65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JTR · 02-03-2009, 06:30 PM

73 running gear donor. Truck lived a hard life in Whitefish Montana plowing snow.

Front clip and cab donor.

1969 4x4 long bed frame

73-87 4" Rancho lift springs with 2" drop cross memeber

JTR · 02-03-2009, 06:36 PM

14 bolt got disk brakes

Front 44 gets new balljoints and full high steer.

set motor/tranny/t-case

80's van tilt steering column, moded rear cab mount for 69 frame.

75 Surburban 3/4 ton 4x4 booster and master cylinder

**tkeduk8r** · 02-03-2009, 06:41 PM

That's great.. I am looking at doing something very similar with a running gear from a 72 K20 and a 65 GMC body.... what exactly did you have to do with the body mounts to get the cab and clip to mount up correctly???? That is my biggest stumbling block as I plan this out... Thanks for the post!!!
--Mike

62 short step · 02-03-2009, 07:04 PM

Looks good! Can't wait to see more progress.

Wolfinthesnow · 02-03-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

That's great.. I am looking at doing something very similar with a running gear from a 72 K20 and a 65 GMC body.... what exactly did you have to do with the body mounts to get the cab and clip to mount up correctly???? That is my biggest stumbling block as I plan this out... Thanks for the post!!!
--Mike

Hopefully you have pics of the mounts and mods as well? Wanting a K10 myself and Im starting to think this may be the only route for me. Very good job by the way!!!

66Gilbert · 02-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Hello JTR,

Welcome from Arizona. Your progress to this point looks great. What is up with the bed, it does not look right? What are your plans for your truck, the stock look or modified look? Also what are your plans for paint. Have you been over to the 4x4 Forum on this board and checked out the thread "Post Pics, Let's See How Many 60-66 4x4's Are Out There". If you haven't go on over and check it out, this will give you the inspiration to shift into high gear and get that project done. Keep us posted with your progress.

bird7263 · 02-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Looking good.. I am glad to see a 4x4.. They were my first love growing up as a country boy.. Looks like its gonna be a killer ride.. Keep up the good work and the great pictures.

JTR · 02-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

That's great.. I am looking at doing something very similar with a running gear from a 72 K20 and a 65 GMC body.... what exactly did you have to do with the body mounts to get the cab and clip to mount up correctly???? That is my biggest stumbling block as I plan this out... Thanks for the post!!!
--Mike

65 on 69 frame = move rear cab mount out appro 2"

69 on 65 frame = drill new hole for bolt in original mount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Hello JTR,

Welcome from Arizona. Your progress to this point looks great. What is up with the bed, it does not look right? What are your plans for your truck, the stock look or modified look? Also what are your plans for paint. Have you been over to the 4x4 Forum on this board and checked out the thread "Post Pics, Let's See How Many 60-66 4x4's Are Out There". If you haven't go on over and check it out, this will give you the inspiration to shift into high gear and get that project done. Keep us posted with your progress.

Bed is someone's attempt to make a short box out of a long box by bobbin it. That bed went to the recyler. Currently looking for a short fleet box for this project in northern Nevada or California.

Plans for paint are Black Polyurethane Aircraft paint. A friend of mine can hook me up with some for a case of beer. How can I pass that up?

This rig is actually for my wife, she likes Chevy shortbox's and I had some parts laying around. This is my first Chevy build so I am having fun learning something new.

Thanks for the excellent info on this site!

JTR · 02-03-2009, 10:43 PM

Went to the junkyard this weekend to pick up the fuel injection parts for this thing. Came home with some other stuff too.

Total was $200

2wd GM box with Ford Van Pitman arm. Arm was included in the price listed above.

ECU

TBI dizzy and coil

joe231 · 02-03-2009, 11:06 PM

Nice work!!
looks like it is coming together nicely!!!
couple questions about the column......do you know exactly what year van, and does it have the ignition on it?

TimE · 02-03-2009, 11:11 PM

Neat build you have going on there. Keep us posted!

JTR · 02-03-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Nice work!!
looks like it is coming together nicely!!!
couple questions about the column......do you know exactly what year van, and does it have the ignition on it?

Sorry, don't know exactly it was in the back of one of the trucks we parted out. It has the flat connector on it like the mid to late 70's GM and some Full Size Jeep columns. It does not have ignition on it but it did have the cruise wiring.

**Captainfab** · 02-04-2009, 01:52 AM

Cool project

Are you going to adapt the TB onto the Performer intake? Do I see a shackle flip in the rear? What TC are you running?

BTW Welcome to the board

Joey~AP · 02-04-2009, 09:33 AM

Allsome!

If I wouldnt have slid my cab back....the distributer would have never cleared the firewall.

I like the bobbed bed!

JTR · 02-04-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Cool project

Are you going to adapt the TB onto the Performer intake? Do I see a shackle flip in the rear? What TC are you running?

BTW Welcome to the board

Yeah, I am going to buy the Transadapt plate that mates a square bore to the TBI pattern. Hopefully the throttle linkage won't be that difficult to hook up. That is my version of a shackle filp, its actually the frame mount end of a 73-87 3/4 ton rear leaf spring cut down and welded on. Here is a better pic.

