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oregondunerz · 09-20-2009, 11:40 PM

Hey guys,
My Grandfather gave me his truck years ago when I was in High School. I never really did anything with it all this time except keep it safe and dry. Unfortunately he passed away this last year and I'm really wanting to start rebuilding his truck so my Grandmother can see it back on the road again, sort of a dedication to him. For it's age, the truck is pretty solid I would say except for the floorpans and the rocker area.

I'm having a hard time finding any replacement panels for this old of truck. Floorpans, rockers, doorsills, etc... Does anyone know of any companies manufacturing parts for these old trucks or is it simply fabricate from scratch type of a gig?

Also, it had a flatbed on it that was all rotted out so I just trashed it years ago. Does anyone know of the different years of truck box's that will interchange with this, if any?

My ultimate plan is to dump it down in the weeds with a 19/20 wheel combo!.....I just gotta get started now

Any help is appreciated!
T

OrrieG · 09-21-2009, 12:50 AM

Have you posted over at Stovebolt and Inliners sites? I would be very surprised if there is anyone making replacement panels for it, not that much demand. You will probably end up making your own. Good news is floor pans are probably flat, without pictures I can't envision the rockers. Did through the threads, there is one where a guy is building a custom bed from scratch, pretty interesting use of large diameter pipes, straps, etc. to form the roll pan and other parts. Good luck and post some pictures.

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-21-2009, 07:21 AM

Take a look at Jim Carter (no, not the former President

)
http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/34_46/t1.asp
Last week I picked up a 39. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet, but the price was just too good to pass up. I'm definitely gonna keep the patina though.
Stuff for these trucks seems pretty high from what I've seen so far. I need a grille and have seen them for up to $700 new.
Here's mine. Got any pics you can share of yours? We love pics.

Bob@ProAuto · 09-21-2009, 07:54 AM

The floors in this truck are flat with just an inspection cover for the transmission "hump". If it helps, I do kow that Direct Sheetmetal will custom build the floor and a firewall with some information from you.

As was previously stated, I'm not aware of anyone making replacement cab parts for these, but Stovebolt, Chevytalk or Webrodder may have someone who know of something.

ClassicDreamer · 09-21-2009, 09:13 AM

had to comment on the front tire '63. That tire is the craziest piece of rubber ever!

mbgmike · 09-21-2009, 12:42 PM

We sell custom floorboards and firewalls for them.

oregondunerz · 09-21-2009, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the info guys.. I'll try to get some pics of it today and post them up. I'll have to move it outside to get some decent photos but that's ok.

I already checked out Direct Sheetmetal, looks like they got some cool stuff!
Thanks again!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-23-2009, 11:41 AM

Is there a frame for that truck? Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

oregondunerz · 09-23-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Is there a frame for that truck? Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

No, it had a frame when my grandfather gave it to me years ago but I got tired of moving from place to place as I've moved over the years so I scraped it.

I know, I know, What do you expect from a stupid freakin kid!? We all were at some point I'm sure

Daniel U · 09-23-2009, 01:29 PM

Nice truck! I love all Chevy's. Maybe something like this?

oregondunerz · 09-23-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Nice truck! I love all Chevy's. Maybe something like this?

Ya I actually really like the "rat rod" look. I might decide to just go that route instead of spending a TON of money on this thing... I already have a Chevelle project that's breaking the bank

jamis · 09-23-2009, 07:33 PM

Thats a nice start to a project. Do you have the doors?

oregondunerz · 09-23-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jamis

Thats a nice start to a project. Do you have the doors?

Yes I do... The doors are actually in about the best shape of all. Years and years ago I took one of the doors into a body shop and had it redone (just one of the doors was all I had the money for back then).... It turned out good though. I've learned a little here and there over the years and I'm planning on doing most the bodywork myself this time around.

dwcsr · 09-23-2009, 07:37 PM

You have a very nice beginning to a sweet project. That grille is in great shape for its age. You were saying you needed floors and possible firewall. You can make them without much trouble. The cost of a 4'x8' sheet of 16 ga. steel is about $40.

