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66-PMD-GMC · 07-08-2012, 03:05 PM

Nice to see you poking away at your service truck.
I can't wait to see some paint on it.

**LostMy65** · 11-30-2012, 02:26 AM

Thanks for posting, guys.
Trucks that are Trucks.

I do like the practicality of the box.
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**LostMy65** · 04-20-2013, 04:51 PM

Sorry for not being around lately and answering my Private Messages.
I've been blitzed with work and school.
Please just ask your questions about the 14-bolt and front discs here in this thread.
Chances are others can also lend their knowledge, and/or others can benefit if we post in a thread rather than Private Message.

66-PMD-GMC · 10-16-2013, 11:00 AM

I salute you old service truck warrior...

Better used and appreciated than left behind to rust away I say..

randoosrods · 09-22-2017, 08:34 AM

Cool I like it!

**LostMy65** · 09-25-2017, 11:26 AM

I sold it to a really good ol friend of mine. He has it parked out at is retirement property near Sisters Oregon.

**LostMy65** · 04-20-2018, 12:23 AM

I drew some house plans up for a long time good friend that I sold this truck to. Now he wants to give this truck back to me for drawing his plans.

**LostMy65** · 04-27-2018, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I drew some house plans up for a long time good friend that I sold this truck to. Now he wants to give this truck back to me for drawing his plans.

Yep, we cut a deal. He's giving me the truck and some cash for the drawings.
I'm going to try and emulate this one:

RDrancher · 04-27-2018, 07:58 PM

Pretty cool! This one should be a fun ride.

66-PMD-GMC · 04-28-2018, 10:15 AM

Your's was one of the first threads I followed after discovering this forum..
Your service truck..
Then you got your truck back..
I've owned a dozen or more trucks in that time..
Keep on rocking..
You got the best luck of anyone I've ever seen..
2 former trucks return to the nest..
Dude.. buy a lottery ticket..
;-)

**LostMy65** · 05-07-2018, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Your's was one of the first threads I followed after discovering this forum..
Your service truck..
Then you got your truck back..
I've owned a dozen or more trucks in that time..
Keep on rocking..
You got the best luck of anyone I've ever seen..
2 former trucks return to the nest..
Dude.. buy a lottery ticket..
;-)

I had hoped my old construction partner was going to be able to make use of it, but he has since left it parked out at his property for the last few years.
I kind of feel like I'm saving it. I don't plan on doing anything major but maybe clean it up and paint it orange. I'll keep the box white. Mechanically everything had been upgraded. Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, 14-Bolt, and a low mileage GM crate 350.
Sometime this month we're supposed to see if we can start it.

**LostMy65** · 05-23-2018, 08:57 PM

Went by and looked at the 66 today.
I guess I should have expected it to be a little rough. A good pressure wash will help.
I meant to get a picture. Here is a satellite pic from Google maps. He's got some wood stacked up on the bed.

jimmythompson1964 · 05-24-2018, 07:11 AM

Go bring the old girl back home and show her some love.

**LostMy65** · 07-19-2018, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

Go bring the old girl back home and show her some love.

We haven't been able to find a time that works for both of us.
I really don't need the 66, but I don't want to leave it out in the field of his property.
I'll clean it back up and then put it up for sale so I can get me a 62-65 nova for a daily driver.

**LostMy65** · 09-15-2018, 02:10 PM

Brought her back home today.

**Palf70Step** · 09-15-2018, 02:13 PM

SKT · 09-15-2018, 06:04 PM

.

Awesome!

Keep us updated with a lot of pics!

.

**LostMy65** · 09-15-2018, 07:44 PM

Got her running. I had to syphon the old gas out. Swap on a different carb I had stored away. I had to jump the wiring to get it to turn over.
And now she's running great. I even drove her up and down our road a few times.

YouTube - LostMy65...

**LostMy65** · 09-18-2018, 11:52 PM

Gave her good pressure washing today.
I forgot to take a pic, but the almond paint comes off pretty easy. That's okay, I don't want to own a pretty truck. I have a few mechanical things I need to button down, but other than that, this 66 will be my truck for a few years so I can take my time doing upgrades to my 65.

**LostMy65** · 09-20-2018, 01:00 PM

I know I change ideas and directions quite often, but it's because I have a constant struggle with what I think would be cool to do, and what is practical. I really have no need for a service truck anymore. I already have a fleetside bed that I acquired a few years ago, so I'm going to sell the service box and put the fleetside bed on this 66. Then, because it already has the mechanical upgrades, I'm going to keep this 66 to use as a truck while I tear down my 65 and do all the upgrades I've been wanting to do to it for several years, but didn't want to tear her down for fear I'd need her.

