Thanks for the feedback guys!!!
Yeah, it's not everyday that you are just handed a classic, and it's good to know that for probably around $5K, I can do some wonderful things with the truck. Obviously spending more $$ will do more. Plus, it does give my dad and I a chance to have SOMETHING in common
I currently drive a ten year old Honda Accord which is in great shape, but I expect to have to replace it in a couple of years and have saved a few grand towards that. I figured 2 years was a good length of time to get the ol' beast up to speed..and then have the 65 Chevy as a daily driver. My father knows that truck inside and out, and I know he and I can do a lot of the work on it.
I know it won't quite have the creature comforts, but in you guy's experience, (and this may sound stupid, sorry) but is it possible to come "close"? Mainly retrofitting the A/C for more reliability. Here in Houston, summers are BRUTAL!!!!!!! Sealing the cab for no leaks, etc. Not looking to necessarily "pimp my ride"...but I would love a jet black metallic paint job, nice interior and nice shiny chrome accessories
So you think an old beast like this has potential to become a fairly reliable means of transportation? Tweaking and improving as I go. I have my first child on the way, and want to make sure he is as safe as possible. I know I could have the truck as a secondary vehicle..but if I spend the time and money to fix up the truck, I want to enjoy it everyday.
I'm sure a lot of 'Bolt readers enjoy working on their classics. I look forward to the process, but I'm a little nervous that I may have to spend every weekend, all weekend keeping the beast running. How much do you guys (ballpark...in your experience) spend working on "necessity" repairs (as opposed to say, improvement/fun repairs). That sounded dumb, but I think you get my drift.
Sorry for the silly newbie questions...I'm sure they sound rediculous...No one can predict what will happen in any particular situation. I'm just really trying to find a way to make this work, while making sure I am (mostly) aware of what I am getting into.
Thanks again...this is wonderful info!
