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shortbed70 · 08-16-2011, 10:22 PM

Heres a few pics
I ditched the stock tailgate(RUSTY) for some 2x2 16ga tubing and made a frame to support the outter skin I kept or recycled. Along with my new paint gun and the 57 belair side job is wetsanded ready for final wash and sealer..

shortbed70 · 08-16-2011, 10:28 PM

And put my back window in. The tailgate looks heavy but suprisingly its lighter than the tailgate was and since everything will be smoothed in,still need sheet metal for the inside, the top edge of the tail and the side rails are almost the same width so I have just at 2" in on the rear stake pockets from side to corner and tailgate to corner of the rear pockets so it just adds to the look of being alittle different. And if somebody ever hits the back of this thing...GOD forbid, they are going to know it...

baggedout81 · 08-17-2011, 03:11 AM

An hopefully this week get the compressor/switches wired up.Just gotta find some 10 or 8 gauge to run to the relay.An figgures i cant find any power wire cheap for it,that i thought i had.GRrrrr

**LostMy65** · 08-18-2011, 08:46 PM

--- Note to self ---

Left off at post #226.

There's a lot of content in this thread.

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shortbed70 · 08-18-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

--- Note to self ---

Left off at post #226.

There's a lot of content in this thread.

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Thanks for checking out my on going build that was supposed to be done last year but you know... I need to name this thing monkey wrench cause every time I turn around it's like a wrench gets thrown in my plans... Hummm
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chad64chevy · 09-01-2011, 05:54 PM

any updates?? got it wired up yet and driving?? that shows next weekend!!

shortbed70 · 09-02-2011, 10:21 PM

Well Im still chipping away at these little things...Got the new tranny xmember done,new turn signal cam and wiring installed,airride minus two fittings is done,alternator is installed BUT ran out of materials to finish the bed but more coming....Also been working on my buddies 57 chevy. Did my first candy let down panel on an old door for him today and man candy is alot of work!!! PICS...............>

shortbed70 · 09-02-2011, 10:23 PM

More.... Second pic is copper basecoat 2 coats/1 coat of candy cinnimon
Third is two, three and four coats of candy
Fourth is 5 and 6 coats and cleared then last pic is a different angle.. With flash time this took forever...

shortbed70 · 09-05-2011, 08:41 PM

I HATE WIRING!!! 6 hours of hell and still not done. Note to self those universal hotrod wiring kits are a pita to wire to 50 year old electronics. I hope everything works when done. Air ride works also had to make some reducers to slow down the front. Aftermarket guages would've been easier also...
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shortbed70 · 09-06-2011, 07:38 PM

Well buying more parts!!! Headlight switch,door bumpers,hood latch and find somebody to install windshield....
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chad64chevy · 09-08-2011, 09:01 PM

lol, damn monkey wrenches!! mine aint getting done til next year either!!

Alan's Classic · 09-08-2011, 09:06 PM

Post when you can. We will be waiting. No pressure.

shortbed70 · 09-08-2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

lol, damn monkey wrenches!! mine aint getting done til next year either!!

I know right!!!! Story of my build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Post when you can. We will be waiting. No pressure.

Thanks Alan, did you ever feel during your build that no matter much you got done there was always something you forgot about yet to do. I've made like three lists and all they do is grow even though I keep checking things off as done they keep getting longer!!!!! I will post when I get done fighting with mud dust and primer!!! Thanks guys...
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shortbed70 · 09-11-2011, 10:30 PM

9-11 update

shortbed70 · 09-16-2011, 06:43 PM

Well it runs and drives but.... Didn't have time to finish the dash wiring and install the windshield! They are calling for rain this weekend so I think without side windows it's probably best it stays home instead of going to ol marries show.... I got the first round of blocking on the tailgate done just have a few more spots to fix. I'll post pics alittle later.
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shortbed70 · 09-17-2011, 01:33 AM

Heres the pics. Pulled it outside cleaned the tap roots out from under it and spun it around and backed it back in the shop. Runs good but the gas is old and the motor wasnt caring for it too much. Bed needs more work but here it is after first blocking. Got a new headlight switch in and now I need the dang knob for it...

SulphuriousSam · 09-17-2011, 02:55 PM

Truck is looking nice

I think from all I've read it's best to not put time limits on yourself. Once you do the stress goes up and the fun factor goes down. It'll be done before you know it! Keep it up!

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shortbed70 · 09-17-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SulphuriousSam

Truck is looking nice

I think from all I've read it's best to not put time limits on yourself. Once you do the stress goes up and the fun factor goes down. It'll be done before you know it! Keep it up!

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Hey thanks man... I have missed my deadline but didn't fail.. It's still mobile on it's own and I can start and drive it just a little drafty with no windshield... Lol. I don't have a deadline now because I have all winter to play,it was very stressful because only one person came and helped on the truck everybody else was too buisy even though I have dropped what I'm doing to help them so that gravy train is over. Thanks for the kind and encouraging words. I did see a sticker I'm going to put on the back window....built not bought by owner!
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biohazardbill · 09-22-2011, 09:34 PM

Do you have some pictures of the finished exhaust? What was the OD of the pipe through the frame to get the exhaust outside the framerails?

shortbed70 · 09-22-2011, 09:49 PM

I don't have any exhaust on it now but when I do get it done I'm going 2.5" into the mufflers under the cab then Step up to 3" possible H pipe then outside of the frame to in front of the tires. The tube going through the frame is 5" I think cut 1" thick on a 45* angle welded inside and out. My truck will not haul more than a few chairs and a cooler. For a dd I would make it the same thickness of the top ofthe frame and box the area in but I'm not too worried about it. Thanks for checking out the build. Keep track I might be getting exhaust in a few weeks.....
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shortbed70 · 09-25-2011, 06:32 PM

Well work hasnt been done on the truck because of putting in hours on my friends 57 chevy. Got it all jammed out and looking good. New anesta iwatta ls400 is BAD A.. Pics dont do it justice,first 2 are basecoat only then the last ones are 4 coats of candy then 2 coats of clear.

shortbed70 · 10-03-2011, 11:11 PM

Well finally finished my side job I was working on... Now back to the truck!

