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[65 Fleetside]

Ah, sorry.

[the_evil_monk]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Welcome aboard! Looks like a good truck to start with, & cool that you're getting the family involved. What are the plans for it?

Thanks...working on getting her more road worthy first...already replaced the tires, air filter, ignition switch, and headlights. I'm going to tune her up, she has a small block 350 now, and someone installed an automatic transmission (bummer!). Looks like one of the previous owners started a restoration and either got bored or ran out of money. Lots of the wiring has been torn up so I'm trying to decide if I want to troubleshoot what is there or just replace with a new harness. Needs some body work all the way around, but the frame is straight and it runs good! Initial plans are replace the steering wheel (with an original 63 one I found locally), parking brake handle, seat belts, get the headlights working, then try to sort out the gauges. I want her to be pretty enough to show off, but not so pretty I'm afraid to haul a load of dirt! We call her Orange Crush!

[the_evil_monk]

Originally Posted by 65 Fleetside

Ah, sorry.

No worries...I wasn't clear.

She certainly gets the stares though! Funny thing is that my '67 was also orange...

[65 Fleetside]

Yeah, I love the looks you get.

[jbgroby]

welcome, purty ernge

[MARTYZ]

A picture of my 66 at local show, actual photo modified to look like painting

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by MARTYZ

A picture of my 66 at local show, actual photo modified to look like painting

I need a magnifying glass

[65 Fleetside]

Me too! Can't see the tiny pic.

[JOYCERACING#27]

Originally Posted by tint1

My 64 daily driver
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what steps did you take to lower this truck?

[supercharged]

Would it be possible to start a thread deicated to the working "Shop Truck"?

[Snailed]

Originally Posted by smartjaw

I'm a South Carolinian who has been stuck in MA for more years than I care to count.


The new gray and black '65 fleetside is a 350 with a TH400 trans, ps, pb, front disc, rear drum, but it's a little more polished (way more chrome), and geared more for the highway. This just got shipped in from Arakansas - supposedly a father son project that lost it's funding, so I picked it up, and am adding the necessary bits. A bit easier to get everyone in to go get ice cream with this one. Still chasing out a few bugs from the seemingly hasty assembly process. Looks to be a fun ride, though.

Cheers

I almost bought your gray one when it was on eBay. He asked me to bid it up for him in exchange for giving me a picture of the ID number...seemed sketchy so I backed off. Glad that it worked out for you though. I love the color.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by the_evil_monk

Thanks...working on getting her more road worthy first...already replaced the tires, air filter, ignition switch, and headlights. I'm going to tune her up, she has a small block 350 now, and someone installed an automatic transmission (bummer!). Looks like one of the previous owners started a restoration and either got bored or ran out of money. Lots of the wiring has been torn up so I'm trying to decide if I want to troubleshoot what is there or just replace with a new harness. Needs some body work all the way around, but the frame is straight and it runs good! Initial plans are replace the steering wheel (with an original 63 one I found locally), parking brake handle, seat belts, get the headlights working, then try to sort out the gauges. I want her to be pretty enough to show off, but not so pretty I'm afraid to haul a load of dirt! We call her Orange Crush!

Cool! Usually always plenty of things to fix or improve upon on projects, but sounds like you've already got a good start on it. I like the idea of keeping it usable as well. And I'd say that's for sure a fitting name for her.

[JWheeler331]

Just the grille and headlight but thought I would post it here anyways cause I know you guys can appreciate this type of photo.

[Choptop32]

My 65 Panel

5 lug, Ridetech airbags, 305 V8 700R4, a/c, p/s, disc brakes, custom seats, finished/upholstered interior, electric exhaust cut outs, big ole stereo with subwoofer, completely redone wiring harness, alum radiator... lots more. Runs rides and drives tip top. Can drive anywhere in comfort. Gets ~18mpg at ~70mph on the freeway.

[jbgroby]

An Update soon to be finished.

[JWheeler331]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

An Update soon to be finished.

Man, that is looking awesome. I really need to get by there and see this in person. One of these days our sched. will line up.

[JMR5]

Here's a 63 C30 school bus I saw over the weekend....

[JMR5]

Meant to say 62 C30 not 63.

[smartjaw]

Wow, that is a cool sight to see. Wonder who the coach builder was on that one?
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[BRASSHEAD]

Just a picture of B.O.B and some club members at a local drive-in.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

Just a picture of B.O.B and some club members at a local drive-in.

Cool pic!

[LostMy65]

Yes, great pic
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[MisterC]

Originally Posted by Choptop32

My 65 Panel

5 lug, Ridetech airbags, 305 V8 700R4, a/c, p/s, disc brakes, custom seats, finished/upholstered interior, electric exhaust cut outs, big ole stereo with subwoofer, completely redone wiring harness, alum radiator... lots more. Runs rides and drives tip top. Can drive anywhere in comfort. Gets ~18mpg at ~70mph on the freeway.

I think I'm in love!

[MisterC]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

An Update soon to be finished.

I'm so excited for you. I can't begin to imagine how you must feel after such a long journey.

[BRASSHEAD]

Originally Posted by JWheeler331

Just the grille and headlight but thought I would post it here anyways cause I know you guys can appreciate this type of photo.

love this shot the color and angle are perfect!