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05-28-2013, 11:09 PM
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My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
I'm new to this site and have been stick to it ever since I located it on the net. I never could have imagined that this many guys have the same thoughts about old chevy trucks. When I was young my dad bought a 64 chevy LWB in 1967. When I turned 9yoa I started working on it with him and we did a frame off with the truck. The truck eventually became mine and I drove it all the way through high school. When I started college my brain must have fell put of my head because I traded it off for something that got better mileage going to school and back. DUMBEST idea I ever had, and have regretted it since. I just found this 65 and it's a shortbed with a custom cab, big back window, and the original high torque 283 w/ power pack heads. 94k original miles on it. It's not running donut will be a frame off restoration. I'm a one man show so t might take me some time to finish, but I will post it along the way, and hopefully it will inspire someone else to restore one. I love these trucks, and I'm really looking forward to driving this one I have now sooner than later. Hope ya like the thread as I go along.
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05-28-2013, 11:36 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
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05-28-2013, 11:51 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
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05-29-2013, 12:01 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Anyone know why my pics keep loading upside down?
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05-29-2013, 12:12 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Not sure exactly why the pics are upside down.
I flip the photo in the pic file on the computer if it shows up upside down. Hey, Welcome to the forum. Hope to see lots of pic. I thought about doing my truck for years. Years!!! Hope you get as much enjoyment out of your build as I have with mine. Welcome and I'll keep peeking in. |
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05-29-2013, 12:16 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Ok thanks for the help. I'll be loading some more pics soon!!
By the way I was just looking at your stretched ride, that thing is going to stand out, it rocksss I wish I had your metal skills. I'm more of the "buy the premade filler piece" type of guy. You can def tell that you are very comfy with a sheet of metal. Posted via Mobile Device |
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05-29-2013, 12:22 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Let the teardown begin!!!!
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05-29-2013, 12:24 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
And the doors are off!!! Now just cab and bed and motor, and I'll be on that frame like a rat on cheese!!!
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05-29-2013, 12:54 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
cool truck chad im jon im originally from tulsa ok how you holding up after the storm,welcome and keep up the the work nice project
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05-29-2013, 12:57 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Very cool bro.
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05-29-2013, 01:11 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Thanks Delmo, this is an awesome site, I hope to meet some more cool truck guys in here for ideas and stuff!!!
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05-29-2013, 01:16 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Jon,
The storm missed me for the third time now so my family and I are extremely blessed for that alone. 3/4th's if a mile to my south is total destruction tho, but as you know we Okies are strong and I can't believe how quickly progress is being made. America would be proud to see how fast our recovery has been this time. Now if they just made a billet big enough to kill a tornado, we would be set. Thanks for askin and talk to ya soon.... Posted via Mobile Device |
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05-29-2013, 05:43 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
nice truck... big window and short-wide. you've got a good one to build and you're off to a good start too... keep after it.
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05-29-2013, 06:34 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Hello and welcome! Nice progress so far! There are many good guys on here(Girls too) that share tons of useful info and ideas and help motivate you. Good luck with your project!
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05-29-2013, 08:37 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Welcome....nice truck you have. Those 62 grills are getting harder to find. Nicely optioned truck.
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05-29-2013, 09:28 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
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OK, Chad I am subscribed to your thread. Now you can slow down cause I don't want you to beat me to the finish line...
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05-29-2013, 09:48 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Haaaa, as much as I would like to drive it out of the driveway right now Lance, you still got the drop on me, see you on the 15th....
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05-30-2013, 08:56 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Welcome aboard! Looking forward to watching the build. What are your plans? I started thinking I wouldn't change much and then .........
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05-30-2013, 09:54 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Welcome and looking forward to more
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05-30-2013, 10:02 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
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Now, seriously, lots of photos. Dave. |
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06-04-2013, 04:49 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
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 and  aboard! I can relate to your "lost me head" moment, back in the mid 80s I sold a 61 GMC for a song and bought a 72 Monte... This place is full of great folks and there is a wealth of info here as well... Have fun with your build, I may be a bit late but I am watching now! Posted via Mobile Device
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06-07-2013, 11:05 AM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Welcome to the board. Nice project you have there.
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06-07-2013, 01:11 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
That's got patina! Whoof! Welcome to the board!
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08-05-2013, 09:06 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Hey Chad, any updates???
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08-05-2013, 11:13 PM
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Re: My 1965 Chevy swb(Dream Truck)
Well unfortunately not on the truck. We put our house up for sale and have a contract on a much bigger one. Also there is from for a shop, so I'm really pumped about that. Soon as I get moved ill be back on it like gangbusters. I'm on the site everyday and envious of everyone's builds, and look forward to getting back on it. I see yours is coming right along, how's everything on your end?.?.?
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