1960 Apache C10 - for the second time - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wcorbett · 05-14-2015, 10:47 AM

Newbie here. To the board, not the trucks....

My wife and I just brought home a very nice, very straight, very rust free 1960 C10 SB step side. For us, it is a return to our younger life when we were broke and care free.....

In 1985, we bought a 1960 C10 SB step from her uncle for $250. It had been his driver, and had some cool upgrades for the time (brake booster, sway bars, huge radiator, custom gauge panel), though he had pulled his high HP 350/TH350 combo out of it for use in another truck, and replaced it with a 307/3 spd badly in need of rebuild.

I was 21, in college, and in need of a project for my Industrial Arts/Automotive degree. It was the perfect platform. I rebuilt the motor, went the trans, re-did the brakes, improved the electrical, and turn it into a nice driver. My then girlfriend, (now wife) made it hers, and loved it.

Then came life..... In 1990, we learned she was pregnant, and needed money for a down payment for a reliable, "safe" car. We made the difficult decision to sell her truck for $1000 to a high school kid. I told her "don't worry, I'll get you another one someday"....

For the last 25 years, I've periodically looked for trucks. Using the internet (after it was easily accessible to regular folks), eBay, Craigslist, and various other search means as they were developed. Never really found anything I thought we could afford at the time, or if I did, they were basket cases, or too far away.

A month ago, my buddy calls me, and says "hey, I think I found your truck". Sure enough, he'd found one on a ranch that hadn't been registered since 2002, was used occasionally, but hadn't been for sale. Until a month ago...

We are able to buy it, though for a little more than $1000, and my wife is VERY happy....

Its got a nice moderate 1967 4 barrel 327/TH350 in it, but other wise all stock. No cancer/rust, good glass, very straight, and everything works. Should be another nice driver after a few upgrades, air/exhaust improvements, brakes, etc.

Looking forward to getting back into the old truck world, and using this forum to help me along the way.

Also, much thanks to Captainfab for already enlightening me to some brake upgrade info.

1963c-10 · 05-14-2015, 10:53 AM

Welcome and what a great addition to the forum. Looks like a solid truck and cant go wrong with a short stepper

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-14-2015, 11:02 AM

So awesome that you found yer old truck again.

Be a great feeling driving it around.

wcorbett · 05-14-2015, 11:10 AM

Full disclosure/clarification...... Not the same truck, just a great replacement.

**aerotruk63** · 05-14-2015, 11:26 AM

2 things:

1: We need a ton more pictures in and out.

2: Don't get her pregnant again- for the second time!

wcorbett · 05-14-2015, 11:45 AM

Ok.... Few more outside, don't have any inside yet. Those will come with time, though its all stock except for the TH350 shifter on the floor, no floor mats, radio removed. Might be a good resto project, but we like the patina as is, and will likely just improve it's driveability. Whatever she wants....

verdell · 05-14-2015, 12:05 PM

Outstanding....

perro13 · 05-14-2015, 12:27 PM

Nice score, Beinvenido

**pimpston65** · 05-14-2015, 12:37 PM

its the truck from the movie "TWILIGHT", same color and all!!!

flashed · 05-14-2015, 12:42 PM

Wow ,nice find ,please dont paint it ,it looks good as is .

**Mathew21** · 05-14-2015, 01:16 PM

Great looking truck. congrats
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C/10 King · 05-14-2015, 01:43 PM

Super nice find!!!

1963c-10 · 05-14-2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpston65

its the truck from the movie "TWILIGHT", same color and all!!!

That was a 63 Pimpston. You don't know haw many times I have heard its a twilight truck at shows from the young ladies.....

**Pappyx3!** · 05-14-2015, 01:49 PM

Congrats to you both! Welcome to the forum! Nothing like driving an old truck around.

Pappyx4!

wcorbett · 05-14-2015, 02:08 PM

Thanks all... I've never seen the Twilight movies (probably never will), so can't relate there. Yeah, no paint ever, just maybe some wider wheels that look stock so the hub caps will work, and I could switch to disc brakes. Stockton Wheel, if you're not familiar, can pretty much make whatever you want.
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likaroc13 · 04-02-2016, 11:56 AM

Hopefully a happy ending story! Glad you found a worthy replacement, & it definitely looks like a nice find. Happy to hear you're keeping the patina as well. Looking forward to your progress.

62stepside longbox · 04-02-2016, 12:16 PM

Awesome! You got a great deal on that truck. Where I live someone would want between 5k and 7k.

**slepysal** · 04-02-2016, 12:30 PM

Welcome from a fellow 60 owner Looks good!

