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z24god · 03-23-2010, 02:00 PM

Hey here is my 1965 GMC project that ive Been working on for the last while

Sorry about some of the pics some were taken with a cell phone
i got the truck From a good friend almost 3 years ago it was his uncles truck who died in a plane crash he was planing on fixing it but had to many other projects on the go ( he has lots of old trucks and cars ) this was to be my first resto so i hope you guys enjoy it as much as i have so far

Lets start off with the engine its a 230 straight 6 .... when i first got the we tried turning it over with no luck until we pulled it apart and found that number 4 was rusted shut so i had an option toss it get a V8 like everyone else try to find a good used 6 and rebuild it or fix this engine.... well we decided to fix this one it cost about $850 to fix
the engine only had 73549 original miles so it was worth keeping

Work done
Head
combustion chambers were cleaned and head was resurfaced and 2 new valves ( guides were fine)

Block
Block Was acid dipped
No 4 cyl was bored and a sleeve was installed and bored to factory specs
all other cylinders were honed
new cam bearings were installed
new piston ( of course)
new lifters
crank cleaned and checked
New frost plugs
all new main bearings
rods were checked
new rod bearings factory spec

Thats all.... was not that bad as i thought it was going to be
here are the pics me and my friend and i put the motor together

Looks all nice a perfect

z24god · 03-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Back in its home

Made a vid of it first run
( no exhaust just a pipe to the ground and basic tune

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKTgG9k1NG0

Body work to follow

z24god · 03-23-2010, 02:02 PM

The tare Down

Look what i found some factory writing

More to come
Just waiting for the rest of the pics to upload

z24god · 03-23-2010, 03:07 PM

Next got to fix the rust

z24god · 03-23-2010, 03:12 PM

z24god · 03-23-2010, 03:17 PM

z24god · 03-23-2010, 03:27 PM

All new suspension all around new brakes all around (not in pics)

z24god · 03-23-2010, 03:32 PM

New exhaust
Muffler is a flow master 40 sounds really good on the 6 really deep sounding

z24god · 03-23-2010, 03:44 PM

some other little things working on

My new seat it was a pain in the butt to do but the new cloth is super soft i will take pics of it with the plastic off soon

sorry if the truck look dirty just lots of dust it happens when working on stuff

Now i just need my new carpet in and will look really good

More pic to come on other things im still working on

so for i have finished the fenders,doors,hood i will take pics of them soon before and after paint ...

Will keep all of you updated

**DPowers** · 03-23-2010, 05:53 PM

Welcome to the forum- Sharp truck

protrash64 · 03-23-2010, 07:09 PM

and nice work on the truck. That engine was pretty crusty.

**aerotruk63** · 03-23-2010, 07:19 PM

You got rid of all the engine insulation,or was that fire retardant? Looks great now.

Ger · 03-23-2010, 07:29 PM

I like the truck, brings back memories of when I was a little guy and we would go for family travels in the truck and my mom and dad and three sisters all sat on the bench seat and my place was on the floor, lol. I use to just sleep. My kids today would be shocked to see how things were when I was little.

z24god · 03-23-2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

You got rid of all the engine insulation,or was that fire retardant? Looks great now.

what do you mean do you mean the insulation on the fire wall its still there there was a tar type stuff on the floor i took that off

z24god · 03-23-2010, 08:08 PM

thanks for all the hellos i came on this site last year but never posted till now never had time i will try to br a more active member now

**aerotruk63** · 03-23-2010, 08:10 PM

I meant all the gunk on your motor! Used to drive through Battleford going West.

63sbssbbw · 03-24-2010, 05:14 AM

Welcome Z, from a little west of you
Looks like you had a great candidate to start with(not many around here as you know)
Your trucks looking awesome,keep up the good work
Pm me if you need anything,I've got some 456 stuff I dont need (doing a 123)
Trent

z24god · 03-24-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

I meant all the gunk on your motor! Used to drive through Battleford going West.

oh ya all that grease and oil was just bad it had to go

z24god · 03-24-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

Welcome Z, from a little west of you
Looks like you had a great candidate to start with(not many around here as you know)
Your trucks looking awesome,keep up the good work
Pm me if you need anything,I've got some 456 stuff I dont need (doing a 123)
Trent

hey thanks ya i might need some stuff i will get back to you

jason65 · 03-24-2010, 12:43 PM

Good job. Truck is looking good!

irish1966 · 05-07-2010, 03:23 PM

Looks deadly!!! Welcome to the build section. What colour is that on the Rad support? Looks really nice.

1985-GMC · 05-08-2010, 01:45 AM

Nice truck, great job your doing on it!

