TwoFiftyShifter's '64 GMC budget project

[MrPhotographer06]

the bed.. it just looks diffrent.. [ i have a 1963.. i love our body style.. ]

[TimE]

MrPhoto--Whenever the fenders and steps are mounted, you will never know the difference.

Looks like a good solid box. Good score!!

[MrPhotographer06]

yeah, i realized that after i went back and looked at the pic with it brightened.. my computers monitor is kinda screwy and dark..

[joe231]

Originally Posted by MrPhotographer06

yeah, i realized that after i went back and looked at the pic with it brightened.. my computers monitor is kinda screwy and dark..

your kinda screwy and dark...
j/k

[Woogeroo]

Welcome... we all share your addiction, so keep us updated as you plug along.

-W

[Wolfinthesnow]

Originally Posted by joe231

your kinda screwy and dark...
j/k

Thats funny

[TwoFiftyShifter]

Made some progress yesterday, got all of the old rotted fuel line replaced, and got the truck running off of the gas tank, and now moving under its own power. I changed to a new fuel filter, figured if I got a clear one I could see the gas coming through, and that would tell me if the tank was dirty inside.... gas was looking good. No brakes or anything, but is was cool moving her down the driveway and back.

Check this out, the grille is painted white, but it's chipped in a couple spots, the chipped paint doesn't have rust or anything... its CHROME! What kind of an idiot paint a chrome grille white? I guess I'm gonna try some laquer thinner with a rag and see what happens, any advice for getting paint off of chrome without damaging the chrome?

[joe231]

good find on the grille, I wouldn't think laquer thinner would hurt the chrome, give it a shot. if it is cheap paint it should come off rather easy....

BTW, you said clear fuel filter?
is it plastic or glass?
the reason I ask, the glass ones are pretty unsafe, they can break and cause a fire.

[TwoFiftyShifter]

Plastic filter. Might try some laquer thinner after I get all this damn snow plowed.....

[TimE]

Ain't nothing like driving one for the first time! Congrats on getting it running. Good luck with the grill.

[Big Fenders]

My momma used to say if you don't have somerthing good to say, don't say it. I like your truck and your enthusium...good luck with your project..
Bob

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Big Fenders

My momma used to say if you don't have somerthing good to say, don't say it.

umm..... what exactly is your point?

[TwoFiftyShifter]

I was wondering the same thing Joe....

Going friday to get some more parts possibly, guy I know has a chevy hood thats pretty straight and not rotted, he was asking $75 but I might be able to get it for 50 if I give him the old broke kid routine.....

[joe231]

[TimE]

Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Going friday to get some more parts possibly, guy I know has a chevy hood thats pretty straight and not rotted, he was asking $75 but I might be able to get it for 50 if I give him the old broke kid routine.....

If I'm chasing a deal, I always try to wear my stained up, old work clothes and drive an old beater...

[MrPhotographer06]

i always drive my dads 88 dakota on parts run.. wear some cut and torn jeans, a dirty white T and a torn and rolled up dirty button down shirt..


some old hat and say man, thats alot... oh well.. then you get "WELLLL, do you really want it? "

[Big Fenders]

Originally Posted by MrPhotographer06

nice score...

now i know why i dont like that era truck blechhh

but its yours, whatever you like is what you do...

This was what I was comenting on...no big deal.
Bob

[TwoFiftyShifter]

If I would have said I'm buying a 60-66 stepside box you guys wouldn't have commented on anything.... nor would you be able to tell the difference (save for the fender bolt holes)

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Big Fenders

This was what I was comenting on...no big deal.
Bob

thanks for the clarification

[gulfcoast66]

Glad you got her moving on her own power....Good luck with your truck Bro......Chris......

[TwoFiftyShifter]

Picked up a halfway decent hood today for $60. It needs work, mostly in the corners there is some rot, but it's a big improvement to mine, here are some pics:

Old hood:






New hood:






There might be a way to patch the corners up a little, I might be able to learn how to use the MiG welder in the process. The hood doesn't have dents like the old one does either. Cool stuff.
Now I need a grille support. Got a line on one that's in good condition, what are those worth?

[MrPhotographer06]

looks like the G Z C is comming along good..haha

[TwoFiftyShifter]

Ha! Yeah, the GZC will come together in time. I'm actually thinking about making it a Chevy on the outside... I already have a Chevy hood and have a tailgate that says chevrolet.... Thinking about a chevy grille too. One thing is for sure, I'm keeping that GMC dash, it looks killer IMO.

Also, I tried rubbing lacquer thinner on the grille, to take the paint off of the chrome, using a rag and it didn't take the paint off. Any suggestions as to what I should use to scrub with?

[MrPhotographer06]

paint stripper? idk.. it may damage the chrome... i like the chevy front better than the gmc too.. my uncle is reversed.. he has a chevy panel truck converted to a GMC front..he likes the dual headlights ..

[Captainfab]

Paint stripper won't hurt the chrome.