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shrunken66stroker · 08-26-2009, 12:07 PM

that's one sweet lookin 65. It's good to see it on the road. Nice work you guys.

816allen · 08-26-2009, 02:26 PM

Man those both are sweet a$$ trucks!
Keep the pics comin i need to do my emblems

DWC · 08-26-2009, 10:31 PM

I must agree, women like those are hard to come by.
Lovin' this thread Joe, Thanks.

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 01:00 PM

It's been a while since I posted... Here's a little update. A couple Friday's ago I removed the seat and installed some "flooring" in the truck. Started off by laying in the tar sound deadener...then some 'jute' padding finished with a carpet kit that she scored on Craigslist a while back

. Here's some pics...

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 01:03 PM

The plans are to patch the dash back to original and install one of those 'retro looking' modern stereos, but for now, since the dash was already cut for it, I put in a Pioneer CD player that she had stashed in the garage so she could have some tunes while cruising... it had some 6x9's in the kick panel vents. I wasn't sure how good they were, but when I hooked them up, they sounded great!

jason65 · 09-14-2009, 01:09 PM

Looks good. Nice tight fit.

MacAttack · 09-14-2009, 01:15 PM

Very nice - clean - work!

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 01:17 PM

That same evening, Lisa and her '65 made their car show 'debut'.

"Cruise Night on the Plaza" here in Santa Fe. They have about one show in month in the summer and we were able to catch the last one for 2009. Lisa was in the '65, Fred followed in his '54 (now dressed in Rustoleum Satin Black) and me in the '62...

jason65 · 09-14-2009, 01:20 PM

Awsome. I would love to make it to one of those in the truck.

srsummers · 09-18-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

That same evening, Lisa and her '65 made their car show 'debut'.

"Cruise Night on the Plaza" here in Santa Fe. They have about one show in month in the summer and we were able to catch the last one for 2009. Lisa was in the '65, Fred followed in his '54 (now dressed in Rustoleum Satin Black) and me in the '62...

Could we get some more picks of Fred's 54? great looking car. Is that rattle can Rustoleum Satin Black?

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 01:21 PM

A couple days later, on Sunday, we hopped in the '65 and drove down to Albuquerque to a little Rockabilly carshow/get together called the "Greaser Roundup". It's about a 120 mile roundtrip and the truck did great!

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Since then we've been chasing a few bugs... small issues with the starter and carb. It doesn't stop us, we had the truck out all day yesterday...Cruising and enjoying. Everything's cherry!

joe231 · 09-14-2009, 01:28 PM

Very nice Joe!!!

I love that truck!
The stance is right on and those wheels just complete the look!
You guys did a great job!!

Oh and the yellow one ain't bad either

MacAttack · 09-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Great shots, Hoser!

Looks like some fun drives.

frmula505 · 09-14-2009, 01:56 PM

Great pictures, I wanted to make the last plaza get together. I can't remember what happened. I think I was working in the garage, and had already drank a few beers.

65panelrat · 09-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Had an Awesome time with you guys yesterday, Man Joseph you guys rocked the Santa Fe plaza once again! Thank you and La Mona Lisa always. Love your family!

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Thanks Greg! Thank you for always supporting Camino Oscuro. It was fun...

Strodder · 09-14-2009, 03:35 PM

That carpet really finishes the interior nicely.

4dranch · 09-14-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

That carpet really finishes the interior nicely.

That's just what I was thinking....

Very nice work Joe.
Do you remember if it was a e-bay store selling the carpetor or just someone selling it..

jchav62 · 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

That's just what I was thinking....

Very nice work Joe.
Do you remember if it was a e-bay store selling the carpetor or just someone selling it..

Thanks!

It was just some local guy with a posting on Craigslist. I think she paid $75 for it. It's a nice quality carpet too. Tightly woven, stitched edges, formed nicely with padding already on it.

*CWT* · 09-14-2009, 03:57 PM

Cool truck man. Its always nice to have wife or family involved. My wife loves my old trucks.

S10Fan · 09-14-2009, 05:41 PM

Way Kool truck, both of them!

Bryan

62 short step · 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Damn nice Joe!!

jchav62 · 09-17-2009, 07:05 PM

Thanks all! Like I said...We are still chasing the bugs out. Tomorrow we'll be putting in a new starter. There's also been some issues with the fuel. If the truck sits for even a day, the fuel line completely drains out... It's like running out of gas and trying to re-prime the system daily. I may try an electric fuel pump to solve this problem. I also have to chase down a couple oil leaks. It's all a part of the fun! I'll keep you's posted. Later....jc

*LILRED66* · 09-17-2009, 08:28 PM

Nice indeed. It is great doing the work, but even better to take them out and enjoy them. Great job and congrats.

08-26-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. that's one sweet lookin 65. It's good to see it on the road. Nice work you guys. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

08-26-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Man those both are sweet a$$ trucks! Keep the pics comin i need to do my emblems __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

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DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. I must agree, women like those are hard to come by. Lovin' this thread Joe, Thanks.

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jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. It's been a while since I posted... Here's a little update. A couple Friday's ago I removed the seat and installed some "flooring" in the truck. Started off by laying in the tar sound deadener...then some 'jute' padding finished with a carpet kit that she scored on Craigslist a while back. Here's some pics... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-14-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. The plans are to patch the dash back to original and install one of those 'retro looking' modern stereos, but for now, since the dash was already cut for it, I put in a Pioneer CD player that she had stashed in the garage so she could have some tunes while cruising... it had some 6x9's in the kick panel vents. I wasn't sure how good they were, but when I hooked them up, they sounded great! Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 09-14-2009 at 01:03 PM.

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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Looks good. Nice tight fit.

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MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Very nice - clean - work! __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-14-2009, 01:17 PM	#8
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. That same evening, Lisa and her '65 made their car show 'debut'. "Cruise Night on the Plaza" here in Santa Fe. They have about one show in month in the summer and we were able to catch the last one for 2009. Lisa was in the '65, Fred followed in his '54 (now dressed in Rustoleum Satin Black) and me in the '62... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Awsome. I would love to make it to one of those in the truck.

09-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. A couple days later, on Sunday, we hopped in the '65 and drove down to Albuquerque to a little Rockabilly carshow/get together called the "Greaser Roundup". It's about a 120 mile roundtrip and the truck did great! Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-14-2009, 01:25 PM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Since then we've been chasing a few bugs... small issues with the starter and carb. It doesn't stop us, we had the truck out all day yesterday...Cruising and enjoying. Everything's cherry! Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Very nice Joe!!! I love that truck! The stance is right on and those wheels just complete the look! You guys did a great job!! Oh and the yellow one ain't bad either __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-14-2009, 01:44 PM	#14
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Great shots, Hoser! Looks like some fun drives. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

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frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Great pictures, I wanted to make the last plaza get together. I can't remember what happened. I think I was working in the garage, and had already drank a few beers. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

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jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Thanks Greg! Thank you for always supporting Camino Oscuro. It was fun... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 09-14-2009 at 02:48 PM.

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jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Thanks all! Like I said...We are still chasing the bugs out. Tomorrow we'll be putting in a new starter. There's also been some issues with the fuel. If the truck sits for even a day, the fuel line completely drains out... It's like running out of gas and trying to re-prime the system daily. I may try an electric fuel pump to solve this problem. I also have to chase down a couple oil leaks. It's all a part of the fun! I'll keep you's posted. Later....jc __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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