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Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 03:48 PM

Hello everyone - Figured I would start out with the regular introductory post since I am new to the Chevy Truck world.
I just picked up a 1964 SWB C-10 Fleetside that was a lifetime California car with minimal rust. This car was kept mostly original with the exceptions of airbags for suspension. It has a 327 in it (which I don't think was available for the C10 until after the 64' models came out, someone can correct me here), with rebuilt carb, new plugs wires etc.

I will mostly be using this to make my 3 mile commute to work but plan on going to shows etc. and meeting others as the weather gets better.

My plans are focused around reliability and drive ability so I will be scouring the boards for things like upgrading brakes, steering etc.

Also the work was done by Brother JD out of California (his show Turn and Burn was on the Discovery channel last year), and it is exactly what I was looking for since I dont have the space or know-how to do it all myself.

Cheers,
Joe

awbrown · 01-22-2015, 03:54 PM

Nice truck , welcome to the forum ......

TJ's Chevy · 01-22-2015, 04:18 PM

Nice truck! Welcome aboard!

Mikes66ChevyC10 · 01-22-2015, 04:20 PM

Welcome! Nice 64!

cooperhw · 01-22-2015, 04:35 PM

Cool. Not usually a big fan of the whole suede paint thing going on these days, but I will have to make an allowance on your truck. It looks awesome.
Welcome.

Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Cool. Not usually a big fan of the whole suede paint thing going on these days, but I will have to make an allowance on your truck. It looks awesome.
Welcome.

Thanks everyone!

1966FLEETSIDE · 01-22-2015, 06:22 PM

i dig it,can you post a pic of the airbags fully deflated,i would like to c the stance,if you dont mind.

1966FLEETSIDE · 01-22-2015, 06:23 PM

im thinking of adding air ride to my 63.

Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966FLEETSIDE

i dig it,can you post a pic of the airbags fully deflated,i would like to c the stance,if you dont mind.

Sure I'll try this weekend. .no c notches in the frame so it's low but obviously not laYing frame

1966FLEETSIDE · 01-22-2015, 06:26 PM

wow ok i like the fact that the bed was not messed with.killer score,good luck and welcome to the forum.

Grizz1963 · 01-22-2015, 06:35 PM

Welcome to the board.

Nice looking truck, cool to have it with some history.

The first photo looks just like it could be a diorama photo.

Same photo with the whole truck in shot would make a very cool poster.

Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Welcome to the board.

Nice looking truck, cool to have it with some history.

The first photo looks just like it could be a diorama photo.

Same photo with the whole truck in shot would make a very cool poster.

Thank you! I agree on the photo and I love your build thread
cheers

CRGRS 66 · 01-22-2015, 06:57 PM

Welcome to the forum! Beautiful truck, love the 8 ball, do you have a matching 8 ball shifter knob?

Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Welcome to the forum! Beautiful truck, love the 8 ball, do you have a matching 8 ball shifter knob?

Yes the truck was actually built after the 8 ball theme starting with the shift knob - 3 speed off the floor

**PGSigns** · 01-22-2015, 08:50 PM

Nice truck. Welcome aboard.
Jimmy

Steve-W · 01-22-2015, 08:59 PM

Very cool truck! welcome onboard.. some how the early sixties trucks do look better with a top chop

i.m.o.

Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 10:19 PM

Also I need to tighten the parking brake....did a search here and google but got mixed responses can anyone point me in the right direction?

Bomp · 01-22-2015, 10:35 PM

Nice truck.
You'll like it here.

Brake info:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527022

Jferrante · 01-22-2015, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice truck.
You'll like it here.

Brake info:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527022

thanks I went through this thread and got confused..might just need to get under the bed and look around

**joedoh** · 01-23-2015, 01:20 AM

sooooper nice truck! is there a ballast bag in that wakeboard platform on the back? haha just kidding that rear bumper is different/awesome. the color of the bed wood is perfect too.

**Captainfab** · 01-23-2015, 02:26 AM

Welcome to the forum

Nice looking truck. You are correct. The 327 wasn't available in the C10,20 and 30 until the '66 model year.

sambrutay · 01-23-2015, 08:33 AM

Very nice!!

