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PoC10 · 06-13-2017, 01:22 PM

Okay, so lets shorten up this long complicated story by saying I will probably soon be inheriting a truck that I know nothing about, no history of it.

So, I would like some input on your ideas of what it might be.

I have two pictures of it and not much information at all as I do not have the truck yet. I have been told it runs and needs minor work. To me it appears to be a late 80'S - 90'S model bed and some sort of cab sleeper on an older model (I'm thinking 60) truck.

However, it is a dually and I'm not sure if this was a thing in 1960 so it may be that someone swapped the 60 cab onto the newer model truck. Just wanted to see what you all think about it. The interior appeared to all be custom, I only got a quick glance at it.

I am new to C10's but pretty well knowledgeable about cars in general so working on it shouldn't be a problem if I can just figure out what this Frankenstein is. Thanks in advance for any help and I look forward to the project. I will keep you all informed of the progress.

**Captainfab** · 06-13-2017, 11:41 PM

The only thing I see that is a '60 Chevy truck is the cab and front sheetmetal. Without seeing the frame and suspension is is impossible to say for sure but I am doubtful that it is a 1960 frame and running gear.

**slepysal** · 06-14-2017, 01:03 PM

A god idea gone wrong ?

bpmcgee · 06-14-2017, 02:42 PM

Fab certainly knows better than me, but to me it looks like a '60 LWB 3/4 ton pickup that someone took the bed off of and replaced with a mini-sleeper and the bed of an '80s F*rd.

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jchav62 · 06-14-2017, 02:54 PM

That's a Chevy bed, 90's. Looks like it can be something cool. With a 60's style dually bed like Dino did a while back. I still see potential...

Fab is right though... the only thing 1960 is the body.

jchav62 · 06-14-2017, 02:58 PM

Like this... it was custom made.

Ken Cook · 06-14-2017, 08:59 PM

I agree, without seeing the engine bay and undercarriage, it could be a cab swap on to a 3500 or a bed swap on to a C-30.

rwdmayhem · 06-17-2017, 08:41 AM

If it has an TBI or EFI engine its definitely a 60 cab on a 3500 frame.

**Clyde65** · 06-17-2017, 09:00 AM

It also could have been back-halved too!

PoC10 · 06-20-2017, 02:56 PM

Thank you for all the replies. I should have it home soon and will be able to get more pictures and start working on getting it back on the road. I will keep everyone updated and of course, post pictures!

PoC10 · 06-20-2017, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Like this... it was custom made.

This makes me happy in the pants

LostMy65 · 06-20-2017, 03:02 PM

I'd dump the newer bed and put the correct bed on it or make it a flatbed.

shp4man · 06-20-2017, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostmy65

i'd dump the newer bed and put the correct bed on it or make it a flatbed.

+1

forestb · 06-20-2017, 03:39 PM

I sure hope the back of that cab was not modified.

06-13-2017, 01:22 PM	#1
PoC10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Prattville Posts: 3	Any ideas what this is?! Okay, so lets shorten up this long complicated story by saying I will probably soon be inheriting a truck that I know nothing about, no history of it. So, I would like some input on your ideas of what it might be. I have two pictures of it and not much information at all as I do not have the truck yet. I have been told it runs and needs minor work. To me it appears to be a late 80'S - 90'S model bed and some sort of cab sleeper on an older model (I'm thinking 60) truck. However, it is a dually and I'm not sure if this was a thing in 1960 so it may be that someone swapped the 60 cab onto the newer model truck. Just wanted to see what you all think about it. The interior appeared to all be custom, I only got a quick glance at it. I am new to C10's but pretty well knowledgeable about cars in general so working on it shouldn't be a problem if I can just figure out what this Frankenstein is. Thanks in advance for any help and I look forward to the project. I will keep you all informed of the progress.

06-13-2017, 11:41 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: Any ideas what this is?! The only thing I see that is a '60 Chevy truck is the cab and front sheetmetal. Without seeing the frame and suspension is is impossible to say for sure but I am doubtful that it is a 1960 frame and running gear. __________________ 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

06-14-2017, 01:03 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Any ideas what this is?! A god idea gone wrong ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-14-2017, 02:42 PM	#4
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Any ideas what this is?! Fab certainly knows better than me, but to me it looks like a '60 LWB 3/4 ton pickup that someone took the bed off of and replaced with a mini-sleeper and the bed of an '80s F*rd. B

06-14-2017, 02:54 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Any ideas what this is?! That's a Chevy bed, 90's. Looks like it can be something cool. With a 60's style dually bed like Dino did a while back. I still see potential... Fab is right though... the only thing 1960 is the body. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-14-2017, 02:58 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Any ideas what this is?! Like this... it was custom made. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-14-2017, 08:59 PM	#7
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: Any ideas what this is?! I agree, without seeing the engine bay and undercarriage, it could be a cab swap on to a 3500 or a bed swap on to a C-30.

06-17-2017, 08:41 AM	#8
rwdmayhem Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CO Posts: 58	Re: Any ideas what this is?! If it has an TBI or EFI engine its definitely a 60 cab on a 3500 frame.

06-17-2017, 09:00 AM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,543	Re: Any ideas what this is?! It also could have been back-halved too! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-20-2017, 02:56 PM	#10
PoC10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Prattville Posts: 3	Re: Any ideas what this is?! Thank you for all the replies. I should have it home soon and will be able to get more pictures and start working on getting it back on the road. I will keep everyone updated and of course, post pictures!

06-20-2017, 03:02 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,525	Re: Any ideas what this is?! I'd dump the newer bed and put the correct bed on it or make it a flatbed. __________________ 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

06-20-2017, 03:39 PM	#14
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,611	Re: Any ideas what this is?! I sure hope the back of that cab was not modified.

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