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joehalford01 · 03-23-2009, 12:02 AM

So I got the 65 home yesterday, took some pics for you guys.

You can see in this one the headlight is busted. The tread (went down to the steel cord) on the passenger tire came completely off while it was being towed, snapped up, and shattered the headlight. I'm glad I didn't listen to my buddy and "jus drive it man" lol.

As soon as the tow truck driver was pulling out of the drive, i took the tow mirrors off and added an old peep mirror, then replaced the headlight with one i had on hand.

I sold the rear wheels from my 63 that i had

but i still had the fronts and the tires are in better shape so i threw those on real quick as well. I don't intend to keep them on but it'll work as a temp fix (it looks good raked but the wheels are way to small, they look lost with all that head room).

I also figured out what all that horrible drivetrain noise was that i thought was a bad transmission. The previous owner seemed to think that a wire coat hanger would be perfect for securing the exhaust system to the driver side trailing arm so that the muffler could rest snuggly on the driveshaft....

I plan to do the brakes first (after i fix the muffler...with my cutting torch lol); i'll have some questions for you soon.

protrash64 · 03-23-2009, 12:21 AM

The muffler thing made me laugh, dude.....Im sure there are a few more surprises waiting for ya.

Congrats on getting it there in one piece!!

jason65 · 03-23-2009, 08:00 AM

Small back window, shlong bed. Nice choice.

72BlckButy · 03-23-2009, 08:15 AM

Great looking truck!

joe231 · 03-23-2009, 08:42 AM

nice!!!

**Captainfab** · 03-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Nice looking '65 Custom Cab. Looks like all the CC trim is there too.

jchav62 · 03-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Nice truck!

kizer · 03-23-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason65

Small back window, shlong bed. Nice choice.

Its nice to see there are more than a few of us with small windows and shlong beds.

sidthirteen · 03-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Nice truck!!!

joehalford01 · 03-24-2009, 12:28 AM

thanks for the compliments guys. i already ordered this:

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...at=1074&page=1

I'm thinking about using these wheels:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

or these:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Will they work with disc brakes? Will they fit overall? I don't know anything about wheels yet- offset, backspacing, how the width translates to actual tire size. Am I right in thinking 15x8's in the front and 15x10's in the back or should i use 15x8's all around? 15x7's?

**Captainfab** · 03-24-2009, 01:00 AM

Both of those wheels will work with disc brakes, but I don't know if the one with 4.75 back spacing will work on your truck. Another member recently got some wheels with 4.250 or 4.50 backspacing and had interference issues. I know that the ones with 3.75 will fit. You should be fine with 15 x 10's in the back, but you might need to message the wheel opening inner lip a little, depending on tire size and how low you go. Keep me in mind when you need your power steering and power brake conversion parts.

joehalford01 · 03-24-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Both of those wheels will work with disc brakes, but I don't know if the one with 4.75 back spacing will work on your truck. Another member recently got some wheels with 4.250 or 4.50 backspacing and had interference issues. I know that the ones with 3.75 will fit. You should be fine with 15 x 10's in the back, but you might need to message the wheel opening inner lip a little, depending on tire size and how low you go. Keep me in mind when you need your power steering and power brake conversion parts.

Cool, thanks man. Appreciate it and I will.

TimE · 03-24-2009, 09:26 AM

Cool truck!

**Corts60** · 03-24-2009, 09:27 AM

Nice rig! Looks like that engine has seen some abuse, any plans with it? Welcome aboard!

joehalford01 · 03-25-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Nice rig! Looks like that engine has seen some abuse, any plans with it? Welcome aboard!

Not really sure. I have a ton of parts from my other truck including a 10" bridge kit and bags, etc all still new in the box. I really bought it to have something else to drive while i wrench on my vette. So for now, fresh brakes, wheels, tires, pressure wash and throw some fresh gaskets on the motor, maybe hei distributor since i have one already, and probably leave the one barrel on it for gas mileage. After i get the suspension rebuilt on my vette i'll dig into the whole air ride set-up. Getting it to layout and get a logo on the side to the nature of "parts hauler" or something. lol. That's all i'm thinking right now. A little spendy but not super high dollar like some of the other trucks i've seen. I think i'm even going to leave the huge redneck rear bumper and front battering ram too lol.

1961chevy · 03-25-2009, 02:40 AM

nice find, expecially for the area

03-23-2009, 12:02 AM	#1
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	got her home So I got the 65 home yesterday, took some pics for you guys. You can see in this one the headlight is busted. The tread (went down to the steel cord) on the passenger tire came completely off while it was being towed, snapped up, and shattered the headlight. I'm glad I didn't listen to my buddy and "jus drive it man" lol. As soon as the tow truck driver was pulling out of the drive, i took the tow mirrors off and added an old peep mirror, then replaced the headlight with one i had on hand. I sold the rear wheels from my 63 that i had but i still had the fronts and the tires are in better shape so i threw those on real quick as well. I don't intend to keep them on but it'll work as a temp fix (it looks good raked but the wheels are way to small, they look lost with all that head room). I also figured out what all that horrible drivetrain noise was that i thought was a bad transmission. The previous owner seemed to think that a wire coat hanger would be perfect for securing the exhaust system to the driver side trailing arm so that the muffler could rest snuggly on the driveshaft.... I plan to do the brakes first (after i fix the muffler...with my cutting torch lol); i'll have some questions for you soon.

03-23-2009, 12:21 AM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: got her home The muffler thing made me laugh, dude.....Im sure there are a few more surprises waiting for ya. Congrats on getting it there in one piece!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-23-2009, 08:00 AM	#3
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: got her home Small back window, shlong bed. Nice choice.

03-23-2009, 08:15 AM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: got her home Great looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: got her home nice!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-23-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: got her home Nice looking '65 Custom Cab. Looks like all the CC trim is there too. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-23-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: got her home Nice truck! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-23-2009, 09:54 PM	#9
sidthirteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: riverside,ca Posts: 150	Re: got her home Nice truck!!!

03-24-2009, 12:28 AM	#10
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	Re: got her home thanks for the compliments guys. i already ordered this: http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...at=1074&page=1 I'm thinking about using these wheels: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku or these: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Will they work with disc brakes? Will they fit overall? I don't know anything about wheels yet- offset, backspacing, how the width translates to actual tire size. Am I right in thinking 15x8's in the front and 15x10's in the back or should i use 15x8's all around? 15x7's?

03-24-2009, 01:00 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: got her home Both of those wheels will work with disc brakes, but I don't know if the one with 4.75 back spacing will work on your truck. Another member recently got some wheels with 4.250 or 4.50 backspacing and had interference issues. I know that the ones with 3.75 will fit. You should be fine with 15 x 10's in the back, but you might need to message the wheel opening inner lip a little, depending on tire size and how low you go. Keep me in mind when you need your power steering and power brake conversion parts. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 03-24-2009 at 01:00 AM.

03-24-2009, 09:26 AM	#13
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: got her home Cool truck! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-24-2009, 09:27 AM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: got her home Nice rig! Looks like that engine has seen some abuse, any plans with it? Welcome aboard! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-25-2009, 02:40 AM	#16
1961chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: strathmore california Posts: 17	Re: got her home nice find, expecially for the area

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