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Chris65GMC · 03-26-2010, 08:26 AM

Hi Everyone. I I've been browsing the board the last few weeks and wanted to introduce myself.

This past weekend I picked up a 65 GMC with a 305 chevy and th350. Needs some work but its not too bad.

To start of my long list of questions: My rear end is off center and the leafs look kicked out a little. Is that common on these trucks? is it easy enough to lossen the bolts and straighten the spring pack?

Thanks!

Chris

**Matt's k5** · 03-26-2010, 09:25 AM

Hi there and welcome from utah, your trucks look's all chevy to me EXCEPT THE TAILGATE from your pic's any pic's of the dash?

Chris65GMC · 03-26-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt's k5

Hi there and welcome from utah, your trucks look's all chevy to me EXCEPT THE TAILGATE from your pic's any pic's of the dash?

Yeah, its got a lot of chevy. The hood and grill and side chrome are chevy parts. Its got a GMC VIN/Title/ and leafs in the back. I dont have any pictures of the dash at the moment.

-Chris

**Matt's k5** · 03-26-2010, 09:43 AM

COOL MUST HAVE A HARD LIFE HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE BODY PANALS, MY GMC LIVED ON A RASPBERRY FARM ALL OF ITS LIFE I JUST GOT DONE LOWERING IT AND DUAL GLASS PACKS AND GOING TO KEEP THE PATINA, LATER, MATT

**DPowers** · 03-26-2010, 10:30 AM

Welcome to the site. Can you get a pic of the leafs you are talking about- that will help.

Malibob · 03-26-2010, 02:22 PM

I saw that truck on VA craigslist. Looked like a decent truck, you happy with it? From what I remember it was not too unreasonable.

Chris65GMC · 03-26-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibob

I saw that truck on VA craigslist. Looked like a decent truck, you happy with it? From what I remember it was not too unreasonable.

I got it in North Jersey not sure if it was on the VA craigslist or not. It was on the HAMB. I am happy with it so far. I'm just going through everything and trying to see where i should start. I want to keep the truck on the road most of the time and do it slowly instead of pulling it all apart.

I will try to take a picture of the springs next time i'm under the car.

I'm looking for some rally wheels, any gm six lugs will work? I have a lead on a set of 82 blazer rallys, are they deep dish?

What else looks chevy on my truck? anything other than the grille/hood and chrome by the windows?

Thanks!

Chris

Malibob · 03-26-2010, 02:45 PM

Stay away from the NBS wheels for your 6 luggers, all others should work, but the new ones have some hub differences you would need machined down. I like the 6 spoke american racing inspired wheels they had and learned about this.

**grumpy** · 03-26-2010, 02:56 PM

Welcome from NE Ohio...

I too just bought a 65 GMC..

*LILRED66* · 03-27-2010, 12:22 AM

Welcome aboard Chris from Kansas City, KS.

DPowers, here are some photos of the rear leaf springs on a '66, I recently sold. The leaf springs were specific to the GMC trucks and the coils/trailing arms were specific to the Chevy trucks in the 1/2 ton 2wd models or the era.

Welcome back grumpy.

4dranch · 03-27-2010, 12:28 AM

welcome from west Tn,
Nice looking rig

markeb01 · 03-27-2010, 12:31 AM

Welcome from Washington state. I like the shot with the racing discs, they used to be extremely popular but are hardly ever seen anymore. Long ago I had a leaf spring setup that didn't have enough clamps so the leaves shifted. I used a combination of a very large C clamp pressing sideways, along with a couple of whacks from a heavy hammer to put them back in alignment.

**Captainfab** · 03-27-2010, 01:07 AM

Welcome to the forum Chris

Those 6 lug rallys from that '82 Blazer will fit just fine. That's what I run on my '66 Suburban.

**DPowers** · 03-27-2010, 01:15 AM

DPowers, here are some photos of the rear leaf springs on a '66, I recently sold. The leaf springs were specific to the GMC trucks and the coils/trailing arms were specific to the Chevy trucks in the 1/2 ton 2wd models or the era.

Thanks Tony but I was asking about a pic of his leafs that he said were kicked out a bit...

Chris65GMC · 03-27-2010, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'll try to get a pic up of my leaf springs. what else would cause the axel to shif over, spring shift is the only thing i can think of?

Thanks!

Chris

markeb01 · 03-27-2010, 05:43 PM

If the spring pack is just twisted apart, the factory spring clamps are either missing or in the wrong place to hold it in alignment. If the rear end is off center to one side in the truck, it could be the spring bolt is broken or missing. The axle perch can shift around if the bolt is absent. It could also be badly worn or bent rear shackles, or somebody did a swap or repair and welded the mounting pads incorrectly. It could be a bent frame, or just that the bed is not bolted down square to the cab, and makes it appear the axle is off center.

**scotts62** · 03-27-2010, 08:43 PM

Welcome from OKC! Nice stepper you have there

Alan's Classic · 03-27-2010, 11:00 PM

Welcome aboard, as you already know it's a great place with helpfull people. Nice truck.

