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bsmith76 · 07-18-2012, 10:12 PM

Started many years ago. I finally started. After 10 years of buying and saving for parts I got my 65 in the garage and started restoration. Over weekend got bumpers off and seat and carpet out. Some parts are on way to media strippers. Enjoy the time and relaxation working on the old girl.

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Ta2Don · 07-19-2012, 10:12 PM

Good looking truck man, although I'm not familiar with the leaf spring setup, was that a camper setup? Have fun with your project, started my 65 short stepper a few months back.

bsmith76 · 07-19-2012, 10:23 PM

Not sure looks like a helper spring of some kind. I'm going to sell them once I start on the chassis.
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CRGRS 66 · 07-20-2012, 08:17 AM

welcome aboard the board!

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**Captainfab** · 07-20-2012, 11:52 PM

What's the plan for your truck bsmith76?

bsmith76 · 07-23-2012, 12:26 PM

I'm doing a Porterbuilt stage 2 rear with mild drop member up front. I have a big block I'd like to put in it but might go with a small block. Have some pieces at the boasters now but I am getting the whole body and frame blasted.
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Shooters_7 · 07-23-2012, 03:27 PM

Thats what I'm building now but with an LS motor. Are you going are or the new coil over setup? Good luck!

bsmith76 · 07-23-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm going with air. I like the adjustability and ride
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Bomp · 09-16-2012, 08:12 PM

Looks like you off to a great build. I will keep watchin.

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bsmith76 · 09-16-2012, 08:44 PM

Got motor and tranny pulled out. Fit front sheet metal on. Removed all glass but windshield. Most of the interior parts removed. Getting ready to pull cab off the frame. Got bed back from the media blaster. I won't get much done for next 2-3 weeks I am getting ready for my trip to Wyoming for an antelope and mule deer hunt.

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Modges'66 · 09-16-2012, 08:51 PM

Nice, welcome aboard!

bsmith76 · 12-29-2012, 10:53 PM

Doors off and cab stripped only thing to pull out is windshield then ready to pull. Then off to the media blaster. Normal cancer for a north east truck.

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Bomp · 01-01-2013, 11:29 PM

Yup, that there is rust. Sorry for the four letter word.
Been there. Done that.

07-18-2012, 10:12 PM	#1
bsmith76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warfordsburg, PA Posts: 25	After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Started many years ago. I finally started. After 10 years of buying and saving for parts I got my 65 in the garage and started restoration. Over weekend got bumpers off and seat and carpet out. Some parts are on way to media strippers. Enjoy the time and relaxation working on the old girl. Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2012, 10:12 PM	#2
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Good looking truck man, although I'm not familiar with the leaf spring setup, was that a camper setup? Have fun with your project, started my 65 short stepper a few months back.

07-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#3
bsmith76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warfordsburg, PA Posts: 25	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Not sure looks like a helper spring of some kind. I'm going to sell them once I start on the chassis. Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2012, 08:17 AM	#4
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet welcome aboard the board! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

07-20-2012, 08:23 AM	#5
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07-20-2012, 11:52 PM	#6
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07-23-2012, 12:26 PM	#7
bsmith76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warfordsburg, PA Posts: 25	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet I'm doing a Porterbuilt stage 2 rear with mild drop member up front. I have a big block I'd like to put in it but might go with a small block. Have some pieces at the boasters now but I am getting the whole body and frame blasted. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 03:27 PM	#8
Shooters_7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 410	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Thats what I'm building now but with an LS motor. Are you going are or the new coil over setup? Good luck!

07-23-2012, 03:52 PM	#9
bsmith76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warfordsburg, PA Posts: 25	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet I'm going with air. I like the adjustability and ride Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#10
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Looks like you off to a great build. I will keep watchin. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 08:44 PM	#11
bsmith76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warfordsburg, PA Posts: 25	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Got motor and tranny pulled out. Fit front sheet metal on. Removed all glass but windshield. Most of the interior parts removed. Getting ready to pull cab off the frame. Got bed back from the media blaster. I won't get much done for next 2-3 weeks I am getting ready for my trip to Wyoming for an antelope and mule deer hunt. Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 08:51 PM	#12
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Nice, welcome aboard!

12-29-2012, 10:53 PM	#13
bsmith76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warfordsburg, PA Posts: 25	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Doors off and cab stripped only thing to pull out is windshield then ready to pull. Then off to the media blaster. Normal cancer for a north east truck. Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2013, 11:29 PM	#14
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: After 10 years finally start 65 c10 swb fleet Yup, that there is rust. Sorry for the four letter word. Been there. Done that.



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