Jferrante · 01-23-2015, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum

Nice looking truck. You are correct. The 327 wasn't available in the C10,20 and 30 until the '66 model year.

Thanks Captain for clarifying - I will be in touch for a brake booster bracket once I find a booster!

CRGRS 66 · 01-23-2015, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jferrante

Yes the truck was actually built after the 8 ball theme starting with the shift knob - 3 speed off the floor

Nice! Going to have to see that interior........

01-22-2015, 03:48 PM	#1
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	New Owner 1964 C-10 Hello everyone - Figured I would start out with the regular introductory post since I am new to the Chevy Truck world. I just picked up a 1964 SWB C-10 Fleetside that was a lifetime California car with minimal rust. This car was kept mostly original with the exceptions of airbags for suspension. It has a 327 in it (which I don't think was available for the C10 until after the 64' models came out, someone can correct me here), with rebuilt carb, new plugs wires etc. I will mostly be using this to make my 3 mile commute to work but plan on going to shows etc. and meeting others as the weather gets better. My plans are focused around reliability and drive ability so I will be scouring the boards for things like upgrading brakes, steering etc. Also the work was done by Brother JD out of California (his show Turn and Burn was on the Discovery channel last year), and it is exactly what I was looking for since I dont have the space or know-how to do it all myself. Cheers, Joe Attached Images

01-22-2015, 03:54 PM	#2
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Nice truck , welcome to the forum ......

01-22-2015, 04:18 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Nice truck! Welcome aboard! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-22-2015, 04:20 PM	#4
Mikes66ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Forest City PA Posts: 378	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Welcome! Nice 64! __________________ 1966 C10 Stepside swb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617778

01-22-2015, 04:35 PM	#5
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Cool. Not usually a big fan of the whole suede paint thing going on these days, but I will have to make an allowance on your truck. It looks awesome. Welcome. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

01-22-2015, 06:22 PM	#7
1966FLEETSIDE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: central coast monterey county california Posts: 348	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 i dig it,can you post a pic of the airbags fully deflated,i would like to c the stance,if you dont mind.

01-22-2015, 06:23 PM	#8
1966FLEETSIDE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: central coast monterey county california Posts: 348	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 im thinking of adding air ride to my 63.

01-22-2015, 06:26 PM	#10
1966FLEETSIDE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: central coast monterey county california Posts: 348	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 wow ok i like the fact that the bed was not messed with.killer score,good luck and welcome to the forum.

01-22-2015, 06:35 PM	#11
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Welcome to the board. Nice looking truck, cool to have it with some history. The first photo looks just like it could be a diorama photo. Same photo with the whole truck in shot would make a very cool poster. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-22-2015, 06:57 PM	#13
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Welcome to the forum! Beautiful truck, love the 8 ball, do you have a matching 8 ball shifter knob? __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

01-22-2015, 08:50 PM	#15
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Nice truck. Welcome aboard. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-22-2015, 08:59 PM	#16
Steve-W Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hoofddorp, the Netherlands Posts: 582	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Very cool truck! welcome onboard.. some how the early sixties trucks do look better with a top chop i.m.o. __________________ Feedback is always welcome! projects: 1969 Chevy C10 1950 GMC 100 1958 Chevy C60 Viking ratrod

01-22-2015, 10:19 PM	#17
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Also I need to tighten the parking brake....did a search here and google but got mixed responses can anyone point me in the right direction?

01-22-2015, 10:35 PM	#18
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Nice truck. You'll like it here. Brake info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527022

01-23-2015, 01:20 AM	#20
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 sooooper nice truck! is there a ballast bag in that wakeboard platform on the back? haha just kidding that rear bumper is different/awesome. the color of the bed wood is perfect too. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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01-23-2015, 02:26 AM	#21
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Welcome to the forum Nice looking truck. You are correct. The 327 wasn't available in the C10,20 and 30 until the '66 model year. __________________ 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

01-23-2015, 08:33 AM	#22
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: New Owner 1964 C-10 Very nice!! __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

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