**Captainfab** · 10-04-2011, 01:16 AM

Wow! that turned out very nice

SulphuriousSam · 10-04-2011, 09:54 AM

That's a slick looking paint job! Congrats

What color is that anyway? Did I miss it somewhere?

shortbed70 · 10-04-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SulphuriousSam

That's a slick looking paint job! Congrats

What color is that anyway? Did I miss it somewhere?

Thanks man. The color is copper cinnamon candy. Ppg deltron.
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08-16-2011, 10:22 PM	#1
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Heres a few pics I ditched the stock tailgate(RUSTY) for some 2x2 16ga tubing and made a frame to support the outter skin I kept or recycled. Along with my new paint gun and the 57 belair side job is wetsanded ready for final wash and sealer.. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

08-17-2011, 03:11 AM	#3
baggedout81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: manhattan KS Posts: 87	Re: MY build thread... An hopefully this week get the compressor/switches wired up.Just gotta find some 10 or 8 gauge to run to the relay.An figgures i cant find any power wire cheap for it,that i thought i had.GRrrrr

08-18-2011, 08:46 PM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: MY build thread... --- Note to self --- Left off at post #226. There's a lot of content in this thread. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-01-2011, 05:54 PM	#6
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: MY build thread... any updates?? got it wired up yet and driving?? that shows next weekend!!

09-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#7
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well Im still chipping away at these little things...Got the new tranny xmember done,new turn signal cam and wiring installed,airride minus two fittings is done,alternator is installed BUT ran out of materials to finish the bed but more coming....Also been working on my buddies 57 chevy. Did my first candy let down panel on an old door for him today and man candy is alot of work!!! PICS...............> Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

08-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#2
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... And put my back window in. The tailgate looks heavy but suprisingly its lighter than the tailgate was and since everything will be smoothed in,still need sheet metal for the inside, the top edge of the tail and the side rails are almost the same width so I have just at 2" in on the rear stake pockets from side to corner and tailgate to corner of the rear pockets so it just adds to the look of being alittle different. And if somebody ever hits the back of this thing...GOD forbid, they are going to know it... Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-02-2011, 10:23 PM	#8
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... More.... Second pic is copper basecoat 2 coats/1 coat of candy cinnimon Third is two, three and four coats of candy Fourth is 5 and 6 coats and cleared then last pic is a different angle.. With flash time this took forever... Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-05-2011, 08:41 PM	#9
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... I HATE WIRING!!! 6 hours of hell and still not done. Note to self those universal hotrod wiring kits are a pita to wire to 50 year old electronics. I hope everything works when done. Air ride works also had to make some reducers to slow down the front. Aftermarket guages would've been easier also... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-06-2011, 07:38 PM	#10
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well buying more parts!!! Headlight switch,door bumpers,hood latch and find somebody to install windshield.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-08-2011, 09:01 PM	#11
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: MY build thread... lol, damn monkey wrenches!! mine aint getting done til next year either!!

09-08-2011, 09:06 PM	#12
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: MY build thread... Post when you can. We will be waiting. No pressure. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-11-2011, 10:30 PM	#14
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... 9-11 update Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-16-2011, 06:43 PM	#15
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well it runs and drives but.... Didn't have time to finish the dash wiring and install the windshield! They are calling for rain this weekend so I think without side windows it's probably best it stays home instead of going to ol marries show.... I got the first round of blocking on the tailgate done just have a few more spots to fix. I'll post pics alittle later. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-17-2011, 01:33 AM	#16
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Heres the pics. Pulled it outside cleaned the tap roots out from under it and spun it around and backed it back in the shop. Runs good but the gas is old and the motor wasnt caring for it too much. Bed needs more work but here it is after first blocking. Got a new headlight switch in and now I need the dang knob for it... Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-17-2011, 02:55 PM	#17
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: MY build thread... Truck is looking nice I think from all I've read it's best to not put time limits on yourself. Once you do the stress goes up and the fun factor goes down. It'll be done before you know it! Keep it up! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)



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09-22-2011, 09:34 PM	#19
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: MY build thread... Do you have some pictures of the finished exhaust? What was the OD of the pipe through the frame to get the exhaust outside the framerails?

09-22-2011, 09:49 PM	#20
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... I don't have any exhaust on it now but when I do get it done I'm going 2.5" into the mufflers under the cab then Step up to 3" possible H pipe then outside of the frame to in front of the tires. The tube going through the frame is 5" I think cut 1" thick on a 45* angle welded inside and out. My truck will not haul more than a few chairs and a cooler. For a dd I would make it the same thickness of the top ofthe frame and box the area in but I'm not too worried about it. Thanks for checking out the build. Keep track I might be getting exhaust in a few weeks..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-25-2011, 06:32 PM	#21
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well work hasnt been done on the truck because of putting in hours on my friends 57 chevy. Got it all jammed out and looking good. New anesta iwatta ls400 is BAD A.. Pics dont do it justice,first 2 are basecoat only then the last ones are 4 coats of candy then 2 coats of clear. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

10-03-2011, 11:11 PM	#22
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well finally finished my side job I was working on... Now back to the truck! Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

10-04-2011, 01:16 AM	#23
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10-04-2011, 09:54 AM	#24
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: MY build thread... That's a slick looking paint job! Congrats What color is that anyway? Did I miss it somewhere? __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

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