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DaddyOh · 09-15-2015, 08:01 PM

Hey All... picked up this '65 in Northern California that had been sitting in a garage for close to two decades (50 miles from the plant it was made). After getting it painted, unfortunately, the PO passed away and the truck was handed down to family members; sitting in the garage for that time. They wanted the truck to see the light of day again... they wanted to pass it along to someone that would show it some love. They were an awesome family and the truck reminds me of my grandfather's truck... so... let's show it some lovin'

On the way home.

Got it back to the shop to get a game plan together. Decided it should be a 'Freeway Flyer' that appears old but everything underneath would be modern technology, a gentleman's pro touring truck. The interior should appear as a time capsule from that period of time. In the 'concept' department, it would be a time capsule if a Chevy C10 and a Woody Wagon collided - a surf wagon/truck type of thing...The Tiki Sea 10.

The 'Headliner'

Bed Wood to replicate a vintage surfboard pattern - the balsa boards

Currently, roughing in all of the mods to stay on schedule to send body for bodywork/paint. While the tin is at the painter, will be finishing up all of the chassis CAD work, sending to laser and (hopefully) installing. We'll see where this all goes since we rarely stay on the initial course.

...and, of course, the powerplant

DaddyOh · 09-15-2015, 08:15 PM

One last thought for now...

While wrapping up the 12 bolt posi rear end, ran into a few assembly challenges. Travis at Pro Performance provided all the necessary spec info and made multiple phone calls to suppliers... which was necessary to sort out the issues. To have a vendor sell their product AND provide follow up support has a value that is rarely seen nowadays. Thanks Travis... you da man (and Haik said you're a good dude also...haha)

dwcardfan · 09-15-2015, 08:51 PM

Nice ride!!!!! I in for the build.

Ta2Don · 09-15-2015, 10:22 PM

Diggin' the surf theme… no messing around there...

mooseknuckles · 09-15-2015, 10:24 PM

cool

SCOTI · 09-15-2015, 10:27 PM

Following along...
Travis is a good guy to deal with for sure.

Turtleman · 09-15-2015, 11:00 PM

This will be interesting

DaddyOh · 09-15-2015, 11:54 PM

Thanks. We'll see how the vintage surf theme plays out over the build, it sounds good but will see if it comes together. To keep the vintage style going, decided on an 18" Detroit Steel Wheel smoothie with beauty ring and clipped for the painted 65 dog dish. Took a while to find an 18" wheel that had a steel beauty ring, everything else I saw used a plated ABS ring. Using an 18"x8" wheel with a 4.5" backspace wearing a 255x55x18 tire.

Deep into some of the sheet metal mods (big window conversion, 1960 grille, etc) will post updates once something gets done. Thanks again.

craiginaustin · 09-16-2015, 10:53 AM

Looking forward to following along on this build!

aggie91 · 09-16-2015, 12:00 PM

Tuning in for this one. I like the surf theme...

62stepside longbox · 09-23-2015, 11:32 AM

The wheels look great! Where did you get them, did they come with the hub-caps?

mooseknuckles · 09-23-2015, 12:22 PM

...Detroit steel wheel Co. Killer wheels!

Ta2Don · 09-27-2015, 10:55 PM

Killer Wheels

DaddyOh · 09-27-2015, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback... The wheels are the Detroit Steel Wheel 'smoothies' that I had clips placed to fit the '65 dog dish hub cap. It took me a bit to source 8 hubcaps that all looked similar - needed 5 for the truck but figured a couple will spin off, over time, down the highway.

Working on 'roughing in' the sheet metal mods to meet a deadline to send the body out for bodywork/paint. Will be working on a Pro Touring chassis while the tin is away.

Just doing most of the mods you all have done in the past...

Using a 1960 grille... tearing it all apart to put it back together without any rattles and updated electrics

Using the later model rear bumper/license plate holder

Started on the big window conversion and will be adding in shoulder seatbelt anchors while it's apart

Should have rear window cut out this coming week. Things on the schedule for next 2 weeks... finish up rear window conversion, fit up new tilt steering column with a 1960 Chevy Bel Air steering wheel and hopefully get instrument cluster back from rebuild and a modded 1969 Corvair clock...

