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srsummers · 12-11-2009, 05:15 PM

Well I have been on this forum for more than a year now. I have asked many questions, learned a lot and met some great fellow truck guys (Dino63, Protrash, Evlpmkn). Now it's mine turn to share what I've done. I bought this truck last Halloween (2008), it was a CL find for only $1500. It didn't run, had some frontend damage, the wiring was hacked and it had no interior.

Here's the day I picked it up

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/a...happy30017.jpg

**Clyde65** · 12-11-2009, 05:30 PM

Not a bad find, IMO. What are your plans?

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 05:58 PM

First task was to get the engine started. I had to replace the intake manifold due to a crack. The B&M shifter also had to go. I put in a Gennie shifter. Also, Found some wheels/tires on CL for a good deal.

Then I took on the wire harness and gauges (none of which worked)
Here's before

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 06:08 PM

Old harness and the new harness...what a difference.

Wire harness after

At this point I'm thinking "What have I gotten myself into here"
I just kept going.

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 06:11 PM

I went with the So-Cal gauges and made a backing plate

scotts62 · 12-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Cool man nice build so far, ill keep an eye on this thread

srsummers · 12-11-2009, 07:38 PM

After all of that I replaced the grill support and grill. I drove it around for a while. I even entered it into a car show at one of my buddy's school car shows and even won first place for classic truck.

I did forget to mention that I was the only classic truck in the show (the white 64 that's parked next to me entered as a sport truck, not a classic truck). Anyways I got a nice trophy that I hung up in my office.

markeb01 · 12-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Nice looking truck to begin with, and great progress. That's what is so much fun about the smaller events, you can actually come home with an award without needing a 6 figure hobby budget.

**Captainfab** · 12-12-2009, 01:51 AM

Nice truck! You've done some nice work on it. What are your plans next?

*lakeroadster* · 12-12-2009, 10:18 AM

Great job on the modifications and thanks for documenting your work in this build thread.

protrash64 · 12-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Cool job Scott......glad to see the pics finally. Dont forget to put a grommet on the harness into the engine compartment.

Alan's Classic · 12-12-2009, 09:41 PM

Awesome progress and work on a cool truck. Congrats on the award.

I'm working toward the "Hanger Queen Award" I know most will know what that is.

rwolf9653 · 12-13-2009, 09:09 PM

Dude, that is looking good!

TimE · 12-13-2009, 10:33 PM

Lol!! That front end job kinda snowballed on you huh?

Looks really nice though. Keep up the great work!!!

198plus · 12-13-2009, 10:41 PM

Great job looks great.

scotts62 · 12-13-2009, 11:09 PM

Man it looks sweet, nice work!!

srsummers · 12-21-2009, 10:37 PM

After I got all of the suspension parts back together I was going to simply re-ring and put fresh seals (since the previous ower told me the engine was resently rebuilt).

Once I got it stripped down to the block it was a different story.

Metal in the pan and the crank was trashed.

I used my car to take the block to the machine shop. You should have seen the guys face when I pull up to the dock.

I got it all put back together. It was bored 0.40 stock with a mild (262) Comp Cam.

srsummers · 12-21-2009, 10:43 PM

I bolted the block to my Turbo 400 and it dropped right in. Then I fought with linging up the motor mounts for about 3 hours

Before

After

My Grandpa even come down and help assemble the engine.

jgh64pkup · 12-22-2009, 12:16 AM

wow your movin on this project
yeah dont you love that
oh the engine only has 300 miles on it and i pulled it apart
i called the guy and asked if by 300 miles he meant a 1/4 mile at a time
in other words TRASHED

joe231 · 12-22-2009, 01:01 AM

Nice work!!
it will be super sweet when you are done, if you are ever able to reach such an elusive place

Alan's Classic · 12-22-2009, 01:06 AM

Really nice progress.

srsummers · 12-22-2009, 08:09 AM

Thanks Guys. This has been all I have being doing in my spare time since May. It just seems like I have been making fast progress because I posted it all at once. It's been taking forever in my book.

MacAttack · 12-22-2009, 12:24 PM

This shot made my left arm go numb.........

DaddyMack · 12-22-2009, 01:20 PM

Great stuff!!

great looking truck !

