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chevy_mike · 01-16-2012, 09:56 PM

So I have been looking around for a Suburban or Pane from '64-'72 for a while. Not really serious unless the right deal came up. Then a couple weeks ago I sold our '00 Jeep Cherokee so I had funds to get more serious. Been looking for the last couple weeks. Went to check out a few and was disappointed. Rust buckets and bondo queens. I happened across this '65 Panel and checked it out yesterday. It has a minor dent in the lower rear drivers corner due to the lug nuts coming off and allowing the wheel to dismount from the drum. Outside of that, it truly has almost zero rust and is a good 3 footer paint job. Not perfect but the nicest I have had in an old truck.

I need to completely do the suspension as it still wears drums and most of the original parts. Add power steering and disc brakes, etc., etc. It currently has 22" wheels which are definitely going. Not sure what I am going to end up with but need to kind of decide so I know if I am going 5 lug or 6.

Here are a few teasers that I got just as I got home and needed to get the trailer back. It was dark after that. Likely this weekend I will get some more. I am stoked with this.

northern 85 · 01-16-2012, 10:07 PM

Nice! What are you thinking for stance and rim size?

northern 85 · 01-16-2012, 10:08 PM

Any inside pics?

chevy_mike · 01-16-2012, 10:41 PM

Nope, only pics I have at the moment.

Not sure on wheel size and overall stance. I might do airbags on this project as I have wanted to do that on one for a while. Who knows?

hopped up · 01-16-2012, 10:47 PM

Nice panel! Minus those wheels! Nice find and keep us posted
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Dinos63 · 01-17-2012, 12:38 PM

Very cool!!

1963c-10 · 01-17-2012, 01:41 PM

Great looking truck. More pics please

BR3W CITY · 01-17-2012, 02:05 PM

the mini truck rims need to hit CL, but the truck itself is wicked.

cobra_4 · 01-17-2012, 02:13 PM

Sweet ride!!! Congrats!

chevy_mike · 01-17-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

the mini truck rims need to hit CL, but the truck itself is wicked.

x1000000000

That's where they will be headed. Luckily the PO gave me the slot mag wheels and tires so I can at least swap these off. As it is, the rears are hitting the wheel wells.

chad64chevy · 01-17-2012, 04:26 PM

nice panel, dont look like it needs much but a wheel change and that driverside panel fixed and you would be go to go!!

chevy_mike · 01-17-2012, 05:29 PM

It needs some engine tuning (think the timing is off), some little bits (rear door handle, door seals, interior, etc.) and a redo of the suspension.

In reality, a tune and putting the other wheels on and I likely could be driving it. That's my weekend plan but they are saying it's going to be raining all weekend.

northern 85 · 01-19-2012, 05:55 PM

Cant wait to see pics with the slots on it!

notsolo · 01-19-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

It needs some engine tuning (think the timing is off), some little bits (rear door handle, door seals, interior, etc.) and a redo of the suspension.

In reality, a tune and putting the other wheels on and I likely could be driving it. That's my weekend plan but they are saying it's going to be raining all weekend.

Very Nice Panel ...if you have six lug axles now and your thinking of changing to 5. rear axle width may be a challenge. Whats under the hood?

LBHTG · 01-19-2012, 08:34 PM

very nice ride. I maybe the only one that thinks this but the wheels are not that bad.

LT1 Burb · 01-19-2012, 09:06 PM

Pretty sweet and if you need a rear bumper I have one just up the 5 from ya.

chevy_mike · 01-19-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Pretty sweet and if you need a rear bumper I have one just up the 5 from ya.

I sent you a PM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Very Nice Panel ...if you have six lug axles now and your thinking of changing to 5. rear axle width may be a challenge. Whats under the hood?

I am likely going to convert over to 5 lug but likely will got with a axle conversion kit, to keep the same housing. CPP, ECE and others offer them.

chevy_mike · 01-20-2012, 05:07 PM

Okay, got the wheels swapped off and some engine and inside pics. Did a little tune on the engine and it's running better but based on what is happening with the timing mark, I think the outer ring on the balancer has slipped. As I get more into it, I keep finding hokey stuff done. Need to sort out the under dash wiring.

Also while swapping wheels, of which had a mixed set of lug nuts, some mag style and some acorn style <slaps forehead>, it looks that the front coils were cut really short and the rear coils were heated. Why the heck people just can't spend the couple hundred dollars on a proper set of springs is beyond me... oh well.

Here's some pics.

22" wheels, now on the ground

Old slot mags

Andyboy · 01-20-2012, 05:14 PM

Nice score and looks better with the slots.

1963c-10 · 01-20-2012, 05:39 PM

Yeah...I agree. Looks much better. Id sell the other ones and have more $ for truck toys.

FreakyMalo · 01-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Nice! And so much better with the slots.