T-case is NP-205.

joe231 · 02-04-2009, 10:58 AM

cool, thanks for the info!

Joey~AP · 02-04-2009, 11:17 AM

Thats how I did mine! Lowering shackles will raise it now.

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Joey~AP · 02-04-2009, 11:20 AM

What length are your front springs?

JTR · 02-04-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

What length are your front springs?

Not sure, they are Rancho 4" 73-87 springs.

joe231 · 02-07-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTR

Sorry, don't know exactly it was in the back of one of the trucks we parted out. It has the flat connector on it like the mid to late 70's GM and some Full Size Jeep columns. It does not have ignition on it but it did have the cruise wiring.

could you snap a few pics of the column.....under dash mounting, shift linkage connection under the hood, and the connection of the shaft at the column?
Thanks

JTR · 02-07-2009, 10:48 PM

Pics of column

Also ran into problems with my Van pitaman arm...couldn't get it to center correctly. This is why

JTR · 03-03-2009, 11:10 AM

Few updates.....fixed holes in the floor pan, been sanding for days and days.

joe231 · 03-03-2009, 11:38 AM

nice work!!!
looks like fun!!
my wife is the designated grinder/sander/painter

i just turn wrenches....

62 short step · 03-03-2009, 12:29 PM

Looks good! Its always nice to have help!

JTR · 03-11-2009, 11:17 AM

Got some used wheels

16x12 Welds on 305 GSRs

Frame cut, took 12 inches out.

Used a J20 Knuckle on the passenger side, had the same casting as the Chevy knuckle that came off it but the Camber is WAY off now. Ordered the spindle shim from NAPA today. We will see if I can get the cambeer close.

02-03-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Project:1965 3/4 ton 4x4 73 running gear donor. Truck lived a hard life in Whitefish Montana plowing snow. Front clip and cab donor. 1969 4x4 long bed frame 73-87 4" Rancho lift springs with 2" drop cross memeber Last edited by JTR; 02-07-2009 at 11:46 PM.

02-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#2
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup 14 bolt got disk brakes Front 44 gets new balljoints and full high steer. set motor/tranny/t-case 80's van tilt steering column, moded rear cab mount for 69 frame. 75 Surburban 3/4 ton 4x4 booster and master cylinder Last edited by JTR; 02-03-2009 at 06:38 PM.

02-03-2009, 06:41 PM	#3
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup That's great.. I am looking at doing something very similar with a running gear from a 72 K20 and a 65 GMC body.... what exactly did you have to do with the body mounts to get the cab and clip to mount up correctly???? That is my biggest stumbling block as I plan this out... Thanks for the post!!! --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

02-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Looks good! Can't wait to see more progress. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-03-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Hello JTR, Welcome from Arizona. Your progress to this point looks great. What is up with the bed, it does not look right? What are your plans for your truck, the stock look or modified look? Also what are your plans for paint. Have you been over to the 4x4 Forum on this board and checked out the thread "Post Pics, Let's See How Many 60-66 4x4's Are Out There". If you haven't go on over and check it out, this will give you the inspiration to shift into high gear and get that project done. Keep us posted with your progress.

02-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#7
bird7263 Urban Chop Shop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 264	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Looking good.. I am glad to see a 4x4.. They were my first love growing up as a country boy.. Looks like its gonna be a killer ride.. Keep up the good work and the great pictures. __________________ 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines

02-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Went to the junkyard this weekend to pick up the fuel injection parts for this thing. Came home with some other stuff too. Total was $200 2wd GM box with Ford Van Pitman arm. Arm was included in the price listed above. ECU TBI dizzy and coil

02-03-2009, 11:06 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Nice work!! looks like it is coming together nicely!!! couple questions about the column......do you know exactly what year van, and does it have the ignition on it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-03-2009, 11:11 PM	#11
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Neat build you have going on there. Keep us posted! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-04-2009, 01:52 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Cool project Are you going to adapt the TB onto the Performer intake? Do I see a shackle flip in the rear? What TC are you running? BTW Welcome to the board __________________ 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

02-04-2009, 09:33 AM	#14
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Allsome! If I wouldnt have slid my cab back....the distributer would have never cleared the firewall. I like the bobbed bed! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-04-2009, 10:58 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup cool, thanks for the info! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-04-2009, 11:17 AM	#17
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Thats how I did mine! Lowering shackles will raise it now. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-04-2009, 11:20 AM	#18
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup What length are your front springs? __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-07-2009, 10:48 PM	#21
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Pics of column Also ran into problems with my Van pitaman arm...couldn't get it to center correctly. This is why



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03-03-2009, 11:10 AM	#22
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Few updates.....fixed holes in the floor pan, been sanding for days and days. __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

03-03-2009, 11:38 AM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup nice work!!! looks like fun!! my wife is the designated grinder/sander/painter i just turn wrenches.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#24
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Looks good! Its always nice to have help! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

03-11-2009, 11:17 AM	#25
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Got some used wheels 16x12 Welds on 305 GSRs Frame cut, took 12 inches out. Used a J20 Knuckle on the passenger side, had the same casting as the Chevy knuckle that came off it but the Camber is WAY off now. Ordered the spindle shim from NAPA today. We will see if I can get the cambeer close. __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

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