VA72C10 · 03-28-2010, 01:02 AM

Pics work now. Truck is looking good!!!

12-11-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Scott's 65 Build Thread Well I have been on this forum for more than a year now. I have asked many questions, learned a lot and met some great fellow truck guys (Dino63, Protrash, Evlpmkn). Now it's mine turn to share what I've done. I bought this truck last Halloween (2008), it was a CL find for only $1500. It didn't run, had some frontend damage, the wiring was hacked and it had no interior. Here's the day I picked it up http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/a...happy30017.jpg Last edited by srsummers; 12-11-2009 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Not displaying pictures

12-11-2009, 05:30 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Not a bad find, IMO. What are your plans? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-11-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread First task was to get the engine started. I had to replace the intake manifold due to a crack. The B&M shifter also had to go. I put in a Gennie shifter. Also, Found some wheels/tires on CL for a good deal. Then I took on the wire harness and gauges (none of which worked) Here's before Last edited by srsummers; 12-11-2009 at 06:01 PM. Reason: Not displaying pictures

12-11-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Old harness and the new harness...what a difference. Wire harness after At this point I'm thinking "What have I gotten myself into here" I just kept going.

12-11-2009, 06:11 PM	#5
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread I went with the So-Cal gauges and made a backing plate

12-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Cool man nice build so far, ill keep an eye on this thread __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-11-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread After all of that I replaced the grill support and grill. I drove it around for a while. I even entered it into a car show at one of my buddy's school car shows and even won first place for classic truck. I did forget to mention that I was the only classic truck in the show (the white 64 that's parked next to me entered as a sport truck, not a classic truck). Anyways I got a nice trophy that I hung up in my office.

12-11-2009, 07:48 PM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Nice looking truck to begin with, and great progress. That's what is so much fun about the smaller events, you can actually come home with an award without needing a 6 figure hobby budget.

12-12-2009, 01:51 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Nice truck! You've done some nice work on it. What are your plans next? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-12-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Great job on the modifications and thanks for documenting your work in this build thread.

12-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#11
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Cool job Scott......glad to see the pics finally. Dont forget to put a grommet on the harness into the engine compartment. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-12-2009, 09:41 PM	#12
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Awesome progress and work on a cool truck. Congrats on the award. I'm working toward the "Hanger Queen Award" I know most will know what that is. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#13
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Dude, that is looking good! __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

12-13-2009, 10:33 PM	#14
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Lol!! That front end job kinda snowballed on you huh? Looks really nice though. Keep up the great work!!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

12-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#15
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Great job looks great. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl



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12-13-2009, 11:09 PM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Man it looks sweet, nice work!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-21-2009, 10:37 PM	#17
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread After I got all of the suspension parts back together I was going to simply re-ring and put fresh seals (since the previous ower told me the engine was resently rebuilt). Once I got it stripped down to the block it was a different story. Metal in the pan and the crank was trashed. I used my car to take the block to the machine shop. You should have seen the guys face when I pull up to the dock. I got it all put back together. It was bored 0.40 stock with a mild (262) Comp Cam.

12-21-2009, 10:43 PM	#18
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread I bolted the block to my Turbo 400 and it dropped right in. Then I fought with linging up the motor mounts for about 3 hours Before After My Grandpa even come down and help assemble the engine.

12-22-2009, 12:16 AM	#19
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread wow your movin on this project yeah dont you love that oh the engine only has 300 miles on it and i pulled it apart i called the guy and asked if by 300 miles he meant a 1/4 mile at a time in other words TRASHED __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 12-22-2009 at 12:16 AM.

12-22-2009, 01:01 AM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Nice work!! it will be super sweet when you are done, if you are ever able to reach such an elusive place __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-22-2009, 01:06 AM	#21
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Really nice progress. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-22-2009, 08:09 AM	#22
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Thanks Guys. This has been all I have being doing in my spare time since May. It just seems like I have been making fast progress because I posted it all at once. It's been taking forever in my book.

12-22-2009, 12:24 PM	#23
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread This shot made my left arm go numb......... __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

12-22-2009, 01:20 PM	#24
DaddyMack Wide Eyed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 261	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Great stuff!! great looking truck ! __________________ 1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441

03-28-2010, 01:02 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Scott's 65 Build Thread Pics work now. Truck is looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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