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nikwho · 10-04-2010, 04:41 PM

Thanks guys! Perhaps one day I will join the 60-66 crowd. I have always had a soft spot for these trucks! Unfortunately I have a soft spot for too many of these old chevy's!

nikwho · 08-13-2011, 09:10 PM

Man, talk about binging this thread back from the dead! So, for the past year, I have kept the phone number of this trucks owner saved in my cell phone! My wife held up her end of the bargain and I was able to buy a '67 Pontiac GTO. I was initially looking for a chevelle but fell for the goat. Anyway, a friend of mine was looking for a truck and we called the guy that owned this truck. The guy still had it! Had not advertised it since a year ago when I looked at it. My friend bought it this morning! He is super stoked about it! It fired right up when he went over there. He got it for a smokin deal! We are in the process of rebuilding the carb right now. Maybe he'll join the forum and post up on this thread!

nikwho · 08-13-2011, 10:09 PM

does anyone have a picture of the stock throttle return spring and bracket? The way that the return spring mounted did not look correct.

LostMy65 · 08-14-2011, 01:46 AM

This is a cool turn out.

Hope your friend joins the forum.

glos55 · 08-14-2011, 07:07 AM

Hey maybe you can buy it from your friend? Just kidding! Great end to this story!!!!!

ThumpinCR · 08-15-2011, 01:50 AM

Well I am the new owner of this truck. Here are a few pics the day I brought it home. My plan is to start driving this thing as soon as possible. I have alot of plans for this truck but I want to keep it driving as much as possible during restoration. This truck has been sitting for several years, so I have alot to do before I am comfortable driving it.

LostMy65 · 08-15-2011, 02:17 AM

^Welcome!

Glad to see you here.

That truck looks good to drive as is.

LeftCoast32 · 08-15-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThumpinCR

Well I am the new owner of this truck. Here are a few pics the day I brought it home. My plan is to start driving this thing as soon as possible. I have alot of plans for this truck but I want to keep it driving as much as possible during restoration. This truck has been sitting for several years, so I have alot to do before I am comfortable driving it.

Welcome to the site! That is a killer '66!!

Take your time and get everything up and working good and I am sure it will be a great daily driver during the restoration process.

I have been driving my '66 every day for over 2 years while I gather everything for the restoration.

Keep us posted on your build.

bubba327 · 08-15-2011, 09:47 PM

Glad to hear things turned out for everybody!! Welcome aboard .
And take lots of pictures for your build thread!!

**pdxhall** · 08-15-2011, 11:25 PM

great to see another LWB join the site...looks like a great truck. Good luck with the build.

markeb01 · 08-15-2011, 11:27 PM

Welcome to the site. Beautiful truck. I'm glad it ended up with a new forum member!

66K10383 · 08-16-2011, 12:53 AM

HOLY **** that is nice. Did you pay 2,000. If so thats WAYYYYY worth it. I cant belive nikwho didnot buy it right away when it was posted on his birthday after he drives by it every day. super nice truck!

**Captainfab** · 08-16-2011, 01:25 AM

Welcome to the forum

That looks like a very nice truck. Post some more pics when you get a chance.

ThumpinCR · 08-16-2011, 01:47 AM

I actually paid less than $2k!! $1300!! The day I bought it, nikwho and I rebuilt the carb. Today I replaced belts, Radiator hoses, all fluids & filters, and drained the old gas. I filled it up with fresh gas and it fired right up. Some minor adjustments to the carb and me and my kids were cruising! I have been smiling ear to ear all day. I did figure out after driving around most of the afternoon that none of my lights work.

So I get to spend tomorrow figuring out whats wrong. Otherwise I can not believe how nice this truck drives.

LostMy65 · 08-16-2011, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThumpinCR

I actually paid less than $2k!! $1300!! The day I bought it, nikwho and I rebuilt the carb. Today I replaced belts, Radiator hoses, all fluids & filters, and drained the old gas. I filled it up with fresh gas and it fired right up. Some minor adjustments to the carb and me and my kids were cruising! I have been smiling ear to ear all day. I did figure out after driving around most of the afternoon that none of my lights work.

So I get to spend tomorrow figuring out whats wrong. Otherwise I can not believe how nice this truck drives.

$1300?

Man, that would of been a score at $2000.

How about some pics of the inside and motor?
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ThumpinCR · 08-16-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

$1300?

Man, that would of been a score at $2000.

How about some pics of the inside and motor?
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I will take same pictures tomorrow and post em up here.

Max1775 · 08-16-2011, 08:28 PM

Awesome score! That was a heck of a price.
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tmills213 · 08-16-2011, 09:40 PM

Nice find. I have a 64 camper special 292 4sp I saved from a family member's cabin. last plated in 99. I had to put new fuel pump and rebuilt carbs and she was rocking. Tank was rusted so I am using a boat tank in the bed for now. I think you had mentioned that you wanted to lower it right? I did lower it but am having a few issues with the overload spring bracket. It hits pretty hard on decent bumps but smooth as can be normally. I used 98 tj springs (4cyl) in the back and it sat about 4-5" out back and then I cut one coil off (playing it safe) in the front. Wish I went a little more but that got about 2" or so. Let me know how your build goes if you change anything out since it seems like I have not found many 3/4 camper specials on here.

thanks

ThumpinCR · 08-17-2011, 01:47 AM

I started a new thread with some more pictures...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480072

entourageguy · 08-17-2011, 09:06 AM

glad to hear that the truck found a place on this site.

shortbed70 · 08-17-2011, 10:35 AM

Screaming deal man! I looked at a c20 here with 85000 "original" miles and the paint was kinda rough but straight body 327/4speed and he wanted 4k and wasnt comming down.
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LostMy65 · 08-17-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikwho

does anyone have a picture of the stock throttle return spring and bracket? The way that the return spring mounted did not look correct.

