Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnutz65 · 09-25-2016, 05:33 PM

Guys and gals,
Please don't turn this thread into a request for parts. The mods will lock it if that happens.

I bought this knowing it could not be saved. Plenty of good stuff inside since it was a Custom truck.
I am having fun exploring the areas of this thing and making several unexpected discoveries.
Here they are in no particular order.
Custom steering wheel
stainless windshield trim
snake skin woven inside the springs of the seat back

The door glass has the metal edge (I thought that ended in 1963)
V8 engine codes out to be a 307ci but seller said it was a 327ci

Rochester 2 JET carb
kite string holding up spark plug wires

Wire nuts under the hood

gun rack (was this a dealer add on item or factory?)
original seat fabric on seat back
dented aluminum grille
sail panels
EVERY piece of sheet metal, bumpers, doors, etc. is damaged except the DS fender.
factory front anti-sway bar.
Dash deluxe knobs?

I hope you enjoy the pics.
I will be selling items on eBay at some point so this old girl can live on.

Lugnutz65 · 09-25-2016, 05:35 PM

More

Lugnutz65 · 09-25-2016, 05:37 PM

couple more

Lugnutz65 · 09-25-2016, 05:39 PM

last few

**jayoldschool** · 09-25-2016, 08:33 PM

Yep, not too many 327s came painted in GM Corporate Blue!

Amazing to think how nice this thing was at one point. That passenger side rocker/floor/door bottom is an eye-opener!

Lugnutz65 · 09-25-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Yep, not too many 327s came painted in GM Corporate Blue!

Amazing to think how nice this thing was at one point. That passenger side rocker/floor/door bottom is an eye-opener!

The engine is a rainbow of colors. LOL! The truck has the appearance that all prior owners decided that making repairs was optional. The double groove fan pulley isn't really a double pulley, just 2 different pulleys pushed together.

TJ's Chevy · 09-25-2016, 09:02 PM

Wooo she's seen better days. lol Glad it was saved though.

**DPowers** · 09-25-2016, 10:00 PM

Oh the stories it could tell.

jtrichard · 09-26-2016, 12:02 AM

Craigslist "GREAT patina CLASSIC ,some rust in the usual places ,would make EXCELLENT Farther/Son ,Grandson,Great Grandson ,Great Great Grandson project" TODAY ONLY $7000 FIRM ........... LOLOLOLOL

Brad54 · 09-26-2016, 01:19 AM

Wow... how does a truck rust that badly in South Carolina??
I'd love to see how those sway bar brackets are attached. I didn't think our trucks came with them from the factory.
-Brad

Lugnutz65 · 09-26-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad54

I'd love to see how those sway bar brackets are attached. I didn't think our trucks came with them from the factory.
-Brad

I'll be glad to take pics of the sway bar setup.
Yeah, this truck was neglected pretty much it's whole life.

I've never seen the metal frame around the edges of the door glass on a 1965 truck either.

The deciding factor that made me want to save this truck so I could part it out was the deluxe steering wheel and the BBW. I think the door skins can be save as well - probably.

**VictoriaHardware** · 09-26-2016, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

I've never seen the metal frame around the edges of the door glass on a 1965 truck either.

I have a '65 C80 built in Pontiac that has door glass frames.

Hope that snake had his tetanus shot.

63burban · 09-26-2016, 02:29 PM

That's pretty much what those trucks look like around here.

bpmcgee · 09-26-2016, 03:20 PM

For some trucks the crusher is voluntary euthanasia -- I'm just saying!

focusedontheprize · 09-26-2016, 07:42 PM

Cool piece to save.

**jayoldschool** · 09-26-2016, 08:03 PM

re: truck from NC with rust... My 65 came from Arkansas. I deliberately bought one from the south to get away from rusty steel. Of course, when I got the truck, I learned that it spent most of its life (complete with title) in Wisconsin. lol

Lugnutz65 · 10-10-2016, 03:02 PM

Uncovered the bed wood and found 2 identical antique John Deere signs. They measured 2 feet X 6 feet and I had a buyer for both right away. This was an unexpected profit. This truck has already turned a profit. This was a fun surprise.
Here's a pic.

Mathew21 · 10-10-2016, 04:25 PM

^^^Awesome find on the signs^^^

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 10-10-2016, 07:13 PM

Very nice signs!!

**DPowers** · 10-10-2016, 08:42 PM

Sweet- the trucks way of saying Thank You for saving me
Congrats

Vincenthdfan · 10-10-2016, 09:49 PM

Nice Miata by the way!

