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McCoyAZ · 07-15-2012, 06:38 PM

Well finally got the ole heap started yesterday and took it for a short spin around the block.

Still have a long way to go to make it driveable but at least now I know it runs.

Swapped out the old straight 6 for a 283 with a powerglide, don't ask me why, it's a long story.

Added an electric fan to cool it down.
Changed out the front end for a 76 GM with disc brakes and added power steering.

Threw in a pair of 05 Tahoe buckets and a Lokar floor shift. Swapped the front grille out for a 61 and will be doing the hood in a couple of weeks.

Still needs some body work, some paint, a set of wheels and tires, need to lower it some.

Might put a heater in it, upholstery and sound deadening and carpet.

Will be changing out the back window for a big back glass. And modify the tailgate to get rid of the chains.

Probably way more than I can think of to do, but thats what comes to mind right now.

Could not have gotten this far without the help from you all.

It is much appreciated and I guarantee I am not finished asking dumb questions.

pestwagon · 07-15-2012, 07:29 PM

I bet it drive out a lot differently with the V8 compared to the 250 ci 6 that was in it, right?

McCoyAZ · 07-15-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pestwagon

I bet it drive out a lot differently with the V8 compared to the 250 ci 6 that was in it, right?

Oh yeah it sure did, although it seems to me the power steering wasn't as responsive as in a modern day truck.

I don't have an exhaust system on it yet and it was LOUD. Kind of reminded me of my high school days

Another 10 Thousand bucks and it might be close to finished .

1enick72 · 07-15-2012, 11:25 PM

Nice work. It's always a great feeling when the new engine fires up for the first time and your able to roll it down the road. My first couple trips were very loud too with straight headers.

LostMy65 · 07-16-2012, 07:39 AM

You've made some big strides.
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joesscamaro · 07-19-2012, 06:52 PM

Did you take the power steering set up off the 76? It's as easy as bolting it all up?

McCoyAZ · 07-19-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Did you take the power steering set up off the 76? It's as easy as bolting it all up?

Had to use Captain Fabs brackets but it wasn't all that difficult to make it fit. A little cutting and grinding and welding.

61_FL_Apache · 07-19-2012, 08:43 PM

Not too bad for a heap!!

Nice to see it running around the block!!

07-15-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	It's ALIVE! Well finally got the ole heap started yesterday and took it for a short spin around the block. Still have a long way to go to make it driveable but at least now I know it runs. Swapped out the old straight 6 for a 283 with a powerglide, don't ask me why, it's a long story. Added an electric fan to cool it down. Changed out the front end for a 76 GM with disc brakes and added power steering. Threw in a pair of 05 Tahoe buckets and a Lokar floor shift. Swapped the front grille out for a 61 and will be doing the hood in a couple of weeks. Still needs some body work, some paint, a set of wheels and tires, need to lower it some. Might put a heater in it, upholstery and sound deadening and carpet. Will be changing out the back window for a big back glass. And modify the tailgate to get rid of the chains. Probably way more than I can think of to do, but thats what comes to mind right now. Could not have gotten this far without the help from you all. It is much appreciated and I guarantee I am not finished asking dumb questions. Attached Images __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

07-15-2012, 07:29 PM	#2
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: It's ALIVE! I bet it drive out a lot differently with the V8 compared to the 250 ci 6 that was in it, right?

07-15-2012, 11:25 PM	#4
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: It's ALIVE! Nice work. It's always a great feeling when the new engine fires up for the first time and your able to roll it down the road. My first couple trips were very loud too with straight headers. __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

07-16-2012, 07:39 AM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: It's ALIVE! You've made some big strides. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-19-2012, 06:52 PM	#6
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 646	Re: It's ALIVE! Did you take the power steering set up off the 76? It's as easy as bolting it all up?

07-19-2012, 08:43 PM	#8
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: It's ALIVE! Not too bad for a heap!! Nice to see it running around the block!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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