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dlisabeth · 11-09-2009, 08:16 PM

Hi everyone-
I just picked up a '65 shortbed stepside c10 and will be starting the restoration soon. It runs great with the 283/Th350 combo that are in it now but it has some pretty good fluid leaks. The PO already upgraded to power steering. The body is also in pretty good shape but will require some of the typical patch panels. The first upgrades will be a 350/700r4 and the 73-87front suspension swap. But until then the wife and I will just enjoy driving it the way it is.

This forum is awesome and I look forward to contributing to and using the info available during my build.

Here are a few pictures I took the day I bought it.

Derek

chevyboy55 · 11-09-2009, 09:26 PM

Looks good! Welcome from Washington State. You will find the people here great & real helpful. Good luck with the build!

**70cst** · 11-09-2009, 11:16 PM

dlisabeth ... Thats a nice 65 you have there.

Don't hesitate to share your experiences and also ask questions. We luv lots of pictures.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-09-2009, 11:23 PM

Hey welcome to the best board around from MT. Awesome looking truck. Sounds like a fun project for sure

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-10-2009, 08:16 AM

Nice truck. Welcome to the board, always good to have another 60-66 guy here. Stop on over at the 60-66 section and give us some details.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-10-2009, 04:58 PM

welcome aboard! better start that front end swap our 73-87 trucksd are plentiful in the yards now cause of CFC

Jerry Jones · 11-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Digging the truck!

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

11-09-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
dlisabeth Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, Michigan Posts: 102	New member from San Diego Hi everyone- I just picked up a '65 shortbed stepside c10 and will be starting the restoration soon. It runs great with the 283/Th350 combo that are in it now but it has some pretty good fluid leaks. The PO already upgraded to power steering. The body is also in pretty good shape but will require some of the typical patch panels. The first upgrades will be a 350/700r4 and the 73-87front suspension swap. But until then the wife and I will just enjoy driving it the way it is. This forum is awesome and I look forward to contributing to and using the info available during my build. Here are a few pictures I took the day I bought it. Derek Attached Images

11-09-2009, 09:26 PM	#2
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: New member from San Diego Looks good! Welcome from Washington State. You will find the people here great & real helpful. Good luck with the build! __________________ Great minds think alike,So do ours

11-09-2009, 11:16 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New member from San Diego dlisabeth ... Thats a nice 65 you have there. Don't hesitate to share your experiences and also ask questions. We luv lots of pictures. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-09-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New member from San Diego Hey welcome to the best board around from MT. Awesome looking truck. Sounds like a fun project for sure __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-10-2009, 08:16 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: New member from San Diego Nice truck. Welcome to the board, always good to have another 60-66 guy here. Stop on over at the 60-66 section and give us some details. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-10-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: New member from San Diego welcome aboard! better start that front end swap our 73-87 trucksd are plentiful in the yards now cause of CFC __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#7
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: New member from San Diego Digging the truck! Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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