The 1960 - 1966 Member Introductions

[Aflac]

Hi all! My name is Mike. I have a 1966 stepside longbed with 3 on the tree and a straight 6. I picked it up from a co worker. It needs some serious work, but I plan on working it as time allows. My goal is to put a 400 with a modern 5 speed from a 93 or later 1500 in it. I want the classic look but reasonably modern drivetrain.

From what I have seen so far, I don't think I am going to have an issue with tech stuff now that I know where you guys are!

[Realnoisy]

Originally Posted by Aflac

Hi all! My name is Mike. I have a 1966 stepside longbed with 3 on the tree and a straight 6. I picked it up from a co worker. It needs some serious work, but I plan on working it as time allows. My goal is to put a 400 with a modern 5 speed from a 93 or later 1500 in it. I want the classic look but reasonably modern drivetrain.

From what I have seen so far, I don't think I am going to have an issue with tech stuff now that I know where you guys are!

Welcome fellow Texan!

[Aflac]

Originally Posted by Realnoisy

Welcome fellow Texan!

thanks man! no better place to be!

[SouthpawGarage]

Hi Everyone. My name is Patrick, I've looked at this forum several times, and finally signed up! My project is the truck I got while in high school. Fifteen years ago (today, actually) I was involved in a pretty serious accident, but fortunately there was enough metal to keep me safe. I've messed with the truck off and on since then, nothing really serious. Until now. Trying to get it restored by 2016, or at least back on the road.

It's a '66 SWB stepside with a 250 straight six, cobbled together from other engines by PO's ('76 block, '72 top, '81 distributor, we think), three speed manual and significant oxidation problems. The bed's wrong, it's off a '68. I've been amassing floor panels for birthdays and Christmases for a few years now, so it's time to get cracking!

Last two pics are from 1999 and 1998.

[Moody's Madhouse]

My name is Moody, and here is a picture of my latest chevy project. It's a GMC, but will look like a Chevy when I'm done. I have owned a few mid 60's bowties including a 66 custom trimmed carryall and 2 others, a stepside, a couple short fleets and at least 3 long fleets.(I just sold one to Austraila)
I usually just flip stuff after a fluff, but I want to build this Panel for a keeper.

The car in the garage is my current flip project, a 1951 F--- Victoria.

Tha last photo is me in my favorite spot on earth (besides my garage and my bed) Joshua Tree National Park. I live in Riverside and hope to meet some local chevy truck guys.

I'll be doin my homework here and hope to start my frame off on the panel by this summer.Thanks for readin, Moody.

[harpo1313]

well,my name is ron and yes ive had this affliction for a long time as many of you have.ive liked this style of any other out there.ive had a 63 gmc short fleet , a 62 long step, a 66 short fleet in my avitar ,and yes today i became the owner of this gem ,66 long fleet 6cy 3 spd. a freind saw it at their yard sale and after some [not sure we want to sell]i put a reminder note on there door i got the call.2500.00 and no less. i bought it over the phone. its a little crusty around the edges ,but the good thing it spent most of its life in s.carolina ,brought up here in 2003 and not drivin in the winter,against it ,it was covered with a leaky tarp.its alot better start than my 62 which needed alotof rust work ,which im sick of .ive been lurking for a while now ,the tec info and company here is outstanding and im glad to be here . ron

[RANDY COX]

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/...1/oldchevy.jpg been a long time since Iv'e been on here,I'm looking forward to building a 64-66 truck 4x4,this is my current project car have owned for about 9 yrs,all original drive train still 6 volt,6 lug,2http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r491/randycox1/Photo0679A.jpg http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/...Photo0676A.jpg http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/...Photo0679A.jpg http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/...Photo0677A.jpg http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/...hoto0672AA.jpg

[UAV_Drew]

Hi All, been lurking for long enough I figure I'd introduce myself. I'm Drew, proud owner of a 1965 bucket'o'rust C20 that is currently being stripped down to the frame (much to my wife's chagrin).

