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ApeKing · 12-22-2008, 07:28 PM

Ive just purchased a 1965 chevy fleetside short bed. It is in pretty decent shape but I do have a few things that need to be done. Anyone eer replace their window regulators? Was it a pain or pretty straight fwd? Ive seen kits to eliminate tailgate chains by installing hinge arms. If I do this what latches the gate? Last but not least is LMC the best place to buy parts? I found another company that has an easier to navigate web site but their prices are slightly higher. Any goo or bad comments or concerns regarding LMC?

Here is a crappy cell phone pic of my new pride and joy. Ill take better pics later.

SIR · 12-22-2008, 07:42 PM

...not sure about the window stuff but you might check out www.mar-k.com,good place.

jonzcustomshop · 12-22-2008, 07:46 PM

I think lmc is good they have been around for a while.

regulators themselves are a breeze to change... It is getting the factory screws out that is the problem

I ended up heating all the screws on my 61 to get them out.
Get the right size phillips driver, and give it a try, if they fight you at all, -stop- and use the heat before you strip them out.
I ended up having to vise grip a few to get mine off, and even had weld a nut to one!

btw welcom to the board lots of good info here.

ApeKing · 12-22-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the welcome and the info!

LuckyHenriksen · 12-22-2008, 08:05 PM

sweet truck, LMC is decent in my opinion, but I hear lotsa complains about their products. The only thing I dislike is the ay they pack stuff, full of foam peanuts that fly everywhere when you open the box

Alan's Classic · 12-22-2008, 09:56 PM

Welcome aboard form North Georgia. I'm not too far from you. Nice looking truck you have there. I deal with truckandcarshop.com I want to start using some of the vendors on this forum in the future, if I can remember too. I'm set in my ways somewhat.

Right now I can't speak too highly of CPP's customer service. They have great products and I had good luck with them before. Maybe it's just the Christmas rush.

*LILRED66* · 12-22-2008, 10:57 PM

ApeKing:

Welcome aboard from Kansas City, KS. You have a very nice rig to work with.

Try:

www.bowtiebits.com
www.classicparts.com
www.lmctruck.com
www.oldchevytrucks.com
www.harmons.com
www.truckandcarshop.com
www.mar-k.com
www.brotherstruck.com
www.impalas.com

They all have a free catalog.

I live in Overland Park, KS and frequent LMC Truck, in Lenexa, KS, for many of my 4-5-6 Chevy truck parts. I also use Classic Parts, formerly known as, Chevy Duty, in Riverside, MO with good luck.

Good luck with your project and remember to post early and often.

Happy Holidays!

**slepysal** · 12-23-2008, 01:58 AM

welcome from San Jose Nor Cal, nice truck man. I have delt with Lmc and have had no problems with product or service. I usaulay use truck and car shop .
Like LilRed said most have free catologs which can come in handy good luck and post pixs

Old School Kid · 12-23-2008, 09:00 AM

Another Hello and welcome from GA, up here in Marietta... Great looking truck , wanta trade?

I've had very good luck with Tim Tygart's Obsolete chevy parts, there located just south of us in Nashville GA (Adel'ish) Prices are OK but great service and you order on Monday afternoon-boom on your door step the next afternoon (great shipping charges, at least I think)

kizer · 12-23-2008, 10:55 AM

Yeah nice Truck. I've used LMC and various others. Nothing really bad to report so far about them or "the others".

Just do what your doing by posting pics and questions and you'll have that exactly the way you want it.

scot 6 feet eleven · 12-23-2008, 11:02 AM

I took off the rear t gate latches welded all the holes shut -------- and went rat rod on the latches----- menards door lock latches the pin that slides-- pop riveted those to the gate and drilled holes in the bed posts--there only seen from the inside of the box--- its a grocery getter, your truck looks really good!!! Lmc i like them !!! Especially when you cant find rust free used parts . Welcome aboard

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-23-2008, 11:15 AM

http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html You might find something you like on this page. The complete tail gates are a bit pricey. Ok alot pricey, but they have some kits also. I have used many parts from www.truckandcarshop.com and have been pretty happy with them. I usually buy from them when they are at the swap meets. You pay cash with no tax and their prices are lower at the swap meets.

TimE · 12-23-2008, 11:40 AM

I have been using Classic Parts. They have really good prices, service and shipping. They are also doing 10% off through the 4th.Don't miss out on this end of the year sale! We are offering you 10% off our already low prices now through January 4th, 2009. Here's a quote from an email I received from them--

Use the Coupon code HOLIDAY when you place your order and you will get an automatic 10% discount on our already low prices.

Oh yeah, welcome from South AL!!

protrash64 · 12-23-2008, 12:19 PM

Yeah, Im rollin' the same as scot 6/11.....just gate hardware from the depot; looks clean from the back!!!! Welcome from AZ...........

scot 6 feet eleven · 12-23-2008, 12:55 PM

Looks cool shaved on the back , my opinion,

joe231 · 12-23-2008, 09:44 PM

NICE TRUCK!

LMC is overpriced IMO
i like classicparts.com

LuckyHenriksen · 12-23-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scot 6 feet eleven

Looks cool shaved on the back , my opinion,

Nice truck!

