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jchav62 · 02-01-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Nice work Joe, looks nice

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

i agree...what kinda mufflers are you running?

I'm not sure of the brand... they are small 'turbo' looking mufflers that say Made in the USA. They have a very nice tone, at idle the sound is close to a chambered muffler...

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Originally Posted by joe231

Nice work!
Those tips look right at home!
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Thanks Joe! We felt the same way...

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Originally Posted by frmula505

Looks good, got it done before the weather went to crap.

You got that right Jose. Just in the knick of time. We are wanting to paint the truck this spring. Is you or your bro interested in a side job??

65panelrat · 02-01-2011, 03:02 PM

Nice work Joseph!

REDNOSE65 · 02-01-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Finally did some more work to the '65 this weekend. First I replaced the heater core that blew up on us a couple months ago. Then did the fan speed regulator... so the heater is in good working order... Then I got under the truck and did some exhaust work. I had a set of pipes that I took from a parts truck... I got the truck up on jack stands and pieced it back together. I used some tips that I used to have on the '62. Looks real nice! Quiet in the cab, nice muffler music out back... she is very pleased...

Orale, lookin good carnal. I was wondering when you were going to get back on it ese.

jchav62 · 02-14-2011, 11:07 AM

We've been cruising the '65 a little more lately that the weather's been "decent" (above freezing

) There's been a little issue with the radiator. It keeps 'burping' now and then...spitting coolant out. I put in a makeshift overflow bottle to keep it from making a mess, but it keeps overflowing that bottle. I top off the coolant and it does it again. It has a new rad. cap, but could in be bad?? Could it still have air bubbles in the system?
Suggestions??

Other than that, the truck is running great! Here in the next couple of weeks it will be going into surgery...TBI conversion...

**Captainfab** · 02-15-2011, 02:35 AM

Hopefully it isn't this, but I would find a shop that can test your coolant for exhaust gases.

jchav62 · 02-15-2011, 10:43 AM

I was doing some thinking. We haven't ran the truck much since I drained the system to replace the heater core. I think it still had some air in the system. Since the big 'burp' it had yesterday, It's been clean sailing. The water level has been cherry, no more mess. I hope that was it... JC

glos55 · 02-15-2011, 11:06 AM

Looking Great!!!!! It's always better when the ladies are smiling!!!!!!!!!

Dinos63 · 02-15-2011, 11:07 PM

trucks lookin slick kat!!!

jchav62 · 02-16-2011, 10:51 AM

Thanks Dino! We are hoping to take it in for paint this spring... funds permitting.

Next on the list (for the near future)

TBI conversion
"RE" rebuild the 700r4 (the one in the truck was kind of "frankensteined")

jchav62 · 05-23-2011, 05:45 PM

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted on this thread. The truck is at the transmission shop (Lisa's brother's shop) and it's getting another 'new' 700r4. I went over there this past Friday, got it up on the lift and pulled the frankenstein trans. Her brother Mario has another 'virgen' 700r4 that he's going to open up and install new clutches and seals for us. I believe we'll have better luck with that one.

After that, it's going to Carlos' (Mario's twin brother) house and we are going to TBI the truck. I finally got all the parts needed to complete that portion of the project.

Then it's off to the painter. We are next on his... We can't wait!!

frmula505 · 05-24-2011, 09:27 AM

Getting a lot done to the truck. What color did you decide on?
I drove my truck last night and today and noticed it spitting some coolant through the overflow line (also smelled it last night). Gonna have to check it out.

jchav62 · 05-24-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

Getting a lot done to the truck. What color did you decide on?
I drove my truck last night and today and noticed it spitting some coolant through the overflow line (also smelled it last night). Gonna have to check it out.

The '65 was spitting coolant for a bit too until the system complete 'burped' itself. It took about 2 weeks after I put in the new heater core before it stopped spitting out. It's fine now. I think your truck just needs more use Jose.

As for the colors, Lisa picked a 'pearl torquoise' color that comes on the new Malibus and HHRs. I'm not sure of the name for sure. Then were going with a pearl white top and side trim.

jchav62 · 06-20-2011, 02:46 PM

So we finally got the 700r4 fine tuned. Shifts great and does absolutely awesome on the highway. Runs about 2300 rpm's at highway speed. We ended up taking the '65 to the Rumbler's show in Albuquerque last weekend. She got a little hot in traffic entering the show so the next day we installed a bigger radiator (that her brother happened to have...lucky!!) and the fan shroud. Seems to stay cool now but the real test will be in traffic...

Here's a shot at the Rumblers show...

chad64chevy · 06-20-2011, 03:21 PM

really nice truck you and wife have! i bet she love it, question what color blue is that??

jchav62 · 06-20-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

really nice truck you and wife have! i bet she love it, question what color blue is that??

Not sure of the name of that color. We bought the truck disassembled and it was already that color. It will be changing soon as soon as our painter can fit us in his schedule.

Blue Heeler · 06-20-2011, 09:00 PM

Nice job guys, my wife wont even drive mine, she drives the 2007 dodge 3500 4x4 diesel stick shift she cant stand automatic, the only auto she likes is a Glock 19. haha

65panelrat · 06-20-2011, 11:19 PM

Had a great time with you guy's at the Rumbler's, can't wait for the next show. Plaza in Santa Fe this Friday nite the 24th?

frmula505 · 06-21-2011, 02:39 AM

I guess I'll miss the plaza night. (posting from Dhaka Bangldesh airport, waiting for a flight to Chittagong). I'll be back on the 10th, just in time for the Santa Fe Corvette run to Hyde park. Nice to meet you 65panelrat, heres a shot of the chevy that day.

