most original 60-66 truck in existence?

[64shortc10]

Just found this one on Craigslist, not mine!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2955098388.html
Tony from Norcal
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[Jeff La]

why do they always have to be in California

[1965_chevy]

heres my truck 70000 origional miles box wood is still original and in tact needs cab corner and some patch panels on the box only rust is where the box supports are around the back wheel well front fenders need replacing rockers and floors are solid gona restore it original has a 230 cu and a 3 on the tree

[YBNORML]

I was wondering when you would start posting some pics. I really miss this truck, wish I would never have sold it . However, it definately seems to be in good hands. If you want to check out the link below, it's from when I posted it on here before. If you go to post #16 OEM4ME has some questions for you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471777

[jbgroby]

INteresting radiator hose setup. Were they hard piped like that?

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Plainred65, that is an amazing truck!! Welcome to the forum!! I really like the low option trucks as well since the truck that got me into 64-66 C10s was plain with only heavy duty springs and a 292 as extras. Hope to see more of you and your truck, we need more of your type around here!

I agree. Very nice example of the way most '64-'66 were sold back in the day. As stated in other threads, a lot can be learned from these time pieces. Example, the original base model seats used on '64 and '65's, fawn with cream color borders. '66 base model seats used a different pattern without the cream borders.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

INteresting radiator hose setup. Were they hard piped like that?

Not really, this is the way Chevy V8's in this era came from the factory. A lot can be learned from an original low mileage vehicles if you are into accurate restorations. A few years ago, many on this site did not even know 327's and 292's were green, 283's were gray and 230-250's were blue in trucks up to 1966.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by factorystock

I agree. Very nice example of the way most '64-'66 were sold back in the day. As stated in other threads, a lot can be learned from these time pieces. Example, the original base model seats used on '64 and '65's, fawn with cream color borders. '66 base model seats used a different pattern without the cream borders.

Factorystock, you rule. I must be dense because my level of observation is not near what yours is. The 64-5 cream/fawn detail had escaped me entirely, but I see it clearly now upon review...derrr.
Anyway, glad these details get noticed and brought to light by somebody. Eventually we may compile enough info to actually aid in an accurate restoration effort. Keep it up, eh?

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I was wondering when you would start posting some pics. I really miss this truck, wish I would never have sold it . However, it definately seems to be in good hands. If you want to check out the link below, it's from when I posted it on here before. If you go to post #16 OEM4ME has some questions for you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471777

He's right, anytime you want to post pics of the tank cover, (if it's still there) I'll be watching.

[plainred65]

Originally Posted by 1965_chevy

heres my truck 70000 origional miles box wood is still original and in tact needs cab corner and some patch panels on the box only rust is where the box supports are around the back wheel well front fenders need replacing rockers and floors are solid gona restore it original has a 230 cu and a 3 on the tree

Wow I love your truck 1965 Chevy! Thanks for posting!

[A.T. RockDriller]

Well....I've posted a few pic's of my '66 4000 GMC on a couple other threads..
But it's in pristine..(at least original) condition.
As stated earlier...some bigger trucks out on the farm stayed under cover most of the year.
Mine was spec'd by a Berry Farmer in Corbett, Oregon....at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge...it was in the barn except for about six weeks a year, at which time it made multiple "sorties" to the "Smuckers" or "Scenic Fruit" warehouses...here in Orient..then back to the barn for an oil change and a shot of grease.
The "Big Truck" odometers are six digit spools showing the hundred thousand
column.
She says 097,??? miles..
Everything works, right down to the low air buzzer.
Note the fawn colored firewall....and the silver/gray interior.
The first 4 pic's were before bringing it home.

