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ClemsonChevy · 09-21-2013, 12:53 AM

Today I bought a '65 chevy stepside with 230 I6 from a friend. I also got a '77 suburban he had bought for parts to convert the '65 to disc brakes and power steering. All of this for $900. I put a battery in it and got it started within minutes. He had bought it a couple of years ago and drove it home, but had sat there for about a year. The brake master cylinder was empty, so we put some fluid in and gave it a few pumps (my thigh is still burning) and the brakes began to work. I drove it around the block. Someone had moved the shifter to the floor with a crappy floor cut job. My friend had put a drivers seat from a Chrysler Sebring convertible with integral seat belt. The passenger seat is there but not mounted. Radio hole has been mangled. She has some through rust in the floors and the drivers rear fender. Pictures to follow.

markeb01 · 09-21-2013, 02:25 AM

Looking forward to the photos. Congrats on your new acquisition!

ClemsonChevy · 09-21-2013, 03:35 AM

TJ's Chevy · 09-21-2013, 05:10 PM

Great start! At least you have the rear bumper on yours!

WhippinSaw · 09-21-2013, 05:18 PM

Great looking motor, and a parts truck, you got a deal,

**Captainfab** · 09-22-2013, 12:17 AM

That looks like a decent truck to work with even though it has a few issues. I like those wheels

BR3W CITY · 09-22-2013, 01:25 AM

Nature cut its own hole for a floor shifter lol.

mr andrerson · 09-22-2013, 01:41 AM

Oh yeah!! Slam it with the burb suspention... Hop up the six with intake/exhaust & hei or have fun with the burb mill if you can. You have a good start with the ingredients to vastly improve the 3 S's (start stop steer)
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jtrichard · 09-22-2013, 02:00 AM

did the guy leave the AXE he cut those holes with? some peoples kids

19666Trucker · 09-22-2013, 02:53 AM

Don't forget the fourth "s" stance
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mr andrerson · 09-22-2013, 12:43 PM

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Don't forget the fourth "s" stance
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You are absolutely right! I guess y'all shouldn't forget the fifth "S" (in a group of its own actually) drive the Sh#t out of it!
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Lugnutz65 · 09-22-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonChevy

Today I bought a '65 chevy stepside with 230 I6 from a friend. She has some through rust in the floors and the drivers rear fender.

Hurray from another South Carolina 65 Stepper! Keep it running and soon you'll have the admiration of your neighbors. Help is here on the forum when you need it!

faribran · 09-22-2013, 11:53 AM

I am liking the Sebring seats
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ClemsonChevy · 09-22-2013, 02:05 PM

Thanks guys! I've already taken care of a starting issue. The PO before my friend had two bare wires to touch together to start it due to the keyed switch not working in the start position. My friend added a push button start switch. I took the ign switch and checked all positions with a meter. Checked connection at starter, plugged switch back in. Started with key immediately. I guess it just had a bad connection where the harness plugged in at the switch. So I removed a handful of extra wires and two switches. I want to get her reliable for a daily driver so I'll post updates as I work on her.
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TJ's Chevy · 10-18-2013, 08:13 PM

Does your rig have the spare tire fender???

ClemsonChevy · 10-18-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Does your rig have the spare tire fender???

It does not.

dougf · 10-18-2013, 09:13 PM

Love the wheels! The interior is a straight MESS though! Just like mine! lol

09-21-2013, 12:53 AM	#1
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	My new 65 stepside! Today I bought a '65 chevy stepside with 230 I6 from a friend. I also got a '77 suburban he had bought for parts to convert the '65 to disc brakes and power steering. All of this for $900. I put a battery in it and got it started within minutes. He had bought it a couple of years ago and drove it home, but had sat there for about a year. The brake master cylinder was empty, so we put some fluid in and gave it a few pumps (my thigh is still burning) and the brakes began to work. I drove it around the block. Someone had moved the shifter to the floor with a crappy floor cut job. My friend had put a drivers seat from a Chrysler Sebring convertible with integral seat belt. The passenger seat is there but not mounted. Radio hole has been mangled. She has some through rust in the floors and the drivers rear fender. Pictures to follow. __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

09-21-2013, 02:25 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My new 65 stepside! Looking forward to the photos. Congrats on your new acquisition! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

09-21-2013, 03:35 AM	#3
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: My new 65 stepside! __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside Last edited by ClemsonChevy; 09-21-2013 at 04:33 AM.

09-21-2013, 05:10 PM	#4
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My new 65 stepside! Great start! At least you have the rear bumper on yours! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

09-21-2013, 05:18 PM	#5
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: My new 65 stepside! Great looking motor, and a parts truck, you got a deal,

09-22-2013, 12:17 AM	#6
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09-22-2013, 01:25 AM	#7
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09-22-2013, 01:41 AM	#8
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: My new 65 stepside! Oh yeah!! Slam it with the burb suspention... Hop up the six with intake/exhaust & hei or have fun with the burb mill if you can. You have a good start with the ingredients to vastly improve the 3 S's (start stop steer) Posted via Mobile Device

09-22-2013, 02:00 AM	#9
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: My new 65 stepside! did the guy leave the AXE he cut those holes with? some peoples kids

09-22-2013, 02:53 AM	#10
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: My new 65 stepside! Don't forget the fourth "s" stance Posted via Mobile Device

09-22-2013, 11:53 AM	#13
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: My new 65 stepside! I am liking the Sebring seats Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "

09-22-2013, 02:05 PM	#14
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: My new 65 stepside! Thanks guys! I've already taken care of a starting issue. The PO before my friend had two bare wires to touch together to start it due to the keyed switch not working in the start position. My friend added a push button start switch. I took the ign switch and checked all positions with a meter. Checked connection at starter, plugged switch back in. Started with key immediately. I guess it just had a bad connection where the harness plugged in at the switch. So I removed a handful of extra wires and two switches. I want to get her reliable for a daily driver so I'll post updates as I work on her. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

10-18-2013, 08:13 PM	#15
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My new 65 stepside! Does your rig have the spare tire fender??? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-18-2013, 09:13 PM	#17
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: My new 65 stepside! Love the wheels! The interior is a straight MESS though! Just like mine! lol



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