05-14-2015, 10:47 AM	#1
wcorbett Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wolf, CA Posts: 18	1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Newbie here. To the board, not the trucks.... My wife and I just brought home a very nice, very straight, very rust free 1960 C10 SB step side. For us, it is a return to our younger life when we were broke and care free..... In 1985, we bought a 1960 C10 SB step from her uncle for $250. It had been his driver, and had some cool upgrades for the time (brake booster, sway bars, huge radiator, custom gauge panel), though he had pulled his high HP 350/TH350 combo out of it for use in another truck, and replaced it with a 307/3 spd badly in need of rebuild. I was 21, in college, and in need of a project for my Industrial Arts/Automotive degree. It was the perfect platform. I rebuilt the motor, went the trans, re-did the brakes, improved the electrical, and turn it into a nice driver. My then girlfriend, (now wife) made it hers, and loved it. Then came life..... In 1990, we learned she was pregnant, and needed money for a down payment for a reliable, "safe" car. We made the difficult decision to sell her truck for $1000 to a high school kid. I told her "don't worry, I'll get you another one someday".... For the last 25 years, I've periodically looked for trucks. Using the internet (after it was easily accessible to regular folks), eBay, Craigslist, and various other search means as they were developed. Never really found anything I thought we could afford at the time, or if I did, they were basket cases, or too far away. A month ago, my buddy calls me, and says "hey, I think I found your truck". Sure enough, he'd found one on a ranch that hadn't been registered since 2002, was used occasionally, but hadn't been for sale. Until a month ago... We are able to buy it, though for a little more than $1000, and my wife is VERY happy.... Its got a nice moderate 1967 4 barrel 327/TH350 in it, but other wise all stock. No cancer/rust, good glass, very straight, and everything works. Should be another nice driver after a few upgrades, air/exhaust improvements, brakes, etc. Looking forward to getting back into the old truck world, and using this forum to help me along the way. Also, much thanks to Captainfab for already enlightening me to some brake upgrade info. Attached Images

05-14-2015, 10:53 AM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Welcome and what a great addition to the forum. Looks like a solid truck and cant go wrong with a short stepper __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-14-2015, 11:02 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time So awesome that you found yer old truck again. Be a great feeling driving it around. __________________ 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

05-14-2015, 11:10 AM	#4
wcorbett Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wolf, CA Posts: 18	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Full disclosure/clarification...... Not the same truck, just a great replacement.

05-14-2015, 11:26 AM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time 2 things: 1: We need a ton more pictures in and out. 2: Don't get her pregnant again- for the second time! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-14-2015, 11:45 AM	#6
wcorbett Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wolf, CA Posts: 18	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Ok.... Few more outside, don't have any inside yet. Those will come with time, though its all stock except for the TH350 shifter on the floor, no floor mats, radio removed. Might be a good resto project, but we like the patina as is, and will likely just improve it's driveability. Whatever she wants.... Attached Images

05-14-2015, 12:05 PM	#7
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 443	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Outstanding....

05-14-2015, 12:27 PM	#8
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Nice score, Beinvenido

05-14-2015, 12:37 PM	#9
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time its the truck from the movie "TWILIGHT", same color and all!!!

05-14-2015, 12:42 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Wow ,nice find ,please dont paint it ,it looks good as is .

05-14-2015, 01:16 PM	#11
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Great looking truck. congrats Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2015, 01:43 PM	#12
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Super nice find!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

05-14-2015, 01:49 PM	#14
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Congrats to you both! Welcome to the forum! Nothing like driving an old truck around. Pappyx4! __________________ 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside 383 Stroker, Turbo 400 1966 Chevy C-10 Stepside 250 6Cyl, 3OTT- Daily Driver John 3:16

05-14-2015, 02:08 PM	#15
wcorbett Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wolf, CA Posts: 18	Thanks all... I've never seen the Twilight movies (probably never will), so can't relate there. Yeah, no paint ever, just maybe some wider wheels that look stock so the hub caps will work, and I could switch to disc brakes. Stockton Wheel, if you're not familiar, can pretty much make whatever you want. Posted via Mobile Device

04-02-2016, 11:56 AM	#16
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Hopefully a happy ending story! Glad you found a worthy replacement, & it definitely looks like a nice find. Happy to hear you're keeping the patina as well. Looking forward to your progress. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)



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04-02-2016, 12:16 PM	#17
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Awesome! You got a great deal on that truck. Where I live someone would want between 5k and 7k. __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-02-2016, 12:30 PM	#18
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time Welcome from a fellow 60 owner Looks good! __________________ 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... "

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