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**Desert Rat** · 02-12-2003, 11:18 PM

What do you guys think?Im selling 2 of my rides to finish another,and most of what parts are left,that will easily build one from start to finish.Should i go with the 67 GMC SWB,62 BelAir S/W,or 65 Biscayne factory heater delete car,correct dated 396t400.i dont have pics of the 65 yet,its in my name just stored elsewhere until i have room.

I have all the used parts for both,the 62 looks like a easier project but its not really,still want to completly disasemble its plans are use a rebuilt 454 i have(has a 396 in it now)and t350,plans are for color change,of course all new body cushions,susp,brakes,exhaust,all mechanical parts,air bags,18" billets,everything new or redone i have factory power windows,seat,cruise,autronic eye,1pc bumpers,grille guard,almost every possible factory option.the 67 i have a 468 and a t400,it will be 5 lug,disc brakes,it will be a plan jane model i have heater delete,radio delete,it will be basic except for a factory tach,and buckets,and ill throw in a tilt to accomodate the manual steering,manual discs,main thing is GO FAST,be pretty and simple,looking at 18" rims.frame will be redone as with the wagons.also a original 65 Biscayne 2 dr post ii recently aquired,it came factory with radio,heater delete,manual steering,brakes,rubber floor mats,396 T400 all correct dates down to water pump,its a original project,been off road for 25 years,original rust free AZ car.No 18s on this one,this one will be 100% original looking,only thing that it didnt come with that i will be adding is a tilt,and a factory tachometer(that came in the deal)well it was part of another dash in the trunk.Any of you have ideas,interested in hearing,please dont say truck,just because we all love trucks.Ive been driving only a truck for quite a while and leaning towards something else,but not sure.

**Desert Rat** · 02-12-2003, 11:26 PM

the 67 mess

jeffbo · 02-12-2003, 11:27 PM

I wish I had your problem. Personally I would build the '65 Biscayne first, since it sounds like a fairly original, rare, and desirable car. By the way, what 2 vehicles did you get rid of?

z71runner · 02-12-2003, 11:28 PM

What city in AZ do you live in? I'm in Glendale.
If you could post a pic of that 65 that would be cool. I dont really know what that looks like. If it were me, I would go for the truck because I really like that style and I wish I could have one, but you have to go for what you really want.

**Desert Rat** · 02-12-2003, 11:33 PM

Heres whats leaving
69 GMC SWB BBC,AC,PS,PB,Rallys,Tilt,Tach,Buckets and 79 2wd(dont like these years much anyway)new paint .030 396 t350,new Bumpers,Grille,grille moldings,lenses,has tach,tilt,have all ext pieces.needs carpet and new weatherstrip,and exhaust to be done,all motor accessories brand new,painted with motor out,and nose offengine comp spotless-no drive time.good interior.make nice daily driver with about a $1000 in investments.Ive leaned towards the 65 but not probably going to be a real nice one for daily driving-LOL actually the 67 wont have a heater either,but it might get aftermarket AC/Heat system?I dont know what to do.Im thinking the 65 deserves a nasty solid lifter cam,have factory Holley cast iron intake,correct 780 Holley for intake,probably ditch the manifolds and go with headers,manifolds i have are correctly dated to motor so i will save,but needs some 3" exhaust and flows,3.73 gears for that stop light to stop light action.Im certainly not going to cut it up due to its rarity status,i dont think many 65s came without a heater,trucks i understand but a full size family car is odd.

**Desert Rat** · 02-12-2003, 11:39 PM

69

lunatic · 02-12-2003, 11:41 PM

Id do the Biscayne first...I wish I had your problem,what to do first?

