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TypeSL2 · 06-20-2015, 01:13 PM

I'm really digging this build. I wanted to run Porterbuilt stuff in my truck, but I really don't want to cut up my bed or raise my floor. Mine's a step side, so space is already limited. I do plan on doing a mini-notch though. I just need another inch or 2. Story of my life, amiright?

James

w00dst0ck · 06-20-2015, 03:10 PM

I initially felt the same. I actually never planned on LS swapping or bagging it. Just kinda snowballed.

I'm only going to raise my bed 3-4 inches which will be almost unnoticeable with the tailgate shut.

If you run the bumpstops with this notch you don't even have to raise the bed floor
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w00dst0ck · 06-23-2015, 11:23 PM

Started raising the bed floor today. So far so good. It's not going to be perfect, as I don't think any portion of the bed is straight or dent free enough to get a good measurement, but it's close!

w00dst0ck · 07-02-2015, 10:12 PM

Progress:

High hump I got on fleabay for cheeeap

w00dst0ck · 07-13-2015, 09:12 PM

Made some progress on the bed today. Wood is finished. Need to cut the 2 boards around the wheel wells and then stain/seal. It's yellow pine because I don't feel like spending a fortune on something that's going to eventually rot anyway. That and I will be using it.

w00dst0ck · 07-17-2015, 01:47 AM

Grizz1963 · 07-17-2015, 03:43 AM

That works really well.

w00dst0ck · 08-14-2015, 05:19 PM

Getting ready to get the interior painted. Someone cut the dash for a cd player, so I welded in a patch to completely fill it. Just going to run an under the dash amp with an AUX input.

Pushed it back in the corner of the shop, as I've been messing with my newest creation. '64 Volvo LS1/t56.

Modges'66 · 08-15-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by w00dst0ck

Getting ready to get the interior painted. Someone cut the dash for a cd player, so I welded in a patch to completely fill it. Just going to run an under the dash amp with an AUX input.

Pushed it back in the corner of the shop, as I've been messing with my newest creation. '64 Volvo LS1/t56.

Nice, I like the obscure stuff!
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TypeSL2 · 08-17-2015, 07:45 PM

I love that Volvo!

James

w00dst0ck · 10-24-2015, 12:50 AM

Man, I haven't touched this truck in a long time. I've been too busy building this sweet Volvo.

Anyway, figured out the longtubes off the LS1 camaro donor (motor/trans that went in the above Volvo) fit the truck perfectly!

Also, my buddy came by the shop and painted the cab interior for me. Waiting on my monstaliner to get here to do the floor.

Slowly putting it back together, hope to have it driving soon!

62stepside longbox · 10-24-2015, 02:27 AM

Nice work. Plans for interior?

62stepside longbox · 10-24-2015, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Nice work. Plans for interior?

I meant soft interior parts

w00dst0ck · 10-24-2015, 10:40 AM

Monstaliner floor and lower a pillars. Powdercoated seat frame, black leather seat, factory gauges with the LS swap, and I'll convert the 4l80 VSS to work with the factory speedometer.
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NevEno · 10-24-2015, 11:24 AM

Interior paint looks good!

faribran · 10-24-2015, 11:26 AM

Is this the transport wheels?

w00dst0ck · 10-24-2015, 11:50 AM

They are transport wheels. Powdercoated cherry red to match the patina with dog dish caps. I bought several sets for future use lol.
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Jcox68rt · 10-25-2015, 01:23 AM

I'm really diggin This build! From the rims to the raised bed floor. Super cool and functional. I'm curious about the raised bed floor and if you tied the welded angle iron into the cross braces that are bolted to the frame?

Thank you,

Jason

w00dst0ck · 10-25-2015, 03:26 PM

angle iron is braced to the frame itself.

w00dst0ck · 11-20-2015, 08:57 PM

Monsalined the inside cab floor, painted the inside cab. Also, installed my reupholstered seat. Black pleaded leather.

Last but not least, finally got around to installing these Camaro (I think) dog dish caps. Scored them off Ebay for $50

namloc · 11-21-2015, 01:28 AM

This is a real cool build . Like it. Keep it up.

w00dst0ck · 03-30-2016, 11:38 PM

It runs. Need to work on the tune a little, but it runs. It's wrapping up at this point.

Now I have to figure out a driveshaft. I really want to run a 1 piece shaft, but I don't think I can with the stock trailing arm xmember.

**clemdaddy** · 03-31-2016, 02:57 AM

truck is looking good. really like what you've done.
i am heading down for the roundup next week, theres always tons of cool trucks there and lots of fun. maybe see you there.

w00dst0ck · 04-21-2016, 03:35 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI0lTbVUXcE

I've been driving the truck for about a week now working out kinks. Ordered a Dakota Digital VHX cluster. Pretty excited about that. Also, the big stalled converter is taking some getting used to, but it's a blast to drive.