Hopefully... send off front/rear bumper, grill and wheels to powdercoat - they will be a creme/tan color with a shade darker grille insert and 'eyebrows'

Thanks for checking in

dwcardfan · 09-28-2015, 08:11 AM

Looking good!!!!

sambrutay · 09-28-2015, 08:41 AM

Cool build. I'm in!

slowcpe · 09-28-2015, 01:15 PM

I like where this is going. In!

Rockit · 09-30-2015, 12:58 AM

On your big back window conversion did you use a donor inside panel. I've seen a couple of different ways to do it, but that seems to have the cleanest out come.

DaddyOh · 09-30-2015, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockit

On your big back window conversion did you use a donor inside panel. I've seen a couple of different ways to do it, but that seems to have the cleanest out come.

Using Scott's conversion panel... very easy to use, made great and simple instructions.

http://www.classicbigwindow.com/

You can see the 'rough cut' here... still needs clean up, adjust for back glass and finish outer perimeter.

Definitely changes the open-ness of the cab... Added in the anchor points for the shoulder straps just before it was tacked in (rear mirror in the way).

duallyjams · 10-02-2015, 07:39 PM

very nice build going

Johnny_Lamebridge · 10-08-2015, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyOh

Using Scott's conversion panel... very easy to use, made great and simple instructions.

http://www.classicbigwindow.com/

I didn't think that kit was still available. Looks like you've got a nice, solid truck to start with.

scum1 · 10-10-2015, 12:52 AM

yes, i really like this so far..good work.

jlsanborn · 12-10-2015, 05:49 PM

I'm in on this one. Any updates?

DaddyOh · 12-18-2015, 02:06 PM

Just getting everything back to finish 'mock-up' so the body can be removed. Then it will be chassis modifications while the sheet metal is being painted. Should have a few worthwhile updates soon...

color is washed out, more of a cream/tan color

Also... final rough fit before clean-up on the back window.

4mulaSvaliant · 12-18-2015, 04:28 PM

I am in for this build no doubt! Love the plans and quality so far!

09-15-2015, 08:01 PM	#1
DaddyOh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 180	The Tiki Sea 10 Hey All... picked up this '65 in Northern California that had been sitting in a garage for close to two decades (50 miles from the plant it was made). After getting it painted, unfortunately, the PO passed away and the truck was handed down to family members; sitting in the garage for that time. They wanted the truck to see the light of day again... they wanted to pass it along to someone that would show it some love. They were an awesome family and the truck reminds me of my grandfather's truck... so... let's show it some lovin' On the way home. Got it back to the shop to get a game plan together. Decided it should be a 'Freeway Flyer' that appears old but everything underneath would be modern technology, a gentleman's pro touring truck. The interior should appear as a time capsule from that period of time. In the 'concept' department, it would be a time capsule if a Chevy C10 and a Woody Wagon collided - a surf wagon/truck type of thing...The Tiki Sea 10. The 'Headliner' Bed Wood to replicate a vintage surfboard pattern - the balsa boards Currently, roughing in all of the mods to stay on schedule to send body for bodywork/paint. While the tin is at the painter, will be finishing up all of the chassis CAD work, sending to laser and (hopefully) installing. We'll see where this all goes since we rarely stay on the initial course. ...and, of course, the powerplant Last edited by DaddyOh; 09-16-2015 at 01:25 AM.

09-15-2015, 08:15 PM	#2
DaddyOh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 180	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 One last thought for now... While wrapping up the 12 bolt posi rear end, ran into a few assembly challenges. Travis at Pro Performance provided all the necessary spec info and made multiple phone calls to suppliers... which was necessary to sort out the issues. To have a vendor sell their product AND provide follow up support has a value that is rarely seen nowadays. Thanks Travis... you da man (and Haik said you're a good dude also...haha)

09-15-2015, 08:51 PM	#3
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Nice ride!!!!! I in for the build. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

09-15-2015, 10:22 PM	#4
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Diggin' the surf theme… no messing around there... __________________ 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

09-15-2015, 10:24 PM	#5
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 cool __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

