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flips72 · 01-23-2011, 09:35 PM

well here we go,my 65 is in dire need of a refresher,any tips or opinions welcome.

tommys66 · 01-23-2011, 10:09 PM

man, just look around on this site. If you've got an idea, its probably been done and documented. Use the search function on the top of the site page and bookmark your favorites...the options are endless. there are no rules to your own build, find what you like and go with it

flips72 · 01-24-2011, 10:03 PM

here we go

flips72 · 01-24-2011, 10:05 PM

and here is some more

Alan's Classic · 01-24-2011, 10:39 PM

Man, it looks great in pics. Drive it and find another one to redo.

Unless there is more too it than what we can see.

Shaun1162 · 01-24-2011, 11:06 PM

I'm with Alan... From the pics that thing already looks mint!

**Captainfab** · 01-25-2011, 03:19 AM

I agree......looked to me like you were done.

stealth_weapons · 01-25-2011, 07:18 AM

i have a tip...... give me your engine and start over with a newer one.....j/k the truck looks great. i dont know what else could be done..... but seriously give me your engine

BigJoe29 · 01-25-2011, 10:30 AM

the engine looked great. the whole truck looked good, i'm with everyone else i woulda drove the **** out of that one and got another project.

flips72 · 01-25-2011, 06:27 PM

there is alot more than meets the eye, very little rust but pretty rough to my eye, just started stripping the bedsides yesterday and got a terrible surprise, the whole side looks as though it has been sideswipped hard,po must have been one heck of a body man bondo was 1/2 inch thick in places, cant have that! so now i am on the look out for a bed side. my drivers side is in great shape, oh well guess i should have polled you guys first, to late now though.

flips72 · 02-03-2011, 09:49 PM

ell, here is where i am at now, passenger bed side was very rough after i got it stripped(side swipped) drivers side is beautiful, repaired inner lip and applied epoxy primer, may have found a bedside for passenger side, still waiting on the guy to make up his mind. here is some pics of driver side.

flips72 · 02-03-2011, 09:50 PM

one more, a couple of them kinda blurry ( cell phone)

protrash64 · 02-03-2011, 10:33 PM

Nice work on the bedside, flips. I built my SB out of a '66 and a '62. Hours upon hours to get it even somewhat nice.

What size is your steering wheel? I love the look of those but dont know if I could yank around my manual steer '66.

**DPowers** · 02-06-2011, 12:28 AM

Good looking truck

Alan's Classic · 03-29-2011, 04:44 PM

Lookin' great!!

flips72 · 03-29-2011, 09:11 PM

thanks guys, just inpatient i guess sure do miss driving it. mocked up tailgate so i can get a idea whats instore on it. done a little blocking its not to bad, it has a high spot on upper right and low spot on upper left bottom looks pretty good. here is afew pics last one kinda blurry but you can get a idea of what it looks like.

flips72 · 04-09-2011, 10:48 PM

well i got tired of body work so i tried some wood working, here is a few pics of my bed wood ,sanded, stained with a honey oak stain, then three coats of automotive clear, color sanded, three more coats, color sanded again, three more coats. now i need to sand and buff and i believe it will be ok. let me know what you think.

flips72 · 04-09-2011, 10:55 PM

a couple more, the close up looks kinda gray in the pictures must be the lighting in my shop or else the flash of the camera. thinking about putting the bed back together for the rod run in pigeon forge tn next weekend, my buddys got a 70 bronco and he is wanting me to follow him up. need more parts anyway maybe i can save on shipping charges.

allaboutchevelles · 04-10-2011, 07:09 PM

floor boards are looking very good. You should have seen all the stuff at charlotte sat. You really need all 4 days to look at everything down there. I bought a new radiator support for my truck. I wish I could go to the rod run your talking about but its too far away for me this time.

Alan's Classic · 04-10-2011, 09:54 PM

Beautiful progress

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flips72 · 04-11-2011, 07:13 AM

thanks alan.

structures · 04-11-2011, 12:13 PM

That looks good. Sorry I won't be making it to TN anytime soon!

flips72 · 04-11-2011, 03:49 PM

thanks anyway structures i appreciate the thought.

flips72 · 04-11-2011, 09:02 PM

i got the bed completely assembled and with the help of my nieghbors and my better half we got it set on, everything looks good really felt good to drive it again even if i couldnt hardly see out the windsheild. lord willing she gets a good bath tommorrow and hopefully polish the wheels, then off to the rod run in pigeon forge on sat. here is a few more pics.

chad64chevy · 04-13-2011, 05:37 PM

i see that you got led taillights!! i got the same ones and was wondering did you have to get the led flasher for them?? thanks and great progress with the truck!!

01-23-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	my 65 fleetside build well here we go,my 65 is in dire need of a refresher,any tips or opinions welcome.