**pdxhall** · 09-22-2018, 08:03 PM

It looks like you've got a great project ahead of you. I'll keep in touch.

**LostMy65** · 11-03-2018, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I know I change ideas and directions quite often, but it's because I have a constant struggle with what I think would be cool to do, and what is practical. I really have no need for a service truck anymore. I already have a fleetside bed that I acquired a few years ago, so I'm going to sell the service box and put the fleetside bed on this 66. Then, because it already has the mechanical upgrades, I'm going to keep this 66 to use as a truck while I tear down my 65 and do all the upgrades I've been wanting to do to it for several years, but didn't want to tear her down for fear I'd need her.

It's kinda sad because I had some cool ideas for the box, but I sold the box today.
Hopefully I'll get the fleetside bed mounted on the truck next weekend.

**LostMy65** · 10-01-2018, 09:18 PM

I'm pretty impressed with how everything mechanically is good after sitting for 5 years out in that field. I spent the last couple weeks buttoning down a few odds and ends. I just need to get new tags and then I can start driving it.

**Palf70Step** · 10-01-2018, 09:20 PM

Looking forward to the bed swap.

rusty76 · 10-07-2018, 08:43 PM

Cool truck.

07-08-2012, 03:05 PM	#1
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Nice to see you poking away at your service truck. I can't wait to see some paint on it. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

11-30-2012, 02:26 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Thanks for posting, guys. Trucks that are Trucks. I do like the practicality of the box. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-20-2013, 04:51 PM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Sorry for not being around lately and answering my Private Messages. I've been blitzed with work and school. Please just ask your questions about the 14-bolt and front discs here in this thread. Chances are others can also lend their knowledge, and/or others can benefit if we post in a thread rather than Private Message. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-16-2013, 11:00 AM	#4
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I salute you old service truck warrior... Better used and appreciated than left behind to rust away I say.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

09-22-2017, 08:34 AM	#5
randoosrods Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Decatur il Posts: 6	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Cool I like it!

09-25-2017, 11:26 AM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I sold it to a really good ol friend of mine. He has it parked out at is retirement property near Sisters Oregon. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-20-2018, 12:23 AM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I drew some house plans up for a long time good friend that I sold this truck to. Now he wants to give this truck back to me for drawing his plans. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-27-2018, 07:58 PM	#9
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Pretty cool! This one should be a fun ride. __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

04-28-2018, 10:15 AM	#10
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Your's was one of the first threads I followed after discovering this forum.. Your service truck.. Then you got your truck back.. I've owned a dozen or more trucks in that time.. Keep on rocking.. You got the best luck of anyone I've ever seen.. 2 former trucks return to the nest.. Dude.. buy a lottery ticket.. ;-) __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

05-23-2018, 08:57 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Went by and looked at the 66 today. I guess I should have expected it to be a little rough. A good pressure wash will help. I meant to get a picture. Here is a satellite pic from Google maps. He's got some wood stacked up on the bed. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-24-2018, 07:11 AM	#13
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Go bring the old girl back home and show her some love. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

09-15-2018, 02:10 PM	#15
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Brought her back home today. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 Last edited by LostMy65; 09-15-2018 at 07:32 PM.

09-15-2018, 02:13 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,759	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-15-2018, 06:04 PM	#17
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,263	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread . Awesome! Keep us updated with a lot of pics! . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

09-18-2018, 11:52 PM	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Gave her good pressure washing today. I forgot to take a pic, but the almond paint comes off pretty easy. That's okay, I don't want to own a pretty truck. I have a few mechanical things I need to button down, but other than that, this 66 will be my truck for a few years so I can take my time doing upgrades to my 65. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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09-20-2018, 01:00 PM	#20
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I know I change ideas and directions quite often, but it's because I have a constant struggle with what I think would be cool to do, and what is practical. I really have no need for a service truck anymore. I already have a fleetside bed that I acquired a few years ago, so I'm going to sell the service box and put the fleetside bed on this 66. Then, because it already has the mechanical upgrades, I'm going to keep this 66 to use as a truck while I tear down my 65 and do all the upgrades I've been wanting to do to it for several years, but didn't want to tear her down for fear I'd need her. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-22-2018, 08:03 PM	#21
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread It looks like you've got a great project ahead of you. I'll keep in touch. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

10-01-2018, 09:18 PM	#23
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I'm pretty impressed with how everything mechanically is good after sitting for 5 years out in that field. I spent the last couple weeks buttoning down a few odds and ends. I just need to get new tags and then I can start driving it. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-01-2018, 09:20 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,759	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Looking forward to the bed swap. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-07-2018, 08:43 PM	#25
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Cool truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

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