Project "Dream Truck"

[abadsvt]

Thanks guys for the complements! It helps to keep me motivated. Like i mentioned i am going to think about it this weekend before i do anything. The problem is that i like things to be perfect and I know if i don't do exactly what i want or something doesn't come out exactly how i want i will honestly go crazy. I have high expectations for this truck and maybe there too high for my abilities. That could be why this is my second frame for one truck. Also i would love to build classic cars and trucks for a part time job/hobby down the road and I would love to be able to have a rolling business card.

On another note i decided on the color. I will be painting the truck with House of Kolor True Blue paint. I painted some flames for a guy a few years ago and i used the True Blue for the color of the flames (his choice of colors) and i fell in love with it. I was originally going to go with a red but I thought blue would be slightly different and still look sick with the charcole grey wheels and frame. I will see if i can find a pic of something painted with True Blue.

[Daniel U]

I can't wait to see some more progress. I've really enjoyed reading this thread. I look FWD to meeting up with you some day. My '54 is on hold until my bills get paid. Keep plugging away & take your time.

[jugernot]

That is wicked

[72 Cheyenne402]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Thanks guys for the complements! It helps to keep me motivated. Like i mentioned i am going to think about it this weekend before i do anything. The problem is that i like things to be perfect and I know if i don't do exactly what i want or something doesn't come out exactly how i want i will honestly go crazy. I have high expectations for this truck and maybe there too high for my abilities. That could be why this is my second frame for one truck. Also i would love to build classic cars and trucks for a part time job/hobby down the road and I would love to be able to have a rolling business card.

On another note i decided on the color. I will be painting the truck with House of Kolor True Blue paint. I painted some flames for a guy a few years ago and i used the True Blue for the color of the flames (his choice of colors) and i fell in love with it. I was originally going to go with a red but I thought blue would be slightly different and still look sick with the charcole grey wheels and frame. I will see if i can find a pic of something painted with True Blue.

I love your truck man!!! Cant wait to see more pics

[GMracer]

hey man I was just curious what thickness wall you built the frame table out of, I was going to build something similar in design and planned on using 1/8" I won't be building the whole truck up there, just the frame by it's self, you think that would be ok?

[my67chevytruck]

Josh,

Awesome job... Looks great from what i can tell.

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by GMracer

hey man I was just curious what thickness wall you built the frame table out of, I was going to build something similar in design and planned on using 1/8" I won't be building the whole truck up there, just the frame by it's self, you think that would be ok?

I built my jig with .120 tubing. If you brace the jig up proper you can pretty much build the whole truck on the jig. I am planning on building the truck on the frame that way when i run wires, fuel lines and so on it is easier on my back. Anyways good luck on your truck.

Josh

[abadsvt]

I was cleaning out my garage (yeah i know it doesn't look like it in majority of the pics but i do clean) when i came across a few pics of my old chevelle i used to have. I sold it to pay for this project but after looking at the pics i kind of wish i never sold it. I have always loved the 65's body style the best. I know that majority of people like the 69-70 chevelle but that is great for me. I like to be a little different. I bought this chevelle about 4 or so years ago because i needed a daily driver. Seriously. I drive a work truck during the day but needed something to drive after work. Anyways here are some pics.

Josh

ps. I scanned the photos so the image quality isn't the best.

[Rokcrln]

Nice 65! I have always liked the 64/5 bodys as wel but settled for our 67. We have had it about 2yrs now and are the 3rd owners. It is a factory 138 car with only 30k miles on it. It is an SS 396 4spd that has had the color changed from the light yellow to what you see now. It is not # matching but that is why we could afford it Funny how alot of us have the same likes.





So have you gotten to the bed mounts yet?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[abadsvt]

I haven't got to the bed mounts yet but i think i have figured out how i am going to do them. I am trying to think things through and since i am going to be making my own custom wood planks I am trying to get creative on how them mount. I thought about doing a wood bed floor but have it look like it is one solid piece. Not sure what route i will take yet because i still love those shiny stainless bed strips.

Nice chevelle! I like the 67's also. I sold that red hard top but when i was 17 I purchased a 65 chevelle SS conv. that i still have. My plan was to build this truck and keep it for a year or two then sell it to fund the conv. chevelle. It is going to be a complete custom with every performance upgrade know to man. We will see though because i am falling in love with the truck. Especially after i drive it. One of these days we will have to get together at a car show and meet up kevin!

Josh

[Daniel U]

Hey Josh, do I remember seeing that parked off Ardilla?

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Hey Josh, do I remember seeing that parked off Ardilla?

That is quite possible. My parents-inlaw live on Ardilla. I took it over there all the time. That is crazy how small of a world we live in. I don't remember if i have asked you this before but where in Central Cal do you live? Talk to you later.

