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jonzcustomshop · 03-07-2008, 07:49 AM

I just picked up this 65.
I hope to use it as a daily driver. It is supposed to have a running 283 2bbl, I haven't had a chance to start it yet.
It is mostly rust free, the footwells, and the lower fenders are the only spots.
I will probably have to find a different passenger bed side, it is a little rough behind the wheel.
All the parts for the front clip are in the back, so like a big model truck all I should have to do is assemble and go!

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 03-07-2008, 07:54 AM

looks like you got your work cutout for u the cab looks nice tho

joe231 · 03-07-2008, 07:54 AM

SWEET, if you don't mind, how much did ya have to give?

Dinos63 · 03-07-2008, 08:39 AM

:hey nice truck.... but what is that white stuff on the ground?

jonzcustomshop · 03-07-2008, 08:49 AM

that isn't the half of it, I got the truck last night, and it was covered with 3 inches of snow (the white stuff!) before I could get pics. then it almost all melted today.
I paid $500 for it,.
I hope it isn't too much work, I have a junk 65 parts truck that I can get all the missing bolts from , and I am going out to the wrecking yard tomorrow to look for a new box side.
I don't plan on doing much more than drive this one though, although I would like to lower it and change over to 5 lug.

Ham-er · 03-07-2008, 09:10 AM

Nice, May I have that radio? It looks original.

joe231 · 03-07-2008, 09:16 AM

That is a good deal!!
I noticed the radio also, the '64 I just picked up has the original am radio and an uncut dash, but it is missing the knobs

jonzcustomshop · 03-07-2008, 10:43 AM

I am keeping my fingers crossed that it works when I hook up the battery. that would be cool!!!!

greg64 · 03-07-2008, 10:48 AM

Good looking driver, Jon. Think those side mirrors are stock?

283 Man · 03-07-2008, 01:47 PM

nice truck good find

!!!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-07-2008, 07:33 PM

I would take that for $500. You should have seen what I went to look at for $600. Rust and no engine or tranny.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-07-2008, 07:59 PM

If you need one, I have a pretty nice painted grille that is not rusted or anything.

jchav62 · 03-07-2008, 09:44 PM

Nice find. That will be a cool daily...

*1974k5blazer* · 03-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Sweet Put It Back On The Road!

63sbssbbw · 03-08-2008, 05:39 AM

Sweet deal Jon

72BlckButy · 03-09-2008, 06:50 AM

Nice score!!!

kdrodworks316 · 03-17-2008, 11:33 PM

is that sitting on the corner of reserve and third? is that your place? I drove by there about 40 times this last week and was getting on here to tell you about it. guess you already know

jonzcustomshop · 03-18-2008, 12:34 AM

yes that is it!
stop by sometime I can show you the 60 too.

RunninLo · 03-18-2008, 09:13 AM

Corner of Reserve and third.... that's like 5 blocks from my place. I'm a block south of river road on Krysty with reserve off my back property line. (west side of reserve). It's the one with the little playhouse and fire pit in the back and the new garage that looks bigger than the house. if the fires on or the back garage door is open the welcome mat is out. beers and dogs by the fire just about every sunday evening once it warms up until the fire season shuts us down.

Josh

jonzcustomshop · 03-18-2008, 04:44 PM

Cool, I have been meaning to look you up.. I will stop by.

jonzcustomshop · 05-08-2008, 06:33 AM

progress !!!
I was waiting to get the title before working on this truck, it came so now I have it almost ready for the road.
I worked on the fenders last week, I got two that only needed minor rust repair on the braces and corners. If I had the cash, I would have just bought repros and been done with them , but I have more time than money!\

I found a seafoam green at walmart that almost matches the original blue-green, it is closer to forest service green though, but it is still better than orange, blue, yellow and red!

I got a c/60-80 grille at the wrecking yard, it is the same size,you just have to take the letters off the top, and the headlight mount/grillemount had to be switched out with a c/10

I also got a good bedside, and a good tailgate for $125.

When I put the battery in every thing worked! Well sort of, I need to put a muffler on it , and I need to undo the trailering (imagine a ball if twine)harness they have in the back.

protrash64 · 05-08-2008, 06:58 AM

I like those custom tarp holders on your bedside

. When I picked up my bed/trailer it had about 40 snaps with rusty screws to remove!!! 4 doesnt look too bad!

Do you replace the weld on the post in the rear? I changed one side of mine and never have re-welded it......doesnt seem to be a problem.

Lookin' good.

**scotts62** · 05-08-2008, 02:21 PM

Sweet nice score!! Going to be a good looking daily for ya!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-08-2008, 04:30 PM

I think you should paint the whole truck with that stuff and make from the bottom of the windows up white. It looks pretty good and makes me want to get rid of my 79 4x4 and get another 65ish truck.

