1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kippnidaho · 10-08-2015, 08:20 PM

Well here we go...
Bought the truck about a month ago from a gentleman who said he found it beside a chicken coop, buried in chicken sh*t and dirt. He spent some time on it cleaning it up a bit. Then put new brakes and exhaust. Elderbrock mainifold and carb. He then added the rally wheels and HEI. So some of the stock stuff is gone but seems to be pretty good shape except the normal rust areas. It runs great, I have put about 500 miles on it running around. Note the horse trailer behind it. ( Daughters wedding set up and dismantle hauling stuff with Goldie)
Odometer reads 79XXX miles on it which he was told are actual miles has not been rolled over.
Now what..
I think I will do a frame off and mechanical rebuild nothing wild just stock and seal it up and get rid of the rust and preserve it. Lots of inperation and information here I know I will need it.
A thank you to Captainfab for the once over on the truck, I sure I wil be using that valuable resource.
Anyway here is some current photographs before I start the tear down, I keep putting it off I love driving the truck...

TJ's Chevy · 10-08-2015, 08:43 PM

Good looking truck! Does it have an original 283 or 327?

kippnidaho · 10-08-2015, 09:19 PM

I believe it to be the original 283 4 speed 373 gears I think. only time will tell for sure

TJ's Chevy · 10-08-2015, 09:39 PM

Those are a darn good engine.

**DPowers** · 10-08-2015, 11:04 PM

Very nice. Drive it as long as possible

**argonaut** · 10-09-2015, 12:25 AM

Nice! I like a short step 4x4!

**Captainfab** · 10-09-2015, 12:43 AM

It's good to see you start a build thread Kipp

Grizz1963 · 10-09-2015, 02:18 AM

Welcome.

Very nice truck.

And as mentioned, keep driving it.

MitchFloyd · 10-09-2015, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the 60-66 K10 club. Not many originals / stock around, so there are only a few.

kippnidaho · 10-09-2015, 02:47 PM

I guess I need spell check.
Thanks

61K10 · 10-09-2015, 09:35 PM

Nice tk Kipp--looking forward to the build--have fun!

redbaron · 10-20-2015, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kippnidaho

Well here we go...
Bought the truck about a month ago from a gentleman who said he found it beside a chicken coop, buried in chicken sh*t and dirt. He spent some time on it cleaning it up a bit. Then put new brakes and exhaust. Elderbrock mainifold and carb. He then added the rally wheels and HEI. So some of the stock stuff is gone but seems to be pretty good shape except the normal rust areas. It runs great, I have put about 500 miles on it running around. Note the horse trailer behind it. ( Daughters wedding set up and dismantle hauling stuff with Goldie)
Odometer reads 79XXX miles on it which he was told are actual miles has not been rolled over.
Now what..
I think I will do a frame off and mechanical rebuild nothing wild just stock and seal it up and get rid of the rust and preserve it. Lots of inperation and information here I know I will need it.
A thank you to Captainfab for the once over on the truck, I sure I wil be using that valuable resource.
Anyway here is some current photographs before I start the tear down, I keep putting it off I love driving the truck...

Sure like your truck

kippnidaho · 10-23-2015, 03:29 PM

I have this stamped on the passenger side block in front of the head. I thought this was supposed to be the VIN.
Any help?

kippnidaho · 12-12-2015, 12:40 PM

Well thanks again to Capt. Fab for hooking me up with a great meter guy. So I have started the dismantling of Goldie.
Anybody have any info on the the prior post these numbers are stamped on the front passenger side of the block.
Pictures to follow.
I also need to learn about gearing change 373 to 308. Are the ring and pinion gears the same for the front and rear dif.
Thanks

kippnidaho · 12-12-2015, 12:41 PM

No spell check not a meter guy a metal guy.

