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Miller92 · 11-25-2010, 12:44 PM

Kick ass build man! I've got a '63 I wanna build bout like that. I have alot of questions but my first is how much did that wiring harness run ya? My pickup has been sittin for a while and I'm sure I'll have to replace the harness and whatnot. I wanna redo the interior (seats, gauges, dash, radio, and all that stuff) first, then work on the body and everything else once I get that the way I want it. Any info would be great, thanks.

Miller

JTR · 11-25-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller92

Kick ass build man! I've got a '63 I wanna build bout like that. I have alot of questions but my first is how much did that wiring harness run ya? My pickup has been sittin for a while and I'm sure I'll have to replace the harness and whatnot. I wanna redo the interior (seats, gauges, dash, radio, and all that stuff) first, then work on the body and everything else once I get that the way I want it. Any info would be great, thanks.

Miller

Thanks. Check out post #9, I think the harness was about $50 from the junk yard.

My wife and I have been driving the truck daily now. The heater core started to leak so I bought a new one from Kragen/Orilleys, also put some douglas fur ($29 from the lumber yard + screws) down in the bed so the dogs can ride with us. Mounted the fuel filler too, used a Jeep Wagoneer neck which goes inside the fender and back to the tank.

Miller92 · 11-27-2010, 04:38 AM

I've got a 63 Chevy I'm building and I wanna raise it some. My buddy has some 33" All-Terrains he's selling, you think they'd fit on my pickup as is (no lift just stock height) or would I have to put a lift on it?

JTR · 11-27-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller92

I've got a 63 Chevy I'm building and I wanna raise it some. My buddy has some 33" All-Terrains he's selling, you think they'd fit on my pickup as is (no lift just stock height) or would I have to put a lift on it?

Sorry, I could not tell you, having never owned a stock mid 60s factory 4x4 pickup.

JTR · 11-27-2010, 12:17 PM

Some pics testing the suspension for shock lengths and the shock mounts used.

JTR · 12-03-2010, 09:58 PM

Parts that need to go away, PM if interested.

JTR · 07-19-2011, 05:18 PM

Truck has been running great. Had to adjust the camber shim on the passenger front and a CV rear driveshaft was needed to cut down on vibrations.

Finished the interior a while back but never updated the thread.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-19-2011, 06:47 PM

The interior looks great! So does the ford seat!

ChevyFreak60 · 10-05-2012, 01:44 PM

Good looking truck! Any updates on this beast?

JTR · 01-14-2013, 12:35 PM

Replaced ball joints recently and put on some new tires. Those wide wheels are taking out the lower joints quickly. Retreads are from Tread Wright.com.

It has been real reliable and my daily driver. My wife is driving our 05 Chevy Crew cab now...no room for two kiddos in the 65

McMurphy · 01-14-2013, 02:12 PM

First off that douglas fir bed looks sweet!
Is that wood finish cut, or rough cut? It looks almost rough cut in one photo, and I like the idea of that!

I cannot imagine that big back window cab sitting around cluttering up your yard for very long !

Your under dash console is almost identical to mine, and that is nearly amazing.... a question about that though, do you ever kick that speaker with it down that low?
I wanted to mount the 6x9 down there, but didnt because I was afraid I would always be kicking it.

I am currently working on my under dash extension with integrated console, so there are not any photos updated recently on my build thread. I started it back in May though and there are photos back then that are in my thread.

JTR · 01-14-2013, 04:12 PM

It is rough cut lumber and holding up quite well. No, I have not kicked my speakers but that was a concern of mine too. That big window cab would not sell so I sold the whole truck to a scrapper for $100. Sad to see it go to the recycler....

Zane M · 01-14-2013, 07:37 PM

Great truck. Kudos for your great work.

1985-GMC · 01-14-2013, 08:48 PM

Still lookin good!

Its not so much the wide wheels taking out the ball joints as it is just the extreme offset those wheels have. It will wear on your bearings pretty good too, i'd try to find a set with something closer to a 5" offset to the inside. What size wheel and tire is that, those tires look pretty good!