No3Fan4Ever · 02-12-2003, 11:42 PM

Hey Rat,
I've always been partial to wagons; I can remember riding in my mom's pontiac wagon in the very back "where you been going" seat;

here's some inspiration

Tim

**Desert Rat** · 02-12-2003, 11:55 PM

thats a nice 61!!! Heres my 62 Wagon insparation,and what i have in my mind the end result hopefully will be.I have that 3rd seat,so passangers can look at the front ends of others when cruising down the road,and a wagon,talk about the ultimate room for stereo equipment.heck room for a nitrous bottle too!!!

grnddwn · 02-13-2003, 12:02 AM

Wagons kickass if you decide to sell IT let me know

**Desert Rat** · 02-13-2003, 12:06 AM

heres a 65 Biscuit for those not familiar with them.they were the bottom of the barrel of the full size Chevys,one step above was the BelAir,then the Impala and of course the Impala SS,according to literature the 65 2dr post was the most inexpensive car in the fullsize line with the base model engine/trans there was 50,000 some odd produced,but im sure many many less with a heater delete.and this package.

**Joesjunk** · 02-13-2003, 12:53 AM

KEEP THE 65 Biscayne !!! If not sell it to me. And keep it all stock. It doesn't get any better than a factory big block Biscayne!!!

EdB · 02-13-2003, 01:02 AM

These are all good projects.

I would probably go with the 65.

EdB

jeffbo · 02-13-2003, 01:11 AM

Heater? Why would you need a heater in Arizona anyway?

MandarinSixSeven · 02-13-2003, 02:22 AM

Man that wagon is dreamy!!! haha, for real tho, kix so much ass

spinning wheels · 02-13-2003, 02:27 AM

Just remember one thing. You always need a truck to haul stuff. Like motors to the machine shop. Or to tow other projects. Thats the reason I got my 3/4 ton. Personally, I would get the truck going first. You have a great selection of project tho.

paintpyro · 02-13-2003, 02:47 AM

Hey Micah, hit the wagon first. Man, you had all the stuff for it. That will make a killer cruiser. Just nail that rear quarter panel and get it done.

O'l Buck · 02-13-2003, 03:12 AM

I vote for the 65, then the truck, then the wagon (I've never been much of a wagon fan, with the exception of a 72 Hurst Olds vista cruiser I saw a picture of once.

67cst · 02-13-2003, 03:19 AM

id say go with the wagon---chicks dig wagons..lol seriously, i want a wagon for the next project

**Desert Rat** · 02-13-2003, 09:07 AM

LOL seems like the wagon and 65.I have everything to finish wagon,including the retired body shop owner/builder to do the body and paint,im sure he will do others too,he doesnt do anything anymore,looks foward to doing something,but only a few hours a day,bad knees.the wagon might be more practical.the truck i wont hopefully be throwing greasy parts in the back,hoping it will be too nice,for junkyard parts and such,but my little utility trailer can easily go behind it,or the S/W.actually my wife has a shhhh(nissan) that i can tow or throw crap in the back.only thing i really need to get for all of them is ll the new stuff redo brakes,susp,exh,radiator,carpet,interior,tires,frames redone,its a matter of buying the new stuff and putting it on,after disassembly and paint and put back together.the 65 will be mostly stock looking,being that its rare i wont do any cutting,it will have some performance upgrades,but esily go back to stock.Ive never seen a 65 with a delete setup,even in AZ windows can get foggy in the morning,it may be 70 in the winter but 35-40 at night,and it does rain once every few months for about 10 seconds.actually the winter time cold in the mornings in dry,and it seems alot colder than it is to me.i use my heater on the way to work in my truck.im feeling stuck between the 62 and 65,i should probably get the S/W going and get that water bed installed in the back-lol,it would make a sweet ride to go on trip with plenty of room,when its done the 65 can go on the starting block,hmmmm

crazy longhorn · 02-13-2003, 12:18 PM

wagon!wagon!wagon!wagon!

crazyL

**Desert Rat** · 02-13-2003, 09:10 PM

I think we have a bunch of grocery getter people in here so far,seems like the wagon so far.the 65 is cool,but ive considered turning it and making a buck,im not a real huge 65 fan,but its cool none the less.

lux hauler · 02-13-2003, 09:29 PM

long roofs rule...........do the wagon up.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-13-2003, 11:07 PM

