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SLAB_CYCLES · 01-17-2016, 12:09 AM

Hey guys! Just picked up my '65 about two weeks ago so I figured I better start tracking the progress with a build thread. I've been a member here for awhile but I decided to make a new profile. I've had two previous c10's a 71 and a 62 but I never finished either how I wanted before I sold them. I plan on keeping this one to pass down to my son when he is old enough.

Build plans for now will be a static drop, disc brakes, 5 lug conversion, rims, and debating on motor options still

Build plans for the future will be to fully bag it with all the works but baby steps for now.

My '65 started out as a Doran Chevrolet service truck. It has the factory 283/powerglide setup and is a factory ac cab

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-17-2016, 12:18 AM

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-17-2016, 12:22 AM

All I've done so far is a bit of spray paint and surface rust removal. I will paint it eventually but for now it has a nice patina look

Grizz1963 · 01-17-2016, 03:00 AM

Bonnet looks good.

Paint removal does take time but will add to your look.

Welcome back.

Hope you get to finish this one and that life does not get in the way.

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2016, 10:25 AM

Truck looks good. Love that hood emblem!

ChrisDollins · 01-17-2016, 10:44 AM

Truck has a cool look to it. I like the hood treatment, not sure what they're off of, but look right at home on there.

Chris

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-17-2016, 10:54 AM

Thanks guys! I'm going to keep this one. It took awhile but this one is a good starter truck. I'm not sure about the hood ornaments either but I like them a lot

northern 85 · 01-17-2016, 11:10 AM

Very cool truck!!!

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-17-2016, 09:49 PM

still has the original bumper

chevy.c10 · 01-18-2016, 12:35 AM

Looks sweet, my truck actually has the same one!

60chevyjim · 01-18-2016, 12:39 AM

cool truck the center emblem on the hood is for a 59 chevy car with a 348 engine
the 2 outer ones look like they may be from a 58 chevy car.

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-18-2016, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy.c10

Looks sweet, my truck actually has the same one!

That's awesome!

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-18-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

cool truck the center emblem on the hood is for a 59 chevy car with a 348 engine
the 2 outer ones look like they may be from a 58 chevy car.

Nice to know. I would've never guess ha ha. Are they all yours?

60chevyjim · 01-18-2016, 06:05 PM

yes just a few of my fleet of old car projects

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-20-2016, 10:37 AM

Well I have some parts getting delivered this week thanks to az pro performance. Unfortunately I cant start installing any until next week. I will be tied up all weekend at the IMS Motorcycle show in Dallas. It's like being a kid starring at Christmas presents a week before Christmas

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-24-2016, 10:47 AM

A peak at some of the parts coming in

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-24-2016, 10:51 AM

I also managed to get some time to get her up on stands and start a bit of disassembly

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-28-2016, 11:17 PM

I got the old suspension and rearend out. Time for new ball joints and differential bearings. Parts are still showing up. I need to kick this in high gear

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-28-2016, 11:21 PM

These brakes are massive! I knew they would be big but I didn't expect them to be this damn big lol. The wife asked me to make it safe so that's what I planned on doing. Bet she regrets that statement when she finds out one day how much I spent ha ha

Ta2Don · 01-29-2016, 12:00 AM

Great Start…

Sub'd and along for the ride...

62jimmy · 01-29-2016, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLAB_CYCLES

All I've done so far is a bit of spray paint and surface rust removal. I will paint it eventually but for now it has a nice patina look

Truck is looking good! Lots of goodies going on there...

What did you use to remove the spray paint?

Grizz1963 · 01-29-2016, 01:36 AM

Aaaaaaaaahhhhh man ...!!!!!!!!!!

That looks awesome !!!

The tear down pics made me smile. Remembering when I started to tear down my truck.

Love those wheels.

mcmlxix · 01-29-2016, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SLAB_CYCLES

These brakes are massive! I knew they would be big but I didn't expect them to be this damn big lol. The wife asked me to make it safe so that's what I planned on doing. Bet she regrets that statement when she finds out one day how much I spent ha ha

Just remember, when you die your wife is going to sell the truck for what you TOLD her you paid for everything.... not what you ACTUALLY paid for it....