Grizz1963 · 04-22-2016, 06:53 PM

Wheels look good.

Volvo keeps catching my eye.

06-20-2015, 01:13 PM	#151
TypeSL2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 216	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build I'm really digging this build. I wanted to run Porterbuilt stuff in my truck, but I really don't want to cut up my bed or raise my floor. Mine's a step side, so space is already limited. I do plan on doing a mini-notch though. I just need another inch or 2. Story of my life, amiright? James __________________ '64 C10 Build Officially LQ/NV3500 swapped and Bagged

06-20-2015, 03:10 PM	#152
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build I initially felt the same. I actually never planned on LS swapping or bagging it. Just kinda snowballed. I'm only going to raise my bed 3-4 inches which will be almost unnoticeable with the tailgate shut. If you run the bumpstops with this notch you don't even have to raise the bed floor Posted via Mobile Device

06-23-2015, 11:23 PM	#153
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Started raising the bed floor today. So far so good. It's not going to be perfect, as I don't think any portion of the bed is straight or dent free enough to get a good measurement, but it's close!

07-02-2015, 10:12 PM	#154
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Progress: High hump I got on fleabay for cheeeap

07-13-2015, 09:12 PM	#155
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Made some progress on the bed today. Wood is finished. Need to cut the 2 boards around the wheel wells and then stain/seal. It's yellow pine because I don't feel like spending a fortune on something that's going to eventually rot anyway. That and I will be using it.

07-17-2015, 01:47 AM	#156
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build

07-17-2015, 03:43 AM	#157
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,508	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build That works really well. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

08-14-2015, 05:19 PM	#158
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Getting ready to get the interior painted. Someone cut the dash for a cd player, so I welded in a patch to completely fill it. Just going to run an under the dash amp with an AUX input. Pushed it back in the corner of the shop, as I've been messing with my newest creation. '64 Volvo LS1/t56.

08-17-2015, 07:45 PM	#160
TypeSL2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 216	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build I love that Volvo! James __________________ '64 C10 Build Officially LQ/NV3500 swapped and Bagged

10-24-2015, 12:50 AM	#161
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Man, I haven't touched this truck in a long time. I've been too busy building this sweet Volvo. Anyway, figured out the longtubes off the LS1 camaro donor (motor/trans that went in the above Volvo) fit the truck perfectly! Also, my buddy came by the shop and painted the cab interior for me. Waiting on my monstaliner to get here to do the floor. Slowly putting it back together, hope to have it driving soon!

10-24-2015, 02:27 AM	#162
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Nice work. Plans for interior? __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-24-2015, 10:40 AM	#164
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Monstaliner floor and lower a pillars. Powdercoated seat frame, black leather seat, factory gauges with the LS swap, and I'll convert the 4l80 VSS to work with the factory speedometer. Posted via Mobile Device

10-24-2015, 11:24 AM	#165
NevEno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: oklahoma Posts: 357	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Interior paint looks good! __________________ You can find me on Instagram @neveno_cten

10-24-2015, 11:26 AM	#166
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Is this the transport wheels? __________________ "

10-24-2015, 11:50 AM	#167
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build They are transport wheels. Powdercoated cherry red to match the patina with dog dish caps. I bought several sets for future use lol. Posted via Mobile Device



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10-25-2015, 01:23 AM	#168
Jcox68rt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 90	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build I'm really diggin This build! From the rims to the raised bed floor. Super cool and functional. I'm curious about the raised bed floor and if you tied the welded angle iron into the cross braces that are bolted to the frame? Thank you, Jason

10-25-2015, 03:26 PM	#169
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build angle iron is braced to the frame itself.

11-20-2015, 08:57 PM	#170
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Monsalined the inside cab floor, painted the inside cab. Also, installed my reupholstered seat. Black pleaded leather. Last but not least, finally got around to installing these Camaro (I think) dog dish caps. Scored them off Ebay for $50

11-21-2015, 01:28 AM	#171
namloc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: seattle wa Posts: 492	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build This is a real cool build . Like it. Keep it up. __________________ The Snortin' Bull

03-30-2016, 11:38 PM	#172
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build It runs. Need to work on the tune a little, but it runs. It's wrapping up at this point. Now I have to figure out a driveshaft. I really want to run a 1 piece shaft, but I don't think I can with the stock trailing arm xmember.

03-31-2016, 02:57 AM	#173
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build truck is looking good. really like what you've done. i am heading down for the roundup next week, theres always tons of cool trucks there and lots of fun. maybe see you there.

04-21-2016, 03:35 PM	#174
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI0lTbVUXcE I've been driving the truck for about a week now working out kinks. Ordered a Dakota Digital VHX cluster. Pretty excited about that. Also, the big stalled converter is taking some getting used to, but it's a blast to drive.

04-22-2016, 06:53 PM	#175
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,508	Re: '65 SWB Patina Build Wheels look good. Volvo keeps catching my eye. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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