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02-26-2012, 05:04 PM
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Location: Wenatchee, Washington
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my project 65
Newbe from Washington state here. I found this 65 a couple weeks ago, $600, couldn't pass it up. I've been looking for just the right project truck for a while now. I wanted a 60-66 longbed, 1/2 ton, fleetside, V-8, auto and original paint. Wasn't asking for much was I? I found this one about 5 miles from my house. It's been sitting for 12 years. Little bit of rust in the lower part of the fenders and left rocker, but that's it. It had a worn out 283 that was pretty much running oil out the left side exhaust, and a leaky powerglide. I installed a '66 327 that I've had for a while just waiting to find something to put it in, and a 350 trans. Plans are to lower it a bit(springs are on there way) clean it up, keep the patina for now. Find some rally wheels for it and drive it. I own a tranmission repair shop and started business in 1966, so I am going to have our logo painted on the side and try to make it look like it was my shop truck since we opened shop in '66. I will keep pics coming as I go along.
   
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02-26-2012, 05:21 PM
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Location: Fairfield Maine
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Re: my project 65
Very cool truck! We love pics here so dont be shy. Oh yeah welcome aboard!
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02-26-2012, 05:59 PM
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Location: Gresham , Oregon
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Re: my project 65
Welcome aboard !!! Like the truck !!
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02-27-2012, 01:20 AM
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Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: my project 65
Welcome to the forum
 Looks like you found a decent truck to build.....not that easy to find here in the Northwest.
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03-03-2012, 04:20 PM
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Location: Orient, Oregon
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Re: my project 65
You know, that truck aint so far from bein' a real nice ride.
How bout some more pictures ...specially that interior.. I'm thinkin that's a fairly low miler. Floor mats, seat and pedals look pristine.. Welcome to the group.
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03-03-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: my project 65
seems like a killer ride as is. should be a lot of fun for you.
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03-03-2012, 09:50 PM
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Re: my project 65
Load that baby up with some of them delicious Wenatchee apples and come see us guys & gals out west!
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03-03-2012, 10:40 PM
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Re: my project 65
Rodger on the apples....
We sure do build some good beer....... Maybe we could meet half way.
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03-04-2012, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
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Re: my project 65
It is a fairly straight truck. Belonged to the person I bopght it from granpa, guess it was his toy. Got it lowered and been cleaning up the inside. I will post some pics later. I am always willing to trade Washington apples for Oregon beer.
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03-04-2012, 04:36 PM
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Re: my project 65
Outstanding. Nice truck, nice story and I love the seat cover. Looks very deluxe 1950’s with the two tone pattern. And welcome to the forum!
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03-05-2012, 04:16 AM
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Re: my project 65
Welcome truck looks good should be a fun ride!!
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03-05-2012, 09:19 AM
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Re: my project 65
Great start, welcome to the forum..
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03-05-2012, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
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Re: my project 65
Was wondering what shock I can use on the front end. I lowered it with some 3" drop springs. I know there are places that sell them, but I was wondering if anybody found some others that would work from another type car/truck, so I could just go to my local parts strore and get some.
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03-08-2012, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
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Re: my project 65
Got my lowering springs installed, might go a little lower on the front once I get different wheels and tires on. Some PO cut out the ashtray area to make room for an 8 track so I decided to make me an ashtray delete panel. Cut up a couple old ashtrays and welded them back together the right size. It is not finished yet, but you get the idea. The seat cleaned up pretty nice.
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