LT1 Burbs 65 Stock SW Build
 

Well, see how this goes, I have never done a frame off so lets give this a shot. It is going to be a 65 short fleet BBW Custom Cab, factory air, PS, PB, 283 auto with tach and clock.

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Got the rear end back and picked up more parts from the powder coater's.

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Welcome aboard!
It looks like you got a great start.
I'm doin a similar build!

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I'm in for this build. Looking great so far, LT!

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Looks awesome. I'm sure you'll do a great job like your Suburban. Thanks for your help on my build.
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LT1 Bulb, I see you live South of Eugene. I work in Eugene alot. I should come by and say hi.
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You don't work for Trane in Pueblo do you?

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No I don't. I work for Union Pacific Railroad. I manage bridge construction projects for the western states and work in Oregon lots. I have a bridge project in Shedd, Tangent and .
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Darn mobile phone. And Jefferson, Oregon.
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If you are in the neighbourhood give us a call and we can grab a beer.

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Put the front end almost back together but with no motor or weight I had no luck with the coil springs. Did get the rear end bolted back in with the springs and shocks mounted. Anyone know if there is a left and right spindle, I say no as they look identical to me.

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Sounds good. I might be in Eugene next week. I'll let you know. Project looking good.
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LT1, build looks great, I have a 66 bbw, 283, powerglide, p.s, also just have not started it yet.....Your build looks great.....good luck on the hunt for all the pieces.............Kieth

ps I pm's you off forum for some LT1 engine help. Thanks in advance Kieth

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Just got the front end put together, should be a roller by the weekend, rebuilt the steering box and the power assist valve along with the ram.

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One rolling chassis done. Now I get to dig into the motor and trans.

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Working on the motor and trans now. Had to send the trans through a parts washer, that crap on there would not come off. I stood in one spot with a 4000 PSI pressure washer and it didn't do anything. Motor is bored 30 over with new everything so should be good for the life of this truck now.

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Looks good. You're doing a great job.
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Nice job so far, tuned in for the rest of the build!

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i'm in, man your flying on this thing and it looks great. are you going back with a complete original format?

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Yep, bone stock.

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Im in too.

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Just catching up on my thread, restored my AC oil cap, although I believe the decal is the wrong one. I believe the right one is blue/white , anyone weigh in.Hopefully this weekend I will mate the motor trans with the frame to give me some room in the shop.

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Rebuilt my AC delco starter with cheap american starter guts. I had two here and thought I would try it and it works great so I get to keep my numbers matching original starter.

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Awesome Build LT1. Can't wait to get started on mine but have to get the garage finished first. I have question what paint did you use for the engine? I'm not going back stock but love the engine color!

Bret

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It was a grey I got Industrial finishes to mix up from one of the original valve covers I had.