[Minesinger]

I'm Jake. I'm a pilot and have very little experience working on cars/trucks. I just bought a 64 shortbed step side. Still not sure exactly why except that I think it's the coolest truck ever. Which, I suppose, is more than enough reason. My new to me truck is still in CA and I live in Ohio. My parents went and picked it up after I found it on Ebay and I'm working on getting it shipped to me. Loving all the resources on this forum and really looking forward to enjoying my new truck.

[kdlaz1]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

The 1960 - 1966 Member Introductions.
Use this Thread to introduce yourself to everyone!

Hey All! I'm brand new to the site, and this looks like the most knowledgeable site I could find on these trucks. My name's Kimball (kdlaz1) and my wife is Jennifer. My truck (title changes hands tomorrow night) is the first one for me, and I can 't wait!
She's a 1965, LWB, 4-speed manual, V6, with 8-lug wheels. I'm the the 4th owner of this AZ truck, and she just touched 100K original miles. She's got a recent paint-job that will need top be re-done at some point, but it'll do for now.
I'm excited for the tips and ideas that I see on here to make the most of this classic! I tried to post a few pics, but they came pack as missing a "security token"...what do I need to change?

Let's get this party started!

Kimball in AZ

[Dano0579]

Hello all, My name is Daniel (Dano), I'm new to this site and new to the whole restoration process. I have always wanted to restore an old truck one day and finally found the time and money to start a project. I just bought a 62 Chevy LWB stepside 235 i6 for a 1,000 dollars. I'm not sure what all I want to do to it yet but i'm getting a lot of great ideas from this site. I look forward to posting my progress and asking questions along the way. I am calling my new project "My Maria" after my wife. I hope to meet a lot great people on here and maybe finding new friends with the same desire for these old trucks. I attached the very first pictures of my maria before anything is done to it. I will upload more pics when I can. Thanks for accepting me to your wonderful forum.

Dano

[CRGRS 66]

Drew, Jake, Kimball, Dano
WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dano0579]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Drew, Jake, Kimball, Dano
WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks man, I look forward to learning a lot and having fun with this project

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Welcome fellas.
Nice trucks!!!!

And we would like to thank you folks fer kindly droppin in.

You're all invited back a gain to this locality

To have a heapin helpin of their hospitality

1960-1966 trucks that is. Set a spell, Take your shoes off.

Y'all come back now, ya'hear?.

[monterx7]

hello everyone

just picked up a 66 stepside 350/3-speed. really looking forward to learning alot from everyone and hopefully making my truck better as i learn.

[Dano0579]

Originally Posted by monterx7

hello everyone

just picked up a 66 stepside 350/3-speed. really looking forward to learning alot from everyone and hopefully making my truck better as i learn.

Great truck, looks like a lot has already been done. It will be fun finishing it up. Good luck and welcome

Dano

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Dano0579

Great truck, looks like a lot has already been done. It will be fun finishing it up. Good luck and welcome

Dano

I like it!!!!, welcome

[markeb01]

Welcome to all the new guys. Thanks for taking the time to let us know you’re here.

And monterx7 great color choice, my favorite!

[monterx7]

thanks guys.

picked up the truck as is, and slowly learning what needs to be fixed. for now im just trying to get everything up to par, and then go from there. the list is long but i think manage-able.


looking forward to getting to know everyone

[LostMy65]

Welcome to all the new guys.
These trucks are fun.
Look forward to your progress posts.
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[Corts60]

Those are some great looking projects you guys are bringing aboard. Welcome!
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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

[Mr_B]

Hello all...
New to this site.
Recently picked this '63 GMC up.
Lots of information here to read up on.
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[CRGRS 66]

Welcome aboard Mr B, beautiful GMC
I would love to see a picture(s) of your wheels, kinda think you might have the same center caps I have.

[stephenmeeker]

My name is Stephen, and I have owned Rita May for going on three years now. Bought her before I could drive, and since then, I have put every check from work into her. So far she is looking better and better. Two years ago[IMG][/IMG] and now [IMG][/IMG]