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Location: Westbank, BC
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Project Okanagan Sunset
Hey fellas, I wanted to start a build thread to hopefully help other out who might be going through the same thing as I am.
My truck is a factory orange 1965 C-10 short box step side. I bought it from the family of the original owner in southern Washington state. It is as clean and rust free as anything I have ever seen and has been a real treat to work on thus far. My plans for the truck are: 1. Replace the front drums with a CPP disc brake kit. 2. Slightly lower the front and rear with spindles and springs. 3. Replace the 230/3 speed combo with a 383/TKO 600 combo. 4. Add a mild sound system and add sound deadener and carpet. 5. Add seatbelts and redo/upgrade the seat. 6. Buff up the original paint and see how it looks. Paint it a few years from now. For those wondering about the title, the Okanagan valley is in the interior of British Columbia and stretches down into WA state. It is very dry and arid here in the summer and the number of lakes through the valley make it a beautiful place to live and play. We enjoy the nicest year round climate in Canada IMO. Some pics to get us started.......Found the build sheet and original registration from '65!
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1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600 |
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Ooops, upside down...
Some shots from the surrounding area. this is a few miles north of my place. Can't get pics to load....
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
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Sorta.... Hello and ![]() Good to see another new build around here! Hope you keep us in plenty of photos, which by the way can be a little tweaky to get to load up.
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Started to polish the hood. Was coming up pretty good.
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Farmer bumper is gonzo....
![]() Old 230 runs good, but no balls. Gonzo! Look at the rockers. Not even a pin hole! BTW, uploaded the pics to Google Picasa then link the URL. Way better!
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Front end is stripped and painted. Started doing it in place, but was too hard. Way easier just tearing it down to the bones.
Semi gloss POR brushed on. First coat looked perfect. 2nd coat was glossier than I would have liked, but not too bad. Sand blasted the frame with a cheapo pressure pot blaster and a bag of black copper slag. Still finding sand everywhere!
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Nice build so far!
I say stick with the rallies. IMO, any thing 5 spoke looks kinda funny on a 6 bolt truck unless they have caps to cover up the lugs. ![]()
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Also, if you don't mind me asking... What did you pay for the sweet gem?
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Paid just over 5k for her. Probably would be cheaper to buy one finished, but half the fun is creating your vision.
It's cheaper than therapy! Posted via Mobile Device
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Washington must not be too bad for rust... We have an all original, un restored 72 Datsun 240Z in out garage that we got from Coalfax.... Rust free!
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
The state is divided by a mountain range. Wet on the west side very dry on the east, similar to BC. Pretty desolate country down there, just rocks and tumble weeds.
Hey Captain, I PM d you about a power steering bracket. Thanks, Brian Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
I'm at a crossroads now until I can get this thing on its wheels. I will need to roll the truck half way out of the garage to make room for the engine hoist.
I think I will remove the rotors and calipers to mount the 15" wheels to get it rolling. I don't want to buy new wheels until the front clip is back on so I can measure for back spacing. The big brake kit has separate hubs, so ill mount the wheels with rotors off. Got all the steering linkage painted and reinstalled tonight. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
What a beautiful truck in great condition.
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
CPP kit looks great, subscribed
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Great looking truck, I am possibly going to buy a 64 in similar condition for a similar price. Could you have converted this to 5 lug when you bought the grand slam kit?
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Here are the pictures you asked for over in my build thread. You best ask others because I don't know, but I believe that the perches are the same, not sure about the mounts, suspect they are different. I suspect that you just need to move the perches back for a small block (holes should already be there).
What's your name bud?
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
Those perches are in the same location as mine. I thought the V8 was mounted in the forward position?
Is your truck a factory V8? Brian
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There is a 3rd hole in the frame rail and another slotted hole in the crossmember, that I was assuming was for the V8 location. My perch did not sit flat on the crossmember in that location though. You can see how there is a relief in the crossmember in the rear location for the perch to sit. Brian
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Re: Project Okanagan Sunset
LOL@ Craigerrr!
Welcome to the board! Good to see another stepside! You guys are making me jealous! I can't wait to get back home and start my build! 40 more days!!! |
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Nice truck. Even with 4 original hubcaps. The painted ones seem impossible to find all the repro's offer is chrome. I'd say you did good for $5k considering the amount of rust you don't have to deal with.
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I just finished up painting the other spindle and callipers with VHT Cast Iron finish and they look great. So I figure I will mock up a rally wheel......nope. Hits the calliper and steering knuckle. WTF? CPP must have sent me the big brake kit by mistake. Rotors measure about 13". Now I need to get the right rotors, or go buy new wheels.....Gaarrrrr
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If it is pre-1970ish it wont work no matter what. Not sure what year they actually came out with disc brakes, but I know the mid 1960s wheels wont fit anything with disc. Sorry about the brick wall... I know I have run into a few of them myself in my build. ![]()
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