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65GMCShortStep · 06-08-2009, 06:29 PM

Hey guys, I have been reading on this site since before I purchase my "new" truck. I have to say that you guys know what you are doing and I am glad to have such a wealth of information available to me, I have even seen a few active members from my area (nice to know).

Anyways lets get to the point. I am a new and VERY proud owner of a 1965 GMC Shortbed Stepside. Its currently painted "Farmer John Green" and even has the white wheels to match haha. I found it on Craigslist for $800 and well it ran so I bought it

.

It has a 230ci inline 6 (I haven't checked to see if it is original or not), the only mods are Chevy Hubcaps (soon to go away), a very old cassette deck (already removed), and a Hurst Floor Shifter.

I did a little tune-up on it the day I bought it (June 3rd) to include: plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser, points, 4 gallons of 92 octane gas, 1/2 a can of SeaFoam in the gas, 1/2 a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil in the crankcase, PCV Valve, Fuel Filter, and Air Filter. I drove it home (if you know the area) from Foster and 99th to my place off of 212 in Clackamas.

Immediately I need to change the oil, adjust the shift linkage, and wire up the brake lights and signals (they are wired but not getting power to the white wire off the brake switch or anything to the rear signals.)

Let me know what you guys think.

65GMCShortStep · 06-08-2009, 06:31 PM

More pictures, I'm 22 but this truck WILL be my son's eventually

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-08-2009, 07:31 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

babyJay · 06-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Hi, and welcome from Indiana. Looks like you have a nice platform to work with for resto, or rod, depending on which one you choose.

**scotts62** · 06-08-2009, 07:45 PM

from OKC! Looks like a cool project

72BlckButy · 06-08-2009, 08:16 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home.

Great looking stepper! What are your plans for it?

65GMCShortStep · 06-08-2009, 08:52 PM

Lots of plans... First of all make it a reliable daily driver. The transmission went out in my 2001 Yukon so this is the replacement. I am going to be wiring up a temporary fix for the signals and tail lights this week. Then a 3/4 drop using springs in the front and shackles/blocks in the rear. Get rid of that rear bumper and probably throw a roll pan on. New diamond plate bed floor. Fill all holes and fix all rust, re-paint in a matte black with some red accenting (rat look). I want to throw on a set of the top-of-the-door mount mirrors. Replace all wiring and lighting. New wide white wall tires with red rims and full moons. Wire up my stereo system including a sub under the front passenger-side of the seat. Re-do the interior all black and red with chrome knobs. New gauges. Eventually a big block and turbo 400!!

babyJay · 06-10-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 65GMCShortStep

Lots of plans... First of all make it a reliable daily driver. The transmission went out in my 2001 Yukon so this is the replacement. I am going to be wiring up a temporary fix for the signals and tail lights this week. Then a 3/4 drop using springs in the front and shackles/blocks in the rear. Get rid of that rear bumper and probably throw a roll pan on. New diamond plate bed floor. Fill all holes and fix all rust, re-paint in a matte black with some red accenting (rat look). I want to throw on a set of the top-of-the-door mount mirrors. Replace all wiring and lighting. New wide white wall tires with red rims and full moons. Wire up my stereo system including a sub under the front passenger-side of the seat. Re-do the interior all black and red with chrome knobs. New gauges. Eventually a big block and turbo 400!!

You have confirmed with your son that this is what he wants it to be like someday?

65GMCShortStep · 06-12-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

You have confirmed with your son that this is what he wants it to be like someday?

As you can see he likes it in stock form, so anything is an improvement! We can paint it any color he wants when he is about 15.

Jerry Jones · 06-08-2009, 08:43 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

bubba327 · 06-09-2009, 12:18 AM

Hello from Idaho. Thanks for sharing pictures. Your son is quite a driver. Welcome

shaneschevys · 06-09-2009, 12:25 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 06-09-2009, 12:26 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

Cyclone44 · 06-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

cl79c10 · 06-10-2009, 12:53 PM

Welcome from Central oregon

65GMCShortStep · 06-12-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cl79c10

Welcome from Central oregon

Lived in Sisters for 3 years and Eagle Crest for 2.

butternut1972 · 06-10-2009, 01:42 PM

Welcome from Longview,WA

**70C10Toejam** · 06-11-2009, 12:09 AM

Welcome from Iowa (rock stars PLEASE DON'T FLY OVER US!). Now we know who really drives your truck...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-14-2009, 11:39 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon....

