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62 short step · 01-17-2018, 04:00 PM

Ok guys, I've never started a thread on my 65 long bed so here it goes . A few of my buddies call it the beast and I had called it calico so hence the name Calico Beast.

I acquired this one in Dec. of 2014 and it was completely stock.
6cyl 3-speed on the tree and so on. Pretty bare bones, but it was solid. I was going to cut it down to a short bed because I'm not a long bed fan. But the more I looked at it I decided to leave it alone. I couldn't cut up a rust free bed.

Fast forward a few years and it has went through a few changes. Power steering/power brakes, ECE 5.5"/6" drop. Blueprint 383 435hp/450 ft lbs torque, 700 r4, 3.73 posi rear end. The only body repair I did was the front fender rot. I like patina but I had to fix the rust holes. I'm sure I've forgotten some other thing I have done but here are a few pics.

**Captainfab** · 01-18-2018, 12:37 AM

That's a good looking truck and sounds like it ought to be a fun driver.

**Palf70Step** · 01-18-2018, 09:21 AM

Bout time you got it over here Jeremy.

She's looking good in that LA snow!

62 short step · 01-18-2018, 09:27 AM

Thanks John, it is fun to drive!

Bill, I don't why it took me so long to start a thread on this truck. I'm here now though!

01-17-2018, 04:00 PM	#1
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	1965 Calico Beast Ok guys, I've never started a thread on my 65 long bed so here it goes . A few of my buddies call it the beast and I had called it calico so hence the name Calico Beast. I acquired this one in Dec. of 2014 and it was completely stock. 6cyl 3-speed on the tree and so on. Pretty bare bones, but it was solid. I was going to cut it down to a short bed because I'm not a long bed fan. But the more I looked at it I decided to leave it alone. I couldn't cut up a rust free bed. Fast forward a few years and it has went through a few changes. Power steering/power brakes, ECE 5.5"/6" drop. Blueprint 383 435hp/450 ft lbs torque, 700 r4, 3.73 posi rear end. The only body repair I did was the front fender rot. I like patina but I had to fix the rust holes. I'm sure I've forgotten some other thing I have done but here are a few pics. Attached Images __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

01-18-2018, 12:37 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1965 Calico Beast That's a good looking truck and sounds like it ought to be a fun driver. __________________ 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

01-18-2018, 09:21 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,613	Re: 1965 Calico Beast Bout time you got it over here Jeremy. She's looking good in that LA snow! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-18-2018, 09:27 AM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 1965 Calico Beast Thanks John, it is fun to drive! Bill, I don't why it took me so long to start a thread on this truck. I'm here now though! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 01-18-2018 at 10:27 AM.



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