1965 C20 fleet side longbed DD low budget build.

[mattbert56]

Haven't taken it apart yet. I will tonight or tomorrow

[mattbert56]

Today finished fabing the steering rod. Took the cut end to work cleaned it up threw some color on her and cut up some 304 stainless tubing and drilled holes for plug welds. (Had to shorten the steering shaft by 1.5 inches) either way got everything welded up nice and sturdy. Got to use that tig welder on its first prodject. Did fantastic! Better than new. I adjusted the throttle linkage for the last time. And fired her up and away I went Down the road for a test drive... drip drip dripping all the way down the neighborhood. Hahaha pkay.. how do I post videos. This is driving me nuts.

[mattbert56]

https://youtu.be/P-1-7MgdiFc.

Okay.... I really hope this works..... enjoy of it does. If not. Well... fiddle biscuits

[Joe Pass]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

https://youtu.be/P-1-7MgdiFc.

Okay.... I really hope this works..... enjoy of it does. If not. Well... fiddle biscuits

Good Job....

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Good Job....

Thanks. You goin to your buddy freds show this Saturday?

[Joe Pass]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

Thanks. You goin to your buddy freds show this Saturday?

I'm on the fence...can't remember if your supposed to preregister or pay at the door

[TJ's Chevy]

Good video bud. We need to get you a better camera though. lol Subscribed to ya.

[mattbert56]

Thnks tj. The video was shot from a friends I phone. And sent to me via txt. It would have been beter if I shot it from my galaxy s4. But I was a little pretty occupied hahaha. Sounds better I person. U got her into 3rd for a few seconds and it really let out that distinctive half dozen sound. Now for the flow master All 2.5 pipe from the collectors back.

Joe pass. U have always paid at the door when I drive in. I just show up a little early to get an okay spot. Maybe even under a tree this year.

[TJ's Chevy]

Here't what flowmaster 40 series sound with true duals and 2.25 inch pipes at 4000 rpm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifh4eU5bUAo

In the cab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_9eGLhhzk

[mattbert56]

Hmmm....maybe super 10s are in order. Hahah I'll see how they sound. I'll tack them on and seal em up. If I don't like em I'll try dual Thrush tubes... I'll post the video whenever I put the exhaust on.

[TJ's Chevy]

Careful...California has noise ordinances.

[mattbert56]

Oh I'm well aware. That's why I have these for those neighborhoods where they don't like noisy neighbors. ;D. As a younger kid I was that one that was always getting in trouble. I'll also make sure to turn them down so when there open they will resonate off the ground and bottom of my truck. Nice and loud like

[mattbert56]

welded up half my exhaust need to buy mufflers that fit. The super 40s. Are to big. But for now. 2 and a half inch straight pipes with turn downs tack welded on just to move the exhaust down. Sounds so much better!!! Also figured better keep the theme of In line going. So I did the exhaust inline

[TJ's Chevy]

Looks good dude!

[mattbert56]

Thanks tj. I picked up the seal I needed for my tc. And a 1/8 hard line fitting for my oil pressure guage that's leeks like a siv. But she's drives if I need her to.

[mattbert56]

Can't believe napa auto had this on the shelf for the 65. It came up for the rear output shaft/yoke seal on a t221 transfer case.. Hm. Guess you get lucky sometimes. I think that the ID. And OD are just very common sized associated with transfer cases. Beats me but who cares. Now I would t leak everywhere! also got the bumper on except my front grill guards.(Those bad boys on the bumper in the last picture) Those r going on tomorrow night

[TJ's Chevy]

Cool man, I'll be getting a set of bumper guards myself.

[mattbert56]

Got alot done after work today. Wired the truck back up tail light, head lights ect. All works. just had to bypass a few old. Wires in the harness. But did that. Removed rear t case yoke and put in a new output shaft seal that fit like a charm. fixed the oil pressure guage fitting that is in the block. That WAS giving me troube. Now my truck has zero leaks!!! For the first time ever! Also paintedvmy spare tire rim. Have to re shoot but oh well its on a truck....

[TJ's Chevy]

You been busy man. lol Nice work.

[61K10]

Getting it done Matt! No leaks!!! I hate oil leaks, just something about them. I ordered a set of 16x6 rims for some skinnys. Don't know what tires yet and my 3.38 rear is ready to put in.

[mattbert56]

Very nice kimble!! I got my spare mounted and sprayed no leaks on the old 16.5

[mattbert56]

I think she's ready for her first drive on public roads in a year..... wish me luck guys.

[TJ's Chevy]

[mattbert56]

Well she did great! Little scare going there when my temp Guage read 280 pulled over. Found a loose wire I was scratching my head over the night before and touched it to a screw and she grounded. Haha the temp was pegged out she was really only at 160. Fewf. Haha other than than she rode fine. Just slow.. really slow.. darn 4:56 gears cruised down there with my buddy and his 51 gmc.. last ones for tj. It's a 292 with fuel injection. Nice car to

[TJ's Chevy]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ME wants!!!