My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**georgieb51** · 09-25-2020, 10:13 AM

I am wondering what I do now. I had heard about this truck for years through family members in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but just recently got the call the owner was finally ready to sell. It has been sitting in the garage, not running for 20 years. No rust except a spot on inside of fender up high. I would like to drive it home to NY State but realize it is going to need a lot of work to get it into running condition. It is C10 with 283, 3 OT with overdrive. No PS or PB. Can anyone local to Colorado Springs recommend a garage that could do all the work to get it in safe running condition? Preferably someone who knows about these trucks? I have owned more than 35 67-72 trucks but know nothing about this 1965 model truck. Also wondering if I paid too much for it at $10K. It has been painted once a long time ago. Thanks, George

**georgieb51** · 09-25-2020, 10:26 AM

This truck has 128,000 miles on the original 283. Here are some more photos. I have not seen the truck in person, so I am buying it sight unseen. But I think it might be a good deal. I hope it does not cost a fortune to get it back on the road. I like the camper top, and the owner says he has the original tailgate. I am also told that photo of the bed floor shows the original paint and that the whole bed is in similar condition. I like what looks like the original seat cover.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-25-2020, 10:28 AM

That is really a nice truck. Congrats on the purchase. Ya, I'd buy it too.

msapers · 09-25-2020, 10:30 AM

Great find! That's a really beautiful truck. If I were closer, I'd happily help you get her back on the road.

**georgieb51** · 09-25-2020, 10:32 AM

I think this are the last photos. Did these trucks have a SPID in the glovebox?

**The Rocknrod** · 09-25-2020, 10:45 AM

I think 65 and up did.

jchav62 · 09-25-2020, 10:50 AM

What a nice truck! Congrats...

roll_the_dice · 09-25-2020, 11:59 AM

Beautiful Truck...I don't think you overpaid at $10k. A nice original truck with no rust...I would have bought it at $10k. I would get it running and drive it every day. Sorry don't know anyone in CO to help.

I think the SPIDs started in 66... Here is a thread I found...

oem4me · 09-25-2020, 12:03 PM

Nice truck! Good price too! SPIDs started in '66, so best bet is to look for a build sheet. Try looking in the seat springs both underneath and in the seat back. Yes, that is the original red trimmed seat/cover, available only on certain color trucks. Too bad it has suffered some abuse.
Overall condition is pretty remarkable, given the mileage. It must have been pampered, garage kept most of it's life, or the odometer has never rolled over and shows actual 28,000 miles. At 128K the floor mat is likely to have a heel hole worn in it in front of the gas pedal, and the clutch and brake pedal pads will be somewhat worn. A closer look is in order. Anyway, you scored!

**Steeveedee** · 09-25-2020, 02:39 PM

I don't think you got hurt at all. I've seen far worse for a lot more money. I'm jealous, though if I do find a pickup to buy it will be a step side.

jrusher · 09-25-2020, 06:19 PM

Beautiful truck and great deal!

**LostMy65** · 09-25-2020, 08:20 PM

Wow! Good for you! Congrats!

**Captainfab** · 09-25-2020, 10:09 PM

That's a nice truck and at a fair price. The mechanicals of a '65 is basically the same as a '67-'70 truck.

**Steeveedee** · 09-25-2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That's a nice truck and at a fair price. The mechanicals of a '65 is basically the same as a '67-'70 truck.

Yes. That is important to point out. They really aren't all that different, once you crawl under a few hundred and see them up close.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 09-25-2020, 11:23 PM

What a Beauty Red Seat a Bonus

**PGSigns** · 09-26-2020, 06:39 AM

Super nice truck. That is a great find.
Jimmy

**Corts60** · 09-26-2020, 08:35 AM

Wow! Amazing!

I’d like to make a suggestion about getting this truck running: ask Derek at Vice Grip Garage to fly out and get her running for you! He knows Chevy trucks like the back of his hand and his entire business is based around going to different locations and reviving trucks/cars that have been sitting for 10/20/30 years. PLUS he’llmake a video of it while doing it and post it to YouTube so we could all enjoy the experience.

Just go to YouTube and search Vice Grip Garage. His contact info is somewhere on his page. I’ll bet he’ll be cheaper than a regular shop and FAR more experienced. All the kids that work in shops these days have no clue about these trucks and may only cause you grief and wasted money.

Just my two cents.

LT1 Burb · 09-26-2020, 09:25 AM

Nice rig, I would just have a local garage or a mobile tune guy change the oil,check the brakes, do a tune up and fly in and drive it home. I bought my 66 suburban with a 283, and drove it 1700 miles home without a spare tire

**georgieb51** · 09-26-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Wow! Amazing!

I’d like to make a suggestion about getting this truck running: ask Derek at Vice Grip Garage to fly out and get her running for you! He knows Chevy trucks like the back of his hand and his entire business is based around going to different locations and reviving trucks/cars that have been sitting for 10/20/30 years. PLUS he’llmake a video of it while doing it and post it to YouTube so we could all enjoy the experience.

