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Bigru · 07-27-2014, 10:11 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm a little late but I figured I should start a build thread so here you go.

First I would like to Thank all the guys who have taken the time to help me, guide me and answer questions. I can't wait to come to the upcoming 2014 Git-Down sponsored by Dino..

I live in Houston and I join the forum March 2013 to get motivated to get my 83 square back together then something happen, lol. The 60-66's caught my eye and I was hooked. Then the search began ebay, craigslist etc. I found out Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals was coming later the same month so I started planning. I grab my youngest son and we took off, the show started at 8am and was at the gate at 7:50am watching the beautiful cars and trucks come in. I think around 10am I was loaded and on my way back to Houston with my new toy.

Bigru · 07-27-2014, 10:15 PM

More pic

**DPowers** · 07-27-2014, 10:19 PM

Sharp...plans?

Bigru · 07-27-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Sharp...plans?

Plans when I bought it was to do upgrades such as brakes, wiring harness and get the 292 running as well as install the new stuff that came with the truck.

65Gregg · 07-27-2014, 10:42 PM

Get busy, Burnout is around the corner. That'll be a good event to roll your truck out. You have a great start!!

Bigru · 07-27-2014, 10:24 PM

It also came with some goodies,

New grill, bed wood, gas tank, front and rear bumpers and body trim.

Bigru · 07-27-2014, 10:54 PM

What's burnout and where?

step65 · 07-28-2014, 12:08 AM

Nice truck the inside looks good. Great starting point time to make your own.

funkj62 · 07-28-2014, 04:01 PM

Wow, nice clean original truck.

jcramsey · 07-28-2014, 04:50 PM

Man i like that! Clean truck, with a 292 and a/c...

Modges'66 · 07-28-2014, 07:30 PM

Bigru,
I was wondering why I couldn't find a build thread for you in the 60-66 category!
Very nice score on the truck! A nice starting piece!
I'll be watchin!!!

Bigru · 07-28-2014, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by step65

Nice truck the inside looks good. Great starting point time to make your own.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkj62

Wow, nice clean original truck.

That's what I was thinking when I saw it, Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Man i like that! Clean truck, with a 292 and a/c...

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Bigru,
I was wondering why I couldn't find a build thread for you in the 60-66 category!
Very nice score on the truck! A nice starting piece!
I'll be watchin!!!

Thanks Modges

Bigru · 07-28-2014, 10:03 PM

Ok right after I got it home I started my build plan which was to keep it simple. Get it running then do a major clean up under the hood, basically everything under the hood is new or rebuilt except the motor and trans (700/4r). Add a static drop and install the goodies that came with the truck. I also placed an order with CPP, Rotors, 2.5 spindles, springs, brake booster, M/C and 4" drop springs for the back. Plus I ordered Stovebolt's exhaust headers.

After the tear down begin I decided to powder coat everything I could under the hood for a nice appearance.

dwcardfan · 07-28-2014, 10:08 PM

Very nice truck.

I will be watching this build. Sounds like you got a good plan.

Bigru · 07-28-2014, 10:20 PM

Btw I ran into a couple of problems, CPP sent 2 left side spindles so I had to wait for the right side to show up and after installing the disk up front the stock wheels didn't fit. I also sent the hood to the paint shop.

**pdxhall** · 07-28-2014, 10:53 PM

Man, what a nice truck to start with and you're not wasting any time on the improvements. Great work!

Ta2Don · 07-29-2014, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Man, what a nice truck to start with and you're not wasting any time on the improvements. Great work!

X2! I'm in for the ride…

Bigru · 07-30-2014, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Very nice truck.

I will be watching this build. Sounds like you got a good plan.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Man, what a nice truck to start with and you're not wasting any time on the improvements. Great work!

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Damn your truck is nice! I'm headed to Dino's again this year, I'm trying to get some Tx people together to roll. Pm me one of these days

Thanks and I sent you a pm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

X2! I'm in for the ride…

Thanks Don

One thing I found out about buying nice things is you don't see everything until you get it home and start digging a little. My cab is crap, lots of rust around the firewall & floors and it will need some major surgery to get it right. Looks like it's been leaking for a while

. Anyway I started looking for a BBW cab, rust free of course. I did get all the goodies installed like bed wood, Hood, gas tank, brake lines, etc. Plus she's running!!! My first ride was Beautiful!!! Nothing but teeth was showing.

Dubnova · 07-30-2014, 01:34 PM

Very Nice!

Mad Rods · 07-29-2014, 12:36 AM

Damn your truck is nice! I'm headed to Dino's again this year, I'm trying to get some Tx people together to roll. Pm me one of these days

rusty76 · 07-30-2014, 06:53 PM

Dude that's a nice truck.! I really like it.

gimmy 64 · 07-30-2014, 08:30 PM

what color of blue did you use on the motor? i have a 66 burb that is a blue of some sort. thanks

Bigru · 07-31-2014, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubnova

Very Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty76

Dude that's a nice truck.! I really like it.

