Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....

[NF65Fleetside]

you can try http://www.cokertire.com/ as well. I think they might have a wider selection than the other spot, prices about the same though.

[sixtyfour]

Killer thread...thanks for sharing!

[ChiefRocka]

No problem buddy....

[ChiefRocka]

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Just thougth I'd bring this back up again with these two mysterious pics my buddy took at a BBQ put on by the local Lowrider Car Clubs last year in San Jose at Lake Cunningham Park (Raging Waters)...
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[Dinos63]

nice work john

[LILRED66]

John:

I'm glad the thread was resurrected. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Fine example of persistence and motivation. May the force be with you and the others that have followed your progress.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by LILRED66

John:

I'm glad the thread was resurrected. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Fine example of persistence and motivation. May the force be with you and the others that have followed your progress.

Thank you for the kind words....It is people LIKE YOU with those words that keep myself (and others I've noticed) motivated to complete their projects.

My truck is not nearly 'complete' but if it wasn't for this forum, it wouldn't even been half as far.

This forum, and others I'm on (corvette), are big motivators...."You want to get back with new pics so people can give you props and the big "

Thanks again...have a good day !!!!

[Chevyboy1962]

Hi John,
I've really like your '63 so much that I wanted a '63 lwb fleetside!
I found a clean stocker up in Sonora, Ca(where I work) cruising around town, and shortly after I purchased it!! It was already lowered, but done low budget.

It's the original chevy orange with a white roof with the black stock rims. A 1960 chrome apache grill with chrome '60 apache bumper. It's running the 230 inline 6 with Sm420 4 speed trans.


The front has no shocks, the front coils cut in half. The rear coils heated till they were fully collapsed. The only thing I hate about the ride is hitting a pot hole in the road.

Not sure how much it was lowered front stock height, but I do know that I can lean on the roof. lol I want to install bags on all 4 corners, update the brakes, but leave the rest alone for now.

Got alot of questions to ask you about Chief. I appologize if I highjacked the thread.
Many thanks,
David

[ChiefRocka]

Cool man no problem !!! You have questions....I might have answers !!

Ask away bro...thats why I'm here. Ask away...or Pm me !!!

Thanks for the props on the truck...it's far from done.

Modesto huh ??

Man it's time to set-up another get-together for this year !!!

There are alot of members from Cali here...we need to meet up again !!!

[66trkbldr]

well deserved

[ChiefRocka]

(Begin Venting)

Well here is some FYI :

NEVER USE a 'China' made 'ghetto chromed' oil pan and/or timing cover !!!

Man the pan/cover has destorted so much that I have MAJOR oil leaks.

I just ordered a stock replacement MOROSO pan and a cast EDELBROCK timing cover, along with a one piece pan seal.

All the work I did to clean this thing up has gone down the tubes !! Crossmember is hella nasty....I guess that part of the 'Ratty" look

I am so FRICKIN PISSED OFF. It is so bad, my tailgate is covered in oil !!!

Anyway...venting complete...Could be worse I guess !!

Later...

John

[68c10owner]

That sucks man. I`ve been following your build and the truck looks awsome. My wife wasn`t too happy that I got my 62 but she caught me reading this thread and saw the pics of your truck and she really likes it. I love the style. I was thnking of doing mine in a suede orange or turquise with a white top and white walls. I wasn`t sure if the wife would go for the look but she seems too.

[Frizzle Fry]

Never noticed the red dash before. That thing is even cooler than I thought

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

That sucks man. I`ve been following your build and the truck looks awsome. My wife wasn`t too happy that I got my 62 but she caught me reading this thread and saw the pics of your truck and she really likes it. I love the style. I was thnking of doing mine in a suede orange or turquise with a white top and white walls. I wasn`t sure if the wife would go for the look but she seems too.

Glad to be of service with the wife !! At times it's tuff to get them to cross over to the 'dark-side' of life !!

At times the wife talks crap about my truck...except when someone pulls up to us, and she tells me to 'blow his a$$ away!' It funny how many compliments you get from just rattle can primer...

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Never noticed the red dash before. That thing is even cooler than I thought

Oh ya man...were way cool down here in California...

Thanks guys !!

Later

[LILRED66]

Chief:

Red is my favorite color...good choice!

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Oh ya man...were way cool down here in California...

Later

You think I have any doubt? I grew up in Sonoma and lived in San Jose (off Mckee) for a year after the Air Force I still consider myself a Californian.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You think I have any doubt? I grew up in Sonoma and lived in San Jose (off Mckee) for a year after the Air Force I still consider myself a Californian.

Wow, off McKee huh ?? I grew up right off of Santa Clara St/Alum Rock/101 area.

My folks bought a house years ago right next to that big church and hall on S Clara st.

Cool man...

[ChiefRocka]

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[68c10owner]

Chief, what size tires are you running? I`ve been looking at the radial WWW but they are so expencive. The bias ply`s are alot cheaper. How do your ride?

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Chief, what size tires are you running? I`ve been looking at the radial WWW but they are so expencive. The bias ply`s are alot cheaper. How do your ride?

I am running the Denman G78-15's.....

I went for this style because they were reasonably priced ($100 a piece), and because I like the ol-skool lowrider look....also they have a HUGE WW.

I have found that these tires have a super resilient WW too. They clean up really well, and can take the "ol-lady curb brakeing system" shots.

They ride great...although they would ride alot better if my front suspension wasn't so screwed up.

In time, that will all be resolved.

One thing about these tires, is they tend to "find" the grooves on the freeway.

I did have the toe and caster set on my truck for now. The PO hacked up the front coils, but I am slowly collecting Caddy disc parts, mid-year spindles, and other goodies for a swap.

I have other customers in line, so my stuff is always on the back-burner.

Later....
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[gostranger]

the truck looks sick it really needs to be bagged to make the finishing touch i would love to see it laying flat on the ground! keep up the great work!!!!

[Joey~AP]

Gonna put a roll pan on it?

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by gostranger

the truck looks sick it really needs to be bagged to make the finishing touch i would love to see it laying flat on the ground! keep up the great work!!!!

I agree.....in time it will be !!!

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Gonna put a roll pan on it?

Not sure...I kinda like it the way it is

[DaddyMack]

Good Stuff! I am new to this board but enjoyed going through this entire thread at lunch

I have a 62, not sure how far and what all I want to do, but I really got some idea on how to do certain things, thanks to you!

Waiting on new steering wheel to get mine back on the road, just replaced the column with ididit and power steering which I should finish this weekend, and a complete rewire. Probably should have done the engine first, but it runs pretty good even though its ugly..... I will get some pics this weekend and post some up of my progess

DaddyMack

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

Good Stuff! I am new to this board but enjoyed going through this entire thread at lunch

I have a 62, not sure how far and what all I want to do, but I really got some idea on how to do certain things, thanks to you!

Waiting on new steering wheel to get mine back on the road, just replaced the column with ididit and power steering which I should finish this weekend, and a complete rewire. Probably should have done the engine first, but it runs pretty good even though its ugly..... I will get some pics this weekend and post some up of my progess

DaddyMack

Cool man....looks like I have been a help to quite a few. This goes to show how you can do something "low-budget" and still be ok.

Feel free to ask questions......on here or PM

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