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**LostMy65** · 10-30-2015, 07:38 PM

Tacked on Captainfab's axle perches.
Bolted them up, tightly, then tacked them permanently.
I'll pull it back out tomorrow to weld them up completely.
The axle is out of a 65, so it looks like I'll be able to use the track bar too.

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**LostMy65** · 10-30-2015, 11:46 PM

Just a small video of my engine running.
I wanted to run it some after i cleaned it to check for oil leaks and idle rpm

LostMy65 Engine - YouTube

**LostMy65** · 11-03-2015, 10:59 PM

Ok, I think I got this video to work now.

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Just a small video of my engine running.
I wanted to run it some after i cleaned it to check for oil leaks and idle rpm

LostMy65 Engine - YouTube

**LostMy65** · 11-03-2015, 07:15 PM

Having things apart, I found one of my oil leaks. Someone at one time looks to have used a chisel or something to install the cam plug. But then later when a new one got installed, those chisel marks actually damaged the inner surface of the cam plug hole.
You can even see how those chisel marks scraped the edge of the cam hole plug.
There's four on the plug which align perfectly with the chisel marks on the cam hole.
.

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**LostMy65** · 11-03-2015, 07:27 PM

Found the Dorman version .
Hmm, Dorman from China. :-(

**LostMy65** · 11-03-2015, 09:16 PM

The question I have now is, how do I remove those bumps on the inner surface of the cam shaft hole?
Maybe a small three or four stone hone?

**LostMy65** · 11-03-2015, 10:36 PM

I think this 2" grinding wheel might be the best solution.
I only need to just smooth the very outer edge. The cam plug actually sits a bit behind the chisel bump.
It's just when inserting the plug that the plug gets that scratch in it. So if i remove the bump from the outer rim, I think it'll seal up ok.
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**Palf70Step** · 11-04-2015, 06:26 AM

It sounds good to me.

I have never had to deal with the stuff like you are with the cam. It sounds like you are going at it with the right ideas.

**LostMy65** · 11-04-2015, 01:09 PM

Talking with a guy at work today, I think we came up with a good idea.
Lightly grind the old plug I removed, drill a hole in the center of it,
Wipe some grease around the outer edge of the plug, and then slide it back against the cam.
Then use the 2" grinding stone I mention above.
Wipe down. Remove plug. Wipe again. Install new plug.

**LostMy65** · 11-04-2015, 08:20 PM

Surprisingly nice day today, so I
went to the local Pick-N-Pull to look for a driveshaft.
Every stupid one destroyed. I looked at 40 to 50 vehicles.
All destroyed from forklifts. Why the heck advertise them for 37.99 if you're going to destroy them?! Jerks

**LostMy65** · 11-06-2015, 04:04 PM

I ended up going with this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GI...way+driveshaft
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**Captainfab** · 11-07-2015, 02:40 AM

Are there not any local machine shops or such that can shorten or build a driveshaft? I guess I'm spoiled up here.

**LostMy65** · 11-07-2015, 12:01 PM

The shaft in my 65 on a 62 frame was from my longbed 65. It was a two piece. I had it shortened when I built my 65 back up on the 62 frame.
I didn't want to have it shortened again for the th350.
It would have ended up being roughly two 2' pieces with a carrier bearing.
So I started watching Craigslist for something close or longer than what I needed. After a few dead ends with CL and going out to the wrecking yard and looking under 40+ vehicles, I figured I'd burnt up enough of my time.
I have Builders needing me to finish up house plans.
A little over $200 shipped for a brand new driveshaft with u-joints and yoke ain't a bad deal. Especially if I was going to pay more than that to have one made.
Besides, if Southwest Speedway's shaft works out no hassle, I think it'll be a nice source for others needing a new shaft.

**LostMy65** · 11-13-2015, 03:47 PM

I need to make a Black Friday shopping list.

(to keep updated)
.
1. Auto Transmission Thermostat.
2.

**LostMy65** · 11-13-2015, 08:54 PM

Driveshaft came today.

**LostMy65** · 11-27-2015, 07:30 PM

I haven't been very motivated lately because of the cold.
Hacked in an old cast-iron wood stove I got for free.
Sit down and take a break next to a nice warm stove. :-)

66-PMD-GMC · 11-27-2015, 07:39 PM

Wood burning stove...
Sweet warmth of a lovely fire...
Nothing better during a work break..

