Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Ok so I had started a build thread for this truck but some things have changed and wanted to start over on my personal account. So here we go again

I picked up this '65 a little over a month ago. She started out her life as a Doran Chevrolet service truck. She's got a 283 that's seems fairly strong. I will run it for now until I get to that stage. Eventually she will be bagged with the works but for now. Its going to be static drop with big brakes, rims, new wiring, etc

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I have already done some spray paint removal
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Also knocked down some surface rust and got a nice patina look. I plan on painting her down the road but for now this will have to do
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I also have a full time "helper" it will be his truck one day
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replaced the ball joints and got the hotchkis springs installed it's a 4/6 drop with 2" cpp drop spindles. Also rebuilt the rearend a bit and installed the new axles. Started on the brakes too

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I have the rims but I'm still have to get tires but not sure what route I want to go yet. Went with 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the rear
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Nice truck! Digging the patina:metal:

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What did you use to get rid of the spray paint?

I've got a patch of black spray paint on my rear fender that I would like to see gone.

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Thanks!

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Green scotch brite and CLR. Took a decent amount of scrubbing but came off

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Awesome, I was already planning on doing that to the truck. Thanks!

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Looks good! :metal:

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Started on running the new ebrake lines but needed to do some research on the final steps so I moved on to replacing my harness. Now I'm debating on restoring my cluster
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Haven't had too much time to work on the truck but with a hour here and there I've managed to get some more electrical done. Removed the power booster someone converted the truck to. they kinda hacked up the firewall a bit. I'll have to fix that down the road when it gets body worked and painted. http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/...psfjs5knb8.jpg
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Not much to update with lately. Been too busy to work on the truck. Managed to start playing with the new master though
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:metal:

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Do you have the part number for that new master?
Like what I'm seeing.
Both feet on board, Sub'd

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

I got it from the guys at az pro performance. Great guys and excellent customer service

http://www.azproperformance.com/Wilw...261-13269.html

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Love the truck man. The chrome cragars look right at home.

Chris

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Thanks! Now if I could get some rubber on them and set her back on the ground

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I came across a intake and carb for cheap so I decided the engine could use a make over
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Very nice Sir.

P. :D

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I'm loving the direction that you're heading on this. Well played!

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Level Up
Steps in the right direction. Diggin' it

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Thanks everyone! The shock relocation brackets showed up yesterday.
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Knocked out the front shock relocation today. Man these Cpp brackets are a pain with the cab on
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Looking forward to seeing the stance with tires on the ground. The cragers look great.

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You and me both! Lol I really have no clue how it's going to sit. Hopefully I like it

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Nice parts and wheels. Like where this one is headed...

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Wheel and brake set-up looks great!

With that outstanding natural patina, I certainly wouldn't paint it though. They only wear their original paint once. That is years and years of real character proudly displayed.

Looking forward to following along.

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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Thanks everyone! No real progress lately. Just waiting on some material to come in so I can run new brake lines. Also have been waiting to hear back on a 400 sbc

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Looking great. Nice build

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Was able to get some work done this weekend. Intake and carb are back on.
Bench bled the master, all the brake lines installed, and bled the entire system. The engine bay still needs a lot of work but it will do for now
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Master Cyl looks great. That's the one I just received. I'm excited to install it :). Did your prop valve have 3 output ports? Looks like two front, 1 rear? Guess we don't have to do a splitter for the fronts of that's the case.

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Yes sir. I ran the fronts separate. I the rear down the driver side frame rail and split it at the rear differential. So pretty much completely opposite from the factory lines ha ha

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I am a fellow Fort Worth, TX guy. Excited to follow this build and hope to see it on the road!! :chevy:

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What part of Fort Worth?

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I live in downtown fort worth in the apartments across from Fire House #1. I keep my 62 projects in krum. My 1981 c10 is in fort worth with me.

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You ever have any luck with that old salvage yard next to the drag strip by krum?

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I have never actually been. My dad has always told me they are WAY over priced on everything. I usually stick with craigslist. But my parents live 5 minutes from that place. I do go to the drag strip often.

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Got some cerakote on the headers and reinstalled them this weekend. Almost time to fire her back up!
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