoping for the 4. You don't need a C notch for that. I plan to put on 3inch drop blocks. That is why I need the C notch.

[onequickchevy]

Welcome, looks like a great start. Looking forward to your progress.
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[biohazardbill]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

The only thing I see wrong is your wearing a Jacket with a blue oval on it.

The Blue Oval supplies some of us the funds to work on our Chevys.

Just an FYI

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by biohazardbill

The Blue Oval supplies some of us the funds to work on our Chevys.

Just an FYI

I understand, I work in a blue oval body shop as well. just poking fun.
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[Dble Hump]

Actually, my next build is going to be a 1965 f@rd. It is currently rusting away at my dad's old place. If I can persuad him to give it up, I will have it be a father son project with my 10year old son.

[61_FL_Apache]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

and The only thing I see wrong is your wearing a Jacket with a blue oval on it. Otherwise welcome your in good hands here. Nice truck.

I was thinking the same thing.

[Dble Hump]

Ok, so here is my progress. After I got the truck in 2007, I used it like a truck should be used. I moved a lot of dirt and mulch, and a lot of trips to hm depo. It was very hard to start taking it down to the frame, knowing it will sit in the garage for a long time like this.

[Dble Hump]

So its been awhile since I posted pics. So far I have put the c notch in and taken her all the way down to the frame.

[Dble Hump]

Here are some shots of just the frame. I am standblasting all the rust off. Man, this is going to take forever.
I built a make shift room in my driveway out of 3/4" pvc pipe. It is 8' tall and 10' X 10'. I hung painters plastic, works great for keeping the blasting media off the neighbors house.
So I figured the blasting would be a two weekend job, but seems more like 4 to 6.

[lil hoodlum]

Dble Hump from Texas. I like your truck and it looks like you were having a blast driving around in it.

Could you post some pictures of your seat cover? I know it is a strange request but I have one similar but in blue. I would like to see the pattern a little better as mine has faded quite a bit.

Looks like you have made some progress. Keep up the good work!!

Good luck!

Keith

[Dble Hump]

Hey lil Hoodlum, Here are some pics, let me know if they are not close enough...so I am guessing that my seat cover is factory. I always assumed it was not.

[Captainfab]

You're doing a good job on the blasting on the frame. Yeah those small blasters take a long time to get something done. Be sure you wear a respirator while you are blasting and even during cleanup afterwards. Silica sand dust is especially dangerous to breathe.

[lil hoodlum]

I'm not sure if it was factory or not. I actually pulled the seat out of a 1967 GMC 1/2 ton two wheel drive. I would really like to be able to replace the seat cover with the same pattern. I posted on the 67-72 asking if anyone knew anything about the pattern. The thought had occured to me before that the seat could have simply been replaced at some point or another seat cover (non stock) may have been put on.

I am pretty sure the bench seats are all the same 1960-1972.

Anyways, thank you for the response back!

Hopefully someone might know something of this pattern.

BTW I like and prefer the double hump hood as well!!

Good luck!

Keith

[Dble Hump]

Great pics, wish I had truck just sitting around like that here in KC.

[Dble Hump]

So today I decided to make myself a rotisserie. I have two engine stands sittin around so I bought $12 worth of lag bolts and bam, I can spin my frame around. This should be life a little easier with the sand blasting.

I am wearing face and eye protection....I researched the silica disease a few years back...that is actually why it has taken me so long to strart this part of the project. All I can think about is getting that stuff in my lungs when I am blasting the frame. I am using black diamond which says contains less then 2% silica. I should be ok, but the concern is still there.

[69C20CUSTOM]

Cool truck nice build.

I live in KCMO
so if u need help hit me up

[Dble Hump]

Well, I have not touched my truck in awhile, but I did buy a 1960's vintage police spot light off of CL. I know I am no where near putting it on...but I couldn't pass it up for only $30. It is so awesome. I will try to post pics tonight!