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az65 · 05-07-2010, 10:27 AM

Hi all, great site here, every time I searched for 60-66 info it brought me here. Figured I may as well register instead of being a perpetual lurker.

Anyways, I picked up my '65 several months ago on a trade for a fox body Mustang I had. 60-66 and 67-72 Chevy trucks have always been a favorite, I learned how to drive a stick shift on my dad's old '62 way back when. The truck didn't run when I got it so I put a new carb, HEI (still had points) and the 3 on the tree was wasted (linkage) so I converted it to floor shift. It's pretty clean for a 45 year old vehicle and gets far more compliments than my SRT10 haha

She has a 327/3spd manual, here's some crappy blackberry pics I took a few months back:

this one is from last weekend parked next to my best friend's clean old Ford:

I would like to "de-stinkbug" it by lowering it or at least leveling it. I would love to convert to front disc brakes eventually, but would settle for power assist and a two reservoir master cylinder for starters. I want to add some 6 lug rally wheels and swap out the 3 speed for a muncie 4 speed. I killed the rear-end on the way to work on Tuesday so I'm looking for a drum to drum rear end for it to simplify the swap. The only fluid level I didn't check after acquiring it was the rear-diff. Doh! The interior is in great shape for its age so I'll probably leave it alone. That's about it for now, great site!

markeb01 · 05-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Welcome to the forum. Nice looking truck. I frequent all the 60-66 sites on the web, and time will show this one offers the most, and provides a lot of friendly support.

Vernski · 05-07-2010, 12:17 PM

Welcome from north Idaho to the forums, be careful parking that close to a Ferd that can cause rust spots. Your truck looks nice & straight to start with that makes things allot easier with a resto. Enjoy....Vernski

Muleman100 · 05-07-2010, 02:00 PM

Welcome from SE Texas. You will find a world of good info and great people on this forum.

az65 · 05-07-2010, 02:45 PM

Thanks everyone!

My truck has more rust than the ford, btw. They are both AZ originals but mine has rust in the doors, and fenders like all these trucks do around here. At least the floors are solid!! My dad's old '62 came from the rust belt and it was interesting seeing the road beneath us. haha I can repair the rust on mine with just the little patch panels they sell at LMC. Someone bondo'd over the rust and painted it so it isn't terribly evident now and I'm in no hurry to do anything aesthetic to it. I want to work all the bugs out from being neglected for many years, upgrade the brakes, then I may start worrying about the rust, bodywork, and paint. Some of my favorite trucks that I've seen on here have that nice patina so I may just leave it

Looks like I'm gonna have to drive to Show Low this weekend to pick up a couple rear-ends. One has a 3.40 ratio and the other has a 4.10. They are complete and only 100 dollars for both. It will probably cost me another 100 in gas since my running truck gets 10mpg at best. I may be able to sell one to recoup my losses.

**Captainfab** · 05-07-2010, 04:27 PM

Welcome to the forum

Nice looking truck.....

Bazooka · 05-07-2010, 04:48 PM

Welcome to the forum. I have been to Arizona City a couple times. I have family in AZ around the Casa Grande and Phoenix area. Goodluck with your project

az65 · 05-07-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

Welcome to the forum. I have been to Arizona City a couple times. I have family in AZ around the Casa Grande and Phoenix area. Goodluck with your project

Thanks! I can't believe someone not from Casa Grande or Arizona City even knows where it is. haha Most people even in Phoenix and Tucson have never heard of it. I grew up in Casa Grande, I probably know your family around these parts unless they just moved here recently.

SCOTI · 05-07-2010, 08:55 PM

Nice pic w/your buddies old truck! Nothing wrong w/old Fords just because they're not as pleasing to the eye as old Chevys

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198plus · 05-07-2010, 11:32 PM

Welcome

1999corvette · 05-07-2010, 11:41 PM

Welcome, I'm kinda close, over in Queen Creek

1999corvette · 05-07-2010, 11:48 PM

By the way, I had heard of Arizona City, but never knew where it was, until reading that's where you are, and looked it up on Google maps.

