|
12-08-2008, 01:08 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 12
|
Grandpa's 66
Hey guys my name is Eric and I live in Boise, ID. I have been lurking for a few months but decided I should post up my upcoming project. I'm into Toyota Landcruisers, hot rods, customs, rock crawlers and just about anything that is related to cars and trucks. My first truck was a 65 C10 that I bought before I even had a drivers license and then I sold it a few months later for a profit. I regret selling that truck so soon but now 10 years later I have a nicer truck to work with. The 65 had a fair amount of rust.
I inherited this truck from my grandpa. It was purchased by my great grandpa in the early 70's. He bought it with the camper on it. Before he passed away he gave it to my grandpa about 6 or 7 years ago. The only thing he did to it was move it down to his place and there it has sat. A few months ago my grandpa asked if I still wanted it because he knew that I have always liked the truck so of course I said yes. My short term goal for the truck is to get the camper off of it and get it back on the road since it has been sitting for many years. My long term goal is to put a small block crate motor in it with an automatic tranny. I also want to put an Airride suspension on it with some nice 20" wheels and then clean up the body and paint it (I'm still undecided on the color). For the interior I want to put a newer Silverado seat in it. My great grandpa added two extra fuel tanks so those need to go and the fuel doors that are on each side of the bed need to be removed. Other than that the body is in pretty good shape with virtually no rust. I still need to go get the truck from my grandpa's in Fruitland which is only about 45 miles from Boise. I plan on getting started this winter and I'm sure it will be an ongoing project for a while since this is not my only project. I will add pics as I make progress over the next few months. |
|
|
|
12-08-2008, 01:37 PM
|
#2 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
Posts: 2,882
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Welcome!! Thats looks like a solid truck!
|
|
|
|
|
12-08-2008, 01:51 PM
|
#3 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kansas City, KS
Posts: 3,906
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
emk_cruisers:
Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. You have a very nice, unmolested survivor. It sounds like you have a solid vision of what you want to do with it. Good luck with the build and don't forget to post pictures often...we all like pictures! PS-the saddle tanks, fuel tank changeover valve and the fill doors are a dealer option and will fetch some cash, so I wouldn't scrape them. They were very popular on the Chevy C20 Custom Camper trucks of the sixties. |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 12:35 AM
|
#4 |
|
60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,251
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Welcome to the board!
Looks like a nice truck for your build. Is it a C10? looks like it in the pics....
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 01:01 AM
|
#5 |
|
1 thing at a time is progress.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground GA
Posts: 5,511
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Welcome aboard, from North Georgia. Nice looking truck with some good history.
__________________
Alan
Philippians 2:14-16 |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 09:40 AM
|
#6 |
|
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!Great looking truck and good luck with the rebuild!
__________________
-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 12:41 PM
|
#7 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 12
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 03:24 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Phoenix Az
Posts: 432
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Welcome to the forums.
You've got a very, very nice truck there. I actually love it just how it sets now. You don't see to many of them in such good original shape, especially ones that have a family history like yours does. |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 03:39 PM
|
#9 |
|
Shloooooong bed member #2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Millington Tn.
Posts: 1,864
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Welcome from Tn. and congrats on the getting the family truck. we do love pictures here. and I'm really interested in the condition of the wood in the bed, being covered for so long.
__________________
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 Last edited by 4dranch; 12-10-2008 at 08:40 AM. |
|
|
|
|
12-09-2008, 06:02 PM
|
#10 |
|
Its Deja Vu time again
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA
Posts: 815
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Yeah no kidding I wonder what the bed looks like. Thats if there was no water leaks into the bed.