65panelrat · 06-21-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

I guess I'll miss the plaza night. (posting from Dhaka Bangldesh airport, waiting for a flight to Chittagong). I'll be back on the 10th, just in time for the Santa Fe Corvette run to Hyde park. Nice to meet you 65panelrat, heres a shot of the chevy that day.

Good to meet you too. Beautiful truck. I would love to see all your other rides!

jchav62 · 08-22-2011, 09:53 AM

UPDATE:

The truck is at the painter's!! We took it to him this past Saturday. He started work on it right away. I believe a color has been selected, but I won't announce that yet... Plans may still change, you never know.

I won't say until the paint is purchased.

I will snap pics as the project progresses... JC62

frmula505 · 08-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Great can't wait to check it out in person. Anything going on in the next few weeks? I just got back from Cincinnati, and will be home for a whole month.

jchav62 · 08-22-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

Great can't wait to check it out in person. Anything going on in the next few weeks? I just got back from Cincinnati, and will be home for a whole month.

A whole month?? Wow!!

I'm not really sure what's going on. I've been out of the loop as of late. We'll have to check... maybe we can just get together for the helluvit...

frmula505 · 08-22-2011, 01:37 PM

Travel this year has been brutal (except for the time in Spain

). We should try to get something going. I'll let you know if I hear of any thing.
PS bought another project. 1941 Chevy 5 window coupe.

Strodder · 08-22-2011, 05:46 PM

Cool car.

jchav62 · 08-22-2011, 05:48 PM

You're the man, Jose!

02-01-2011, 03:02 PM	#427
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Nice work Joseph! __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

02-14-2011, 11:07 AM	#429
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. We've been cruising the '65 a little more lately that the weather's been "decent" (above freezing ) There's been a little issue with the radiator. It keeps 'burping' now and then...spitting coolant out. I put in a makeshift overflow bottle to keep it from making a mess, but it keeps overflowing that bottle. I top off the coolant and it does it again. It has a new rad. cap, but could in be bad?? Could it still have air bubbles in the system? Suggestions?? Other than that, the truck is running great! Here in the next couple of weeks it will be going into surgery...TBI conversion... __________________ 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

02-15-2011, 02:35 AM	#430
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02-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#431
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. I was doing some thinking. We haven't ran the truck much since I drained the system to replace the heater core. I think it still had some air in the system. Since the big 'burp' it had yesterday, It's been clean sailing. The water level has been cherry, no more mess. I hope that was it... 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

02-15-2011, 11:06 AM	#432
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02-16-2011, 10:51 AM	#434
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 Dino! We are hoping to take it in for paint this spring... funds permitting. Next on the list (for the near future) TBI conversion "RE" rebuild the 700r4 (the one in the truck was kind of "frankensteined") __________________ 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; 05-23-2011 at 05:46 PM.

05-23-2011, 05:45 PM	#435
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. Well, it's been awhile since I've posted on this thread. The truck is at the transmission shop (Lisa's brother's shop) and it's getting another 'new' 700r4. I went over there this past Friday, got it up on the lift and pulled the frankenstein trans. Her brother Mario has another 'virgen' 700r4 that he's going to open up and install new clutches and seals for us. I believe we'll have better luck with that one. After that, it's going to Carlos' (Mario's twin brother) house and we are going to TBI the truck. I finally got all the parts needed to complete that portion of the project. Then it's off to the painter. We are next on his... We can't wait!! __________________ 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

05-24-2011, 09:27 AM	#436
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Getting a lot done to the truck. What color did you decide on? I drove my truck last night and today and noticed it spitting some coolant through the overflow line (also smelled it last night). Gonna have to check it out. __________________ 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

06-20-2011, 02:46 PM	#438
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. So we finally got the 700r4 fine tuned. Shifts great and does absolutely awesome on the highway. Runs about 2300 rpm's at highway speed. We ended up taking the '65 to the Rumbler's show in Albuquerque last weekend. She got a little hot in traffic entering the show so the next day we installed a bigger radiator (that her brother happened to have...lucky!!) and the fan shroud. Seems to stay cool now but the real test will be in traffic... Here's a shot at the Rumblers show... 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; 06-20-2011 at 02:46 PM.

06-20-2011, 03:21 PM	#439
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. really nice truck you and wife have! i bet she love it, question what color blue is that??

06-20-2011, 09:00 PM	#441
Blue Heeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Venice, Ca. Posts: 314	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Nice job guys, my wife wont even drive mine, she drives the 2007 dodge 3500 4x4 diesel stick shift she cant stand automatic, the only auto she likes is a Glock 19. haha

06-20-2011, 11:19 PM	#442
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Had a great time with you guy's at the Rumbler's, can't wait for the next show. Plaza in Santa Fe this Friday nite the 24th? __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

06-21-2011, 02:39 AM	#443
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. I guess I'll miss the plaza night. (posting from Dhaka Bangldesh airport, waiting for a flight to Chittagong). I'll be back on the 10th, just in time for the Santa Fe Corvette run to Hyde park. Nice to meet you 65panelrat, heres a shot of the chevy that day. __________________ 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

08-22-2011, 09:53 AM	#445
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. UPDATE: The truck is at the painter's!! We took it to him this past Saturday. He started work on it right away. I believe a color has been selected, but I won't announce that yet... Plans may still change, you never know. I won't say until the paint is purchased. I will snap pics as the project progresses... JC62 __________________ 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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08-22-2011, 01:24 PM	#446
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Great can't wait to check it out in person. Anything going on in the next few weeks? I just got back from Cincinnati, and will be home for a whole month. __________________ 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

08-22-2011, 01:37 PM	#448
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Travel this year has been brutal (except for the time in Spain). We should try to get something going. I'll let you know if I hear of any thing. PS bought another project. 1941 Chevy 5 window coupe. __________________ 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

08-22-2011, 05:46 PM	#449
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08-22-2011, 05:48 PM	#450
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