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06-16-2009, 01:17 AM
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Location: Corona Ca
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Grandpas 65
Well I have been looking here for a longtime, Time to post. I just brought home my grandpa and das old truck. My grandpa bought it new in 1965, my dad had it till 1996 when he gave it me cuz he lost his house problem was I had no where to keep it. I was living in my car at the time so i sold it to a guy i was working for. He kept it did some work to it and I just bought it back from him. I now have a son so hopefully i can restore it and give it to hims someday to make it a 4 generation truck. It has a 350 and 350 turbo trans my pop put in it from a 69 camaro. originally had the 283 with poweglide trans. It has hooker headers a cam and flowmasters. its lowered and just primered right now but no rust. It has been in southern Califorina its whole life. I am starting on it right away. The truck uns good nad is pretty fast. Needs some new wheels and the bench seat is pretty ugly. but I am gonna attempt it. Dont reall yknow where to start but I m just gonna dive in. Might be asking for some help here along the way thanks for reading here are some pics
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06-16-2009, 06:21 AM
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and a few others
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA
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Re: Grandpas 65
Nice truck to start with. And, good to hear it's still in the family. Oh, and Welcome to the board. Always nice to have another 60-66 guy here.
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06-16-2009, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Re: Grandpas 65
Welcome from West Tn. and nice story to go with a nice looking truck...
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06-16-2009, 09:11 AM
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Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope..
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Live Oak, FL
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Re: Grandpas 65
Welcome man and beautiful truck! I also got mine from my Grandpa so I know the feeling.
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06-16-2009, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Longview, tx
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Re: Grandpas 65
Nice looking project you have there. I became the owner of my grandfathers 65 last year as well. It is great to have a piece of family history. Looks like you have a good truck to work on. Would love to see more pics.
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06-16-2009, 07:07 PM
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Zero Albedo
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: San Gabriel, California
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Re: Grandpas 65
Hey Neighbor! (I'm just down the street in Ontario- but I end up in Corona for lunch somewhat regularly- my best buddy owns Aero Tanks.)
Nice truck!
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06-17-2009, 12:26 AM
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60-66 Nut
  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Grandpas 65
Welcome to the board.
That's cool that you were able to buy the truck back. Not too many trucks that have been in the same family since new. Keep us updated with your progress.
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06-17-2009, 07:38 AM
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One day...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tuttle, Ok
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Re: Grandpas 65
 from OKC!Nice truck! |
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06-17-2009, 09:57 AM
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283 Drama Queen
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Surf City, CA
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Re: Grandpas 65
 Welcome from Surf City!  Nice truck - great legacy. Mac. 
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06-17-2009, 12:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Corona Ca
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Re: Grandpas 65
Thanks Guys!
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06-17-2009, 11:26 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: riverside,ca
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Re: Grandpas 65
Hey neighbor!!!
aboard!! Nice truck!
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