I just finished one up
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362524

Its for a 59 but the method is the same.

For your bed look for chevy 1953 and older, they have a little more style than the 54 and up.

Get your self a Harbor freight 3ft brake and bend up your own parts. Most of the pieces you need are not that complicated to make.

oregondunerz · 09-23-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

You have a very nice beginning to a sweet project. That grille is in great shape for its age. You were saying you needed floors and possible firewall. You can make them without much trouble. The cost of a 4'x8' sheet of 16 ga. steel is about $40.

I just finished one up
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362524

Its for a 59 but the method is the same.

For your bed look for chevy 1953 and older, they have a little more style than the 54 and up.

Get your self a Harbor freight 3ft brake and bend up your own parts. Most of the pieces you need are not that complicated to make.

Wow!!! That firewall looks amazing! Great work on that bro. That post is VERY informative and I will definitely be taking notes off of it as I get started on the firewall. Thanks for that!

The truck is in great shape actually all in all. Especially the doors and the grille... Its funny, this summer I've had it sitting outside off and on, I get people stopping to ask if it's for sale almost EVERYDAY like I'm running some sort of car lot

They scope it out through the bushes as they drive by

oregondunerz · 09-24-2009, 12:53 PM

PM sent Scott. Thanks

Scottshotrods · 09-24-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oregondunerz

PM sent Scott. Thanks

pm sent back to you
Justin

NONHOG · 09-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Here is a good idea.............http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=473

If you have to sign up to see pics I'd do so. Nice bunch of guys. Really helpful.

oregondunerz · 09-24-2009, 02:31 PM

Thanks NonHog! I'll check it out

**tnblazerk5** · 09-24-2009, 09:04 PM

great lookin start you got there

i think thats a 36,37or 38 lowcab chevy not a 35 , in 35 they had wood inside wood frame holding all the outside metal together , the pics you showed looked to me like it was all metal framework ??? but i cant see as good as i use too lol

this is a 35 tall cab ans it has a wood frame inside it

oregondunerz · 09-25-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

great lookin start you got there

i think thats a 36,37or 38 lowcab chevy not a 35 , in 35 they had wood inside wood frame holding all the outside metal together , the pics you showed looked to me like it was all metal framework ??? but i cant see as good as i use too lol

this is a 35 tall cab ans it has a wood frame inside it

Ya there was definitely wood frames holding the doors on before I took them off. That wood has been rotted out for many years. My grandfather always told me it was a '35 but I guess that's all I have to go off of? I'm definitely no expert on these trucks though...

oregondunerz · 09-25-2009, 11:09 AM

Hmmm! Well I guess it's not a '35 then? Thanks for the info guys!

**tnblazerk5** · 09-26-2009, 01:56 AM

i looked around sum and found this for ya
no matter what year it is its going to make a killer ride and yes please keep us posted on it !!
and no there isnt much sheet metal made for these old trucks

i really wish there was but due to the wood thats in them nobody wants to mess with them
http://rides.streetrodderweb.com/rid...photos/23.html

09-20-2009, 11:40 PM	#1
oregondunerz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 91	1935 Chevy Pickup?? Hey guys, My Grandfather gave me his truck years ago when I was in High School. I never really did anything with it all this time except keep it safe and dry. Unfortunately he passed away this last year and I'm really wanting to start rebuilding his truck so my Grandmother can see it back on the road again, sort of a dedication to him. For it's age, the truck is pretty solid I would say except for the floorpans and the rocker area. I'm having a hard time finding any replacement panels for this old of truck. Floorpans, rockers, doorsills, etc... Does anyone know of any companies manufacturing parts for these old trucks or is it simply fabricate from scratch type of a gig? Also, it had a flatbed on it that was all rotted out so I just trashed it years ago. Does anyone know of the different years of truck box's that will interchange with this, if any? My ultimate plan is to dump it down in the weeds with a 19/20 wheel combo!.....I just gotta get started now Any help is appreciated! T

09-21-2009, 12:50 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Have you posted over at Stovebolt and Inliners sites? I would be very surprised if there is anyone making replacement panels for it, not that much demand. You will probably end up making your own. Good news is floor pans are probably flat, without pictures I can't envision the rockers. Did through the threads, there is one where a guy is building a custom bed from scratch, pretty interesting use of large diameter pipes, straps, etc. to form the roll pan and other parts. Good luck and post some pictures. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 09-21-2009 at 12:51 AM.

