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Tfish · 02-11-2011, 10:19 PM

Finally joined the forum but I have been leeching for the past 4 months checking out everyone's rides and projects. There is so much good info and people on here so i can't wait to share my projects and get feedback and ideas from the board!

Anyway, a little about me. I'm a mechanical engineering student currently and have always loved cars. I have mostly been into the import scene building turbo awd cars but its time to start the long term project.

The C-10 obsession started when I was young and got rides from my grandpa and uncles in the family farm trucks. After my grandfather passed he gave the trucks to some of my uncles and now they have been given down to me. They have been beat up and abused on the farm but I feel its time to bring back those childhood memories and wrench some new life into em!

I was given 2 trucks and a spare cab from my uncles and just recently purchased another 64 to start the build off with some straight panels. I plan on building it up with a gen III LS motor, 4l60e or 4l80e trans with either a ford 9 in the rear or possibly building the 12 bolt to keep it all bowtie. Once I get it together I'll eventually turbo charge it just because I am addicted to the pull of forced induction. I still don't know how much I want to drop it or rims... and still debating if I'll toss some thick rubber in the back and tub it slightly... I'll just have to see where it all takes me. But for now this is my starting point and can't wait to modify em!

Enjoy the pics... I'll put more up later.

Travis

CVA59 · 02-11-2011, 10:23 PM

Welcome Travis. Looks like you have a solid truck to start with. It is always nice to have a bunch of memories in one of these old trucks. To me, that makes the build that much more enjoyable.

jbgroby · 02-11-2011, 10:52 PM

Welcome, You're more than half-way there.

likaroc13 · 02-11-2011, 11:06 PM

good lookin' truck! welcome aboard & good luck with the truck

**scotts62** · 02-11-2011, 11:29 PM

Nice!

from OKC!

Rich 5150 69 · 02-11-2011, 11:44 PM

Welcome to the site Travis, cool start, keeps the pics comming on the build..

steverino66 · 02-12-2011, 02:24 PM

Welcome - we old guys love it when young guys get pumped about old trucks!

SIR · 02-12-2011, 02:41 PM

..WELCOME FORM OREGON!!!...In your 3rd picture (the one of the cab) what is the car in the background??..

jimmydean · 02-12-2011, 03:23 PM

Truck looks great, welcome to the madness.

LostMy65 · 02-12-2011, 04:20 PM

My Grandpa gave his 65 4x4 to my Uncle.
To have heritage is great.
Honor your Grandpa - take care of his truck.

Welcome.
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jj1965 · 02-12-2011, 04:20 PM

The factory AC center vents are really cool. Driving in these old trucks is a blast, people want to talk at every stop. I have met alot of people and made some friends building and driving my many projects.

biasracing · 02-12-2011, 04:32 PM

Hey from Ft.Worth ,TX. nice looking rig you got there the guys here have tins of knowledge soak some up !

Dinos63 · 02-12-2011, 10:20 PM

welcome kat!!! great start!!

**Captainfab** · 02-13-2011, 02:12 AM

Welcome to the forum Travis

Looks like you're off to a good start. Nice score on the A/C vent. You don't see those for sale very often.

Keep us posted on your progress and if you have questions.

Tfish · 02-15-2011, 10:18 AM

Thanks guys,

I'm sure I'll have tons of questions as I have no idea what newer truck parts swap with what, all the different motor mounts.... etc. This is completely out of my element of what I'm used to doing. I was used to only knowing about 4 different models over a span of 10-15 years... now I am trying to soak up any and all knowledge of all chevy's! I'm scared and excited all at the same time!

Also, Congrats Dino for your appearance in the April Classic Trucks Mag! I really admire what you have done with all your rides!

glos55 · 02-15-2011, 10:30 AM

Wecome from Michigan!! Really enjoyed the pictures! Nice score on the air vent!! This really is a great site with tons of info!!!!! Keep us posted on your progress and don't run into any one of those trucks with that bobcat!!!!!

Tfish · 02-15-2011, 11:09 AM

Here are some more pics of the 64, as far as the whole truck goes the cab will need most of the attention. Of course the front fenders have the usual rust but thats a quick fix from LMC. The previous owner before me replace the passenger side floor and lower step up but I think I'll have to do it over, the lines don't match up and nice as I would like.

