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Old 05-16-2010, 09:01 AM   #1
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Hello All I'm new to the forum and this will be my first restoration project so I'm sure I'll be asking you a lot of dumb questions. I just bought a 65 fleetside short wheel base that was a partially completed project. Based on my budget and the amount of free time I have I think it will take me at least two years to complete.









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Old 05-16-2010, 09:25 AM   #2
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Welcome to the forum- nice start for a project, five lug in front already- what are your other plans?

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Old 05-16-2010, 11:25 AM   #3
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Welcome, the only dumb question is the one that wasnt asked.
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Old 05-16-2010, 11:27 AM   #4
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welcome to the forum- nice start for a project, five lug in front already- what are your other plans?
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:05 PM   #5
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sorry double post- brain fart

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Old 05-16-2010, 12:19 PM   #6
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Welcome to the forum- nice start for a project, five lug in front already- what are your other plans?
I plan on the truck being my daily drive so I plan on:

Power brakes
disks up front
power steering
A/C
and comfortable seats
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Old 05-16-2010, 03:42 PM   #7
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I plan on the truck being my daily drive so I plan on:

Power brakes
disks up front
power steering
A/C
and comfortable seats
Don't you already have front disc brakes?

Is that a 5 or 6 lug rearend?
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Old 05-16-2010, 11:29 AM   #8
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Very cool, and welcome. Looks like a nice place to start. What do you anticipate it looking like in two years?
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:17 PM   #9
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Very cool, and welcome. Looks like a nice place to start. What do you anticipate it looking like in two years?

This is my inspiration, so I plan to make my truck look this good.

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Old 05-16-2010, 11:30 AM   #10
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Welcome, it looks like someone's done a lot of the harder work already. Congrats. Were a picture driven bunch of lunatics, post more when you get a chance please.
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Old 05-16-2010, 02:14 PM   #11
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Don't forget the cup holder
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Old 05-16-2010, 02:42 PM   #12
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Chevrolet had a factory cup holder option in 1965, unfortunately the front spindle is to far away and the cup was more espresso than morning tankard.
Lot's of good parts to start with, now where do we begin?
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Old 05-16-2010, 04:55 PM   #13
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I would suggest Captain Fab for your brake booster bracket and ps adapter- unless you already have them.
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Old 05-16-2010, 06:23 PM   #14
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Thanks I don't have the adapter plates yet.
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Old 05-17-2010, 12:16 AM   #15
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WElcome to the forum

I agree, looks like that truck is a good one to start with. What engine and trans does it have? Right now it looks like it doesn't have any brakes at all....no master cylinder in the engine bay pic. Let me know if I can help you with the brakes and steering.
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