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custom65 · 02-09-2010, 08:32 PM

Well, I don't have a build thread for you cause I bought the truck already done, but I'm the proud owner of a 65 fleetside shortbed. I've lurked on this website for some time, but this is my first post. I know most of you build your own trucks, but I just don't have the time these days with working too much and giving the rest of my time to my wife and 3 yo son. I still love driving and tinkering with classics though.

I saw this truck on ebay and it was done in exactly my style... pretty much what it would have looked like if i had picked all the parts myself... except for the big block. I probably would have used a smaller v8 for mileage purposes... but the bb has the cool factor.

So it's a 65 with a 396 hooked to a built up 700r4 and 12 bolt posi rear endwith 373 gears. It's got a static drop with coilovers in the rear and a custom interior and sound system.

Here's some pics....

custom65 · 02-09-2010, 08:33 PM

a couple more pics...

jonzcustomshop · 02-09-2010, 08:54 PM

nice!

hahaudriveachevy · 02-09-2010, 09:25 PM

wow thats nice

**DPowers** · 02-09-2010, 09:29 PM

Sharp

low79fx · 02-09-2010, 09:37 PM

Chingow!! I can only wish.Cool!!

**Corts60** · 02-09-2010, 09:43 PM

Great looking truck!

And welcome aboard!

Camaro_nut2001 · 02-09-2010, 10:32 PM

Very nice truck. I know you bought it already played with but do you know who makes that steering wheel? I would like to have a light blue one for my 69'.

198plus · 02-09-2010, 11:13 PM

Wow........Very nice truck love the black, the big block, the interior......Very, very sharp truck.....I'm painting mine black with a Big Block.

Alan's Classic · 02-09-2010, 11:25 PM

Beautifull truck.......Wanna trade?

markeb01 · 02-09-2010, 11:34 PM

That is a beautiful truck. Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with buying a finished ride, it's great you've got the resources to have it finished all at once, or somebody already built what you like.

Nailz · 02-09-2010, 11:36 PM

Shoot i dont care who built it. You own it, its bad ass, so congratulations and welcome to a very cool forum!

custom65 · 02-09-2010, 11:58 PM

Thanks everyone for the compliments... I really lucked out on this one. It's done really well and exactly to my taste and the price was way less than it would have cost to build it.

Camaronut... It's a Billet Specialties wheel (half wrap). Funny you mention the wheel... It was possibly the one thing on the truck I was considering changing when I got it, but it's grown on me now.

likaroc13 · 02-10-2010, 01:45 AM

welcome aboard...sweet truck...it looks nicely done...i know it was already built, but are there any changes or additions you plan to make yourself? or does everything fit your tastes?

jason65 · 02-10-2010, 08:30 AM

Man, thats a clean truck. Very nice.

*lakeroadster* · 02-10-2010, 09:06 AM

I hate you!

Just kidding... beautiful truck, hard to beat black and a big block for the cool factor. And that buckskin interior looks sweet.

If I had any sense at all I would have done the same thing and just bought a finished truck.

But I just gotta cut stuff up.......

72BlckButy · 02-10-2010, 09:15 AM

Money well spent, nice looking truck!

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

61TWUK · 02-10-2010, 09:49 AM

Man thats a good looking truck..

MacAttack · 02-10-2010, 12:50 PM

Welcome - From the Left Coast!

Fantastic Score! Definitely a sign of the times - and this truck looks like something special.

Mac.

Muleman100 · 02-10-2010, 01:58 PM

Really a great truck. Really like the attention to the small details.

nomrlz · 02-10-2010, 02:09 PM

welcome to the board and great truck. very classy build that will always be in style. love those wheels

*LILRED66* · 02-11-2010, 01:22 AM

Tastefully done with many nice amenities. Great score. Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS and thanks for sharing.

