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hb32 · 01-26-2010, 01:54 AM

New to this site and here are some pictures of a 65 short stepside that I just got in central Oregon to replace the 55. The truck is fairly original and may have had a repaint on some parts. Appears to be rust free as the floors, rockers, cab corners and lower fenders show no signs of body work or rust. It has no options and a 230 with a 3 speed column shift. Interior is also clean with an original floor mat. In the glovebox was all the original registration renewals from day 1 along with owners manual, dealer warranty info and protect-o-plate. Mileage shows 64700 which looks to be right considering the condition of the truck and wear on the interior. Not sure at this time what my plans are as I would like a short fleetside.

jonzcustomshop · 01-26-2010, 02:01 AM

I commented over on the hamb..., but once again , nice score!

**Captainfab** · 01-26-2010, 02:15 AM

X2....yes that is a very nice truck. It is rare to find one in that good basically original condition.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-26-2010, 08:28 AM

Nice score. I wouldn't have guessed there were rust free trucks in Canada.
And, welcome to the board. You'll get lots of inspiration, free advice and help here.

*lakeroadster* · 01-26-2010, 08:39 AM

and

Man what a B-E-A-UTIFUL truck! I am soooo jealous.... always been a green and white fan.

As nice as that is perhaps less is more?

Maybe a vintage intake and split manifold with a mild drop with some A/R TTO's ??? And a lot of sidewall for the rubber... none of the new millenium clown shoe stuff.

padresag · 01-27-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Nice score. I wouldn't have guessed there were rust free trucks in Canada.
And, welcome to the board. You'll get lots of inspiration, free advice and help here.

now why couldn't there be rust free trucks in canada?
by the way that one was from oregon
ron

**Corts60** · 01-27-2010, 10:50 AM

That is gorgeous! If it were me, I would roll in it just the way it is.....but to each his own.....

By the way, how far is Surrey from Victoria?

*LILRED66* · 01-26-2010, 10:01 AM

Roger:

Nice rig and welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS...the nation's heartland.

Keep us posted on your progress and thanks for sharing.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-26-2010, 11:49 AM

I think you should keep it original.

tripleD · 01-26-2010, 12:33 PM

wow looks good!! brings back memories had one just like.

likaroc13 · 01-26-2010, 12:39 PM

very nice...looks like a solid find...and i'd keep it simple as well...oh, and welcome aboard!

xJoey Dubsx · 01-26-2010, 02:00 PM

welcome

**DPowers** · 01-26-2010, 08:02 PM

Welcome from East TN. Nice looking truck.

markeb01 · 01-26-2010, 08:18 PM

Beautiful truck, it's refreshing to see one so stock. With a complete truck in such good condition you can set just about any kind of plan you prefer. On the other hand they're only original once, and yours is a very nice example.

hb32 · 01-26-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Beautiful truck, it's refreshing to see one so stock. With a complete truck in such good condition you can set just about any kind of plan you prefer. On the other hand they're only original once, and yours is a very nice example.

Nice truck markeb01, has it been lowered?

markeb01 · 01-27-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hb32

Nice truck markeb01, has it been lowered?

Nope, mine's stock height - just about the same as yours. Interestingly, my truck had an almost identical rear bumper when I first got it.

hb32 · 01-27-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Nope, mine's stock height - just about the same as yours. Interestingly, my truck had an almost identical rear bumper when I first got it.

The bumper is on my list of things to do and looking for one with brackets. Headed to the Puyallup swap meet on the 6th so hope to pick one up there. Also have a set of split manifolds from Langdons and a pair of Smithy`s to install. I ran the same combo on my 55 and really wakes the motor up plus without a radio, gives me something to listen to.

jchav62 · 01-27-2010, 10:56 AM

Nice truck! Welcome from Santa Fe, New Mexico...

198plus · 01-27-2010, 11:16 AM

Welcome, very nice truck.

markeb01 · 01-27-2010, 01:32 PM

It's interesting - being at a rod run full of V8's with cams or blowers, a 6 cylinder with split pipes never fails to draw a crowd. The sound is unmistakable.

hb32 · 01-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Here is a youtube video of the 55 with Fenton split manifolds, Smithy`s and dual Carter W1`s on a Fenton intake. Not sure if I will run the dual carbs this time around as I never noticed any performance increase but sure looked good.

YouTube- 1955 Chevy pickup truck dual carbs and...

