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ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 10:02 AM

If I only worked on my truck as much as I looked at it , it would be done
If I only worked on my truck as much as I -

0331grunt · 12-22-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ERIC BUFFARD

If I only worked on my truck as much as I looked at it , it would be done
If I only worked on my truck as much as I -

I know the feeling..

Strodder · 12-22-2009, 12:29 PM

So get to work and post more pictures.

rwolf9653 · 12-22-2009, 12:39 PM

Well......... in addition to the other good qualities found on this board, inspiration is also something that this board provides.

ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 04:51 PM

Ok, after looking at everybodies trucks , i felt like working on mine. Ravens65 has not seen the light of day for some time now, so after working on the wiring I pushed it out for more pictures.wires everwhere , looks very scary but if you take your time and terminate one at a time it shouldn't be so bad!
pictures also show the leather door panels, dash,and headliner . this was glued right to the metal with 3m contact adh. (the good stuff) $20.00 a can , you can also see cut outs for the wheel tubs , which were 72 fleet side inners that I sectioned 4" out of so I have 20" for the drag radials. an alum fuel cell was used and the stock tank was removed,the inner part of the cab was cut to clean up the look some ( the piece over the tank) I made a cardboard fill piece that I will fiber glass and mold speakers into so that they look like they grew there (pods), I still have to use some med. dens. partical board behind the fiberglass to give it the proper sound . I like all my fab. work to look factory!!! this panel will be painted to match the truck , I'm all out of leather ( went thru 2 whole hides ) still have enough for the glovebox , kickpanels and sun visors . Eric

ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 04:53 PM

more pics, my... how dirty they get when you don't work on them!! this thing smells like a new car with all the leather . this has been the most challenging build yet , body off - nut and bolt rod-storation nothing is stock . I started with a $2500.00 truck, sold $3,000.00 worth of parts of of it and started over . I kept the frame , bellhousing, rear trailing arms and spindels - that it!!! went off the deep end , bought parts from all over the U.S. (mostly E-bay) after market front and rear fenders , a mar-k box, doors from the turkey rod run @ datona , cab from craigs list that came w/ a fleetside box (sold it ) lots of re-engineering went into this . no front inner panels and a fiberglass hood took alot of weight off the front for the 1/4mi . wife is prob. still mad about the alum. headed 383 stroker Ha! wait till she heres that I want a turbo , she already said NO to nos

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-22-2009, 05:01 PM

Wow, I don't understand.... it looks like you've been doin' LOTS of work to your truck. Nice work too !! What engine/trans is that?

Strodder · 12-22-2009, 05:08 PM

Looken good.

I like the headliner. It gave me an idea to use my old trunk mat from the Subaru Outback I just sold as a headliner. It looks exactly like yours.

ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 05:24 PM

well this is leather over the factory lines ,not quite a old trunk mat!
this has been a 5 year project with long spells of sitting prob. 1 year of full time work

198plus · 12-22-2009, 05:28 PM

Nice Truck.................All I do is look at mine too, just need more money

ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 05:19 PM

you heard the man- we need pictures of what your not working on!

ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 05:38 PM

aaa Money, the root of all evil!! not much of that this year, I was hoping to start a custom shop this year but with no money and a bad econ. looks like its on the back burner too.

Joemomma1 · 12-22-2009, 05:56 PM

More pics of the seats please!

ravens65 · 12-22-2009, 06:46 PM

ahh the seats they are out of a 2006 cadillac srx this car(suv) had 15 miles on it when it was totaled , elec, heated and best of all leather, w/ seat belts mounted . had to make 3 out of 4 mounts on ea. not to hard though and might not fit with gas tank in cab side air bag were deployed so I will cover that plastic panel with some of the matching leather that I found on E-bay . friend of my oldest son went online @ the dealer ( he's a mech ) and printed off the wiring sch. for me - nice fit!!

Alan's Classic · 12-22-2009, 08:50 PM

Awesome progress on a very cool truck.

