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07-16-2009, 11:59 PM
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heres my 65'
1965 chevt short-bed step that my uncle gave me 10 years ago will try to get beter pics this weekend
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07-17-2009, 12:15 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
Welcome! looks like a good starter What are the plans?
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07-17-2009, 10:04 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
 ....from the Left Coast!  Looks like you've got a good vehicle for a great project. Mac. 
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07-17-2009, 10:23 AM
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Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope..
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Re: heres my 65'
Very nice man! How's the hood and floor of the cab as far as rust goes?
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07-17-2009, 02:21 PM
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Re: heres my 65'
Cool!
Welcome from Santa Fe, New Mexico...
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07-22-2009, 11:18 PM
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Re: heres my 65'
i have two motors 1 is a 283 the other is a 396 bb dont know which to use any ideas?either way i'm puttin a 4-speed in it. the cab and fenders are in rough shape.it has power steering from a 69' c-20 and tilt steering wheel from 68' caprice.i'm still gathering parts for the rebuilb i will get more pics tommorow.
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07-22-2009, 11:30 PM
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Re: heres my 65'
Great looking project, good luck with the build!
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07-22-2009, 11:40 PM
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Re: heres my 65'
thanks i hope to start working on the truck as soon as my 1957 chevy bel air 2-door post is running
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07-23-2009, 04:26 PM
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Re: heres my 65'
more pics
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07-23-2009, 04:42 PM
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Re: heres my 65'
more pics last one is my 1957 bel air 60's drag car
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07-23-2009, 11:43 PM
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1 thing at a time is progress.
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Re: heres my 65'
Welcome aboard. I hope you know how to work metal. Your going to have your hands full with the floor and rockers. We will do all we can to help you along. Just keep us posted of your progress.
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07-24-2009, 12:13 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
Quote:
Looks like you got your work cut out for you..... Tell us a little about your '57 
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07-24-2009, 01:20 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
i know she needs alot of work i have the cab corners,front floor boards,rocker panels and lower fenders i plan on starting the disassembly this weekend since i'm waiting on parts for the 57
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07-24-2009, 01:25 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
thought yall might like to see my other project a 1957 chevy bel air 2-door post sedan it was a drag car in the 60's and 70's i have very little bodywork to do it the worst is replacing the firewall i have to new one i'm rebuilding a 402 big block to put in it unless i can find a 348 or 409 truck motor
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07-24-2009, 01:39 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
forgot pics
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07-28-2009, 11:56 AM
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Re: heres my 65'
65 looks about like mine when I inhereted it on uncollectable debt. like you -did floors both sides, both rockers in & out, r. A pillar repair, front fenders, pass door bottom in & out. need dr door yet, 3spd to floor 3 yrs.till dropped clutch at 90. rebuilt th400 & swapped. now i got speedo 6000 mi. since week before deer season last yr. alot of work but i drive it more than my 02 silverado hd 4 x4 with 8.1. i hope u enjoy yours as much as i do!
i'm the guy with gmc hood in Antioch Il. let me know if interested or it goes to elkhorn swapmeet this weekend. good swap meet if ur looking for parts. pm me if you want directions or can help with anything. jw 54chevy 6100 65 c10 lwb fleet 02 4x4 chevy 90 fxstc |
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