65 C30

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

that is a bad ass truck!! would love to have a big one but would hate to put gas in it!! lol keep us updated please.
thanks and good luck,
John

Thanks, It isnt going to be driven all the time so i'll deal with the gas. I almost cried when I put diesel in the big rollback the other night, so that little gas motor wont be so bad lol.

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

I love it... I'd get it looking nice and leave it.

I love that big honkin' bumper!

-W

Thanks, yeah that bumper is sweet.

Originally Posted by oldblu65

I don't think there were any rollbacks in the 1960's , at least any I remember ? Of course , my memories of that time can get " fuzzy " sometimes !

Originally Posted by MikeN

This is a really, really interesting truck. I don't remember seeing rollbacks that long ago either, but at the same time, I don't know what use the truck would be to a car dealership unless it WAS a rollback. Unless maybe it was a ramp truck used for transporting new vehicles? It would be great if the dealership has any information to solve the mystery.

I think it was a ramp truck too, I'll be sure to post when I find out something about it's history. I have the name and # of the farmer that removed the bed also, so thats a option.

[2manyprojects]

I pulled the plugs and soaked the cylinders today. It has the original plug wires with the 65 date code they look to be in good shape we'll find out when I start it I guess. I'm leaning toward stock appearing with better brakes and 1 piece 19.5 wheels right now. After I washed it. I even like the color scheme. It is white and the top isnt light blue like I thought, it's more marina blue like came on the chevelles. It should look realy good with new paint, and the reverse tutone is different. Here's some engine pics ,after cleaning. check out that horn.

[factorystock]

Great shots of under the hood. Correct green paint (not orange) on engine and intake manifold. I would check frame for correct fish plates and welding work. It looks like it was extended after it left the factory.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Great shots of under the hood. Correct green paint (not orange) on engine and intake manifold. I would check frame for correct fish plates and welding work. It looks like it was extended after it left the factory.

For the most part it looks relatively untouched other than some hoses and clamps in the engine compartment. The tag shows a 133 inch wheel base. I can see where the frame was welded together at the kick up in front of the rear wheels.

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Here's a little update . I emailed the dealer didn't get a reply back. After I finished soaking the cylinders. I hooked up a gas can, pulled the choke, bumped the key and it immediately started. It ran perfect no smoke at all sat in my driveway running for 6 hrs with no problems. Not bad considering it hasn't been run since 1990. Then I dropped the air cleaner stud in the carb and forgot about it . After finding another carb for the butterfly and base plate and a rebuild it's running good again lol. I finally found some 19.5 wheels, got the front tires mounted. 225/70/19.5 they turned out to be the same height as the stock wheels and tires. I need to order the back tires when I get some extra cash. I bought a 89 crew cab dually that had a small fire, for parts today. I should have Disc brakes, power steering, and sway bars soon. It has a SM465 and a 14 bolt I might swap over also. If I can come up with some more money I'm getting the 454 with it. The wheels are kinda ugly at the moment (matches the truck haha). I'm going to paint them white, or get some chrome simulators.

[2manyprojects]

Does anyone know where I can find some mirrors like this?

[suzq044]

our panel truck has some chrome ones.. which currently are residing in the front passenger seat while in storage.

My boyfriend had a thought though. Twin turbo the 292..

[ChiefRocka]

Sweet man....that's nice the sucker fired right up !!!
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I kinda liked the look of the stock white wheels that were on it...kinda reminds me of an ALcoa or something.....

[65panelrat]

*****en Ol' Truck!!!

[283 Man]

The mirrors might be able to find in salvage yard or, swamp meets dont see them around much any more..

[kizer]

I have a drivers side one, but it doesn't appear to have the same brackets as that one. Might because that thing is HUGE and or mine is just a little different. Who knows. I took it off simply because I don't like it. If you decide you want it let me know. If not it will sit in the garage until I figure something out for it.

http://s398.photobucket.com/albums/p...t=IMG00150.jpg

[1974k5blazer]

put a nice rake on it and make it a car hualer maybe a titl bed like the big tow truck had, that would be kick ass,

[scot 6 feet eleven]

Do something like what we did to our company truck its a 49 i know but u could do this kinda stuff to yours tooo? We put a 4.8 in it cuz thats what we had extra quanities, i did 200 of volunteer work in my free time to help get it done since it was partially my idea

[Fred T]

Those look like west coast mirrors. If there's a truck parts store or a truck stop nearby you might find some. Those brackets are going to be the tough part. You can probably by just the mirror head, clean and paint the brackets.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by suzq044

our panel truck has some chrome ones.. which currently are residing in the front passenger seat while in storage.

My boyfriend had a thought though. Twin turbo the 292..

I actually thought about that. Rig up some throttle body fuel injection ,and get a big turbo from work. I haven't found one that I can keep yet, they all get sent back under warranty. Even if I end up using the 454. I'll probably build the 292 like that to put in something eventually.

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Sweet man....that's nice the sucker fired right up !!!
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I kinda liked the look of the stock white wheels that were on it...kinda reminds me of an ALcoa or something.....

