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61hawk · 03-19-2008, 06:16 PM

Newbie here, just thought I would pass along the website for my latest project. It's a '65 fleetside longbed with a '54 Chrysler 331 Hemi transplant. I had originally planned on buying this for a driver and weekend fixer-upper, but things got a little carried away. I'm planning on putting saddle tanks on it which will break up the long flat panel between the cab and the rear wheels. The only thing I know I'm going to regret is not putting a posi-traction rear end in this thing. But that's always a project for later.

http://laanderud.com/65chevy

Lee

jchav62 · 03-19-2008, 06:46 PM

Looks cool...great work!

Stepside65 · 03-19-2008, 08:18 PM

great work on the fab. one quick question for you. just for my own curiousity. Why did you go with a hemi in a chevrolet?

61hawk · 03-19-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Stepside65

great work on the fab. one quick question for you. just for my own curiousity. Why did you go with a hemi in a chevrolet?

Because nobody else has done it... something different.

Actually, the truck had a swapped out 327 that needed to be rebuilt and I had this engine already done for another project ('62 Studebaker Lark convertible) that I decided at the last minute not to do and sold the car.

Lee

Stepside65 · 03-19-2008, 08:56 PM

Sweet. Common is far too overrated... Can't wait to see what it looks like done.

61hawk · 03-19-2008, 09:06 PM

Really the only other modification I'm going to do other than the engine/transmission and installing saddle tanks is the seat swap. I found a truck at the GoodGuys 2007 show in Charlotte that used a bench seat out of a mid-90's Chevy truck. I like the looks of it, side bolsters but in a bench. I was able to find two seats in good condition at the upholstery shop I've used.

Lee

72BlckButy · 03-19-2008, 11:06 PM

That seat looks sick in that truck!

Great build by the way.

61hawk · 03-20-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That seat looks sick in that truck!

Great build by the way.

1995 - 2000 Chevy 1500/2500/3500 truck seat. Silverado's have a different seat.

MikeN · 03-19-2008, 11:37 PM

Awesome project. I saw one of those early Hemi's in a wrecking yard a few years ago, and I could kick myself for not buying it.

61hawk · 03-20-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeN

Awesome project. I saw one of those early Hemi's in a wrecking yard a few years ago, and I could kick myself for not buying it.

Thanks, it's been fun so far.

If I had to do it again, I'd look for a 354 or 392 instead of a 331. The 354 & 392 have water ports in the front of the head with a crossover piece that holds a thermostat housing. What I'm going to have to do is mount a remote thermostat housing somewhere and run lines to a port in the inner side of each head.

Be careful what you wish for... there are only really two main old hemi parts vendors (HotHeads and PAW) and they're proud of their parts.

Lee

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-20-2008, 06:52 AM

I wanted to put a hemi in my truck.. Now I am jealous... Looks damn cool though..

Iron-Butt · 03-21-2008, 12:05 PM

nice truck. my dad is building a trike with a 55 desoto hemi engine in it

**ChiefRocka** · 03-21-2008, 05:04 PM

Nice build, and excellent documentation....Great work !!

*LILRED66* · 03-21-2008, 05:44 PM

Cool combination...I can't wait to see the continued progress. Good luck and keep us posted.

61hawk · 03-21-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Cool combination...I can't wait to see the continued progress. Good luck and keep us posted.

Thanks... one of the vent windows came from your parts stock.

Speaking of parts, I'm thinking of putting a "converted" original radio in the dash... anybody have a real nice radio? I'm going to AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway next weekend and will be looking there as well... I know there are a couple of the conversion guys there.

Lee

joe231 · 03-21-2008, 06:59 PM

I love the look of that Chevy orange hemi in there, very cool!! what did you use to strip your frame? looks very nice, can't wait to see the finished project, keep us updated!

61hawk · 03-21-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I love the look of that Chevy orange hemi in there, very cool!! what did you use to strip your frame? looks very nice, can't wait to see the finished project, keep us updated!

Thanks. Actually it's supposed to be Chrysler Hemi Orange... not sure what the engine builder used. But the paint is really thin and I'm going to be using POR-15's engine enamel on it.

We stripped the frame the old fashioned/not fun way... pressure washer, oven cleaner and wire wheels/brushes. I wanted to sandblast it like we did with my Studebaker but the other guy didn't think we needed to.

Lee

joe231 · 03-21-2008, 11:11 PM

cool!

83burban · 03-22-2008, 12:07 AM

Nice work - did you use por15 to paint the frame as well? Did you coat the por 15 with anything else or did you just leave it as a Por15?

61hawk · 03-22-2008, 01:52 AM

Actually the frame and suspension is painted with the $30/gal. Tractor Supply paint. I had an opened gallon of it around and since I am/was building this as a driver I thought it would be good enough... the rest of the truck will get real paint. I have used POR-15 in the cab an on all of the inner sides of the body panels, I use it straight or cut with a little urethane reducer (or was it enamel reducer???). I did use POR-15 on my Studebaker Hawk frame and it does turn a little milky in color if it sits out in the sun. I love how it flows out when brushed on... most people think it's powder coated. The sun doesn't hurt the product, but it just doesn't look as nice. I have used POR-15's Top Coat as well as spraying over it while it was still tacky with regular automotive paint.

