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daveodom · 01-02-2009, 08:33 PM

Just went by and paid for the 65' I just bought. Got it off an old lady who told me a little history on the truck. It was a milk truck for Hiland Dairy back in the day. Was converted to a flat bed for putting up hay.

Has a 283 v-8 with split 2speed rear axle. Only one of the rear axles is driving. The other is just a trailing. Don't know what I'm going to do with it just yet, but I just couldn't help myself!! Has an engine driven air compressor and retro-fitted air brakes and horn. I'm going out tommorow to get it running and bring it back home. The p.o. said it was running about 2 years ago. Plan on priming the oil system, fresh gas and lines to a reserve tank. New plugs and a new battery. I have a HEI distributor laying around with some fresh spark plugs. Crossing my fingers... I'm not sure about the air brakes though. Any other suggestions to getting it back to the house? I have 5-7 miles to go...

originalJD · 01-02-2009, 10:02 PM

Holy crap! Thats a big truck. Could be a really cool project hauler though.

2manyprojects · 01-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Cool truck. On one that old, it probably doesn't have spring brakes. as long as the compressor works and you don't have any major leaks the brakes should work. Just go slow until you can check all the lines, If you loose air you will have no brakes. The hand brake in the floor will stop it eventually but I wouldn't count on it too much.

TimE · 01-02-2009, 11:08 PM

So what are your plans for it?

daveodom · 01-02-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2manyprojects

Cool truck. On one that old, it probably doesn't have spring brakes. as long as the compressor works and you don't have any major leaks the brakes should work. Just go slow until you can check all the lines, If you loose air you will have no brakes. The hand brake in the floor will stop it eventually but I wouldn't count on it too much.

Thanks for the advice. I did look under and I doesn't have the large spring canisters like the modern big rigs do. I plan on taking farm roads back to the house and driving really slow...

The more I think of it, I would love to make it a project hauler. The cab is in really good shape for the area. I think the home-made rack over the cab saved it from the rain!

I'll update you guys tommmorw. Hopefully I will have pics of it back at my house!!

4dranch · 01-02-2009, 11:30 PM

very cool rig,,can't wait for more pictures.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-03-2009, 12:13 AM

Definately a good HD find !!!

This thing has a lot of potential !!

truckdrivinsob · 01-03-2009, 09:22 AM

Very very cool! Isn't it air over hydraulic brake set up on that one?

2manyprojects · 01-03-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by truckdrivinsob

Very very cool! Isn't it air over hydraulic brake set up on that one?

Your probably right if it doesn't have brake chambers. Sorry if I told you wrong daveodom. That ones a lot before my time. I do remember now working on a 69 GMC with air over hydraulic. I think it had dual wheel cylinders and was a PITA to get bled out.

daveodom · 01-03-2009, 07:36 PM

Well here we go.. I got the truck running today. Spent about 5 to 6 hours on it. Did a field carb clean, swapped out the distributor, fresh gas, ran some new wires, checked over the air lines, etc... fired up and ran pretty well. The needle and seat in the carb is done. Had to run a gravity feed set-up to keep the thing from flooding out. Got it out of the tree line and into the field. Tommorow will be the big move. As I was tearing out of the trees I let out a big blast on the air horn. I felt like a real big rig driver!! The air brakes seem to work decent. Plan on taking farm roads back to the house real slow. Some pics:

daveodom · 01-03-2009, 07:39 PM

more pics

71swb4x4 · 01-03-2009, 07:43 PM

Nice truck! I like your "gas gauge".

66truckin · 01-03-2009, 07:46 PM

youi are a braver man than I. I would not take the chance of driving that back. Good luck with the voyage and can't wait to hear more.

TimE · 01-03-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I like your "gas gauge".

Very creative idea!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-03-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Nice truck! I like your "gas gauge".

Looks like an IV....

I think you should scrap that over the cab deal and make a nice Car Hauler out of it.

daveodom · 01-03-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Looks like an IV....

I think you should scrap that over the cab deal and make a nice Car Hauler out of it.

Yea, as soon as I get it home tommorow I'm cutting that goofy rack over the cab off! It does make a good place to hang my fuel tank though

I keep thinking of how cool it would be with the tadum axles in the back and dropped down a little with a roll back flat bed on it

Wish me luck on getting it back to the house....

dieselarmy13 · 01-03-2009, 11:37 PM

First off, good score! I'd love to see some pics of the brake setup once you get the chance. I wouldn't worry about driving it home. No brakes just make for a little more fun.

joe231 · 01-03-2009, 11:44 PM

that is one cool rig!

krue · 01-03-2009, 11:47 PM

That looks like a fun project.

Iron-Butt · 01-04-2009, 07:27 AM

take it slow.

hewlett2002000 · 01-04-2009, 06:15 PM

sweet rig man. good luck on the drive home. take lots of pics and let us know how it goes.
John

daveodom · 01-05-2009, 06:01 PM

Well guys, the old girl didn't want to come home. I got out on the road and everything seemed good, then a huge piece of the pass. front tire came off! the remaining piece started to beat on the fender... The old truck had NO brakes at all. I turned around and will have to get a flat bed out there. It was still fun to get it running a drive it around alittle in the field though.

