1964 C10 Survivor

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I forget to mention. You can get a local paint store to mix up that color in oil base enamel. It'll fade easy and blend in with the original paint. You can also put it on with a fine foam roller. Mix it thin and do several coats.

I did wet sand a little bit to see if I could hide the new paint and it worked OK. I got the paint in spray cans from the NAPA paint store...the manager there mixed it by eyeball. It’s good enough for me for now. I would like to strip and repaint the interior at some point but I’m enjoying having it on the road right now.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by caseyjones

I did wet sand a little bit to see if I could hide the new paint and it worked OK. I got the paint in spray cans from the NAPA paint store...the manager there mixed it by eyeball. It’s good enough for me for now. I would like to strip and repaint the interior at some point but I’m enjoying having it on the road right now.

You notice it because you know where it is. Looking at the overall truck, most likely nobody else will.

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

You notice it because you know where it is. Looking at the overall truck, most likely nobody else will.

Yeah, you're probably right. I'm way too critical of my own work in general. Thanks for the compliments guys. It's really a good truck now.

My latest update isn't very photogenic. I built my own version of twouvakind's wiper delay module and installed it today. I mounted the extra knob in one of the stock holes in the bottom of the dash, it kinda fades away down there. I love these little hidden convenience updates that make driving the truck so much better.

I filled up for the first time after the carb swap. MPG went from 9 to 14. I think the carb will pay for itself soon.

I also ordered a new seat cover set - the vinyl that's in there now split along the seam on the edge of the seat and had a hole in it. I ordered the set from Classic Industries, I can't tell if it's one of the Acme kits or if it's done by someone else. It's so hard to know what it really looks like online, so we'll see when it gets here. I realize now I probably should have ordered new armrests while I was at it.

[Paul Y]

Mr Jones was thinking exactly the same! The colours are very close and I have the same cream wheels - only real difference is that yours is in one piece!

Look forward to the next instalment.

P.

[caseyjones]

Been tinkering on the truck a little more...
Installed a new Autoline rebuilt carburetor purchased through Rockauto.com and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. When i started tearing down the old carb for a rebuild, I noticed a lot of play in the throttle shaft/bores, and the shaft had come loose from the lever. That explained the erratic and high idle RPM. I removed the airhorn gasket and put the airhorn and bowl together and could see through the gap between them. The old carb was a Holley rebuild with a 2007 date code. Can't believe how hammered it was. New carb works great, truck starts like it should, runs like it should. I also fixed a bad ground on the fuel level sender so that's working well again.
I also painted and installed my bed wood. I chose to mill the wood myself, but I think I'd just pony up for a kit next time. I am just not patient enough with wood and I just don't have the right tools. I used a creeper that my wife and daughter got me for Christmas a lot during this project - it made the maneuvering under the bed, tightening the bolts really pretty easy.



I found an old cooler on CL and decided that it would look pretty cool in the back of the truck. i took it apart and insulated it with polystyrene foam board, thinking it might help more than the original fiberglass batt. It's a Wards Western Field model cooler. Well-used up but fits the theme of the truck. I took off the 90's radio station stickers and plan to add a few vintage stickers of my own.


I installed some Noico sound deadening mat in the doors and on the back cab wall. and it seems to help, I'll have to pull out the seat to do the floors next.
My wheels are backordered until August now, but the painted rally wheels pass for now. I've been cruising around and enjoying the mild spring we've been having.

[roll_the_dice]

Just went through your entire build. I really like what you have done..and more importantly...you drive it when you can! Keep the progress coming!

[88Stanger]

Love the work, the bed is awesome!!! Great job.

[88Stanger]

nice work sir

[eager_adventurer]

The seat covers look great.

[350TacoZilla]

Truck looks great and I agree with Lostmy65 on the paint, it's easy as the person that did it to see the imperfections but to us it looks great man.

On the harbor freight thing I would never tell people that HF is the best or tell a pro mechanic to buy all their tools there but so far I have had really good luck with their stuff and bet most home mechanics can get by with them. When I got my own house\garage I had hand tools but had always used my dads air compressor\ engine hoist etc, had a time where I really needed a compressor but the prices for name brand were just out of my reach so HF it was. 9 years later on same compressor ($149 21G oiled) and 0 issues.

[Racer2172]

Nice work, truck is looking great.

[aggie91]

Nice work on the truck. Its cool you kept the 6cyl!

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Nice work on the truck. Its cool you kept the 6cyl!

Thanks! The 292 is still running strong. Cleans up alright. It's leaking a little bit of oil again but it's not the mess it used to be.



It's been my primary driver for the last few weeks. We had a few really wet days last week and the intermittent wipers were a game changer. It's the little things. I also noticed a new leak coming from under the dash at the driver's side kick panel. Not sure where it's coming from, it was minor but I hate leaks so I'll have to keep an eye on it.

I also got the new arm rests installed, and it made my wife think we should repaint the interior. It needs it, but I don't want to blow the truck apart now to do it, I'm not confident in my own skills to DIY it, and I don't want to lose the truck to paint jail. We'll see.


I never showed off my other little convenience modification. I was tired of my coffee mug rolling away so I put together this little cupholder. It bolts to the bottom of the seat frame. I made the black bracket and got the stainless holders off Amazon for cheap.


