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65 chevy stepside · 01-29-2012, 06:14 PM

When i was 15 i purchased this 1965 c10 with a chevy 350 joined to a turbo 350. After putting disk brakes on the front i drove it for 2 years. The trucks not in bad shape but the body work is terrible and the paint job is not that great. Plus i want to make the truck black. The engine runs fine but doesn't have the get up and go that i'm looking for.

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Smoke_Dog · 01-29-2012, 06:22 PM

Looks great!!!

65 chevy stepside · 01-29-2012, 06:24 PM

The bed of my truck had a box made of 2x4's. Looked alright but very heavy and not really original looking. Under that was a really thick sheet of painted diamond plate that had to weigh 150 lbs. After taking that out we were able to see the original wood bed. As you can see it wasnt in good shape at all. So it had to go. It wasn't that hard but made a big mess. Name: 74355432.jpg
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65 chevy stepside · 01-29-2012, 06:33 PM

After driving it for a little bit. It was time to take out the engine and tranny. This was my first engine removal and I was lucky to have help. First the engine was disassembled then the tranny was taken out. The engine was then taken out with not much trouble. Then we tore down the engine to find it was in pretty good shape. Name: 161.jpg
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65 chevy stepside · 01-29-2012, 06:33 PM

**Captainfab** · 01-30-2012, 01:42 AM

Welcome to the forum

Nice looking truck. What are your plans for the engine and trans?

65 chevy stepside · 01-30-2012, 11:28 AM

We're gonna make it a 383 stroked and possible put some vortex heads on it. Not tryin to get crazy numbers just something I can have fun in
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65 chevy stepside · 01-30-2012, 11:29 AM

And we might have the trans upgraded.
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65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 04:35 PM

Sorry haven't been on this site in a while. I've made a good amount of progress but i tore my acl and needed surgery and am currently recovering so heres the pictures i took before i got hurt.

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 04:46 PM

some pre body work pictures

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 04:53 PM

making progress

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 04:57 PM

some donor vortec heads and my idea for valve covers and heads

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 05:06 PM

moving along

c10seth · 06-19-2012, 05:09 PM

Looks great so far!

Seth

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 05:23 PM

started sanding to bare metal

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 05:30 PM

a lot of sanding. not making it a low rider just seeing how it would look

65 chevy stepside · 06-19-2012, 05:33 PM

starting on the other side of the bed

JRANGER · 06-19-2012, 05:42 PM

looking good

CRGRS 66 · 06-19-2012, 09:30 PM

I am subscribed. This is actually the first build that I will be following right from the start! I am new here, and am following builds that have been ongoing for longer periods of time. Looking forward to following along! Cheers

coleyperformance · 06-19-2012, 10:23 PM

How do u suscribe? I am in once i figure out how... Nice build, lots of potential.

1enick72 · 06-20-2012, 12:49 AM

Looking good. I love the valve cover, was this something you made or got somewhere?

markeb01 · 06-20-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by coleyperformance

How do u suscribe? I am in once i figure out how... Nice build, lots of potential.

Go up near the top of the thread to the right side of center where it says "Thread Tools". Click the drop down menu and the third option is "Subscribe to this thread". That will take you to another screen that allows you to set your email preferences.

By the way this is a great build thread with a lot of hard progress on a very nice looking truck to begin with.

65 chevy stepside · 06-20-2012, 12:38 PM

Thanks guys for subscribing to my thread. I appreciate it. The progress has been kind of slow i am on crutches from a recent acl surgery which i tore playing lacrossse. But I'm going away to UNC Charlotte to pursue a career in automotive engineering with a concentration in motorsports. I work at a car shop and my boss, wo is sorta like an uncle to me has been showing me how and what to do to make my truck perfect. I have some really good plans for my c 10 and i hope you guys enjoy it.

**Captainfab** · 06-21-2012, 01:30 AM

That engine in the pic is not a Vortec engine, It is either a LT1 or a L99. Those heads can not be used on a Gen I small block as they are designed for reverse cooling.

