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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:24 PM

Olaf65

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My Black 65

Hi all, here is my 65. This truck was bought used in 66 by my Father and given to me in 1980. I had a fender bender back in the 90,s and it has been under a shed since. Just now getting time and interest back to get it rolling again. Motor is ready and learning to do some body work right now. I want it back mostly original and will try and post updates as I get it back together, slowly but surely. Thanks.

Picture taken in 1987.

Under the shed.

New tires and going back with original wheel, tire combo.

1963 Mercury 390, Dad put this in back in the day. Still have the original 352 in storage.

Dec 7, 2014 | 09:31 PM

Olaf65

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Grill assembly I got off of E-Bay. Been looking for one for years.

My first try at rust repair, inner fender; cut, patch, weld.

Dec 8, 2014 | 09:23 AM

kjvforme

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Nice looking truck, nothing wrong with that repair.

Dec 8, 2014 | 10:51 PM

rmk73

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Cool looking project and good family history! Keep us posted on progress.

Dec 12, 2014 | 09:25 PM

Olaf65

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Replacement fender had some rust on the top rail, so I cut it out and will weld in piece I got from the wrecked fender. Thanks on the compliments so far; keeps me motivated.

Dec 13, 2014 | 09:22 AM

ashleyroachclip

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I love 65-66 trucks.
I do still mis my old 65 short box step side.
I did a disc brake swap back in the 80's with a donor 76 front .
Nice truck.
Keep us updated on your progress.

Dec 14, 2014 | 12:30 PM

Jeff Ranger

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looking good, keep up the good work

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Dec 25, 2014 | 06:38 PM

Olaf65

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Inner fenders done and sprayed with Eastwood underhood paint.

Fender rail tacked in.

Anybody seen these type of washer nozzles? I think this might of been some of Dad's engineering. The hose nipples have rotted off and need to find some sort of replacement.