65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 03-17-2013, 07:56 PM

Well, I been looking high and low for a 63' to 66' BBW Short Fleet ever since Del pressured me out of the last one

, yesterday I found a decent one that runs fantastic with a 327/350 power plant, an older restored truck that has some minor rust issues but nothing too severe that I can definitely live with, I think the only thing the truck needs is some 2 toning, a white top with white inserts on the sides and the white around the grill would really set it off (the grill will probably be changed to a 63' grill later anyway

) plus a tilt from our own Kevin Hernandez to make it look like it came with it, and I'm thinking some polished slots on this one...... So in all said I give you the Pumpkin!!!!

**lolife99** · 03-17-2013, 08:02 PM

Wow.
Super nice BBW truck.
Rene,... is the '63 grille thing a personal preference?
I love the 64-66 trucks and grilles so much better.
Just curious?

Why can't some of these trucks be in the midwest,...

socaljess · 03-17-2013, 08:39 PM

nice score looks really clean bro

Pop's C-10 · 03-17-2013, 08:47 PM

she is a beauty..

C/10 King · 03-17-2013, 09:23 PM

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she is a beauty..

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Originally Posted by socaljess

nice score looks really clean bro

Thanks guys!!!

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Wow.
Super nice BBW truck.
Rene,... is the '63 grille thing a personal preference?
I love the 64-66 trucks and grilles so much better.
Just curious?

Why can't some of these trucks be in the midwest,...

Yes Keith, I definitely have a thing for 63' grills!

hopped up · 03-17-2013, 09:39 PM

Great score !!! AGAIN Rene!! Your plans for it I'm really diggin
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CRGRS 66 · 03-17-2013, 10:59 PM

beautiful truck!

C/10 King · 03-17-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Great score !!! AGAIN Rene!! Your plans for it I'm really diggin
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Thanks Andy, I'm going to talk to the painter tomorrow.

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beautiful truck!

Thank you.

Mad Rods · 03-17-2013, 11:43 PM

Badass!
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BrianV · 03-17-2013, 11:46 PM

Awesome man
You wanna sell it!!!!!!!!!!

I love your plans for it

greens69 · 03-18-2013, 12:19 AM

Great looking truck!!
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64shortc10 · 03-18-2013, 12:26 AM

Nice score Rene! Glad all the time I spend on Craigslist went to something good! And that grill looks familiar too

Tony from Norcal
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pestwagon · 03-18-2013, 12:55 AM

Rene nice find! It looks like it has a 2/4 drop already. Clean interior too! Real nice! Motor pics?

Slow Build · 03-18-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Well, I been looking high and low for a 63' to 66' BBW Short Fleet ever since Del pressured me out of the last one

I was a little sad when you sold the Grey Goose but it went to a good place. I'm glad to here you still wanted to get a 63-66. I was thinking you didn't like us.

I'll admit the Pumpkin looks more appropriate for C10 royalty. Please don't let anybody talk you into selling this one for at least a little while longer this time. I can't wait to see what you got planned for it.

C/10 King · 03-18-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Nice score Rene! Glad all the time I spend on Craigslist went to something good! And that grill looks familiar too

Tony from Norcal
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Thanks tony, I couldn't have done it without you!!!! and good eye that's your old grill.

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Originally Posted by pestwagon

Rene nice find! It looks like it has a 2/4 drop already. Clean interior too! Real nice! Motor pics?

Motor pic's tomorrow.

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Great looking truck!!
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BrianV

Awesome man
You wanna sell it!!!!!!!!!!

I love your plans for it

Did Del tell you to ask me that? Haha.

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Badass!
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Thanks!!!

C/10 King · 03-18-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I was a little sad when you sold the Grey Goose but it went to a good place. I'm glad to here you still wanted to get a 63-66. I was thinking you didn't like us.

I'll admit the Pumpkin looks more appropriate for C10 royalty. Please don't let anybody talk you into selling this one for at least a little while longer this time. I can't wait to see what you got planned for it.

