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08-28-2014, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
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Newby
Good morning. I am new on the board and I have already gained so much from all of you. I have just inherited a 1965 from my father in law. He has had the truck since about 1969 and it was his baby. It was in great shape until about 5 years ago when it was given to his great-grand son when he graduated high school. Well, he had big plans for it so he took it apart and then let it sit. It’s not in great shape now but it is still almost rust free and he still has all of the parts (but they are in the bed and been exposed to the weather). It is currently in southern MO and I live in the panhandle of FL so it is going to be a haul. Planning on picking it up in the next couple of months (Nov is the target). It’s a long way to go to pick it up but there is no way I am going to let that truck rot or leave the family. Hopefully I’m not being too stupid about it.
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08-28-2014, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: Newby
Welcome and nice truck. Looks like someones worked on it before and converted it to 5 lug (front end at least). Looks like most of the parts are in the bed...can't see front fenders, but they may be hidden.
What are your plans for it? And the front floor mat is worth keeping....they aren't being reproduced right now.
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08-28-2014, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
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Re: Newby
Thanks. I'm thinking of trying to put it back stock an the moment. It was every unexpected but a great surprise so wasn't thinking what to do with it until yesterday. I had a 65 stepside that my dad traded a calf for when I was 12 that I learn to drive in. I think I'll search this site more and see what kind of ideas I can steal from you guys. Thanks in advance.
By the way, all of the fenders and grill are located in the bed. Paul |
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08-28-2014, 03:18 PM
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Re: Newby
cool truck and a family heirloom, neat.
Welcome to the forum, you are among fellow truck addicts here. -W |
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08-28-2014, 03:31 PM
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Location: DFW Texas
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Re: Newby
great story, Ill be following. November in Central Mizzou? prolly be some white stuff my friend!
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08-28-2014, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Clinton township, MI
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Re: Newby
Welcome, Nice project truck.
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08-28-2014, 05:05 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
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Re: Newby
Welcome.
Get that frame clip off the hood.
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08-28-2014, 07:04 PM
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Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: Newby
Welcome from South Florida! Nice project you have!! Look forward to its progress!
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08-28-2014, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Westpoint,Tennessee
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Re: Newby
Huge amount of ideas on this site. Well worth the trip to get that puppy. Welcome to the site from Tennessee. I'll wave as you go buy!
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08-29-2014, 12:21 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Newby
Welcome to the forum
 Definitely a truck worth saving and fixing. It looks like the 'great-grandson' changed the front suspension, crossmember and all, to a disc brake suspension and brakes.
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08-29-2014, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: Newby
Welcome aboard! Cool to see yer gonna fix her up!
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08-30-2014, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Donaldsonville, La.
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Re: Newby
Welcome and looks like you have a nice truck to start with
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09-02-2014, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Marietta, GA
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Re: Newby
Automatic and big back window, neither of which is common. Great truck!
Sure is a shame how it got treated by the great-grandson, but still in better shape than most. |
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09-02-2014, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
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Re: Newby
Very nice truck. A lot of good work done already with the 5 lug and there is also another automatic trans there. If the engine is toast and with the truck this far apart it would be a good candidate for an LS swap. It is a very economical swap when you start looking at the cost of rebuilding older stuff.
Jimmy
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09-02-2014, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
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Re: Newby
Thanks for all of the reponses. I can't wait to get it home and see what needs to be done. I just heard from my 86 yr old father in law and he is so happy that I am taking it on.
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