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scottveazie · 09-05-2011, 07:06 PM

Well, I finally got around to taking some pics of my '65 C20. A little background on it:
Bought new in '65 by my grandpa, who kept it garaged in with a canopy on it from '69 until he gave the truck to me in 2008. Rebuilt the original 283 back in '92, has 4 speed with granny low. Some of the changes I've made was to remove the good condition but ugly canopy, put the tailgate back on with the original chains, change the intake manifold to a '66 quadrajet intake and put a '78 Firebird quadrajet on it. I am also in the process of changing the axle to a 14 bolt ff, I've got the new brackets, but need help welding them onto the axle at the right angle. It's been in the bed for about 2 months now, trying to go from the super low 4.56 to a 3.46. Right now it's just too low. Anybody in the PNW want to help me get this axle in?

**pdxhall** · 09-05-2011, 07:25 PM

You're a lucky man to have such a nice truck handed down to you by your grandpa. I haven't seen any stock survivors as nice as that. I'm turnin' green with envy.

**yote1234** · 09-05-2011, 07:32 PM

nice truck !!!! sorry cant help.. 2000 miles between us..

66farmer · 09-05-2011, 07:45 PM

Good looking truck. There,s nothing better than a family truck.

scottveazie · 09-05-2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks guys, I do feel really lucky to have such a nice original. I'm actually trying to find the original hubcaps for a 3/4 ton that don't cost a fortune as well, as someday hope to put the hard to find Custom Camper badges on it that are for a '65. Never actually seen the '65 ones, only '66 in real life. I almost got someone locally to trade their wheels and caps (stock) for my wheels, but they backed out. I'm also going to recover the seat as the upholstry is torn and is covered by the saddle blanket cover. Here are a few more I took today...

Turkey · 09-05-2011, 08:12 PM

sweet ride....enjoy it.

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2011, 08:14 PM

Very Nice truck, I too am green with envy!

willyp · 09-05-2011, 10:11 PM

very nice truck and great story.

niterider65 · 09-05-2011, 10:17 PM

I like the 63 plates on the 65

jimmydean · 09-05-2011, 10:30 PM

Wow, I love it! Welcome from Beaverton.

**jocko** · 09-05-2011, 10:35 PM

i like the nixon/agnew bumper sticker - perfect!

**Captainfab** · 09-06-2011, 01:00 AM

Very nice truck Scott

I could weld those mounts on for you, but I'm a ways away from you. I might know of someone in Vancouver that could weld them on for you. Let me check on that.

**tazattitude** · 09-06-2011, 05:44 AM

Super sharp clean truck. Nice that you got that from your grandpa.
On a super low granny gear, can't you just start off in second. I thought I remember doing that when I had a low gear 4 speed truck before.

corvettejim1968 · 09-06-2011, 09:21 AM

i like this truck. really like the engine compartment i don't like chrome under the hood and that Chevy orange and satin black just look so good together. the only thing i would change is the wheels if it was mine. i put on the Chevy truck rally wheels on mine everything was new (rims, center caps, rings) total cost $450 and they look great.

Slowtruk · 09-06-2011, 06:03 PM

WOW!

I too love the bumper sticker. You are a lucky lucky man and dont forget it.

scottveazie · 09-06-2011, 08:59 PM

Actually yes, I do start in second right now, although she's turning some serious RPM's on the freeway, would love to get those down. By 30 I'm already in 4th gear. The bumper sticker was my idea, it's actually mounted on a magnetic sheet, so it's easily removed for cleaning. I thought something period correct would spruce it up and make it a little more unique, along with the vintage plates.

jbgroby · 09-06-2011, 10:02 PM

The bumper stickers look new, I guess thay made them better wat back then. Lasted way longer than the "Dynamic Duo".

