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They look almost like the Recaro seats I used to have in my truck many years ago:

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4715/124ti.jpg

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I think of you often when considering the look I want.
Your truck has been with you for years, and it has evolved with the years.
I think that's another unique feature of these trucks; you can change their personality (theme) through the years.

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Okay, I figured out what I'm going to do to tide me over as I fix body panels and rust repair.
I want to fix only the critical areas that I don't want to allow to get worse.
The hood has some surface rust and the fenders need some help.
Here is what the truck looked like in 2004:
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...004noplate.jpg

Here's a truck from these forums where the guy mixed a little blue in with primer gray:
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG0093.jpg

So it got me thinking;
I could add some flat black to blue to match the color,
and then add flat white to lighten the shade to match.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1045.jpg

I have some SPI Epoxy Primer that I'll put in direct contact with metal as I clean an area up.
Then I'll paint that repair area with my color match mix.
Then, down the road when I can afford to give it a good paint job,
I can just strip the whole truck and only strip the repair areas down to the SPI Epoxy.

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Just a FYI, there are certain primers that are tintable. They can be mixed to what ever shade of blue you want. I know PPG makes them, but they are $$$. Seems to me that SPI makes a blue in the Hot Rod Flatz paint they sell. Of course this all is dependant on the budget.

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Thanks,
I thought about tintable primer, but from my research I understand unless it's epoxy,
primer isn't recommended to be driven out in the elements.
Supposedly it doesn't protect the metal from moisture like paint.
That's just what I understand from what reading and research I've done.

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So I played around with mixing colors again this evening.
I wanted a little periwinkle hint to the blue so I added a very small dab of red,
I found out that mixing in red means I need to add a lot less flat black.
It's just a little more gray than I wanted.
The rear fender is the color I'm trying to match.
Of course, the color in sunlight is closer to my Avatar.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1058.jpg

Re: Lost My 65
 

Nice looking truck im glad you found her. My cousin had a truck like yours don't know what year but it was that body style well he put power steering on it he said it bolted right on he also got a gauge cluster from a big truck and it has rpm's on it and he also put A/C on it it was mounted up under the dash board it went almost all across the bottom and I really liked it because it was a 4 speed manuel she sounded so cool to bad his brother totalled it.

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Thanks,
I almost decided to not look for her anymore.
And after finding her, I wasn't totally sure I wanted her back.
Members of these forums who knew my story told me that I had best buy her back or find myself kicking myself later.
I am so glad they talked me into it.
Each day, I become more and more appreciative that I have her back.

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I updated the pic above.
The pics from lastnight were misrepresenting the color.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1057.jpg
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Here is a thread almost specifically talking about wanting to know your story!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526860

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^Thanks
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Just to reiterate some specifics that are scattered through these forums and add a bit more....

I bought My 65 in the Summer of 83 from money I made working with my dad all summer.
I was 18.
My first vehicle.
I sold it either late 86 or early 87.
I'm pretty sure it was early 87 when I sold it to the girl who worked at Napa Auto Parts.
When I bought the truck it was a pretty navy blue and was in beautiful shape.
The engine seemed to be a recently rebuilt 283.
The interior was gloss black. With chrome accents like the ashtray.
The seats were Blue Buddy Buckets in perfect shape.
First thing I did to the truck was to change all the knobs, gearshift,
and ashtray handle to oak I got from a dead branch up in an old oaktree out back of the place my dad lived.
(west hills of Portland, OR.)
Then Summer was over and I moved back to Calif.
I decided to forget school and get a job.
Moved into a trailer out back of my grandparents place.

Still just had the stock AM radio, so I bought a Cigarette lighter adapter to plug into the back of my 'Boom-Box'.
The speakers on the box clipped on and could be taken off and put outside on the roof of the cab so we could 'Rock-Out' when us guys would go latenite Catfishing on the Sacramento River. - Build a fire, drink beer, and listen for someone's bell to ring on their pole. Those were goodtimes! :D
Was working for Lowell Alger Construction and started making money, so I bought a Stereo and 6x9 Triaxial speakers :D
Cut holes in the doors to mount the Triaxials like all us kids did in those days.
That's about all I did at that time.
....to be continued....

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I have a 57 F100 shortbed I put a 302 in it and changed out the rearend to one from a Grand Torino the rearend it had was geared low I have it at my dads house six hours away but the cab is rusting bad I don't know if I should replace the cab or what and the steering is SUPER bad it has big times play on it I think a newer front end should fix it but all it takes is money which I don't have much.

The truck has been in our family since the early 70's im thinking of trailing it up here to Houston and work on it slow. I had all the inside redone but now it has gone to pot along with the paint. I would perfer a truck just like yours im a GM man. Im so confused........ Your truck is nice I love it.

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I picked up a 12-bolt out of a 69 blazer this last weekend.
3.07 gears.
I've done lots of research on this, and so many posts say that 3.42 is the best ratio.
Although those saying 3.42 are perfect are up in the 30" tire height.
My tires are only 26" tall.
So I took the gear ratio spreadsheet and did a side by side.
Based on the side by side comparison, I won't be any 'doggie'r' than 3.42 & 30" tires.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...iocompared.jpg

Re: Lost My 65
 

If you are building a cruzer... the 3.07 rear will be fine.. if it feels like a dog you probably have the wrong cam in the motor.

