1964 Chevy C10 owned by Jody Davis

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Issue

June 2022

Owner

Joseph (Jody) Davis

Ride

Agent Orange
(1964 chevy c10)

Meaning Behind the Name

The orange PaintHuffer brand metalflake used on the truck is called Agent Orange.

Photographer

chris gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost

n/a

Build Cost

n/a

What was the inspiration?

I wanted to build a classic looking truck but with my style. When closed, I wanted it to look close to factory original but when opened up, I wanted it to display the custom modifications and paint. *(note from the wife - He's not just a builder or a painter; Jody is an artist and these vehicles are his canvas. He's always eager to learn a new venue of the craft of truck building. What many don't realize about his work is that nearly every piece is done by him alone. It's the art of building that he loves most about his work and I am happy to see it recognized. Thank you.)

How long did it take you to build?

About a year and a half. The build progress can be seen on my Instagram @gunpointgraphics.

How long have you been building?

I've been putting my custom concepts on vehicles since I started drawing them in grade school. At 15, I started working in an auto shop and eventually became the painter. I started doing custom work for my friends on the side until I officially went out on my own in 2001 (Gunpoint Graphics, LLC) and have been doing custom work ever since. With each build I try to challenge myself and learn a new skill.

Club Affiliations

c10

Your future plans?

I plan to continue growing my business and building more trucks. My next truck is a 1967 C10 sporting a 5 speed LS with a more tradition finish. My wife has put me on task to building a 1948-54 Chevy pickup in her favorite color - periwinkle. As for myself, I'm hoping to build a 1973 step-side with radical paint, custom chassis and big engine that my wife and I can drive through the Appalachian mountains and maybe even a power tour.

Vehicle history

I bought it as an unfinished project from Kenneth Denty at Hot Rod Specialties in Indianapolis. He purchased the then driver from the owner who fell on hard times. He had the frame and some of the cab work done along with many of the parts ready to use. When I got it home, I tore it down to the frame and started the journey of what would become Agent Orange.

Thanks to

Mike Losh at Slosh Tubz for giving me a deal on a great product, as well as, allowing me to share my truck in his booth at Dino's Git Down 2021. Craig Rowley for allowing me to debut on Million Dollar Row in Battle of Bama 2021. Lu Perez for giving me a spot at C10 Fall Revival 2020 and 2021. Matt Creswell from Carolina Truck Shop for the VIP invitation to Picnic at the Mill 2021 and recently opening up the mill for our photo shoot with Chris. Ronnie @C10 Talk for interviewing me on his podcast. My father-in-law, George Seegers with Seegers Upholstery, for bringing the idea for my custom seats to life. And, of course, Chris Gosda for a great photo shoot

Previous Rides

"Olive Oil" - 1972 C10, Olive Green and Pearl White. "Tux" - 1972 C10, Black and White with Red interior. Started building Square Body C10s when my middle son moved away to college as a way to help supplement his scholarship for room and board.

Engine Details

Make

6 Liter LS, new crate motor from GM Performance 2021

Cylinders

Displacement

364

Engine Mods

Holly Terminator X-Max engine management system. Custom on-off radiator from C&R.

Engine Add Ons

LS 3 intake, CVF front drive runner system. Vintage Air A/C. All a/c and heat lines hidden under fenders

Chrome or polish

polish

Driveline Details

Torque Converter

TCI 3500 Stall

Axle

Moser in rear

Gears

4-11 Possi from Yukon

Builder Shop

Powertrain Inc built driveshaft

Chassis Details

Chassis

Stock frame center section with Porterbuilt Stage 3 front suspension, narrowed control arms in back, rear chassis built by Hot Rod Specialties. Ridetech rear arms, CCP front and rear sway bars.

Mods to Frame

Custom gas tank mounts, custom air tank brackets, center of bed lifts by remote. I installed a mock-up engine and transmission so I could build the side exhaust and map out the air lines.

Frame Builder

Porterbuilt, Hot Rod Specialties, Jody Davis @ Gunpoint Graphics, LLC

Drop or lift inches

Bagged so frame sits on the ground

Front Shocks

Chris Alston Chassiworks double adjustable shocks

Rear Shocks

Chris Alston Chassiworks double adjustable shocks

Spindles

AZ Properformance

Four Link

Ridetech Strong Arms

Compressor Info

Ridetech (2 compressors)

Valve Info

Airlift 3P Management

Airbag Info

Airlift Dominator 2600# bags in front and rear

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

Rootbeer candy w/ Agent Orange metalflake on frame and Black with Staygold metalflake on suspension parts.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

20x8.5 Raceline Smuggler with custom painted centers in black with Staygold metallic

Rear Wheel Type

22x12 Raceline Smuggler with custom painted centers in black with Staygold metallic

Front Wheel Size

20x8.5

Rear Wheel Size

22x12

Front Tire Size

245-40-20 continentals

Rear Tire Size

325-25-22 Continentals

Paint Details

Color

Coral Orange base with excessive Agent Orange Metalflake candied in combination of Tangerine and Gold Candy. Rootbeer top is a gold base with Agent Orange Metalflake then candied in House of Kolor Rootbeer.

Paint Type

PPG for most based and some candy, Tamco for and all clears, PaintHuffer for all Metalflakes, some House of Kolor

Graphics Description

Lowrider influenced graphics on interior panels including dash, bed, under hood, door panels, gas tank and air tanks. Roof graphic incorporates the same style but with far more detail like lace, pearls, fades and intricate design.

