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**TJ's Chevy** · 08-25-2014, 11:32 PM

The cheapest engine to get would be a 350...small mods can be done to make them perform well....however..if you wanna be more unique and use a less boring engine....believe...everyone and their brotha has a 350...I'd go with a 283 or 327 and do a 4 barrel and headers and HEI....or..just go with a 632...it'll scoot alright! LOL!

creep · 08-27-2014, 03:17 PM

welcome!

I don't know about the Malibu front end bolting in but I'm pretty sure the front crossmember and suspension from 63-87 GM pickups will fit. 71 and up would be disk brakes. The suspension and crossmember can all come out as a unit to make the swap easier.

**pdxhall** · 08-27-2014, 04:25 PM

Welcome to the forum. You can find all the information you could ever want o this site. My suggestion would be to read through a lot of the build threads and to check out the faqs area, also. And always feel free to ask questions.
One more thing, we all like pictures so how about giving us all a look at your truck?

65sub · 08-28-2014, 08:30 PM

welcome
since you said this is your first project i suggest you start small and do mods
that let you keep it on the road . regarding the front suspension the 73-87
crossmember swap is relatively easy. what motor is in it now . don't overlook
modifying what you already have

nateshrek · 08-29-2014, 08:55 PM

As far as the front end swap, am I just looking for a gmc 1500 late 70's early 80's? Also what all needs to be included with the new swap? As far at the power plant that's in it, its currently a straight six 250. And has my picture showing?

08-25-2014, 11:32 PM	#1
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1965 GMC 1500 modifications The cheapest engine to get would be a 350...small mods can be done to make them perform well....however..if you wanna be more unique and use a less boring engine....believe...everyone and their brotha has a 350...I'd go with a 283 or 327 and do a 4 barrel and headers and HEI....or..just go with a 632...it'll scoot alright! LOL! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-27-2014, 03:17 PM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 1965 GMC 1500 modifications welcome! I don't know about the Malibu front end bolting in but I'm pretty sure the front crossmember and suspension from 63-87 GM pickups will fit. 71 and up would be disk brakes. The suspension and crossmember can all come out as a unit to make the swap easier. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

08-27-2014, 04:25 PM	#3
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: 1965 GMC 1500 modifications Welcome to the forum. You can find all the information you could ever want o this site. My suggestion would be to read through a lot of the build threads and to check out the faqs area, also. And always feel free to ask questions. One more thing, we all like pictures so how about giving us all a look at your truck? __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

08-28-2014, 08:30 PM	#4
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: 1965 GMC 1500 modifications welcome since you said this is your first project i suggest you start small and do mods that let you keep it on the road . regarding the front suspension the 73-87 crossmember swap is relatively easy. what motor is in it now . don't overlook modifying what you already have

08-29-2014, 08:55 PM	#5
nateshrek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ligonier, PA Posts: 37	Re: 1965 GMC 1500 modifications As far as the front end swap, am I just looking for a gmc 1500 late 70's early 80's? Also what all needs to be included with the new swap? As far at the power plant that's in it, its currently a straight six 250. And has my picture showing?



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