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billybaloo · 01-23-2011, 08:51 PM

Hello from Florida. Just wanted to introduce myself and show my recent purchase, a 1965 short bed. I have been reading up on all post's that have been posted for about six months now. You guys have given me the inspiration and courage to tackle this project. The truck came less engine and transmission - and the all to common rust issues around rockers, cab corners and outer floors. My goal is to repair the rust and install an Oldsmobile 455 with a turbo 400 that was taken out of my Cutlass. That engine pushed the Cutlass to a 13:28 at 98mph in the quarter and should be a fun power plant for the C-10. Please keep the info coming as I have bitten off a big chunk of "What the hell was I thinking?" as far as over estimating my experience, knowledge and abilities. This will be my second engine install, my first time with bodywork and welding. Thanks for the time Bill.

billybaloo · 01-23-2011, 08:56 PM

Here's a couple more pics.

ratty 46 · 01-23-2011, 09:26 PM

Interesting project. You don't see that many Olds engines, at least now a days, used in this style truck.

I'm scribed ....

Keep us posted on the progress.

Ratty 46

62ShortStep · 01-23-2011, 09:27 PM

Hi Bill- Cool truck, but uhm...is that very sweet 1941 Packard yours?

billybaloo · 01-23-2011, 09:32 PM

Wow! Very, very good eye! yes it is mine. Had it about three years now. When I got the car it was about 85% restored. I had a local guy finish it. If you want I can post a pic or two of it. it's pretty sweet car.

62ShortStep · 01-23-2011, 10:07 PM

More Packard pics please!

SS317 · 01-23-2011, 10:33 PM

Cool truck. Welcome, I'm new too and love this board for the info and class it seems to provide so far.
I'd like more picts of the packard too!!!

protrash64 · 01-23-2011, 10:52 PM

from AZ. If that Olds is that stout you mite want to do a brake upgrade, too!!

likaroc13 · 01-23-2011, 11:23 PM

welcome aboard, & good luck with the truck project...sounds like fun! those other rides in the garage look nice too

billybaloo · 01-23-2011, 11:31 PM

Protrash64, the engine that went back into the Cutlass ran 11:30 @ 118mph, It too has drum breaks! only got to run it ounce and they said no more until cage.

Here are some pictures of the Forty one. It is a model 120 straight eight with overdrive.

Ok 62shortstep, what year is the other Packard in the background? If you get the year and model, you will be THE MAN!

billybaloo · 01-23-2011, 11:32 PM

Background Packard.

62ShortStep · 01-23-2011, 11:45 PM

The picture is a bit fuzzy and small, but it looks like a '53 Patrician.

The '41 is S-W-E-E-T!

Sorry for the distraction from your main thread. I love stock old cars and trucks!

billybaloo · 01-24-2011, 12:01 AM

Very good. It's a 53 Cavalier. I give you full "The man" credits. I Believe the Only difference between the Patrician and Cavalier was the trim. The Patrician was a nicer package. Hey, I like to talk about any AMERICAN automobiles...no distraction. The truck build will be slow going. Work and $$ is slow coming these days. plus, I only have half a clue what I'm doing. Thanks to all that replied.

**DPowers** · 01-24-2011, 12:05 AM

Welcome- nice rides.

**Captainfab** · 01-24-2011, 01:54 AM

Welcome to the forum Bill

Very interesting build you have going.

01-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#1
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Hello Hello from Florida. Just wanted to introduce myself and show my recent purchase, a 1965 short bed. I have been reading up on all post's that have been posted for about six months now. You guys have given me the inspiration and courage to tackle this project. The truck came less engine and transmission - and the all to common rust issues around rockers, cab corners and outer floors. My goal is to repair the rust and install an Oldsmobile 455 with a turbo 400 that was taken out of my Cutlass. That engine pushed the Cutlass to a 13:28 at 98mph in the quarter and should be a fun power plant for the C-10. Please keep the info coming as I have bitten off a big chunk of "What the hell was I thinking?" as far as over estimating my experience, knowledge and abilities. This will be my second engine install, my first time with bodywork and welding. Thanks for the time Bill. Attached Images

01-23-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: Hello Here's a couple more pics. Attached Images

01-23-2011, 09:26 PM	#3
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Hello Interesting project. You don't see that many Olds engines, at least now a days, used in this style truck. I'm scribed .... Keep us posted on the progress. Ratty 46

01-23-2011, 09:27 PM	#4
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	Re: Hello Hi Bill- Cool truck, but uhm...is that very sweet 1941 Packard yours?

01-23-2011, 09:32 PM	#5
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: Hello Wow! Very, very good eye! yes it is mine. Had it about three years now. When I got the car it was about 85% restored. I had a local guy finish it. If you want I can post a pic or two of it. it's pretty sweet car.

01-23-2011, 10:07 PM	#6
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	Re: Hello More Packard pics please!

01-23-2011, 10:33 PM	#7
SS317 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruita, Colorado Posts: 222	Re: Hello Cool truck. Welcome, I'm new too and love this board for the info and class it seems to provide so far. I'd like more picts of the packard too!!!

01-23-2011, 10:52 PM	#8
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01-23-2011, 11:23 PM	#9
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Hello welcome aboard, & good luck with the truck project...sounds like fun! those other rides in the garage look nice too

01-23-2011, 11:31 PM	#10
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: Hello Protrash64, the engine that went back into the Cutlass ran 11:30 @ 118mph, It too has drum breaks! only got to run it ounce and they said no more until cage. Here are some pictures of the Forty one. It is a model 120 straight eight with overdrive. Ok 62shortstep, what year is the other Packard in the background? If you get the year and model, you will be THE MAN! Attached Images

01-23-2011, 11:32 PM	#11
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: Hello Background Packard. Attached Images

01-23-2011, 11:45 PM	#12
62ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 179	Re: Hello The picture is a bit fuzzy and small, but it looks like a '53 Patrician. The '41 is S-W-E-E-T! Sorry for the distraction from your main thread. I love stock old cars and trucks!

01-24-2011, 12:01 AM	#13
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: Hello Very good. It's a 53 Cavalier. I give you full "The man" credits. I Believe the Only difference between the Patrician and Cavalier was the trim. The Patrician was a nicer package. Hey, I like to talk about any AMERICAN automobiles...no distraction. The truck build will be slow going. Work and $$ is slow coming these days. plus, I only have half a clue what I'm doing. Thanks to all that replied.

01-24-2011, 12:05 AM	#14
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Hello Welcome- nice rides. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

01-24-2011, 01:54 AM	#15
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