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NF65Fleetside · 04-06-2007, 12:24 AM

daym come'n along niiiiice....give'n me some insentive. With as long as it took the shop my truck is at now to just do a swap I could have had the truck blasted as well and made the engine bay nice and pretty too...now looks like Ill have to break her all down again once i have some time.

**slepysal** · 04-06-2007, 01:10 AM

nice john very nice. I have to agree your a good motivator,, Good to see your project coming along !!!

sighlurr · 04-06-2007, 01:37 AM

John,

Nice work, I really dig this truck.

Hopefully you know the members down your way that are talking about doing a get together this year somewhere between San Hoe and Vacaville.

Thanks for the pics, makes the thread!

Devin

**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 07:41 AM

Thanks fella's for all the kind words !!! These words keep me going....because I am usually a #1 procrastinator !!

Anyway...here are two more pics...What I did, to change it up a little, was add a second coat of textured paint to the engine compartment. I wanted to somewhat hide the imperfections of the engine bay sheetmetal.

I masked everything off from the top edge down...but now realized I need to go all the way the fenders edge..I think that will look better...What do you guys think ??

John

Two pics......

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**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 07:48 AM

Well, what I mean is not up by the cowl..(that will remain primer)...but over the top of the inner fender, and stop the tecture right where the fender attaches. Anyway, I think it came out ok. This kinda sets it off a little, instead of having everything black. What I really wanted was a textured paint that had RED spreckles in it..that would of been SICK...But I could't find any in rattle can...although they have that in that zolotone stuff (spelling?) which uses a spray gun...didn't want to mess with that right now.

I'm just dieing to get this engine back in....

John

**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

John,

Nice work, I really dig this truck.

Hopefully you know the members down your way that are talking about doing a get together this year somewhere between San Hoe and Vacaville.

Thanks for the pics, makes the thread!

Devin

I don't see why I wouldn't be there !!! I'm looking forward to it !!!

John

Jonboy · 04-06-2007, 08:30 AM

I think I would go all the way to the fenders also. If you are keeping the radiator support covers, paint them with thee textured paint too. Is the engine going to be red?

**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I think I would go all the way to the fenders also. If you are keeping the radiator support covers, paint them with thee textured paint too. Is the engine going to be red?

Yes the engine is red....looks orange in the pics though...

You know what...my truck did not come with those (rad. sprt covers)...Anyone have an extra set ??

zapper · 04-06-2007, 11:56 AM

Hey John
its looking good, thats a neat idea with the textured paint, Its different. That engine is going to look good in that new engine bay.
Ang

Frizzle Fry · 04-06-2007, 01:13 PM

You're gettin somewhere now!

wild one · 04-06-2007, 01:20 PM

WOW!!! That looks great!

What brand/color paint did you use and where did you find it? I've used trunk paint (zolotone) under the hood back in the day - it was a real pain in the arse to keep clean. Good choice of color too - the engine will be nicely set off when you have the hood up. Keep up the good work John, I think that your providing motivation to all of us.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wild one

WOW!!! That looks great!

What brand/color paint did you use and where did you find it? I've used trunk paint (zolotone) under the hood back in the day - it was a real pain in the arse to keep clean. Good choice of color too - the engine will be nicely set off when you have the hood up. Keep up the good work John, I think that your providing motivation to all of us.

OSH...."aged iron" Rustoleum brand textured paint...The name of the color fitted perfect !!!

They had differnet color....one of them had a 'green' in it...kinda cool, but i wanted something with a red in it...they probably make it, but OSH didn't have it.

Anyway...this morning before my routine, I went ahead and did it all....

Pics.....

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John

**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 01:40 PM

I'm going to pressure wash under the hood, and do that as well....

Now once I give a body a nice satin primer...it should set it off nice.

I probalby should clear the engine bay.....but ??

John

Jonboy · 04-06-2007, 02:14 PM

If you clear it, just use a satin clear.

PrerunnerRob · 04-06-2007, 07:16 PM

Hey, what are those fenderwells still doing in there? It will never go low enough!

The truck is looking good man, I just got my engine mocked up back in place, now it's time for new mounts!

**ChiefRocka** · 04-06-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Hey, what are those fenderwells still doing in there? It will never go low enough!

The truck is looking good man, I just got my engine mocked up back in place, now it's time for new mounts!

You best beleive the fenderwells will be out of there when the time comes.....

Right on bro on your truck....almost there, huh ?? PICTURES ??

JOhn

**ChiefRocka** · 04-07-2007, 09:32 AM

Well this is all I got done this evening...painted the rest of the engine bay, and the frame......

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Also I got the water-pump ready for the engine...
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The next thing that has to be done is make a new battery tray...this one is wasted...apparently, it was spread out to fit a larger battery...I'll just fab up a new one, with HD hold down.
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I picked up a Rock-Crusher for my SS Nova a while back from CL, and it came with an extra flywheel and new clutch...one less thing to buy for the 'Chief"....
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My favorite brand of "restoration" paints....

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Well thats it for tonight....

John

**ChiefRocka** · 04-07-2007, 06:28 PM

I be back at it tommorow morning...for a while before going over to my folks house....More pics tommorow...

You all have a nice Easter WeekEND !!!!!

JOHN

**Captainfab** · 04-08-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

You know what...my truck did not come with those (rad. sprt covers)...Anyone have an extra set ??

I've got a bunch of them......pm me if your interested. BTW the chief's lookin good. Makes me wish I had time to work on one of mine.

mnky30 · 04-08-2007, 02:52 AM

nice truck i have a 1960 with a 283 and three speed
just started building it

mnky30 · 04-08-2007, 02:54 AM

nice truck

**ChiefRocka** · 04-08-2007, 11:11 PM

Thanks Mnky....