CaliBoyRoll1971 · 07-19-2009, 08:53 PM

Welcome man!! LOVE the spellin since no one knows how to say OREGON!!! LOL

redneckgirl · 07-19-2009, 10:57 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!

fredico · 07-22-2009, 06:32 AM

Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.

**62 Longbed** · 07-26-2009, 03:38 AM

Hi from Gresham , Orygun !!! I'm just over the hill ... Like the truck !!!

**GR8-68** · 07-26-2009, 07:20 AM

welcome to the board, and that looks like a sweet find and sounds like some awesome plans with it

Chatterbox71 · 07-26-2009, 10:07 PM

from Tennessee.

06-08-2009, 06:29 PM	#1
65GMCShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clackamas, OR Posts: 14	New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun Hey guys, I have been reading on this site since before I purchase my "new" truck. I have to say that you guys know what you are doing and I am glad to have such a wealth of information available to me, I have even seen a few active members from my area (nice to know). Anyways lets get to the point. I am a new and VERY proud owner of a 1965 GMC Shortbed Stepside. Its currently painted "Farmer John Green" and even has the white wheels to match haha. I found it on Craigslist for $800 and well it ran so I bought it . It has a 230ci inline 6 (I haven't checked to see if it is original or not), the only mods are Chevy Hubcaps (soon to go away), a very old cassette deck (already removed), and a Hurst Floor Shifter. I did a little tune-up on it the day I bought it (June 3rd) to include: plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser, points, 4 gallons of 92 octane gas, 1/2 a can of SeaFoam in the gas, 1/2 a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil in the crankcase, PCV Valve, Fuel Filter, and Air Filter. I drove it home (if you know the area) from Foster and 99th to my place off of 212 in Clackamas. Immediately I need to change the oil, adjust the shift linkage, and wire up the brake lights and signals (they are wired but not getting power to the white wire off the brake switch or anything to the rear signals.) Let me know what you guys think. Attached Images

06-08-2009, 06:31 PM	#2
65GMCShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clackamas, OR Posts: 14	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun More pictures, I'm 22 but this truck WILL be my son's eventually Attached Images

06-08-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

06-08-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun Hi, and welcome from Indiana. Looks like you have a nice platform to work with for resto, or rod, depending on which one you choose. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-08-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun from OKC! Looks like a cool project __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. Great looking stepper! What are your plans for it? __________________ -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)

06-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#7
65GMCShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clackamas, OR Posts: 14	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun Lots of plans... First of all make it a reliable daily driver. The transmission went out in my 2001 Yukon so this is the replacement. I am going to be wiring up a temporary fix for the signals and tail lights this week. Then a 3/4 drop using springs in the front and shackles/blocks in the rear. Get rid of that rear bumper and probably throw a roll pan on. New diamond plate bed floor. Fill all holes and fix all rust, re-paint in a matte black with some red accenting (rat look). I want to throw on a set of the top-of-the-door mount mirrors. Replace all wiring and lighting. New wide white wall tires with red rims and full moons. Wire up my stereo system including a sub under the front passenger-side of the seat. Re-do the interior all black and red with chrome knobs. New gauges. Eventually a big block and turbo 400!!

06-08-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun Welcome from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

06-09-2009, 12:18 AM	#11
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun Hello from Idaho. Thanks for sharing pictures. Your son is quite a driver. Welcome __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

06-09-2009, 12:25 AM	#12
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06-09-2009, 12:26 AM	#13
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06-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#14
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06-10-2009, 12:53 PM	#15
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06-11-2009, 12:09 AM	#18
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06-14-2009, 11:39 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New to trucks and new to this site from Portland, Orygun Welcome to the board from southern oregon.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-19-2009, 08:53 PM	#20
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07-26-2009, 03:38 AM	#23
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07-26-2009, 07:20 AM	#24
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