09-21-2009, 07:21 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Take a look at Jim Carter (no, not the former President ) http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/34_46/t1.asp Last week I picked up a 39. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet, but the price was just too good to pass up. I'm definitely gonna keep the patina though. Stuff for these trucks seems pretty high from what I've seen so far. I need a grille and have seen them for up to $700 new. Here's mine. Got any pics you can share of yours? We love pics. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-21-2009, 07:54 AM	#4
Bob@ProAuto Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baltimore, Ohio Posts: 65	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? The floors in this truck are flat with just an inspection cover for the transmission "hump". If it helps, I do kow that Direct Sheetmetal will custom build the floor and a firewall with some information from you. As was previously stated, I'm not aware of anyone making replacement cab parts for these, but Stovebolt, Chevytalk or Webrodder may have someone who know of something.

09-21-2009, 09:13 AM	#5
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? had to comment on the front tire '63. That tire is the craziest piece of rubber ever!

09-21-2009, 12:42 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? We sell custom floorboards and firewalls for them.

09-21-2009, 12:43 PM	#7
oregondunerz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 91	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Thanks for the info guys.. I'll try to get some pics of it today and post them up. I'll have to move it outside to get some decent photos but that's ok. I already checked out Direct Sheetmetal, looks like they got some cool stuff! Thanks again!

09-23-2009, 11:41 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Is there a frame for that truck? Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-23-2009, 01:29 PM	#10
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Nice truck! I love all Chevy's. Maybe something like this? __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 09-23-2009 at 01:43 PM.

09-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#12
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Thats a nice start to a project. Do you have the doors? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

09-23-2009, 07:37 PM	#14
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? You have a very nice beginning to a sweet project. That grille is in great shape for its age. You were saying you needed floors and possible firewall. You can make them without much trouble. The cost of a 4'x8' sheet of 16 ga. steel is about $40. I just finished one up http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362524 Its for a 59 but the method is the same. For your bed look for chevy 1953 and older, they have a little more style than the 54 and up. Get your self a Harbor freight 3ft brake and bend up your own parts. Most of the pieces you need are not that complicated to make.

09-24-2009, 12:53 PM	#16
oregondunerz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 91	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? PM sent Scott. Thanks

09-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#18
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,459	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Here is a good idea.............http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=473 If you have to sign up to see pics I'd do so. Nice bunch of guys. Really helpful. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-24-2009, 02:31 PM	#19
oregondunerz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 91	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Thanks NonHog! I'll check it out

09-24-2009, 09:04 PM	#20
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? great lookin start you got there i think thats a 36,37or 38 lowcab chevy not a 35 , in 35 they had wood inside wood frame holding all the outside metal together , the pics you showed looked to me like it was all metal framework ??? but i cant see as good as i use too lol this is a 35 tall cab ans it has a wood frame inside it Attached Images Last edited by tnblazerk5; 09-24-2009 at 09:06 PM.



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09-25-2009, 11:09 AM	#22
oregondunerz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 91	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? Hmmm! Well I guess it's not a '35 then? Thanks for the info guys!

09-26-2009, 01:56 AM	#23
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: 1935 Chevy Pickup?? i looked around sum and found this for ya no matter what year it is its going to make a killer ride and yes please keep us posted on it !! and no there isnt much sheet metal made for these old trucks i really wish there was but due to the wood thats in them nobody wants to mess with them http://rides.streetrodderweb.com/rid...photos/23.html

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