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mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 03:51 PM

hey all i've been here for a little bit... but now its coming together. the 65 has finally hit the streets

faribran · 03-22-2011, 03:52 PM

i really like ur truck... glad u can enjoy it..

caddyhack · 03-22-2011, 04:04 PM

Congrats man.. isnt it the best feeling taking a truck you have been workin on for a while on her maden voyage... keep up the good work.. nice truck by the way
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mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 04:06 PM

thank you... it seems like a long time coming... but thanks to woogeroo, lakeroadster, delmo, and many many many others here it is coming along!

1966JSM · 03-22-2011, 04:12 PM

sweet looking truck

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 04:14 PM

some pics of the interior with denali third row seats... (for the camaro t5) and the mildly hotrodded 230

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 04:15 PM

t5 mounted.....

61_FL_Apache · 03-22-2011, 04:17 PM

Looking good!!!

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 04:18 PM

finally to my question though.... during a smoke check run... everything was sounding the way it should till.....wham!! it sounded like i lost the exhaust system! after a little looking around... i found i had blown a piece of the clifford intake/exhaust manifold gasket out.... has anybody had any experiences with this??

jchav62 · 03-22-2011, 04:59 PM

Looks awesome!! Did you have to convert to a hyd. clutch?

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 05:09 PM

chav.... no that lst pic is the mechanical clutch pivot shot from the underside (showing how the muffler guys kept dual exhausts through and around the clutch)

**Clyde65** · 03-22-2011, 05:13 PM

Is the tranny right up against the cab floor? could be my eyes too.

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 05:19 PM

the trans is close to the floor.... but by no means touching

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 05:26 PM

heres a closer pic of the shift linkage from the top...

oldtrux · 03-22-2011, 05:37 PM

nice ride mr a,i cant wait to be that far on my build.nice work.is your truck a non removable hump floor?i want to go the t5 route too.

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 05:45 PM

yes it what i beieve is a low hump truck (verification anyone)... the PO had already cut a hole for the 3spd that was in it.... then i made a dumb cut thinking i was going to use the orig. shifter just turned around (see t5 conversion thread) but wound up with a really soild feeling aftermarket unit that doesnt correct for the 18 deg angle in the camaro application.

mr andrerson · 03-22-2011, 05:47 PM

here are a few more pics (sorry for the cell phone)

two of the dual exhaust....

two of the rear end... even showing how much i raised the old farm bumper to make it a littl more flush with the body.

mr andrerson · 03-23-2011, 12:47 AM

some additional install pics

BC Pappy · 03-23-2011, 10:09 AM

Very nice truck!! I really love the look of a short/step!!!! Glad it is on the road. Enjoy the rides!!

k1rodeoboater · 03-23-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mr andrerson

yes it what i beieve is a low hump truck (verification anyone)... the PO had already cut a hole for the 3spd that was in it.... then i made a dumb cut thinking i was going to use the orig. shifter just turned around (see t5 conversion thread) but wound up with a really soild feeling aftermarket unit that doesnt correct for the 18 deg angle in the camaro application.

yeah you got a low hump cab. Though with where your shifter is it doesn't really matter much, and to be honest it'll look better as a low hump IMHO. If you wanted to get crazy and make a nice center console you could very easily do so and have a good bit of storage in it.

...crap now you're giving ME ideas....

mr andrerson · 03-23-2011, 11:33 AM

k1....yeah ive already been drooling over some consoles on ebay... but i want to wait til i get the other seat mounted so i can get the exact size console to fit.

mr andrerson · 03-23-2011, 11:36 AM

the t5 conversion and the HEI ign i picked up from langdon seem to be the shiznizzle!! it starts and drives awsome.... now to put discs in front so it can stop as well!!

sgaylord · 03-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Sweet!

k1rodeoboater · 03-23-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mr andrerson

k1....yeah ive already been drooling over some consoles on ebay... but i want to wait til i get the other seat mounted so i can get the exact size console to fit.

screw that man...you can make a custom one out of MDF and fiberglass rather easily and make it to suit your needs rather than try to find one that, 1.) fits and 2.) has what you want in it.