Yeah i was really pleased how it started and with no smoke. I like the stock wheels too, they look cool. I even thought about re hooping them, but it just wasn't worth it cost wise. Now I have 1 piece wheels with a common tire size. I plan on driving the wheels off of it so I'm trying to avoid any oddball parts that might leave me stranded.

Originally Posted by 65panelrat

*****en Ol' Truck!!!

thanks

Originally Posted by 283 Man

The mirrors might be able to find in salvage yard or, swamp meets dont see them around much any more..

I think I'm going to end up looking for a big truck in the junkyard.

Originally Posted by kizer

I have a drivers side one, but it doesn't appear to have the same brackets as that one. Might because that thing is HUGE and or mine is just a little different. Who knows. I took it off simply because I don't like it. If you decide you want it let me know. If not it will sit in the garage until I figure something out for it.

http://s398.photobucket.com/albums/p...t=IMG00150.jpg

Thanks,for the offer. I have several of the mirrors like came on pickups . I need the huge ones like I have. To see around the headache rack on the bed, plus I'm getting a 25 ft enclosed trailer. I learned on my last one that bigger mirrors are better lol.

Originally Posted by 1974k5blazer

put a nice rake on it and make it a car hualer maybe a titl bed like the big tow truck had, that would be kick ass,

It's going to be a car hauler. I prefer a rollback but if I run across a deal on a ramp bed I wont turn it down. I might be getting a rollback bed I need to go look at it and see if I can talk the old lady that has it into selling.

Originally Posted by scot 6 feet eleven

Do something like what we did to our company truck its a 49 i know but u could do this kinda stuff to yours tooo? We put a 4.8 in it cuz thats what we had extra quanities, i did 200 of volunteer work in my free time to help get it done since it was partially my idea

Cool truck,I probably wouldn't mind volunteering to work on that either. I'm sure I can get a few ideas from it. I have a 50 GMC but it's a 1/2 ton

Originally Posted by Fred T

Those look like west coast mirrors. If there's a truck parts store or a truck stop nearby you might find some. Those brackets are going to be the tough part. You can probably by just the mirror head, clean and paint the brackets.

I didn't even think about the truck shop for the mirror head. I used to work at the international dealer. I'll ride up there and see what they have. My biggest problem is the brackets like you said. Someone hit something with the right side knocked the head off and bent the brackets so that's why I'm looking.

[jonzcustomshop]

what did you soak the cylinders with?
here are a couple ramp truck shots I have:

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

what did you soak the cylinders with?
here are a couple ramp truck shots I have:

Thanks for the pics. I fogged the cylinders with PB blast. Let it sit 24 hrs, turned it over by hand a couple times. Loaded it down with more PB blast , let it sit and turned it. I added some trans fluid a few times. I did this everyday for about 2 weeks before I even tried to start it. If you feel it stop when your turning it don't force it just keep soaking it and trying to turn it until it's free.

[jonzcustomshop]

neat trick.
I have my camaro from high school that I have not started since '93, and I was thinking of getting it going again..

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

neat trick.
I have my camaro from high school that I have not started since '93, and I was thinking of getting it going again..

It doesn't always work, but cant hurt to try. Ive done it on 4 engines, 3 were fine, one I ended up breaking a ring. You just have to take your time. I'm impatient and want to get it started right away. It about killed me waiting that long lol. Good luck with the Camaro. If you have anymore questions when you get ready to try it, feel free to hit me up.

[factorystock]

The 19.5 one piece wheel is a great choice for all 1 tons. It looks a lot more modern than the 18" wheel that came out in the 1940's.

[Fred T]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

what did you soak the cylinders with?

We just unstuck a big engine, 2008 c.i. V-8. Cylinders are 6-3/4 X 7". Started with a gallon of Marvel Mystery Oil. Two weeks later it wouldn't budge so we added a gallon of Kroil. We then let her set for 2 weeks and applied the force of 2 teenagers with bars in the flywheel. The Kroil did the trick.

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Originally Posted by factorystock

The 19.5 one piece wheel is a great choice for all 1 tons. It looks a lot more modern than the 18" wheel that came out in the 1940's.

I think so also. The 16's don't look right to me on a truck that big. The tires cost about the same as a 16 or a 16.5 also. The wheels came off of a P30 step van if anyone is interested.

Originally Posted by Fred T

We just unstuck a big engine, 2008 c.i. V-8. Cylinders are 6-3/4 X 7". Started with a gallon of Marvel Mystery Oil. Two weeks later it wouldn't budge so we added a gallon of Kroil. We then let her set for 2 weeks and applied the force of 2 teenagers with bars in the flywheel. The Kroil did the trick.

What is that engine in, heavy equipment or a boat? Kroil is what I used to use but the guy I bought it from disappeared. That and Kimball Midwest are the best Penetrating oil Ive seen.

[2manyprojects]

Picked up my parts truck yesterday, and started stripping it. Removed most of the burned up stuff. the engine is ok except for a melted alternator fan and power steering cap. cant wait to get the 454 in the 65. If anyone needs body parts hit me up.

[Captainfab]

That'll make that '65 a nice truck to drive. What all are you going to swap over to your '65?

[joe231]

wish you were closer, i'd love to have the whole body