64 weekend cruiser

[sprinter11r]

Hello all. When I was 14 years old, I bought my first truck, a 66 chevy SWB stepside. Drove it all over Missouri and northern arkansas till I was out of college. Got involved in sprint car racing with my brother which took all my time and money untill recently when I finally sold all my racing equipment. I decided we needed something to work on and have some fun with so I started looking for an old truck. I was originally looking for a swb but found this LWB C20. The body was in such good shape for this area I decided I better jump on it. There is a small amount of rust on the bottom of the front fenders, and the right kick panel on the inside. There are only two small dents on the entire body plus the tailgate looks like someone modified it with a hammer for some reason.

[sprinter11r]

I have been working on it a couple weeks already. Im switching it to 1/2 ton with a cross member and rear end from a 68. the rear is a 3:73 posi 12 bolt. Im going to start with 2 1/2 inch drop spindles a 4 inch drop springs in the rear and see how that looks. also will have PS and PB. Just want something that looks good and fun to cruise around in on the weekends.

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

You don't mess around do you? Down to the frame already.

Nice score on the 12 bolt posi.

Did the truck come with a 327 and TH400?

[c.brown]

nice solid truck to start with and with air

[sprinter11r]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Did the truck come with a 327 and TH400?

yes 327 with TH400, but I pulled a head off the engine this evening and it probably needs complete overhaul. I have a decent running 350 so I need to decide what im going to do there.

[sprinter11r]

I have made some progress this week. We replaced the C20 rear cab mount with C10 style and built a new perch.

[sprinter11r]

I got the frame painted and it came out pretty good. Since I plan on driving this truck I didnt go to the expense of blasting and powder coat. I degreased it and power washed it along with a little wire brushing and scuff padding. then I used a satin black equipment enamel. I have used equipment enamel quite a bit in the past. It covers good and sticks to about anything. $28 a gallon.

[sprinter11r]

The rear end is in. new brake shoes, wheel cylinders, park brake cables, drums, 5 hole axles, truck arm bushings, and 4 inch lowering springs. Panhard should be here tommorow.

[1963c-10]

Great optioned truck. Keep up the hard work, its looking good.

[juanz1947]

Nice truck I like the color

[sprinter11r]

]More progress this week. I got the front end back together. All new ball joints,control arm bushings, tie rods, idler, drop spindles, disc brakes, and power steering.

Just like christmas!

[sprinter11r]

I also got a set of ralley wheels with "good for now" tires

Still need to run brake lines, but I think Im about done with the chassis for now. Time to start on the cab.[ATTACH][/ATTACH]

[Vics63Chevy]

Feels great receiving those packages don't it? hahah great progress keep those pics coming..

[sprinter11r]

started sanding today. also hit the floor board and rockers with the sandblaster. they are pretty solid, but did have some small holes blow thru. will have to cut some areas out and replace, but in really good shape compared to some I have seen.

[sprinter11r]

The red dots are what needs filled. This firewall looks like swiss cheese.

[sprinter11r]

Getting some done on the cab. Racing season has started so working on the truck has slowed a little. hopefully I will have the cab about ready for paint this weekend. I should have everything for my motor next week, so I can get that back together.

[65 old school]

Nice find!. You have a great start. Keep up the great work!... I wish I had to slow down on my build so I could go racing!..

[markeb01]

First time I’ve seen your build thread. Great progress on a very clean original truck. Looking forward to more updates.

[sprinter11r]

making some more progress. got the cab painted and the motor is back together.

since the PO chopped the dash up for their 8 track tape player, I just cut the whole center. then put in a flat piece and cut it for the new a/c vents and control as well as stereo.

[SBTork]

good progress, great looking motor!

[jchav62]

Nice work... You don't mess around! Everything is looking wicked.

[sprinter11r]

got the motor transmission and driveshaft in and set the cab back on tonight. its starting to look like something again.

[McMurphy]

I really like the look... Black and Red are a really smooth combo!

[sprinter11r]

Today I got the fatmat in. Going with American Auto Wire classic update harness. looking forward to start getting things back together.

[sprinter11r]

progress has slowed with the heat. I have managed to get the glass back in and about have the interior and engine wiring done. I am taking the seat to the upholstery shop tomorrow. here are a few more pics.