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**DURG** · 05-12-2012, 04:17 PM

First time on the board here, but I'm sure I'll be back often. I just bought a 65 SWB BBW Fleet Custom Cab in 500AA Raven Black last night. Originally built in St. Louis, sold new at Harold Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville Arkansas for 2154.00 I need to pick it up in a few days and bring it home.Truck now has a 327 small block with a turbo 350 tranny and 3.08 gears with a new Eaton posi.I spent the last 5 years doing my 62 Impala SS and now have the truck for my next project. Not sure which way to go with it yet and need to do lots of research. I've been looking at everything from mild static drops to the drop member setups and have no idea what I want yet. The Impala is a resto mod with full air ride rolling on 18 and 20 inch wheels with a 383 stroker, Tremec TKO 600 5 speed manula and a Ford 9" with an aluminum center section and 3.70 Tru Trac diff. Here are a couple pictures of the truck and Impala.

low 90 · 05-12-2012, 05:03 PM

Put that thing on the ground with the same wheels as the car and call them twins. Car is badass, truck is clean.
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Dinos63 · 05-12-2012, 05:13 PM

welcome killer truck

Mad Rods · 05-12-2012, 05:20 PM

Sweet truck!....lucky!

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C@rnut001 · 05-13-2012, 12:11 AM

Killer car and an excellent truck too! Good luck with how ever you decide to build her...

**Captainfab** · 05-13-2012, 12:48 AM

Welcome to the forum

Awesome looking Impala. The truck looks pretty good.

Do you have a plan for the truck yet

markeb01 · 05-13-2012, 01:01 AM

Great photo of a beautiful Impala. The truck looks to be in excellent condition no matter what direction you choose to take it.

ChevyTruckGuy · 05-13-2012, 01:12 AM

Nice car, rock N truck.

McMurphy · 05-13-2012, 02:08 PM

Hello and

to the board !!

I have to echo the comments on your Impala!
The 62 and 63s I think were among my faves, and it is nice to see someone with a car interest as well.

I cannot wait to get home and spend some time with my Tempest this summer!

Hope you have fun with your truck, like has already been hinted at, they are going to look sweet side by side !

**DURG** · 06-12-2012, 11:15 AM

First things first. I have ordered the Coys C-5 Gray wheels in 20" and 22" that match the Impala. The wheels on the truck now are 6 lug 16" Wheelvintiques powdercoated black with their centers. They will make someone a nice set when I no longer need them. Talked to Porterbuilt last night and I am leaning toward their coilover optioned dropmember and four link setup. I put a stock steering wheel back on for now too.

**DURG** · 06-16-2012, 08:13 AM

Looks like I will be going with the Touring front coil over Dropmember with a four link rear coilover setup from Porterbuilt. Trying to finalize specifics with Nate now. Damn shipping from Arizona to Maine on this heavy stuff is a killer. I'll be looking for a high hump with the mating firewall piece too.

Pro Performance · 06-17-2012, 11:40 PM

Nice Impala! I dig the new truck, and the interior looks to be in great shape. Look forward to seeing progress on this build.

C@rnut001 · 06-18-2012, 12:14 AM

Good luck with the Porterbuilt swap....yes, shipping sure can hurt when it is a long distance away....it will be an awesome ride when you get it done.

**DURG** · 06-18-2012, 05:18 PM

Just got off the phone with Porterbuilt. Order is placed for the Touring front Dropmember with coil overs and the four link rear with coil overs. Also ordered the rack and pinion, all the tubular a-arms, sway bar, and coil overs and springs. I'm still not planning the tear down until fall though. Frame height should be around six inches with CPP Modular drop spindles and my 20" and 22" wheels.

creep · 06-18-2012, 07:07 PM

That thing's gonna be killer

Leadfoot Lambert · 06-18-2012, 07:23 PM

Hey Durg, I'm gonna have to come check out your truck sometime, I'm right in Saco, Welcome to the board.

**DURG** · 06-19-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leadfoot Lambert

Hey Durg, I'm gonna have to come check out your truck sometime, I'm right in Saco, Welcome to the board.

Sounds good. I've been driving it around a bit. I replaced the left arm rest and added a right one also. Replaced one of the broken heater levers, new exhaust donuts and gaskets, and picked up my Nitto tires. I will be waiting on the rims for a while as the 22" rears were not in stock. I have ordered the 2" drop CPP modular spindles. I went and got a high hump today and I thought it was really good at first sight, but the left side is rotted where it bolts to the floor. I'm going back to get the firewall piece in the morning but that is slightly rotted on the left as well. I need to keep looking for a better one but it will allow me to at least cut the floor using it as a template when the time comes. I have a brand new set of Yukon Gear and axle 6 lug axles but as I am doing the 5 lug, I won't be using them. Is there any demand for the stock 6 lug stuff? They list for 192.00 each on Summit.

MikeS. · 06-19-2012, 05:53 PM

A couple really nice rides there, Welcome!

**DURG** · 07-04-2012, 11:05 PM

I started pulling the truck apart in anticipation of getting all the new parts. I will post a ton of pictures as most seem to like the pictures. Some will be very basic disassy pix but some guys really like that kind of stuff too.

