my 64 Chop top

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 14, 2010, 10:01 pm

sounds like you got it.
always nice to have other trucks to look at ,i know they sure have helped me before.

Post by **Kid** » July 24, 2010, 5:05 pm

its been awhile but 2 freinds came by today and we hit it hard, The trans and drive line are in, the rear springs got a couple leaves pulled out, got the intake and exhaust all mounted. Got all the front end tightened up,Got the box set on, test fired the engine and it ran but forgot the fitting where the oil presseure sender goes and it started puking oil so we stopped but it did fire and run for a few seconds, got the one wire alt mounted and bracket finished, gonna work on the front clip this week and these guys are going to come back and we will put the wiring harness in it so it will be driveable by SlickStock but not sure if I will have the money to put the windshield in it or new tires on it so it might show up on a trailer. I will roll it back outside and take some pics tomorrow.................Kid

pretty damn excited

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » July 24, 2010, 6:23 pm

"I will roll it back outside and take some pics tomorrow.................Kid "

promises, promises....
glad to hear you are moving along on the chop top Kid.... keep up the progress....

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » July 24, 2010, 7:00 pm

Sounds like a big day in Maxwell, leave some for me to help with!, I`m good at door handles!

Post by **Greg D** » July 24, 2010, 11:14 pm

Cool!

Post by **Kid** » July 25, 2010, 7:30 am

would be nice if I could find the dang radiator. I found 2 of them here and neither one is the correct one. I got a few things to do and if I can figure out where the radiator went I will be able to run it a litle bit more. I need to hook the clutch linkages up after I wire wheel them a little then get the front clip alighned and then the wiring and it will be able to move under its own power..............Kid

Post by **Greg D** » July 25, 2010, 8:22 am

I feel your pain, I have a few parts I don't know where they are too.

Post by **Kid** » July 25, 2010, 9:04 am

[albumimg]8304[/albumimg] here is a pic and I am 6ft tall to give an idea how it sets. will post more pics later

Post by **Kid** » July 25, 2010, 5:10 pm

found a radiator, well Matt found one in his garage and we don't know for sure where it came from but it fits in my truck and works. Tried to keep it running today but think the fuel pump might be out of it so when I get the fuel figured out and the clutch linkages put in I can then move it under its ouwn power. Next big thing will be the wiring, I bought an E-Z wire kit a few years ago so we are going to put that in it. I am pretty stoked again tonite as it WILL be at SlickStock, it might not have a windshield but it will be there to show off.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » July 25, 2010, 9:13 pm

just wear goggles lol.

Post by **Kid** » July 29, 2010, 8:04 pm

got a guy to cut the windshield for me and he told me he would let me watch him do it so I would have an idea on how it is done. Had the engine running and it sounds pretty good, carries about 45lbs oil pressure at idle. need to tackle the wiring next, I bought a E-Z wire kit a few years ago and will be using that. Got the linkages for the clutch all hooked up and now just need to adjust it and after I do a little wiring I will be able to move it under its own power...............

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » July 29, 2010, 8:33 pm

NOW I see why you chopped the top...............
you built the garage --around-- the truck and then realized that you couldn't get it out thru the door.

Oh yeah, I tried that no sending unit in the side of the block trick once. Makes for some quick responses.

Post by **Kid** » August 13, 2010, 9:35 pm

got a template made tonite so I can get the windshield marked and dropped off next week to get it cut. I found another windshield so I might see if I can cut one myself just to see what happens.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » August 14, 2010, 6:08 am

can't wait to see how this will work out for you... If I was cutting it myself, I have all the confidence in the world that I'd screw it up and break it...

(just the way my luck runs) progress is always good.... none of the glass shops will even come to my house to put mine in because it is a curved glass.. they want me to bring it into the shop then they say they wont be responsible for it if they break it.....

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » August 15, 2010, 7:55 am

A friend of mine has cut several down by taping out the wanted portion with several layers of duct tape and then using a sand blaster to blast away the unwanted portion. He's always had good success with this approach. Red

Post by **Kid** » September 27, 2011, 11:31 am

well I know you guys have all heard this before but I am working on the truck again. Got the wheels put on the back and going back out to do the front then I will roll it outside and get a few pics. Fianally got motivated again...............Kid

Post by **Kid** » September 27, 2011, 3:52 pm

[albumimg]9308[/albumimg]

rolled it outside today and took this pic.............Kid

Paul Merrell · Post by **Paul Merrell** » September 27, 2011, 5:45 pm

It won't be long now !!! You could drive it next week if you wanted.

62bigwindow · Post by **62bigwindow** » September 28, 2011, 6:04 pm

Nice!I love the chop.I would have thought 4" would have been too much but it looks perfect.

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » October 1, 2011, 9:43 am

Darrell your truck is coming along great. What color do you have in mind for it? TR