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SSD 65 · 12-20-2008, 03:08 PM

My name is Chris and I have been reading and researching on here for a few months. I finally registered and took a pic of my old truck to post. This truck was given to me by my father some 15 years ago. We drove it for a couple of years, then started to tear apart to restore. It has been in a storage shed at my parents house for more than 10 years. About 6 months ago we moved it to my brothers new shop to get started on it. My 7 year old son loves to go over to the shop and work on "his" truck. Plans are to slam it with a dropmember in front and maybe the rear dropmember later on, 22's and air bags. We will have a 350 engine backed by a 700 trans. No idea on paint as of now.

hewlett2002000 · 12-20-2008, 03:53 PM

welcome from texas!!!! looks like a nice project. good luck, and keep us up to date.

John

*LILRED66* · 12-20-2008, 04:22 PM

SSD 65:

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Be sure to post early and often...pictures are good! Please keep us posted on your progress and good luck with your build.

I hope your 7 year old son enjoys the experience!

Happy Holidays.

northern 85 · 12-20-2008, 04:26 PM

Welcome from Maine! Nice truck.

protrash64 · 12-20-2008, 11:30 PM

I thought the paint was done????

Welcome from AZ.........

truckdrivinsob · 12-20-2008, 11:36 PM

Welcome from sunny so cal! My son does the same thing all the cars are his!

ApeKing · 12-22-2008, 07:35 PM

I am also a newbie with a 65 but the 65 is a newbie too. Well it is new to me anyway. Just bought it a week ago. I have to finish up a few things to get it on the road but probably in a week or so it will be my Dailyd drive/project truck. Love the board Ill be a reg now that Ive found it.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-22-2008, 08:14 PM

sweet truck I want a set of those wheel dollies, how much they run for 4?

ol Curt · 12-22-2008, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the board from Indiana.

Alan's Classic · 12-22-2008, 10:13 PM

Nice ride

Welcome from North Georgia there's a bunch of good people here.

SCOTI · 12-22-2008, 11:28 PM

A '65 that's been in storage for 15+ years is prob in pretty decent shape. Post the build pics as you make progress.

**slepysal** · 12-23-2008, 01:46 AM

welcome fron San Jose Nor Cal

**ChiefRocka** · 12-23-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

welcome fron san jose nor cal

x2

72BlckButy · 12-23-2008, 09:21 AM

Welcome to th board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking '65 project!

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 12-27-2008, 04:50 AM

Welcome from another Hoosier....Hemmit

4dranch · 12-27-2008, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

A '65 that's been in storage for 15+ years is prob in pretty decent shape. Post the build pics as you make progress.

I agree with SCOTI.

And welcome from Tn.

502tripower · 12-27-2008, 09:06 AM

Welcome....Nice project....

joe231 · 12-27-2008, 12:01 PM

nice truck!
what was done to get the current stance? looks about perfect!

Nukes16 · 12-29-2008, 02:03 PM

Hey Guys, it's great to see all of you with such a keen interest in Chevys. I am also new to this forum and new to the 60's truck scene. I have been stuck in the 80's truck scene for a few years now. I recently purchased a '62 shorty fleetside with a 283 3-speed and am about to get underway with restoring it. I have a few questions which I hope that some of you can help me with.
1) Can you use the front end suspension from an 80's truck on a 62?
2) If not, can I use a set of my 80's dropped spindles on he '62 or are they way off?
3) My truck has a 6 lug bolt pattern but most of the ones I see have 5, what's the deal???... should I switch?
4) My truck has small circular reverse lights under the tail lights yet I don't see these lights on other 60's trucks?
5) How does one get rid of the chains on the tailgate yet still have it functional?
6) Any suggestions on putting in power steering, what's the easiest?
and finally...for now...
7) Do you know where I can get a windshield wiper knob, mine is missing and it's the rainy season up here in Canada.
I really appreciate anyone's help with these matters and eagerly await your response.
Thanks from the great white north!
PS, if I can figure out how to post some pictures, I'll get on that.

protrash64 · 12-29-2008, 02:36 PM

Hey Nukes16.....my suggestion would be not to jack a thread and start your own with these questions. Also there is a search function and you will find NUMEROUS threads on these questions.

Nukes16 · 12-29-2008, 02:55 PM

Cheers pt64

SSD 65 · 12-29-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

sweet truck I want a set of those wheel dollies, how much they run for 4?

We got that set of dollies @ Aoto Fair in Charlotte, NC, not sure which vendor.
They were not the heavy duty set, but they work great. One person can move the truck around.

"nice truck!
what was done to get the current stance? looks about perfect."

The truck's suspension was torn apart and sitting on jack standswhen my brother decided to sheetrock the ceiling, so he put it back together with no springs in it. In the pic it is on the bump stops.