62jimmy · 12-12-2015, 05:06 PM

Stamping is engine code, not all engines got a vin, I am more familiar with corvette codes, and someone with a book handy will probably do better but this is what I think your stamp breaks down to

V=Flint Michigan plant
04= 4th month April
I0= I think they used I in place of 1 to differentiate from L, so I think this is 10th day

WO is suffix for 283 manual trans, 2 bbl 175hp k10/k20 in 1967 (makes most sense for your truck, but is also a 307 in 1968, and 350 in 1969

If it still uses a canister type oil filter you can bet its an earlier 283, but it could easily had a spin on adapter added over the years

RANDY COX · 12-12-2015, 07:23 PM

Kool truck nice looking original good to see your using it, I've heard a lot of people over the yrs say that they enjoyed there trucks a lot before they restored them. And now there afraid of scratching them up. Of course I can't blame them after that especially with a wooden bed floor who would want to tear one up after it's nicely done...I'll be watching progress...

**Captainfab** · 12-13-2015, 01:49 AM

Glad to hear that Rob is going to be able to get your metal work done.

To change your 12 bolt to 3.07 gears, you will need a different carrier. I'm not sure on the Dana 44 but I don't think you'll need to change the carrier. The truck 12 bolt and Dana 44 gears are not interchangeable. I believe I do have a disc brake Dana 44 with 3.07 gears if you are interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kippnidaho

Well thanks again to Capt. Fab for hooking me up with a great meter guy. So I have started the dismantling of Goldie.
Anybody have any info on the the prior post these numbers are stamped on the front passenger side of the block.
Pictures to follow.
I also need to learn about gearing change 373 to 308. Are the ring and pinion gears the same for the front and rear dif.
Thanks

kippnidaho · 01-04-2016, 07:49 PM

Thanks John.
I will get with you on the gear change.
And an update
Front clip, in pieces, went to the metal guy, so it now begins......

sampsmit000 · 01-04-2016, 08:34 PM

Good looking Truck! What are your plans with it? Love to see your progress as I am also doing a 1964 k10!

kippnidaho · 01-05-2016, 09:56 PM

Doing the tearing apart now, front clip is now with the the body guy, kind of doing the body work one piece at a time. Bed has been removed next is the cab. While the body is off I will go through the running gear. Going to try to keep it stock. It will be a fun winter project

sampsmit000 · 01-07-2016, 07:59 PM

Do you know what color your doing yet?

kippnidaho · 01-07-2016, 09:07 PM

It is currently a gold color I think it's called saddle color code 525. I am not sure on the interior it has the fawn with a brown dash and grey glove box and radio delete.
I need to research the interior and see if the current color combination is stock if it is I would like to keep it that way. Like I have stated before I want to keep it as stock as possible, except for the gearing. I would like to change those to a more highway friendly ratio.

RANDY COX · 01-07-2016, 09:19 PM

where are the pixs we need pixs I need more pixs.. LOL, Glad to here that your working on it...

kippnidaho · 01-07-2016, 09:27 PM

Here is the picture of the interior. Trying to determine if it is stock.

10-08-2015, 08:20 PM	#1
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Well here we go... Bought the truck about a month ago from a gentleman who said he found it beside a chicken coop, buried in chicken sh*t and dirt. He spent some time on it cleaning it up a bit. Then put new brakes and exhaust. Elderbrock mainifold and carb. He then added the rally wheels and HEI. So some of the stock stuff is gone but seems to be pretty good shape except the normal rust areas. It runs great, I have put about 500 miles on it running around. Note the horse trailer behind it. ( Daughters wedding set up and dismantle hauling stuff with Goldie) Odometer reads 79XXX miles on it which he was told are actual miles has not been rolled over. Now what.. I think I will do a frame off and mechanical rebuild nothing wild just stock and seal it up and get rid of the rust and preserve it. Lots of inperation and information here I know I will need it. A thank you to Captainfab for the once over on the truck, I sure I wil be using that valuable resource. Anyway here is some current photographs before I start the tear down, I keep putting it off I love driving the truck... Attached Images __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

10-08-2015, 08:43 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Good looking truck! Does it have an original 283 or 327? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-08-2015, 09:19 PM	#3
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie I believe it to be the original 283 4 speed 373 gears I think. only time will tell for sure __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

10-08-2015, 09:39 PM	#4
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Those are a darn good engine. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-08-2015, 11:04 PM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Very nice. Drive it as long as possible __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-09-2015, 12:25 AM	#6
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Nice! I like a short step 4x4! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

