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**slepysal** · 11-23-2008, 12:10 AM

man John dont you ever take a break ? OUTSTANDING work

**ChiefRocka** · 11-24-2008, 10:57 AM

I have been....haven't touched it in a week or so....debateing on the crossmember right now. Should I spend the time to fab one up, or purchase the reasonably priced nice one from Bowtie OD's with e-brake ready to go ??

Sometimes...you just got to bite the bullet and do it....

Jonboy · 11-24-2008, 04:32 PM

The Painless wing kit works really well, and is prices pretty cheap. You may want to get a Caprice tailhousing instead of the Camaro one, though. It will make fabbing the crossmamber a little easier as it doesn't have the torque arm mount bracket holes in it.

scotts62 · 11-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Sometimes...you just got to bite the bullet and do it....

I hate it when that happens..

65Gregg · 11-24-2008, 08:35 PM

I have enjoyed following your build, sweet truck. can you post a close up of your rearview mirrors and details.Thanks in advance

**ChiefRocka** · 11-25-2008, 09:49 AM

Sure will...although, I just won some OG mirrors from E-bay....Should be here soon....

The mirrors I currently have were purchased at Kragens.....They were actually a good size for actual use.

The old-school ones you see hanging from the door tops, weren't my style, and are pretty much useless IMO.

joe231 · 11-25-2008, 10:13 AM

Glad to see your keeping Ebay in business

**ChiefRocka** · 11-25-2008, 10:24 AM

Curse that frickin site man.....That place is addicting...Is that why they call it EVIL-BAY ??

gulfcoast66 · 11-25-2008, 10:47 AM

Wrong one...

gulfcoast66 · 11-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Thats the one,

**ChiefRocka** · 11-27-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gulfcoast66

Wrong one...

Quote:

Originally Posted by gulfcoast66

Thats the one,

Ummmm.......Huh ?

joe231 · 11-27-2008, 11:17 AM

**ChiefRocka** · 12-18-2008, 12:12 PM

T T T for no progress !!

joe231 · 12-18-2008, 02:14 PM

**ChiefRocka** · 12-20-2008, 11:10 AM

I drove down to Gilroy, and found a couple of C-10 in a wrecking yard.

One was a 66 CustomCab, but the steering wheel was pretty wasted...it did have an auto column, but that thing was pretty loose too...would need a full rebuild.

He did have a nice column in a 67...it looked to be good.

Then he showed me a nice column shift TILT out of a 72...it was nice and tight (we like it that way) and all the levers were intact. Really nice, but he wants $225 for it....Kinda pricey

Anyway, decisions decisions.

I thought about the rat-fink, rat-rod shifter off the floor...but still wanted to keep the floor open.

Still gonna keep my eye open a little longer....

Oregoon · 12-21-2008, 12:36 AM

I'm with you on the column-shift. While auto tranny shifters definitely look cool when they're on the floor, I think it negates the idea behind an automatic in the first place.

Keep it on the column, and enjoy the space. Besides, they look cool hanging off the steering column--like the big classy American iron it is!

**ChiefRocka** · 12-21-2008, 10:25 AM

That's what I'm thinking...

My daughter just turned 4, and still uses a booster type car-seat in my truck.

Those little legs would often get in the way of speed-shift'n my 3-speed...

This is my reasoning for wanting it column shifted....

One thing I must say, I'm gonna miss that clutch !!

Also thought about fabing up my own cable operated shifter, mabey coming from under the dash, and curving up towards the windshield...kinda ratty still

joe231 · 01-04-2009, 09:23 PM

any progress on your trans swap?

**ChiefRocka** · 01-05-2009, 08:09 AM

Not yet man....I have been busy with other things.

Still pluggin away on the 'Z069', trying to get that thing back together, running and back to paint.

This time off my truck has got me thinking....I don't think I can part with that clutch just yet....it's too fun !!

I have a Muncie I was saving for my Nova and was thinking of throwing that in my truck rather than the 700R4.

Even the wife was like "Isn't it more fun to smoke the tires with a manual, than an auto?"

But, then I'm back to the shifter in the way.....Decisions, decisions....

joe231 · 01-05-2009, 08:38 AM

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-05-2009, 10:51 AM

I wanted to get a truck and keep it all stock. For some reason the I6's sound good in these trucks. I wouldn't mind a 3 or 4 speed either. Gee I wonder how long that would last...

dolphman88 · 01-05-2009, 11:05 AM

i have an automatic 71.. and a 64 with a muncie... IMO go with the 4spd...

c10addict · 01-05-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Not yet man....I have been busy with other things.

Still pluggin away on the 'Z069', trying to get that thing back together, running and back to paint.

This time off my truck has got me thinking....I don't think I can part with that clutch just yet....it's too fun !!

I have a Muncie I was saving for my Nova and was thinking of throwing that in my truck rather than the 700R4.

Even the wife was like "Isn't it more fun to smoke the tires with a manual, than an auto?"

