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shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:07 AM

I am brand new to this world and I have to say I am amazed by all of the incredible work that I have seen. It is also a pleasant surprise to find a community of people dedicated to helping each other. I am glad to be here.

My bio dad bought this truck brand new in 1965. He drove the heck out of it for many years, wrenching' on sprint cars around Northern California. I have many fond memories associated with this truck and the tracks we visited.

The truck has been sitting for almost 30 years. I've had it for 15 years, but I haven't been able to get started because of money, school, work, marriage, building a house, money, etc. The time has come.

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:27 AM

Digging out

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:34 AM

Cleaning up

Ta2Don · 09-02-2012, 10:52 AM

Welcome aboard and have a great time with your truck, cool history, and we like lots of pics...
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CRGRS 66 · 09-02-2012, 11:35 AM

Welcome from the land of hockey pucks, maple syrup, and Neil Young

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 01:55 PM

I think it is in decent shape considering how long it has been sitting.
I appreciate the warm welcome and I'm open to any and all advice. Because I've been around this truck my entire life, I'd like to keep it as original as possible-I want to save the exotic stuff for my next build. I would like to get this thing on the road by April (hahahahaha!) I plan on driving it several times a week when "finished."

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 01:58 PM

testing testing

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 02:01 PM

I think I have it figured.
Famous last words.

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 02:02 PM

I plan on making a new bed out of Cedar.

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 02:06 PM

Many years ago, this door was t-boned. It has been drilled and pulled and coated with pounds of Bondo. This is the worst part of the body.

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 01:57 PM

oops. did I mention I was new here? honestly, they looked good upon upload.

shok · 09-02-2012, 02:55 PM

Was it a blue truck coated in red primer?
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shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:25 PM

Hi Shok, it was green. It's had that same red/purple primer since the early 80s. I'll post more pics.

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:32 PM

cab is full of pieces and parts, dead spiders, etc

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:36 PM

Probably the first time this truck has been inside since it left the factory.

shrekbear · 09-02-2012, 04:50 PM

The initial plan was to get this thing wired and on the road as soon as possible.

62 Barnfind · 09-02-2012, 08:36 PM

That color looks real good when done right. Here it is in a satin. I shot my truck in the speed blue today. It lays down and covers great.

shok · 09-03-2012, 03:09 AM

In the other pics it does look like the green my truck was originally painted, for the time being I've rattle canned it with a green that's close to that hot rod flatz green. I like the look but I know it's not for everyone.
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Solo2002 · 09-03-2012, 07:46 AM

It looks solid doesn't look to be to bad from the pics keep wrenching on it and you will be on the road in no time
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shrekbear · 09-04-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo2002

It looks solid doesn't look to be to bad from the pics keep wrenching on it and you will be on the road in no time
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Thanks Solo. Unfortunately, I am only able to wrench on the weekends. It's in my pop's garage about an hour away. Too much work and too much soccer during the week. But there's no turning back now.

shrekbear · 09-04-2012, 01:22 AM

https://picasaweb.google.com/oldskoo...80443236750146

trying to figure out these pictures. I've noticed my pictures are smaller. I've been uploading from the computer and now I'm trying to link to Picasa.

shrekbear · 09-04-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

That color looks real good when done right. Here it is in a satin. I shot my truck in the speed blue today. It lays down and covers great.

It's not my favorite color, but it does look good. I saw it or a similar color on a Peterbilt today. I'll look for picks of your speed blue.

**lolife99** · 09-16-2012, 10:38 AM

Cool build!

Alan's Classic · 01-03-2013, 11:48 PM

Welcome aboard!! How much rust does it have? It looks pretty solid.

shrekbear · 05-27-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Welcome aboard!! How much rust does it have? It looks pretty solid.

Hi Alan,

Some rust, but not bad. Some problems with the cab floor, but thats about it.
I haven't done much over the past few months, but I'll post pics of what I've done. Feel free to offer advice

09-02-2012, 04:07 AM	#1
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Bear's 65 I am brand new to this world and I have to say I am amazed by all of the incredible work that I have seen. It is also a pleasant surprise to find a community of people dedicated to helping each other. I am glad to be here. My bio dad bought this truck brand new in 1965. He drove the heck out of it for many years, wrenching' on sprint cars around Northern California. I have many fond memories associated with this truck and the tracks we visited. The truck has been sitting for almost 30 years. I've had it for 15 years, but I haven't been able to get started because of money, school, work, marriage, building a house, money, etc. The time has come. Last edited by shrekbear; 08-07-2017 at 12:25 AM.

09-02-2012, 04:27 AM	#2
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 Digging out Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 04:34 AM	#3
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 Cleaning up __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 10:52 AM	#4
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Bear's 65 Welcome aboard and have a great time with your truck, cool history, and we like lots of pics... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

09-02-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Bear's 65 Welcome from the land of hockey pucks, maple syrup, and Neil Young __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

09-02-2012, 01:55 PM	#6
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 I think it is in decent shape considering how long it has been sitting. I appreciate the warm welcome and I'm open to any and all advice. Because I've been around this truck my entire life, I'd like to keep it as original as possible-I want to save the exotic stuff for my next build. I would like to get this thing on the road by April (hahahahaha!) I plan on driving it several times a week when "finished." Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 01:58 PM	#7
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 testing testing Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 02:01 PM	#8
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 I think I have it figured. Famous last words. Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 02:02 PM	#9
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 I plan on making a new bed out of Cedar. Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 02:06 PM	#10
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 Many years ago, this door was t-boned. It has been drilled and pulled and coated with pounds of Bondo. This is the worst part of the body. Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 01:57 PM	#11
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 oops. did I mention I was new here? honestly, they looked good upon upload. __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 02:55 PM	#12
shok Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 299	Re: Bear's 65 Was it a blue truck coated in red primer? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 250 with 3 on the tree Build Thread Bunch of other cars no one cares about

09-02-2012, 04:25 PM	#13
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 Hi Shok, it was green. It's had that same red/purple primer since the early 80s. I'll post more pics. __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 04:32 PM	#14
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 cab is full of pieces and parts, dead spiders, etc Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 04:36 PM	#15
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 Probably the first time this truck has been inside since it left the factory. Attached Images



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09-02-2012, 04:50 PM	#16
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 The initial plan was to get this thing wired and on the road as soon as possible. Attached Images __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-02-2012, 08:36 PM	#17
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,365	Re: Bear's 65 That color looks real good when done right. Here it is in a satin. I shot my truck in the speed blue today. It lays down and covers great. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

09-03-2012, 03:09 AM	#18
shok Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 299	Re: Bear's 65 In the other pics it does look like the green my truck was originally painted, for the time being I've rattle canned it with a green that's close to that hot rod flatz green. I like the look but I know it's not for everyone. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 250 with 3 on the tree Build Thread Bunch of other cars no one cares about

09-03-2012, 07:46 AM	#19
Solo2002 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bibb CO.Alabama Posts: 321	Re: Bear's 65 It looks solid doesn't look to be to bad from the pics keep wrenching on it and you will be on the road in no time Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 short stepper KMHK

09-04-2012, 01:22 AM	#21
shrekbear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 63	Re: Bear's 65 https://picasaweb.google.com/oldskoo...80443236750146 trying to figure out these pictures. I've noticed my pictures are smaller. I've been uploading from the computer and now I'm trying to link to Picasa. __________________ My First Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541120

09-16-2012, 10:38 AM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Bear's 65 Cool build! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-03-2013, 11:48 PM	#24
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Bear's 65 Welcome aboard!! How much rust does it have? It looks pretty solid. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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