Thanks Guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

what color of blue did you use on the motor? i have a 66 burb that is a blue of some sort. thanks

That is POR15 Chevy Blue.

Bigru · 07-31-2014, 07:06 PM

Bought another cab, had it shipped from Arizona. I was excited, I sent it off to get blasted and when it got back I was like WTF!!!!!

Basically I was pissed. It pretty much have the same problems floors and rockers are rusted except the firewall and area around the front window is good. Sounds like it's time to be self taught at welding. It's youtube time!

boonedogs72 · 07-31-2014, 08:17 PM

Having it all nice and clean will help a lot with the metal work. Welding is the easy part spend a lot of time fitting the panels.. Nice fitment makes it go a lot faster.

07-27-2014, 10:11 PM	#1
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Hey everyone, I'm a little late but I figured I should start a build thread so here you go. First I would like to Thank all the guys who have taken the time to help me, guide me and answer questions. I can't wait to come to the upcoming 2014 Git-Down sponsored by Dino.. I live in Houston and I join the forum March 2013 to get motivated to get my 83 square back together then something happen, lol. The 60-66's caught my eye and I was hooked. Then the search began ebay, craigslist etc. I found out Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals was coming later the same month so I started planning. I grab my youngest son and we took off, the show started at 8am and was at the gate at 7:50am watching the beautiful cars and trucks come in. I think around 10am I was loaded and on my way back to Houston with my new toy. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-27-2014, 10:15 PM	#2
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" More pic Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-27-2014, 10:19 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Sharp...plans? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

07-27-2014, 10:42 PM	#5
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Get busy, Burnout is around the corner. That'll be a good event to roll your truck out. You have a great start!! __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

07-27-2014, 10:24 PM	#6
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" It also came with some goodies, New grill, bed wood, gas tank, front and rear bumpers and body trim. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-27-2014, 10:54 PM	#7
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" What's burnout and where? __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-28-2014, 12:08 AM	#8
step65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wildomar Ca Posts: 274	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Nice truck the inside looks good. Great starting point time to make your own.

07-28-2014, 04:01 PM	#9
funkj62 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Monett, Mo Posts: 25	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Wow, nice clean original truck.

07-28-2014, 04:50 PM	#10
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Man i like that! Clean truck, with a 292 and a/c... __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

07-28-2014, 07:30 PM	#11
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Bigru, I was wondering why I couldn't find a build thread for you in the 60-66 category! Very nice score on the truck! A nice starting piece! I'll be watchin!!! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

07-28-2014, 10:03 PM	#13
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Ok right after I got it home I started my build plan which was to keep it simple. Get it running then do a major clean up under the hood, basically everything under the hood is new or rebuilt except the motor and trans (700/4r). Add a static drop and install the goodies that came with the truck. I also placed an order with CPP, Rotors, 2.5 spindles, springs, brake booster, M/C and 4" drop springs for the back. Plus I ordered Stovebolt's exhaust headers. After the tear down begin I decided to powder coat everything I could under the hood for a nice appearance. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-28-2014, 10:08 PM	#14
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Very nice truck. I will be watching this build. Sounds like you got a good plan. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

07-28-2014, 10:20 PM	#15
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Btw I ran into a couple of problems, CPP sent 2 left side spindles so I had to wait for the right side to show up and after installing the disk up front the stock wheels didn't fit. I also sent the hood to the paint shop. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-28-2014, 10:53 PM	#16
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Man, what a nice truck to start with and you're not wasting any time on the improvements. Great work! __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

07-30-2014, 01:34 PM	#19
Dubnova Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 201	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Very Nice!



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07-29-2014, 12:36 AM	#20
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Damn your truck is nice! I'm headed to Dino's again this year, I'm trying to get some Tx people together to roll. Pm me one of these days __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

07-30-2014, 06:53 PM	#21
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Dude that's a nice truck.! I really like it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

07-30-2014, 08:30 PM	#22
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" what color of blue did you use on the motor? i have a 66 burb that is a blue of some sort. thanks

07-31-2014, 07:06 PM	#24
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Bought another cab, had it shipped from Arizona. I was excited, I sent it off to get blasted and when it got back I was like WTF!!!!! Basically I was pissed. It pretty much have the same problems floors and rockers are rusted except the firewall and area around the front window is good. Sounds like it's time to be self taught at welding. It's youtube time! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

07-31-2014, 08:17 PM	#25
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Having it all nice and clean will help a lot with the metal work. Welding is the easy part spend a lot of time fitting the panels.. Nice fitment makes it go a lot faster.

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