But, then I'm back to the shifter in the way.....Decisions, decisions....

I have a Muncie in my 68 and a 700R4 in my 64.... Go with the 700R4 if you are really gonna drive it alot! Having overdrive is a good thing! I agree about rolling the tires off with a stick but mine still gets it done with the auto...

Oregoon · 01-05-2009, 06:13 PM

Any possibility of rigging up a column shifter with that muncie?

I'm at a loss as to how one could do such a thing, but I just thought I'd ask...

c10addict · 01-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregoon

Any possibility of rigging up a column shifter with that muncie?

I'm at a loss as to how one could do such a thing, but I just thought I'd ask...

It can be done... You have to run a cable to the reverse gear.... Ive seen it done with a choke cable... you just have to make sure it is in neutral before you pull the knob to put it in reverse or bad things will happen..

11-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#501
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11-24-2008, 10:57 AM	#502
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I have been....haven't touched it in a week or so....debateing on the crossmember right now. Should I spend the time to fab one up, or purchase the reasonably priced nice one from Bowtie OD's with e-brake ready to go ?? Sometimes...you just got to bite the bullet and do it.... __________________ 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!"

11-24-2008, 04:32 PM	#503
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... The Painless wing kit works really well, and is prices pretty cheap. You may want to get a Caprice tailhousing instead of the Camaro one, though. It will make fabbing the crossmamber a little easier as it doesn't have the torque arm mount bracket holes in it.

11-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#505
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I have enjoyed following your build, sweet truck. can you post a close up of your rearview mirrors and details.Thanks in advance

11-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#506
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Sure will...although, I just won some OG mirrors from E-bay....Should be here soon.... The mirrors I currently have were purchased at Kragens.....They were actually a good size for actual use. The old-school ones you see hanging from the door tops, weren't my style, and are pretty much useless IMO. __________________ 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!"

11-25-2008, 10:13 AM	#507
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Glad to see your keeping Ebay in business __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#508
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Curse that frickin site man.....That place is addicting...Is that why they call it EVIL-BAY ?? __________________ 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; 11-25-2008 at 10:26 AM.

11-25-2008, 10:47 AM	#509
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Wrong one... __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet Last edited by gulfcoast66; 11-25-2008 at 10:48 AM.

11-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#510
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Thats the one, __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

11-27-2008, 11:17 AM	#512
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-18-2008, 12:12 PM	#513
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... T T T for no progress !! __________________ 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!"

12-18-2008, 02:14 PM	#514
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12-20-2008, 11:10 AM	#515
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I drove down to Gilroy, and found a couple of C-10 in a wrecking yard. One was a 66 CustomCab, but the steering wheel was pretty wasted...it did have an auto column, but that thing was pretty loose too...would need a full rebuild. He did have a nice column in a 67...it looked to be good. Then he showed me a nice column shift TILT out of a 72...it was nice and tight (we like it that way) and all the levers were intact. Really nice, but he wants $225 for it....Kinda pricey Anyway, decisions decisions. I thought about the rat-fink, rat-rod shifter off the floor...but still wanted to keep the floor open. Still gonna keep my eye open a little longer.... __________________ 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!"

12-21-2008, 12:36 AM	#516
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I'm with you on the column-shift. While auto tranny shifters definitely look cool when they're on the floor, I think it negates the idea behind an automatic in the first place. Keep it on the column, and enjoy the space. Besides, they look cool hanging off the steering column--like the big classy American iron it is!

12-21-2008, 10:25 AM	#517
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... That's what I'm thinking... My daughter just turned 4, and still uses a booster type car-seat in my truck. Those little legs would often get in the way of speed-shift'n my 3-speed... This is my reasoning for wanting it column shifted.... One thing I must say, I'm gonna miss that clutch !! Also thought about fabing up my own cable operated shifter, mabey coming from under the dash, and curving up towards the windshield...kinda ratty still __________________ 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; 12-21-2008 at 10:27 AM.



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01-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#518
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... any progress on your trans swap? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-05-2009, 08:09 AM	#519
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Not yet man....I have been busy with other things. Still pluggin away on the 'Z069', trying to get that thing back together, running and back to paint. This time off my truck has got me thinking....I don't think I can part with that clutch just yet....it's too fun !! I have a Muncie I was saving for my Nova and was thinking of throwing that in my truck rather than the 700R4. Even the wife was like "Isn't it more fun to smoke the tires with a manual, than an auto?" But, then I'm back to the shifter in the way.....Decisions, decisions.... __________________ 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!"

01-05-2009, 08:38 AM	#520
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01-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#521
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,777	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I wanted to get a truck and keep it all stock. For some reason the I6's sound good in these trucks. I wouldn't mind a 3 or 4 speed either. Gee I wonder how long that would last... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-05-2009, 11:05 AM	#522
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01-05-2009, 06:13 PM	#524
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Any possibility of rigging up a column shifter with that muncie? I'm at a loss as to how one could do such a thing, but I just thought I'd ask...

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