65 long bed step side
 

i figure i should start this build thread soon so here we go.

i picked this up a 65 long bed with 3 on the tree. the previous owner picked it up rewired the truck redid the drum brakes and go it a sold running truck.


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...pswo9scjix.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psjpbzcuyn.jpg


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psjbkztwqk.jpg


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psyot4s2nm.jpg

well after driving it all summer and watching smoke blow from the exhaust and the 3 on the tree not doing enough to have fun driving it i started doing research at what my options are. at first it was a easy decision a chevy 350 with a automatic behind it. but going to car shows and driving the truck some more i realized i dont want another 350 swap. now i am not bashing on a 350 its a easy reliable and cheap swap you can't go wrong with. i decided to stay with the straight six and go with a T-5 swap. with a lot of help from this forum and some great guys i think i got everything together. luckily enough i found a straight six out of a 69 nova with 30,000 miles on it locally for 300 bucks.


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psguvl1sms.jpg


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psc9y0vjel.jpg

getting ready to paint

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psatxx0e1s.jpg


painted block

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps5r3pzhwh.jpg


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...pswrijdpju.jpg

in the the process i also found a local guy that will build the exact T-5 i want for a decent price


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psdyyjpbod.jpg

gettin ready to pull the engine

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psrnib8gov.jpg


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psro3n20nv.jpg

i am a little farther a long then it shows in the pictures. i will be doing an update soon.

Re: 65 long bed step side
 

Subscribed! Always like 6 banger builds! :chevy:

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nice truck. straight 6 with a t5 will be great! i hear you with the whole 350 thing. i get that they are cheap easy power but their not unique enough for me.
are you planning to stick with the patina look?

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Welcome to your new truck ;)

I like the blue and its patina. The wheels n chrome caps are very nicely understated.

The pics you took of the truck make me want a long stepper too.

Engine swap....? Perfect.

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Plan is to keep the patina... previous owner cleared and wet sanded it.

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is that a short throw shifter on the t5? if so what kind is it?

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no it is currently just the stock 88 S-10 shifter. the T-5 is a 91 camaro case front half with 85 v8 gears and 88 s10 tailhousing

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here is some pics of the engine bolted in

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps9ftw3tvb.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...pseia6etus.jpg

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Lookin good:metal:. Liking the valve cover and side covers

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Looks good! :metal: Love that valve cover; I got the same one. :chevy:

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Any updates?
I have wondering for a while, is your truck stock height or is it lowered?
Also what size tires are you running?

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no current updates.. i have a couple more things bolted on but just kind of taking my time. i think i will get the trans mounted this weekend. the tire size is 235/75/15. the previous owner cut 1 coil up front and heated the rear coils. plan is to lower it as much as possible in the future

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cool truck , and the engine looks good too.
I converted my truck from a 350 th350 to a 6cly 3spd on the tree .

the 350 and th350 went into my friends truck that im building for him .
both trucks were his , my truck was his parts truck .

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here is a bit of progress... just taking my time i am pretty close to being able to fire it up.. i am putting the stock carb and exhaust on for now. i plan on doing a 4 barrel holley once its running. i didn't want to put a new carb and time it all at once. this will be my first time setting timing and such any good write up? tips?

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psbpcjdn2p.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psph2knplz.jpg

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finally got my T-5 installed today. my neighbor said he can help me with welding up a shifter

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...pswm3c1jv5.jpg

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Nice:metal:.Have you got your driveshaft shortened yet? Did you put in a trans mount. Oh and also i have been wondering what hubcaps are you running? I really like the look of them.

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haven't gotten it shortened yet.. i havent done a trans mount i really hear you dont have to i am going to run without one and see how it feels. i believe the T350 trans mount works

i believe i am running these http://www.autoamenity.com/KartList/CBM.htm

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Progress!!! :metal:

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installed lokar shift handle today. and was able to drop the drive line off to get shortened and rebuilt. transmission is in 2nd in pic plenty of room.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psml6sleef.jpg

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Twin stick? That's cool! lol

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Lol my buddy pointed out the same thing.. Guess I should remove the 3 on the tree

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Nice:metal:, Looks a lot more correct now

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driveline installed and cross-member moved down

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...psabn7gvey.jpg

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Sweet:metal:.
Have you taken it out for a Cruze yet?

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i haven't... i am getting close to firing it up, i have a few things to do on the engine before shes ready for a cruise