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04Xrider · 11-21-2006, 10:03 AM

Just wanted to say hi to all. I have a 1965 stepside that I am working on. Seems like we must be the odd guys, what I mean by that is there are tons of parts for the pre 1960, and then again after 1966

I have been working on cars and have been in the engine rebuilding buisness for most of my life, but have now retired from that, so maybe I can help here from time to time, although I have to say when it comes to some things like trannys rear ends and the late model things like computers and such I am totally cluess. Anyway it was nice to find this site, and I look forward to getting to know some of you.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-21-2006, 10:33 AM

Welcome... There are lots of parts out there just have to know where to look and is a bit harder then the other years you mentioned... Also there are more parts then there were 5 years ago.. I am acually going to be putting a computer in my truck.. I have a 5.7 out of an 88 Burb that is going in with a 700R4 Tranny... If a Hemi falls into my hands then the 5.7 will be out the door...

04Xrider · 11-21-2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the welcome chevy fleetside. I have found some sites that offer a lot of parts for these trucks, here is one of them http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/dyncatv2.asp I am also going to be running a 700R4 with a 350 chevy. It was the last engine I built before I closed my doors. It is 30 over with flat top pistons, a zz4 roller cam and airgap intake with a 750 holley. I wasnt sure were it was going to end up when I built it, but have decided on putting it in this truck. I am getting the tranny back today from having it converted from electric speedo to gear drive, and I am ready to drop it in. Excitement is building!

Pickles · 11-21-2006, 11:09 AM

Welcome from Ky

BIG CTY · 11-21-2006, 11:18 AM

Welcome! It sure is cool to have so much knowledge in building motors, I wish I had it! But I have the computer thing down pat so maybe thats the trade off

63sbssbbw · 11-21-2006, 11:30 PM

Welcome 4X from canada .I don't think we're odd .
I like to think we're ahead of the curve considering no one would even blink an eye at a 60-66 ten or so years ago.
but hey, I liked them in the 70's too.
probably see you on the engine & drivetrain board ha ha
T

kwkenuf · 11-21-2006, 11:48 PM

Welcome!

krue · 11-21-2006, 11:51 PM

Post some pics of your truck.

04Xrider · 11-22-2006, 11:50 AM

Thanks for all the welcome's. I would like to post some pics but have'nt figured that out yet. I am still trying to find my way around this site.

darklord · 11-25-2006, 01:56 AM

welcom to the board

11-21-2006, 10:03 AM	#1
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	New guy just saying hi! Just wanted to say hi to all. I have a 1965 stepside that I am working on. Seems like we must be the odd guys, what I mean by that is there are tons of parts for the pre 1960, and then again after 1966 I have been working on cars and have been in the engine rebuilding buisness for most of my life, but have now retired from that, so maybe I can help here from time to time, although I have to say when it comes to some things like trannys rear ends and the late model things like computers and such I am totally cluess. Anyway it was nice to find this site, and I look forward to getting to know some of you.

11-21-2006, 10:33 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New guy just saying hi! Welcome... There are lots of parts out there just have to know where to look and is a bit harder then the other years you mentioned... Also there are more parts then there were 5 years ago.. I am acually going to be putting a computer in my truck.. I have a 5.7 out of an 88 Burb that is going in with a 700R4 Tranny... If a Hemi falls into my hands then the 5.7 will be out the door...

11-21-2006, 10:58 AM	#3
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: New guy just saying hi! Thanks for the welcome chevy fleetside. I have found some sites that offer a lot of parts for these trucks, here is one of them http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/dyncatv2.asp I am also going to be running a 700R4 with a 350 chevy. It was the last engine I built before I closed my doors. It is 30 over with flat top pistons, a zz4 roller cam and airgap intake with a 750 holley. I wasnt sure were it was going to end up when I built it, but have decided on putting it in this truck. I am getting the tranny back today from having it converted from electric speedo to gear drive, and I am ready to drop it in. Excitement is building!

11-21-2006, 11:09 AM	#4
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: New guy just saying hi! Welcome from Ky __________________ Pickles

11-21-2006, 11:18 AM	#5
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: New guy just saying hi! Welcome! It sure is cool to have so much knowledge in building motors, I wish I had it! But I have the computer thing down pat so maybe thats the trade off __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

11-21-2006, 11:30 PM	#6
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: New guy just saying hi! Welcome 4X from canada .I don't think we're odd . I like to think we're ahead of the curve considering no one would even blink an eye at a 60-66 ten or so years ago. but hey, I liked them in the 70's too. probably see you on the engine & drivetrain board ha ha T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

11-21-2006, 11:48 PM	#7
kwkenuf Retrofit Management Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 73	Re: New guy just saying hi! Welcome! __________________ My retrofit fleet -1966 Suburban 2002 Tahoe drivetrain, firewall, floor, chassis and interior in progress -1965 C-10 shortbed stepside, 2003 5.3/4L60E conversion. Power steering, tilt wheel, power front disc brakes, 2.5/4 inch drop, relocated fuel tank and battery, 2002 Silverado buckets and console. Swap Pics -1968 Camaro 95 LT1/4L60E lots o' mods Web Page -1961 Corvette project Corvette Corrections frame, C-4 suspension and brakes, 02 LS1/T-56, Never ending body workPics

11-21-2006, 11:51 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New guy just saying hi! Post some pics of your truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-22-2006, 11:50 AM	#9
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: New guy just saying hi! Thanks for all the welcome's. I would like to post some pics but have'nt figured that out yet. I am still trying to find my way around this site.

11-25-2006, 01:56 AM	#10
darklord Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coal Hill ar Posts: 49	Re: New guy just saying hi! welcom to the board



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