Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sswitzke · 03-13-2009, 11:22 AM

nothing like a little family bonding, cool truck.

jason65 · 03-13-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sswitzke

nothing like a little family bonding, cool truck.

That's what this website is all about.

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 10:37 AM

It was a very busy weekend. On Friday, I went to the shop to finish assembly on the 350. Installed lifters, pushrods, adjusted the valves, water pump, fuel pump, exhaust and intake manifolds, and valve covers. Then loaded it up in the truck to transport it to Rowe.

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 10:43 AM

Then on Saturday, me and my Lady went up to Rowe, where the truck is, to stab the engine in.

After fighting with it for awhile, trying to get the engine to line up with the tranny, we finally realized the v/c's were hitting the firewall. The tall one's will not work. I removed them and it went in like butter. I'll be ordering some short valve covers here soon. Here's some pics...

Nothing like good ol' quality time with your lady! You did great, Babe!

joe231 · 03-16-2009, 10:44 AM

that motor, she sure is purty

nice progress!!!
bet you can't wait to cruise together

65panelrat · 03-16-2009, 10:48 AM

Lookin Good Guys! Wish I'd been there to help with the installation of that Bad Ass Bow Tie!

66Gilbert · 03-16-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

we finally realized the v/c's were hitting the firewall. The tall one's will not work. I removed them and it went in like butter. I'll be ordering some short valve covers here soon. Here's some pics...

Nothing like good ol' quality time with your lady! You did great, Babe!

I thought the same thing when I saw the first picture of the engine. Then I thought maybe you hammered the firewall in to make them fit like other people have done, bad Idea IMO. Glad to see you are going with the short ones. To bad they didn't work, it looked really good with the tall ones. Keep Up the good work.

4dranch · 03-16-2009, 11:04 AM

Nice work and pictures guys..
Joe she's going to be able to take you now at the line, so watch out..

jason65 · 03-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Good progress. That motor looks like a runner. It'll be cool seeing pics of his and hers trucks together. Do y'all have a color or look picked out yet? The only thing missing was the pics of shop supplies.

MacAttack · 03-16-2009, 12:29 PM

Glad to see I'm not the only one that uses a spare tire for a part-time engine stand.....

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason65

Good progress. That motor looks like a runner. It'll be cool seeing pics of his and hers trucks together. Do y'all have a color or look picked out yet? The only thing missing was the pics of shop supplies.

For a while it's going to stay the same blue it already is until all the patching and body work is done. She has a few colors in mind. She also wants to run the side trim so it will have a two tone pattern.

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

I thought the same thing when I saw the first picture of the engine. Then I thought maybe you hammered the firewall in to make them fit like other people have done, bad Idea IMO. Glad to see you are going with the short ones. To bad they didn't work, it looked really good with the tall ones. Keep Up the good work.

I got the short ones ordered already. We joked about hammering the firewall, but I would do that. The tall ones are going in my '73.

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Glad to see I'm not the only one that uses a spare tire for a part-time engine stand.....

Nothing works better to haul in engine in the back of your pickup! That tire actually saved our butts. When we first unloaded the engine out of the back of the truck, we were positioning the cherry picker in front of the '65 to push the truck under the engine. The truck rolls alot easier in the dirt than the cherry picker. Anyhow, while jacking it up the chain snapped

. Luckily, the tire was still on the ground right under. The motor fell from about 3 feet. Scared the crap out of us!! No damage was done. Thank God for them part time engine stands!

4dranch · 03-16-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Thank God for them part time engine stands!

yeah, and steel toe shoes

TimE · 03-16-2009, 03:16 PM

Good job! What type of short valve covers are you getting? The same style or??

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Good job! What type of short valve covers are you getting? The same style or??

The same ones. She bought the matching air cleaner for it so we kinda had to get the same kind. I'm thinking about painting the black in the fins Chevy orange.

MacAttack · 03-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Luckily, the tire was still on the ground right under. The motor fell from about 3 feet. Scared the crap out of us!!

Same - same when we were going from the engine dolly to the stand and had to make some adjustments to the hanger chains and leveler. Only dropped a few inches, but had to go change my shorts shortly thereafter.

62 short step · 03-16-2009, 04:25 PM

Looks good Joe!

protrash64 · 03-16-2009, 05:36 PM

I run those V-covers but used the forward engine position. I was changing everything so it was easy at the time. Cool pics!!!!!!!!

