Project Okanagan Sunset

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Hey fellas, I wanted to start a build thread to hopefully help other out who might be going through the same thing as I am.

My truck is a factory orange 1965 C-10 short box step side. I bought it from the family of the original owner in southern Washington state. It is as clean and rust free as anything I have ever seen and has been a real treat to work on thus far.

My plans for the truck are:

1. Replace the front drums with a CPP disc brake kit.
2. Slightly lower the front and rear with spindles and springs.
3. Replace the 230/3 speed combo with a 383/TKO 600 combo.
4. Add a mild sound system and add sound deadener and carpet.
5. Add seatbelts and redo/upgrade the seat.
6. Buff up the original paint and see how it looks. Paint it a few years from now.

For those wondering about the title, the Okanagan valley is in the interior of British Columbia and stretches down into WA state. It is very dry and arid here in the summer and the number of lakes through the valley make it a beautiful place to live and play. We enjoy the nicest year round climate in Canada IMO.

Some pics to get us started.......Found the build sheet and original registration from '65!