01-23-2011, 10:09 PM	#2
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: my 65 fleetside build man, just look around on this site. If you've got an idea, its probably been done and documented. Use the search function on the top of the site page and bookmark your favorites...the options are endless. there are no rules to your own build, find what you like and go with it __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-24-2011, 10:03 PM	#3
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build here we go Attached Images

01-24-2011, 10:05 PM	#4
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build and here is some more Attached Images

01-24-2011, 10:39 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my 65 fleetside build Man, it looks great in pics. Drive it and find another one to redo. Unless there is more too it than what we can see. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#6
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: my 65 fleetside build I'm with Alan... From the pics that thing already looks mint!

01-25-2011, 03:19 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: my 65 fleetside build I agree......looked to me like you were done. __________________ 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

01-25-2011, 07:18 AM	#8
stealth_weapons Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whiteman AFB, MO. Posts: 200	Re: my 65 fleetside build i have a tip...... give me your engine and start over with a newer one.....j/k the truck looks great. i dont know what else could be done..... but seriously give me your engine

01-25-2011, 10:30 AM	#9
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: my 65 fleetside build the engine looked great. the whole truck looked good, i'm with everyone else i woulda drove the ** out of that one and got another project. __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines.** – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

01-25-2011, 06:27 PM	#10
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build there is alot more than meets the eye, very little rust but pretty rough to my eye, just started stripping the bedsides yesterday and got a terrible surprise, the whole side looks as though it has been sideswipped hard,po must have been one heck of a body man bondo was 1/2 inch thick in places, cant have that! so now i am on the look out for a bed side. my drivers side is in great shape, oh well guess i should have polled you guys first, to late now though.

02-03-2011, 09:49 PM	#11
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build ell, here is where i am at now, passenger bed side was very rough after i got it stripped(side swipped) drivers side is beautiful, repaired inner lip and applied epoxy primer, may have found a bedside for passenger side, still waiting on the guy to make up his mind. here is some pics of driver side. Attached Images

02-03-2011, 09:50 PM	#12
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build one more, a couple of them kinda blurry ( cell phone) Attached Images

02-03-2011, 10:33 PM	#13
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: my 65 fleetside build Nice work on the bedside, flips. I built my SB out of a '66 and a '62. Hours upon hours to get it even somewhat nice. What size is your steering wheel? I love the look of those but dont know if I could yank around my manual steer '66. __________________ 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

02-06-2011, 12:28 AM	#14
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,426	Re: my 65 fleetside build Good looking truck __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#15
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my 65 fleetside build Lookin' great!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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03-29-2011, 09:11 PM	#16
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build thanks guys, just inpatient i guess sure do miss driving it. mocked up tailgate so i can get a idea whats instore on it. done a little blocking its not to bad, it has a high spot on upper right and low spot on upper left bottom looks pretty good. here is afew pics last one kinda blurry but you can get a idea of what it looks like. Attached Images Last edited by flips72; 03-29-2011 at 09:12 PM.

04-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#17
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build well i got tired of body work so i tried some wood working, here is a few pics of my bed wood ,sanded, stained with a honey oak stain, then three coats of automotive clear, color sanded, three more coats, color sanded again, three more coats. now i need to sand and buff and i believe it will be ok. let me know what you think. Attached Images

04-09-2011, 10:55 PM	#18
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build a couple more, the close up looks kinda gray in the pictures must be the lighting in my shop or else the flash of the camera. thinking about putting the bed back together for the rod run in pigeon forge tn next weekend, my buddys got a 70 bronco and he is wanting me to follow him up. need more parts anyway maybe i can save on shipping charges. Attached Images

04-10-2011, 07:09 PM	#19
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: my 65 fleetside build floor boards are looking very good. You should have seen all the stuff at charlotte sat. You really need all 4 days to look at everything down there. I bought a new radiator support for my truck. I wish I could go to the rod run your talking about but its too far away for me this time. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

04-10-2011, 09:54 PM	#20
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my 65 fleetside build Beautiful progress Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

04-11-2011, 07:13 AM	#21
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build thanks alan.

04-11-2011, 12:13 PM	#22
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: my 65 fleetside build That looks good. Sorry I won't be making it to TN anytime soon! __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

04-11-2011, 03:49 PM	#23
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build thanks anyway structures i appreciate the thought.

04-11-2011, 09:02 PM	#24
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: my 65 fleetside build i got the bed completely assembled and with the help of my nieghbors and my better half we got it set on, everything looks good really felt good to drive it again even if i couldnt hardly see out the windsheild. lord willing she gets a good bath tommorrow and hopefully polish the wheels, then off to the rod run in pigeon forge on sat. here is a few more pics. Attached Images

04-13-2011, 05:37 PM	#25
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: my 65 fleetside build i see that you got led taillights!! i got the same ones and was wondering did you have to get the led flasher for them?? thanks and great progress with the truck!!

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