**Captainfab** · 11-28-2015, 12:08 AM

Boy that looks like an oldie.

If you have uninsulated pipe outside, keep an eye on it for creasote buildup.

**LostMy65** · 11-30-2015, 09:30 PM

Having a warm stove motivated me to button up a couple oil leaks I found.
Got help for fixing the cam plug leak here:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=686246
Got help with the intake manifold leaks around the bolts here : http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510440
Started up today to check my work.
The above leaks are fixed.
I really wanted to make sure, so I ran it quite some time.
Let it warm up real good and revved it up really high for a good duration.
And then I found another leak.
It's blowing out around the dipstick when I get the rpm's way up.
So searching these forums I found this :
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=444335

66-PMD-GMC · 11-30-2015, 10:01 PM

Revving an unloaded engine is not at all advised.
Just saying..
"Blow by" at high RPMs is indicative of rings seating improperly. .
IMHO. . There is more going on than high crank case pressure going on.

**LostMy65** · 12-01-2015, 10:18 AM

Thanks, I wasn't aware of that.

**LostMy65** · 12-11-2015, 08:49 PM

After doing much research in these forums, I ordered a Lokar Dipstick. Fit very nicely. Started the engine again to make double sure I got all my leaks sealed up.
All good.
Now I can finally install the Th350.

**LostMy65** · 12-11-2015, 10:14 PM

Hooked up my Lokar AutoTranny Dipstick.
Installed a Moroso Th350 pan gasket.
Slid the Torque Converter on (dbl clunk), and then bolted the tranny up.
Tomorrow I hope to route the cooler lines, and mock up the shifter linkage.

**LostMy65** · 12-14-2015, 07:54 PM

I modified 67-72 linkage to work with my 62 frame.

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.
Here's what I ended up doing.
.

.
Didn't use this.
.

LT7A · 01-09-2016, 10:57 PM

Hope that the T350 and 12bolt swap all comes together well for you. I really enjoyed reading this thread as you pursued your old truck. I almost wished that you hadn't posted the updated pics at the beginning so that I could have stayed in suspense, ha. Your truck has the perfect stance. I'm partial to the squarebodies, having grown up riding in family Suburbans from that era. But your truck sits just right and makes the proportions of the sixties body come together.

10-30-2015, 07:38 PM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Tacked on Captainfab's axle perches. Bolted them up, tightly, then tacked them permanently. I'll pull it back out tomorrow to weld them up completely. The axle is out of a 65, so it looks like I'll be able to use the track bar too. . . __________________ 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

11-03-2015, 07:15 PM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Having things apart, I found one of my oil leaks. Someone at one time looks to have used a chisel or something to install the cam plug. But then later when a new one got installed, those chisel marks actually damaged the inner surface of the cam plug hole. You can even see how those chisel marks scraped the edge of the cam hole plug. There's four on the plug which align perfectly with the chisel marks on the cam hole. . . __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 11-03-2015 at 10:47 PM.

11-03-2015, 07:27 PM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Found the Dorman version . Hmm, Dorman from China. :-( __________________ 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

11-03-2015, 09:16 PM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 The question I have now is, how do I remove those bumps on the inner surface of the cam shaft hole? Maybe a small three or four stone hone? __________________ 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

11-03-2015, 10:36 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 I think this 2" grinding wheel might be the best solution. I only need to just smooth the very outer edge. The cam plug actually sits a bit behind the chisel bump. It's just when inserting the plug that the plug gets that scratch in it. So if i remove the bump from the outer rim, I think it'll seal up ok. . . __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 11-04-2015 at 12:35 PM.

