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08-18-2009, 10:20 AM
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My 1965 Shortbed Build
I thought I would start me a build thread on my truck. Im trying to keep this truck pretty simple and thats getting hard to do. Ive got CPP 2 1/2 spindles and 3" springs on the front and 5" springs for the rear and will probably add a small block to it. I am also using a CPP panhard bar. Putting rear disc brakes on it using Impala SS rotors and metric calipers with brackets from Speedway. Im also installing a wiring kit from Rebel wire. Ive got most of the front susp. done waiting on my tie rod ends to come in to finish and run the the brake lines and install shocks when I decide what Im going with on those. I ran into a snag with the rear last night. The axles that came out of this truck was shot so I pulled a set from the 66 longbed I have and didnt pay any attention before I sent them to be drilled to 5 lug and they are different spline. So now I will be swapping out rears. But Its all good I got to pull it down to install my springs, panhard bar,and brakes. Im going to leave this truck looking like it is going to clean up and paint inder the hood and chassis. Im going to paint the inside of the cab and put a new mat in. Thats kinda the run down. I will update some more soon.
     
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08-18-2009, 10:39 AM
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283 Drama Queen
 
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Re: My 64 build
 WELCOME to the board - nice start on your truck.Looks like it has plenty of potential. Mac. 
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08-18-2009, 11:21 AM
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HOW long until spring??
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Re: My 64 build
Looking good and welcome to the board from Idaho. Are you going to keep the blue and white? -Here is my 64 For motivation to keep working on yours. It is torn back down now but was running and a driver at the time.--- Bubba
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08-18-2009, 11:31 AM
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Re: My 64 build
Yes Im leaving it 3 tone. Blue white and rust. I am looking for a nice BBW truck or a Suburban to build a nice ride with. Ive got enough parts to build a BBW truck but I would like to find another complete truck or a burb. If only I lived out west. lol. BTW I love this board. I live on here seems like. Ive even got fired back up on the square bodys. I had a sweet 79 swb a few years ago.
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08-18-2009, 11:34 AM
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Sunburst C10!!!
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Re: My 64 build
cool build
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08-18-2009, 12:20 PM
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Re: My 64 build
what route did you go to set up the front for 5-lug? great progress so far
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08-18-2009, 12:22 PM
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Re: My 64 build
I got CPP drop spindles and went and picked up the rotors, calipers and bearing etc. for a 73-87 truck from Napa.
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08-29-2009, 09:26 AM
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Re: My 64 build
I made some progress the past week and rolled it out to take a look. Still got to finish wiring. And I also got to finish plumbing the brakes.
  
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08-29-2009, 09:37 AM
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Hey Watch this...
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Re: My 64 build
I think that you need to clear some space in your garage. I could <cough> help you out by removing that chopped yellow toy in the background.
 Stance is nice. How's the ride with the springs? I keep meaning to make time to put mine (3 & 4") on.
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08-29-2009, 09:47 AM
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Re: My 64 build
Hadnt got to drive it yet. I just took it off the stands and rolled it out for some pics. Im jonesin to get out and put some miles on it. Trying to get it done to go to Lebanon Tn for the Redneck Rumble. lol. But it has 5 1/2 on the front and 4 on the rear.
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08-31-2009, 09:05 AM
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Re: My 64 build
Got a little more dont last night. Not all that I wanted too. Got the new tierods installed and the rear panhard bar from CPP.
   
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08-31-2009, 09:06 AM
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Re: My 64 build
Oh and I thought this was a pretty cool pic. Wish it didnt have so much glare.
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08-31-2009, 12:13 PM
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Member of the longbed union.
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Re: My 64 build
that is a really sweet pic!
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08-31-2009, 12:43 PM
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Re: My 64 build
That is a cool pic.
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08-31-2009, 01:15 PM
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283 Drama Queen
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Re: My 64 build
Classic photograph.
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09-02-2009, 08:52 AM
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Re: My 64 build
I should be able to slow that big 6 down now.
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09-02-2009, 09:23 AM
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Re: My 64 build
Love it!!! Although I am a little partial to natural patina!!!
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09-02-2009, 11:21 AM
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65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged
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Re: My 64 build
awesome truck build i love it!!
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09-02-2009, 12:16 PM
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Re: My 64 build
You guys are making me want one of the '64-'66 trucks!
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09-02-2009, 06:07 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: My 64 build
Nice build... I like how the rear wheel/tire tucks.
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09-02-2009, 06:09 PM
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Re: My 64 build
Thanks guys its been hard building something that is going to not be all shiny and clean. But I think its turning out pretty cool now.
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09-02-2009, 06:25 PM
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Re: My 64 build
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68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile |
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09-02-2009, 06:14 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: My 64 build
So what's next for the build?
What motor is in there?
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09-02-2009, 06:17 PM
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Re: My 64 build
Its still a 6 with a 3 speed. It will be in there until I get back from a show in Tn towards the end of this month. Im going with some old school style small block and a 5 speed prolly. Im tossing around building a cool 6 cyl and a 5 speed but damn parts are high for them. Something with a 5 speed.
Im also going this afternoon down to my grandads farm and going to try and find some old weathered barn wood to use in my bed. Going to clean up the interior a good bit. Just trying to get it road worthy right now to go to TN.
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09-02-2009, 09:16 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: My 64 build
My vote.... keep the 6!
You just don't see them, and that' why I'm leaving my 250 in my '69. We're planning on pulling it out this winter for a rebuild. Parts a quite expensive for them, but definitely look good when their done. And I'm really digging the barn lumber idea; I think it will look killer!
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