I've got a Red 99 and wife's got a Green 2000...fun little cars!!

jcramsey · 11-03-2016, 09:19 AM

Nice find Jay! Can't believe those John Deere signs were under the bed...those are cool!

shp4man · 11-03-2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtrichard

Craigslist "GREAT patina CLASSIC ,some rust in the usual places ,would make EXCELLENT Farther/Son ,Grandson,Great Grandson ,Great Great Grandson project" TODAY ONLY $7000 FIRM ........... LOLOLOLOL

For real!

RatBrawd · 11-03-2016, 01:26 PM

Wow a Big Window too! That's too bad. The signs are awesome though!

09-25-2016, 05:33 PM	#1
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Guys and gals, Please don't turn this thread into a request for parts. The mods will lock it if that happens. I bought this knowing it could not be saved. Plenty of good stuff inside since it was a Custom truck. I am having fun exploring the areas of this thing and making several unexpected discoveries. Here they are in no particular order. Custom steering wheel stainless windshield trim snake skin woven inside the springs of the seat back The door glass has the metal edge (I thought that ended in 1963) V8 engine codes out to be a 307ci but seller said it was a 327ci Rochester 2 JET carb kite string holding up spark plug wires Wire nuts under the hood gun rack (was this a dealer add on item or factory?) original seat fabric on seat back dented aluminum grille sail panels EVERY piece of sheet metal, bumpers, doors, etc. is damaged except the DS fender. factory front anti-sway bar. Dash deluxe knobs? I hope you enjoy the pics. I will be selling items on eBay at some point so this old girl can live on. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild. Last edited by Lugnutz65; 09-25-2016 at 05:42 PM.

09-25-2016, 05:35 PM	#2
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 More Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

09-25-2016, 05:37 PM	#3
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 couple more Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

09-25-2016, 05:39 PM	#4
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 last few Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

09-25-2016, 08:33 PM	#5
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Yep, not too many 327s came painted in GM Corporate Blue! Amazing to think how nice this thing was at one point. That passenger side rocker/floor/door bottom is an eye-opener!

09-25-2016, 09:02 PM	#7
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Wooo she's seen better days. lol Glad it was saved though. __________________ 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

09-25-2016, 10:00 PM	#8
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Oh the stories it could tell. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-26-2016, 12:02 AM	#9
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Craigslist "GREAT patina CLASSIC ,some rust in the usual places ,would make EXCELLENT Farther/Son ,Grandson,Great Grandson ,Great Great Grandson project" TODAY ONLY $7000 FIRM ........... LOLOLOLOL

09-26-2016, 01:19 AM	#10
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Wow... how does a truck rust that badly in South Carolina?? I'd love to see how those sway bar brackets are attached. I didn't think our trucks came with them from the factory. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

09-26-2016, 02:29 PM	#13
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 That's pretty much what those trucks look like around here.

09-26-2016, 03:20 PM	#14
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 For some trucks the crusher is voluntary euthanasia -- I'm just saying!

09-26-2016, 07:42 PM	#15
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Cool piece to save. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

09-26-2016, 08:03 PM	#16
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 re: truck from NC with rust... My 65 came from Arkansas. I deliberately bought one from the south to get away from rusty steel. Of course, when I got the truck, I learned that it spent most of its life (complete with title) in Wisconsin. lol

10-10-2016, 03:02 PM	#17
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Uncovered the bed wood and found 2 identical antique John Deere signs. They measured 2 feet X 6 feet and I had a buyer for both right away. This was an unexpected profit. This truck has already turned a profit. This was a fun surprise. Here's a pic. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

10-10-2016, 04:25 PM	#18
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 ^^^Awesome find on the signs^^^ __________________ It only has original paint once



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10-10-2016, 07:13 PM	#19
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Very nice signs!! __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

10-10-2016, 08:42 PM	#20
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Sweet- the trucks way of saying Thank You for saving me Congrats __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-10-2016, 09:49 PM	#21
Vincenthdfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 172	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Nice Miata by the way! I've got a Red 99 and wife's got a Green 2000...fun little cars!!

11-03-2016, 09:19 AM	#22
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Nice find Jay! Can't believe those John Deere signs were under the bed...those are cool! __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

11-03-2016, 01:26 PM	#24
RatBrawd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: pueblo, co Posts: 6	Re: Saved one from the crusher - an interesting survey of my 1965 LWBFS BBW C10 Wow a Big Window too! That's too bad. The signs are awesome though!

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