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C/10 King · 07-05-2013, 06:01 PM

Yesterday was the 4th of July and 108 degrees outside so needless to say I stayed indoors, about 3:00 PM I decided to scroll over to ebay motors and browse, I hadn't done it in quite a while (2-3 weeks), so the first thing I find is a 66' short fleet about 10 miles from my house, with 23 minutes left on the auction clock I call the owner and asked him a few questions, both of us knowing I could never make it out to his place in time, I liked mostly what I heard but I explained to him that I don't like to buy anything without seeing it in person, he understood and I wished him well on his sale, with seven minutes left on the auction I called my very understanding wife over and said....."How much do you love me?"

Just kidding

But I do say to her "look at this cool looking truck" it's not the "cherriest" and it's been made to look like a old Merced city concrete truck (we live in Merced county) I really think that's it so cool and it would make a nice driver, so my wife says....what are you waiting for? Bid, before it's too late, need I say more

.........fast forward to today, I went and picked up "Rocky" and drove it home. Here's a few pic's.

markeb01 · 07-05-2013, 06:05 PM

Good for you! Nothing better than a supportive wife.

Rich 5150 69 · 07-05-2013, 06:15 PM

Cool find, give it a bath with CLR and a coat of wax, good to go...!

LostMy65 · 07-05-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Cool find, give it a bath with CLR and a coat of wax, good to go...!

Exactly!
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**lolife99** · 07-05-2013, 06:21 PM

Very cool!

64shortc10 · 07-05-2013, 06:25 PM

Love it!
Tony from Norcal
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northern 85 · 07-05-2013, 06:32 PM

Very cool, how much will she sell it to me for??? Ha ha.

C/10 King · 07-05-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Love it!
Tony from Norcal
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Tony, WTH, I had to find this without you.

C/10 King · 07-05-2013, 06:30 PM

Thanks guys, here's a couple more pic's.

Keith, I knew you've been waiting for this, this last pic is for you.

It's not going on.

**lolife99** · 07-05-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Thanks guys, here's a couple more pic's.

Keith, I knew you've been waiting for this, this last pic is for you.

It's not going on.

Ha. Good.

What's the plans for this truck?

cortcomp · 07-05-2013, 06:32 PM

I saw that truck the other day and thought it was the coolest patina truck i had seen in ages, glad to see it went to a good home!

LostMy65 · 07-05-2013, 06:32 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevrol...-/161055097229
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C/10 King · 07-05-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cortcomp

I saw that truck the other day and thought it was the coolest patina truck i had seen in ages, glad to see it went to a good home!

Thank you so much!!!

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevrol...-/161055097229
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That's it, that's my baby!!!!!

Grizz1963 · 07-05-2013, 06:43 PM

Congrats.

I love your wife's new truck.

It must have a helluva history to tell.

C/10 King · 07-05-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Ha. Good.

What's the plans for this truck?

Nothing really Keith, I have some not too dull used chrome front and rear bumpers that just came off the "Pumpkin" that I could use and would look correct, but other than just trying to shine/polish the paint (not clearing it) I'm planing on leaving it the way it is (grill included) believe it or not

, I was attracted to it the way it looks, soooo as of right now no changes but tomorrow is another day.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Congrats.

I love your wife's new truck.

It must have a helluva history to tell.

Thanks Grizz, it is my wife's birthday next week, maybe I'll take her for a ride in the truck or go get her a card or something.

Dinos63 · 07-05-2013, 07:20 PM

very cool I saw it on ebay too congrats!! love the name rocky

LostMy65 · 07-05-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Nothing really Keith, I have some not too dull used chrome front and rear bumpers that just came off the "Pumpkin" that I could use and would look correct, but other than just trying to shine/polish the paint (not clearing it) I'm planing on leaving it the way it is (grill included) believe it or not

, I was attracted to it the way it looks, soooo as of right now no changes but tomorrow is another day.

