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C10_ustacould · 09-16-2015, 03:06 PM

I've had a couple of C10s over the last few years, one was a gem and one was a nightmare. After the latest nightmare I was all but out of the C10 business until Monday night when on my local craigslist pops up this 1965 swb small window fleetside truck with very low miles and at a very reasonable asking price. So much for getting away from the c10 world.

Turns out it had been in the same family since it was bought new just over 50 years ago. The current owner’s great grandfather bough the truck new in June of 1965, he was a pharmacist and drove the truck 4 miles a day round trip to work and home. Sadly he passed away in 1972, but his widow continued to drive the truck a couple times a month making runs to the city dump. She passed in 2008 leaving the truck to her grandson whom I bought it from. It is in very original condition and the previous owner and his mother are adamant the current mileage showing is correct at just 17,527 miles but I have no supporting documentation to support the claim. It has an inline 6 with a power glide; the exterior has been repainted at some point many years ago but shows pretty well and after looking it over and some discussion here I believe the interior was also repainted. The body isn't perfect, there are a couple of bubbles here and there as well as a rusty passenger kick panel but nothing too bothersome. The interior is very nice although a little musty from non-use. Anyway here are some pictures, let me know what you think.

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**Clyde65** · 09-16-2015, 03:10 PM

nice!

Vincenthdfan · 09-16-2015, 03:13 PM

Beautiful truck, nice find!!

pimpston65 · 09-16-2015, 05:13 PM

That truck is a total basketcase!!! my dad lives in JAX(jacksonville,fl.) so he can haul that heap away NO problem. love the color combo, oh i meant thats a terrible color combo. hope you enjoy it for many years!!!

TJ's Chevy · 09-16-2015, 05:15 PM

Nice score! Any plans?

pimpston65 · 09-16-2015, 05:16 PM

how bout pics of that engine bay, ps id even haul it for free.

C10_ustacould · 09-16-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

how bout pics of that engine bay, ps id even haul it for free.

Here you go, just a dirty old inline 6 banger!

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C10_ustacould · 09-16-2015, 03:13 PM

Thanks Clyde! Here are some interior pics.

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68basket · 09-16-2015, 03:49 PM

Awesome truck, saw it on instagram. I am along for the ride!!

C10_ustacould · 09-16-2015, 03:55 PM

I was in need of some truck goodness after the last project went awry and this truck seems to have the potential to heal my wounds so I'm going to call this one Prescription Strength, or Rx for short.

smbrouss70 · 09-16-2015, 04:07 PM

I knew it was coming! I'm glad you are back in the saddle again.

deejaaa1 · 09-16-2015, 04:15 PM

I like it. looks clean. plans?

Mathew21 · 09-16-2015, 05:07 PM

Awesome score, Congrats!

OldChevy61 · 09-16-2015, 05:12 PM

Very nice find

**lolife99** · 09-16-2015, 05:21 PM

Congrats!

canadian_diesel1964 · 09-16-2015, 06:06 PM

Amazing

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-16-2015, 06:15 PM

Very nice score. I really like the color combo and looks to be unmolested.

NevEno · 09-16-2015, 06:21 PM

Definitely an amazing looking truck!

sambrutay · 09-16-2015, 06:34 PM

Scrapmetal. get rid of it quick....

Nice truck.

**nlped** · 09-16-2015, 06:35 PM

Ernie, GREAT score.... My very first entry into the custom truck world was in 1986, I started with a '65 GMC swb fleet.

Glad you're coming back. I'm curious what the plan is for Rx. To bad you didn't keep the chassis you just sold, it would've slid right under there

**joedoh** · 09-16-2015, 06:51 PM

I looked up "totally worth it" in the dictionary and there was a picture of this truck!

**Advanced Design** · 09-16-2015, 07:57 PM

Nice find Buck! Have fun!

**GAc10boy** · 09-16-2015, 08:36 PM

A lot has already been said that I don't have to replicate but....I will. Killer, killer, truck! Well done, sir.

Budman56 · 09-16-2015, 08:36 PM

Nice

C10_ustacould · 09-16-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I knew it was coming! I'm glad you are back in the saddle again.

How did you know, I did know until yesterday afternoon when he and I struck a deal. You must be psychic, can I get the lotto numbers for tonight?

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Originally Posted by deejaaa1

I like it. looks clean. plans?

Thanks, I'm not sure about anything beyond getting it running and stopping well.

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Originally Posted by Mathew21

Awesome score, Congrats!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by OldChevy61

Very nice find

I think I used up all my luck on this one!

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

That truck is a total basketcase!!! my dad lives in JAX(jacksonville,fl.) so he can haul that heap away NO problem. love the color combo, oh i meant thats a terrible color combo. hope you enjoy it for many years!!!