09-15-2015, 10:27 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Following along... Travis is a good guy to deal with for sure. __________________ 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.*

09-15-2015, 11:00 PM	#7
Turtleman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 290	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 This will be interesting

09-15-2015, 11:54 PM	#8
DaddyOh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 180	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Thanks. We'll see how the vintage surf theme plays out over the build, it sounds good but will see if it comes together. To keep the vintage style going, decided on an 18" Detroit Steel Wheel smoothie with beauty ring and clipped for the painted 65 dog dish. Took a while to find an 18" wheel that had a steel beauty ring, everything else I saw used a plated ABS ring. Using an 18"x8" wheel with a 4.5" backspace wearing a 255x55x18 tire. Deep into some of the sheet metal mods (big window conversion, 1960 grille, etc) will post updates once something gets done. Thanks again. Last edited by DaddyOh; 09-16-2015 at 01:22 AM.

09-16-2015, 10:53 AM	#9
craiginaustin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 52	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Looking forward to following along on this build! Last edited by craiginaustin; 09-16-2015 at 10:53 AM. Reason: typo

09-16-2015, 12:00 PM	#10
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Tuning in for this one. I like the surf theme... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-23-2015, 11:32 AM	#11
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 The wheels look great! Where did you get them, did they come with the hub-caps? __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

09-23-2015, 12:22 PM	#12
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 ...Detroit steel wheel Co. Killer wheels! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

09-27-2015, 10:55 PM	#13
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Killer Wheels __________________ 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

09-27-2015, 11:59 PM	#14
DaddyOh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 180	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Thanks for the feedback... The wheels are the Detroit Steel Wheel 'smoothies' that I had clips placed to fit the '65 dog dish hub cap. It took me a bit to source 8 hubcaps that all looked similar - needed 5 for the truck but figured a couple will spin off, over time, down the highway. Working on 'roughing in' the sheet metal mods to meet a deadline to send the body out for bodywork/paint. Will be working on a Pro Touring chassis while the tin is away. Just doing most of the mods you all have done in the past... Using a 1960 grille... tearing it all apart to put it back together without any rattles and updated electrics Using the later model rear bumper/license plate holder Started on the big window conversion and will be adding in shoulder seatbelt anchors while it's apart Should have rear window cut out this coming week. Things on the schedule for next 2 weeks... finish up rear window conversion, fit up new tilt steering column with a 1960 Chevy Bel Air steering wheel and hopefully get instrument cluster back from rebuild and a modded 1969 Corvair clock... Hopefully... send off front/rear bumper, grill and wheels to powdercoat - they will be a creme/tan color with a shade darker grille insert and 'eyebrows' Thanks for checking in __________________ '65 Tiki Sea 10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682356

09-28-2015, 08:11 AM	#15
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Looking good!!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217



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09-28-2015, 08:41 AM	#16
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Cool build. I'm in! __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

09-28-2015, 01:15 PM	#17
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 I like where this is going. In! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

09-30-2015, 12:58 AM	#18
Rockit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Price, Utah Posts: 68	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 On your big back window conversion did you use a donor inside panel. I've seen a couple of different ways to do it, but that seems to have the cleanest out come.

10-02-2015, 07:39 PM	#20
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 very nice build going __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

10-10-2015, 12:52 AM	#22
scum1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas Posts: 299	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 yes, i really like this so far..good work.

12-10-2015, 05:49 PM	#23
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 I'm in on this one. Any updates? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

12-18-2015, 02:06 PM	#24
DaddyOh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 180	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 Just getting everything back to finish 'mock-up' so the body can be removed. Then it will be chassis modifications while the sheet metal is being painted. Should have a few worthwhile updates soon... color is washed out, more of a cream/tan color Also... final rough fit before clean-up on the back window. __________________ '65 Tiki Sea 10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682356 Last edited by DaddyOh; 12-18-2015 at 04:35 PM.

12-18-2015, 04:28 PM	#25
4mulaSvaliant Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: VIRGINIA BEACH Posts: 140	Re: The Tiki Sea 10 I am in for this build no doubt! Love the plans and quality so far! __________________ 64 LWB to SWB Step build. Daily driven! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=647168

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