new guy new project65

[jimmystepside]

hello all just joined the forums, pretty cool looking thru everyones builds and threads. still figuring things out. but anyway just bout a 65 chevy stepside, has a 327 n 3 on the tree, it runs and drives pretty well needs some tlc and alot of body work, the truck was painted at some point and everything is poping and rusting back out. havent decided on what i want the finish product to look like but i kno i want a rat rod type look, satin clear, some old rallys and i would also love to bag it
let me know what you think

[pdxhall]

Welcome to the forum. It looks like you've got a good solid truck to start with. You'll find all the help and information you'll ever need here. Just ask and have fun.

[jimmystepside]

Thanks hall looking for to getting my "learn" on!
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[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

I agree, looks like a good truck to work with. If it runs and drives, that's a plus.

[jimmystepside]

Thanks yeah its not too bad frame is solid, I paid 1000 for it, which I didnt think was too bad
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[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by jimmystepside

Thanks yeah its not too bad frame is solid, I paid 1000 for it, which I didnt think was too bad
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Great Buy!

Welcome.
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[jimmystepside]

Thanks Lost! hope everyone else agrees haha cant wait for warm weather to start in on the body
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[markeb01]

Looks like a nice old school truck with the wide rims. Good luck with it and welcome to the forum.

[jimmystepside]

Thanks mark, ic all you guys are "premium members, what exactly does that mean?
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[blackdawg]

Nice truck and welcome to the forum,i always have a soft spot for the stepsides.

[62 Longbed]

Welcome to the site !!! Sounds like you got a heck of a deal !!! Very Nice ... On this site always remember .. pictures , pictures and more pictures .. Good Luck !!!

[1963c-10]

Welcome, looks like a real solid truck

[jimmystepside]

thanks guys ill keep up with pics as best i can=]

[waspp]

Welcome! Congratulations on the truck it looks really solid, a great start to your project! Keep us posted

[jimmystepside]

picked these 15x8's up off a guy today for 100$, thanks to a WTB add on craigslist, now time to shop tires=] any suggestions???

[narx66gmc]

Great looking w the centers and rings! I always like a staggered set. Like 225/60 front and 255/60 rear
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[jimmystepside]

Originally Posted by narx66gmc

Great looking w the centers and rings! I always like a staggered set. Like 225/60 front and 255/60 rear
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yeah id love to have some 15x10s in the back! having a real hard time finding a couple in 6 lug tho...

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by jimmystepside

Thanks mark, ic all you guys are "premium members, what exactly does that mean?
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That title shows up when you are a paying member. Compared to the cost and value of magazines, a subscription is a bargain at $25 a year for the amount of information available here. This is a link explaining the offerings:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php

[Captainfab]

Sweet deal on the wheels. Looks like you got the good stainless trim rings too

I run 275/60-15's all the way around on my Suburban, with the Rally wheels.

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by jimmystepside

Thanks yeah its not too bad frame is solid, I paid 1000 for it, which I didnt think was too bad
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wow a $1,000 for a short bed step side. good for you. i put those same rims on my 65 and they look real good. im sure you will make it nice. show us pics when you do your upgrades.

[jimmystepside]

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

wow a $1,000 for a short bed step side. good for you. i put those same rims on my 65 and they look real good. im sure you will make it nice. show us pics when you do your upgrades.

will do! i actually just ordered a set of BFGoodrich radial T/A's today, i got 245/60/15's for the front and 275/60/15's for the rear, should be here by the end of the week ill be puttin em on saturday i hope, ill be sure to take pictures of it

[jimmystepside]

made some pretty good progress today, took my wheels in friday and got the tries mounted and balanced but didnt have time to throw them on til today, im a big fan of solid black wheels with white letter tires so i knew i would like it, also did alot of wiring work as well, the only light that were working were the markers up front, so i had to get the rest working(all ground issues) heres some pics let me kno what you think

[Max1775]

Nice looking truck.

[jimmystepside]

Originally Posted by Max1775

Nice looking truck.

thanks!

[jimmystepside]

been doin some small things under the hood recently, things that just need replaced like the fuel filter, spark plug wires, plugs etc.. my buddy whose helping me(since im a body guy not a motor guy lol) said i should think about switching from points to an HEI ignition, so i might be doing that if i can source the right parts for the right price, the jager bottles are going to replace a wine bottle that ive been using as my coolant overflow tank