I'm sure I can get someone to give me 4 cents a pound or so then huh?

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice score! Any plans?

Just to get it running and stopping for now.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Congrats!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by canadian_diesel1964

Amazing

It's not the holy grail but it seems to be a pretty nice truck so far.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Very nice score. I really like the color combo and looks to be unmolested.

Its had a repaint at some point, about as good as a factory paint job from back in the day.

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Originally Posted by NevEno

Definitely an amazing looking truck!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by sambrutay

Scrapmetal. get rid of it quick....

Nice truck.

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Originally Posted by nlped

Ernie, GREAT score.... My very first entry into the custom truck world was in 1986, I started with a '65 GMC swb fleet.

Glad you're coming back. I'm curious what the plan is for Rx. To bad you didn't keep the chassis you just sold, it would've slid right under there

Thanks,Ed, if I hadn't sold off all those parts I would have been watching someone else drag this one off. I'm happy for a fresh start no matter the direction it takes.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I looked up "totally worth it" in the dictionary and there was a picture of this truck!

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice find Buck! Have fun!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

A lot has already been said that I don't have to replicate but....I will. Killer, killer, truck! Well done, sir.

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Originally Posted by Budman56

Nice

Thanks

09-16-2015, 03:06 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Brought this home last night... I've had a couple of C10s over the last few years, one was a gem and one was a nightmare. After the latest nightmare I was all but out of the C10 business until Monday night when on my local craigslist pops up this 1965 swb small window fleetside truck with very low miles and at a very reasonable asking price. So much for getting away from the c10 world. Turns out it had been in the same family since it was bought new just over 50 years ago. The current owner’s great grandfather bough the truck new in June of 1965, he was a pharmacist and drove the truck 4 miles a day round trip to work and home. Sadly he passed away in 1972, but his widow continued to drive the truck a couple times a month making runs to the city dump. She passed in 2008 leaving the truck to her grandson whom I bought it from. It is in very original condition and the previous owner and his mother are adamant the current mileage showing is correct at just 17,527 miles but I have no supporting documentation to support the claim. It has an inline 6 with a power glide; the exterior has been repainted at some point many years ago but shows pretty well and after looking it over and some discussion here I believe the interior was also repainted. The body isn't perfect, there are a couple of bubbles here and there as well as a rusty passenger kick panel but nothing too bothersome. The interior is very nice although a little musty from non-use. Anyway here are some pictures, let me know what you think. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 09-17-2015 at 11:01 AM.

09-16-2015, 03:10 PM	#2
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09-16-2015, 03:13 PM	#3
Vincenthdfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 172	Re: Brought this home last night... Beautiful truck, nice find!!

09-16-2015, 05:13 PM	#4
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Brought this home last night... That truck is a total basketcase!!! my dad lives in JAX(jacksonville,fl.) so he can haul that heap away NO problem. love the color combo, oh i meant thats a terrible color combo. hope you enjoy it for many years!!!

09-16-2015, 05:15 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Brought this home last night... Nice score! Any plans? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

09-16-2015, 05:16 PM	#6
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Brought this home last night... how bout pics of that engine bay, ps id even haul it for free.

09-16-2015, 03:49 PM	#9
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Brought this home last night... Awesome truck, saw it on instagram. I am along for the ride!!

09-16-2015, 03:55 PM	#10
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Brought this home last night... I was in need of some truck goodness after the last project went awry and this truck seems to have the potential to heal my wounds so I'm going to call this one Prescription Strength, or Rx for short. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-16-2015, 04:07 PM	#11
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Brought this home last night... I knew it was coming! I'm glad you are back in the saddle again. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

09-16-2015, 05:07 PM	#13
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: Brought this home last night... Awesome score, Congrats! __________________ It only has original paint once

09-16-2015, 05:12 PM	#14
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09-16-2015, 06:06 PM	#16
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09-16-2015, 06:15 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Brought this home last night... Very nice score. I really like the color combo and looks to be unmolested. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-16-2015, 06:21 PM	#18
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09-16-2015, 06:34 PM	#19
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: Brought this home last night... Scrapmetal. get rid of it quick.... Nice truck. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

09-16-2015, 06:35 PM	#20
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Brought this home last night... Ernie, GREAT score.... My very first entry into the custom truck world was in 1986, I started with a '65 GMC swb fleet. Glad you're coming back. I'm curious what the plan is for Rx. To bad you didn't keep the chassis you just sold, it would've slid right under there __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-16-2015, 06:51 PM	#21
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09-16-2015, 07:57 PM	#22
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09-16-2015, 08:36 PM	#23
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