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Originally Posted by 65 chevy stepside

some donor vortec heads and my idea for valve covers and heads

65 chevy stepside · 06-21-2012, 09:27 AM

I've heard that you just need to weld two of the coolant passages shut so they coolant doesnt reach into the lifted valley.

01-29-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	65 chevy stepside restoration When i was 15 i purchased this 1965 c10 with a chevy 350 joined to a turbo 350. After putting disk brakes on the front i drove it for 2 years. The trucks not in bad shape but the body work is terrible and the paint job is not that great. Plus i want to make the truck black. The engine runs fine but doesn't have the get up and go that i'm looking for. Attached Images

01-29-2012, 06:22 PM	#2
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration Looks great!!!

01-29-2012, 06:24 PM	#3
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration The bed of my truck had a box made of 2x4's. Looked alright but very heavy and not really original looking. Under that was a really thick sheet of painted diamond plate that had to weigh 150 lbs. After taking that out we were able to see the original wood bed. As you can see it wasnt in good shape at all. So it had to go. It wasn't that hard but made a big mess.

01-29-2012, 06:33 PM	#4
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration After driving it for a little bit. It was time to take out the engine and tranny. This was my first engine removal and I was lucky to have help. First the engine was disassembled then the tranny was taken out. The engine was then taken out with not much trouble. Then we tore down the engine to find it was in pretty good shape.

01-29-2012, 06:33 PM	#5
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration

01-30-2012, 01:42 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration Welcome to the forum Nice looking truck. What are your plans for the engine and trans? __________________ 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

01-30-2012, 11:28 AM	#7
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration We're gonna make it a 383 stroked and possible put some vortex heads on it. Not tryin to get crazy numbers just something I can have fun in Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#8
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration And we might have the trans upgraded. Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2012, 04:35 PM	#9
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration Sorry haven't been on this site in a while. I've made a good amount of progress but i tore my acl and needed surgery and am currently recovering so heres the pictures i took before i got hurt. Attached Images

06-19-2012, 04:46 PM	#10
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration some pre body work pictures Attached Images

06-19-2012, 04:53 PM	#11
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration making progress Attached Images

06-19-2012, 04:57 PM	#12
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration some donor vortec heads and my idea for valve covers and heads Attached Images

06-19-2012, 05:06 PM	#13
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration moving along Attached Images

06-19-2012, 05:09 PM	#14
c10seth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 144	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration Looks great so far! Seth

06-19-2012, 05:23 PM	#15
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration started sanding to bare metal Attached Images



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06-19-2012, 05:30 PM	#16
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration a lot of sanding. not making it a low rider just seeing how it would look Attached Images

06-19-2012, 05:33 PM	#17
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration starting on the other side of the bed Attached Images

06-19-2012, 05:42 PM	#18
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration looking good __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

06-19-2012, 09:30 PM	#19
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration I am subscribed. This is actually the first build that I will be following right from the start! I am new here, and am following builds that have been ongoing for longer periods of time. Looking forward to following along! Cheers __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

06-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#20
coleyperformance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marysville, michigan Posts: 16	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration How do u suscribe? I am in once i figure out how... Nice build, lots of potential.

06-20-2012, 12:49 AM	#21
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration Looking good. I love the valve cover, was this something you made or got somewhere? __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

06-20-2012, 12:38 PM	#23
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration Thanks guys for subscribing to my thread. I appreciate it. The progress has been kind of slow i am on crutches from a recent acl surgery which i tore playing lacrossse. But I'm going away to UNC Charlotte to pursue a career in automotive engineering with a concentration in motorsports. I work at a car shop and my boss, wo is sorta like an uncle to me has been showing me how and what to do to make my truck perfect. I have some really good plans for my c 10 and i hope you guys enjoy it.

06-21-2012, 09:27 AM	#25
65 chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Long Branch New Jersey Posts: 34	Re: 65 chevy stepside restoration I've heard that you just need to weld two of the coolant passages shut so they coolant doesnt reach into the lifted valley.

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