If i was going to be using bucket seats in my truck I'd ditch the in cab tank and build a sub box back there (1 8" behind the passenger seat would be all I'd want), amp rack, and storage compartment. I'd have it mate up to a center console that would have a padded leather armrest with storage under it, 2 cup holders, and another small storage spot infront of the cupholders. On the sides I'd have map pockets. Paint it up with the color of your choice and call it good.

mr andrerson · 03-23-2011, 12:30 PM

hahaha.....K1 now your talking!! the tank removal is on my short list of things to do.. and im with you on the speakers back there.. i just wanted a steel console (i was thinkin just to match the rest of the steel in the cab) but maybe a mdx fabbed console is in my future... thanks

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03-22-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! thank you... it seems like a long time coming... but thanks to woogeroo, lakeroadster, delmo, and many many many others here it is coming along! Attached Images

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1966JSM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 124	Re: finally running!! sweet looking truck

03-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#6
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! some pics of the interior with denali third row seats... (for the camaro t5) and the mildly hotrodded 230 Attached Images

03-22-2011, 04:15 PM	#7
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! t5 mounted..... Attached Images

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mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! finally to my question though.... during a smoke check run... everything was sounding the way it should till.....wham!! it sounded like i lost the exhaust system! after a little looking around... i found i had blown a piece of the clifford intake/exhaust manifold gasket out.... has anybody had any experiences with this??

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03-22-2011, 05:09 PM	#11
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! chav.... no that lst pic is the mechanical clutch pivot shot from the underside (showing how the muffler guys kept dual exhausts through and around the clutch)

03-22-2011, 05:13 PM	#12
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03-22-2011, 05:19 PM	#13
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! the trans is close to the floor.... but by no means touching

03-22-2011, 05:26 PM	#14
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! heres a closer pic of the shift linkage from the top... Attached Images Last edited by mr andrerson; 03-22-2011 at 05:28 PM.

03-22-2011, 05:37 PM	#15
oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 555	Re: finally running!! nice ride mr a,i cant wait to be that far on my build.nice work.is your truck a non removable hump floor?i want to go the t5 route too.



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03-22-2011, 05:45 PM	#16
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! yes it what i beieve is a low hump truck (verification anyone)... the PO had already cut a hole for the 3spd that was in it.... then i made a dumb cut thinking i was going to use the orig. shifter just turned around (see t5 conversion thread) but wound up with a really soild feeling aftermarket unit that doesnt correct for the 18 deg angle in the camaro application.

03-22-2011, 05:47 PM	#17
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! here are a few more pics (sorry for the cell phone) two of the dual exhaust.... two of the rear end... even showing how much i raised the old farm bumper to make it a littl more flush with the body. Attached Images

03-23-2011, 12:47 AM	#18
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! some additional install pics Attached Images

03-23-2011, 10:09 AM	#19
BC Pappy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kenner Louisiana Posts: 53	Re: finally running!! Very nice truck!! I really love the look of a short/step!!!! Glad it is on the road. Enjoy the rides!!

03-23-2011, 11:33 AM	#21
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! k1....yeah ive already been drooling over some consoles on ebay... but i want to wait til i get the other seat mounted so i can get the exact size console to fit.

03-23-2011, 11:36 AM	#22
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! the t5 conversion and the HEI ign i picked up from langdon seem to be the shiznizzle!! it starts and drives awsome.... now to put discs in front so it can stop as well!!

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mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: finally running!! hahaha.....K1 now your talking!! the tank removal is on my short list of things to do.. and im with you on the speakers back there.. i just wanted a steel console (i was thinkin just to match the rest of the steel in the cab) but maybe a mdx fabbed console is in my future... thanks

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