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1965 · 11-16-2009, 09:55 PM

Hello, My name is Matt

I picked up my 1965 GMC Fleet side this summer. Drove all the way to Carlin, NV to get it for $200 + Diesel.

Story is it had some sort of a brake problem, So they parked it in the field and it set for 25 years. I cleaned the points, had to hot wire the starter and the little straight 6 came to life. Didnt even put new gas in the tank. Idles great.

Anyway im glad I found this site as the 65 will be my first build.

Here is a picture of the truck.

Thanks again guys!

1965 · 11-16-2009, 09:55 PM

Gotta resize the pic, give me a minute

dropped65c20 · 11-16-2009, 10:00 PM

Welcome

1965 · 11-16-2009, 10:31 PM

This is her just before I loaded her up on the flat bed.

kdhs10 · 11-17-2009, 10:14 AM

Welcome from Florida.

1965 · 11-17-2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks guys!

phx 4x4 · 11-17-2009, 09:50 PM

Welcome nice find

1965 · 11-17-2009, 10:09 PM

Thank you!

**70cst** · 11-18-2009, 08:43 AM

and

SGTHohensee ... That 65 looks like a very solid truck. Green ... in my old age I now like green. What are your plans for it? Are you going to keep it stock or do minor mods. Glad to have you as part of our truck familty.

1965 · 11-18-2009, 09:02 PM

Im going to clean her up, fresh coat of paint and probably just Cam a 350, slap some 305 heads on and call it done......for now haha

oats84 · 11-18-2009, 09:04 PM

welcome frm gj co i have some pats hookups to

1965 · 11-18-2009, 09:40 PM

Nice to meet you, thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-19-2009, 09:49 AM

welcome aboard!

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-19-2009, 05:23 PM

Nice truck and welcome to the board. Always nice to have another 60-66 guy here.

1965 · 11-19-2009, 09:30 PM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

ruffrida2005 · 11-19-2009, 10:08 PM

welcome to the board

Jerry Jones · 11-20-2009, 01:22 AM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

11-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Hello, My name is Matt I picked up my 1965 GMC Fleet side this summer. Drove all the way to Carlin, NV to get it for $200 + Diesel. Story is it had some sort of a brake problem, So they parked it in the field and it set for 25 years. I cleaned the points, had to hot wire the starter and the little straight 6 came to life. Didnt even put new gas in the tank. Idles great. Anyway im glad I found this site as the 65 will be my first build. Here is a picture of the truck. Thanks again guys!

11-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#2
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Gotta resize the pic, give me a minute

11-16-2009, 10:00 PM	#3
dropped65c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 32	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Welcome __________________ 65 c20 - Shes's rough but she's a diamond in the rough 00 Mustang GT 07 Honda CBR600RR

11-16-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 This is her just before I loaded her up on the flat bed. Attached Images __________________ 1965 GMC, Short bed, Fleet Side, 2wd, 3 spd trans. 1964 Chevrolet Short bed, Fleet Side, 4wd, 4 spd, 6" lift

11-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#5
kdhs10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 61	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Welcome from Florida.

11-17-2009, 09:15 PM	#6
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Thanks guys! __________________ 1965 GMC, Short bed, Fleet Side, 2wd, 3 spd trans. 1964 Chevrolet Short bed, Fleet Side, 4wd, 4 spd, 6" lift

11-17-2009, 09:50 PM	#7
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Welcome nice find __________________ Built not Bought

11-17-2009, 10:09 PM	#8
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Thank you! __________________ 1965 GMC, Short bed, Fleet Side, 2wd, 3 spd trans. 1964 Chevrolet Short bed, Fleet Side, 4wd, 4 spd, 6" lift

11-18-2009, 08:43 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 and SGTHohensee ... That 65 looks like a very solid truck. Green ... in my old age I now like green. What are your plans for it? Are you going to keep it stock or do minor mods. Glad to have you as part of our truck familty. __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 11-18-2009 at 08:43 AM.

11-18-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Im going to clean her up, fresh coat of paint and probably just Cam a 350, slap some 305 heads on and call it done......for now haha __________________ 1965 GMC, Short bed, Fleet Side, 2wd, 3 spd trans. 1964 Chevrolet Short bed, Fleet Side, 4wd, 4 spd, 6" lift

11-18-2009, 09:04 PM	#11
oats84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand junction Co Posts: 42	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 welcome frm gj co i have some pats hookups to __________________ 1989 jimmy "U.A.V" 44/14blt 4.56s locked up 37's 1984 2wd swb 1969 swb 4x4

11-18-2009, 09:40 PM	#12
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Nice to meet you, thanks! __________________ 1965 GMC, Short bed, Fleet Side, 2wd, 3 spd trans. 1964 Chevrolet Short bed, Fleet Side, 4wd, 4 spd, 6" lift

11-19-2009, 09:49 AM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 welcome aboard! __________________ 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!!

11-19-2009, 05:23 PM	#14
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Nice truck and welcome to the board. Always nice to have another 60-66 guy here. __________________ 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

11-19-2009, 09:30 PM	#15
1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GJ, Colorado Posts: 15	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Thanks for all the warm welcomes! __________________ 1965 GMC, Short bed, Fleet Side, 2wd, 3 spd trans. 1964 Chevrolet Short bed, Fleet Side, 4wd, 4 spd, 6" lift



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11-19-2009, 10:08 PM	#16
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 welcome to the board __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

11-20-2009, 01:22 AM	#17
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Hello from Colorado w/ my 65 Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

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