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terryw554 · 09-25-2013, 11:32 AM

Does anyone know if you have to do any firewall or floor mods to make the 6.2 and 6L80E fit in this truck?

terryw554 · 11-12-2013, 05:42 PM

anybody here ever put a 62 dash in a 65? I really like the looks of a 62 dash better than the 65

Layrokr · 11-12-2013, 05:47 PM

I don't want to diss on Scott's but you might want to consider your options.

Lugnutz65 · 11-12-2013, 07:59 PM

Here in Columbia, SC I know a guy who has a set of FIBERGLASS "wider than normal" rear stepside fenders and they are for sale. I can get his phone number to you by PM. One of the fenders has a split along the bottom but I would guess that it could be easily repaired. I'll help any way I can if you are interested. Nice truck and tanks for the nice pics!

terryw554 · 11-13-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Here in Columbia, SC I know a guy who has a set of FIBERGLASS "wider than normal" rear stepside fenders and they are for sale. I can get his phone number to you by PM. One of the fenders has a split along the bottom but I would guess that it could be easily repaired. I'll help any way I can if you are interested. Nice truck and tanks for the nice pics!

Thanks but I want to keep all the original sheet metal.

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-16-2013, 10:14 PM

One could make a slice along the crease near the top of the fender then pull the wheel opening out 2" then fill in the gap. So instead of the crease being the widest part the lower section would be.

Then there would be no reason to mess with the step and you would have a wider fender.

wutnxt · 12-23-2013, 07:54 PM

6.2 fits in....but You have to cut a big tunnel to get the tranny in....depending on how low you want to get it to go. But if i get where your going and depending what you have for a floor hump it's a pretty big cut.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-23-2013, 10:37 PM

This is getting perrty cool! We need pictures to! LOL!

terryw554 · 01-03-2014, 12:25 PM

Well now that the holidays are over finally making some progress. Borrowed some wheels to mock up the rear and see what I'm going to have to do to get these big ass tires to fit (305/50/20's). I spaced the rear fenders out 2" and I think thats going to do it, along with narrowing the fender lip about 1/2". I was worried it might look funny, but I like it, I like the way the bed is the same width as the cab now, I only moved the bottom of the fender out about 1 3/8 so the step is not as severely misaligned, got an idea how I'm going to fix that. Its also going to be a challenge getting it as low as I want with 32" tall tires.

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-03-2014, 12:31 PM

Nice rims! Look perrty neat!

terryw554 · 01-03-2014, 12:42 PM

So far I've found 2 small rust holes on the front of the hood and a little rust on the drivers side vertical drip rail. Zero rust in the floors,rockers or cab!! Started welding the seam up in the hood and working on all the gaps, trying to get them as perfect as possible.

terryw554 · 01-03-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Nice rims! Look perrty neat!

I won't be using those wheels, I just borrowed them to mock up with, these are the wheels I'm leaning towards right now, just need to be sure about backspacing before I order them.

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-03-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by terryw554

I won't be using those wheels, I just borrowed them to mock up with, these are the wheels I'm leaning towards right now, just need to be sure about backspacing before I order them.

Nice! Keep up the good work!

McMurphy · 01-03-2014, 04:53 PM

Wow and Wow !!
I really like the wheels that are on there too

terryw554 · 01-17-2014, 09:53 AM

little more progress, got the 62 dash installed, I grafted the 65 dash ends on to the 62 dash, came out real nice I think, and was pretty easy

racecougar · 01-17-2014, 10:09 AM

Looks great! The dash will be one of those mods that many won't notice, but those who do will fully appreciate. I did the same with another car I built, and it's interesting to watch people do a double-take at car shows.

Mater/10 · 01-17-2014, 11:58 AM

This is an Awesome Build Slick Keep up the Solid Work!

terryw554 · 01-23-2014, 11:26 AM

experimented with an exhaust exit on an old rear fender, and started smoothing out the center of the dash

Shooters_7 · 01-26-2014, 07:03 PM

Your not going to enjoy the trans fitment. A 4L80 is a really tight fit and the 6L80 is going to need the trans tunnel enlarged. Love the wheels you picked out and should be a killer truck when your done! Mast performance up their in your neck of the woods has some nice cam kits for those motors too!

The Porterbuilt suspension package may give you better handling around corners compared to anything else. I hope to have mine up and driving this summer. Good luck and keep up the good work!

terryw554 · 01-27-2014, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooters_7

Your not going to enjoy the trans fitment. A 4L80 is a really tight fit and the 6L80 is going to need the trans tunnel enlarged. Love the wheels you picked out and should be a killer truck when your done! Mast performance up their in your neck of the woods has some nice cam kits for those motors too!

The Porterbuilt suspension package may give you better handling around corners compared to anything else. I hope to have mine up and driving this summer. Good luck and keep up the good work!

thanks! I know a couple of guys that work at Mast, they took me on a little tour through the place a few weeks ago and I bought a cam kit while I was there. They have a very impressive set up. What part of Texas are you in?

Shooters_7 · 01-27-2014, 11:09 AM

Conroe area...so right down 5 from ya.

Low Elco · 01-27-2014, 11:27 AM

Ummmm.... Shop not clean enough. Please try harder.

Nice lookin work!

McMurphy · 01-27-2014, 01:28 PM

Two questions for you:
How did you mod up the step to account for the 2" spacer you did on the rear fenders, and could you post up a photo of that please?
I think this is an interesting mod, and seems like it would be fairly easy to accomodate, the step being my only question point....

What did you use for those exhaust outlets?
I am also very interested in that mod as well !!

Thanks

Shooters_7 · 01-27-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shooters_7

Conroe area...so right down 5 from ya.