05-07-2010, 10:27 AM	#1
az65 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 46	new member... intro Hi all, great site here, every time I searched for 60-66 info it brought me here. Figured I may as well register instead of being a perpetual lurker. Anyways, I picked up my '65 several months ago on a trade for a fox body Mustang I had. 60-66 and 67-72 Chevy trucks have always been a favorite, I learned how to drive a stick shift on my dad's old '62 way back when. The truck didn't run when I got it so I put a new carb, HEI (still had points) and the 3 on the tree was wasted (linkage) so I converted it to floor shift. It's pretty clean for a 45 year old vehicle and gets far more compliments than my SRT10 haha She has a 327/3spd manual, here's some crappy blackberry pics I took a few months back: this one is from last weekend parked next to my best friend's clean old Ford: I would like to "de-stinkbug" it by lowering it or at least leveling it. I would love to convert to front disc brakes eventually, but would settle for power assist and a two reservoir master cylinder for starters. I want to add some 6 lug rally wheels and swap out the 3 speed for a muncie 4 speed. I killed the rear-end on the way to work on Tuesday so I'm looking for a drum to drum rear end for it to simplify the swap. The only fluid level I didn't check after acquiring it was the rear-diff. Doh! The interior is in great shape for its age so I'll probably leave it alone. That's about it for now, great site! Last edited by az65; 05-07-2010 at 10:38 AM.

05-07-2010, 10:54 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: new member... intro Welcome to the forum. Nice looking truck. I frequent all the 60-66 sites on the web, and time will show this one offers the most, and provides a lot of friendly support. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-07-2010, 12:17 PM	#3
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: new member... intro Welcome from north Idaho to the forums, be careful parking that close to a Ferd that can cause rust spots. Your truck looks nice & straight to start with that makes things allot easier with a resto. Enjoy....Vernski

05-07-2010, 02:00 PM	#4
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: new member... intro Welcome from SE Texas. You will find a world of good info and great people on this forum. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

05-07-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
az65 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 46	Re: new member... intro Thanks everyone! My truck has more rust than the ford, btw. They are both AZ originals but mine has rust in the doors, and fenders like all these trucks do around here. At least the floors are solid!! My dad's old '62 came from the rust belt and it was interesting seeing the road beneath us. haha I can repair the rust on mine with just the little patch panels they sell at LMC. Someone bondo'd over the rust and painted it so it isn't terribly evident now and I'm in no hurry to do anything aesthetic to it. I want to work all the bugs out from being neglected for many years, upgrade the brakes, then I may start worrying about the rust, bodywork, and paint. Some of my favorite trucks that I've seen on here have that nice patina so I may just leave it Looks like I'm gonna have to drive to Show Low this weekend to pick up a couple rear-ends. One has a 3.40 ratio and the other has a 4.10. They are complete and only 100 dollars for both. It will probably cost me another 100 in gas since my running truck gets 10mpg at best. I may be able to sell one to recoup my losses. Last edited by az65; 05-07-2010 at 02:46 PM.

05-07-2010, 04:27 PM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: new member... intro Welcome to the forum Nice looking truck..... __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-07-2010, 04:48 PM	#7
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: new member... intro Welcome to the forum. I have been to Arizona City a couple times. I have family in AZ around the Casa Grande and Phoenix area. Goodluck with your project Last edited by Bazooka; 05-07-2010 at 04:48 PM.

05-07-2010, 08:55 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,940	Re: new member... intro Nice pic w/your buddies old truck! Nothing wrong w/old Fords just because they're not as pleasing to the eye as old Chevys . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-07-2010, 11:32 PM	#10
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: new member... intro Welcome __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

05-07-2010, 11:41 PM	#11
1999corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Queen Creek Az Posts: 61	Re: new member... intro Welcome, I'm kinda close, over in Queen Creek

05-07-2010, 11:48 PM	#12
1999corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Queen Creek Az Posts: 61	Re: new member... intro By the way, I had heard of Arizona City, but never knew where it was, until reading that's where you are, and looked it up on Google maps.



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