What caught my eye was the step incert, I'm adding two of them to my ride also. OR shoud it be like a horse? Only mount from the driverside?

corvettejim1968 · 09-06-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scottveazie

Actually yes, I do start in second right now, although she's turning some serious RPM's on the freeway, would love to get those down. By 30 I'm already in 4th gear. The bumper sticker was my idea, it's actually mounted on a magnetic sheet, so it's easily removed for cleaning. I thought something period correct would spruce it up and make it a little more unique, along with the vintage plates.

i have 3:73 gears in all 3 of my vehicals at 70mph my Corvette turns 2400 rpm in 4th gear.

09-05-2011, 07:06 PM	#1
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Finally pics of my '65 Well, I finally got around to taking some pics of my '65 C20. A little background on it: Bought new in '65 by my grandpa, who kept it garaged in with a canopy on it from '69 until he gave the truck to me in 2008. Rebuilt the original 283 back in '92, has 4 speed with granny low. Some of the changes I've made was to remove the good condition but ugly canopy, put the tailgate back on with the original chains, change the intake manifold to a '66 quadrajet intake and put a '78 Firebird quadrajet on it. I am also in the process of changing the axle to a 14 bolt ff, I've got the new brackets, but need help welding them onto the axle at the right angle. It's been in the bed for about 2 months now, trying to go from the super low 4.56 to a 3.46. Right now it's just too low. Anybody in the PNW want to help me get this axle in? Attached Images

09-05-2011, 07:25 PM	#2
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: Finally pics of my '65 You're a lucky man to have such a nice truck handed down to you by your grandpa. I haven't seen any stock survivors as nice as that. I'm turnin' green with envy.

09-05-2011, 07:32 PM	#3
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,327	Re: Finally pics of my '65 nice truck !!!! sorry cant help.. 2000 miles between us.. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-05-2011, 07:45 PM	#4
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: Finally pics of my '65 Good looking truck. There,s nothing better than a family truck.

09-05-2011, 08:07 PM	#5
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Finally pics of my '65 Thanks guys, I do feel really lucky to have such a nice original. I'm actually trying to find the original hubcaps for a 3/4 ton that don't cost a fortune as well, as someday hope to put the hard to find Custom Camper badges on it that are for a '65. Never actually seen the '65 ones, only '66 in real life. I almost got someone locally to trade their wheels and caps (stock) for my wheels, but they backed out. I'm also going to recover the seat as the upholstry is torn and is covered by the saddle blanket cover. Here are a few more I took today... Attached Images

09-05-2011, 08:12 PM	#6
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Finally pics of my '65 sweet ride....enjoy it. __________________

09-05-2011, 08:14 PM	#7
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willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Finally pics of my '65 very nice truck and great story. __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

09-05-2011, 10:17 PM	#9
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: Finally pics of my '65 I like the 63 plates on the 65

09-05-2011, 10:30 PM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Finally pics of my '65 Wow, I love it! Welcome from Beaverton. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

09-05-2011, 10:35 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Finally pics of my '65 i like the nixon/agnew bumper sticker - perfect!

09-06-2011, 01:00 AM	#12
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tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Finally pics of my '65 Super sharp clean truck. Nice that you got that from your grandpa. On a super low granny gear, can't you just start off in second. I thought I remember doing that when I had a low gear 4 speed truck before. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

09-06-2011, 09:21 AM	#14
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: Finally pics of my '65 i like this truck. really like the engine compartment i don't like chrome under the hood and that Chevy orange and satin black just look so good together. the only thing i would change is the wheels if it was mine. i put on the Chevy truck rally wheels on mine everything was new (rims, center caps, rings) total cost $450 and they look great. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

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09-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#16
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Finally pics of my '65 Actually yes, I do start in second right now, although she's turning some serious RPM's on the freeway, would love to get those down. By 30 I'm already in 4th gear. The bumper sticker was my idea, it's actually mounted on a magnetic sheet, so it's easily removed for cleaning. I thought something period correct would spruce it up and make it a little more unique, along with the vintage plates.

09-06-2011, 10:02 PM	#17
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Finally pics of my '65 The bumper stickers look new, I guess thay made them better wat back then. Lasted way longer than the "Dynamic Duo". What caught my eye was the step incert, I'm adding two of them to my ride also. OR shoud it be like a horse? Only mount from the driverside? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

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