1965 chevy bbw cummins powered

[winslowgoodwin]

I copied all this from my thread on the cummins forum. Just thought I'd share It with this forum. I've always liked the old 60-66 chevy body style, and I've always loved diesels, so i thought i'd upgrade my old chevy.. I'm new on this site and just want to say I love reading this forum.... this is a great site full of info... thanks

winslow goodwin

my 2wd 1965 chevy


my 1991 dodge 2500 4x4 parts truck


I will be posting alot more on this build....







this was the first trial fit to give me an idea of what/where/andhowmuch...

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[winslowgoodwin]

after the trial fit I mounted the bed, and moved the drive train back 6" in the frame..

then i had to work on the firewall for exhaust clearance

trial fit to make sure

another trial fit

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[winslowgoodwin]

If you look close you can see how tight it was to get the intercooler in there..I ended up fabbing the 1991 dodge lower rad support together with the 1965 chevy top..

this picture is right after i backed it out of the shop



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[winslowgoodwin]

If you look close you can see how tight it was to get the intercooler in there..I ended up fabbing the 1991 dodge lower rad support together with the 1965 chevy top..

this picture is right after i backed it out of the shop



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[winslowgoodwin]

now I'm ordering a/c unit to go under the dash, and I'd like to figure out a better(smoother) ride... the back springs look like they came from a semi...here's the most recent picture with pro-comp rims and mickey thompson 375/55/16's



here's the gooseneck hitch i installed under the diamond plate bed...


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[68panelman]

Very cool swap!! I did not know they had the same wheelbase. Any issues with the doghouse on the fire wall?

[coulter]

this ****ing rocks man!!! you cant beat a good ol 12 valve

[winslowgoodwin]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Very cool swap!! I did not know they had the same wheelbase. Any issues with the doghouse on the fire wall?

The dodge was actually 2 1/2" longer I made out work.had to redo the firewall for exhaust. it was a tight fit.

Thanks
Winslow
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[C@rnut001]

Wow that is looking good... I have never heard of anyone doing this and it seems like you made it work very well.

[pope]

You did exactally what I have planed for my next project truck! It looks like it turned out good!

[AZ66GMC]

That's cool

I'd love to set my 66 on a newer 1ton GM chassis with a Duramax

Nice work, you got me thinking more about it



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[winslowgoodwin]

This truck is now for sale. I bought a crewcab and need to get rid of this one.
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[HALFADIME]

What cab mounts did you use and what were your measurements. Excellent job.
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[jdoisher]

love it

[Dinos63]

nice work very cool!

[Budman56]

I want to do this can you share anything else about the body swap