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65StreetCruiser · 03-19-2004, 11:44 PM

OK Ya'll here is a pic of my old truck. It's a 65 SWB Big Back Window Custom Cab. I've got the ECE 4 in. 6 in. drop, Running a 67 275 H.P. 327 that I hoarded for years for the right project. 700r4 trans w/a painless wiring kit that shifts into OD automatically. All the suspension is 72 Chevy PU. PS,PB all from a 72 donor. Factory A/C that a buddy "GSFMECH" and I pulled out of a 66 I bought just for the A/C. 72 PU engine brackets. Tilt column w/65 Corvette steering wheel that GSFMECHs' father had had for years. Will post some engine shots and interior shots later. It is also running the original paint. Really hate to start on it because still looks pretty good.

jhow66 · 03-19-2004, 11:46 PM

sharp truck--give us some details on it.

65StreetCruiser · 03-20-2004, 12:30 AM

Here's an interior shot, it's also got a tach dash that I bought at the Pate Swap Meet a few years back.

jhow66 · 03-20-2004, 12:34 AM

More to the truck then meets the eye-thanks for details.

65StreetCruiser · 03-20-2004, 12:39 AM

Everyone seems to be going hi-tech, so I decided to go retro with the engine. Everything is stock, valve covers, air cleaner. Need to get to painting the booster and bracket.

SCOTI · 03-20-2004, 12:50 AM

That is one *****in ride. You nailed the stance perfectly. My old roomy had a 65 short-wide big back glass truck (including the all original faded white paint) & I loved to 'borrow' it as much as possible

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hobby67stepside · 03-20-2004, 12:51 AM

I really like the retro (original) look of the engine. Real nice pickup! I can't really tell from the pics, but if those are the 327 rocker covers that have a slight groove front to back (I think that is the way I remember them), I like them better than any aftermarket style.

cochran63 · 03-20-2004, 01:10 AM

Nice truck!

65StreetCruiser · 03-20-2004, 01:35 AM

hobby67stepside, the valve covers are the ones w/chevrolet script on them. I think I know the ones you are talking about, they had a rectangular panel in the center for a decal, and a groove on each end.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-20-2004, 01:44 AM

Nice looking ride ya got there!!!!

72chevytruckguy · 03-20-2004, 02:34 AM

Great stance! I just love the guage clusters on those trucks.

theo70 · 03-20-2004, 08:01 AM

Love it!

**Palf70Step** · 03-20-2004, 10:18 AM

Very Nice!!!

Blue Beard · 03-20-2004, 10:20 AM

Super looking truck.....

Is the a/c aftermarket...?

65StreetCruiser · 03-20-2004, 10:25 AM

Blue Beard the A/C is factory, using 72 Chevy PU brackets. Bought the compressor manifold from Kennys Truck Parts.

Wootdog · 03-20-2004, 10:24 PM

Beautiful truck. You are making us jealous. Kerry

Iron-Butt · 03-21-2004, 08:30 AM

Nice truck.

casey · 03-21-2004, 02:39 PM

what do you mean you really hate to start on it it still looks pretty good? are you planning on redoing it? looks like it needs nothing to me, that truck is awesome, I love the way you did it

dinnut · 03-21-2004, 03:46 PM

nice 65. i have always had something for those trucks! they look so good all done up...

03-19-2004, 11:44 PM	#1
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	pics of my 65 chevy truck OK Ya'll here is a pic of my old truck. It's a 65 SWB Big Back Window Custom Cab. I've got the ECE 4 in. 6 in. drop, Running a 67 275 H.P. 327 that I hoarded for years for the right project. 700r4 trans w/a painless wiring kit that shifts into OD automatically. All the suspension is 72 Chevy PU. PS,PB all from a 72 donor. Factory A/C that a buddy "GSFMECH" and I pulled out of a 66 I bought just for the A/C. 72 PU engine brackets. Tilt column w/65 Corvette steering wheel that GSFMECHs' father had had for years. Will post some engine shots and interior shots later. It is also running the original paint. Really hate to start on it because still looks pretty good. Last edited by 65StreetCruiser; 03-20-2004 at 12:02 AM.

03-19-2004, 11:46 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	sharp truck--give us some details on it. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-20-2004, 12:34 AM	#4
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	More to the truck then meets the eye-thanks for details. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-20-2004, 12:50 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	That is one ***in ride. You nailed the stance perfectly. My old roomy had a 65 short-wide big back glass truck (including the all original faded white paint) & I loved to 'borrow' it as much as possible . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.**

03-20-2004, 12:51 AM	#7
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I really like the retro (original) look of the engine. Real nice pickup! I can't really tell from the pics, but if those are the 327 rocker covers that have a slight groove front to back (I think that is the way I remember them), I like them better than any aftermarket style. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-20-2004, 12:30 AM	#3
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Here's an interior shot, it's also got a tach dash that I bought at the Pate Swap Meet a few years back.

03-20-2004, 12:39 AM	#5
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Everyone seems to be going hi-tech, so I decided to go retro with the engine. Everything is stock, valve covers, air cleaner. Need to get to painting the booster and bracket.

03-20-2004, 01:10 AM	#8
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	Nice truck! __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

03-20-2004, 01:35 AM	#9
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	hobby67stepside, the valve covers are the ones w/chevrolet script on them. I think I know the ones you are talking about, they had a rectangular panel in the center for a decal, and a groove on each end. __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-20-2004, 01:44 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Nice looking ride ya got there!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-20-2004, 02:34 AM	#11
72chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Posts: 74	Great stance! I just love the guage clusters on those trucks. __________________ Jonny- 1972 C10 Fleetside

03-20-2004, 08:01 AM	#12
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Love it!

03-20-2004, 10:18 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Very Nice!!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-20-2004, 10:20 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Super looking truck..... Is the a/c aftermarket...? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-20-2004, 10:25 AM	#15
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Blue Beard the A/C is factory, using 72 Chevy PU brackets. Bought the compressor manifold from Kennys Truck Parts. __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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03-20-2004, 10:24 PM	#16
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Sweet ride Beautiful truck. You are making us jealous. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-21-2004, 08:30 AM	#17
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Nice truck. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

03-21-2004, 02:39 PM	#18
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	what do you mean you really hate to start on it it still looks pretty good? are you planning on redoing it? looks like it needs nothing to me, that truck is awesome, I love the way you did it

03-21-2004, 03:46 PM	#19
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	nice 65. i have always had something for those trucks! they look so good all done up... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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