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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Olathe, KS
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Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
I thought I would create a project log for my build. This is my daily driver when it rains so it is difficult to do a frame off restoration but I figure I can take small bites at a time and eventually have this elephant eaten in about 20 years.
![]() Plans include upgrading to power steering, upgrade to disc brakes on front, power brakes, 5 lug, swap rear end to 3.07, and replace a whole lot of sheet metal. Here is how she looked when I bought her. I had to do something about the camouflage so I painted the truck in my driveway. ![]() ![]() ![]() Here is how she looks today: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by johnny mac; 06-13-2013 at 04:14 PM. |
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
Couple things I have already done to the truck include fixing the interior light and adding door pin switches. I also fixed the fuel gauge. Let me tell you, a fuel gauge sure beats using a stick to measure fuel in the tank.
![]() Here are some parts and cores I managed to pick up cheap. ![]() I also picked up CaptainFabs bracket to change over to power steering. ![]() Here are a couple pictures to show the amount of cancer in the cab. I've been looking for a donor cab but any I have found are prices out of my range. I know you west coast guys would see this and decide to use my cab for license plates so don't laugh. ![]() Passenger side: ![]() ![]() Driver side isn't as bad: ![]() |
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
more pics:
Interior ![]() Passenger side patch panels courtesy of LMC Truck. My biggest issue is living so close to the LMC truck warehouse. ![]() ![]() Only major mechanical thing done lately is I had to replace the drivers side head. It had cracked in several places... ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
Welcome to the forum, and great project you have going. Keep us updated w/pics and progress.
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
Hello and welcome! Looks much better black
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
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DON Proverbs 27:17 ![]() US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD |
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
Thanks for the Welcome's guys!!!
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
small update. I am in progress of upgrading to power steering. I have the old steering box removed, the new steering box bolted up using Cap'tFabs bracket, and the pump mounted. I need to go and exchange the PS belt I bought as it is about 1 inch too short and I need to weld on the flange to the steering steering rod. If all goes well I should have this knocked out today.
Here is the original steering box I removed. ![]() Here is the new steering box installed. This one is much beefier than the original. I still need to weld up the flange to the rod. ![]() Here is the pump installed. I had to modify the mounting bracket a bit where it bolts to the motor mount. I still need to go exchange and get the correct size belt. Eventually I think I'll need to replace the pressure hose. This one looks a little ragged. ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
In addition to working on the truck, I have a thousand and one things I need to get done in the garage.
![]() When I built my welding cart I didn't include a handle. That made it difficult to move around the garage. So I got some 1 inch pipe and fabbed up a handle. I think it will also help protect the cables coming out of the welder. I still need to fab up a better tank holder. Chain and vice grips can only work for so long. lol Eventually I'd like to add some cable mounts and a couple brackets to hold my grinders. ![]() ![]() I am also working on plumbing the garage for air. I would eventually like to have air available on both sides of the shop, a drop for a future sandblast cabinet, and plenty of drops for air tools. I am planning on using 3/4" copper for the main run and then 1/2" legs for each drop. For now, I think I'm just going to get the air hose connection fabbed. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Here is the location of the hose reel compared to the compressor. ![]() Here's a little (not much) better view of the location of the hose reel on the left side of the garage. ![]() |
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Re: Johnny's '65 GMC SWB project
I wrapped up my power steering upgrade yesterday. The difference in handling is mind boggling. I used to have to drive hand over hand to make turns in my truck. Now I can turn the wheel with two fingers. I am stoked!
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