The 1960 - 1966 Member Introductions

[ncoonen]

Okay, to answer your first question:

Yes, you're gonna need some more tire out back.



Great ceasars ghost! My poor 230 probably couldn't rotate those baloneys without a running start.

[Jared102000]

Well I've been looking and using this site fairly frequently for a while and I realized I've never introduced myself. My name is Jared and I'm in Oklahoma City. I'm married and have a couple little ones. Go to school full time and do freelance design and web work and anything else to make a buck. I purchased a 65LWB with a 292 and 4spd, back in summer and have been working on it trying to make it functional. Lots of figuring out why the PO did this or changed that and then fix what I can. The good thing is I have good help. She's only 3 but she likes to contribute. Hopefully her little brother will as well in couple years.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by ncoonen

Okay, to answer your first question:

Yes, you're gonna need some more tire out back.



Great ceasars ghost! My poor 230 probably couldn't rotate those baloneys without a running start.

Wide Hides!!!!!!

[vintagezx]

Hey All,

My Name is Josh. I had been looking at getting a 67 to 70 driver and working on aesthetics. As it turns out I was chatting with my Dad about my idea and asked what his brother had done with the 60 C10 that he had when I was a kid. He said that it had just been sitting out and they were gonna scrap it, so I decided to bring it home. It has nothing under the hood, so I'm thinking a 350 with a modern 5 speed. (would love some advice on that) It is pretty badwith the roof rusted through so I may replace most of it, but it will still be Dad's truck to me. The picture of my son on the rear bumper was the clincher. Dad's truck will be my truck, and it will be his truck in time. I've started a build blog so you can check it out there. http://60c10rebirth.blogspot.com/[/URL]

[1963c-10]

Nice looking truck Phil. I dont imagine there are tons of 60-66 c-10's in France. Must be a real head turner.

[Rich 5150 69]

Welcome to the site ...Nice truck Phil. shoot somemore pictures and give us the details, we have a few Euros here and your one of them....keep posting...

[markeb01]

Yes indeed, welcome to the site. Nice looking truck.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Welcome aboard from North Carolina!
Glad to see more members from across the waters!

[GWs62]

Hi guys. Geno here. After years of waiting for the time & $$ to be able to have a project, I found a '94 S10 to keep me busy...that was until I found her. My '62 longbed. Didn't take long to sell the S10 and the next day I drove her home. I soon found this site and I was ready to rock & roll. I've learned a lot about the 62's from here and expect to learn a whole lot more. Will post some pics soon.
Good day!

[FreakyMalo]

Howdy yawl, I'm Rick and I'm building a '66 burb. I've been reading more than posting here and am learning a lot about these old trucks -and loving it.
I'm a photographer by trade, click 'my photos' in my sig if you'd like to see some of my work.

Here's Westergard before I started tearing him down. Plans include: LS1, static drop (with the proper upgrades), steelies with caps, etc. keeping it simple and doing as much of the work as my skills will allow.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by FreakyMalo

I'm a photographer by trade, click 'my photos' in my sig if you'd like to see some of my work.

Very nice!

[fasteddie1964]

Hey there, my name is Eddie, had my old 64 for 30 yrs. Had her looking pretty good at one time. Now it's time to redo her again.

[tatanka]

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[ctandc]

I'm Chris. I've owned my share of Chevy trucks...but I think at last count I've owned something like 40 cars since the age of 14 (and that's not counting cars / trucks I parted out to fund other projects LOL). Started with a beat 67 Chevelle and it's never stopped.

Was given as '65 C10 LWB Fleet and it's going to be my 15 year old son's first vehicle.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Bump

[CRGRS 66]

My name is Craig, my friends call me Craigerrr, the more rrr's, the closer the friend! Have just been here for about a month. I am so greatful for all of the help and input I have received since joining. I drove a 57 Chev SWB Stepper in highschool, since then I have owned a 67 Mustang, 63 Falcon, 71 Cuda, have to scratch my head to think of the others. This is my first 60's chev pu, searched long and hard for it. It was built in St. Louis, lived in Arizona until 1986, then in Wisconsin until this March. In the last 25 years it only had 4000 miles added to the odometer. It needs the TLc that any 46 year old vehicle needs, but it is solid, surface rust only.

