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terryw554 09-24-2013 03:25 PM

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Found this less than a mile from my house, been sitting in a barn for 28 yrs. The funny thing is I know the guy that owned it well, we graduated together in 1981, I drove the truck in 1980 right after he got it. I've talked to him numerous times over the years, fixed his cars at my bodyshop several times, just never talked about the truck, I just assumed he had gotten rid of it. He brought his sons Mustang in for repairs a few weeks ago and we started talking about the old days, I mentioned that super clean 65 truck he scored in high school and how I was sure it had been gone for decades. He said, you know that thing has been sitting in my barn since 1985. I couldn't believe he still had it, and was willing to sell it. His tassle off his graduation cap was still hanging on the rear view mirror and there was a Commodores cassette in the glove box. LOL The body is incredibly straight, no rust at all, other than surface rust. I write estimates all the time on 4 and 5 yr old trucks thst need more bodywork than this thing! I just bought a 2011 Camaro SS for the engine & trans. I,m starting to gather up pieces and will start a build thread when I make some progress. Even have the license plates ordered!

terryw554 09-24-2013 03:33 PM

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Sorry, didn't mean to put this in the build thread. Can someone move it for me please? thanks

Low Elco 09-24-2013 03:38 PM

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Leave it a build thread! I gotta see how this comes out! Sweet truck!

Ta2Don 09-24-2013 03:42 PM

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Unless you are dead set against this being the start of the build thread, why not???;)

Sweet Truck...:metal:
but I have a question... I thought the Synergy Green Camaros were only built in the v-6 trim... Didn't know Chevy built the Green ones as a SS. Nice Score Nonetheless!!!:metal:

Please tell me the Camaro has the 6 Speed Stick...:uhmk:

Almost forgot to ask, I know you mentioned Bodyshop, are you planning on Keeping the Patina???
I'm in for this one!!!:flag:

jchav62 09-24-2013 03:45 PM

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Sweeet!!!! :metal: Congrats...

TJ's Chevy 09-24-2013 03:52 PM

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Way cool!

terryw554 09-24-2013 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don (Post 6283885)
Unless you are dead set against this being the start of the build thread, why not???;)

Sweet Truck...:metal:
but I have a question... I thought the Synergy Green Camaros were only built in the v-6 trim... Didn't know Chevy built the Green ones as a SS. Nice Score Nonetheless!!!:metal:

Please tell me the Camaro has the 6 Speed Stick...:uhmk:

Almost forgot to ask, I know you mentioned Bodyshop, are you planning on Keeping the Patina???
I'm in for this one!!!:flag:

Not sure about color options, but the Camaro is definately an SS with the 430HP 6.2. It's an automatic. I wanted to leave it as is as far as the paint goes but my 2 teenage sons really want to paint it so that's probably what we'll do, besides a body this straight needs some slick black paint on it!

Ta2Don 09-24-2013 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by terryw554 (Post 6283927)
Not sure about color options, but the Camaro is definately an SS with the 430HP 6.2. It's an automatic. I wanted to leave it as is as far as the paint goes but my 2 teenage sons really want to paint it so that's probably what we'll do, besides a body this straight needs some slick black paint on it!

Sweet! and you are right about the Black paint with it being that straight!:metal:

terryw554 09-24-2013 04:18 PM

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a dropmember and suspension from Scotts Hotrod shop will be my next purchase. Has anybody here used one of these? Also we have been looking at widening the rear fenders about 2 1/2 inches instead of tubbing it. Anybody seen this done and what does it look like? thanks

1963c-10 09-24-2013 04:40 PM

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congrats on the nice find. you'll find a few threads here on widening stepside fenders...looks like it'l be a fun build
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l79m20 09-24-2013 05:51 PM

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check out porterbuilt!

markeb01 09-24-2013 07:30 PM

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Welcome to the forum. I agree just continue on with this thread as your build thread. It has to start somewhere. What an incredible story and truck. That thing is beautiful, and already the “correct” color! Looking forward to the updates.

IMHO widened fenders don’t look all that good because most leave the steps regular size in the front and taper larger in the rear and end up looking goofy. The best modification I’ve seen is widening the box which brings the fenders outboard so they match up with the 60-66 cab, like they should have in 1960!

Post #10 on the thread below show’s how one person accomplished this:

http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=13928

Jeff La 09-24-2013 08:32 PM

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Really nice truck you found. Going along for the build.

Daze57 09-24-2013 09:28 PM

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v v nice good luck with the project

terryw554 09-24-2013 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01 (Post 6284206)
Welcome to the forum. I agree just continue on with this thread as your build thread. It has to start somewhere. What an incredible story and truck. That thing is beautiful, and already the “correct” color! Looking forward to the updates.

IMHO widened fenders don’t look all that good because most leave the steps regular size in the front and taper larger in the rear and end up looking goofy. The best modification I’ve seen is widening the box which brings the fenders outboard so they match up with the 60-66 cab, like they should have in 1960!

Post #10 on the thread below show’s how one person accomplished this:

http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=13928

thanks And I can see where the steps will be the biggest problem, but I think I may have an idea on how to make it work and look really trick. I really don't want to tub the bed because of other ideas I have for the inside of the bed. Just going have to fab some stuff up and see what works. Thanks for the replies and kind words, I need all the help I can get! I've been into race cars and muscle cars all my life, this will be the first truck I've built.

terryw554 09-24-2013 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by l79m20 (Post 6284071)
check out porterbuilt!

I have, and they have some awesome stuff! I will be buying the rear suspension setup from them and several other things.

CDNchevydude 09-24-2013 10:00 PM

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Congrats!!! Definitely looks like a build thread... I'm in!
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Grizz1963 09-25-2013 01:38 AM

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Great find and story so far.

