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09-12-2020, 01:35 PM
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Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
I've been posting occasion pics of my project related to what ever I was needing advice on at the time, etc., but now that it's finally done I thought I'd post some pics of the entire project. It was 2 1/2 years in the making but over a year of that was at the body shop. I bought the truck as a basket case, a 65 GMC. The frame had been cleaned and painted and the cab had been at a reputable body shop to be prepped for paint. It came with two boxes and I also bought a parts truck. The 5.3LS motor I got from a written off 2008 Chev Tahoe that had only 69000km (43000 miles). My apologies for the ones that are upside down. I finally figured out which way to hold my iphone.
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09-12-2020, 01:38 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
I acquired a square body front crossmember. 2 1/2" drop spindles.
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09-12-2020, 01:39 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Exhaust holes through the crossmember and modified trans crossmember for exhaust.
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09-12-2020, 01:41 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Engine plates. Ended up using 3rd hole set forward to clear the firewall.
Last edited by bigmoe; 11-17-2020 at 11:18 AM. |
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09-12-2020, 01:45 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Picked up some 2008 Odyssey second row seats. I ended up recessing the mounts to gain more headroom. (I'm 6'3) They can be popped out of the truck by just pulling a release handle.I removed the handles on the back of the seats so they would go back further and removed the inner arm rests. Console is from a newer Silverado.
Last edited by bigmoe; 11-17-2020 at 11:21 AM. |
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09-12-2020, 01:46 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Aftermarket mirrors from Ebay
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09-12-2020, 01:47 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Progress in paint booth
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09-12-2020, 01:51 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
RnD rad. Spal fan.
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09-12-2020, 01:55 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Finished the back wall with a piece I got from an ?04 F150 std cab and some Kydex plastic I formed for the corners.
Last edited by bigmoe; 09-12-2020 at 02:04 PM. |
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09-12-2020, 01:56 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
motor goes in
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09-12-2020, 01:59 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
I used an in cab recirculating heater because I didn't like the Deluxe heater in the engine bay. I had to modify the glove box because it was hitting the heater assembly.
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09-12-2020, 02:06 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Made some licence plate brackets to center the plate.
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09-12-2020, 02:08 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
I applied vinyl stripe. The truck had no trim holes so we didn't know where to paint the stripe.
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09-12-2020, 02:10 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
I used an Art Carr/Winters shifter. Cable actuated made it easier to position. It also has neutral safety and reverse switches.
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09-12-2020, 02:11 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Trim applied with 3M tape
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09-12-2020, 02:19 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
All done!
The wheels are 17 x 8 with 4 1/2" backspace. I have a square body rear end that is 3/4" wider per side. 235-60-17 and 255-60-17 2 1/2" drop spindles and stock springs in front and Jeep 97-06 rear coils (ACDelco 45H2104) Last edited by bigmoe; 09-12-2020 at 02:25 PM. |
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09-12-2020, 02:19 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
72 bumper
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09-12-2020, 03:31 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Wow looks good, is that a homemade fan shroud?
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09-12-2020, 04:07 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Quote:
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09-12-2020, 04:15 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Went with a Dakota Digital universal dash with BIM module. Just plugs into the OBD II port.
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09-12-2020, 04:23 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Engine bay
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09-12-2020, 04:33 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Tanks Inc USPT-GH 15 gallon gas tank. I was going to fill up the middle thruogh the wood but ended up using the fill neck on the side, through the frame, to the corner of the box.
Last edited by bigmoe; 12-28-2020 at 03:54 PM. Reason: add more |
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09-15-2020, 02:34 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Truck looks great!
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12-28-2020, 03:57 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Filler in the corner of the box. Filling it is slowed, probably because of the 45 degree elbow, but it's not too bad.
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12-28-2020, 04:48 PM
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Re: Bigmoe's 65 GMC10 project.
Man that's looking sweet!
Love those license plate mounts. I'm going to make a pair for mine. 
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