[dar130]

Been lurking for a long time...
1965 SWB, totally, completely built my me, owner. Never have I done a build before and I am determined to do 'everything' myself !
2 1/2' drop spindles, 3' lowered rear springs, disc brakes- front, near 500HP 383ci stroker, custom paint w/ lace, custom cloth teal/gray interior and dash and guages, custom tail gate, welded solid, 3" Flowmaster exhaust, 411 rear gears, custom wheels, fatty BF Goodrich tread, 2 fuel tanks, 22 gal. for pump gas and 5 gal. of race gas. Hedman headers, 7 qt oil pan, TH350 trans w/ oversized oil pan, oil/trans coolers, brake line lock, battery w/cut off switch in bed, tonneau cover. Owner has done everything but build the engine and trans. Are they ever done,, not !
The very most challenging part, seats and door panels... I gave up twice ! Completely started over 2 times, tossed the upholstery and redid it 2 times, finally finished it on the 3rd try. I have never done anything like this before !

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[Johnnymoonstomp]

Hey guys,

I've been lurking this site for about 2 whole years now. Never owned a truck before. Nor did I ever really want one until I started looking around on here.

I finally sold my riced out Honda about two weeks ago, got pre-approved for a little loan and started shopping. There are always tons of 60-66 chevys for sale on Craigslist here but didn't find any I liked here in town. So after looking at classifieds in my neighboring state Arizona, I found the perfect 65. She drove back great All 7 hours. Good bonding time


My new daily driver and project. The bed is a little weird. Can't figure out why they shortened the bed the way they did but I'm okay with it. Rebuilt 350, T-5 5speed and 273 posi from an 1988 Z28. Headman headers, Flowmasters. Power steering, power disk brakes. Frame has been sanded, sealed and painted. All new bushings and seals in the rearend. New Battery and all new wiring under the hood. And the gas tank has been placed under the bed.

I think I want to bag it. But we'll see how things change.

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by Johnnymoonstomp

Hey guys,


My new daily driver and project. The bed is a little weird. Can't figure out why they shortened the bed the way they did but I'm okay with it.

I think the bed looks fine the way it is. Different but interesting and not out of place.

[donthekawguy]

Originally Posted by Johnnymoonstomp

Hey guys,

I've been lurking this site for about 2 whole years now. Never owned a truck before. Nor did I ever really want one until I started looking around on here.

I finally sold my riced out Honda about two weeks ago, got pre-approved for a little loan and started shopping. There are always tons of 60-66 chevys for sale on Craigslist here but didn't find any I liked here in town. So after looking at classifieds in my neighboring state Arizona, I found the perfect 65. She drove back great All 7 hours. Good bonding time


My new daily driver and project. The bed is a little weird. Can't figure out why they shortened the bed the way they did but I'm okay with it. Rebuilt 350, T-5 5speed and 273 posi from an 1988 Z28. Headman headers, Flowmasters. Power steering, power disk brakes. Frame has been sanded, sealed and painted. All new bushings and seals in the rearend. New Battery and all new wiring under the hood. And the gas tank has been placed under the bed.

I think I want to bag it. But we'll see how things change.

That is strange. Looks like they went for ashort bed but took all the meat out of the back instead of both sections. You could fix it by getting another long bed and cutting it correctly. I can't remember how much out of each section but if the frame is already shortened the hard work is done. Or maybe it was a short bed already and they could find a new bed or something.

[DURG]

I just bought a 65 SWB BBW Fleet Custom Cab in 500AA Raven Black last night. Originally built in St. Louis, sold new at Harold Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville Arkansas for 2154.00 I need to pick it up in a few days and bring it home.Truck now has a 327 small block with a turbo 350 tranny and 3.08 gears with a new Eaton posi.I now have the truck for my next project. Not sure which way to go with it yet and need to do lots of research. I've been looking at everything from mild static drops to the drop member setups and have no idea what I want yet.

[markeb01]

Welcome to the forum, both of you! And Johnny, thanks for lurking around long enough to develop enthusiasm for this series of trucks.

[thebeast61]

Hello, Im Jeff. Here is my 61 GMC. I am slowly fixing her up as money permits. I actually bought the truck from a guy in California. I flew out there and attempted to drive it all the way back to Texas. It would have made it to but the generator went out about half way back. Had to get my wife to come get me and we trailered it back. It was fun though. I also restored a 66 mustang for my wife last year.
I live in Texas close to Galveston. If any of you get to this area hit me up and we can get together.


I know the wheels look terrible, its on my list of things to do

[wagonslayer]

Hello, this is our new to us 65. We got it for our 14 year old daughter ( she picked it out ), we are going to lower it about 4-5 inches and just drive it for awhile then when she turns 16 it will be hers.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Nice.....
Keep'em coming fellas. I'm glad this is taking off.