*LILRED66* · 01-27-2010, 09:38 PM

I love the sound...quite unique. Congrats on the nice find Ron.

hb32 · 03-01-2010, 04:27 PM

After a month of waiting for Oregon DMV to issue the title, I brought it across the border last week. As an added bonus, when I pulled the tank to clean out the rust, I found both build sheets behind/under the seat.

cliffy · 03-01-2010, 04:31 PM

Don't you dare take a hand to that truck!!!
Lol.

hb32 · 03-01-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffy

Don't you dare take a hand to that truck!!!
Lol.

No plans to butcher it and presently buffing out the paint to bring a shine to her. I have a plain white bumper for the back which I will install when I get the brackets. Also going to swap out the single exhaust for Langdon split manifolds with a pair of Smithy`s. I am looking for a driver set of hubcaps as I lost one last week and these have been painted.

01-26-2010, 01:54 AM	#1
hb32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada Posts: 255	New to here New to this site and here are some pictures of a 65 short stepside that I just got in central Oregon to replace the 55. The truck is fairly original and may have had a repaint on some parts. Appears to be rust free as the floors, rockers, cab corners and lower fenders show no signs of body work or rust. It has no options and a 230 with a 3 speed column shift. Interior is also clean with an original floor mat. In the glovebox was all the original registration renewals from day 1 along with owners manual, dealer warranty info and protect-o-plate. Mileage shows 64700 which looks to be right considering the condition of the truck and wear on the interior. Not sure at this time what my plans are as I would like a short fleetside. Attached Images

01-26-2010, 02:01 AM	#2
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01-26-2010, 02:15 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New to here X2....yes that is a very nice truck. It is rare to find one in that good basically original condition. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-26-2010, 08:28 AM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: New to here Nice score. I wouldn't have guessed there were rust free trucks in Canada. And, welcome to the board. You'll get lots of inspiration, free advice and help here. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-26-2010, 08:39 AM	#5
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: New to here and Man what a B-E-A-UTIFUL truck! I am soooo jealous.... always been a green and white fan. As nice as that is perhaps less is more? Maybe a vintage intake and split manifold with a mild drop with some A/R TTO's ??? And a lot of sidewall for the rubber... none of the new millenium clown shoe stuff.

01-27-2010, 10:50 AM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: New to here That is gorgeous! If it were me, I would roll in it just the way it is.....but to each his own..... By the way, how far is Surrey from Victoria? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-26-2010, 10:01 AM	#8
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New to here Roger: Nice rig and welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS...the nation's heartland. Keep us posted on your progress and thanks for sharing.

01-26-2010, 11:49 AM	#9
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New to here I think you should keep it original. __________________ "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

01-26-2010, 12:33 PM	#10
tripleD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newport,nc Posts: 234	Re: New to here wow looks good!! brings back memories had one just like. __________________ triple d

01-26-2010, 12:39 PM	#11
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: New to here very nice...looks like a solid find...and i'd keep it simple as well...oh, and welcome aboard!

01-26-2010, 02:00 PM	#12
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: New to here welcome __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

01-26-2010, 08:02 PM	#13
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: New to here Welcome from East TN. Nice looking truck.

01-26-2010, 08:18 PM	#14
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New to here Beautiful truck, it's refreshing to see one so stock. With a complete truck in such good condition you can set just about any kind of plan you prefer. On the other hand they're only original once, and yours is a very nice example.

01-27-2010, 10:56 AM	#18
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New to here Nice truck! Welcome from Santa Fe, New Mexico... __________________ 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

01-27-2010, 11:16 AM	#19
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: New to here Welcome, very nice truck. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl



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01-27-2010, 01:32 PM	#20
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New to here It's interesting - being at a rod run full of V8's with cams or blowers, a 6 cylinder with split pipes never fails to draw a crowd. The sound is unmistakable.

01-27-2010, 09:38 PM	#22
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New to here I love the sound...quite unique. Congrats on the nice find Ron.

03-01-2010, 04:27 PM	#23
hb32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada Posts: 255	Re: New to here After a month of waiting for Oregon DMV to issue the title, I brought it across the border last week. As an added bonus, when I pulled the tank to clean out the rust, I found both build sheets behind/under the seat.

03-01-2010, 04:31 PM	#24
cliffy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 60	Re: New to here Don't you dare take a hand to that truck!!! Lol. __________________ my o/l says the truck has a vibration at 65 mph..I said its ok, it goes away at 90.

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