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65 long bed step side
i figure i should start this build thread soon so here we go.
i picked this up a 65 long bed with 3 on the tree. the previous owner picked it up rewired the truck redid the drum brakes and go it a sold running truck. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() well after driving it all summer and watching smoke blow from the exhaust and the 3 on the tree not doing enough to have fun driving it i started doing research at what my options are. at first it was a easy decision a chevy 350 with a automatic behind it. but going to car shows and driving the truck some more i realized i dont want another 350 swap. now i am not bashing on a 350 its a easy reliable and cheap swap you can't go wrong with. i decided to stay with the straight six and go with a T-5 swap. with a lot of help from this forum and some great guys i think i got everything together. luckily enough i found a straight six out of a 69 nova with 30,000 miles on it locally for 300 bucks. ![]() ![]() getting ready to paint ![]() painted block ![]() ![]() in the the process i also found a local guy that will build the exact T-5 i want for a decent price ![]() gettin ready to pull the engine ![]() ![]() i am a little farther a long then it shows in the pictures. i will be doing an update soon. |
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Subscribed! Always like 6 banger builds!
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Re: 65 long bed step side
nice truck. straight 6 with a t5 will be great! i hear you with the whole 350 thing. i get that they are cheap easy power but their not unique enough for me.
are you planning to stick with the patina look?
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Welcome to your new truck
![]() I like the blue and its patina. The wheels n chrome caps are very nicely understated. The pics you took of the truck make me want a long stepper too. Engine swap....? Perfect.
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Plan is to keep the patina... previous owner cleared and wet sanded it.
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is that a short throw shifter on the t5? if so what kind is it?
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Lookin good
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Looks good!
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Any updates?
I have wondering for a while, is your truck stock height or is it lowered? Also what size tires are you running?
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Re: 65 long bed step side
no current updates.. i have a couple more things bolted on but just kind of taking my time. i think i will get the trans mounted this weekend. the tire size is 235/75/15. the previous owner cut 1 coil up front and heated the rear coils. plan is to lower it as much as possible in the future
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Re: 65 long bed step side
cool truck , and the engine looks good too.
I converted my truck from a 350 th350 to a 6cly 3spd on the tree . the 350 and th350 went into my friends truck that im building for him . both trucks were his , my truck was his parts truck . |
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Re: 65 long bed step side
here is a bit of progress... just taking my time i am pretty close to being able to fire it up.. i am putting the stock carb and exhaust on for now. i plan on doing a 4 barrel holley once its running. i didn't want to put a new carb and time it all at once. this will be my first time setting timing and such any good write up? tips?
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i believe i am running these http://www.autoamenity.com/KartList/CBM.htm |
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Progress!!!
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Twin stick? That's cool! lol
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Re: 65 long bed step side
Nice
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Sweet
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