JTR · 01-15-2013, 12:26 AM

Wheels are 16x12 on 305 60 R16s

**jdl71** · 01-15-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JTR

Replaced ball joints recently and put on some new tires. Those wide wheels are taking out the lower joints quickly. Retreads are from Tread Wright.com.

It has been real reliable and my daily driver. My wife is driving our 05 Chevy Crew cab now...no room for two kiddos in the 65

Love the build, truck look great! I'd like to know how the Tread Wrights hold up, I've almost pulled the trigger on a set of those several times, but always chicken out.

BHSM · 02-27-2013, 09:32 PM

Wow! Nice truck.

JTR · 11-21-2013, 11:01 AM

Anyone get responses from PMing the moderator? Im not impressed

11-25-2010, 12:44 PM	#76
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Kick ass build man! I've got a '63 I wanna build bout like that. I have alot of questions but my first is how much did that wiring harness run ya? My pickup has been sittin for a while and I'm sure I'll have to replace the harness and whatnot. I wanna redo the interior (seats, gauges, dash, radio, and all that stuff) first, then work on the body and everything else once I get that the way I want it. Any info would be great, thanks. Miller

11-27-2010, 04:38 AM	#78
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup I've got a 63 Chevy I'm building and I wanna raise it some. My buddy has some 33" All-Terrains he's selling, you think they'd fit on my pickup as is (no lift just stock height) or would I have to put a lift on it?

11-27-2010, 12:17 PM	#80
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Some pics testing the suspension for shock lengths and the shock mounts used. __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

12-03-2010, 09:58 PM	#81
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Parts that need to go away, PM if interested. __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

07-19-2011, 05:18 PM	#82
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Truck has been running great. Had to adjust the camber shim on the passenger front and a CV rear driveshaft was needed to cut down on vibrations. Finished the interior a while back but never updated the thread. __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

07-19-2011, 06:47 PM	#83
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup The interior looks great! So does the ford seat! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-05-2012, 01:44 PM	#84
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Good looking truck! Any updates on this beast? __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

01-14-2013, 12:35 PM	#85
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Replaced ball joints recently and put on some new tires. Those wide wheels are taking out the lower joints quickly. Retreads are from Tread Wright.com. It has been real reliable and my daily driver. My wife is driving our 05 Chevy Crew cab now...no room for two kiddos in the 65 __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

01-14-2013, 02:12 PM	#86
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup First off that douglas fir bed looks sweet! Is that wood finish cut, or rough cut? It looks almost rough cut in one photo, and I like the idea of that! I cannot imagine that big back window cab sitting around cluttering up your yard for very long ! Your under dash console is almost identical to mine, and that is nearly amazing.... a question about that though, do you ever kick that speaker with it down that low? I wanted to mount the 6x9 down there, but didnt because I was afraid I would always be kicking it. I am currently working on my under dash extension with integrated console, so there are not any photos updated recently on my build thread. I started it back in May though and there are photos back then that are in my thread. __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-14-2013, 04:12 PM	#87
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup It is rough cut lumber and holding up quite well. No, I have not kicked my speakers but that was a concern of mine too. That big window cab would not sell so I sold the whole truck to a scrapper for $100. Sad to see it go to the recycler.... __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

01-14-2013, 07:37 PM	#88
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Great truck. Kudos for your great work.

01-14-2013, 08:48 PM	#89
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Still lookin good! Its not so much the wide wheels taking out the ball joints as it is just the extreme offset those wheels have. It will wear on your bearings pretty good too, i'd try to find a set with something closer to a 5" offset to the inside. What size wheel and tire is that, those tires look pretty good! __________________ 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)

01-15-2013, 12:26 AM	#90
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Wheels are 16x12 on 305 60 R16s __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

02-27-2013, 09:32 PM	#92
BHSM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South 40 Posts: 3	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Wow! Nice truck.

11-21-2013, 11:01 AM	#93
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: 65 3/4 ton 4x4 buildup Anyone get responses from PMing the moderator? Im not impressed __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side



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