02-11-2011, 10:19 PM	#1
Tfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	New kid on the block saying what up!! Finally joined the forum but I have been leeching for the past 4 months checking out everyone's rides and projects. There is so much good info and people on here so i can't wait to share my projects and get feedback and ideas from the board! Anyway, a little about me. I'm a mechanical engineering student currently and have always loved cars. I have mostly been into the import scene building turbo awd cars but its time to start the long term project. The C-10 obsession started when I was young and got rides from my grandpa and uncles in the family farm trucks. After my grandfather passed he gave the trucks to some of my uncles and now they have been given down to me. They have been beat up and abused on the farm but I feel its time to bring back those childhood memories and wrench some new life into em! I was given 2 trucks and a spare cab from my uncles and just recently purchased another 64 to start the build off with some straight panels. I plan on building it up with a gen III LS motor, 4l60e or 4l80e trans with either a ford 9 in the rear or possibly building the 12 bolt to keep it all bowtie. Once I get it together I'll eventually turbo charge it just because I am addicted to the pull of forced induction. I still don't know how much I want to drop it or rims... and still debating if I'll toss some thick rubber in the back and tub it slightly... I'll just have to see where it all takes me. But for now this is my starting point and can't wait to modify em! Enjoy the pics... I'll put more up later. Travis Last edited by Tfish; 02-11-2011 at 10:23 PM.

02-11-2011, 10:23 PM	#2
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Welcome Travis. Looks like you have a solid truck to start with. It is always nice to have a bunch of memories in one of these old trucks. To me, that makes the build that much more enjoyable. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

02-11-2011, 10:52 PM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Welcome, You're more than half-way there. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-11-2011, 11:06 PM	#4
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! good lookin' truck! welcome aboard & good luck with the truck

02-11-2011, 11:29 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Nice! from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-11-2011, 11:44 PM	#6
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Welcome to the site Travis, cool start, keeps the pics comming on the build.. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

02-12-2011, 02:24 PM	#7
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Welcome - we old guys love it when young guys get pumped about old trucks!

02-12-2011, 02:41 PM	#8
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! ..WELCOME FORM OREGON!!!...In your 3rd picture (the one of the cab) what is the car in the background??.. __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

02-12-2011, 03:23 PM	#9
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Truck looks great, welcome to the madness. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-12-2011, 04:20 PM	#10
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! My Grandpa gave his 65 4x4 to my Uncle. To have heritage is great. Honor your Grandpa - take care of his truck. Welcome. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

02-12-2011, 04:20 PM	#11
jj1965 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 56	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! The factory AC center vents are really cool. Driving in these old trucks is a blast, people want to talk at every stop. I have met alot of people and made some friends building and driving my many projects.

02-12-2011, 04:32 PM	#12
biasracing Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: fort worth Posts: 59	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Hey from Ft.Worth ,TX. nice looking rig you got there the guys here have tins of knowledge soak some up ! __________________ B.I.A.S Racing 7208 Bloxom Park rd BMR2 BLG 3 Kennedale,tx 76060 800-979-0263 shop 866-936-1242 fax info@biasracing.com Website facebook twitter "follow me" Authorized Dealer:AUDIO Ascendant Audio Alpine DB Drive Audio Control Macintosh and anything else in between. RIMS: Check out Pros Designs TNT MHT Godspeed Atlanta Direct and more !

02-12-2011, 10:20 PM	#13
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! welcome kat!!! great start!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-13-2011, 02:12 AM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Welcome to the forum Travis Looks like you're off to a good start. Nice score on the A/C vent. You don't see those for sale very often. Keep us posted on your progress and if you have questions. __________________ 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

02-15-2011, 10:18 AM	#15
Tfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Thanks guys, I'm sure I'll have tons of questions as I have no idea what newer truck parts swap with what, all the different motor mounts.... etc. This is completely out of my element of what I'm used to doing. I was used to only knowing about 4 different models over a span of 10-15 years... now I am trying to soak up any and all knowledge of all chevy's! I'm scared and excited all at the same time! Also, Congrats Dino for your appearance in the April Classic Trucks Mag! I really admire what you have done with all your rides!



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02-15-2011, 10:30 AM	#16
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Wecome from Michigan!! Really enjoyed the pictures! Nice score on the air vent!! This really is a great site with tons of info!!!!! Keep us posted on your progress and don't run into any one of those trucks with that bobcat!!!!!

02-15-2011, 11:09 AM	#17
Tfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	Re: New kid on the block saying what up!! Here are some more pics of the 64, as far as the whole truck goes the cab will need most of the attention. Of course the front fenders have the usual rust but thats a quick fix from LMC. The previous owner before me replace the passenger side floor and lower step up but I think I'll have to do it over, the lines don't match up and nice as I would like.

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