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08-21-2008, 11:37 AM
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Location: Nacogdoches,TX
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New Guy with a 65
I've been pretty much hiding in the weeds watching all of you build your trucks for about 3 months now. I figured it was time to put mine up. Its a 65 SWB with a 80's 350 and a powerglide. Not much progress so far but at least I got it started. The old bed wood is out and the bed is off but I didn't have my camera. Fixing to start blasting back half. Its my first classic truck build so wish me luck..
P.S. The last pic is what i hope the end result turns out to be(sorry.. crappy cell phone pic of a remote control of my brothers but my vision none the less).... |
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08-21-2008, 11:45 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome to the our board from
Sin City! Nice truck!! Keep us posted on your progress.
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08-21-2008, 11:38 PM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
The model looks great except for the wheels.. Sorry I just don't care for wheels like that.. I am old school possesed..
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08-22-2008, 09:25 AM
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Still Truckless!
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome from neighboring New Mexico. I like the way the model looks. Cant wait to see your truck progress.
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08-22-2008, 09:51 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
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 Anyway, nice truck and 'vison' !! Welcome aboard from San Jose Nor*Cal Later...
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08-22-2008, 09:59 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome form Santa Fe, NM. Nice project. I have the same truck.........in pieces right now but My Man has a vision for it too. Good luck with your build.
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08-23-2008, 01:03 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome aboard from Riverside,CA!! I'm kind of a newbie myself! Great bunch of people here.
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08-23-2008, 08:43 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
 looks like an excellent start!
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08-23-2008, 01:38 PM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome. Looks like a really solid truck your starting with there.
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08-23-2008, 09:37 PM
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1 thing at a time is progress.
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Re: New Guy with a 65
from North Georgia. You have a great vision! Stick to it. There is alot of motivation, experience and help here. Good luck and keep the pix coming to document your progress.
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09-05-2008, 03:27 PM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Thanks for all the support.. I have a few questions... First, with the copper/white paint job do you think i should go just straight black with the chassis or something else(maybe silver)? Also, I have a 74 2wd blazer frame and I was wondering if the front disk brake set up will fit and what all I need to swap off of it? And one more, Will all the interals from the blazer rear axle fit in my 65 housing or do I have to swap out the whole thing?
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09-05-2008, 03:51 PM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
I would paint the underside of the body, innet fenders and core support white. copper engine and frame/running gear.
that is if you are doing a show truck.... if just a driver, black would probably be ok. |
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09-05-2008, 04:04 PM
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KOFFIN DRAGGER
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Re: New Guy with a 65
I agree with Jon, And welcome from Idaho
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09-05-2008, 10:08 PM
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Location: Cedar Creek, TX
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome! I am not to far from you over in Cedar Creek. I have a 64 stepside i hope to start working on this winter. Looks like a good vision.
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09-05-2008, 10:21 PM
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Just here to tinker
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome man! I really dig the colors and paint scheme on that R/C car!
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09-05-2008, 10:27 PM
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One day...
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Re: New Guy with a 65
from OKC!!
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09-06-2008, 12:51 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
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09-06-2008, 09:09 AM
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Re: New Guy with a 65
Welcome to the club..hope you enjoy your project, and keep the progress pictures coming. Phil.
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