Re: Lost My 65
 

My Hotrod days are past. :)
It'll just be a nice driver.
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Then 3.07 is just fine, especially if you have a TH400 or 700R4.. first gear makes up for that higher 3.07 gear..
The big mistake I see guys make is putting some long duration high rpm can in their motor and then wondering why it's a dog with high gears.
Any automotive project needs to be a well thought out package. That is the key to a successful build.

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I still have the sm420.
The truck currently has a 3.90 rear.
The motor is a 327.
I'm winding out even at 45mph.
My goal here is to get it more driver friendly with the least initial expense.
I wanted to get a 12-bolt under it either way, and the price was right.
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I am not a big fan of the SM420. Great truck trans... a million miles space between gears... it just isn't as inovative as modern transmissions.
I am going with a TH400 for my hauler, the 66.. I have 3.42 rear and 32 inch tires.. it will be fine for what I am doing.
I have a 4 speed OD for my other truck and one for my wifes truck too.
For freeway driving.. you can't beat that 3.07

Re: Lost My 65
 

I got story jus like that 65 gmc I was 13 me and my dad put it on a 80s 4x4 frame never got to install motor mom dad split mom had to sell truck I kept a eye on it for years then when I got job I tried buying back by this time it had a bbc and 400 then I kept trying for years and they would never sell I'll be 33 in oct I traded a fiberglass Tbucket and a lil boot and got it back so there's about 5-7 yrs of jus sitting on drums they took out windsheld it's in poor shape but I got it back :) I'll have pics soon
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That's great!
Also, welcome to the forums.
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Thank you
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I never caught this thread until now. CONGRATS!!!!! Even my wife was excited reading through the thread. Awesome story and I'm sure it only makes the truck that much more special to you.

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Edit...

It all worked out as likaroc13 said.

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That sucks man, I was looking forward to seeing more of you build with this great story.

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I don't think you'll get banned for that.

From what I read up to the point you two started arguing and posting emails it looked like you tried to get clarification and in the end found a better price.
I'd have bought from the lower priced place too.

Screw em. It's your money and it's America. Spend it how you want.

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Thanks for the positive posts guys.


I bought from summit because all the positive I hear about them in these forums.
I was already hesitant to buy from cpp because all the nightmare stories I've heard about them.
Even recently, Member lucifer has had months of issues getting his order resolved.

Even Jeff's signature says; 'To please contact him before slinging mud on cpp in these forums.'.
I read often in these forums that cpp has good products, but their customer service sucks.
Although, I hear Jeff tries hard to make things right.
I've read good about the other big vendors such as summit.

Thanks again.
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isn't Justin with Scott's Hot Rods? not CPP? unless we're talking about a different Justin

btw, i don't think you'll get banned for that....keep your head up, & it'll all work out for the best in the end :chevy:

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I may have mixed that up.
The way he talked, I thought he was with them.
I'm still looking for a definite answer from Jeff as to if the Modulars will Not move my wheels out more than 1/16 over my drums I have now?

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I want to get one thin coat all one color.
Then I'll take a body part one by one and fix it right as I go.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...IMAG1108-2.png

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I liked the color before, it was just really faded in places. I guess I could of added just a little more violet, but I like this color too.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...IMAG1108-2.png
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...8148802975.png

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...IMAG1005-1.png
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I think the new color looks great :)

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I've had a few ask me what my wheels are and what size they are.

The brand is Modern.
They are 6-lug.
But I don't know if they have any particular name or anything more about them, because they were on the truck when I bought it back.
They are just shy of 12" wide.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1002.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG1003.jpg

295/50 R15
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG0747.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post5199983

I lowered it some when I originally owned it by loosening the torsion bars. (It's a 65 on a 62 frame) The previous owner lowered it even more in the front, and also in the back.
I haven't looked closely, so I'm not sure what he did to lower the back.
It does have air shocks in the rear, so I can get the back to go back up by adding air.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...IMAG1010-1.png
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Wow, congrats on finding your 65! I remember reading this a long time ago thinking that this was a noble cause, but realisticallly thinking that it would be a pretty long shot. What a cool story!

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I'm currently going through my wiring.
I think I tell in this thread about an electrical fire I had back in 84.
I was 19, so I wired just what was needed to get myself going.
I never got around to doing anything more before I sold it in 86/87.
Anyway...
I'm currently going through my wiring.
I've got it all out and cleaning things up.
Looking at the wiring now, I'm pretty positive the fire was related to the Ammeter.
Most wires related to it are the ones that are totally fried.
I will NOT be hooking the Ammeter back up.

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Thanks,
I still go out and look at it and pinch myself. :)

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I think 1997 Dodge Viper Blue Pearl would look awesome on your truck bud.
Paint Code (PBE)
That's what we painted my dads car with.
https://public.bay.livefilestore.com...A/IMAG1391.jpg
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...dgeViper12.jpg
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...dgeViper04.jpg
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That is a great color.
I'm surely going with Blue.

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I finally got to read through your entire thread. Very cool story.
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I will not be hooking up the ammeter.
So I've been reading threads on the topic of a Voltmeter.
I found one member who did a nice job replacing the ammeter gauge with a 80's voltmeter. It looked good.
But I saw some white led digital gauges on summit that I think would blend in nicely.
I think I'm going to do mine this way:
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/.../DSC_04602.jpg