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GMC65Guy · 06-29-2008, 07:20 PM

Hi Guys and Gals.

My name is Robert Mahoney, I live in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I'm 20 and attending OSU. I've always wanted a classic truck to work on but never had the money. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and know my way around. Most of my problem is just never having the right tool. I recently found my '65 GMC short bed fenderside on the internet. I paid $1,500 bucks for it and i honestly think its a steal!

It came very straight, little rust, 305E V6, 3 on the tree, new brake system, new wiring, new seat... its awesome. oh.. and it runs very well. I've looked around and most body shells with no motors or trannys cost more than my truck, so im happy. Anywho I've started messing with it. Cleaned the interior up, bled the brakes (drums), and rubber coated the rear half of the frame due to not having any wood in the bed. It's still not "Street legal" I need to get a tag, and new windshield and I should be gooooodd tooo gooo.

I plan to build this truck up into a "phyco billy" type deal. ANYWAYS... here she is....

hewlett2002000 · 06-29-2008, 07:23 PM

welcome from texas!! nice truck. good luck, keep us posted.
John

coolair · 06-29-2008, 07:27 PM

Looks Like a great starting point to your project - killer price also!! I love the back bumper - just don't hook on anything!!

mateo1279 · 06-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Welcome from Oregon! Looks like you've got a lot of fun ahead! That V6 is uniquie, are you gonna keep it in?

GMC65Guy · 06-29-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mateo1279

Welcome from Oregon! Looks like you've got a lot of fun ahead! That V6 is uniquie, are you gonna keep it in?

I plan on using it for a long time. I don't have any need for a V8. I've already got a supercharged Mu*tang

The engine runs very well, one of the rockers on the drivers side need to be adjusted, knocking some.

I've noticed that the 3 on the tree is kinda tricky on a old truck haha.

Oh. and the truck speedo says 91k which isnt bad for a 44 year old truck

semperfidoordie · 06-29-2008, 07:41 PM

that's a good looking rig nice to have ya on the boards

GMC65Guy · 06-29-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by semperfidoordie

that's a good looking rig nice to have ya on the boards

Thanks man. This seems to be a nice little community and I plan on learning new thing from you all and hopefully helping some.

BTW. Thank you for your service

**scotts62** · 06-29-2008, 08:53 PM

from OKC!
Great looking project man, keep us posted with progress pics

GMC65Guy · 06-29-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

from OKC!
Great looking project man, keep us posted with progress pics

Thanks man, it's nice to see some local around here. I will def. post up some update when there are some. haha

TimE · 06-29-2008, 09:44 PM

Welcome to the board. Looks like a nice starting point. Good luck with it.

joe231 · 06-30-2008, 12:26 AM

welcome neighbor!!!
i can't promise you anything...................
but i will try overlook the fact that you own a f**d

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-30-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

welcome neighbor!!!
i can't promise you anything...................
but i will try overlook the fact that you own a f**d

Heck.... I own two Fords.. And two chevy's.. Soon to be one Ford and one Chevy, but time will tell..

joe231 · 06-30-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Heck.... I own two Fords.. And two chevy's.. Soon to be one Ford and one Chevy, but time will tell..

man I didn't need to know that about you....I'll never see you the same.....that is something you can't take back!

salazar44 · 06-30-2008, 01:04 AM

sweet! Cant wait to see it come back to life! keep us posted.

68alltheway · 06-30-2008, 01:32 AM

sweet deal, welcome from oklahoma city

AllenKarber · 07-01-2008, 05:03 AM

Welcome!!

70LonghornCST · 07-01-2008, 05:09 AM

Welcome to the Board!

Tim64 · 07-01-2008, 07:55 AM

From Ohio. Nice truck keep her on the road!

06-29-2008, 07:20 PM	#1
GMC65Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stillwater,Oklahoma Posts: 130	New Guy with New Truck Hi Guys and Gals. My name is Robert Mahoney, I live in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I'm 20 and attending OSU. I've always wanted a classic truck to work on but never had the money. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and know my way around. Most of my problem is just never having the right tool. I recently found my '65 GMC short bed fenderside on the internet. I paid $1,500 bucks for it and i honestly think its a steal! It came very straight, little rust, 305E V6, 3 on the tree, new brake system, new wiring, new seat... its awesome. oh.. and it runs very well. I've looked around and most body shells with no motors or trannys cost more than my truck, so im happy. Anywho I've started messing with it. Cleaned the interior up, bled the brakes (drums), and rubber coated the rear half of the frame due to not having any wood in the bed. It's still not "Street legal" I need to get a tag, and new windshield and I should be gooooodd tooo gooo. I plan to build this truck up into a "phyco billy" type deal. ANYWAYS... here she is....

06-29-2008, 07:23 PM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: New Guy with New Truck welcome from texas!! nice truck. good luck, keep us posted. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

06-29-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: New Guy with New Truck Looks Like a great starting point to your project - killer price also!! I love the back bumper - just don't hook on anything!!

06-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#4
mateo1279 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Re: New Guy with New Truck Welcome from Oregon! Looks like you've got a lot of fun ahead! That V6 is uniquie, are you gonna keep it in? __________________ 1962 Chevy Fleetside 283/TH350

06-29-2008, 07:41 PM	#6
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: New Guy with New Truck that's a good looking rig nice to have ya on the boards __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-29-2008, 08:53 PM	#8
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: New Guy with New Truck from OKC! Great looking project man, keep us posted with progress pics __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-29-2008, 09:44 PM	#10
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: New Guy with New Truck Welcome to the board. Looks like a nice starting point. Good luck with it.

06-30-2008, 12:26 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Guy with New Truck welcome neighbor!!! i can't promise you anything................... but i will try overlook the fact that you own a fd __________________ CHEVY ONLY** Last edited by joe231; 06-30-2008 at 12:28 AM.

06-30-2008, 01:04 AM	#14
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: New Guy with New Truck sweet! Cant wait to see it come back to life! keep us posted. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-30-2008, 01:32 AM	#15
68alltheway drive it till it dies Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Larose, LA Posts: 274	Re: New Guy with New Truck sweet deal, welcome from oklahoma city __________________ live life to the fullest

07-01-2008, 05:03 AM	#16
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: New Guy with New Truck Welcome!!

07-01-2008, 05:09 AM	#17
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07-01-2008, 07:55 AM	#18
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: New Guy with New Truck From Ohio. Nice truck keep her on the road!



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