New Guy with a 65
 

I've been pretty much hiding in the weeds watching all of you build your trucks for about 3 months now. I figured it was time to put mine up. Its a 65 SWB with a 80's 350 and a powerglide. Not much progress so far but at least I got it started. The old bed wood is out and the bed is off but I didn't have my camera. Fixing to start blasting back half. Its my first classic truck build so wish me luck..
P.S. The last pic is what i hope the end result turns out to be(sorry.. crappy cell phone pic of a remote control of my brothers but my vision none the less)....

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome to the our board from
Sin City! Nice truck!! Keep us posted on your progress.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

The model looks great except for the wheels.. Sorry I just don't care for wheels like that.. I am old school possesed.. :lol:

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome from neighboring New Mexico. I like the way the model looks. Cant wait to see your truck progress.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Don't listen to him....he really is OOOOLLLLLDDD school...;)

Anyway, nice truck and 'vison' !!

Welcome aboard from San Jose Nor*Cal

Later...

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome form Santa Fe, NM. Nice project. I have the same truck.........in pieces right now but My Man has a vision for it too. Good luck with your build.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome aboard from Riverside,CA!! I'm kind of a newbie myself! Great bunch of people here.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

:welcome2:
looks like an excellent start!

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome. Looks like a really solid truck your starting with there.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

:welcome2: from North Georgia. You have a great vision! Stick to it. There is alot of motivation, experience and help here. Good luck and keep the pix coming to document your progress.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Thanks for all the support.. I have a few questions... First, with the copper/white paint job do you think i should go just straight black with the chassis or something else(maybe silver)? Also, I have a 74 2wd blazer frame and I was wondering if the front disk brake set up will fit and what all I need to swap off of it? And one more, Will all the interals from the blazer rear axle fit in my 65 housing or do I have to swap out the whole thing?

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

I would paint the underside of the body, innet fenders and core support white. copper engine and frame/running gear.
that is if you are doing a show truck.... if just a driver, black would probably be ok.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

I agree with Jon, And welcome from Idaho

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome! I am not to far from you over in Cedar Creek. I have a 64 stepside i hope to start working on this winter. Looks like a good vision.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome man! I really dig the colors and paint scheme on that R/C car!:metal:

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

:welcome2: from OKC!!

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

The blazer suspension is exactly the same as a Pickup or Suburban suspension. So the complete setup including steering linkage and steering box can be adapted to your '65 As for the rear end, everything will fit your housing, including the brakes, but not the axles. The axles are ~ 3/4" longer than the '65 axles.

Re: New Guy with a 65
 

Welcome to the club..hope you enjoy your project, and keep the progress pictures coming. Phil.