I agree,
I wouldn't change a thing.
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endlessearth · 07-05-2013, 10:13 PM

I saw that truck on Ebay too. I think it is beyond cool. That is a great score.

robber grin · 07-05-2013, 07:36 PM

s w e e t !

C/10 King · 07-05-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

very cool I saw it on ebay too congrats!! love the name rocky

Yo Dino, thanks Godfather.

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Originally Posted by robber grin

s w e e t !

Thanks robber.

LostMy65 · 07-05-2013, 10:33 PM

it's your truck, but I wouldn't change the bumpers to chrome.
Those bumpers are what go with that company work truck.
That rear bumper would be exactly what the guy who used that truck would have had for what he used the truck for.

Either way, that truck is pure cool.
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VA72C10 · 07-05-2013, 11:00 PM

Very cool truck...love the look of it!

**jayoldschool** · 07-05-2013, 11:20 PM

Don't change that grille, and definitely don't change the bumpers!

Looks great, nice buy.

C/10 King · 07-06-2013, 12:32 AM

Well guys, I took a good look, took a step back, a deep breath and decided that I'm not changing a freakin thing!!!! It's staying just the way I bought it, painted bumpers, faded correct grill and all.

Thanks everybody for all the input!

Did I mention this thing runs and rides fantastic!!!!!!

LostMy65 · 07-06-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Well guys, I took a good look, took a step back, a deep breath and decided that I'm not changing a freakin thing!!!! It's staying just the way I bought it, painted bumpers, fainted correct grill and all.

Thanks everybody for all the input!

Did I mention this thing runs and rides fantastic!!!!!!

Yes,
Just think of how cool it is to have dressed as it was in its original glory.
It's so nostalgic.
It's a timestamp.
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07-05-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Yesterday was the 4th of July and 108 degrees outside so needless to say I stayed indoors, about 3:00 PM I decided to scroll over to ebay motors and browse, I hadn't done it in quite a while (2-3 weeks), so the first thing I find is a 66' short fleet about 10 miles from my house, with 23 minutes left on the auction clock I call the owner and asked him a few questions, both of us knowing I could never make it out to his place in time, I liked mostly what I heard but I explained to him that I don't like to buy anything without seeing it in person, he understood and I wished him well on his sale, with seven minutes left on the auction I called my very understanding wife over and said....."How much do you love me?" Just kidding But I do say to her "look at this cool looking truck" it's not the "cherriest" and it's been made to look like a old Merced city concrete truck (we live in Merced county) I really think that's it so cool and it would make a nice driver, so my wife says....what are you waiting for? Bid, before it's too late, need I say more .........fast forward to today, I went and picked up "Rocky" and drove it home. Here's a few pic's. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Good for you! Nothing better than a supportive wife. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

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Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Cool find, give it a bath with CLR and a coat of wax, good to go...! __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

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lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Very cool! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Love it! Tony from Norcal Posted via Mobile Device

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Very cool, how much will she sell it to me for??? Ha ha.

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C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Thanks guys, here's a couple more pic's. Keith, I knew you've been waiting for this, this last pic is for you. It's not going on. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! I saw that truck the other day and thought it was the coolest patina truck i had seen in ages, glad to see it went to a good home! __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

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LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevrol...-/161055097229 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

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Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Congrats. I love your wife's new truck. It must have a helluva history to tell. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! very cool I saw it on ebay too congrats!! love the name rocky __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! s w e e t !

07-05-2013, 10:33 PM	#21
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! it's your truck, but I wouldn't change the bumpers to chrome. Those bumpers are what go with that company work truck. That rear bumper would be exactly what the guy who used that truck would have had for what he used the truck for. Either way, that truck is pure cool. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

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07-06-2013, 12:32 AM	#24
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Not the cherriest, but it has personality for days! Well guys, I took a good look, took a step back, a deep breath and decided that I'm not changing a freakin thing!!!! It's staying just the way I bought it, painted bumpers, faded correct grill and all. Thanks everybody for all the input! Did I mention this thing runs and rides fantastic!!!!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze" Last edited by C/10 King; 07-06-2013 at 01:00 AM.

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