I found a better bed over the Christmas break for $200(another fleetside). This truck was originally a stepside, which I still have.

**scotts62** · 12-29-2008, 06:03 PM

Nothin wrong with a stepside

from OKC! Nice project

SSD 65 · 12-30-2008, 02:12 PM

Nate just pm'd me. He has my $ and my dropmember is officially on order.
Chris

protrash64 · 12-30-2008, 03:28 PM

Time for the real fun to begin!!! Im going to run down to his shop and carve my initials in your parts

!!!!!

12-20-2008, 03:08 PM	#1
SSD 65 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kershaw, SC Posts: 5	Newbie with a '65 Chevy My name is Chris and I have been reading and researching on here for a few months. I finally registered and took a pic of my old truck to post. This truck was given to me by my father some 15 years ago. We drove it for a couple of years, then started to tear apart to restore. It has been in a storage shed at my parents house for more than 10 years. About 6 months ago we moved it to my brothers new shop to get started on it. My 7 year old son loves to go over to the shop and work on "his" truck. Plans are to slam it with a dropmember in front and maybe the rear dropmember later on, 22's and air bags. We will have a 350 engine backed by a 700 trans. No idea on paint as of now. Attached Images

12-20-2008, 03:53 PM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy welcome from texas!!!! looks like a nice project. good luck, and keep us up to date. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

12-20-2008, 04:22 PM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy SSD 65: Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Be sure to post early and often...pictures are good! Please keep us posted on your progress and good luck with your build. I hope your 7 year old son enjoys the experience! Happy Holidays.

12-20-2008, 04:26 PM	#4
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Welcome from Maine! Nice truck.

12-20-2008, 11:30 PM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy I thought the paint was done???? Welcome from AZ......... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-20-2008, 11:36 PM	#6
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Welcome from sunny so cal! My son does the same thing all the cars are his!

12-22-2008, 07:35 PM	#7
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy I am also a newbie with a 65 but the 65 is a newbie too. Well it is new to me anyway. Just bought it a week ago. I have to finish up a few things to get it on the road but probably in a week or so it will be my Dailyd drive/project truck. Love the board Ill be a reg now that Ive found it.

12-22-2008, 08:14 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy sweet truck I want a set of those wheel dollies, how much they run for 4? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-22-2008, 08:24 PM	#9
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Welcome to the board from Indiana.

12-22-2008, 10:13 PM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Nice ride Welcome from North Georgia there's a bunch of good people here. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-22-2008, 11:28 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy A '65 that's been in storage for 15+ years is prob in pretty decent shape. Post the build pics as you make progress. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-23-2008, 01:46 AM	#12
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy welcome fron San Jose Nor Cal __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-23-2008, 09:21 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Welcome to th board from Mid-MO!!! Great looking '65 project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-27-2008, 04:50 AM	#15
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Welcome from another Hoosier....Hemmit

12-27-2008, 09:06 AM	#17
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Welcome....Nice project.... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD



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12-27-2008, 12:01 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy nice truck! what was done to get the current stance? looks about perfect! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#19
Nukes16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 103	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Hey Guys, it's great to see all of you with such a keen interest in Chevys. I am also new to this forum and new to the 60's truck scene. I have been stuck in the 80's truck scene for a few years now. I recently purchased a '62 shorty fleetside with a 283 3-speed and am about to get underway with restoring it. I have a few questions which I hope that some of you can help me with. 1) Can you use the front end suspension from an 80's truck on a 62? 2) If not, can I use a set of my 80's dropped spindles on he '62 or are they way off? 3) My truck has a 6 lug bolt pattern but most of the ones I see have 5, what's the deal???... should I switch? 4) My truck has small circular reverse lights under the tail lights yet I don't see these lights on other 60's trucks? 5) How does one get rid of the chains on the tailgate yet still have it functional? 6) Any suggestions on putting in power steering, what's the easiest? and finally...for now... 7) Do you know where I can get a windshield wiper knob, mine is missing and it's the rainy season up here in Canada. I really appreciate anyone's help with these matters and eagerly await your response. Thanks from the great white north! PS, if I can figure out how to post some pictures, I'll get on that.

12-29-2008, 02:36 PM	#20
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Hey Nukes16.....my suggestion would be not to jack a thread and start your own with these questions. Also there is a search function and you will find NUMEROUS threads on these questions. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#21
Nukes16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 103	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Cheers pt64

12-29-2008, 06:03 PM	#23
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Nothin wrong with a stepside from OKC! Nice project __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-30-2008, 02:12 PM	#24
SSD 65 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kershaw, SC Posts: 5	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Nate just pm'd me. He has my $ and my dropmember is officially on order. Chris

12-30-2008, 03:28 PM	#25
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Newbie with a '65 Chevy Time for the real fun to begin!!! Im going to run down to his shop and carve my initials in your parts!!!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

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