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**DURG** · 07-04-2012, 11:17 PM

**DURG** · 07-04-2012, 11:21 PM

I've read alot of the posts about taking out the rivets in the various crossmembers and mounts. I just step drilled the holes and they punched out fairly easily.

These photos shows the progression:

**DURG** · 07-04-2012, 11:22 PM

She was born with a low hump, but I have a high one located and I believe I am getting the 62 Hydraglide style bolt in front section as well.

05-12-2012, 04:17 PM	#1
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	DURG's Black 65 C10 First time on the board here, but I'm sure I'll be back often. I just bought a 65 SWB BBW Fleet Custom Cab in 500AA Raven Black last night. Originally built in St. Louis, sold new at Harold Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville Arkansas for 2154.00 I need to pick it up in a few days and bring it home.Truck now has a 327 small block with a turbo 350 tranny and 3.08 gears with a new Eaton posi.I spent the last 5 years doing my 62 Impala SS and now have the truck for my next project. Not sure which way to go with it yet and need to do lots of research. I've been looking at everything from mild static drops to the drop member setups and have no idea what I want yet. The Impala is a resto mod with full air ride rolling on 18 and 20 inch wheels with a 383 stroker, Tremec TKO 600 5 speed manula and a Ford 9" with an aluminum center section and 3.70 Tru Trac diff. Here are a couple pictures of the truck and Impala.

05-12-2012, 05:03 PM	#2
low 90 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: benbrook tx Posts: 22	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Put that thing on the ground with the same wheels as the car and call them twins. Car is badass, truck is clean. Posted via Mobile Device

05-12-2012, 05:13 PM	#3
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 welcome killer truck __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

05-12-2012, 05:20 PM	#4
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Sweet truck!....lucky! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

05-13-2012, 12:11 AM	#5
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Killer car and an excellent truck too! Good luck with how ever you decide to build her... __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

05-13-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Welcome to the forum Awesome looking Impala. The truck looks pretty good. Do you have a plan for the truck yet __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-13-2012, 01:01 AM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Great photo of a beautiful Impala. The truck looks to be in excellent condition no matter what direction you choose to take it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-13-2012, 01:12 AM	#8
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Nice car, rock N truck. __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

05-13-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Hello and to the board !! I have to echo the comments on your Impala! The 62 and 63s I think were among my faves, and it is nice to see someone with a car interest as well. I cannot wait to get home and spend some time with my Tempest this summer! Hope you have fun with your truck, like has already been hinted at, they are going to look sweet side by side ! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

06-12-2012, 11:15 AM	#10
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 First things first. I have ordered the Coys C-5 Gray wheels in 20" and 22" that match the Impala. The wheels on the truck now are 6 lug 16" Wheelvintiques powdercoated black with their centers. They will make someone a nice set when I no longer need them. Talked to Porterbuilt last night and I am leaning toward their coilover optioned dropmember and four link setup. I put a stock steering wheel back on for now too.

06-16-2012, 08:13 AM	#11
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Looks like I will be going with the Touring front coil over Dropmember with a four link rear coilover setup from Porterbuilt. Trying to finalize specifics with Nate now. Damn shipping from Arizona to Maine on this heavy stuff is a killer. I'll be looking for a high hump with the mating firewall piece too.

06-17-2012, 11:40 PM	#12
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Nice Impala! I dig the new truck, and the interior looks to be in great shape. Look forward to seeing progress on this build.

06-18-2012, 12:14 AM	#13
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Good luck with the Porterbuilt swap....yes, shipping sure can hurt when it is a long distance away....it will be an awesome ride when you get it done. __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

06-18-2012, 05:18 PM	#14
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Just got off the phone with Porterbuilt. Order is placed for the Touring front Dropmember with coil overs and the four link rear with coil overs. Also ordered the rack and pinion, all the tubular a-arms, sway bar, and coil overs and springs. I'm still not planning the tear down until fall though. Frame height should be around six inches with CPP Modular drop spindles and my 20" and 22" wheels.

06-18-2012, 07:07 PM	#15
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 That thing's gonna be killer __________________ ((..)) ((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.



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06-18-2012, 07:23 PM	#16
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Hey Durg, I'm gonna have to come check out your truck sometime, I'm right in Saco, Welcome to the board. __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz

06-19-2012, 05:53 PM	#18
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 A couple really nice rides there, Welcome! __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-04-2012, 11:05 PM	#19
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 I started pulling the truck apart in anticipation of getting all the new parts. I will post a ton of pictures as most seem to like the pictures. Some will be very basic disassy pix but some guys really like that kind of stuff too.

07-04-2012, 11:08 PM	#20
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10

07-04-2012, 11:11 PM	#21
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 Last edited by DURG; 02-21-2013 at 02:16 PM.

07-04-2012, 11:14 PM	#22
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10

07-04-2012, 11:17 PM	#23
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10

07-04-2012, 11:21 PM	#24
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 I've read alot of the posts about taking out the rivets in the various crossmembers and mounts. I just step drilled the holes and they punched out fairly easily. These photos shows the progression:

07-04-2012, 11:22 PM	#25
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: DURG's Black 65 C10 She was born with a low hump, but I have a high one located and I believe I am getting the 62 Hydraglide style bolt in front section as well.

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