my 65 build
 

this is my 65 short wide that i got when i was 16 drove the truck for about 6 months and then unfortunatly rearended a jeep and decided to just go ahead and tear it down.
2 years later i have had the frame sandblasted and powdercoated
did a disc brake conversion off of a 85 silverado
it has a 2/3 drop
it has a mild built 350 that should make around 400hp at the crank
the truck had a turbo350 automatic trans and about 2 weeks ago i decided i would much rather have a 4 speed
im planning on putting a borg warner super t10 in it
other mods include removing the gas tank from the cab and doing a fuel cell between the frame rails
also put in a weld in roll pan
i still lack brake lines and a new master cylinder
winshield
steering gear box
wiring harness
and some paint work
i have a picture of the truck before i wrecked it and the rest are how it sits now

Re: my 65 build
 

Looked nice before the accident.... Keep at it and it will look like that again..

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yea thats what i keep telling my self but my wallet hasnt enjoyed the transfomation to much

Re: my 65 build
 

Nice progress on a great looking truck (prior to the wreck). I'm sure it will be even better when your done.

BTW :hi: and welcome to the board.

I see your in Acworth. I was born and raised there on County Line Rd off of Mars Hill. Of coarse that was 30-40 years ago.

Check out the North Ga group in my signature if you like local car shows and cruise ins.

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Really nice looking truck before the wreck, what all plans do you have for it the second time around.

Alan if you cant remember how long ago it is, you need to slow down. haha

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thanks alot alan im glad i joined you guys have already been a big help with my transmission transformation.

yea i was acttually over off of county line today its only a few miles from my house i live over on lake allatoona.

and i already try to get to alot of local shows my dad has a 65 gt350 clone that we try and get out in. have you made it to any of the resent acworth shows

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im really not sure what im going for i just want it to be a clean looking truck with a good balance of black and chrome...and a little tire smoke of course

Re: my 65 build