The truck put in some work yesterday too...hauled a rented compactor so we could reset the sand between the pavers. Didn't think to grab a picture though.

Hope everyone's having a great weekend!

[SkinnyG]

I missed the intermittent wipers - where is the install on those??

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

I missed the intermittent wipers - where is the install on those??

I never really detailed it out so here we go...I looked at the options on the market - the crazy expensive kit with a new motor, or the add-on box that required a bunch of twists of the wiper knob to "program" the delay, and I didn't like either one.

I decided to go with the old 555 timer delay solution, even though it requires an extra knob. I bought this little delay board:
https://www.amazon.com/12VDC-Windshi...48975422&psc=1


I de-soldered the potentiometer and bought these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This is the same type of potentiometer that the board had on it but it was sealed up better. It's got the on-off function built into it. It's basically a guitar volume switch.

I soldered in new leads from the board to the new potentiometer so I could remote-mount the pot in a hole on the bottom lip of the dashboard. I had to drill an extra little hole for the anti-rotation tab on the pot. I also smeared a bunch of hot glue around on the back of the switch to insulate the terminals after it was all soldered together.

I then made a little jumper that splits the low speed wire from my 2-speed switch. One end goes back to the terminal on the stock switch, and the other goes to the NO terminal on the new delay board. Ground the COM terminal, and give the board switched 12v. Don't use the schematic that comes with the instructions for the board, it won't work on our systems.


I stuffed the board in a little plastic enclosure box and wedged it up under the dash. Here's the switch knob:


The original switch works just like it did before, and the new switch works independently to turn on the wipers and sets a delay between 3sec and 30 seconds. Totally worth the $35 or whatever.

[Arne]

This has been a good read, as I work on my '64 C10 rescue down south in Eugene. I didn't see any note of late transmission changes, were you still happy with the overdrive NP833 trans? That's what's in my truck now, connected to a little 305 small block V8.

Originally Posted by caseyjones

I never really detailed it out so here we go...I looked at the options on the market - the crazy expensive kit with a new motor, or the add-on box that required a bunch of twists of the wiper knob to "program" the delay, and I didn't like either one.

I decided to go with the old 555 timer delay solution, even though it requires an extra knob. I bought this little delay board:
https://www.amazon.com/12VDC-Windshi...48975422&psc=1


I de-soldered the potentiometer and bought these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


The original switch works just like it did before, and the new switch works independently to turn on the wipers and sets a delay between 3sec and 30 seconds. Totally worth the $35 or whatever.

Ahh! This could be the answer for me! Add intermittent wipers (as noted, a big plus around these parts), plus I should be able to mount the remote pot in the soon-to-be-unused choke cable hole (after the conversion to electric choke is complete). Good stuff!

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by Arne

This has been a good read, as I work on my '64 C10 rescue down south in Eugene. I didn't see any note of late transmission changes, were you still happy with the overdrive NP833 trans? That's what's in my truck now, connected to a little 305 small block V8.

I think you'll love that transmission. It worked really well with my setup, and I'd totally do it again...in fact, I have a spare transmission, just need the shifter and bracket!

[Arne]

Originally Posted by caseyjones

I think you'll love that transmission. It worked really well with my setup, and I'd totally do it again...in fact, I have a spare transmission, just need the shifter and bracket!

Cool. I've still not driven my truck yet, but getting close. Need to get it to DMV (CA title) and to a muffler shop.

[Arne]

Originally Posted by caseyjones

Don't use the schematic that comes with the instructions for the board, it won't work on our systems.

Do all these trucks switch the ground at the wiper switch? My truck has single speed wipers with no washers, and only has a single wire to the switch, so it must be switching ground, not hot.

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by Arne

Do all these trucks switch the ground at the wiper switch? My truck has single speed wipers with no washers, and only has a single wire to the switch, so it must be switching ground, not hot.

I believe that is the case.

[The Rocknrod]

Nice truck. The seats look great.

[Low Elco]

Great lookin' work!

[Paul Y]

I am blatantly stealing your intermittent wiper function and claiming it as my own.

Woody is still some way from hitting the road again but this is a really good upgrade that means I can, like other, use my truck as a truck in all weathers.

Nice.

As for the paint, in the pictures I cant see it until I look for it so wouldn't worry.

P.

[caseyjones]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

I am blatantly stealing your intermittent wiper function and claiming it as my own.

Woody is still some way from hitting the road again but this is a really good upgrade that means I can, like other, use my truck as a truck in all weathers.

Nice.

As for the paint, in the pictures I cant see it until I look for it so wouldn't worry.

P.

Steal all you want, friend! It makes driving in the Pacific Northwest drizzle a much better experience.

In other news I installed some polyurethane body mounts, and that was a mistake. I’m going to buy the rubber kit. These make so much noise and transfer so much vibration to the cab that I thought I broke my truck.

I also installed a headlights-on buzzer so I don’t drain my battery due to forgetfulness.

[SkinnyG]

That seals it - I'm going to order rubber for my cab mounts. I know I'm not supper chuffed about the poly on my '77.

Headlights buzzer can be just a cheap buzzer, with + hooked to lights, and - hooked to ignition positive. When key is on, buzzer sees + on both sides, and no sound. Key is off but lights are on, buzzer grounds through the "off" ignition somewhere and makes noise. I put one in my '77 and saves my bacon all the time.