Joemomma1 · 12-22-2009, 09:19 PM

Those are mighty purdy.

Alan's Classic · 12-23-2009, 12:25 AM

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If I only worked on my truck as much as I -

Spent on this forum.........I'd be done by now.

Strodder · 12-23-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Spent on this forum.........I'd be done by now.

Same here. That's part of why I don't have time either.

ravens65 · 12-23-2009, 07:04 PM

Now the wife 's trying to get me to sell my truck , its not just a truck to me !!! its 5 years of work and my favorite toy- hell its my only toy!!! you can't sell these things for what you have in them (parts only) let alone all the time and effort . this is what keeps me home and out of the bar !!!! WTF!!!!!!!

Envy · 12-23-2009, 07:37 PM

If you get rid of it, i see plenty of parts i wouldnt mind borrowing for my build, i live in east orlando so it would be an easy exchange ;-) . I would really like to have your wheel and tire set up.

ravens65 · 12-23-2009, 09:36 PM

your have to tub it !!!! just like someone else on here said " the difference between the wife and the truck is .... with enough work and money the truck can be cherry again!!!! hahahahaha

ravens65 · 12-23-2009, 09:41 PM

where in orlando? are you going the the webster swap meet jan 2?

jgh64pkup · 12-23-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Spent on this forum.........I'd be done by now.

yeah me too

AnlaufJohn · 12-23-2009, 10:35 PM

Sorry to hear your wife wants you to get rid of it.

The 1966 C-10 POS (wife's term) of mine is my therapy. If I didn't have it to study, ponder improvements and work on, I would have ended our marriage 5 years ago.

She hates the color, has driven it twice and thinks it's a gas hog.
Well, I don't owe any money on it, and I paid $200 for mine. It runs, but needs tires, wheels, radiator, etc.
I have working lights, heater and wipers. In fact, the electrics are good front to rear and everywhere on this.

Your seats are the set up I would like to put into mine, but I think my dog wouldn't care if the arm rest is there or not. She doesn't use one now, as my '66 doesn't have any on either door.

I feel your pain ( emotional, that is) and hope all works out.

AnlaufJohn
Springfield, Oregon

joe231 · 12-29-2009, 11:42 AM

very nice truck!!

what spindle and brake set up is that on the front?

12-22-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	If i only....... If I only worked on my truck as much as I looked at it , it would be done If I only worked on my truck as much as I - Attached Images

12-22-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: If i only....... So get to work and post more pictures. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-22-2009, 12:39 PM	#4
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12-22-2009, 04:51 PM	#5
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... Ok, after looking at everybodies trucks , i felt like working on mine. Ravens65 has not seen the light of day for some time now, so after working on the wiring I pushed it out for more pictures.wires everwhere , looks very scary but if you take your time and terminate one at a time it shouldn't be so bad! pictures also show the leather door panels, dash,and headliner . this was glued right to the metal with 3m contact adh. (the good stuff) $20.00 a can , you can also see cut outs for the wheel tubs , which were 72 fleet side inners that I sectioned 4" out of so I have 20" for the drag radials. an alum fuel cell was used and the stock tank was removed,the inner part of the cab was cut to clean up the look some ( the piece over the tank) I made a cardboard fill piece that I will fiber glass and mold speakers into so that they look like they grew there (pods), I still have to use some med. dens. partical board behind the fiberglass to give it the proper sound . I like all my fab. work to look factory!!! this panel will be painted to match the truck , I'm all out of leather ( went thru 2 whole hides ) still have enough for the glovebox , kickpanels and sun visors . Eric Attached Images

12-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... more pics, my... how dirty they get when you don't work on them!! this thing smells like a new car with all the leather . this has been the most challenging build yet , body off - nut and bolt rod-storation nothing is stock . I started with a $2500.00 truck, sold $3,000.00 worth of parts of of it and started over . I kept the frame , bellhousing, rear trailing arms and spindels - that it!!! went off the deep end , bought parts from all over the U.S. (mostly E-bay) after market front and rear fenders , a mar-k box, doors from the turkey rod run @ datona , cab from craigs list that came w/ a fleetside box (sold it ) lots of re-engineering went into this . no front inner panels and a fiberglass hood took alot of weight off the front for the 1/4mi . wife is prob. still mad about the alum. headed 383 stroker Ha! wait till she heres that I want a turbo , she already said NO to nos Attached Images Last edited by ravens65; 12-22-2009 at 05:11 PM.