Slmd92DIME · 05-09-2008, 01:09 AM

Looks good. I wish my first one for 500 woul dhave been salvagable other than just the frame and bed.

03-07-2008, 07:49 AM	#1
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	I got new (to me!) 65 I just picked up this 65. I hope to use it as a daily driver. It is supposed to have a running 283 2bbl, I haven't had a chance to start it yet. It is mostly rust free, the footwells, and the lower fenders are the only spots. I will probably have to find a different passenger bed side, it is a little rough behind the wheel. All the parts for the front clip are in the back, so like a big model truck all I should have to do is assemble and go! Attached Images Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 03-07-2008 at 08:57 AM.

03-07-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 looks like you got your work cutout for u the cab looks nice tho __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

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03-07-2008, 08:39 AM	#4
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03-07-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 that isn't the half of it, I got the truck last night, and it was covered with 3 inches of snow (the white stuff!) before I could get pics. then it almost all melted today. I paid $500 for it,. I hope it isn't too much work, I have a junk 65 parts truck that I can get all the missing bolts from , and I am going out to the wrecking yard tomorrow to look for a new box side. I don't plan on doing much more than drive this one though, although I would like to lower it and change over to 5 lug.

03-07-2008, 09:10 AM	#6
Ham-er Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north dakota Posts: 50	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Nice, May I have that radio? It looks original.

03-07-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 That is a good deal!! I noticed the radio also, the '64 I just picked up has the original am radio and an uncut dash, but it is missing the knobs __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-07-2008, 10:43 AM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 I am keeping my fingers crossed that it works when I hook up the battery. that would be cool!!!!

03-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#9
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Good looking driver, Jon. Think those side mirrors are stock? __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

03-07-2008, 01:47 PM	#10
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 nice truck good find!!!!

03-07-2008, 07:33 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 I would take that for $500. You should have seen what I went to look at for $600. Rust and no engine or tranny. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-07-2008, 07:59 PM	#12
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 If you need one, I have a pretty nice painted grille that is not rusted or anything. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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03-09-2008, 06:50 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Nice score!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-17-2008, 11:33 PM	#17
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 is that sitting on the corner of reserve and third? is that your place? I drove by there about 40 times this last week and was getting on here to tell you about it. guess you already know

03-18-2008, 12:34 AM	#18
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 yes that is it! stop by sometime I can show you the 60 too.

03-18-2008, 09:13 AM	#19
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Corner of Reserve and third.... that's like 5 blocks from my place. I'm a block south of river road on Krysty with reserve off my back property line. (west side of reserve). It's the one with the little playhouse and fire pit in the back and the new garage that looks bigger than the house. if the fires on or the back garage door is open the welcome mat is out. beers and dogs by the fire just about every sunday evening once it warms up until the fire season shuts us down. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

03-18-2008, 04:44 PM	#20
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Cool, I have been meaning to look you up.. I will stop by.

05-08-2008, 06:33 AM	#21
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 progress !!! I was waiting to get the title before working on this truck, it came so now I have it almost ready for the road. I worked on the fenders last week, I got two that only needed minor rust repair on the braces and corners. If I had the cash, I would have just bought repros and been done with them , but I have more time than money!\ I found a seafoam green at walmart that almost matches the original blue-green, it is closer to forest service green though, but it is still better than orange, blue, yellow and red! I got a c/60-80 grille at the wrecking yard, it is the same size,you just have to take the letters off the top, and the headlight mount/grillemount had to be switched out with a c/10 I also got a good bedside, and a good tailgate for $125. When I put the battery in every thing worked! Well sort of, I need to put a muffler on it , and I need to undo the trailering (imagine a ball if twine)harness they have in the back. Attached Images

05-08-2008, 06:58 AM	#22
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 I like those custom tarp holders on your bedside. When I picked up my bed/trailer it had about 40 snaps with rusty screws to remove!!! 4 doesnt look too bad! Do you replace the weld on the post in the rear? I changed one side of mine and never have re-welded it......doesnt seem to be a problem. Lookin' good. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-08-2008, 02:21 PM	#23
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Sweet nice score!! Going to be a good looking daily for ya!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#24
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 I think you should paint the whole truck with that stuff and make from the bottom of the windows up white. It looks pretty good and makes me want to get rid of my 79 4x4 and get another 65ish truck. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-09-2008, 01:09 AM	#25
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: I got new (to me!) 65 Looks good. I wish my first one for 500 woul dhave been salvagable other than just the frame and bed. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

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