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-29-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 62jimmy

Truck is looking good! Lots of goodies going on there...

What did you use to remove the spray paint?

I used scotch brite and CLR. It took the primer right off but the black spray paint was on there pretty good

SLAB_CYCLES · 01-29-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Just remember, when you die your wife is going to sell the truck for what you TOLD her you paid for everything.... not what you ACTUALLY paid for it....

Ha ha luckily she hasn't asked yet but she will eventually! I already told her I can never sell this one. Down the road I plan on giving it to my son. He already plays in it. Hopefully he stays Interested in cars

01-17-2016, 12:09 AM	#1
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	SLAB Cycles '65 Hey guys! Just picked up my '65 about two weeks ago so I figured I better start tracking the progress with a build thread. I've been a member here for awhile but I decided to make a new profile. I've had two previous c10's a 71 and a 62 but I never finished either how I wanted before I sold them. I plan on keeping this one to pass down to my son when he is old enough. Build plans for now will be a static drop, disc brakes, 5 lug conversion, rims, and debating on motor options still Build plans for the future will be to fully bag it with all the works but baby steps for now. My '65 started out as a Doran Chevrolet service truck. It has the factory 283/powerglide setup and is a factory ac cab

01-17-2016, 12:18 AM	#2
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65

01-17-2016, 12:22 AM	#3
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 All I've done so far is a bit of spray paint and surface rust removal. I will paint it eventually but for now it has a nice patina look

01-17-2016, 03:00 AM	#4
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,492	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Bonnet looks good. Paint removal does take time but will add to your look. Welcome back. Hope you get to finish this one and that life does not get in the way. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-17-2016, 10:25 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Truck looks good. Love that hood emblem! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-17-2016, 10:44 AM	#6
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Truck has a cool look to it. I like the hood treatment, not sure what they're off of, but look right at home on there. Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

01-17-2016, 10:54 AM	#7
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Thanks guys! I'm going to keep this one. It took awhile but this one is a good starter truck. I'm not sure about the hood ornaments either but I like them a lot

01-17-2016, 11:10 AM	#8
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Very cool truck!!!

01-17-2016, 09:49 PM	#9
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 still has the original bumper

01-18-2016, 12:35 AM	#10
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Looks sweet, my truck actually has the same one! Attached Images

01-18-2016, 12:39 AM	#11
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 cool truck the center emblem on the hood is for a 59 chevy car with a 348 engine the 2 outer ones look like they may be from a 58 chevy car. Attached Images

01-18-2016, 06:05 PM	#14
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 yes just a few of my fleet of old car projects

01-20-2016, 10:37 AM	#15
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Well I have some parts getting delivered this week thanks to az pro performance. Unfortunately I cant start installing any until next week. I will be tied up all weekend at the IMS Motorcycle show in Dallas. It's like being a kid starring at Christmas presents a week before Christmas

01-24-2016, 10:47 AM	#16
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 A peak at some of the parts coming in

01-24-2016, 10:51 AM	#17
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 I also managed to get some time to get her up on stands and start a bit of disassembly



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01-28-2016, 11:17 PM	#18
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 I got the old suspension and rearend out. Time for new ball joints and differential bearings. Parts are still showing up. I need to kick this in high gear

01-28-2016, 11:21 PM	#19
SLAB_CYCLES Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 19	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 These brakes are massive! I knew they would be big but I didn't expect them to be this damn big lol. The wife asked me to make it safe so that's what I planned on doing. Bet she regrets that statement when she finds out one day how much I spent ha ha

01-29-2016, 12:00 AM	#20
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Great Start… Sub'd and along for the ride... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-29-2016, 01:36 AM	#22
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,492	Re: SLAB Cycles '65 Aaaaaaaaahhhhh man ...!!!!!!!!!! That looks awesome !!! The tear down pics made me smile. Remembering when I started to tear down my truck. Love those wheels. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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