12-22-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	A couple questions Ive just purchased a 1965 chevy fleetside short bed. It is in pretty decent shape but I do have a few things that need to be done. Anyone eer replace their window regulators? Was it a pain or pretty straight fwd? Ive seen kits to eliminate tailgate chains by installing hinge arms. If I do this what latches the gate? Last but not least is LMC the best place to buy parts? I found another company that has an easier to navigate web site but their prices are slightly higher. Any goo or bad comments or concerns regarding LMC? Here is a crappy cell phone pic of my new pride and joy. Ill take better pics later.

12-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#2
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: A couple questions ...not sure about the window stuff but you might check out www.mar-k.com,good place. __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-22-2008, 07:46 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: A couple questions I think lmc is good they have been around for a while. regulators themselves are a breeze to change... It is getting the factory screws out that is the problem I ended up heating all the screws on my 61 to get them out. Get the right size phillips driver, and give it a try, if they fight you at all, -stop- and use the heat before you strip them out. I ended up having to vise grip a few to get mine off, and even had weld a nut to one! btw welcom to the board lots of good info here.

12-22-2008, 08:02 PM	#4
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: A couple questions Thanks for the welcome and the info!

12-22-2008, 08:05 PM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: A couple questions sweet truck, LMC is decent in my opinion, but I hear lotsa complains about their products. The only thing I dislike is the ay they pack stuff, full of foam peanuts that fly everywhere when you open the box __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-22-2008, 09:56 PM	#6
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: A couple questions Welcome aboard form North Georgia. I'm not too far from you. Nice looking truck you have there. I deal with truckandcarshop.com I want to start using some of the vendors on this forum in the future, if I can remember too. I'm set in my ways somewhat. Right now I can't speak too highly of CPP's customer service. They have great products and I had good luck with them before. Maybe it's just the Christmas rush. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A couple questions ApeKing: Welcome aboard from Kansas City, KS. You have a very nice rig to work with. Try: www.bowtiebits.com www.classicparts.com www.lmctruck.com www.oldchevytrucks.com www.harmons.com www.truckandcarshop.com www.mar-k.com www.brotherstruck.com www.impalas.com They all have a free catalog. I live in Overland Park, KS and frequent LMC Truck, in Lenexa, KS, for many of my 4-5-6 Chevy truck parts. I also use Classic Parts, formerly known as, Chevy Duty, in Riverside, MO with good luck. Good luck with your project and remember to post early and often. Happy Holidays! Last edited by LILRED66; 12-22-2008 at 10:57 PM.

12-23-2008, 01:58 AM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: A couple questions welcome from San Jose Nor Cal, nice truck man. I have delt with Lmc and have had no problems with product or service. I usaulay use truck and car shop . Like LilRed said most have free catologs which can come in handy good luck and post pixs __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-23-2008, 09:00 AM	#9
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: A couple questions Another Hello and welcome from GA, up here in Marietta... Great looking truck , wanta trade? I've had very good luck with Tim Tygart's Obsolete chevy parts, there located just south of us in Nashville GA (Adel'ish) Prices are OK but great service and you order on Monday afternoon-boom on your door step the next afternoon (great shipping charges, at least I think) __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

12-23-2008, 10:55 AM	#10
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: A couple questions Yeah nice Truck. I've used LMC and various others. Nothing really bad to report so far about them or "the others". Just do what your doing by posting pics and questions and you'll have that exactly the way you want it. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

12-23-2008, 11:02 AM	#11
scot 6 feet eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southdakota Posts: 179	Re: A couple questions I took off the rear t gate latches welded all the holes shut -------- and went rat rod on the latches----- menards door lock latches the pin that slides-- pop riveted those to the gate and drilled holes in the bed posts--there only seen from the inside of the box--- its a grocery getter, your truck looks really good!!! Lmc i like them !!! Especially when you cant find rust free used parts . Welcome aboard

12-23-2008, 11:15 AM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: A couple questions http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html You might find something you like on this page. The complete tail gates are a bit pricey. Ok alot pricey, but they have some kits also. I have used many parts from www.truckandcarshop.com and have been pretty happy with them. I usually buy from them when they are at the swap meets. You pay cash with no tax and their prices are lower at the swap meets. __________________ "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

12-23-2008, 11:40 AM	#13
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: A couple questions I have been using Classic Parts. They have really good prices, service and shipping. They are also doing 10% off through the 4th.Don't miss out on this end of the year sale! We are offering you 10% off our already low prices now through January 4th, 2009. Here's a quote from an email I received from them-- Use the Coupon code HOLIDAY when you place your order and you will get an automatic 10% discount on our already low prices. Oh yeah, welcome from South AL!!

12-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#14
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: A couple questions Yeah, Im rollin' the same as scot 6/11.....just gate hardware from the depot; looks clean from the back!!!! Welcome from AZ........... __________________ 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

12-23-2008, 12:55 PM	#15
scot 6 feet eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southdakota Posts: 179	Re: A couple questions Looks cool shaved on the back , my opinion, Attached Images



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12-23-2008, 09:44 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: A couple questions NICE TRUCK! LMC is overpriced IMO i like classicparts.com __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 12-23-2008 at 09:45 PM.

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