09-02-2023, 01:39 AM | #1 |
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Just had to… ‘65
Showed up on Marketplace and I knew the seller. WTH, figured I would look at it…? Ended up driving it home. 🤷
1965 C10, transplant 250 6, 4sp, custom cab. Obviously someone has swapped out the box at some time. A little rough, but complete, intact, and fairly solid. Typical rust and easily remedied. Not sure of any plans for it yet, been DD’n it a week now. I forgot how much of a grin these old trucks can put on a fellla….
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09-02-2023, 10:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: Just had to… ‘65
Nice score. Paint bed to match cab? Cab to match bed? Option three?
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09-02-2023, 10:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Just had to… ‘65
Looks like a good start to having fun!
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09-07-2023, 10:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: Just had to… ‘65
I’m thinking about painting the bed to match. If and when that time comes. Maybe try my hand at some “patina match”.
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09-07-2023, 11:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: Just had to… ‘65
Took the rusty mismatched west coast side mirrors off and opted for a more OE style. Yup, still got holes in the doors. Added an inside mirror.
Much better!
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09-07-2023, 11:11 PM | #6 |
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Found a nice surprise under the ratty old seat cover. That seat cover did its job!
A little clean-up and it looks new again. Those dark spots in the second pic are where I scrubbed the seat and it wasn’t dry yet.
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09-09-2023, 09:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: Just had to… ‘65
Wow, that seat is a pleasant surprise. Very nice!
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09-17-2023, 02:02 PM | #8 |
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Re: Just had to… ‘65
Yeah, the baby blues are cool, but are done a lot. I think a fauxtina beige will look great. Just remember to be very very subtle. I think it looks silly when the sanding through is patches.
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