With your boys onto it as well, I thought that with the history and tassle it already has and your sons "graduating" to a propper truck, it could have been called "The Graduate"

Will be following this build along with many others.

Thanks for sharing and keep the updates coming, we all learn from each other on here.
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terryw554 09-25-2013 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963 (Post 6284836)
Great find and story so far.

With your boys onto it as well, I thought that with the history and tassle it already has and your sons "graduating" to a propper truck, it could have been called "The Graduate"

Will be following this build along with many others.

Thanks for sharing and keep the updates coming, we all learn from each other on here.
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My youngest graduates this year. We're holding off getting started because they want to drive it some before we take it apart. They had never seen a 3 speed on the column! When I told them it had 3 on the tree they both looked puzzled! lol We just put the head back on it last night, had a valve job done, valves were sticking. We drained the fuel tank, put a new fuel pump ,carb kit, and of course all brake components, and put some old wheels and tires on it we had laying around. It runs and drives great, clutch and shifter works perfect. I drove it to work this morning. I'm going to drive it a couple of days to make sure everything is okay, then let them play with it awhile, my youngest wants to start driving it to school, which by the way is the same high school it was driven to 33 years ago!

Grizz1963 09-25-2013 10:28 AM

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Love the plate too.
I have a bit of a thing for number plates.
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TJ's Chevy 09-25-2013 10:32 AM

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Subscribed!

71swb4x4 09-25-2013 10:46 AM

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I love it!! They are only original once, and original paint is really a rare bird.

67swb72klb 09-25-2013 10:50 AM

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nice find I would have a hard time doing anything to the body
that is original black paint rite ?

hopped up 09-25-2013 10:50 AM

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great find!! i say leave it as is for a while and enjoy it. that way any scratches wont bug you cuz the kids will prob put a few on there
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terryw554 09-25-2013 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 67swb72klb (Post 6285150)
nice find i would have a hard time doing anything to the body
that is original black paint rite ?

yes it's all original

terryw554 09-25-2013 11:32 AM

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Does anyone know if you have to do any firewall or floor mods to make the 6.2 and 6L80E fit in this truck?

terryw554 11-12-2013 05:42 PM

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anybody here ever put a 62 dash in a 65? I really like the looks of a 62 dash better than the 65

Layrokr 11-12-2013 05:47 PM

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I don't want to diss on Scott's but you might want to consider your options.

Lugnutz65 11-12-2013 07:59 PM

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Here in Columbia, SC I know a guy who has a set of FIBERGLASS "wider than normal" rear stepside fenders and they are for sale. I can get his phone number to you by PM. One of the fenders has a split along the bottom but I would guess that it could be easily repaired. I'll help any way I can if you are interested. Nice truck and tanks for the nice pics!

terryw554 11-13-2013 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65 (Post 6360783)
Here in Columbia, SC I know a guy who has a set of FIBERGLASS "wider than normal" rear stepside fenders and they are for sale. I can get his phone number to you by PM. One of the fenders has a split along the bottom but I would guess that it could be easily repaired. I'll help any way I can if you are interested. Nice truck and tanks for the nice pics!

Thanks but I want to keep all the original sheet metal.

G&R's57GMC 11-16-2013 10:14 PM

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One could make a slice along the crease near the top of the fender then pull the wheel opening out 2" then fill in the gap. So instead of the crease being the widest part the lower section would be.

Then there would be no reason to mess with the step and you would have a wider fender.

wutnxt 12-23-2013 07:54 PM

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6.2 fits in....but You have to cut a big tunnel to get the tranny in....depending on how low you want to get it to go. But if i get where your going and depending what you have for a floor hump it's a pretty big cut.

TJ's Chevy 12-23-2013 10:37 PM

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This is getting perrty cool! We need pictures to! LOL!

terryw554 01-03-2014 12:25 PM

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Well now that the holidays are over finally making some progress. Borrowed some wheels to mock up the rear and see what I'm going to have to do to get these big ass tires to fit (305/50/20's). I spaced the rear fenders out 2" and I think thats going to do it, along with narrowing the fender lip about 1/2". I was worried it might look funny, but I like it, I like the way the bed is the same width as the cab now, I only moved the bottom of the fender out about 1 3/8 so the step is not as severely misaligned, got an idea how I'm going to fix that. Its also going to be a challenge getting it as low as I want with 32" tall tires.

TJ's Chevy 01-03-2014 12:31 PM

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Nice rims! Look perrty neat! :chevy:

terryw554 01-03-2014 12:42 PM

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So far I've found 2 small rust holes on the front of the hood and a little rust on the drivers side vertical drip rail. Zero rust in the floors,rockers or cab!! Started welding the seam up in the hood and working on all the gaps, trying to get them as perfect as possible.

terryw554 01-03-2014 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY (Post 6448429)
Nice rims! Look perrty neat! :chevy:

I won't be using those wheels, I just borrowed them to mock up with, these are the wheels I'm leaning towards right now, just need to be sure about backspacing before I order them.

TJ's Chevy 01-03-2014 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by terryw554 (Post 6448451)
I won't be using those wheels, I just borrowed them to mock up with, these are the wheels I'm leaning towards right now, just need to be sure about backspacing before I order them.

Nice! Keep up the good work!:chevy:

McMurphy 01-03-2014 04:53 PM

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Wow and Wow !!
I really like the wheels that are on there too :metal:

terryw554 01-17-2014 09:53 AM

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little more progress, got the 62 dash installed, I grafted the 65 dash ends on to the 62 dash, came out real nice I think, and was pretty easy


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