12-22-2009, 05:01 PM	#7
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: If i only....... Wow, I don't understand.... it looks like you've been doin' LOTS of work to your truck. Nice work too !! What engine/trans is that? __________________ 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

12-22-2009, 05:08 PM	#8
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: If i only....... Looken good. I like the headliner. It gave me an idea to use my old trunk mat from the Subaru Outback I just sold as a headliner. It looks exactly like yours. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#9
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... well this is leather over the factory lines ,not quite a old trunk mat! this has been a 5 year project with long spells of sitting prob. 1 year of full time work

12-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#10
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12-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#11
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... you heard the man- we need pictures of what your not working on!

12-22-2009, 05:38 PM	#12
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... aaa Money, the root of all evil!! not much of that this year, I was hoping to start a custom shop this year but with no money and a bad econ. looks like its on the back burner too.

12-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#13
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: If i only....... More pics of the seats please!

12-22-2009, 06:46 PM	#14
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... ahh the seats they are out of a 2006 cadillac srx this car(suv) had 15 miles on it when it was totaled , elec, heated and best of all leather, w/ seat belts mounted . had to make 3 out of 4 mounts on ea. not to hard though and might not fit with gas tank in cab side air bag were deployed so I will cover that plastic panel with some of the matching leather that I found on E-bay . friend of my oldest son went online @ the dealer ( he's a mech ) and printed off the wiring sch. for me - nice fit!! Attached Images Last edited by ravens65; 12-22-2009 at 06:50 PM.

12-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#15
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12-22-2009, 09:19 PM	#16
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: If i only....... Those are mighty purdy.



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12-23-2009, 07:04 PM	#19
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... Now the wife 's trying to get me to sell my truck , its not just a truck to me !!! its 5 years of work and my favorite toy- hell its my only toy!!! you can't sell these things for what you have in them (parts only) let alone all the time and effort . this is what keeps me home and out of the bar !!!! WTF!!!!!!! Last edited by ravens65; 12-23-2009 at 07:04 PM.

12-23-2009, 07:37 PM	#20
Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Re: If i only....... If you get rid of it, i see plenty of parts i wouldnt mind borrowing for my build, i live in east orlando so it would be an easy exchange ;-) . I would really like to have your wheel and tire set up.

12-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#21
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... your have to tub it !!!! just like someone else on here said " the difference between the wife and the truck is .... with enough work and money the truck can be cherry again!!!! hahahahaha

12-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#22
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: If i only....... where in orlando? are you going the the webster swap meet jan 2?

12-23-2009, 10:35 PM	#24
AnlaufJohn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 130	Re: If i only....... Sorry to hear your wife wants you to get rid of it. The 1966 C-10 POS (wife's term) of mine is my therapy. If I didn't have it to study, ponder improvements and work on, I would have ended our marriage 5 years ago. She hates the color, has driven it twice and thinks it's a gas hog. Well, I don't owe any money on it, and I paid $200 for mine. It runs, but needs tires, wheels, radiator, etc. I have working lights, heater and wipers. In fact, the electrics are good front to rear and everywhere on this. Your seats are the set up I would like to put into mine, but I think my dog wouldn't care if the arm rest is there or not. She doesn't use one now, as my '66 doesn't have any on either door. I feel your pain ( emotional, that is) and hope all works out. AnlaufJohn Springfield, Oregon

12-29-2009, 11:42 AM	#25
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