[A.T. RockDriller]

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[juanz1947]

this is a restored 62 4x4 i seen a pomona swapmeet i owner said it took 9 month to restore it it was very nice sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by juanz1947

this is a restored 62 4x4 i seen a pomona swapmeet i owner said it took 9 month to restore it it was very nice sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

looks like they did a very good job on the resto....sweet 4x4 thanks for sharing the pics

[A.T. RockDriller]

Originally Posted by juanz1947

this is a restored 62 4x4 i seen a pomona swapmeet i owner said it took 9 month to restore it it was very nice sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

Beautiful truck Juan...

Okay...one of you OE specialists..
I haven't spent that much time around '60-'66 Chev's...I'm more checked out on the GMC's.
So I have a couple silly questions...maybe one of yous can clarify things fer an old guy...
First..Was the white lower panel under the dash bezel correct...?
And were the hood hinges & springs galvanized/silver..?
And...my '63 has the manual throttle cable, and it is located directly on the right of the column, next to and level with the ignition key...spaced like the rest of the knobs. Is mine in the wrong spot...?

[jbgroby]

#1 No it is not correct.
#2 No they were semi-gloss or underhood black.
#3 NO the throttle is in the wrong spot on his dash, should be mounted in the panel like yours.

However, having said the above, I'd be damn proud to call that truck MINE.

[A.T. RockDriller]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

#1 No it is not correct.
#2 No they were semi-gloss or underhood black.
#3 NO the throttle is in the wrong spot on his dash, should be mounted in the panel like yours.

However, having said the above, I'd be damn proud to call that truck MINE.

Yes, indeedy...
I sure wish I had his problems.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by A.T. RockDriller

Beautiful truck Juan...

Okay...one of you OE specialists..
I haven't spent that much time around '60-'66 Chev's...I'm more checked out on the GMC's.
So I have a couple silly questions...maybe one of yous can clarify things fer an old guy...
First..Was the white lower panel under the dash bezel correct...?
And were the hood hinges & springs galvanized/silver..?
And...my '63 has the manual throttle cable, and it is located directly on the right of the column, next to and level with the ignition key...spaced like the rest of the knobs. Is mine in the wrong spot...?

I will politely disagree with jb. All the hinges I've seen on Fremont built trucks are plated, not painted. Dull cad or maybe gray phosphate? This detail could be an assembly plant thing or a Chevy/GMC issue.?
The instrument panel, the panel under it, and the steering wheel are all off-white on "custom comfort" interiors in '62.
no input from me on the 4X4 choke/throttle knob locations.

[1963c-10]

I have to agree wit the position of the throttle cable. Iv enever seen them mounted under the dash. Normally to the left of the ignition. The mount its on looks similiar to the 4 way hazards mount, but not quite. Ive only seen the cable pull vents mounted under the dash. But its a great looking truck either way. Thanks for shareing the pics.

[factorystock]

Thanks jaunz1947 for posting the great photos of the '62. It's always refreshing and inspiring to see one brought back to factory condition. Notice the period '62 sales brochure on dash for reference, no wonder it looks so correct. How many are restored with their period barden step bumpers painted correct silver-gray? THe owner resisted the temptation of overdoing the restoration with chrome that the vehicle originally never came with.

[60-66]

Heres a few pictures from my 1962 C10 Shortbed with 14,000 miles.You can see the hood hinges were silver cadmium plated like the bolts under the hood. The hood springs were dark grey/black phosphate. The dash knobs on his truck I would say are all wrong in that they are actually for a Custom cab truck. "T" Throttles are on the RH side of the column. It does also show this as only 60-62 and a picture in the Chevrolet parts books.I think they look great but feel they originally were all black. Many of the "Dealer installed radios" came in kits and all seem to have the deluxe knobs, it may be such that he was just trying to be consistent/matching all the way across the dash ? Either way seeing this truck done right is nice to see. Not many people go to the lengths he did to make them look like they should.

[Dinos63]

Is this a oem jack does any one know? i found it in a truck i bought

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by A.T. RockDriller

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wow what a sweet truck!!great find and a super lucky one too congrats

[aerotruk63]

[aerotruk63]