1965 C20 Dump truck
 

This is a 1965 c10 that my Uncle built into a c20 dump truck.
The cab and frame is all that is original (the doors,hood and every thing else is
from other trucks)

My Dad got it from my Uncle some time around early 2001 and then gave it to my brother a short time later. Now I have it.

The truck has been used for a farm truck off and on since we got it.
It was parked from 2012 until I got it going some time last year.

292 straight 6 with 4 speed on the floor.

Long list of things I plan on and need to do to it in the near future (including fixing the non working dump bed) So stay tuned!

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Yes,I know I have not posted any thing new yet but I will soon!

I just need to take some more pictures. (And get some more money):lol:

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Subbed, any plans for the 292? Hey yer only about 30 miles from me.

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The plan is for now to just get it running real good and then maybe later on I'll add some mods to it.

I do like what you did to yours.

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Nice! Well maybe when I get my 64 GMC up here we'll have to go cruising around.

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Here is some more pictures.

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My Uncle all so put this on the truck. I really cant say that I dislike it but I don't think that I would have put one in.

The latch is half shot so I never really open it.

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All so my Uncles work:

Straight pipe split pipes dumped under the cab.

I really like the sound but it gets real loud in the cab when driving with a heavy load or in any gear over 2nd when driving up a hill.

A different setup may be coming in the future.

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By the way, the 2nd shift lever on the floor is to engage the hydraulic pump for the dump bed.

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More to come later!

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Been busy working on my 98 1500 but here is a picture of the carb. that's on the truck.

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I know its not the right carb for the engine but there was one just like this on it when we got it.(This one is off my 76 c10)

this carb is working for now but it needs to be rebuilt or replaced before I can get the truck on the road.

So here is my question: Can I use this carb on this engine or do I need to get the original one for it.

All so the vac. advance is not hooked up, not shore if I can with this carb I have now.

Some input would be welcome.

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So after reading my last post today I realize that I may need to clarify a few things.

I have 2 carburetors, both are the same.
One came with the truck when we got it.
The 2nd one came off the engine in a 76 c10.

I know that these carbs are not the original kind for my engine.

I know the rockchester B is the original carb for these engines.

Obviously the engine runs with this carb My Uncle drove the truck on the road with one.

So my question is:
Has anybody else used this type of carb on these engines.
And is there any advantage or disadvantage of using these over the rockchester B.

I know this is most likely a stab in the dark but just thought I'd ask.

Thanks, and happy new year!:chevy:

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So here is a short list of things I have done to the truck in the past 2 years.

Replaced a valve lifter & push rod on the engine.
Replaced the left rear wheel cylinder.
Installed new amp,oil pressure and water temp gauges. (smoked old ammeter)(that's another story)
Replaced a bunch of wiring.
Cleaned out mouse nest in heater blower housing.
Started installing new wood on the truck bed.(Not finished)

I'm sure I'm forgetting something but that's most of it.

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So now here is the list of things I want to hopefully do to the truck this year.(2019)

Finish rebuilding the truck bed.
Fix a slight valve tap in the engine.(most likely just needs adjustment)
Install new (better) choke cable.
Replace or rebuild carburetor.
Fix the gas gauge.
Replace windshield wiper arms & wipers.
Install new door seals.

Possibly fix the dump bed.(no guarantees)
Possibly get the truck on the road.(no guarantees)

I'm most likely forgetting something but you get the idea.

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Um... yea I forgot some things but I will save them for surprises.:lol:

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Classic parts of America has door seal kits and a replacement choke cable. :chevy:

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Thanks I will check it out.

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Can't wait to see what all you do with it, hard to tell in pics but is it still 6 lug up front? I know you had said he converted it to a c20 and can see rear hubs but wasnt sure if he switched front out too or not. If not do you plan to make it 8 lug all around and any plans on wheel-tire combo you might be going with?

Side note.. I really wish GMC would have used same dash as the chevy's, I like the symmetrical design they have in both the double bump dash and your style.

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Yep it's got 8 lugs all the way around.
Not really sure about the wheels yet I kinda like the look of the mud tires on the back but I don't know if I will keep it that way.

Yea nothing really wrong with the gmc dash but I kinda like the chevy dash a little bit more.

I plan on getting more done once the winter is over and the weather starts warming up.
I don't have a shop and I hate working in the rain LOL!

I have some pictures of when I was rebuilding the bed I have been meaning to post on here sometime.

I will all so try to explain whats wrong with the dump bed sometime to.

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Well the other day we had some good weather so I decided to take off the valve cover to adjust the valves.
That's when I ran into some problems.
So my problem is I have coolant leaking up through one of the valve cover bolt holes in the head.