Thanks for pointing your friend to that truck.

I'm jealous he got such a screaming good deal, but I'm happy it has a good home.

10-04-2010, 04:41 PM	#51
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Thanks guys! Perhaps one day I will join the 60-66 crowd. I have always had a soft spot for these trucks! Unfortunately I have a soft spot for too many of these old chevy's! __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

08-13-2011, 09:10 PM	#52
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Man, talk about binging this thread back from the dead! So, for the past year, I have kept the phone number of this trucks owner saved in my cell phone! My wife held up her end of the bargain and I was able to buy a '67 Pontiac GTO. I was initially looking for a chevelle but fell for the goat. Anyway, a friend of mine was looking for a truck and we called the guy that owned this truck. The guy still had it! Had not advertised it since a year ago when I looked at it. My friend bought it this morning! He is super stoked about it! It fired right up when he went over there. He got it for a smokin deal! We are in the process of rebuilding the carb right now. Maybe he'll join the forum and post up on this thread! __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

08-13-2011, 10:09 PM	#53
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow does anyone have a picture of the stock throttle return spring and bracket? The way that the return spring mounted did not look correct. __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

08-14-2011, 01:46 AM	#54
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow This is a cool turn out. Hope your friend joins the forum. __________________ 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

08-14-2011, 07:07 AM	#55
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Hey maybe you can buy it from your friend? Just kidding! Great end to this story!!!!!

08-15-2011, 01:50 AM	#56
ThumpinCR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 15	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Well I am the new owner of this truck. Here are a few pics the day I brought it home. My plan is to start driving this thing as soon as possible. I have alot of plans for this truck but I want to keep it driving as much as possible during restoration. This truck has been sitting for several years, so I have alot to do before I am comfortable driving it. Attached Images

08-15-2011, 02:17 AM	#57
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow ^Welcome! Glad to see you here. That truck looks good to drive as is. __________________ 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

08-15-2011, 09:47 PM	#59
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Glad to hear things turned out for everybody!! Welcome aboard . And take lots of pictures for your build thread!! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

08-15-2011, 11:25 PM	#60
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,085	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow great to see another LWB join the site...looks like a great truck. Good luck with the build.

08-15-2011, 11:27 PM	#61
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Welcome to the site. Beautiful truck. I'm glad it ended up with a new forum member!

08-16-2011, 12:53 AM	#62
66K10383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Spokane Posts: 42	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow HOLY **** that is nice. Did you pay 2,000. If so thats WAYYYYY worth it. I cant belive nikwho didnot buy it right away when it was posted on his birthday after he drives by it every day. super nice truck!

08-16-2011, 01:25 AM	#63
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Welcome to the forum That looks like a very nice truck. Post some more pics when you get a chance. __________________ 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

08-16-2011, 01:47 AM	#64
ThumpinCR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 15	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow I actually paid less than $2k!! $1300!! The day I bought it, nikwho and I rebuilt the carb. Today I replaced belts, Radiator hoses, all fluids & filters, and drained the old gas. I filled it up with fresh gas and it fired right up. Some minor adjustments to the carb and me and my kids were cruising! I have been smiling ear to ear all day. I did figure out after driving around most of the afternoon that none of my lights work. So I get to spend tomorrow figuring out whats wrong. Otherwise I can not believe how nice this truck drives. __________________ 1966 Chevy C-10 1986 Chevy K-10 2013 Chevy 2500HD D-Max 2015 Chevy Tahoe

08-16-2011, 08:28 PM	#67
Max1775 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 251	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Awesome score! That was a heck of a price. Posted via Mobile Device

08-16-2011, 09:40 PM	#68
tmills213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Normal il Posts: 173	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow Nice find. I have a 64 camper special 292 4sp I saved from a family member's cabin. last plated in 99. I had to put new fuel pump and rebuilt carbs and she was rocking. Tank was rusted so I am using a boat tank in the bed for now. I think you had mentioned that you wanted to lower it right? I did lower it but am having a few issues with the overload spring bracket. It hits pretty hard on decent bumps but smooth as can be normally. I used 98 tj springs (4cyl) in the back and it sat about 4-5" out back and then I cut one coil off (playing it safe) in the front. Wish I went a little more but that got about 2" or so. Let me know how your build goes if you change anything out since it seems like I have not found many 3/4 camper specials on here. thanks



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08-17-2011, 01:47 AM	#69
ThumpinCR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 15	Re: looking at a '66 to potentially buy tomorrow I started a new thread with some more pictures... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480072 __________________ 1966 Chevy C-10 1986 Chevy K-10 2013 Chevy 2500HD D-Max 2015 Chevy Tahoe

08-17-2011, 09:06 AM	#70
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08-17-2011, 10:35 AM	#71
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