Rich, I've really come to appreciate this body style, and after I sold the goose I immediately started to look for a replacement to no avail, like i said this truck is real nice but far from flawless and that's okay but it was the way it handled that turned me on, oh the 200 mile drive home was a kick in the pants!!!!

oem4me · 03-18-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Well, I been looking high and low for a 63' to 66' BBW Short Fleet ever since Del pressured me out of the last one

, yesterday I found a decent one that runs fantastic with a 327/350 power plant, an older restored truck that has some minor rust issues but nothing too severe that I can definitely live with, I think the only thing the truck needs is some 2 toning, a white top with white inserts on the sides and the white around the grill would really set it off (the grill will probably be changed to a 63' grill later anyway

) plus a tilt from our own Kevin Hernandez to make it look like it came with it, and I'm thinking some polished slots on this one...... So in all said I give you the Pumpkin!!!!

Yep, I agree on the paint upgrades. Just for fun I'd start with the side inserts and grill surround, then take a look before you do the top. It's a slightly less showy approach the factory used on occasion that could work well with this one (remember the grey goose?). You da man!

Slow Build · 03-18-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

I've really come to appreciate this body style

I'm happy we have you back.

C/10 King · 03-18-2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Yep, I agree on the paint upgrades. Just for fun I'd start with the side inserts and grill surround, then take a look before you do the top. It's a slightly less showy approach the factory used on occasion that could work well with this one (remember the grey goose?). You da man!

Bruce! That's a fantastic Idea, I think I'll try that first.

No, you are the MAN!

C/10 King · 03-18-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I'm happy we have you back.

Thanks Rich, I'm verrrry glad to be back!!!!

Slow Build · 03-18-2013, 02:27 AM

Visual aids. I like em both ways.

darkhorse970 · 03-18-2013, 06:08 AM

Nice!! I like the orange alot!

72BlckButy · 03-18-2013, 09:37 AM

Nice buy Rene!!!
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C/10 King · 03-18-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Visual aids. I like em both ways.

Oh Rich! thanks for posting those pic's! That third photo is really turning me on, that could be me waving!

I love that look!

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Nice!! I like the orange alot!

It is a beautiful color.

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Nice buy Rene!!!
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Thanks Nate!

72BlckButy · 03-18-2013, 03:10 PM

I have to agree Rene. When I saw the third pic above with just the white splitting the orange I thought that was the one for me.
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03-17-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Well, I been looking high and low for a 63' to 66' BBW Short Fleet ever since Del pressured me out of the last one , yesterday I found a decent one that runs fantastic with a 327/350 power plant, an older restored truck that has some minor rust issues but nothing too severe that I can definitely live with, I think the only thing the truck needs is some 2 toning, a white top with white inserts on the sides and the white around the grill would really set it off (the grill will probably be changed to a 63' grill later anyway ) plus a tilt from our own Kevin Hernandez to make it look like it came with it, and I'm thinking some polished slots on this one...... So in all said I give you the Pumpkin!!!! 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"

03-17-2013, 08:02 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Wow. Super nice BBW truck. Rene,... is the '63 grille thing a personal preference? I love the 64-66 trucks and grilles so much better. Just curious? Why can't some of these trucks be in the midwest,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-17-2013, 08:39 PM	#3
socaljess Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: CORONA CALIFORNIA Posts: 120	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" nice score looks really clean bro __________________ project 66 flat n low

03-17-2013, 08:47 PM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" she is a beauty.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

03-17-2013, 09:39 PM	#6
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Great score !!! AGAIN Rene!! Your plans for it I'm really diggin Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2013, 10:59 PM	#7
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" beautiful truck! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

03-17-2013, 11:43 PM	#9
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Badass! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

03-17-2013, 11:46 PM	#10
BrianV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 364	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Awesome man You wanna sell it!!!!!!!!!! I love your plans for it

03-18-2013, 12:19 AM	#11
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Great looking truck!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra

03-18-2013, 12:26 AM	#12
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Nice score Rene! Glad all the time I spend on Craigslist went to something good! And that grill looks familiar too Tony from Norcal Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-18-2013, 12:55 AM	#13
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Rene nice find! It looks like it has a 2/4 drop already. Clean interior too! Real nice! Motor pics?

03-18-2013, 02:27 AM	#21
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Visual aids. I like em both ways. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-18-2013, 06:08 AM	#22
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Nice!! I like the orange alot! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

03-18-2013, 09:37 AM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" Nice buy Rene!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -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)

03-18-2013, 03:10 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 65' Short Fleet BBW "The Pumpkin" I have to agree Rene. When I saw the third pic above with just the white splitting the orange I thought that was the one for me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -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)



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