Josh

[Daniel U]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

That is quite possible. My parents-inlaw live on Ardilla. I took it over there all the time. That is crazy how small of a world we live in. I don't remember if i have asked you this before but where in Central Cal do you live? Talk to you later.

Josh

Paso Robles. I go to church at the 1st Assembly down the road from your inlaws. When my '54 is on the road, I'll try to meet up with you somewhere if you're cool with that. It looks like you have a true talent for building great rides!

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Paso Robles. I go to church at the 1st Assembly down the road from your inlaws. When my '54 is on the road, I'll try to meet up with you somewhere if you're cool with that. It looks like you have a true talent for building great rides!

My wife and I attend first assembly also. That's crazy. Such a small world. That would be great to meet up. I would love to see your truck. When do you think your 54 will be finished? I was hoping to make it to the Pismo beach car show in June. You should take your truck. My truck won't be finished but I hope i will have a fair amount done. Anyways it was great talking to you and if i get back from work next weekend I will drop you a line to meet up at church. Talk to you later

Josh

[Daniel U]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

My wife and I attend first assembly also. That's crazy. Such a small world. That would be great to meet up. I would love to see your truck. When do you think your 54 will be finished? I was hoping to make it to the Pismo beach car show in June. You should take your truck. My truck won't be finished but I hope i will have a fair amount done. Anyways it was great talking to you and if i get back from work next weekend I will drop you a line to meet up at church. Talk to you later

Josh

We were there this morning at 1st service(8:30) in our '99 Tahoe

You're right, what a small world. If you see us in church, stop me. My '54 won't be done for a while as we are going through our finances and setting new goals. We want our house paid for by the time our 3 year old is graduated high school. Feel free to PM me if you want to hook up some weekend or at least meet at church. Daniel U

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

We were there this morning at 1st service(8:30) in our '99 Tahoe

You're right, what a small world. If you see us in church, stop me. My '54 won't be done for a while as we are going through our finances and setting new goals. We want our house paid for by the time our 3 year old is graduated high school. Feel free to PM me if you want to hook up some weekend or at least meet at church. Daniel U

Yep i saw your tahoe there. I remember standing outside the church after the service and I noticed the wheels on your tahoe. Then i saw you a few minutes later making a right on to el camino right next to Citibank. I will definately hit you up next time i make it to church. Talk to you later.

Josh

[Daniel U]

Glad to have been able to meet up with you today. I want to see some more pics! I'll try and call you for the Pismo show. Daniel U

[1lo67]

awsome work!

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Glad to have been able to meet up with you today. I want to see some more pics! I'll try and call you for the Pismo show. Daniel U

It was nice to meet up with you also Daniel. I hope everything went well with your wifes parents! I should have some more pics in a few weeks as long as i don't have to go out of town again. Talk to you soon and we will definately make some arrangments for the Pismo Car show.

Josh

[71'tahoe]

I think I missed the answer from one of the first posts as to what program/softwear you used to get the c-5 suspension demensions? Would you mind passing that info on to me? Thanks. Your truck is inspiring to alot of us on the board.Keep up the great wrok!!
Greg

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

I think I missed the answer from one of the first posts as to what program/softwear you used to get the c-5 suspension demensions? Would you mind passing that info on to me? Thanks. Your truck is inspiring to alot of us on the board.Keep up the great wrok!!
Greg

Sent you a pm

Josh

[mattcarlson]

damn! all i have to say is that is goign to be one bad a$$ truck when its done!!! cant wait to see it grace the covers of many magazines!!!!! keep up the good work! your a inspration to all of us who are just learing!!! and the info you give is making it so much easier to learn!!!!!::


matt

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by mattcarlson

damn! all i have to say is that is goign to be one bad a$$ truck when its done!!! cant wait to see it grace the covers of many magazines!!!!! keep up the good work! your a inspration to all of us who are just learing!!! and the info you give is making it so much easier to learn!!!!!::


matt

Thanks Matt for the kind words! That is very encouraging and i hope with all the time and money i have invested in this that it will make a cover or two. Every since i was a little kid i dreamed about owning a cover truck so hopefully my dream will come true. We will see though because i have ALOT of hurdles to jump over before it gets done.

Josh

[70rs/ss]

Very nice, I love the do it attitude. I too want to build em for a living, maybe in my next life. I plan to retire at 52 ish and start my second life, I already am a welder fabricator, but that isn't my day job. I need to hang out with Nathan and pick up what I can, but he is a ways away (5-6hrs)! One day, I love the Vette idea, and as much as I have tried to resist the temtation of cutting up my 2wd Blazer, i may do the dropmember with the C-5 stuff.

[Yukon Jack]

Amazing project!!!