Just go to YouTube and search Vice Grip Garage. His contact info is somewhere on his page. I’ll bet he’ll be cheaper than a regular shop and FAR more experienced. All the kids that work in shops these days have no clue about these trucks and may only cause you grief and wasted money.

Just my two cents.

I have watched some of those Vice Grip garage videos. They are very entertaining to say the least. I had no idea they would travel to do work on a truck for a guy like me. I am guessing he would have to drain the gas tank at least?

**georgieb51** · 09-26-2020, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Nice rig, I would just have a local garage or a mobile tune guy change the oil,check the brakes, do a tune up and fly in and drive it home. I bought my 66 suburban with a 283, and drove it 1700 miles home without a spare tire

The owner is telling me something about how he thinks the truck would need a valve job first before traveling with it. But I could not get hime to explain why he thinks that. Speaking of the tires situation-- this truck has tires that are more than 20 years old. I think it would be a good idea to at least replace them before going on a long trip?

jrusher · 09-26-2020, 11:19 AM

I wouldn’t worry about a valve job . That’s something to check into down the road if compression is down or it smokes bad on deceleration valve seals usually Like LT1 said drop the oil , check fuel lines for any rotten hoses, bleed the brakes if needed , fresh fuel and go . Make sure all electrical works
I flew down to Oklahoma few years back with the wife and drove my 65 back to Edmonton about 2400 km. Electrical was a mess guy told me everything worked just needed some light bulbs . Well I had no tail lights , no signal lights , no gas gauge only head lights. Wiring was a mess to say the least . Anyways mechanically truck never missed a beat. Was a fun trip and I would do it again in a heart beat

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-26-2020, 11:23 AM

Looks like you have a great truck! If you are planning to drive it back, I would be a little worried about the tires. You might be able to get away with it if there's no dry rot cracking, but since that truck is so clean, one of the first things I would do would be to put new tires on it

oem4me · 09-26-2020, 11:27 AM

Having some work done ahead of a cross-country trip sounds like some potential fun, but does not guarantee a trouble free ride. I'ts kind of impossible to guess at how much or how little prep the trucks needs at this point. Hiring a reputable transporter to carry the truck home eliminates all those questions. No, you won't get same experience, but that might end up being be a good thing? Just something to consider.

factorystock · 09-26-2020, 11:29 AM

Nice find! I would have it transported, too risky to drive without fully going thru vehicle. Here is what you'll soon discover. Most are not this original. Uncommon to have super straight body, a clean original paint interior with original upholstry. Uncommon to have excellent original wood in bed. Uncommon to have the original un rebuilt 283 ( still has correct dark gray engine color ). This era truck were commonily sold with very few options compared to the heavily optioned '67-'72's. Options on yours appear to be the custom comfort option, V8 option and 3 speed overdrive option. Unfortunately the full syncro didn't appear on pickups till around '67 on some models, so you will have to get use to full stops on the non synchro box, or consider an upgrade to the full synchro 3 speed O.D. (not an easy find) but there out there.

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-26-2020, 11:48 AM

I have a 65 non syncro 3 speed overdrive in my truck. When around 5mph or less, I can drop it into 1st without clashing the gears because of the freewheeling action of the overdrive unit. When overdrive is locked out though, then I have to come to a complete stop

09-25-2020, 10:13 AM	#1
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,573	My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. I am wondering what I do now. I had heard about this truck for years through family members in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but just recently got the call the owner was finally ready to sell. It has been sitting in the garage, not running for 20 years. No rust except a spot on inside of fender up high. I would like to drive it home to NY State but realize it is going to need a lot of work to get it into running condition. It is C10 with 283, 3 OT with overdrive. No PS or PB. Can anyone local to Colorado Springs recommend a garage that could do all the work to get it in safe running condition? Preferably someone who knows about these trucks? I have owned more than 35 67-72 trucks but know nothing about this 1965 model truck. Also wondering if I paid too much for it at $10K. It has been painted once a long time ago. Thanks, George Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

09-25-2020, 10:26 AM	#2
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,573	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. This truck has 128,000 miles on the original 283. Here are some more photos. I have not seen the truck in person, so I am buying it sight unseen. But I think it might be a good deal. I hope it does not cost a fortune to get it back on the road. I like the camper top, and the owner says he has the original tailgate. I am also told that photo of the bed floor shows the original paint and that the whole bed is in similar condition. I like what looks like the original seat cover. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

09-25-2020, 10:28 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. That is really a nice truck. Congrats on the purchase. Ya, I'd buy it too. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-25-2020, 10:30 AM	#4
msapers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Great find! That's a really beautiful truck. If I were closer, I'd happily help you get her back on the road.