**Captainfab** · 01-21-2012, 01:31 AM

Yep, much better with the slots

Very nice panel. I'd like to find one someday......like I need another vehicle

nomrlz · 01-21-2012, 02:15 AM

very nice score

SNTOS63 · 01-24-2012, 02:11 PM

Looks tough with the slotted mags! Maybe a size or two smaller tire in the front would look killer also! Just a thought, but a whole lot classier with slots!

71swb4x4 · 01-24-2012, 02:19 PM

Nice horn!!

Check the mounting on those seats, with the seat belts in them you want to make sure the floor will hold the seat in an accident. You don't want the bolts pulling through the floor and sending you into the steering wheel or worse.

01-16-2012, 09:56 PM	#1
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Picked up a '65 Panel So I have been looking around for a Suburban or Pane from '64-'72 for a while. Not really serious unless the right deal came up. Then a couple weeks ago I sold our '00 Jeep Cherokee so I had funds to get more serious. Been looking for the last couple weeks. Went to check out a few and was disappointed. Rust buckets and bondo queens. I happened across this '65 Panel and checked it out yesterday. It has a minor dent in the lower rear drivers corner due to the lug nuts coming off and allowing the wheel to dismount from the drum. Outside of that, it truly has almost zero rust and is a good 3 footer paint job. Not perfect but the nicest I have had in an old truck. I need to completely do the suspension as it still wears drums and most of the original parts. Add power steering and disc brakes, etc., etc. It currently has 22" wheels which are definitely going. Not sure what I am going to end up with but need to kind of decide so I know if I am going 5 lug or 6. Here are a few teasers that I got just as I got home and needed to get the trailer back. It was dark after that. Likely this weekend I will get some more. I am stoked with this. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-16-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Nice! What are you thinking for stance and rim size?

01-16-2012, 10:08 PM	#3
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Any inside pics?

01-16-2012, 10:41 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Nope, only pics I have at the moment. Not sure on wheel size and overall stance. I might do airbags on this project as I have wanted to do that on one for a while. Who knows? __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-16-2012, 10:47 PM	#5
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Nice panel! Minus those wheels! Nice find and keep us posted Posted via Mobile Device

01-17-2012, 12:38 PM	#6
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Very cool!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#7
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Great looking truck. More pics please __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

01-17-2012, 02:05 PM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel the mini truck rims need to hit CL, but the truck itself is wicked. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

01-17-2012, 02:13 PM	#9
cobra_4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 306	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Sweet ride!!! Congrats!

01-17-2012, 04:26 PM	#11
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel nice panel, dont look like it needs much but a wheel change and that driverside panel fixed and you would be go to go!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

01-17-2012, 05:29 PM	#12
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel It needs some engine tuning (think the timing is off), some little bits (rear door handle, door seals, interior, etc.) and a redo of the suspension. In reality, a tune and putting the other wheels on and I likely could be driving it. That's my weekend plan but they are saying it's going to be raining all weekend. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-19-2012, 05:55 PM	#13
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Cant wait to see pics with the slots on it!

01-19-2012, 08:34 PM	#15
LBHTG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: China Maine Posts: 11	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel very nice ride. I maybe the only one that thinks this but the wheels are not that bad.

01-19-2012, 09:06 PM	#16
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Pretty sweet and if you need a rear bumper I have one just up the 5 from ya.

01-20-2012, 05:07 PM	#18
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Okay, got the wheels swapped off and some engine and inside pics. Did a little tune on the engine and it's running better but based on what is happening with the timing mark, I think the outer ring on the balancer has slipped. As I get more into it, I keep finding hokey stuff done. Need to sort out the under dash wiring. Also while swapping wheels, of which had a mixed set of lug nuts, some mag style and some acorn style <slaps forehead>, it looks that the front coils were cut really short and the rear coils were heated. Why the heck people just can't spend the couple hundred dollars on a proper set of springs is beyond me... oh well. Here's some pics. 22" wheels, now on the ground Old slot mags __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...



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01-20-2012, 05:14 PM	#19
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Nice score and looks better with the slots.

01-20-2012, 05:39 PM	#20
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Yeah...I agree. Looks much better. Id sell the other ones and have more $ for truck toys. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

01-20-2012, 08:15 PM	#21
FreakyMalo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brown Sky, CA Posts: 125	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Nice! And so much better with the slots. __________________ 66 Carryall my photos

01-21-2012, 01:31 AM	#22
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Yep, much better with the slots Very nice panel. I'd like to find one someday......like I need another vehicle __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-21-2012, 02:15 AM	#23
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel very nice score

01-24-2012, 02:11 PM	#24
SNTOS63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san bernardino, CA Posts: 116	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Looks tough with the slotted mags! Maybe a size or two smaller tire in the front would look killer also! Just a thought, but a whole lot classier with slots!

01-24-2012, 02:19 PM	#25
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Picked up a '65 Panel Nice horn!! Check the mounting on those seats, with the seat belts in them you want to make sure the floor will hold the seat in an accident. You don't want the bolts pulling through the floor and sending you into the steering wheel or worse. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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