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HugrOrang71 · 04-05-2007, 11:10 PM

I thought that I would share a little about my new project.
A friend of mine bought a clean 65 that he used as a daily driver. It had a roller cam 305 and Turbo 350. It was a good runner and all it needed was a little TLC, a little straightening and some fresh paint.

He took it apart to repaint it, pulled the engine with big plans for it (a blown 305?). After 2 different paint jobs, it sat for almost a year.

He called me wanting to know if I was interested in it. He got bored with it and found a new project. He was keeping the engine and transmission and he wanted $500 for the rest. He said it was all done, it just needed a drivetrain. I had a freshly built 350 and transmission just for it. I waited about a month and he calls back again. Told me if I wanted it to just come pick it up. He didn't want anything for it, just needed to get it out of the way. I headed right over with my trailer.

What I found was a 1/2 painted project, with lots of missing and broken parts.
There were still dents and bodywork needed on the bed and some rust bubbling through the rocker panels where he had already been painted. I talked him into painting the remaining hood and doors after I did the body work on them. I am going to attempt to repair the damage on the bed, hopefully without having to reshoot.

I have the engine and transmission bolted in. I'm in the process of getting enough put together to make it run and drive. Then I will decide on where to go from there.

Here are a few pictures

Bishops Trucks · 04-05-2007, 11:28 PM

The pics didn't work.

HugrOrang71 · 04-05-2007, 11:56 PM

I can't seem to get them to post.

Jason

19GMC63 · 04-06-2007, 12:19 AM

in advanced posting, click on "manage atachments" below the reply box and upload your pics, you may have to resize them to be under 100kb in size.

HugrOrang71 · 04-06-2007, 10:12 AM

Thank you for the help.

Jason

Jonboy · 04-06-2007, 11:10 AM

that is an excellent project, especially for the price! Wanna double your money?

**slepysal** · 04-06-2007, 11:18 AM

Nice !!! You have a great starting point, and wow what an investment .

zapper · 04-06-2007, 11:47 AM

WOW!!! that was a freebie. Nice friend.... It looks amazing, it won't take much to get that mobile for cruising. Niceeeee.

Ang

04-05-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	newly acquired 65 C10 project I thought that I would share a little about my new project. A friend of mine bought a clean 65 that he used as a daily driver. It had a roller cam 305 and Turbo 350. It was a good runner and all it needed was a little TLC, a little straightening and some fresh paint. He took it apart to repaint it, pulled the engine with big plans for it (a blown 305?). After 2 different paint jobs, it sat for almost a year. He called me wanting to know if I was interested in it. He got bored with it and found a new project. He was keeping the engine and transmission and he wanted $500 for the rest. He said it was all done, it just needed a drivetrain. I had a freshly built 350 and transmission just for it. I waited about a month and he calls back again. Told me if I wanted it to just come pick it up. He didn't want anything for it, just needed to get it out of the way. I headed right over with my trailer. What I found was a 1/2 painted project, with lots of missing and broken parts. There were still dents and bodywork needed on the bed and some rust bubbling through the rocker panels where he had already been painted. I talked him into painting the remaining hood and doors after I did the body work on them. I am going to attempt to repair the damage on the bed, hopefully without having to reshoot. I have the engine and transmission bolted in. I'm in the process of getting enough put together to make it run and drive. Then I will decide on where to go from there. Here are a few pictures __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Last edited by HugrOrang71; 04-05-2007 at 11:12 PM.

04-05-2007, 11:28 PM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project The pics didn't work. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-05-2007, 11:56 PM	#3
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project I can't seem to get them to post. Jason __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."

04-06-2007, 12:19 AM	#4
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project in advanced posting, click on "manage atachments" below the reply box and upload your pics, you may have to resize them to be under 100kb in size.

04-06-2007, 10:12 AM	#5
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project Thank you for the help. Jason Attached Images __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."

04-06-2007, 11:10 AM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project that is an excellent project, especially for the price! Wanna double your money? Last edited by Jonboy; 04-06-2007 at 11:12 AM.

04-06-2007, 11:18 AM	#7
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project Nice !!! You have a great starting point, and wow what an investment .

04-06-2007, 11:47 AM	#8
zapper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: shelburne ont Posts: 25	Re: newly acquired 65 C10 project WOW!!! that was a freebie. Nice friend.... It looks amazing, it won't take much to get that mobile for cruising. Niceeeee. Ang



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