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YBNORML · 06-27-2011, 11:30 AM

I went to look at a parts truck for my Dropmember project this weekend. While I was there the seller asked me if i was interested in looking at a 65 he had out in the barn. Being the idiot that I am, I said why not?, I love looking at all things automotive. Big mistake!

What I found was a 69,000 mile longbox 65 chevy. It is an old farm truck so it has some rust/dents. However, not too bad for this part of the world. The cab has a bad corner on the pass side and that is all. there is absolutely no rust in the floors or rockers (that I could Find). The box has 4 little rust spots over the wheelwells from where the supports attach, as well as a few dents. The doors are rust free. The worst part about the truck is the front clip. It is a different color ( previous accident?) The fenders are shot and so are the tops of the inners. Hood is perfect.

Powertrain is a 230cid/3 in the tree. The interior is amazing, a few rips in the seats and the rubber floor mat is cracked.

Current plans are to replace the heated coils with proper lowering springs, make sure all mechanicals are safe and roadworthy and drive it! I've been wanting a relatively stock driver for awhile. I think this one is perfect.

In the end I paid $1500.00 for it. Being as I'm not that familiar with this generation chevy, I hope it was a smart buy. Oh yeah, I bought the parts truck as well, It's a runner with an I6. Here are some pics, i'll post up better ones when I pick it up later today.

jimmydean · 06-27-2011, 12:01 PM

Nice score! I paid nearly that much for mine and it was in a lot worse shape than what that looks like.

collins10672 · 06-29-2011, 01:32 AM

looks like a good starting point,would love to find one in my area like that for $1500 that solid.keep us updated and looks really solid for north of the border.

markeb01 · 06-29-2011, 02:03 AM

That looks incredibly clean and original. Sounds like a great bargain.

YBNORML · 07-06-2011, 04:55 PM

Here is some more pics. Since getting her home I have cleaned her thoroughly. I went through the brake system and changed the oil. Now I am just driving it. The three in the tree has taken some getting used to

. I've put about 200miles on her so far with no issues.

YBNORML · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Here's some more!

steve'62 · 07-06-2011, 05:12 PM

nice, I like it, good buy!

Slammed66 · 07-10-2011, 01:31 PM

Killer deal , love the truck !!! When you are tired of it gimme a hollar I'm just down the road!!!!!!!
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**Corts60** · 07-10-2011, 01:52 PM

You did very well on the purchase! You're also a man after my own heart, I always clean things immediately after I buy them too; no matter what condition they are in.

p.s. My girlfriend is from Medicine Hat. I really liked Alberta when I visited.

VA72C10 · 07-10-2011, 01:58 PM

Wow, that cab floor looks amazing! Nice score on the truck!!!

losthope · 07-10-2011, 02:05 PM

im digging the cab over lights !!! i miss having a ride with a three on the tree, nice score!

Andyboy · 07-10-2011, 03:22 PM

Nice truck, like the clean interior.

YBNORML · 08-29-2011, 10:52 PM

I sold it! Although I loved driving the truck, I was able to double my money. It was pretty hard to say no. The funds will definately help get my shortbox on the road sooner

Turkey · 08-31-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

I sold it! Although I loved driving the truck, I was able to double my money. It was pretty hard to say no. The funds will definately help get my shortbox on the road sooner

you doubled your money and the next guy still got a killer deal..nice!

oldblue1968chevy · 08-29-2011, 10:59 PM

nicee

VA72C10 · 08-29-2011, 11:38 PM

cool! Congrats on the sale!

oem4me · 08-29-2011, 11:56 PM