11-04-2015, 06:26 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: Lost My 65 It sounds good to me. I have never had to deal with the stuff like you are with the cam. It sounds like you are going at it with the right ideas. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-04-2015, 01:09 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Talking with a guy at work today, I think we came up with a good idea. Lightly grind the old plug I removed, drill a hole in the center of it, Wipe some grease around the outer edge of the plug, and then slide it back against the cam. Then use the 2" grinding stone I mention above. Wipe down. Remove plug. Wipe again. Install new plug. __________________ 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

11-04-2015, 08:20 PM	#10
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Surprisingly nice day today, so I went to the local Pick-N-Pull to look for a driveshaft. Every stupid one destroyed. I looked at 40 to 50 vehicles. All destroyed from forklifts. Why the heck advertise them for 37.99 if you're going to destroy them?! Jerks __________________ 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

11-06-2015, 04:04 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 I ended up going with this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GI...way+driveshaft . __________________ 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

11-07-2015, 02:40 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Lost My 65 Are there not any local machine shops or such that can shorten or build a driveshaft? I guess I'm spoiled up here. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-07-2015, 12:01 PM	#13
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 The shaft in my 65 on a 62 frame was from my longbed 65. It was a two piece. I had it shortened when I built my 65 back up on the 62 frame. I didn't want to have it shortened again for the th350. It would have ended up being roughly two 2' pieces with a carrier bearing. So I started watching Craigslist for something close or longer than what I needed. After a few dead ends with CL and going out to the wrecking yard and looking under 40+ vehicles, I figured I'd burnt up enough of my time. I have Builders needing me to finish up house plans. A little over $200 shipped for a brand new driveshaft with u-joints and yoke ain't a bad deal. Especially if I was going to pay more than that to have one made. Besides, if Southwest Speedway's shaft works out no hassle, I think it'll be a nice source for others needing a new shaft. __________________ 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

11-13-2015, 03:47 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 I need to make a Black Friday shopping list. (to keep updated) . 1. Auto Transmission Thermostat. 2. __________________ 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

11-13-2015, 08:54 PM	#15
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Driveshaft came today. __________________ 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

11-27-2015, 07:30 PM	#16
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 I haven't been very motivated lately because of the cold. Hacked in an old cast-iron wood stove I got for free. Sit down and take a break next to a nice warm stove. :-) __________________ 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

11-27-2015, 07:39 PM	#17
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Lost My 65 Wood burning stove... Sweet warmth of a lovely fire... Nothing better during a work break.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac



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11-28-2015, 12:08 AM	#18
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Lost My 65 Boy that looks like an oldie. If you have uninsulated pipe outside, keep an eye on it for creasote buildup. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-30-2015, 09:30 PM	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Having a warm stove motivated me to button up a couple oil leaks I found. Got help for fixing the cam plug leak here: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=686246 Got help with the intake manifold leaks around the bolts here : http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510440 Started up today to check my work. The above leaks are fixed. I really wanted to make sure, so I ran it quite some time. Let it warm up real good and revved it up really high for a good duration. And then I found another leak. It's blowing out around the dipstick when I get the rpm's way up. So searching these forums I found this : http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=444335 __________________ 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

11-30-2015, 10:01 PM	#20
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Lost My 65 Revving an unloaded engine is not at all advised. Just saying.. "Blow by" at high RPMs is indicative of rings seating improperly. . IMHO. . There is more going on than high crank case pressure going on. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-01-2015, 10:18 AM	#21
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Thanks, I wasn't aware of that. __________________ 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

12-11-2015, 08:49 PM	#22
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 After doing much research in these forums, I ordered a Lokar Dipstick. Fit very nicely. Started the engine again to make double sure I got all my leaks sealed up. All good. Now I can finally install the Th350. __________________ 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

12-11-2015, 10:14 PM	#23
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 Hooked up my Lokar AutoTranny Dipstick. Installed a Moroso Th350 pan gasket. Slid the Torque Converter on (dbl clunk), and then bolted the tranny up. Tomorrow I hope to route the cooler lines, and mock up the shifter linkage. __________________ 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

12-14-2015, 07:54 PM	#24
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Lost My 65 I modified 67-72 linkage to work with my 62 frame. .. . Here's what I ended up doing. . . Didn't use this. . __________________ 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

01-09-2016, 10:57 PM	#25
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,575	Re: Lost My 65 Hope that the T350 and 12bolt swap all comes together well for you. I really enjoyed reading this thread as you pursued your old truck. I almost wished that you hadn't posted the updated pics at the beginning so that I could have stayed in suspense, ha. Your truck has the perfect stance. I'm partial to the squarebodies, having grown up riding in family Suburbans from that era. But your truck sits just right and makes the proportions of the sixties body come together.

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