Hammer on da wagon that thing could be bad azz

02-12-2003, 11:18 PM	#1
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Selling A Couple What Should I Build First? What do you guys think?Im selling 2 of my rides to finish another,and most of what parts are left,that will easily build one from start to finish.Should i go with the 67 GMC SWB,62 BelAir S/W,or 65 Biscayne factory heater delete car,correct dated 396t400.i dont have pics of the 65 yet,its in my name just stored elsewhere until i have room. I have all the used parts for both,the 62 looks like a easier project but its not really,still want to completly disasemble its plans are use a rebuilt 454 i have(has a 396 in it now)and t350,plans are for color change,of course all new body cushions,susp,brakes,exhaust,all mechanical parts,air bags,18" billets,everything new or redone i have factory power windows,seat,cruise,autronic eye,1pc bumpers,grille guard,almost every possible factory option.the 67 i have a 468 and a t400,it will be 5 lug,disc brakes,it will be a plan jane model i have heater delete,radio delete,it will be basic except for a factory tach,and buckets,and ill throw in a tilt to accomodate the manual steering,manual discs,main thing is GO FAST,be pretty and simple,looking at 18" rims.frame will be redone as with the wagons.also a original 65 Biscayne 2 dr post ii recently aquired,it came factory with radio,heater delete,manual steering,brakes,rubber floor mats,396 T400 all correct dates down to water pump,its a original project,been off road for 25 years,original rust free AZ car.No 18s on this one,this one will be 100% original looking,only thing that it didnt come with that i will be adding is a tilt,and a factory tachometer(that came in the deal)well it was part of another dash in the trunk.Any of you have ideas,interested in hearing,please dont say truck,just because we all love trucks.Ive been driving only a truck for quite a while and leaning towards something else,but not sure. Last edited by Desert Rat; 02-12-2003 at 11:21 PM.

02-12-2003, 11:26 PM	#2
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	the 67 mess Attached Images

02-12-2003, 11:27 PM	#3
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	I wish I had your problem. Personally I would build the '65 Biscayne first, since it sounds like a fairly original, rare, and desirable car. By the way, what 2 vehicles did you get rid of? __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

02-12-2003, 11:28 PM	#4
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	What city in AZ do you live in? I'm in Glendale. If you could post a pic of that 65 that would be cool. I dont really know what that looks like. If it were me, I would go for the truck because I really like that style and I wish I could have one, but you have to go for what you really want. __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires

02-12-2003, 11:33 PM	#5
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Heres whats leaving 69 GMC SWB BBC,AC,PS,PB,Rallys,Tilt,Tach,Buckets and 79 2wd(dont like these years much anyway)new paint .030 396 t350,new Bumpers,Grille,grille moldings,lenses,has tach,tilt,have all ext pieces.needs carpet and new weatherstrip,and exhaust to be done,all motor accessories brand new,painted with motor out,and nose offengine comp spotless-no drive time.good interior.make nice daily driver with about a $1000 in investments.Ive leaned towards the 65 but not probably going to be a real nice one for daily driving-LOL actually the 67 wont have a heater either,but it might get aftermarket AC/Heat system?I dont know what to do.Im thinking the 65 deserves a nasty solid lifter cam,have factory Holley cast iron intake,correct 780 Holley for intake,probably ditch the manifolds and go with headers,manifolds i have are correctly dated to motor so i will save,but needs some 3" exhaust and flows,3.73 gears for that stop light to stop light action.Im certainly not going to cut it up due to its rarity status,i dont think many 65s came without a heater,trucks i understand but a full size family car is odd. Attached Images Last edited by Desert Rat; 02-12-2003 at 11:44 PM.

02-12-2003, 11:39 PM	#6
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	69 Attached Images

02-12-2003, 11:41 PM	#7
lunatic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC Posts: 929	Id do the Biscayne first...I wish I had your problem,what to do first?

