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stormking · 06-15-2013, 12:25 AM

Bought this '66 from a farmer today as a parts truck. I have never seen this color in person before, so I thought I'd clean it up to get a better look at it. Then I start to think to myself "this isn't that bad...it could be saved" and "that color is actually pretty cool". My question for you all is- when is a truck worth saving? I've seen some trucks on here that were parted and thought to myself "why", also seen some saved and thought "why". Well, for me on this truck, it will come down to the original (It ran when I parked it)

305 v6 being sound. This truck is completely stock other than the mirrors.

AcampoDave · 06-15-2013, 12:45 AM

I vote save it! Gotta love that OK Used Cars sign. Too cool.

likaroc13 · 06-15-2013, 12:54 AM

Definitely looks like a keeper to me! We love pics, so please post more when you can. I've seen another on here that was the same color, but no idea where to find it.

markeb01 · 06-15-2013, 01:57 AM

That truck is a beauty. I can’t believe how much the color changed with a bath. And it has all the deluxe trim around the side glass and windshield. I’d suggest those mirrors may be original to the truck. Other than the round mirror clamped to the arm, those are identical to the ones that were ordered new with my GMC. There were two when purchased, but one was flopping around so I took it off before taking the first photos:

oem4me · 06-15-2013, 02:31 AM

That's no parts truck! And this is coming from a spoiled west coaster that hates rust! Plus, that particular GMC color is one of my favorites.

Grizz1963 · 06-15-2013, 03:22 AM

Surely more pleasure in preserving than parting out.

Also you have a basis for reference as it evolves.

I suspect there would be many on here happy to work with that truck.

I wonder what the colour looks like in original form?

y5mgisi · 06-15-2013, 03:31 AM

Its incredible! Gotta be saved!

Downlow2xfo · 06-15-2013, 08:10 AM

Hard to kill that 305. Mine sat for 16 years and it cranked and ran with nothing more than a battery. Even started on the gas that was in the tank!!! Lol
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LT1 Burb · 06-15-2013, 08:42 AM

There is a twin to that truck here in a farmers field only it has the white and salmon 2 tone.I have tried to buy it a couple of times but its hasn't moved in at least 8 years now.

**Corts60** · 06-15-2013, 09:10 AM

Keep it together! If it is a '66, there is a good chance there is a 351 under the hood. Scrape the pass side pad in front of the cyl head and read what it says.
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jbgroby · 06-15-2013, 09:36 AM

PLEASE save the 305. Trust me I know what I be talking about! Also that color I believe is "Mesa Tan"

k5hart · 06-15-2013, 10:15 AM

I also vote save it or sell it to someone who will. It's too cool to part out!

stormking · 06-15-2013, 10:30 AM

Thank you all for the input. My question, was more along the lines of what criterion others use when deciding to fix rather than part a truck? LT1, I was think the same thought about that color looking good two toned with white. I like the color more than my wife who said "If that's a factory color, someone probably lost their job".

jbgroby · 06-15-2013, 03:52 PM

Just having ALL the trim is rare in its self.

stormking · 06-15-2013, 06:52 PM

jbgroby, To save the 305 (it is a 305E) I think I'll need a pair of plaid valve covers, got any spares.

Downlow2xfo · 06-15-2013, 07:07 PM

Yea good luck with that one
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jbgroby · 06-15-2013, 07:34 PM

No, but I do have a can of plaid plaint.

Downlow2xfo · 06-15-2013, 07:48 PM

It's made by acme right? Lol
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**rideblue00** · 06-15-2013, 08:14 PM

Looks like a 3/4 ton, but i vote to save it too!

sodly · 06-15-2013, 08:33 PM

Same color as 60-66's???

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...C/Pic12713.jpg

(From this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=498371&page=2)

sodly · 06-15-2013, 08:34 PM

This one.

Rufton · 06-15-2013, 08:59 PM

Nice truck

I'd verify all rocker arms getting oil.
Good idea to clean the sludge out of RA tubes before driving.

FetchMeAPepsi · 06-15-2013, 09:12 PM

That V6 is a dragon. The only way it won't start and run is if he dumped a coffee can of rusty nuts in the crank case and lit it on fire before he parked it. And even then it might surprise you. They don't really ever die, they just get replaced by kids wanting hot-rods.

As for saving the truck, my criteria is about the same as everyone else here. If you have an emotional connection to the truck then you should, no you MUST, save it! If you just look at it and see a pile of rust pits and endless labor toward no goal then part it or sell it to someone that will love it.

61_FL_Apache · 06-15-2013, 09:30 PM

Keep it and with the V6.

Rufton · 06-15-2013, 10:13 PM

Some 305 v6 have no oil filter bypass so it is a good idea to have oil psi gauge.
Especially if filter/filter housing has no bypass.