Alan's Classic · 03-16-2009, 11:31 PM

Ya'll are doing an awesome job.

c10addict · 03-17-2009, 09:26 AM

Sweet! She is a lucky girl!!! If it turns out half as nice as your truck it will be bad a$$

283 Man · 03-17-2009, 09:34 AM

great job on the 65 love this trucks to death!!! Cant wait to get my new 66 on the road soon!! take care brother!!!

jchav62 · 03-17-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

Sweet! She is a lucky girl!!! If it turns out half as nice as your truck it will be bad a$$

And I'm an even luckier guy! In the end, her truck is going to be way better than mine. She's already bought a bunch of new parts...stacked in the garage awaiting installation. She's a little pickier than me and she's not afraid to grab a wrench or some sandpaper and get in there. I'm really excited about seeing this one come together....

Joey~AP · 03-17-2009, 10:34 AM

Lookin good, Joe!

Life is good!

jchav62 · 03-24-2009, 03:24 PM

I got the lower profile valve covers late last week. I plan on painting inside the fins Chevy orange. I seen a tv show a long time ago (I think Trucks when Stacy David was still the host) where this was done. He just masked the outer part of the v/c and then painted the top. Then, if I remember correctly, he used a rag with some kind of thinner to wipe the fins and logo clean. Anyone know what kind of thinner to use? Any pointers? I plan on doing the same to the matching air cleaner...

03-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#51
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. nothing like a little family bonding, cool truck. __________________ 1967 Chevy long bed 1966 Chevy short stepside

03-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#53
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 was a very busy weekend. On Friday, I went to the shop to finish assembly on the 350. Installed lifters, pushrods, adjusted the valves, water pump, fuel pump, exhaust and intake manifolds, and valve covers. Then loaded it up in the truck to transport it to Rowe. 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

03-16-2009, 10:43 AM	#54
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. Then on Saturday, me and my Lady went up to Rowe, where the truck is, to stab the engine in. After fighting with it for awhile, trying to get the engine to line up with the tranny, we finally realized the v/c's were hitting the firewall. The tall one's will not work. I removed them and it went in like butter. I'll be ordering some short valve covers here soon. Here's some pics... Nothing like good ol' quality time with your lady! You did great, Babe! 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

03-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#55
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. that motor, she sure is purty nice progress!!! bet you can't wait to cruise together __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-16-2009 at 10:45 AM. Reason: cause I'm a jackass

03-16-2009, 10:48 AM	#56
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Lookin Good Guys! Wish I'd been there to help with the installation of that Bad Ass Bow Tie! __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

03-16-2009, 11:04 AM	#58
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Nice work and pictures guys.. Joe she's going to be able to take you now at the line, so watch out.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#59
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Good progress. That motor looks like a runner. It'll be cool seeing pics of his and hers trucks together. Do y'all have a color or look picked out yet? The only thing missing was the pics of shop supplies.

03-16-2009, 12:29 PM	#60
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Glad to see I'm not the only one that uses a spare tire for a part-time engine stand..... __________________ 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.

03-16-2009, 03:16 PM	#65
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Good job! What type of short valve covers are you getting? The same style or?? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-16-2009, 04:25 PM	#68
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Looks good Joe! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

03-16-2009, 05:36 PM	#69
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. I run those V-covers but used the forward engine position. I was changing everything so it was easy at the time. Cool pics!!!!!!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-16-2009, 11:31 PM	#70
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Ya'll are doing an awesome job. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-17-2009, 09:26 AM	#71
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Sweet! She is a lucky girl!!! If it turns out half as nice as your truck it will be bad a$$ __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-17-2009, 09:34 AM	#72
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. great job on the 65 love this trucks to death!!! Cant wait to get my new 66 on the road soon!! take care brother!!! __________________ 283 the mighty small block

03-17-2009, 10:34 AM	#74
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Progress on my woman's '65 Short/Fleet. Lookin good, Joe! Life is good! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-24-2009, 03:24 PM	#75
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 got the lower profile valve covers late last week. I plan on painting inside the fins Chevy orange. I seen a tv show a long time ago (I think Trucks when Stacy David was still the host) where this was done. He just masked the outer part of the v/c and then painted the top. Then, if I remember correctly, he used a rag with some kind of thinner to wipe the fins and logo clean. Anyone know what kind of thinner to use? Any pointers? I plan on doing the same to the matching air cleaner... __________________ 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

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.