02-09-2010, 08:32 PM	#1
custom65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4	Joining the club... Well, I don't have a build thread for you cause I bought the truck already done, but I'm the proud owner of a 65 fleetside shortbed. I've lurked on this website for some time, but this is my first post. I know most of you build your own trucks, but I just don't have the time these days with working too much and giving the rest of my time to my wife and 3 yo son. I still love driving and tinkering with classics though. I saw this truck on ebay and it was done in exactly my style... pretty much what it would have looked like if i had picked all the parts myself... except for the big block. I probably would have used a smaller v8 for mileage purposes... but the bb has the cool factor. So it's a 65 with a 396 hooked to a built up 700r4 and 12 bolt posi rear endwith 373 gears. It's got a static drop with coilovers in the rear and a custom interior and sound system. Here's some pics.... Attached Images

02-09-2010, 08:33 PM	#2
custom65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4	Re: Joining the club... a couple more pics... Attached Images

02-09-2010, 08:54 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Joining the club... nice! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-09-2010, 09:25 PM	#4
hahaudriveachevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 15	Re: Joining the club... wow thats nice __________________ 1965 gmc

02-09-2010, 09:29 PM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Joining the club... Sharp __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-09-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
low79fx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: odessa,tx Posts: 208	Re: Joining the club... Chingow!! I can only wish.Cool!!

02-09-2010, 09:43 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Joining the club... Great looking truck! And welcome aboard! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 02-09-2010 at 09:44 PM.

02-09-2010, 10:32 PM	#8
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: Joining the club... Very nice truck. I know you bought it already played with but do you know who makes that steering wheel? I would like to have a light blue one for my 69'. __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

02-09-2010, 11:13 PM	#9
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Joining the club... Wow........Very nice truck love the black, the big block, the interior......Very, very sharp truck.....I'm painting mine black with a Big Block. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

02-09-2010, 11:25 PM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Joining the club... Beautifull truck.......Wanna trade? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-09-2010, 11:34 PM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Joining the club... That is a beautiful truck. Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with buying a finished ride, it's great you've got the resources to have it finished all at once, or somebody already built what you like.

02-09-2010, 11:36 PM	#12
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Joining the club... Shoot i dont care who built it. You own it, its bad ass, so congratulations and welcome to a very cool forum!

02-09-2010, 11:58 PM	#13
custom65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4	Re: Joining the club... Thanks everyone for the compliments... I really lucked out on this one. It's done really well and exactly to my taste and the price was way less than it would have cost to build it. Camaronut... It's a Billet Specialties wheel (half wrap). Funny you mention the wheel... It was possibly the one thing on the truck I was considering changing when I got it, but it's grown on me now.

02-10-2010, 01:45 AM	#14
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Joining the club... welcome aboard...sweet truck...it looks nicely done...i know it was already built, but are there any changes or additions you plan to make yourself? or does everything fit your tastes?

02-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#15
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Joining the club... Man, thats a clean truck. Very nice.



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02-10-2010, 09:06 AM	#16
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Joining the club... I hate you! Just kidding... beautiful truck, hard to beat black and a big block for the cool factor. And that buckskin interior looks sweet. If I had any sense at all I would have done the same thing and just bought a finished truck. But I just gotta cut stuff up....... Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-10-2010 at 09:07 AM.

02-10-2010, 09:15 AM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Joining the club... Money well spent, nice looking truck! to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -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)

02-10-2010, 09:49 AM	#18
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Joining the club... Man thats a good looking truck.. __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

02-10-2010, 12:50 PM	#19
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Joining the club... Welcome - From the Left Coast! Fantastic Score! Definitely a sign of the times - and this truck looks like something special. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

02-10-2010, 01:58 PM	#20
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Joining the club... Really a great truck. Really like the attention to the small details.

02-10-2010, 02:09 PM	#21
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Joining the club... welcome to the board and great truck. very classy build that will always be in style. love those wheels

02-11-2010, 01:22 AM	#22
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Joining the club... Tastefully done with many nice amenities. Great score. Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS and thanks for sharing.

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