06-15-2013, 12:25 AM	#1
stormking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland's Back Door Posts: 64	Shouldn't Have washed it Bought this '66 from a farmer today as a parts truck. I have never seen this color in person before, so I thought I'd clean it up to get a better look at it. Then I start to think to myself "this isn't that bad...it could be saved" and "that color is actually pretty cool". My question for you all is- when is a truck worth saving? I've seen some trucks on here that were parted and thought to myself "why", also seen some saved and thought "why". Well, for me on this truck, it will come down to the original (It ran when I parked it) 305 v6 being sound. This truck is completely stock other than the mirrors.

06-15-2013, 12:45 AM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,733	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it I vote save it! Gotta love that OK Used Cars sign. Too cool. Last edited by AcampoDave; 06-15-2013 at 12:53 AM.

06-15-2013, 12:54 AM	#3
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Definitely looks like a keeper to me! We love pics, so please post more when you can. I've seen another on here that was the same color, but no idea where to find it. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

06-15-2013, 01:57 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it That truck is a beauty. I can’t believe how much the color changed with a bath. And it has all the deluxe trim around the side glass and windshield. I’d suggest those mirrors may be original to the truck. Other than the round mirror clamped to the arm, those are identical to the ones that were ordered new with my GMC. There were two when purchased, but one was flopping around so I took it off before taking the first photos: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-15-2013, 02:31 AM	#5
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it That's no parts truck! And this is coming from a spoiled west coaster that hates rust! Plus, that particular GMC color is one of my favorites.

06-15-2013, 03:22 AM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Surely more pleasure in preserving than parting out. Also you have a basis for reference as it evolves. I suspect there would be many on here happy to work with that truck. I wonder what the colour looks like in original form? __________________ 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.

06-15-2013, 03:31 AM	#7
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Its incredible! Gotta be saved! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

06-15-2013, 08:10 AM	#8
Downlow2xfo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 244	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Hard to kill that 305. Mine sat for 16 years and it cranked and ran with nothing more than a battery. Even started on the gas that was in the tank!!! Lol Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2013, 08:42 AM	#9
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it There is a twin to that truck here in a farmers field only it has the white and salmon 2 tone.I have tried to buy it a couple of times but its hasn't moved in at least 8 years now.

06-15-2013, 09:10 AM	#10
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Keep it together! If it is a '66, there is a good chance there is a 351 under the hood. Scrape the pass side pad in front of the cyl head and read what it says. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

06-15-2013, 09:36 AM	#11
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it PLEASE save the 305. Trust me I know what I be talking about! Also that color I believe is "Mesa Tan" __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-15-2013, 10:15 AM	#12
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it I also vote save it or sell it to someone who will. It's too cool to part out! __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

06-15-2013, 10:30 AM	#13
stormking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland's Back Door Posts: 64	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Thank you all for the input. My question, was more along the lines of what criterion others use when deciding to fix rather than part a truck? LT1, I was think the same thought about that color looking good two toned with white. I like the color more than my wife who said "If that's a factory color, someone probably lost their job".

06-15-2013, 03:52 PM	#14
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Just having ALL the trim is rare in its self. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-15-2013, 06:52 PM	#15
stormking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland's Back Door Posts: 64	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it jbgroby, To save the 305 (it is a 305E) I think I'll need a pair of plaid valve covers, got any spares.



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06-15-2013, 07:07 PM	#16
Downlow2xfo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 244	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Yea good luck with that one Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2013, 07:34 PM	#17
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it No, but I do have a can of plaid plaint. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-15-2013, 07:48 PM	#18
Downlow2xfo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 244	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it It's made by acme right? Lol Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2013, 08:14 PM	#19
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Looks like a 3/4 ton, but i vote to save it too!

06-15-2013, 08:33 PM	#20
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Same color as 60-66's??? http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...C/Pic12713.jpg (From this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=498371&page=2) __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

06-15-2013, 08:34 PM	#21
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it This one. Attached Images __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

06-15-2013, 08:59 PM	#22
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Nice truck I'd verify all rocker arms getting oil. Good idea to clean the sludge out of RA tubes before driving. Attached Images

06-15-2013, 09:12 PM	#23
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it That V6 is a dragon. The only way it won't start and run is if he dumped a coffee can of rusty nuts in the crank case and lit it on fire before he parked it. And even then it might surprise you. They don't really ever die, they just get replaced by kids wanting hot-rods. As for saving the truck, my criteria is about the same as everyone else here. If you have an emotional connection to the truck then you should, no you MUST, save it! If you just look at it and see a pile of rust pits and endless labor toward no goal then part it or sell it to someone that will love it. __________________ Step by steps: Remove primer to reveal original paint Rebuild a carburetor See My Build - Cecilia! Some people are like slinkys. Not worth much but funny as heck when pushed down stairs.

06-15-2013, 09:30 PM	#24
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Keep it and with the V6. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

06-15-2013, 10:13 PM	#25
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: Shouldn't Have washed it Some 305 v6 have no oil filter bypass so it is a good idea to have oil psi gauge. Especially if filter/filter housing has no bypass.

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