Lost My 65

[LostMy65]

I am really close to having my 66 back together and drivable.
So I'm starting to think of what to do when I start on my 65.

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Top on the list:

#1; get that soggy carpet up and let that floor dry. - DONE
#2; give her a good cleaning.
#3; get those bumpers back right side up.
#4; park her under cover and get my 66 back together.
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Got the carpet tore up and she's been parked in a completely enclosed costco carport since I first drove her home.

I really need to quit looking at the parts forum.
I have quite a list of things I would like, but don't really need.
I have to prioritize my funds and concentrate on first getting my 65 to be a great daily driver and the body panels restored and protected.
I need to keep reminding myself that chrome knobs and the like is money that doesn't need to be spent when I have more important expenses.

So, first on my list is get the brakes upgraded.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I am really close to having my 66 back together and drivable.
So I'm starting to think of what to do when I start on my 65.


So, first on my list is get the brakes upgraded.

Why does it have to be a driver right away?

My truck was down 3 years, collecting things for the build and information and ideas of how to do what I wanted to do.

If you have a 61 frame, is it still a torsion front end?

If so, either swap the front suspension like you did the 66.
There are minor issues involving that and its work OR...
change out the frame to a 63-66 style.

Before you say thats too much work,,,, I move my truck over to another frame in a weekend and the $60 bushing kit was the most expensive part..

Of course, I had the frame itself prepped and ready and I drove the truck as it was while I was doing the frame.

Just tossing around ideas friend.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Why does it have to be a driver right away?

My truck was down 3 years, collecting things for the build and information and ideas of how to do what I wanted to do.

If you have a 61 frame, is it still a torsion front end?

If so, either swap the front suspension like you did the 66.
There are minor issues involving that and its work OR...
change out the frame to a 63-66 style.

Before you say thats too much work,,,, I move my truck over to another frame in a weekend and the $60 bushing kit was the most expensive part..

Of course, I had the frame itself prepped and ready and I drove the truck as it was while I was doing the frame.

Just tossing around ideas friend.

I do appreciate suggestions for sure.
However;
I just got her back, so I want to drive it for a few years.
Enjoy the moment.
So first is to upgrade the front to discs.
I'm keeping it on the 62 frame with the torsions for several reasons;
mostly because of a couple 'micky-rig' jobs that I and my uncle did.
(I'll get some pics) Those 'micky-rig' fixes are memories that I want to keep with the truck.
So once I feel good about the drivability and reliability, then I'll do a slow process rolling preservation / restoration - mainly body panels and rust repair. All the while keeping a look out for a good deal on a more highway friendly transmission than the sm420 it has now.
Then, later on I'll tear her down and clean up the frame along with possibly a complete frame-up restore.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I do appreciate suggestions for sure.
However;
I just got her back, so I want to drive it for a few years.
Enjoy the moment.
So first is to upgrade the front to discs.
I'm keeping it on the 62 frame with the torsions for several reasons;<,,,,,,>, later on I'll tear her down and clean up the frame along with possibly a complete frame-up restore.

She's your baby so build, restore or customize her your way. That's the beauty of this hobby.
As for disks on the torsion front clip, never seen them. Doesn't mean they don't exist of course but from my limited experience, disks are why most guys abandon the torsion front. Well, that and air bags.
Best of luck my friend

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

She's your baby so build, restore or customize her your way. That's the beauty of this hobby.
As for disks on the torsion front clip, never seen them. Doesn't mean they don't exist of course but from my limited experience, disks are why most guys abandon the torsion front. Well, that and air bags.
Best of luck my friend

There's been disc spindles available for 60-62 a while now. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400272
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[Revoh]

It really is cool that you got it back after all this!

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

There's been disc spindles available for 60-62 a while now. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400272
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WELL, there you go then.....
Sounds like a plan...

['63GENIII]

I've been away for a while and missed the part where you got her back. I went back and re-read the entire thread and what a great story. Congrats! I will be following your build thread too just so I can see what becomes of her. Again great story, congrats and thanks for sharing!

[pdxhall]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I am really close to having my 66 back together and drivable.
So I'm starting to think of what to do when I start on my 65.



Got the carpet tore up and she's been parked in a completely enclosed costco carport since I first drove her home.

I really need to quit looking at the parts forum.
I have quite a list of things I would like, but don't really need.
I have to prioritize my funds and concentrate on first getting my 65 to be a great daily driver and the body panels restored and protected.
I need to keep reminding myself that chrome knobs and the like is money that doesn't need to be spent when I have more important expenses.

So, first on my list is get the brakes upgraded.

I know exactly what you mean on the parts issues. I'm so far away from needing some things like new seats, knobs, and whatever, but I keep looking and finding all these great deals that are hard to pass up now and concentrate on the "I need this now" parts. I guess if the deal is just too good to pass up I'll snag it, but still try to keep in control. I can tell you're just itching to get started on that truck now that you got it back and it looks from the pictures to be still very solid. Good luck and I'll definitely be following your progress on this one as well as the service truck.