WOLFMANmike's 65 C10 Build

[WOLFMANmike]

I was thinking of starting a build thread. But I do not have the money or the tools to do the kind of work I've seen out of all of you here . And I only get paid once a month so it would be the longest build in the history of the website I'm sure . My work won't be top notch stuff but I am driven to learn and try to make it the way I want it to be within my budget .. do you think I should make one anyway ? This is what I have to work with and fix up. I traded a Honda civic with a blown head gasket for it ... I think I got the better deal still lol

[DaddyOh]

Hellz yeah you need to start one.... oh wait, looks like you just did.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by DaddyOh

Hellz yeah you need to start one.... oh wait, looks like you just did.

i dont have to open one up in the build part ? that's cool i inadvertently started one lol just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be a waste since i cant do the stuff you guys do on here lol i dont even have a welder nor have i ever tried one yet either lol i have 1 timing light a small tool box of tools 1 sander 1 grinder 1 engine hoist and 1 engine stand .... oh and 1 floor Jack and thats it for now lol

[WOLFMANmike]

ok so this is one thing i did to my truck. i fixed the speedo cluster the way i wanted it to look . as you can see the cluster was very dirty and i was thinking i may not be able to get it looking the way i had it pictured

[WOLFMANmike]

so i started pulling it all apart .... lots of sneezing lol and then after getting it all apart i started to clean the gauges with some simple green and some Qtips i was rather impressed with how well they came clean ... not perfect by any means but good enough. i just sprayed the Qtip and rubbed them clean

[WOLFMANmike]

next i the tin box part and washed with hot water and comet and a scrub pad got it all clean ... and because i like my gauges to really light up i gave it 3 good coats of rattle can gloss white so the light was really reflected brightly no more green hue ... i know some of the die hards like the green hue are probably ready to scream lol sorry guys i then painted the needles on all the gauges red they were faded orange .. for this i used my Pinup Fiances red nail polish i thinned down just a tad so it wouldn't be to heavy she was ok with it lol shes a great gal willing to sacrifice her makeup for the good of our hot rod truck

[canadian_diesel1964]

looking great man...I love your truck

[Joe Pass]

Glad your jumping in....we all started with little tools and collected as we went. You have to have your vision than special tools....I'm 56 and own a sh#t load of special tools, but some of my best builds were without them. looking forward to your progress
Joe

[65sub]

Passion for your truck will overcome lack of tools. I like the 60's hot rod theme. Nice work so far.

[WOLFMANmike]

Wow thanks guys means a lot coming from more expiranced builders like you all here . And sorry about my spelling in these first ones . I suffer from fat finger syndrome on cell phone keyboard lol. Oh I forgot to mention our truck is also our only daily driver too so the work I'm doing has to be done while still keeping her driveable Happy Truckin

[siggyfreud]

Looking good! Always tough to have a project that you have to ensure is buttoned up for work . My truck was that way in college. It would be torn apart on the weekend, but back together Monday AM for classes.

The gauge cluster looks great by the way with that red backing!

You should definitely start or convert over to a build thread .

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Looking good! Always tough to have a project that you have to ensure is buttoned up for work . My truck was that way in college. It would be torn apart on the weekend, but back together Monday AM for classes.

The gauge cluster looks great by the way with that red backing!

You should definitely start or convert over to a build thread .

Oh oh. I'm sorry I thought this was a build thread. .. ok now I'm confused where do I go and how do I move all that I've done to the right place ? I hope I didn't brake site rules. I would really appreciate some guidance on how to proceed properly with what I'm doing and how to move it all to the right place thanks in advance happy truckin

[siggyfreud]

Originally Posted by WOLFMANmike

Oh oh. I'm sorry I thought this was a build thread. .. ok now I'm confused where do I go and how do I move all that I've done to the right place ? I hope I didn't brake site rules. I would really appreciate some guidance on how to proceed properly with what I'm doing and how to move it all to the right place thanks in advance happy truckin

No biggie, just easier to manage all the build threads over in the Projects and Builds section, as things on the main page get buried quickly .

[chevy_mike]

Sent you a PM about moving and changing the title. Please reply to it.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Sent you a PM about moving and changing the title. Please reply to it.

sent a reply brother ty for your help

[61_FL_Apache]

Like I always say, "I have more time then money" Use that to work on your truck and look at other builds to get tips and ideas for your truck!!

Take your time and you will get there.. Your off to a great start!!

[WOLFMANmike]

got me a new red metal flake Mooneyes 15'' steering wheel and installed it on my customized steering column i dont have have any pics of the column being done . as i was not there my buddy Mike took a stock column and cut it down shorter for me so i had more room in the cab .. im 6 foot 1 but im 430 lbs ugly beast lol so the wheel was in my gut before we did this mod only problem is moving the column forward makes the wheel lower so now i need to get a seat that can be cut down nice and low for me

[midnight rambler]

Nice build.. Dig the moon eyes steering wheel. Got the solid black one on mine with the bullet horn button.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by midnight rambler

Nice build.. Dig the moon eyes steering wheel. Got the solid black one on mine with the bullet horn button.

Ooooo that sounds cool looking . I have not seen that one yet . Shoot me a pic of it sometime please

[midnight rambler]

heres mine

[WOLFMANmike]

Oh sweet I like it that's cool looking right there

[WOLFMANmike]

So today I worked on some grounds. .... and also put on my new valve covers and air cleaner my fiance got me for Christmas. ..... here is the before shot

[WOLFMANmike]

After

[siggyfreud]

Love that style air cleaner and valve covers. My buddy has a similar finned setup on his vette and we ended up running gloss red paint in the recessed areas of the valve cover.

Keep the progress moving. The funding and tools mean zip without the motivation, which you clearly have.

[midnight rambler]

The finned air cleaner and valve covers look sweet. Your truck is coming along.