1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:04 PM

I've been meaning to post this build thread for a while now. I am now finally getting around to doing it. Here is my 1965 C20 Flatbed build. I picked this truck up last year in August.
My plan for this build is to restore it back to original with period correct mods done to it. I have already got a lot of work done to it so far.

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:07 PM

Here are some pictures of the brakes getting rebuilt. I picked up an original power brake booster for it also. I forgot to take pictures of the disassembly of the front sheet metal. But I'm sure all of you have seen that many times before, so you are not missing out on much.

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:13 PM

Here are some pictures of the original 283 v8 getting rebuilt. The truck also came with the optional Powerglide transmission (I'm also getting that rebuilt).

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:16 PM

Here is some pictures from when I tore down the cab and took it off the frame. The PO had welded a terrible bumper on the rear that had to be cut off. I am going to be reworking the flatbed when the time comes to do that. I am going to get the frame powder coated semi gloss black for that brand new look.

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:20 PM

I got the rear shear type cab mounts rebuilt by Steele Rubber Products. Here is the link to the thread I made about these cab mounts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=shear+type

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:28 PM

I got the original 17.5" x 5.25" steel wheels for this truck. I got them powder coated so they will hold up for a long time. Also I just had to try them on before I get the rubber for em.

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:31 PM

I checked in on the cab today that is at the body shop right now getting all of the metal work done. They completely stripped the cab down to bare metal and powder primed it to seal it while they do the metal work. It looks amazing even though it is just in primer.

Mike1965 · 10-28-2019, 11:56 PM

Here is the original red bench that it came optioned with.

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-03-2019, 12:59 PM

Awesome build! Can't wait to see more.

Mike1965 · 11-03-2019, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Awesome build! Can't wait to see more.

Thanks man! Glad you like it!

Mike1965 · 11-10-2019, 11:26 PM

Here are some progress pictures of the frame tear down.

Mike1965 · 11-21-2019, 04:15 AM

I got my engine and transmission back from the engine rebuilder. It looks amazing, it is like is just came off the assembly line. I can't wait to slap it into the frame.

ElReeso · 11-21-2019, 04:24 AM

One good looking Project! Alot of Money and time invested!

Mike1965 · 11-21-2019, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElReeso

One good looking Project! Alot of Money and time invested!

Thanks man! I'm trying to build this truck right and that does take a lot of time and money, especially patience too. Glad you like it.

Mike1965 · 12-05-2019, 04:38 PM

Here is some more progress being done to the frame.

10-28-2019, 11:04 PM	#1
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration I've been meaning to post this build thread for a while now. I am now finally getting around to doing it. Here is my 1965 C20 Flatbed build. I picked this truck up last year in August. My plan for this build is to restore it back to original with period correct mods done to it. I have already got a lot of work done to it so far. Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:07 PM	#2
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Here are some pictures of the brakes getting rebuilt. I picked up an original power brake booster for it also. I forgot to take pictures of the disassembly of the front sheet metal. But I'm sure all of you have seen that many times before, so you are not missing out on much. Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:13 PM	#3
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Here are some pictures of the original 283 v8 getting rebuilt. The truck also came with the optional Powerglide transmission (I'm also getting that rebuilt). Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:16 PM	#4
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Here is some pictures from when I tore down the cab and took it off the frame. The PO had welded a terrible bumper on the rear that had to be cut off. I am going to be reworking the flatbed when the time comes to do that. I am going to get the frame powder coated semi gloss black for that brand new look. Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:20 PM	#5
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration I got the rear shear type cab mounts rebuilt by Steele Rubber Products. Here is the link to the thread I made about these cab mounts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=shear+type Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:28 PM	#6
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration I got the original 17.5" x 5.25" steel wheels for this truck. I got them powder coated so they will hold up for a long time. Also I just had to try them on before I get the rubber for em. Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:31 PM	#7
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration I checked in on the cab today that is at the body shop right now getting all of the metal work done. They completely stripped the cab down to bare metal and powder primed it to seal it while they do the metal work. It looks amazing even though it is just in primer. Attached Images

10-28-2019, 11:56 PM	#8
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Here is the original red bench that it came optioned with. Attached Images

11-03-2019, 12:59 PM	#9
TJ's Chevy Chevy I6 and GMC V6 Nut Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Next to my bench at the shop, Oregon. Posts: 10,205	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Awesome build! Can't wait to see more. __________________ "6 in a row makes it go!" "I prefer a buzzin half-dozen" 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

11-10-2019, 11:26 PM	#11
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Here are some progress pictures of the frame tear down. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795718

11-21-2019, 04:15 AM	#12
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration I got my engine and transmission back from the engine rebuilder. It looks amazing, it is like is just came off the assembly line. I can't wait to slap it into the frame. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795718

11-21-2019, 04:24 AM	#13
ElReeso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 15	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration One good looking Project! Alot of Money and time invested!

12-05-2019, 04:38 PM	#15
Mike1965 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 29	Re: 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration Here is some more progress being done to the frame. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C20 LWB Flatbed Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795718

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