Future barn find... 66 C20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dutchmanz** · 07-07-2016, 09:15 AM

My dad called me and said I needed to stop by his friends shop because I wouldn't believe what he was doing. The truck is a 66 C20 camper special with factory AC, TH400, and the original 327 with 4bbl. I think it had around 60K miles 22 years ago when it was torn apart to restore. It never got more than some rocker work, cowl drain repair and a 3rd brake light. All that in the first year. Now the guy says he's going to finish it one day but store it till then. I told him to just sell it to me and I'd finish it since at this point, I know it will never see the ground again. To be clear, they are putting the truck up there, not taking it down. It's all there upstairs now, in a pile.

**aerotruk63** · 07-07-2016, 09:22 AM

At least it's high and dry!

giftshopduane · 07-07-2016, 01:02 PM

It will never get finished. One day he will pass away and his kids will scrap it. Those old timers or notorious for "one day" excuses. Typically it stems form growing up with nothing and the inability to part with stuff. Its frustrating when you want something and have the passion to complete it, but there are plenty of fish in the sea..

At least its inside, not rotting into the ground.

jbgroby · 07-07-2016, 01:18 PM

great storage for the next Hurricane Katrina

ptc · 07-07-2016, 01:20 PM

What a waste.... ;-(

**pimpston65** · 07-07-2016, 02:00 PM

its anti theft...

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-07-2016, 05:29 PM

Darn shame. Least it's dry.

**dutchmanz** · 07-07-2016, 05:34 PM

The guy is probably in his late 60s. Never been married, no kids, no other family. My dad is his closest friend and is actually the one running the forklift. Chances are, I'll be the one taking it back down years from now. I still hated seeing it go up there.

vince1 · 07-09-2016, 08:28 AM

At least he is organized. Make him an offer and get him to throw in a free fan belt.

**1966shortwide** · 07-09-2016, 10:31 AM

Well, if you are young enough to outlive him you can talk him into getting that when he passes or you will buy it at a public auction . Oh, i forgot ,,he is going to finish it some day!!!!!!

**VictoriaHardware** · 07-11-2016, 11:58 AM

If it hasn't made any progress in 22 years it won't in the next 22.

07-07-2016, 09:15 AM	#1
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Future barn find... 66 C20 My dad called me and said I needed to stop by his friends shop because I wouldn't believe what he was doing. The truck is a 66 C20 camper special with factory AC, TH400, and the original 327 with 4bbl. I think it had around 60K miles 22 years ago when it was torn apart to restore. It never got more than some rocker work, cowl drain repair and a 3rd brake light. All that in the first year. Now the guy says he's going to finish it one day but store it till then. I told him to just sell it to me and I'd finish it since at this point, I know it will never see the ground again. To be clear, they are putting the truck up there, not taking it down. It's all there upstairs now, in a pile. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

07-07-2016, 09:22 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 At least it's high and dry! __________________ 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

07-07-2016, 01:02 PM	#3
giftshopduane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: shirley massachusetts Posts: 31	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 It will never get finished. One day he will pass away and his kids will scrap it. Those old timers or notorious for "one day" excuses. Typically it stems form growing up with nothing and the inability to part with stuff. Its frustrating when you want something and have the passion to complete it, but there are plenty of fish in the sea.. At least its inside, not rotting into the ground. __________________ 66' NAPCO Rescue http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=710394

07-07-2016, 01:18 PM	#4
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 great storage for the next Hurricane Katrina __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-07-2016, 01:20 PM	#5
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 What a waste.... ;-( __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

07-07-2016, 02:00 PM	#6
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 its anti theft...

07-07-2016, 05:29 PM	#7
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 Darn shame. Least it's dry. __________________ 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

07-07-2016, 05:34 PM	#8
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 The guy is probably in his late 60s. Never been married, no kids, no other family. My dad is his closest friend and is actually the one running the forklift. Chances are, I'll be the one taking it back down years from now. I still hated seeing it go up there. __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

07-09-2016, 08:28 AM	#9
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 At least he is organized. Make him an offer and get him to throw in a free fan belt.

07-09-2016, 10:31 AM	#10
1966shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Great bend,ks Posts: 230	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 Well, if you are young enough to outlive him you can talk him into getting that when he passes or you will buy it at a public auction . Oh, i forgot ,,he is going to finish it some day!!!!!!

07-11-2016, 11:58 AM	#11
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 784	Re: Future barn find... 66 C20 If it hasn't made any progress in 22 years it won't in the next 22.



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