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tonynova72 · 09-05-2005, 11:58 PM

Greetings Ya'll..... Allow me to introduce myself, Tony, 33, Indiana. I am now the proud owner of a '65 Chevy shortbed stepside. It needs some work of course but all in all not a bad buy. I bought some parts off a '71 Suburban and I am just wondering if these parts will indeed work or if I just wasted my money, parts list is front cross-member for the 5 lug and disc brakes and the power brake booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve, the steering column for automatic tranny conversion, and the rear end also for the 5 lug. I also have found a fleetside bed in near perfect condition I will be buying soon because I like the look of the fleetside better then the stepside on this year of truck. But I need to tell you of my first love, it's a '72 Nova I bought in 1989 when I was 17, it's my first car and over the years I have neglected it and now I am trying to restore it, so I won't be doing alot of work to the truck until I get the Nova done (and also it is in my brother's garage and I think he is getting impatient with me for having it there since December and not even half way done with it). So there is my story, if any of you seasoned restorers can leave me feedback on my questions I really appreciate it, who knows maybe if any of you leave close enough to me maybe sometime we can meet up and help each other out on our projects. Thanks

Frizzle Fry · 09-06-2005, 12:18 AM

Sounds like you know what your doing. Just be sure you got everything from the front of the Burb hub-to-hub, not just the crossmember (unless you plan to use aftermarket stuff). I'd also snag all the power steering parts and make or buy a bracket for it. Good luck and post pics!

Woogeroo · 09-06-2005, 05:47 AM

got any pics of the '65?

-W

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-07-2005, 04:05 AM

Didn't Mongo Post A Sticky About Disc Brakes On Our Trucks At The Top???????????????????????? Hemmit

Frizzle Fry · 09-07-2005, 06:30 PM

Mongo's post was after this thread was started...

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-07-2005, 08:24 PM

Oooooooooops........sorry........my Bad.........hemmit

zenish · 09-07-2005, 08:40 PM

you will need the steering from the 71 too.the tierod ends are different.use the 71 idler arm and drill new holes for it.make a template from the 71 frame to position it.if you use the power steering box make sure the steering will turn lock to lock before you have it alined.i had to adjust my tierod ends.

09-05-2005, 11:58 PM	#1
tonynova72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10	It's Me Again Margaret, hehehehe Greetings Ya'll..... Allow me to introduce myself, Tony, 33, Indiana. I am now the proud owner of a '65 Chevy shortbed stepside. It needs some work of course but all in all not a bad buy. I bought some parts off a '71 Suburban and I am just wondering if these parts will indeed work or if I just wasted my money, parts list is front cross-member for the 5 lug and disc brakes and the power brake booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve, the steering column for automatic tranny conversion, and the rear end also for the 5 lug. I also have found a fleetside bed in near perfect condition I will be buying soon because I like the look of the fleetside better then the stepside on this year of truck. But I need to tell you of my first love, it's a '72 Nova I bought in 1989 when I was 17, it's my first car and over the years I have neglected it and now I am trying to restore it, so I won't be doing alot of work to the truck until I get the Nova done (and also it is in my brother's garage and I think he is getting impatient with me for having it there since December and not even half way done with it). So there is my story, if any of you seasoned restorers can leave me feedback on my questions I really appreciate it, who knows maybe if any of you leave close enough to me maybe sometime we can meet up and help each other out on our projects. Thanks

09-07-2005, 08:40 PM	#7
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	you will need the steering from the 71 too.the tierod ends are different.use the 71 idler arm and drill new holes for it.make a template from the 71 frame to position it.if you use the power steering box make sure the steering will turn lock to lock before you have it alined.i had to adjust my tierod ends. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

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09-06-2005, 12:18 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Sounds like you know what your doing. Just be sure you got everything from the front of the Burb hub-to-hub, not just the crossmember (unless you plan to use aftermarket stuff). I'd also snag all the power steering parts and make or buy a bracket for it. Good luck and post pics!

09-06-2005, 05:47 AM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	got any pics of the '65? -W

09-07-2005, 04:05 AM	#4
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Didn't Mongo Post A Sticky About Disc Brakes On Our Trucks At The Top???????????????????????? Hemmit

09-07-2005, 06:30 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Mongo's post was after this thread was started...

09-07-2005, 08:24 PM	#6
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Oooooooooops........sorry........my Bad.........hemmit



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