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Old 12-21-2010, 10:14 AM   #1
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Should I buy it? What to look for?

I'm looking at a 65 lwb 2wd,6cyl,3spd,power steering,man brakes that i would like to add to the stable. I have done quite a few 73 up chevys but ever a earlier one. What would be the biggest issues to check for? Seller sayes it runs good and drives but has no brakes. Let me know what you think.
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:27 AM   #2
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Re: Should I buy it? What to look for?

More, I have not seen the truck in person yet.
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:31 AM   #3
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Nice start,if you buy it just go ahead and put disc brakes on from the start! I sure wish I had taken my own advice. I completely rebuilt everything on my 64 and split the MC, but I still have drum brakes-gonna put disc on after christmas. I found out out I have more go than WHOA
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:37 AM   #4
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Looks nice!
Rust in usual spots as it appears, rockers, front lower fenders fortunately most if not all of the typical rust areas have after market panels available now.
Good luck, loks like it will make a nice driver...
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Old 12-21-2010, 11:12 AM   #5
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Looks like a pretty solid truck but you never know untill you look at it. It is definatly something worth looking at.
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Old 12-21-2010, 01:50 PM   #6
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Re: Should I buy it? What to look for?

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I'm looking at a 65 lwb 2wd,6cyl,3spd,power steering,man brakes that i would like to add to the stable. I have done quite a few 73 up chevys but ever a earlier one. What would be the biggest issues to check for? Seller sayes it runs good and drives but has no brakes. Let me know what you think.
Looks pretty straight, are you planning on restoring or hot rodding ? The SWB fleetsides are usually hot rodded.......... Kieth in Tulsa
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:57 PM   #7
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first of all WELCOME TO THE GANG!! your list should include looking at front fender wells at the fender attachment point,under the "brow" above the winshield,the "lip" of the rear wheel fender, the hood around the parking/turn lights,the foot wells around the "dimmer switch,and around the vents, look for the tell tale "bubbles", good luck with your project!!
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Old 12-21-2010, 04:56 PM   #8
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Re: Should I buy it? What to look for?

Who needs brakes??? How much are they asking for it?? Looks like a great truck to work on.
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:49 AM   #9
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Re: Should I buy it? What to look for?

Well I bought it. $650 bucks i think its a decent start. The thing that amazed me is how complete and stock the truck is. I'm thinking a disk brake changeover,some wide white walls, and slamming it to the ground, and some airbrushed door signs to promote my biz.
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Old 12-23-2010, 02:10 AM   #10
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GCWHITE... i like your plan... i will be waiting to see the door signs
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Old 12-23-2010, 07:59 AM   #11
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650 you stole it.You must be on Santa good list.
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Old 12-23-2010, 11:26 AM   #12
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Congrats.......you're in good shape at 650. Brakes are not fun IMO but you can get everything for them and it'll be running and driving. Good score, and the doors havent been cut for speakers!!
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