Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Ok so I had started a build thread for this truck but some things have changed and wanted to start over on my personal account. So here we go again

I picked up this '65 a little over a month ago. She started out her life as a Doran Chevrolet service truck. She's got a 283 that's seems fairly strong. I will run it for now until I get to that stage. Eventually she will be bagged with the works but for now. Its going to be static drop with big brakes, rims, new wiring, etc

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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

I have already done some spray paint removal
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Also knocked down some surface rust and got a nice patina look. I plan on painting her down the road but for now this will have to do
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9vbrhusi.jpg
I also have a full time "helper" it will be his truck one day
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

replaced the ball joints and got the hotchkis springs installed it's a 4/6 drop with 2" cpp drop spindles. Also rebuilt the rearend a bit and installed the new axles. Started on the brakes too

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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

I have the rims but I'm still have to get tires but not sure what route I want to go yet. Went with 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the rear
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Nice truck! Digging the patina:metal:

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

What did you use to get rid of the spray paint?

I've got a patch of black spray paint on my rear fender that I would like to see gone.

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Thanks!

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Green scotch brite and CLR. Took a decent amount of scrubbing but came off

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Awesome, I was already planning on doing that to the truck. Thanks!

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Looks good! :metal:

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Started on running the new ebrake lines but needed to do some research on the final steps so I moved on to replacing my harness. Now I'm debating on restoring my cluster
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Haven't had too much time to work on the truck but with a hour here and there I've managed to get some more electrical done. Removed the power booster someone converted the truck to. they kinda hacked up the firewall a bit. I'll have to fix that down the road when it gets body worked and painted. http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/...psfjs5knb8.jpg
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Not much to update with lately. Been too busy to work on the truck. Managed to start playing with the new master though
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

:metal:

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Do you have the part number for that new master?
Like what I'm seeing.
Both feet on board, Sub'd

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

I got it from the guys at az pro performance. Great guys and excellent customer service

http://www.azproperformance.com/Wilw...261-13269.html

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Love the truck man. The chrome cragars look right at home.

Chris

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Thanks! Now if I could get some rubber on them and set her back on the ground

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

I came across a intake and carb for cheap so I decided the engine could use a make over
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Very nice Sir.

P. :D

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I'm loving the direction that you're heading on this. Well played!

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Level Up
Steps in the right direction. Diggin' it

Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Thanks everyone! The shock relocation brackets showed up yesterday.
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Re: Clyde's '65 BBW "Bonnie"
 

Knocked out the front shock relocation today. Man these Cpp brackets are a pain with the cab on
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