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Softpatch · 10-30-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rustbucket66

I might as well get in on this too. I prefer a longbed, they look more in proportion than a shortbox in my opinion. They ride like a car also.

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very nice what size wheel / tires combo you got there.?

**66 C10 383** · 10-30-2013, 10:59 PM

Softpatch - I asked him the same question in the "How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66" section. His reply:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&postcount=472

"Thanks fellas. The wheels are Appliance tru-spoke fine wires, 15x10 in the back and 15x8 in the front. I've had them for years and they were pretty rusty so I had them repaired and respoked. Appliance has been out of business for years. I can't find a new wheel that is the same. Tires are 295's x50's in the back and 245'sx50's in the front, but I think I will go to a 60 series tire in the front. The front is dropped 4 1/2 inches - 2 1/2inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs. The back is dropped 4 inches with 4" drop springs."

Improbcat · 10-31-2013, 11:00 AM

Just a couple shots on the way back from a swap meet a few weeks ago.

Fastest32 · 11-01-2013, 12:33 PM

Here's mine

Softpatch · 11-01-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 C10 383

Softpatch - I asked him the same question in the "How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66" section. His reply:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&postcount=472

"Thanks fellas. The wheels are Appliance tru-spoke fine wires, 15x10 in the back and 15x8 in the front. I've had them for years and they were pretty rusty so I had them repaired and respoked. Appliance has been out of business for years. I can't find a new wheel that is the same. Tires are 295's x50's in the back and 245'sx50's in the front, but I think I will go to a 60 series tire in the front. The front is dropped 4 1/2 inches - 2 1/2inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs. The back is dropped 4 inches with 4" drop springs."

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Thank you I have 245 50 16X8 on back of my truck and thought that was the end.... not so... wow 295's that huge might have to try....sf

oem4me · 11-01-2013, 09:34 PM

Nice basic truck. Love the building!

MYBAD66 · 11-02-2013, 06:39 AM

had her for about a month or so now

mixermike · 11-02-2013, 09:29 AM

Here's my newest addition, 1963,283 with a 3 ott,75,000 original miles with one repaint

Mr Pops · 11-02-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mixermike

Here's my newest addition, 1963,283 with a 3 ott,75,000 original miles with one repaint

Beautiful!

likaroc13 · 11-02-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mixermike

Here's my newest addition, 1963,283 with a 3 ott,75,000 original miles with one repaint

Very nice!

**Captainfab** · 11-03-2013, 12:08 AM

That is very nice

Do you have any more pics?

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Originally Posted by mixermike

Here's my newest addition, 1963,283 with a 3 ott,75,000 original miles with one repaint

Jeff La · 11-03-2013, 10:09 AM

Do you know what color the repaint was, Truck looks great

mixermike · 11-03-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That is very nice

Do you have any more pics?

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Here's a couple more. I should take some of the interior and motor. I will be contacting you sir when I change over to power steering and power brakes

mixermike · 11-03-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

Do you know what color the repaint was, Truck looks great

Medium turquoise metallic..I might be able to get the paint code for you if you wanted it.

mixermike · 11-03-2013, 10:30 AM

I lowered the front 3 1/2" and the rear 5" for now. I will be buying air suspension parts as the financial gods allow!!!

Mr Pops · 11-03-2013, 11:08 AM

So beautiful

earl84 · 11-03-2013, 11:23 AM

mixermike, really nice looking truck. Love the simple, clean lines. What are your tire and rim sizes?
Fastest32, really like yours, also. Any specs on the drop and how you achieved it and tire/rim size?

mixermike · 11-03-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by earl84

mixermike, really nice looking truck. Love the simple, clean lines. What are your tire and rim sizes?
Fastest32, really like yours, also. Any specs on the drop and how you achieved it and tire/rim size?

15x8....235/75/r15

2manyprojects · 11-03-2013, 03:28 PM

I found some pics of one of my old trucks , 65, 283, It was rough but was a original field find and it ran great.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-03-2013, 09:46 PM

My new edition..