03-26-2010, 08:26 AM	#1
Chris65GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Hello Everyone Hi Everyone. I I've been browsing the board the last few weeks and wanted to introduce myself. This past weekend I picked up a 65 GMC with a 305 chevy and th350. Needs some work but its not too bad. To start of my long list of questions: My rear end is off center and the leafs look kicked out a little. Is that common on these trucks? is it easy enough to lossen the bolts and straighten the spring pack? Thanks! Chris Attached Images Last edited by Chris65GMC; 03-26-2010 at 08:27 AM.

03-26-2010, 09:25 AM	#2
Matt's k5 BLAZER THIRTY!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 325	Re: Hello Everyone Hi there and welcome from utah, your trucks look's all chevy to me EXCEPT THE TAILGATE from your pic's any pic's of the dash? __________________ 49 chevy 5 window 20 year project (sold)😟 57 ford fairlane (dad's car never got to it before he passed away R.I.P I LOVE YOU DAD.) 62 GMC 305 V6 custom L/B 72 HIGHLANDER K5 BLAZER 2nd owner 71 K5 MAMMA'S RIDE! 63 GMC 4X4 305 V6 62 GMC SHORT BED SERVICE BODY V6 (STUMPY) 74 GMC CUSTOM 1500 L/B Last edited by Matt's k5; 03-26-2010 at 09:27 AM.

03-26-2010, 09:43 AM	#4
Matt's k5 BLAZER THIRTY!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 325	Re: Hello Everyone COOL MUST HAVE A HARD LIFE HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE BODY PANALS, MY GMC LIVED ON A RASPBERRY FARM ALL OF ITS LIFE I JUST GOT DONE LOWERING IT AND DUAL GLASS PACKS AND GOING TO KEEP THE PATINA, LATER, MATT __________________ 49 chevy 5 window 20 year project (sold)😟 57 ford fairlane (dad's car never got to it before he passed away R.I.P I LOVE YOU DAD.) 62 GMC 305 V6 custom L/B 72 HIGHLANDER K5 BLAZER 2nd owner 71 K5 MAMMA'S RIDE! 63 GMC 4X4 305 V6 62 GMC SHORT BED SERVICE BODY V6 (STUMPY) 74 GMC CUSTOM 1500 L/B Last edited by Matt's k5; 03-26-2010 at 09:44 AM.

03-26-2010, 10:30 AM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,454	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome to the site. Can you get a pic of the leafs you are talking about- that will help. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-26-2010, 02:22 PM	#6
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Hello Everyone I saw that truck on VA craigslist. Looked like a decent truck, you happy with it? From what I remember it was not too unreasonable. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

03-26-2010, 02:45 PM	#8
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Hello Everyone Stay away from the NBS wheels for your 6 luggers, all others should work, but the new ones have some hub differences you would need machined down. I like the 6 spoke american racing inspired wheels they had and learned about this. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

03-26-2010, 02:56 PM	#9
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome from NE Ohio... I too just bought a 65 GMC.. __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-27-2010, 12:22 AM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome aboard Chris from Kansas City, KS. DPowers, here are some photos of the rear leaf springs on a '66, I recently sold. The leaf springs were specific to the GMC trucks and the coils/trailing arms were specific to the Chevy trucks in the 1/2 ton 2wd models or the era. Welcome back grumpy. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 03-27-2010 at 12:24 AM.

03-27-2010, 12:28 AM	#11
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Hello Everyone welcome from west Tn, Nice looking rig __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-27-2010, 12:31 AM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome from Washington state. I like the shot with the racing discs, they used to be extremely popular but are hardly ever seen anymore. Long ago I had a leaf spring setup that didn't have enough clamps so the leaves shifted. I used a combination of a very large C clamp pressing sideways, along with a couple of whacks from a heavy hammer to put them back in alignment.

03-27-2010, 01:07 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome to the forum Chris Those 6 lug rallys from that '82 Blazer will fit just fine. That's what I run on my '66 Suburban. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-27-2010, 01:15 AM	#14
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,454	Re: Hello Everyone DPowers, here are some photos of the rear leaf springs on a '66, I recently sold. The leaf springs were specific to the GMC trucks and the coils/trailing arms were specific to the Chevy trucks in the 1/2 ton 2wd models or the era. Thanks Tony but I was asking about a pic of his leafs that he said were kicked out a bit... __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-27-2010, 05:22 PM	#15
Chris65GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Re: Hello Everyone Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'll try to get a pic up of my leaf springs. what else would cause the axel to shif over, spring shift is the only thing i can think of? Thanks! Chris

03-27-2010, 05:43 PM	#16
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hello Everyone If the spring pack is just twisted apart, the factory spring clamps are either missing or in the wrong place to hold it in alignment. If the rear end is off center to one side in the truck, it could be the spring bolt is broken or missing. The axle perch can shift around if the bolt is absent. It could also be badly worn or bent rear shackles, or somebody did a swap or repair and welded the mounting pads incorrectly. It could be a bent frame, or just that the bed is not bolted down square to the cab, and makes it appear the axle is off center.

03-27-2010, 08:43 PM	#17
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome from OKC! Nice stepper you have there __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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03-27-2010, 11:00 PM	#18
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Hello Everyone Welcome aboard, as you already know it's a great place with helpfull people. Nice truck. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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