|
|
|
|
|
12-11-2008, 01:52 PM
|
#11 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Newburgh, IN
Posts: 1,247
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
EMK,
Welcome to the board from southern Indiana. I inherited my grandpas truck from my dad. I'm fifty now, but remember riding in both the front and back when I was a kid. My grandpa hauled everything from steers to hogs to gravel in his, so it was not in quite the shape yours is. Keep us all posted with pics, so you don't get one of these.....  This is a great group of guys with a wealth of knowledge to share, but they do love their pics! Bob (olCurt) (Curt was my grandpa) Here is a pic of my dad, me and my son with the truck when I inherited it. |
|
|
|
|
12-11-2008, 04:07 PM
|
#12 |
|
100% gearhead
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 313
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Welcome to the forum from another Boisean! Get in touch and we can get together over a six-pack some time!
|
|
|
|
|
12-12-2008, 12:16 PM
|
#13 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 12
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-12-2008, 12:18 PM
|
#14 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 12
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-12-2008, 12:31 PM
|
#15 | |
|
Shloooooong bed member #2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Millington Tn.
Posts: 1,864
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Quote:
Keep us posted..and have a safe Holiday
__________________
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
12-13-2008, 12:12 AM
|
#16 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 257
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Quote:
 For a snow country truck that looks really good, the fenders look solid. How many miles on that truck?
__________________
'65 Chevy shortbed stepside. |
|
|
|
|
|
12-13-2008, 01:53 AM
|
#17 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Satsop, WA
Posts: 606
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Nice rig...
 Welcome and keep us posted on your progress...
__________________
1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD |
|
|
|
|
12-13-2008, 07:54 AM
|
#18 |
|
Rottenwood Garage Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Posts: 4,321
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Do yourself a favor..........do it right, do it slow, do it nice, dont get in over your head and NEVER, never, never sell it! You will regret it the rest of your life!!!!
__________________
2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!! Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! |
|
|
|
|
02-08-2015, 05:56 PM
|
#19 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 12
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Well after six years I guess it's time to update my thread even though not much has happened. I brought the truck home like planned and got rid of the camper and then moved the truck into the shop. Other hobbies/vehicles, kids/wife, work and etc. pushed the truck to the back burner. Last winter I finally put some mystery marvel oil in the cylinders, put a new fuel pump and battery in it and got it to run and also had the front seat reupholstered. It ran ok for sitting so long but still needed lots work to get back on the road and once again it got back burnered until now. Today I loaded the truck back on the trailer and will be taking it to a shop tomorrow morning. So hopefully with some professional help she will be back on the road soon. First thing they will do is get it running, driving and stopping properly and then lower it (4/6 or 5/7 static drop) and new front brakes. After I get it back I will have the wheels powdercoated and get some new tires and hubcaps on it. I would also like to add AC this year so I can drive it in the summer.
 
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2015, 06:20 PM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Clinton township, MI
Posts: 1,192
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Nice solid looking truck. Seat looks great also.
__________________
It only has original paint once |
|
|
|
|
02-08-2015, 06:25 PM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: peoria, il
Posts: 112
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Man, I'd get a buffer and some compound and polish that baby up and drive it the way it is...paint wise anyway,lowering a bit never hurts
How did the bed wood look after taking out the camper?? Wish I had my Grandpas 63 Chevy, I have a few pictures of it lettered up for our families Deep Rock station from the 60's that was the inspiration for buying my 62...but it was sold some time in the late 60's, you're very lucky to have something like this passed down |
|
|
|
|
02-10-2015, 03:33 PM
|
#22 | ||
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 12
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Quote:
Quote:
The bed wood is in decent shape but it didn't always have the camper on it and I think my grandpa used it like a truck but it's definitely solid and not rotted. Will get a picture later on when I get the truck back. |
||
|
|
|
|
02-10-2015, 04:41 PM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posts: 25
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Wow....your truck looks to be in great condition....love the patina. The new seat is nice. Did you buy a kit or did you send it out and have it done.
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2015, 01:50 AM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Posts: 84
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Looks like a good one , hope to see it cruising the Treasure Valley this summer!
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2015, 12:49 PM
|
#25 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: Grandpa's 66
Truck looks to be in great shape! What does it have for an engine? Good to see your back on it.
__________________
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 |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
