Need advise for my new 1965 gmc truck

[rudy350]

Hey guy im new here but after reading sum of the threads im hooked..

well i just got me a 1965 gmc truck long bed with a 350 sbc. for $100
and i want 2 questions answer please and advise on it ..

i want to go 5 lug with the front and rear what do i need to do to do this ?? ive heard i could use a 1971-1972 c10 rear end.

the other ive seen alot of guys in here that are proud of theyre 6 lug drum in the rear and 6 lug disk in the front. what do i need for this set up??

the help will be very helpfull thanks

[Turkey]

welcome from Florida. um....did you say $100? Killer deal if that's right. And killer truck as well. As far as I know 6 lug discs are a new kit you can get from lots of places like LMC, CPP, Ecklers and so on.

[rudy350]

yeah $100 i couldnt belive it myself the guy used it just as a farm truck.. i was driving around he had sum horses on his farm i stoped to look at them he pull up we talk at the end of the day i sayd "nice truck" and he answerd" what this old hound? you want it?" i sayd sure but i dont got hardly anymoney he sayd "well how much u got on your pocket? ummm $100 ok shes urs with a original title one owner.

[rudy350]

iam on a tight budget i really want the 5 lug, but what can i use of the junk yard to up date to a modern 6 lug front suspension so wen ever i need front rodors with bearings i can just got to the local autopart parts store and get them????

[Captainfab]

Here you go......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260

The 60-66 FAQ Index at the top of the page has links to a lot of heplful threads.

[rudy350]

thanks captainfab, really help full..

[rudy350]

thanks everyone for the helpfull advise,.. and yes my truck got leaf spring in the back.. mine has a three speed what kind of transmission cani use use to cruise around and take on the interstate???

[taclem]

If I remember correct, coils were stock on Chevy with leaf springs optional.
GMC were stock with leafs and coils were optional
taclem

[kieth]

You can upgrade the front end to disc brakes by using the front crossmember from a 1072 - 1987 chevy pickup or a 1972-1991 suburban.....which is what I used on my 66 gmc pickup....91 burb....
the rear axle flanges can be redrilled for 5 lug for not a lot of money which is what I did on mine. be careful, I bought some 5 lug crgars for my truck before I realized that the truck 5 lug wheels are 5 x 5 pattern and the car 5 lug chevy that I had were 5 x 4-3/4, I ended up redrilling the front and rear hubs to accomodate the wheels (I got a really good deal on them and it was cheaper to redrill the hubs than to change the wheels. Go here is you want to see the build and the drilling of the rear axle flanges...... www.kieth.smugmug.com Kieth oh yes go to the 66 gmc gallery.....

[LostMy65]

Just think if you only had $50 in your pocket... She'd be yours for $50

Score!

Welcome to the forums.

[blackedoutharley]

Don't GMC's have leave spring rear ends? If so wouldn't a 5 lug rear out of any GM truck up to about 1987 work?

[biohazardbill]

Originally Posted by blackedoutharley

Don't GMC's have leave spring rear ends? If so wouldn't a 5 lug rear out of any GM truck up to about 1987 work?

The 60's trucks rear ends were a little shorter than the 67 and up.

For the rear get a set of axle shafts from moser with the 5 lug setup and the drums from a later model. Moser makes axle shafts for our trucks with the 5 lug.

Vieod killed the radio star

The link above is for 5 on 5, but if you needed a different lug pattern, I am sure they could help.

Keep in mind, budget and modifying from stock dont always go hand in hand.

[dugvera@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by biohazardbill

The 60's trucks rear ends were a little shorter than the 67 and up.

For the rear get a set of axle shafts from moser with the 5 lug setup and the drums from a later model. Moser makes axle shafts for our trucks with the 5 lug.

Vieod killed the radio star

The link above is for 5 on 5, but if you needed a different lug pattern, I am sure they could help.

Keep in mind, budget and modifying from stock dont always go hand in hand.

Welcome. And yes being cool is expensive!
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[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by blackedoutharley

Don't GMC's have leave spring rear ends? If so wouldn't a 5 lug rear out of any GM truck up to about 1987 work?

My 62 gmc had trailing arms.
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[joedoh]

good googly moogly 100 bucks! you didnt get hurt there. good luck with the truck

[rudy350]

thanks (keith) does that apply if i want to stick to my 6 lug could i still use those years? with 6 lug????

(joedoh) yep i got lucky with it..

- what kind of headers can i use ?? i would like to have long tube headers that would bolt up to my 69 350 in the truck that will go on perfectly with out cutting anything in the truck?

[Captainfab]

Hedman #69260's are the headers that are intended for the '63-'66 trucks. You can also use Hedman #69090's, but if you have a manual trans, the clutch bellcrank is a close fit.

As for the 6 lug disc brakes, that is all explained in the link I posted above. You can use the '71-'87 spindles with 6 lug aftermarket rotors.

[creep]

From what I've read 60-62 GMCs had trailing arms and 63-66 had leaf springs.

[rudy350]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Hedman #69260's are the headers that are intended for the '63-'66 trucks. You can also use Hedman #69090's, but if you have a manual trans, the clutch bellcrank is a close fit.

As for the 6 lug disc brakes, that is all explained in the link I posted above. You can use the '71-'87 spindles with 6 lug aftermarket rotors.

thanks captainfab ur a big help in my new and first '65 project..