09-25-2020, 10:32 AM	#5
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,573	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. I think this are the last photos. Did these trucks have a SPID in the glovebox? Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

09-25-2020, 10:45 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. I think 65 and up did. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-25-2020, 10:50 AM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. What a nice truck! Congrats... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-25-2020, 11:59 AM	#8
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Beautiful Truck...I don't think you overpaid at $10k. A nice original truck with no rust...I would have bought it at $10k. I would get it running and drive it every day. Sorry don't know anyone in CO to help. I think the SPIDs started in 66... Here is a thread I found... __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

09-25-2020, 12:03 PM	#9
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Nice truck! Good price too! SPIDs started in '66, so best bet is to look for a build sheet. Try looking in the seat springs both underneath and in the seat back. Yes, that is the original red trimmed seat/cover, available only on certain color trucks. Too bad it has suffered some abuse. Overall condition is pretty remarkable, given the mileage. It must have been pampered, garage kept most of it's life, or the odometer has never rolled over and shows actual 28,000 miles. At 128K the floor mat is likely to have a heel hole worn in it in front of the gas pedal, and the clutch and brake pedal pads will be somewhat worn. A closer look is in order. Anyway, you scored! Last edited by oem4me; 09-25-2020 at 12:13 PM.

09-25-2020, 02:39 PM	#10
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,088	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. I don't think you got hurt at all. I've seen far worse for a lot more money. I'm jealous, though if I do find a pickup to buy it will be a step side. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-25-2020, 06:19 PM	#11
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 369	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Beautiful truck and great deal!

09-25-2020, 08:20 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Wow! Good for you! Congrats! __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-25-2020, 10:09 PM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. That's a nice truck and at a fair price. The mechanicals of a '65 is basically the same as a '67-'70 truck. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-25-2020, 11:23 PM	#15
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. What a Beauty Red Seat a Bonus __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

09-26-2020, 06:39 AM	#16
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Super nice truck. That is a great find. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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09-26-2020, 08:35 AM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Wow! Amazing! I’d like to make a suggestion about getting this truck running: ask Derek at Vice Grip Garage to fly out and get her running for you! He knows Chevy trucks like the back of his hand and his entire business is based around going to different locations and reviving trucks/cars that have been sitting for 10/20/30 years. PLUS he’llmake a video of it while doing it and post it to YouTube so we could all enjoy the experience. Just go to YouTube and search Vice Grip Garage. His contact info is somewhere on his page. I’ll bet he’ll be cheaper than a regular shop and FAR more experienced. All the kids that work in shops these days have no clue about these trucks and may only cause you grief and wasted money. Just my two cents. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

09-26-2020, 09:25 AM	#18
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Nice rig, I would just have a local garage or a mobile tune guy change the oil,check the brakes, do a tune up and fly in and drive it home. I bought my 66 suburban with a 283, and drove it 1700 miles home without a spare tire

09-26-2020, 11:19 AM	#21
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 369	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. I wouldn’t worry about a valve job . That’s something to check into down the road if compression is down or it smokes bad on deceleration valve seals usually Like LT1 said drop the oil , check fuel lines for any rotten hoses, bleed the brakes if needed , fresh fuel and go . Make sure all electrical works I flew down to Oklahoma few years back with the wife and drove my 65 back to Edmonton about 2400 km. Electrical was a mess guy told me everything worked just needed some light bulbs . Well I had no tail lights , no signal lights , no gas gauge only head lights. Wiring was a mess to say the least . Anyways mechanically truck never missed a beat. Was a fun trip and I would do it again in a heart beat Attached Images

09-26-2020, 11:23 AM	#22
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Looks like you have a great truck! If you are planning to drive it back, I would be a little worried about the tires. You might be able to get away with it if there's no dry rot cracking, but since that truck is so clean, one of the first things I would do would be to put new tires on it __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-26-2020, 11:27 AM	#23
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Having some work done ahead of a cross-country trip sounds like some potential fun, but does not guarantee a trouble free ride. I'ts kind of impossible to guess at how much or how little prep the trucks needs at this point. Hiring a reputable transporter to carry the truck home eliminates all those questions. No, you won't get same experience, but that might end up being be a good thing? Just something to consider.

09-26-2020, 11:29 AM	#24
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,353	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. Nice find! I would have it transported, too risky to drive without fully going thru vehicle. Here is what you'll soon discover. Most are not this original. Uncommon to have super straight body, a clean original paint interior with original upholstry. Uncommon to have excellent original wood in bed. Uncommon to have the original un rebuilt 283 ( still has correct dark gray engine color ). This era truck were commonily sold with very few options compared to the heavily optioned '67-'72's. Options on yours appear to be the custom comfort option, V8 option and 3 speed overdrive option. Unfortunately the full syncro didn't appear on pickups till around '67 on some models, so you will have to get use to full stops on the non synchro box, or consider an upgrade to the full synchro 3 speed O.D. (not an easy find) but there out there.

09-26-2020, 11:48 AM	#25
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: My first 60-66 truck. Garage find. PO 39 years. I have a 65 non syncro 3 speed overdrive in my truck. When around 5mph or less, I can drop it into 1st without clashing the gears because of the freewheeling action of the overdrive unit. When overdrive is locked out though, then I have to come to a complete stop __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

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