'65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

65ona90 · 08-22-2009, 03:46 PM

I figured i should start a build thread on this project incase anyone else is thinking about updating to a 88-98 type frame swap. I started with a solid 65 body, it was litterally sitting on an early 70's chevy frame with 6 x 6's and ratchet straps. So i figured since i didn't have the original running gear to start with, why not do a little updating. I started stripping a '90 C3500 extended cab long bed truck down to a frame with running gear (it was a running driving truck to begin with. Wire wheeled and painted the frame, then started the long and exhausting measuring process. The original cab mounts of the 65 fell directly center of the of the 90's frame rails. Blasted the holes in the frame and with some help of the body lift pucks mounted the cab. The wheel to wheel center measurement is exactly 1" different than original 65 measurment. The front clip was mocked up and now i am in the process of making mounts for the original BBC radiator. As far as suspension goes i just finished putting the belltech 8" rear flipkit on it, Kind of makes it look like its pulling a holeshot. I'll update some more pictures of steering connections, shifter linkages and the like in a little while.

MXmaniac · 08-22-2009, 04:36 PM

Sounds like you're moving right along. Got any pics?

65ona90 · 08-23-2009, 12:04 AM

Sorry about that, this should give you an idea. I uploaded a photo of the truck i started with and then stripped. Unfortunatly i don't have any play by play pictures of the cab install. tomorrow i will grab some photos of the cab mounts on the frame now. It may take a few posts, internet is running at about half speed today.

65ona90 · 08-23-2009, 09:43 PM

Here is some pics of putting the cab and front clip on

65ona90 · 08-23-2009, 10:00 PM

Here is a few good comparo's of the rear lowering kit.

65ona90 · 08-23-2009, 10:52 PM

Heres a quick snapshot of the interior with the '90 bench seat sitting in there.

protrash64 · 08-23-2009, 10:55 PM

pics are no bueno........

65ona90 · 08-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Sorry about the pics not loading, they should all work now. How to use the work computer.

65ona90 · 08-25-2009, 12:15 PM

Soooo i set the bed on last night to see what kind of work its going to require. I think i have some work to do, what do you think? After measuring it out it looks like the bed needs to come down 4" in the front and almost 7" in the rear. I'm going to pull the bed wood out of it and see what kind of new cross members are going to need to be fabbed.

**Captainfab** · 08-26-2009, 12:25 AM

Yep you definitely have some work to do. Are you sure the back of the cab doesn't need to come up some more? Or is it an illusion since you have lowered only the rear?

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Originally Posted by 65ona90

Soooo i set the bed on last night to see what kind of work its going to require. I think i have some work to do, what do you think? After measuring it out it looks like the bed needs to come down 4" in the front and almost 7" in the rear. I'm going to pull the bed wood out of it and see what kind of new cross members are going to need to be fabbed.

65ona90 · 08-27-2009, 11:54 AM

It's an illusion, before the rear ws lowered the cab sat nice and level on the frame. With the cambo of the rear lowered and it being on a little bit of a hill, it looks way out of wack.

08-22-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	'65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread I figured i should start a build thread on this project incase anyone else is thinking about updating to a 88-98 type frame swap. I started with a solid 65 body, it was litterally sitting on an early 70's chevy frame with 6 x 6's and ratchet straps. So i figured since i didn't have the original running gear to start with, why not do a little updating. I started stripping a '90 C3500 extended cab long bed truck down to a frame with running gear (it was a running driving truck to begin with. Wire wheeled and painted the frame, then started the long and exhausting measuring process. The original cab mounts of the 65 fell directly center of the of the 90's frame rails. Blasted the holes in the frame and with some help of the body lift pucks mounted the cab. The wheel to wheel center measurement is exactly 1" different than original 65 measurment. The front clip was mocked up and now i am in the process of making mounts for the original BBC radiator. As far as suspension goes i just finished putting the belltech 8" rear flipkit on it, Kind of makes it look like its pulling a holeshot. I'll update some more pictures of steering connections, shifter linkages and the like in a little while.

08-22-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Sounds like you're moving right along. Got any pics? __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

08-23-2009, 12:04 AM	#3
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Sorry about that, this should give you an idea. I uploaded a photo of the truck i started with and then stripped. Unfortunatly i don't have any play by play pictures of the cab install. tomorrow i will grab some photos of the cab mounts on the frame now. It may take a few posts, internet is running at about half speed today. Attached Images

08-23-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Here is some pics of putting the cab and front clip on Attached Images Last edited by 65ona90; 08-24-2009 at 12:09 PM.

08-23-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Here is a few good comparo's of the rear lowering kit. Attached Images Last edited by 65ona90; 08-24-2009 at 12:12 PM.

08-23-2009, 10:52 PM	#6
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Heres a quick snapshot of the interior with the '90 bench seat sitting in there. Attached Images __________________ '65 C10 Body/'90 C3500 Driveline '69 Chevy Nova SS (restored street/strip) '66 Chevy II/Nova Gasser (work in progress) '53 Chevy 210 Sled '79 Chevy K5 Blazer (work horse) '05 GMC Canyon It's worth putting money into as long as it wears a bowtie Last edited by 65ona90; 08-24-2009 at 12:14 PM.

08-23-2009, 10:55 PM	#7
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08-24-2009, 12:15 PM	#8
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Sorry about the pics not loading, they should all work now. How to use the work computer. __________________ '65 C10 Body/'90 C3500 Driveline '69 Chevy Nova SS (restored street/strip) '66 Chevy II/Nova Gasser (work in progress) '53 Chevy 210 Sled '79 Chevy K5 Blazer (work horse) '05 GMC Canyon It's worth putting money into as long as it wears a bowtie

08-25-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread Soooo i set the bed on last night to see what kind of work its going to require. I think i have some work to do, what do you think? After measuring it out it looks like the bed needs to come down 4" in the front and almost 7" in the rear. I'm going to pull the bed wood out of it and see what kind of new cross members are going to need to be fabbed. Attached Images __________________ '65 C10 Body/'90 C3500 Driveline '69 Chevy Nova SS (restored street/strip) '66 Chevy II/Nova Gasser (work in progress) '53 Chevy 210 Sled '79 Chevy K5 Blazer (work horse) '05 GMC Canyon It's worth putting money into as long as it wears a bowtie

08-27-2009, 11:54 AM	#11
65ona90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 19	Re: '65 C10/'90 C3500 Build Up Thread It's an illusion, before the rear ws lowered the cab sat nice and level on the frame. With the cambo of the rear lowered and it being on a little bit of a hill, it looks way out of wack. __________________ '65 C10 Body/'90 C3500 Driveline '69 Chevy Nova SS (restored street/strip) '66 Chevy II/Nova Gasser (work in progress) '53 Chevy 210 Sled '79 Chevy K5 Blazer (work horse) '05 GMC Canyon It's worth putting money into as long as it wears a bowtie

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