Painted By

Jody Davis - Gunpoint Graphics, LLC

Graphics By

Jody Davis - Gunpoint Graphics, LLC

Body Details

Hood

Custom hood hinges by Switch Suspension and radiator support by Gunpoint Graphics

Grille

Stock, chrome '64 grille

Bumpers

Both front and rear have been tucked closer to the body.

Wing

Subtle wing welded to tailgate and bed and molded in.

Body Mods

Welded bed seams, rear bumper moved up, subtle wing welded to the tailgate, smooth bed interior walls welded in, Slosh Tubz cut down and panel bonded in the rear, inside door skin seams shaved and welded closed, one-piece windows, after-market Bearclaw door latches, all bed seams welded up, custom center raised wood bed floor, roof drip rail shaved, firewall completely shaved smooth, brake booster under dash, radiator support is custom built one-off piece, fenders to fit, custom Slosh Tubz in front.

Body Mods by

Jody Davis - Gunpoint Graphics, LLC

Interior Details

Dashboard

Custom painted stock das with 10" media screen, custom Vintage Air vents and controls

Gauges

Dakota Digital VHX

Steering Wheel

Moon Eyes Metalflake Gold steering wheel. I've always wanted a Moon Eyes wheel and based a lot of my accent ideas from this one.

Console

Custom built and upholstered in leather. Hides most of the wiring and amps because no room in back. Features cupholders, accent light controls, airbag controls and Holley Terminator Screen.

Head Unit

10.1" custom Android operated Media screen unit

Amps

5-channel Rockville Amp

Speakers

Two 10"Rockville Dual Voice Coil Subs; Two pairs of 6.5" Rockville component speakers

Video System

10.1" Media Screen

Stereo Installed by

Jody Davis - Gunpoint Graphics, LLC

Shifter

Lokar

Seats

Snowden bucket leather seats with custom design inserts by George Seegers at Seegers Upholstery

Trunk or Bed

bed

Upholstery Description

Leather with gold metalflake inserts that mimic the painted graphics on the seats. Leather wrapped console and custom built door panels with painted graphics and leather wrapped panels done by me. Leather headliner and visors.

Upholstery Description

Killmat sound deadening insulation. Custom floor panels to hide A/C unit.

Upholstery By

Seats and visors by George Seegers at Seegers Upholstery. All other interior is done by Jody Davis at Gunpoint Graphics, LLC.

“Agent Orange”

The 1964 Chevy C10, owned by Jody Davis and dubbed Agent Orange, is a work of art that combines classic design with modern style. This truck is a prime example of how a skilled builder can take a classic truck and turn it into something truly special. In this article, we will explore the details of Jody’s build and see what makes this truck so unique.

Jody’s Inspiration for Agent Orange Jody had always wanted to build a classic looking truck, but with his personal style. He wanted the truck to look almost factory original when closed, but display custom modifications and paint when opened. Jody is an artist at heart, and his passion for creating art on vehicles has been evident since he was a child. He started building and modifying vehicles when he was in grade school, and his love for the craft has only grown since then.

The Build of Agent Orange Jody purchased the truck as an unfinished project from Hot Rod Specialties in Indianapolis. He then tore it down to the frame and started his journey of building Agent Orange. The build took about a year and a half, and Jody documented the entire process on his Instagram page @gunpointgraphics.

The Engine and Driveline Details Jody equipped Agent Orange with a 6-liter LS crate motor from GM Performance, with a Holly Terminator X-Max engine management system. The engine is complemented by a TCI 3500 stall torque converter, a Moser rear axle, and a 4-11 posi from Yukon. The Ridetech Dominator 2600# bags on all corners of the truck make sure it’s sitting pretty. The chrome and polished components, including the CVF front drive runner system, vintage air A/C, and all A/C and heat lines, are hidden under the fenders.

The Chassis and Suspension Details Jody used a Porterbuilt Stage 3 front suspension and narrowed control arms in the back. The rear chassis was built by Hot Rod Specialties, and the Ridetech Strong Arms complete the four-link setup. Airlift 3P Management and Airlift Dominator 2600# bags in the front and rear ensure the truck is sitting on the ground. The chrome, paint, or polish on the chassis components, the rootbeer candy with Agent Orange metal flake on the frame, and the black with Staygold metal flake on suspension parts make the truck pop.

The Wheels, Tires, and Paint Details Jody fitted Agent Orange with Raceline Smuggler wheels, custom painted in black with Staygold metallic. The front wheels are 20×8.5, while the rear wheels are 22×12. The wheels are wrapped in 245-40-20 Continentals in the front and 325-25-22 Continentals in the rear. Jody went all out with the paint job on this truck, using a combination of PPG and Tamco paints, House of Kolor Rootbeer, and PaintHuffer metal flake. The orange PaintHuffer brand metal flake used on the truck is called Agent Orange, hence the name.

The Body and Interior Details Jody added subtle wing welded to the tailgate and bed and molded in, tucking the bumpers closer to the body, and welding the bed seams. The interior features a custom painted stock dash with a 10″ media screen, custom Vintage Air vents and controls, and Dakota Digital VHX gauges. The Moon Eyes Metalflake Gold steering wheel is a standout feature, and the custom-built and upholstered console features cupholders, accent light controls, airbag controls, and Holley Terminator Screen. The Snowdon bucket leather seats with custom design inserts by George Seegers at Seegers Upholstery complete the

Owned by: Jody Davis

Photos by: Chris Gosda