The 1960 - 1966 Member Introductions

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Bdisanto

HI, my name is Ben and my most recent project is a 1966 C20 Stepside longbed. I bought from the second owner who had it 36 years and used it daily as his work truck.

Just found this site a few weeks ago. I have to say that this is the most informative site I have ever seen. Will need as much advise and hel as you are willing to give....... Ignore the date, didnt set the camera date before we took the pictures, they were taking last week

Welcome Ben!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by KJSR

Thanks for the comments Craigerrr. It has came a long way from the shape I got it in...

you bet, looks good!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 66 C10 383

I'm Doug & I just bought a 66 C10 from a friend about a month ago and it's my first truck build. Worked on Camaros and Cutlass most my life but when I had a chance to buy this, I sold the Cutlass and bought it.

Other than my fuel injected 383 & T56, I'm torn between the stock long fleetside bed or a stakebed/flatbed. I like the idea/looks of beer keg gas tanks between the cab and rear tires...

Welcome Doug!

[johnny mac]

Hi,

I am new to the site. It is starting to get cold so I just picked up a 65 GMC SWB truck as my winter vehicle. When it is not raining or above 40 degrees I am usually on my motorcycle.

The truck has a 350 bored .30 over with a TH350 tranny. I gotta say, I am loving this truck. I drive it now but I have some short and long term plans.... It has manual steering and manual drum brakes. I plan to fix that very soon. I found a craigslist deal for a complete power steering setup out of a 72 Chevy. Picking it up tomorrow. I also managed to score a power booster/MC/prop valve which should come in handy when I eventually get new spindles/disks on front. Did I mention that I'm loving this truck?

John

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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[Hx16457]

Hello;
My name is Tommy. I started with a 64' SBW (i changed the cab to a 65 BBW) and ended up with a Johnny Cash truck, built with multiple yr models, 64, 65, 67, 72, 76, 88, 89, and 06. I think it is turning out pretty nice. I have changed every bushing washer bolt etc.... on her. My wife name my truck Sally, as I spend so much time with her it has to be a women's name. I have done all the work myself, minus the engine and the actual paint. I have never built any car or truck, but have always wanted too. My uncle had one, 1965 BBW short bed step side when I was a kid, and I loved that truck! So I found this one and 3yrs later here she is;
Sally....
STARTED WITH:

Where I am today:

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

"The 1960 - 1966 New Member Q & A Thread"
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[sko_ford]

Just checking in. my name is ross & ive lived in fargo nd since '94. I've been know as sko ford for just as long. Befor that in high school I had a 64 gmc & i'm starting to look for another. I will say now I msy ask some odd questions since my focus has been early ford hot rods. So dont laugh too much.
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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Keep'em coming fellas

[chevy_man5]

Originally Posted by sko_ford

since my focus has been early ford hot rods.
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The first step to getting better is to admit the problem. Just kidding!

Welcome to the site!

[sko_ford]

I have been a little confused. My model A is pontiac powered.
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[sko_ford]

& I do need something to haul my ford parts with
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[donthekawguy]

My name is Don and i live in North Idaho. I have been on here for a few months. I'm now addicted to these trucks. A co woorker I worked with in Boise about 10 years ago had a 60 something short bed and I loved it. I looked for one for years and the stars aligned when i got this one. I love it and will keep it forever! I would like to find a 4x4 panel someday.

[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.

[melhilburn]

My name is Mel I live in the Washington, DC area - I'm a Texas transplant and couldn't live without my old truck - Currently I have a 1964 c10 1/2 ton - Looking for a nice old truck with original patina (but so is everyone else) - Happy hunting!

[Realnoisy]

Welcome Mel! Can't and will never take the Texan out of ya'! You'll be back someday...we always come home. Our barbecue and Mexican food is just too dawg gone good!

[melhilburn]

You got it! - I've been here 25 yrs but still think I'm just visiting - Headed home for x-mas

[chevytrucknut61]

Names Ben. Bought my 61 in 86 rolled it in 88 and now it only comes out once in a while. My son is 13 and we are building him a 70 lwb. He and the wife think it's only a matter of bolting a few things together and it's done. I know you are never really done with your projects, there is always something more you can do to it!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Morning...... Bump!

[bbadfred]

Hey All! My name is Fred from Illinois and i just came over from 67-72 forum. We have a 67 fleetside with LQ9/4L65. We just finished it this spring and drove it 2500 miles this summer.
We picked up a 66 chevy Suburban a couple of months ago. After a few lil changes to the 67.we going to start on the Suburban. its a factory 327 power glide truck. Plans are drop it a lil, 5.3/4L65 a/c, cruise, PS and later model disc brakes and 5 lug wheels, change the seats and leave the rest alone and drive it!!

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

I'm Kelly , 51 years old. I live in Oregon and work as a Civil Engineer and married 28 years with 4 kids and 4 Grand kids. Retired Navy.
I'm am the President of the Westside Road Relics Car club Im currently working on my 1966 chevy long bed truck. with a inline 250. But i have a 327 Dual quad chevy ready to put in as soon as i find a nice 700R4 trans.

Hi Kelly,

My name is Tom. I am from Oxford, MI but my girlfriend lives in Junction City OR. I have a 64 chevy swb fleet with a 292, 4 spd, that I bought in Creswell. I try to get that way at least once every 6 weeks and always looking for people that share my interest in the old Chevy's. I also have work there near the Portland area. You have a nice truck there.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Welcome all from NC and welcome to the 60-66 addiction.
Nice rides!
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[Coats66]

Hi new to the board I have a 1966 k20 with a 14in lift sitting on 39.5x15x15

[MikeS.]

Originally Posted by bbadfred

Hey All! My name is Fred from Illinois and i just came over from 67-72 forum. We have a 67 fleetside with LQ9/4L65. We just finished it this spring and drove it 2500 miles this summer.
We picked up a 66 chevy Suburban a couple of months ago. After a few lil changes to the 67.we going to start on the Suburban. its a factory 327 power glide truck. Plans are drop it a lil, 5.3/4L65 a/c, cruise, PS and later model disc brakes and 5 lug wheels, change the seats and leave the rest alone and drive it!!

Great lookin Burb, Welcome to our side.
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[ChuckW]

Chuck here. In the finishing stages (yeah right) of a 66 C10. I'm second owner. Truck came out of the Fremont, CA. plant and has lived her life in the Bay Area. Still need to finish bed wood installation and will be adding side trim. 15X8 steel wheels currently getting a white powder coating. I'm 56yrs young. Living in Alameda, CA. Aircraft Maint. Tech by trade. This thing has been my 4 year project to date......
Hoping you all have great Holidays!!
Cww