10-09-2015, 12:43 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie It's good to see you start a build thread Kipp __________________ 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

10-09-2015, 02:18 AM	#8
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Welcome. Very nice truck. And as mentioned, keep driving it. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

10-09-2015, 09:45 AM	#9
MitchFloyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 286	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Welcome to the 60-66 K10 club. Not many originals / stock around, so there are only a few. __________________ '62 Chevy K10

10-09-2015, 02:47 PM	#10
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie I guess I need spell check. Thanks __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

10-09-2015, 09:35 PM	#11
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Nice tk Kipp--looking forward to the build--have fun! __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

10-23-2015, 03:29 PM	#13
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie I have this stamped on the passenger side block in front of the head. I thought this was supposed to be the VIN. Any help? Attached Images __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

12-12-2015, 12:40 PM	#14
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Well thanks again to Capt. Fab for hooking me up with a great meter guy. So I have started the dismantling of Goldie. Anybody have any info on the the prior post these numbers are stamped on the front passenger side of the block. Pictures to follow. I also need to learn about gearing change 373 to 308. Are the ring and pinion gears the same for the front and rear dif. Thanks __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

12-12-2015, 12:41 PM	#15
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie No spell check not a meter guy a metal guy. __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

12-12-2015, 05:06 PM	#16
62jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: peoria, il Posts: 112	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Stamping is engine code, not all engines got a vin, I am more familiar with corvette codes, and someone with a book handy will probably do better but this is what I think your stamp breaks down to V=Flint Michigan plant 04= 4th month April I0= I think they used I in place of 1 to differentiate from L, so I think this is 10th day WO is suffix for 283 manual trans, 2 bbl 175hp k10/k20 in 1967 (makes most sense for your truck, but is also a 307 in 1968, and 350 in 1969 If it still uses a canister type oil filter you can bet its an earlier 283, but it could easily had a spin on adapter added over the years



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12-12-2015, 07:23 PM	#17
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Kool truck nice looking original good to see your using it, I've heard a lot of people over the yrs say that they enjoyed there trucks a lot before they restored them. And now there afraid of scratching them up. Of course I can't blame them after that especially with a wooden bed floor who would want to tear one up after it's nicely done...I'll be watching progress... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-04-2016, 07:49 PM	#19
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Thanks John. I will get with you on the gear change. And an update Front clip, in pieces, went to the metal guy, so it now begins...... __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

01-04-2016, 08:34 PM	#20
sampsmit000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 213	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Good looking Truck! What are your plans with it? Love to see your progress as I am also doing a 1964 k10! __________________ 1964 Chevy Factory K10 Short Bed Mitchell Sampson

01-05-2016, 09:56 PM	#21
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Doing the tearing apart now, front clip is now with the the body guy, kind of doing the body work one piece at a time. Bed has been removed next is the cab. While the body is off I will go through the running gear. Going to try to keep it stock. It will be a fun winter project __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

01-07-2016, 07:59 PM	#22
sampsmit000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 213	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Do you know what color your doing yet? __________________ 1964 Chevy Factory K10 Short Bed Mitchell Sampson

01-07-2016, 09:07 PM	#23
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie It is currently a gold color I think it's called saddle color code 525. I am not sure on the interior it has the fawn with a brown dash and grey glove box and radio delete. I need to research the interior and see if the current color combination is stock if it is I would like to keep it that way. Like I have stated before I want to keep it as stock as possible, except for the gearing. I would like to change those to a more highway friendly ratio. __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

01-07-2016, 09:19 PM	#24
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie where are the pixs we need pixs I need more pixs.. LOL, Glad to here that your working on it... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-07-2016, 09:27 PM	#25
kippnidaho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Twin Lakes, Idaho Posts: 74	Re: 1966 K10 SWB Sepside Goldie Here is the picture of the interior. Trying to determine if it is stock. Attached Images __________________ KippnIdaho Twin Lakes, Idaho 1966 K10 SWB Stepside 2003 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Camaro SS Rag Top

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