POR-15, for those who have never used it, is a wonderful product to use on freshly sand blasted or surface rusty metal... it will peel right off shiny smooth metal. I've purposely allowed some metal to surface rust just so it would adhere better. Most impressive is no matter how careful you are, you will get it on you... and if you don't get it off immediately you will wear it for at least a week.

61hawk · 04-15-2008, 05:10 AM

I was able to get up to my truck this weekend and do a little work. I decided to keep the heavy-duty style bumper, but modified and we also got some body work done on the doors and hood. Photos can be found in the 04/12/08 and 04/13/08 links.

Hemi Powered '65 Chevy C-10

Cyclone44 · 04-15-2008, 05:22 AM

Very cool build can't wait to see it done....

Bishops Trucks · 04-15-2008, 05:42 AM

Nothing wrong with being differant. Nice job and welcome to the site.

61hawk · 04-29-2008, 06:02 PM

Some update shots of the past weekend:

April 26-27

QWYKTRUK · 04-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Here a miniature version of a '66 with a Hemi!!

03-19-2008, 06:16 PM	#1
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	My Hemi powered '65 project Newbie here, just thought I would pass along the website for my latest project. It's a '65 fleetside longbed with a '54 Chrysler 331 Hemi transplant. I had originally planned on buying this for a driver and weekend fixer-upper, but things got a little carried away. I'm planning on putting saddle tanks on it which will break up the long flat panel between the cab and the rear wheels. The only thing I know I'm going to regret is not putting a posi-traction rear end in this thing. But that's always a project for later. http://laanderud.com/65chevy Lee

03-19-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Looks cool...great work! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-19-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project great work on the fab. one quick question for you. just for my own curiousity. Why did you go with a hemi in a chevrolet? __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

03-19-2008, 08:56 PM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Sweet. Common is far too overrated... Can't wait to see what it looks like done. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

03-19-2008, 09:06 PM	#6
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Really the only other modification I'm going to do other than the engine/transmission and installing saddle tanks is the seat swap. I found a truck at the GoodGuys 2007 show in Charlotte that used a bench seat out of a mid-90's Chevy truck. I like the looks of it, side bolsters but in a bench. I was able to find two seats in good condition at the upholstery shop I've used. Lee

03-19-2008, 11:06 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project That seat looks sick in that truck! Great build by the way. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-19-2008, 11:37 PM	#9
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Awesome project. I saw one of those early Hemi's in a wrecking yard a few years ago, and I could kick myself for not buying it.

03-20-2008, 06:52 AM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project I wanted to put a hemi in my truck.. Now I am jealous... Looks damn cool though.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-21-2008, 12:05 PM	#12
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project nice truck. my dad is building a trike with a 55 desoto hemi engine in it __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

03-21-2008, 05:04 PM	#13
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Nice build, and excellent documentation....Great work !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-21-2008, 05:44 PM	#14
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Cool combination...I can't wait to see the continued progress. Good luck and keep us posted.

03-21-2008, 06:59 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project I love the look of that Chevy orange hemi in there, very cool!! what did you use to strip your frame? looks very nice, can't wait to see the finished project, keep us updated! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-21-2008, 11:11 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project cool! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-22-2008, 12:07 AM	#19
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Nice work - did you use por15 to paint the frame as well? Did you coat the por 15 with anything else or did you just leave it as a Por15?

03-22-2008, 01:52 AM	#20
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Actually the frame and suspension is painted with the $30/gal. Tractor Supply paint. I had an opened gallon of it around and since I am/was building this as a driver I thought it would be good enough... the rest of the truck will get real paint. I have used POR-15 in the cab an on all of the inner sides of the body panels, I use it straight or cut with a little urethane reducer (or was it enamel reducer???). I did use POR-15 on my Studebaker Hawk frame and it does turn a little milky in color if it sits out in the sun. I love how it flows out when brushed on... most people think it's powder coated. The sun doesn't hurt the product, but it just doesn't look as nice. I have used POR-15's Top Coat as well as spraying over it while it was still tacky with regular automotive paint. POR-15, for those who have never used it, is a wonderful product to use on freshly sand blasted or surface rusty metal... it will peel right off shiny smooth metal. I've purposely allowed some metal to surface rust just so it would adhere better. Most impressive is no matter how careful you are, you will get it on you... and if you don't get it off immediately you will wear it for at least a week. Last edited by 61hawk; 03-22-2008 at 01:55 AM.



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04-15-2008, 05:10 AM	#21
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project I was able to get up to my truck this weekend and do a little work. I decided to keep the heavy-duty style bumper, but modified and we also got some body work done on the doors and hood. Photos can be found in the 04/12/08 and 04/13/08 links. Hemi Powered '65 Chevy C-10

04-15-2008, 05:22 AM	#22
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Very cool build can't wait to see it done....

04-15-2008, 05:42 AM	#23
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04-29-2008, 06:02 PM	#24
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Some update shots of the past weekend: April 26-27

04-29-2008, 10:23 PM	#25
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: My Hemi powered '65 project Here a miniature version of a '66 with a Hemi!!

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