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64shortboxchevy · 10-19-2013, 02:27 PM

Hi everyone,
I've been browsing this forum for a few months now and finally decided to become a member. My name is Chris and my project is a 64 shortbox chevy C10. I am swapping the inline 6 for a 402 big block I acquired in a trade. I plan to keep the manual 4 speed that is in the truck. Just wanted to introduce myself and say the forum is awesome. Seems to be full of people that are very knowledgeable of this vintage of trucks. I'll need a lot of advice as my build moves forward.

Chris

markeb01 · 10-19-2013, 02:34 PM

Welcome to the forum. Post some pics when you can. You've come to the right place!

**Clyde65** · 10-19-2013, 02:36 PM

Welcome and I agree with Markeb01, pictures are always required so we can drool over your ride and or give unsolicited advise. Good luck!

MARTYZ · 10-19-2013, 03:43 PM

Welcome aboard, again we need pictures, no questions go unanswered here and you may get the odd opinion too!

64shortboxchevy · 10-19-2013, 03:44 PM

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64shortboxchevy · 10-19-2013, 03:47 PM

Couple of pics of it when I bought it. The body is basically the same now as I am wanting to get it running first.

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64shortboxchevy · 10-19-2013, 03:48 PM

I started another thread asking some questions about putting my 402 in this truck. If any of you could help me with that, I'd really appreciate it.

jbgroby · 10-19-2013, 07:29 PM

good color spread like a "coat of many colors" looks cool

64shortboxchevy · 10-19-2013, 08:10 PM

Lol, it's not staying like this. Just bought it this way, the last owners started stripping off the paint and doing some body work and gave up I guess. My plans are to paint it a Chrysler cranberry metallic (best way to describe it I guess... reddish maroon with lot of metallic. Interior will be sandstone and nickel color. Drop it 4" in rear, 2" in front with 18" 6 spoke chrome wheels. 402 big block with the original 4 speed manual.

**Captainfab** · 10-20-2013, 01:07 AM

Welcome to the forum

I did post in your other thread.......

TJ's Chevy · 10-20-2013, 07:21 PM

Nice start! Can't wait to watch the progress!

Ta2Don · 10-20-2013, 07:30 PM

and welcome aboard!!!
Good start, and as for the Big Block...

Are ya gonna start a build thread???

**DPowers** · 10-20-2013, 07:53 PM

Welcome- nice start

1963c-10 · 10-21-2013, 04:42 PM

Welcome. Always glad to meet a new member. Looks like a nice project to work with, and can't go wrong with a big block. Fixing to plant one in my 63 myself. Keep the pics rolling

64shortboxchevy · 10-21-2013, 05:35 PM

Thanks guys.... it's ugly now but plan to make it look nice over the winter. I will try to take alot of pics. Last night I redid the heater box... replaced the locked up blower motor, new fan etc. Removed a larger mouse nest and half a garbage can full of leaves, rust etc. also LOL. Repainted and installed it last night. Tonight maybe I'll install the new heater controls. I'll start a build thread.

dougf · 10-21-2013, 06:50 PM

Welcome, and awesome truck. It looks pretty solid. Be grateful of that, lol! I will definitely follow the build thread, are your plans to keep the stance like it is or get it low?

64shortboxchevy · 10-22-2013, 02:35 PM

I plan on lowering it 3 or 4" in the rear and an inch or 2 in the front (adding the big block already dropped it a bit over the inline six that was in it. I took some pics of what I did last night and will start a build thread. New at this but should be fun.

10-19-2013, 02:27 PM	#1
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Hi everyone, I've been browsing this forum for a few months now and finally decided to become a member. My name is Chris and my project is a 64 shortbox chevy C10. I am swapping the inline 6 for a 402 big block I acquired in a trade. I plan to keep the manual 4 speed that is in the truck. Just wanted to introduce myself and say the forum is awesome. Seems to be full of people that are very knowledgeable of this vintage of trucks. I'll need a lot of advice as my build moves forward. Chris

10-19-2013, 02:34 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome to the forum. Post some pics when you can. You've come to the right place! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-19-2013, 02:36 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome and I agree with Markeb01, pictures are always required so we can drool over your ride and or give unsolicited advise. Good luck! __________________ 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!*

10-19-2013, 03:43 PM	#4
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome aboard, again we need pictures, no questions go unanswered here and you may get the odd opinion too!

10-19-2013, 03:44 PM	#5
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. [IMG][/IMG]

10-19-2013, 03:47 PM	#6
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Couple of pics of it when I bought it. The body is basically the same now as I am wanting to get it running first. [IMG][/IMG]

10-19-2013, 03:48 PM	#7
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. I started another thread asking some questions about putting my 402 in this truck. If any of you could help me with that, I'd really appreciate it.

10-19-2013, 07:29 PM	#8
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. good color spread like a "coat of many colors" looks cool __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-19-2013, 08:10 PM	#9
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Lol, it's not staying like this. Just bought it this way, the last owners started stripping off the paint and doing some body work and gave up I guess. My plans are to paint it a Chrysler cranberry metallic (best way to describe it I guess... reddish maroon with lot of metallic. Interior will be sandstone and nickel color. Drop it 4" in rear, 2" in front with 18" 6 spoke chrome wheels. 402 big block with the original 4 speed manual.

10-20-2013, 01:07 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome to the forum I did post in your other thread....... __________________ 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

10-20-2013, 07:21 PM	#11
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Nice start! Can't wait to watch the progress! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-20-2013, 07:30 PM	#12
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. and welcome aboard!!! Good start, and as for the Big Block... Are ya gonna start a build thread??? __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 10-20-2013 at 07:35 PM. Reason: add-on

10-20-2013, 07:53 PM	#13
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome- nice start __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-21-2013, 04:42 PM	#14
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome. Always glad to meet a new member. Looks like a nice project to work with, and can't go wrong with a big block. Fixing to plant one in my 63 myself. Keep the pics rolling __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-21-2013, 05:35 PM	#15
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Thanks guys.... it's ugly now but plan to make it look nice over the winter. I will try to take alot of pics. Last night I redid the heater box... replaced the locked up blower motor, new fan etc. Removed a larger mouse nest and half a garbage can full of leaves, rust etc. also LOL. Repainted and installed it last night. Tonight maybe I'll install the new heater controls. I'll start a build thread.



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10-21-2013, 06:50 PM	#16
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. Welcome, and awesome truck. It looks pretty solid. Be grateful of that, lol! I will definitely follow the build thread, are your plans to keep the stance like it is or get it low?

10-22-2013, 02:35 PM	#17
64shortboxchevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 64	Re: Hello. New to forum and introducing myself. I plan on lowering it 3 or 4" in the rear and an inch or 2 in the front (adding the big block already dropped it a bit over the inline six that was in it. I took some pics of what I did last night and will start a build thread. New at this but should be fun.

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