Thread: Help with my small block 400

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I came acrossed a 1965 Chevy Fleetside Pickup with a small block 400 in it. I'd like to restore this truck and make it into a hot rod.
HELP! I've never restored a truck in my life.
What can I do first to make the engine run at top performance on a low budget?

The most economical thing to do is a proper tune up. If you lack the tools and/or skill, check around for someone trustworthy and have a pro do it. It will run it's best, and most economical. Or he may tell you that there are some problems that need repair/replace. You may learn that it performs as well as you want it to. Then you can move on to other modifications, like wheels/tires, upholstery, whatever.

Thanks for the advice, It will help me make the difficult choice as to what I'll do first.

Many places to get parts. Repro and some even sell used OEM
parts.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/
http://classictruck.com/
http://www.lmctruck.com/truck_catalog_page.htm
http://www.chevytrucks.org/
http://earlyclassic.com/page2.html
http://www.classicindustries.com/pdf...components.pdf
http://www.ididitinc.com/welcome1.html
http://www.impalas.com/departments.a...t=667&last=628
http://mar-k.com/
Most of these places will send You a free catalog.
Also go buy a Trucking magazine or some mag like that.
Truck on!

65 Chevy...Do keep in mind if you decide to install a different transmisson behind your 400SB...They have to have their own flywheel and or torque converter.They are not balanced internally..At least all the ones I have dealt with weren't..