19666Trucker · 11-04-2013, 09:06 PM

Right after they derby girls car wash

backtowork · 11-10-2013, 07:29 PM

New ride!!!..found on Craigslist...65...292...4 speed...ugly paint..don't know if this is common, but even has the jack..found the build sheet, but it's in about 50 tiny pieces..my wife loves puzzles, but it's missing allot..also has a seat belt, but only on the passenger side..also has back-up lights and inside rear view mirror..thought that was only on 66??

19666Trucker · 11-10-2013, 07:43 PM

nice truck there Backtowork

likaroc13 · 11-10-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by backtowork

New ride!!!..found on Craigslist...65...292...4 speed...ugly paint..don't know if this is common, but even has the jack..found the build sheet, but it's in about 50 tiny pieces..my wife loves puzzles, but it's missing allot..also has a seat belt, but only on the passenger side..also has back-up lights and inside rear view mirror..thought that was only on 66??

Congrats! Solid looking find. The back-up lights were optional through the years, however they became standard in '66.

backtowork · 11-10-2013, 08:21 PM

Thanks..
19666Trucker..how much drop and what kind and size of your wheels and tires???

10-30-2013, 10:59 PM	#302
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 412	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Softpatch - I asked him the same question in the "How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66" section. His reply: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&postcount=472 "Thanks fellas. The wheels are Appliance tru-spoke fine wires, 15x10 in the back and 15x8 in the front. I've had them for years and they were pretty rusty so I had them repaired and respoked. Appliance has been out of business for years. I can't find a new wheel that is the same. Tires are 295's x50's in the back and 245'sx50's in the front, but I think I will go to a 60 series tire in the front. The front is dropped 4 1/2 inches - 2 1/2inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs. The back is dropped 4 inches with 4" drop springs." __________________ Doug Old Build Thread - 383/T56 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=540838 Updated Build Thread - Modern Relic - 66 C10 536 Dark Aqua 5.3/4L60E - BTR Stage IV Truck Cam - Vintage Air - Dakota Digital http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778784

10-31-2013, 11:00 AM	#303
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Just a couple shots on the way back from a swap meet a few weeks ago.

11-01-2013, 12:33 PM	#304
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Here's mine __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

11-01-2013, 09:34 PM	#306
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Nice basic truck. Love the building! Attached Images

11-02-2013, 06:39 AM	#307
MYBAD66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 79	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds had her for about a month or so now Attached Images __________________ 94 Chevy K1500 350 66 GMC c2500 305

11-02-2013, 09:29 AM	#308
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Here's my newest addition, 1963,283 with a 3 ott,75,000 original miles with one repaint

11-03-2013, 10:09 AM	#312
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Do you know what color the repaint was, Truck looks great

11-03-2013, 10:30 AM	#315
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds I lowered the front 3 1/2" and the rear 5" for now. I will be buying air suspension parts as the financial gods allow!!!

11-03-2013, 11:08 AM	#316
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds So beautiful __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

11-03-2013, 11:23 AM	#317
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds mixermike, really nice looking truck. Love the simple, clean lines. What are your tire and rim sizes? Fastest32, really like yours, also. Any specs on the drop and how you achieved it and tire/rim size?

11-03-2013, 03:28 PM	#319
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds I found some pics of one of my old trucks , 65, 283, It was rough but was a original field find and it ran great. Attached Images __________________ 65 Chevy C10 Panel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7148391 42 Chevy 3100http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post7184392 96 GMC K2500 Diesel Suburban 89 GTA Trans Am Convertible.

11-03-2013, 09:46 PM	#320
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds My new edition.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-04-2013, 09:06 PM	#321
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Right after they derby girls car wash Attached Images

11-10-2013, 07:29 PM	#322
backtowork Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surprise AZ Posts: 28	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds New ride!!!..found on Craigslist...65...292...4 speed...ugly paint..don't know if this is common, but even has the jack..found the build sheet, but it's in about 50 tiny pieces..my wife loves puzzles, but it's missing allot..also has a seat belt, but only on the passenger side..also has back-up lights and inside rear view mirror..thought that was only on 66?? Attached Images

11-10-2013, 07:43 PM	#323
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds nice truck there Backtowork



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11-10-2013, 08:21 PM	#325
backtowork Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surprise AZ Posts: 28	Re: how about some pics of 60-66 long beds Thanks.. 19666Trucker..how much drop and what kind and size of your wheels and tires???

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