Rednose 65...1965 chevy short step-side
This is my '65 Chevy. I bought it back in 1997. I started to work on it then, but I abandoned the whole project in 2000 unfortunately. I had too many (3)projects going on at the same time. I recently got back on it (as in a few months).My first and major goal is to get it back on the streets. I'm not building a "Show Stopper" I just want a good, running, practical, (and hopefully) "bad ass" truck.
Since I've been on this site, I've come across quite a few "bad ass trucks" in my eyes anyway , all with their own style. I haven't been on here long, but I've already been influenced by some their looks. I know this is a never ending game, because this aint my first rodeo. But as I build my truck I hope to , one day, be mentioned along with some of these cats: The likes of ChopperJohn, Doogie, Malibob, Bird7263, JChavez62, Frmula505, ChevyTruckNut, Hornet53, GGInferno, Harwaa, Markeb01 just to name a few...and please don't get ofennded if I didn't use your name... AND I AINT RIDIN, JUST THAT GAME RECOGNIZE GAME. With that being said, this will be my build-up thread. Thank you guys for the information you have shared with already and thanks in advance for advise to come. Here is "The Making Of A Red Nose" : These pics was takin in 1999. http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...2e073b2ecb.jpg http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...9c14e44065.jpg These were takin eralier this year. http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...c45b160b22.jpg http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...f36f9c2ad6.jpg http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...ef06c66693.jpg http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...75205327c7.jpg http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...53b2714b23.jpg |
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working on the bed
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...faa415bfc1.jpg http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...3b0d11126f.jpg gotta clean her up http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...1eadd42a2e.jpg put the bed back on for adjustments before it gets painted http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...8c9be546be.jpg |
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Way cool- good luck
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Thanks D, it'll be a slow painful process...but I have fun every time I do something to it. It's in my blood!!! |
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PICKED UP 3 STEELY'S...NEED 1 MORE.
AINT NOTHIN A LIL KRYLON CAN'T FIX... Going to the wrecking yard this weekend, weather permitting. Also suppossed to be getting my seat this weekend. I'll keep you guys posted. |
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Looks good so far you doin the body/paint yourself ?
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Thanks. Me and my dad actually did most of the body work 10yrs ago. Just doing minor stuff now. We don't have the resources we used to, but we tryin dammit..LOL |
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Good job Red. Hope the salvage yard works out for you.
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Thanks Jason, to say that I'm on a budget is an understatement. I don't mind puttin in some elbow grease if it will save me some money. |
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Time is what most of us have these days!
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Nothing but Old School rides... I was like a kid at Disneyland!!! LOL |
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Yup!!! Dam Recession! |
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Diggin' that wagon too...:metal:
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I got my seat back from the upholsterer yasterday. I'll try to post pics real soon.
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How did the salvage yard go? Find some good stuff?
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I didn't need to go after all, a buddy of mine gave me the steely I needed (the 4th one). Now I have a complete set. :metal: ...and Saturday I was diggin around the shed and found this '65 Impala Steering Wheel I refurbished about 8 years ago...still looks great!!! (sorry no pics yet, my camera crapped out on me) Ima try to put in on real soon. |
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Did something I've never done before...and then turned around and did it to my truck.
Waiting on my buddy to email me the pics so I can post them. |
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Alright...while I'm waiting on pics from my buddy...
You know Extreme Times call for Extreme Measures??? Well times are rough right now and I really want to do all kinds of things to my truck including the Big Fat Whites but because of financial reasons, I may go with the Skinny Whites (which I don't mind at all). Any how, I was at my buddies yesterday and he also has a 65 Short Bed, but his is a Fleet. He was cleaning his truck out with a grinder using a wire wheel... I noticed he had a few tires laying around with the white lettering. Well I snatched the grinder and started buffing out the tires...needless to say, I went down the street pulled 2 of mine off took'em back and buffed them out as well. I'll post pics as soon as possible for feed back. |
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the experiment...
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the experiment...
My buddies 17" Wheel Attachment 575957 My 15" wheel Attachment 575958 I'll get better pictures later... Keep in mind it's my first time and I still need to clean them up a bit with a D.A. |
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Painted my seat base...
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Before...
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Here's the seat...
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here's a sneak peak at the seat... don't know how that wheel picture got in it...still a Rookie at this.
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Sorry, piece-o-sh** camera phone, but here's another pic....
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Got my quarters painted...here's sneak peak.
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Looking good RED. I like it.
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oh shiznit someones bustin out as u say firme carnal :ito:
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ha-ha!!! Thanks, I'm tryin ese!!! |
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Here's another pic taken with a better camera...
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Nice color man. Seat looks good too. I was thinking bout doing diamond pleat on mine also
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I really just want the truck on the road. I have a few ideas...Just have to wait a minute. |
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Holy crap! That is a very nice color!
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HaHa! Thanks Bear...PPG Copper Durango. Burnt Orange in my book...LOL |
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I drove my truck to the paint shop Saturday. Post pics later.
I hadn't driven it in 10 years. No head lights, stop lights, no tags, no sticker,no nothin... Took the back roads...It was fun. i was surprised how good it ran...did lil burn outs here and there. |
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Would be nice to drive mine.. :waah: |
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Yeah man, it's all fun and games til you get caught...then come the fines!!! Ha! I got lucky. Feels good to drive it though...great for motivation. I did some minor body work on it yesterday and will all this week...hope to get the bed painted this weekend, maybe even the back of the cab. |
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