Even with the bolt screwed in coolant is still leaking past the bolt threads
and getting ware it shouldn't be.... Not good.

I think I can take care of the problem one way or another but I just wanted to ask if anybody else has had this problem before.

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Not sure if this would work or not, but have you tried using some sort of thread sealant? I used Permatex thread sealant on my engine when I had some bolts that needed sealing and it has worked out great for me. Also used the stuff on my Dakota and have not had any issues with the sealant in just over 7000 miles

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I have not used actual thread sealant but I have used some gasket maker around ware the
valve cover seals and that did not really work but sealing the actual bolt threads might work.

I may have to try it.

Thanks for the suggestion!

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Anytime! Hope it works for you :metal:

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That Stinks....but like Christian..I would use some Permatex and seal the threads...that should work

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Well we had some really good weather over the weekend witch prompted me to get some work done on the truck. (finally)

I got the coolant drained and now just need to get some new coolant and fresh oil.

More updates coming soon! :chevy:

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Over the past few days I have got a lot done on the truck. I don't have time right now to go in detail but will update you all really soon!

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Anxiously waiting!!!!

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Well for starters, I got the valve/rocker cover back on. I did use the suggested thread sealant on the bolt that had the coolant leaking past the threads. I'm pretty sure it should work but time will tell.
All so I'm going to run some stop leak in the coolant system just for added safety.

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The next thing I did was rebuild the carburetor.
All so the fuel filter in the carb. was gummed up real bad witch explains why It didn't start real well or have as much power as I was thinking it should.

THE TRUCK RUNS MUCH MUCH BETTER NOW!

I still have to fine tune the carb. a little bit and I need to re gap the points but overall the truck runs way better than it did for sure.:mm:

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Then It was time for an oil change!
It was fun having both my chevys parked beside each other. LOL

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So since the oil change I have driven the truck around the property a little bit and it does have a lot more power after cleaning/rebuilding the carburetor.
I just need to finish the truck bed and then I can haul some firewood!

So still a lot of work to be done on the truck but at least I am finally getting some where on it!

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292 in my 66 woke up alot after rebuilding the little 1 barrel....woke up even more when I did the 4 barrel and dual exhaust though. lol I need to get the new motor fired up soon or I'm gonna go nuts.

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Yep! I'm waiting for that start up video!
Still waiting for that video on your new truck to. LOL

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Not much progress on the truck lately mostly just been trying to work bugs out of the engine. Had a small leak on the carburetor that I had to fix with gasket sealant (Yes I know it's not the best idea but it'll have to do for now)

Spent most of yesterday gaping the points, setting timing and fine tuning the carburetor and was able to drive it around for a while.

I'm hoping my coolant leak is fixed but I'm not for sure yet. Yesterday I looked at the oil cap and I saw a drop of water on it but I'm hoping it was just condensation or something....

I did run some stop leak in the engine yesterday so hopefully if there is a problem that will fix it... Hopefully....

All so on the problems list I don't think my vacuum advance is working.
I thought that it was but looking at it again I don't think it is. I'm pretty sure that I have it hooked up to the right vacuum port on the carb. so it must be something wrong on the distributor. So I'm going to have to figure that out sometime.

The real thing holding me back from getting what I really want done on the truck right now is money so it's just kinda a slow project for now.

All so guys I'm thinking of digging into my 76 c10 to see what doom awaits in that truck.... so be on the lookout for a build thread for that truck sometime soon! :chevy:

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Boy can I relate to getting the bugs out and the money it costs...…
Its funny when we use to have a leak we would put a tablespoon of grits in the radiator and soon....no more leak. Not real sure what that does to the motor but the leak was gone...lol

Itll come along, trust me I definitely know the feeling.

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Thanks for the encouraging words John.

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Most of us don't have unlimited money to put into our projects...so we save and pinch pennies to get the parts we need. In my case, this is going to be my daily driver, so I can sell one of my cars when I finish...so spend money now on the truck then recoup it when I sell the car...it's a weird dynamic. Otherwise, it would be taking me more years than it already has and I am not doing a show truck, but doing it with show truck speed of build. :D

You're doing great!

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Thanks Andy...

Just a small update: I believe the vacuum advance is working after all.
I drove the truck with and without it hooked up and the truck seems to have more power with it hooked up so it must be working, right?
Not really sure what I was thinking maybe I was just looking for more movement from the arm on the dist. then is supposed to be there.

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I'm planing on getting the wood to finish the truck bed soon so be waiting for updates!