Should have been 59.... that's what I get for using my phone!

terryw554 · 01-27-2014, 01:58 PM

the chrome tips are off a 2012 Chrysler 300, I will bolt them to the fender and the exhaust pipe will just go inside it ,should be easier than trying to get a tip to fit perfectly in the fender hole, and also give it some room to move around a little. I haven't done the step mod yet but heres a drawing of my plan. this would a top view looking down at the step. I have an old step I'm going to experiment with.

09-25-2013, 11:32 AM	#26
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! Does anyone know if you have to do any firewall or floor mods to make the 6.2 and 6L80E fit in this truck?

11-12-2013, 05:42 PM	#27
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! anybody here ever put a 62 dash in a 65? I really like the looks of a 62 dash better than the 65

11-12-2013, 05:47 PM	#28
Layrokr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Wa. Posts: 70	Re: Barn find!! I don't want to diss on Scott's but you might want to consider your options.

11-12-2013, 07:59 PM	#29
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Barn find!! Here in Columbia, SC I know a guy who has a set of FIBERGLASS "wider than normal" rear stepside fenders and they are for sale. I can get his phone number to you by PM. One of the fenders has a split along the bottom but I would guess that it could be easily repaired. I'll help any way I can if you are interested. Nice truck and tanks for the nice pics! __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

11-16-2013, 10:14 PM	#31
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Barn find!! One could make a slice along the crease near the top of the fender then pull the wheel opening out 2" then fill in the gap. So instead of the crease being the widest part the lower section would be. Then there would be no reason to mess with the step and you would have a wider fender. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

12-23-2013, 07:54 PM	#32
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Barn find!! 6.2 fits in....but You have to cut a big tunnel to get the tranny in....depending on how low you want to get it to go. But if i get where your going and depending what you have for a floor hump it's a pretty big cut. __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

12-23-2013, 10:37 PM	#33
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Barn find!! This is getting perrty cool! We need pictures to! LOL! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-03-2014, 12:25 PM	#34
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! Well now that the holidays are over finally making some progress. Borrowed some wheels to mock up the rear and see what I'm going to have to do to get these big ass tires to fit (305/50/20's). I spaced the rear fenders out 2" and I think thats going to do it, along with narrowing the fender lip about 1/2". I was worried it might look funny, but I like it, I like the way the bed is the same width as the cab now, I only moved the bottom of the fender out about 1 3/8 so the step is not as severely misaligned, got an idea how I'm going to fix that. Its also going to be a challenge getting it as low as I want with 32" tall tires. Attached Images

01-03-2014, 12:31 PM	#35
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Barn find!! Nice rims! Look perrty neat! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-03-2014, 12:42 PM	#36
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! So far I've found 2 small rust holes on the front of the hood and a little rust on the drivers side vertical drip rail. Zero rust in the floors,rockers or cab!! Started welding the seam up in the hood and working on all the gaps, trying to get them as perfect as possible. Attached Images

01-03-2014, 04:53 PM	#39
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Barn find!! Wow and Wow !! I really like the wheels that are on there too __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-17-2014, 09:53 AM	#40
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! little more progress, got the 62 dash installed, I grafted the 65 dash ends on to the 62 dash, came out real nice I think, and was pretty easy Attached Images

01-17-2014, 10:09 AM	#41
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: Barn find!! Looks great! The dash will be one of those mods that many won't notice, but those who do will fully appreciate. I did the same with another car I built, and it's interesting to watch people do a double-take at car shows. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-17-2014, 11:58 AM	#42
Mater/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Barn find!! This is an Awesome Build Slick Keep up the Solid Work! __________________ 1964 Chevorlet Custom 10 350/350 ,ps,mb,A/c,BBW -Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608625 1969 Chevy Nova 2 dr I6 250/powerglide 1967,68,69,70,71,72 Chevy Frankenstein

01-23-2014, 11:26 AM	#43
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! experimented with an exhaust exit on an old rear fender, and started smoothing out the center of the dash Attached Images



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01-26-2014, 07:03 PM	#44
Shooters_7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 410	Re: Barn find!! Your not going to enjoy the trans fitment. A 4L80 is a really tight fit and the 6L80 is going to need the trans tunnel enlarged. Love the wheels you picked out and should be a killer truck when your done! Mast performance up their in your neck of the woods has some nice cam kits for those motors too! The Porterbuilt suspension package may give you better handling around corners compared to anything else. I hope to have mine up and driving this summer. Good luck and keep up the good work! __________________ Conner 1965 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535078

01-27-2014, 11:09 AM	#46
Shooters_7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 410	Re: Barn find!! Conroe area...so right down 5 from ya. __________________ Conner 1965 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535078

01-27-2014, 11:27 AM	#47
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Barn find!! Ummmm.... Shop not clean enough. Please try harder. Nice lookin work! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-27-2014, 01:28 PM	#48
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Barn find!! Two questions for you: How did you mod up the step to account for the 2" spacer you did on the rear fenders, and could you post up a photo of that please? I think this is an interesting mod, and seems like it would be fairly easy to accomodate, the step being my only question point.... What did you use for those exhaust outlets? I am also very interested in that mod as well !! Thanks __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-27-2014, 01:58 PM	#50
terryw554 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: lufkin tx Posts: 37	Re: Barn find!! the chrome tips are off a 2012 Chrysler 300, I will bolt them to the fender and the exhaust pipe will just go inside it ,should be easier than trying to get a tip to fit perfectly in the fender hole, and also give it some room to move around a little. I haven't done the step mod yet but heres a drawing of my plan. this would a top view looking down at the step. I have an old step I'm going to experiment with. Attached Images

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