I mocked up some fuel line this morning...I hate rubber fuel line ran from the pump to the carb.....I rather have hardlines.
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I bent more of the line, but the camera went dead...post work tommorow

John

1LoC10 · 04-09-2007, 12:47 PM

lookin good man.... you better raise the roof to get that fuel line in there

**ChiefRocka** · 04-09-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

lookin good man.... you better raise the roof to get that fuel line in there

Nah bro...thats my purging system for raw fuel out the hood !!

I only got a few things done to it today.....let me know if I'm over-posting pics here....I don't want to bug you guys with too many pics....

I finished the fuel line...and ran my plug wires....Haven't had to much time lately...I've been running my Father-n-laws business while he's on vaction...

Pics....

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John

62 short step · 04-09-2007, 09:59 PM

I don't think you can post enough pics.

I love looking at other projects, gives me ideas I never would have thought of. Looking good Chief, I say continue with the pics!!

04-06-2007, 12:24 AM	#76
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... daym come'n along niiiiice....give'n me some insentive. With as long as it took the shop my truck is at now to just do a swap I could have had the truck blasted as well and made the engine bay nice and pretty too...now looks like Ill have to break her all down again once i have some time.

04-06-2007, 01:10 AM	#77
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice john very nice. I have to agree your a good motivator,, Good to see your project coming along !!!

04-06-2007, 01:37 AM	#78
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... John, Nice work, I really dig this truck. Hopefully you know the members down your way that are talking about doing a get together this year somewhere between San Hoe and Vacaville. Thanks for the pics, makes the thread! Devin

04-06-2007, 07:41 AM	#79
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Thanks fella's for all the kind words !!! These words keep me going....because I am usually a #1 procrastinator !! Anyway...here are two more pics...What I did, to change it up a little, was add a second coat of textured paint to the engine compartment. I wanted to somewhat hide the imperfections of the engine bay sheetmetal. I masked everything off from the top edge down...but now realized I need to go all the way the fenders edge..I think that will look better...What do you guys think ?? John Two pics...... - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-25-2007 at 09:25 AM.

04-06-2007, 07:48 AM	#80
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Well, what I mean is not up by the cowl..(that will remain primer)...but over the top of the inner fender, and stop the tecture right where the fender attaches. Anyway, I think it came out ok. This kinda sets it off a little, instead of having everything black. What I really wanted was a textured paint that had RED spreckles in it..that would of been SICK...But I could't find any in rattle can...although they have that in that zolotone stuff (spelling?) which uses a spray gun...didn't want to mess with that right now. I'm just dieing to get this engine back in.... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-06-2007 at 08:07 AM.

04-06-2007, 08:30 AM	#82
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I think I would go all the way to the fenders also. If you are keeping the radiator support covers, paint them with thee textured paint too. Is the engine going to be red?

04-06-2007, 11:56 AM	#84
zapper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: shelburne ont Posts: 25	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey John its looking good, thats a neat idea with the textured paint, Its different. That engine is going to look good in that new engine bay. Ang

04-06-2007, 01:13 PM	#85
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... You're gettin somewhere now!

04-06-2007, 01:20 PM	#86
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... WOW!!! That looks great! What brand/color paint did you use and where did you find it? I've used trunk paint (zolotone) under the hood back in the day - it was a real pain in the arse to keep clean. Good choice of color too - the engine will be nicely set off when you have the hood up. Keep up the good work John, I think that your providing motivation to all of us. __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life Last edited by wild one; 04-06-2007 at 01:21 PM.

04-06-2007, 01:40 PM	#88
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I'm going to pressure wash under the hood, and do that as well.... Now once I give a body a nice satin primer...it should set it off nice. I probalby should clear the engine bay.....but ?? John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-06-2007, 02:14 PM	#89
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... If you clear it, just use a satin clear.

04-06-2007, 07:16 PM	#90
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey, what are those fenderwells still doing in there? It will never go low enough! The truck is looking good man, I just got my engine mocked up back in place, now it's time for new mounts!

04-07-2007, 09:32 AM	#92
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Well this is all I got done this evening...painted the rest of the engine bay, and the frame...... - - - Also I got the water-pump ready for the engine... - - - - The next thing that has to be done is make a new battery tray...this one is wasted...apparently, it was spread out to fit a larger battery...I'll just fab up a new one, with HD hold down. - - - - I picked up a Rock-Crusher for my SS Nova a while back from CL, and it came with an extra flywheel and new clutch...one less thing to buy for the 'Chief".... - - - - My favorite brand of "restoration" paints.... - - - - Well thats it for tonight.... John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-08-2007 at 06:08 AM.

04-07-2007, 06:28 PM	#93
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I be back at it tommorow morning...for a while before going over to my folks house....More pics tommorow... You all have a nice Easter WeekEND !!!!! JOHN __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-08-2007, 02:52 AM	#95
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice truck i have a 1960 with a 283 and three speed just started building it



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04-08-2007, 02:54 AM	#96
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice truck

04-08-2007, 11:11 PM	#97
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Thanks Mnky.... I mocked up some fuel line this morning...I hate rubber fuel line ran from the pump to the carb.....I rather have hardlines. - - - - - - I bent more of the line, but the camera went dead...post work tommorow John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I don't think you can post enough pics. I love looking at other projects, gives me ideas I never would have thought of. Looking good Chief, I say continue with the pics!! Last edited by 62 short step; 04-09-2007 at 10:00 PM. Reason: can't spell

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