YOLO · 01-05-2009, 06:23 PM

bummer. cool truck though!

kizer · 01-05-2009, 07:45 PM

Get a flat bed out there. Whats bigger than that thing? Holly Crap its HUGE.

I really dig the platform diving board off the top of the cab. You could live large with that thing as a tail gate party truck.

Chevyman680063 · 01-05-2009, 11:04 PM

That looks sweet. Just stick a 572 under the hood and use it to haul your vehicles.

01-02-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
daveodom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 83	pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Just went by and paid for the 65' I just bought. Got it off an old lady who told me a little history on the truck. It was a milk truck for Hiland Dairy back in the day. Was converted to a flat bed for putting up hay. Has a 283 v-8 with split 2speed rear axle. Only one of the rear axles is driving. The other is just a trailing. Don't know what I'm going to do with it just yet, but I just couldn't help myself!! Has an engine driven air compressor and retro-fitted air brakes and horn. I'm going out tommorow to get it running and bring it back home. The p.o. said it was running about 2 years ago. Plan on priming the oil system, fresh gas and lines to a reserve tank. New plugs and a new battery. I have a HEI distributor laying around with some fresh spark plugs. Crossing my fingers... I'm not sure about the air brakes though. Any other suggestions to getting it back to the house? I have 5-7 miles to go... Attached Images __________________ My 64' c-10 build thread "Carla Marie" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319356 My 65' c-60 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321822

01-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#2
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Holy crap! Thats a big truck. Could be a really cool project hauler though. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

01-02-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Cool truck. On one that old, it probably doesn't have spring brakes. as long as the compressor works and you don't have any major leaks the brakes should work. Just go slow until you can check all the lines, If you loose air you will have no brakes. The hand brake in the floor will stop it eventually but I wouldn't count on it too much. __________________ 65 Chevy C10 Panel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7148391 42 Chevy 3100http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post7184392 96 GMC K2500 Diesel Suburban 89 GTA Trans Am Convertible.

01-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#4
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought So what are your plans for it?

01-02-2009, 11:30 PM	#6
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought very cool rig,,can't wait for more pictures. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

01-03-2009, 12:13 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Definately a good HD find !!! This thing has a lot of potential !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Very very cool! Isn't it air over hydraulic brake set up on that one?

01-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#10
daveodom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 83	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Well here we go.. I got the truck running today. Spent about 5 to 6 hours on it. Did a field carb clean, swapped out the distributor, fresh gas, ran some new wires, checked over the air lines, etc... fired up and ran pretty well. The needle and seat in the carb is done. Had to run a gravity feed set-up to keep the thing from flooding out. Got it out of the tree line and into the field. Tommorow will be the big move. As I was tearing out of the trees I let out a big blast on the air horn. I felt like a real big rig driver!! The air brakes seem to work decent. Plan on taking farm roads back to the house real slow. Some pics: Attached Images __________________ My 64' c-10 build thread "Carla Marie" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319356 My 65' c-60 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321822

01-03-2009, 07:39 PM	#11
daveodom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 83	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought more pics Attached Images __________________ My 64' c-10 build thread "Carla Marie" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319356 My 65' c-60 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321822

01-03-2009, 07:43 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Nice truck! I like your "gas gauge". __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-03-2009, 07:46 PM	#13
66truckin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 185	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought youi are a braver man than I. I would not take the chance of driving that back. Good luck with the voyage and can't wait to hear more.

01-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#17
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought First off, good score! I'd love to see some pics of the brake setup once you get the chance. I wouldn't worry about driving it home. No brakes just make for a little more fun. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 01-03-2009 at 11:38 PM.

01-03-2009, 11:44 PM	#18
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01-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought That looks like a fun project. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-04-2009, 07:27 AM	#20
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01-04-2009, 06:15 PM	#21
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought sweet rig man. good luck on the drive home. take lots of pics and let us know how it goes. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

01-05-2009, 06:01 PM	#22
daveodom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 83	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Well guys, the old girl didn't want to come home. I got out on the road and everything seemed good, then a huge piece of the pass. front tire came off! the remaining piece started to beat on the fender... The old truck had NO brakes at all. I turned around and will have to get a flat bed out there. It was still fun to get it running a drive it around alittle in the field though. __________________ My 64' c-10 build thread "Carla Marie" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319356 My 65' c-60 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321822

01-05-2009, 06:23 PM	#23
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought bummer. cool truck though!

01-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#24
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought Get a flat bed out there. Whats bigger than that thing? Holly Crap its HUGE. I really dig the platform diving board off the top of the cab. You could live large with that thing as a tail gate party truck. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

01-05-2009, 11:04 PM	#25
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: pics of the 65' c60 I just bought That looks sweet. Just stick a 572 under the hood and use it to haul your vehicles.

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