1985-GMC · 05-08-2010, 02:26 AM

oops

65gmc930 · 05-16-2010, 09:59 AM

nice to see more canadian

's on here
that's one of the most rust free truck i have seen in the great white north
keep up the good work

z24god · 05-23-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irish1966

Looks deadly!!! Welcome to the build section. What colour is that on the Rad support? Looks really nice.

its just flat black paint it the same paint i used on the frame i think it called Rust Zero they have other colors to .... i bought it at a local body supply shop it was cheap stuff it really durable i tried to chip it off the frame buy hit tit with a hammer and nothing at all happened no chips so im really impressed with the stuff

03-23-2010, 02:00 PM	#1
z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics Hey here is my 1965 GMC project that ive Been working on for the last while Sorry about some of the pics some were taken with a cell phone i got the truck From a good friend almost 3 years ago it was his uncles truck who died in a plane crash he was planing on fixing it but had to many other projects on the go ( he has lots of old trucks and cars ) this was to be my first resto so i hope you guys enjoy it as much as i have so far Lets start off with the engine its a 230 straight 6 .... when i first got the we tried turning it over with no luck until we pulled it apart and found that number 4 was rusted shut so i had an option toss it get a V8 like everyone else try to find a good used 6 and rebuild it or fix this engine.... well we decided to fix this one it cost about $850 to fix the engine only had 73549 original miles so it was worth keeping Work done Head combustion chambers were cleaned and head was resurfaced and 2 new valves ( guides were fine) Block Block Was acid dipped No 4 cyl was bored and a sleeve was installed and bored to factory specs all other cylinders were honed new cam bearings were installed new piston ( of course) new lifters crank cleaned and checked New frost plugs all new main bearings rods were checked new rod bearings factory spec Thats all.... was not that bad as i thought it was going to be here are the pics me and my friend and i put the motor together Looks all nice a perfect Last edited by z24god; 03-23-2010 at 02:17 PM.

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z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no The tare Down Look what i found some factory writing More to come Just waiting for the rest of the pics to upload Last edited by z24god; 03-23-2010 at 03:03 PM.

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z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no Next got to fix the rust Last edited by z24god; 03-23-2010 at 03:19 PM.

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z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no

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z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no All new suspension all around new brakes all around (not in pics) Last edited by z24god; 03-23-2010 at 03:51 PM.

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z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no New exhaust Muffler is a flow master 40 sounds really good on the 6 really deep sounding Last edited by z24god; 03-23-2010 at 03:34 PM.

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z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no some other little things working on My new seat it was a pain in the butt to do but the new cloth is super soft i will take pics of it with the plastic off soon sorry if the truck look dirty just lots of dust it happens when working on stuff Now i just need my new carpet in and will look really good More pic to come on other things im still working on so for i have finished the fenders,doors,hood i will take pics of them soon before and after paint ... Will keep all of you updated Last edited by z24god; 03-23-2010 at 03:50 PM.

03-23-2010, 05:53 PM	#10
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,426	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no Welcome to the forum- Sharp truck __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

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aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no You got rid of all the engine insulation,or was that fire retardant? Looks great now. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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Ger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Red Deer Alberta Posts: 140	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no I like the truck, brings back memories of when I was a little guy and we would go for family travels in the truck and my mom and dad and three sisters all sat on the bench seat and my place was on the floor, lol. I use to just sleep. My kids today would be shocked to see how things were when I was little.

03-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#15
z24god Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North battleford saskatchewan Posts: 19	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no thanks for all the hellos i came on this site last year but never posted till now never had time i will try to br a more active member now

03-23-2010, 08:10 PM	#16
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no I meant all the gunk on your motor! Used to drive through Battleford going West. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-24-2010, 05:14 AM	#17
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no Welcome Z, from a little west of you Looks like you had a great candidate to start with(not many around here as you know) Your trucks looking awesome,keep up the good work Pm me if you need anything,I've got some 456 stuff I dont need (doing a 123) Trent __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)



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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no Good job. Truck is looking good!

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irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no Looks deadly!!! Welcome to the build section. What colour is that on the Rad support? Looks really nice. __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

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1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no oops __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 05-08-2010 at 02:27 AM.

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65gmc930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cremona alberta canada Posts: 63	Re: My 1965 GMC project Lots of pics 56K no nice to see more canadian 's on here that's one of the most rust free truck i have seen in the great white north keep up the good work __________________ 65 gmc 930 292 4speed 700-18 duals 39k all original 65 chevy 10 long fleet parts truck 63 gmc 950 camperized bus 350 4spd 2spd axle 64 gmc 950 spare bus 53 gmc 1ton dual bus 79 gmc c20 short course offroad race truck 355 th400(www.wheel2wheel.ca)

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