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07-09-2012, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dallas texas
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1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
I am new to this site and happy to be here - this is my first posting. I bought a 1965 C10 in Fort Worth for $1000.00 this past year. The truck has the big back window with the Custom Cab package - the dash has been unmolested with the exception of the original horn ring and ashtray seems to be missing. This truck came with factory installed AC - not working at this time. The rockers and front floor corner panels are rusted out and will need to be replaced. The engine that was originally installed was a 327 and has been converted to a 1972 350 2 bl by previous owner. The truck has the original ram horn headers and exhaust system which will need to be replaced. I am working on removing the box from the frame first to see what shape the frame, brake lines, rear end look like - appears the box has never been off the frame. Will post pics later.
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07-09-2012, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Welcome from the land of Maple Trees and Hockey Sticks!
I have only been here since April myself, this is an amazing resource building a truck, and the people here are very, very helpful, and knowledgeable! Look forward to seeing the before pics soon!!!
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Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709 |
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07-13-2012, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Litchfield park AZ
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
welcome, and let the fun begin...
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07-16-2012, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dallas texas
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
I removed the bed, working on cleaning the frame up. I started taking some pictures of project.
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1950 Chevrolet Truck - high school 1964 C10 long bed 283, powerglide original 1965 C10 long bed 350 |
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07-16-2012, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Sweet looking dash!!! Factory radio as well!!! Looks like you are off to a great start.
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Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709 |
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07-19-2012, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dallas texas
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Thanks for the response. I picked up a set of fenders from a guy in Milford, Texas that owns a 1963 SWB completely stripped down. Here's a pic before the sandblasting begins this weekend.
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1950 Chevrolet Truck - high school 1964 C10 long bed 283, powerglide original 1965 C10 long bed 350 |
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07-19-2012, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dallas texas
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Does anyone have any idea what the functionality is of this rubber mount? It sits lower than the bed frame - am I missing a piece of it?
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1950 Chevrolet Truck - high school 1964 C10 long bed 283, powerglide original 1965 C10 long bed 350 |
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07-19-2012, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DeArmanville AL
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Bump stop for rear axle. Looks like it is all there.
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07-19-2012, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: dallas texas
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Thanks for the tip Flathead - this is my first build and I'm learning as I go.
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1950 Chevrolet Truck - high school 1964 C10 long bed 283, powerglide original 1965 C10 long bed 350 |
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07-19-2012, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
great find... i love those medium green patina trucks. air and big window...wow, lucky guy.
show some more pics of body condition? i like it! |
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07-19-2012, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Wow, that looks awesome! That dash alone is worth the effort.
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New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 |
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07-20-2012, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
I would like to see the rest of your dash please.
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07-20-2012, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A.
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
The truck looks to be in awesome condition!
Consider yourself very fortunate!!! |
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07-21-2012, 12:29 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,250
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Re: 1965 Chevrolet Long Bed Build
Welcome to the forum
 Looks like you found a very nice truck to build. Do you have an overall plan yet?
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