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Old 01-16-2012, 09:56 PM   #1
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Picked up a '65 Panel

So I have been looking around for a Suburban or Pane from '64-'72 for a while. Not really serious unless the right deal came up. Then a couple weeks ago I sold our '00 Jeep Cherokee so I had funds to get more serious. Been looking for the last couple weeks. Went to check out a few and was disappointed. Rust buckets and bondo queens. I happened across this '65 Panel and checked it out yesterday. It has a minor dent in the lower rear drivers corner due to the lug nuts coming off and allowing the wheel to dismount from the drum. Outside of that, it truly has almost zero rust and is a good 3 footer paint job. Not perfect but the nicest I have had in an old truck.

I need to completely do the suspension as it still wears drums and most of the original parts. Add power steering and disc brakes, etc., etc. It currently has 22" wheels which are definitely going. Not sure what I am going to end up with but need to kind of decide so I know if I am going 5 lug or 6.

Here are a few teasers that I got just as I got home and needed to get the trailer back. It was dark after that. Likely this weekend I will get some more. I am stoked with this.





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Old 01-16-2012, 10:07 PM   #2
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Nice! What are you thinking for stance and rim size?
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Old 01-16-2012, 10:08 PM   #3
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Any inside pics?
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Old 01-16-2012, 10:41 PM   #4
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Nope, only pics I have at the moment.

Not sure on wheel size and overall stance. I might do airbags on this project as I have wanted to do that on one for a while. Who knows?
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Old 01-16-2012, 10:47 PM   #5
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Nice panel! Minus those wheels! Nice find and keep us posted
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Old 01-17-2012, 12:38 PM   #6
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Very cool!!
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Old 01-17-2012, 01:41 PM   #7
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Great looking truck. More pics please
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Old 01-17-2012, 02:05 PM   #8
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

the mini truck rims need to hit CL, but the truck itself is wicked.
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Old 01-17-2012, 02:13 PM   #9
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Sweet ride!!! Congrats!
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Old 01-17-2012, 03:05 PM   #10
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the mini truck rims need to hit CL, but the truck itself is wicked.
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That's where they will be headed. Luckily the PO gave me the slot mag wheels and tires so I can at least swap these off. As it is, the rears are hitting the wheel wells.
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:26 PM   #11
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

nice panel, dont look like it needs much but a wheel change and that driverside panel fixed and you would be go to go!!
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Old 01-17-2012, 05:29 PM   #12
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

It needs some engine tuning (think the timing is off), some little bits (rear door handle, door seals, interior, etc.) and a redo of the suspension.

In reality, a tune and putting the other wheels on and I likely could be driving it. That's my weekend plan but they are saying it's going to be raining all weekend.
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Old 01-19-2012, 05:55 PM   #13
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Cant wait to see pics with the slots on it!
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Old 01-19-2012, 07:19 PM   #14
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It needs some engine tuning (think the timing is off), some little bits (rear door handle, door seals, interior, etc.) and a redo of the suspension.

In reality, a tune and putting the other wheels on and I likely could be driving it. That's my weekend plan but they are saying it's going to be raining all weekend.
Very Nice Panel ...if you have six lug axles now and your thinking of changing to 5. rear axle width may be a challenge. Whats under the hood?
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Old 01-19-2012, 08:34 PM   #15
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

very nice ride. I maybe the only one that thinks this but the wheels are not that bad.
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Old 01-19-2012, 09:06 PM   #16
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Pretty sweet and if you need a rear bumper I have one just up the 5 from ya.
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Old 01-19-2012, 09:54 PM   #17
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Pretty sweet and if you need a rear bumper I have one just up the 5 from ya.
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Very Nice Panel ...if you have six lug axles now and your thinking of changing to 5. rear axle width may be a challenge. Whats under the hood?
I am likely going to convert over to 5 lug but likely will got with a axle conversion kit, to keep the same housing. CPP, ECE and others offer them.
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Old 01-20-2012, 05:07 PM   #18
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Okay, got the wheels swapped off and some engine and inside pics. Did a little tune on the engine and it's running better but based on what is happening with the timing mark, I think the outer ring on the balancer has slipped. As I get more into it, I keep finding hokey stuff done. Need to sort out the under dash wiring.

Also while swapping wheels, of which had a mixed set of lug nuts, some mag style and some acorn style <slaps forehead>, it looks that the front coils were cut really short and the rear coils were heated. Why the heck people just can't spend the couple hundred dollars on a proper set of springs is beyond me... oh well.

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Nice score and looks better with the slots.
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Yeah...I agree. Looks much better. Id sell the other ones and have more $ for truck toys.
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Nice! And so much better with the slots.
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Old 01-21-2012, 01:31 AM   #22
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Yep, much better with the slots

Very nice panel. I'd like to find one someday......like I need another vehicle
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very nice score
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Old 01-24-2012, 02:11 PM   #24
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Re: Picked up a '65 Panel

Looks tough with the slotted mags! Maybe a size or two smaller tire in the front would look killer also! Just a thought, but a whole lot classier with slots!
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Nice horn!!

Check the mounting on those seats, with the seat belts in them you want to make sure the floor will hold the seat in an accident. You don't want the bolts pulling through the floor and sending you into the steering wheel or worse.
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