02-12-2003, 11:42 PM	#8
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Hey Rat, I've always been partial to wagons; I can remember riding in my mom's pontiac wagon in the very back "where you been going" seat; here's some inspiration Tim Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

02-12-2003, 11:55 PM	#9
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	thats a nice 61!!! Heres my 62 Wagon insparation,and what i have in my mind the end result hopefully will be.I have that 3rd seat,so passangers can look at the front ends of others when cruising down the road,and a wagon,talk about the ultimate room for stereo equipment.heck room for a nitrous bottle too!!! Attached Images

02-13-2003, 12:02 AM	#10
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Wagons kickass if you decide to sell IT let me know

02-13-2003, 12:06 AM	#11
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	heres a 65 Biscuit for those not familiar with them.they were the bottom of the barrel of the full size Chevys,one step above was the BelAir,then the Impala and of course the Impala SS,according to literature the 65 2dr post was the most inexpensive car in the fullsize line with the base model engine/trans there was 50,000 some odd produced,but im sure many many less with a heater delete.and this package. Attached Images

02-13-2003, 12:53 AM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	KEEP THE 65 Biscayne !!! If not sell it to me. And keep it all stock. It doesn't get any better than a factory big block Biscayne!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-13-2003, 01:02 AM	#13
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	These are all good projects. I would probably go with the 65. EdB

02-13-2003, 01:11 AM	#14
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	Heater? Why would you need a heater in Arizona anyway? __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

02-13-2003, 02:22 AM	#15
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Man that wagon is dreamy!!! haha, for real tho, kix so much ass __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW



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02-13-2003, 02:27 AM	#16
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Just remember one thing. You always need a truck to haul stuff. Like motors to the machine shop. Or to tow other projects. Thats the reason I got my 3/4 ton. Personally, I would get the truck going first. You have a great selection of project tho. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

02-13-2003, 02:47 AM	#17
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Hey Micah, hit the wagon first. Man, you had all the stuff for it. That will make a killer cruiser. Just nail that rear quarter panel and get it done. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

02-13-2003, 03:12 AM	#18
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I vote for the 65, then the truck, then the wagon (I've never been much of a wagon fan, with the exception of a 72 Hurst Olds vista cruiser I saw a picture of once. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

02-13-2003, 03:19 AM	#19
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	id say go with the wagon---chicks dig wagons..lol seriously, i want a wagon for the next project __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-13-2003, 09:07 AM	#20
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	LOL seems like the wagon and 65.I have everything to finish wagon,including the retired body shop owner/builder to do the body and paint,im sure he will do others too,he doesnt do anything anymore,looks foward to doing something,but only a few hours a day,bad knees.the wagon might be more practical.the truck i wont hopefully be throwing greasy parts in the back,hoping it will be too nice,for junkyard parts and such,but my little utility trailer can easily go behind it,or the S/W.actually my wife has a shhhh(nissan) that i can tow or throw crap in the back.only thing i really need to get for all of them is ll the new stuff redo brakes,susp,exh,radiator,carpet,interior,tires,frames redone,its a matter of buying the new stuff and putting it on,after disassembly and paint and put back together.the 65 will be mostly stock looking,being that its rare i wont do any cutting,it will have some performance upgrades,but esily go back to stock.Ive never seen a 65 with a delete setup,even in AZ windows can get foggy in the morning,it may be 70 in the winter but 35-40 at night,and it does rain once every few months for about 10 seconds.actually the winter time cold in the mornings in dry,and it seems alot colder than it is to me.i use my heater on the way to work in my truck.im feeling stuck between the 62 and 65,i should probably get the S/W going and get that water bed installed in the back-lol,it would make a sweet ride to go on trip with plenty of room,when its done the 65 can go on the starting block,hmmmm

02-13-2003, 12:18 PM	#21
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	wagon!wagon!wagon!wagon! crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-13-2003, 09:10 PM	#22
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I think we have a bunch of grocery getter people in here so far,seems like the wagon so far.the 65 is cool,but ive considered turning it and making a buck,im not a real huge 65 fan,but its cool none the less.

02-13-2003, 09:29 PM	#23
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	long roofs rule...........do the wagon up. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

02-13-2003, 11:07 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Hammer on da wagon that thing could be bad azz __________________ 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..

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