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protrash64 · 01-23-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YtseJam

Been a fan since Images and Words back in 91, see them everytime they play the Warfield in San Francisco. Met them once, all of them could not have been nicer....nice to know some of you guys are familiar with them, most of the time I get the deer in the headlights look.

Fan since '89, 'When Dream and Day Unite'....Ytse Jam was the first song I ever heard.

The trucks looks and sounds good...I'd go for it. If mechanically it's good, the rest of the stuff can be fixed as ya go. Sometimes the little stuff is a PITA but you get thru it all and enjoy the simplicity of the these trucks.

firefighter736 · 01-23-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by YtseJam

The rust isn't all that extensive, just where you would normally find it in a truck 46 years old! Your 66 is sweet.....looks great!

Thanks, man. Welcome to the club... make sure to post lots of pictures when you pic the ol' lady up!

YtseJam · 01-24-2012, 12:44 AM

Hopefully I will...although i just got back from looking at it again, just wish everyone was as honest as he is. I drove it again, no misses, trans shifts smooth, although it idles fine in neutral, but the throttle needs to be feathered once in gear so as not to stall, which it did. He also informed me that they did a compression test, the front 4 cylinders tested at around 40lbs, the back 4 were 120lbs. Now I'm far from an expert, but I don't think I've run into 4 cylinders loose that kind of compression evenly. Gonna have to dig a little deeper, may have to walk and keep on looking. I'll keep you posted.

YtseJam · 01-24-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

The trucks looks and sounds good...I'd go for it. If mechanically it's good, the rest of the stuff can be fixed as ya go. Sometimes the little stuff is a PITA but you get thru it all and enjoy the simplicity of the these trucks.

The more I look at them, the better I like them....great design.

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Fan since '89, 'When Dream and Day Unite'....Ytse Jam was the first song I ever heard..

Charlie Dominici, Kevin Moore.....although I always have liked Labrie and Rudess is borderline genius. First song I heard was Pull Me Under, probably the ONLY one that actually got any radio play!

rbar · 01-24-2012, 01:10 AM

Sounds like maybe you should consider what it's worth to you as a truck that needs the engine rebuilt. For me, rebuilding the engine wouldn't scare me away, but I would want to pay accordingly. Sounding closer to $3000.

YtseJam · 01-24-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rbar

sounding closer to $3000.

+1

**joedoh** · 01-24-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by YtseJam

Hopefully I will...although i just got back from looking at it again, just wish everyone was as honest as he is. I drove it again, no misses, trans shifts smooth, although it idles fine in neutral, but the throttle needs to be feathered once in gear so as not to stall, which it did. He also informed me that they did a compression test, the front 4 cylinders tested at around 40lbs, the back 4 were 120lbs. Now I'm far from an expert, but I don't think I've run into 4 cylinders loose that kind of compression evenly. Gonna have to dig a little deeper, may have to walk and keep on looking. I'll keep you posted.

dont let anyone lie to ya, 4 cylinders are all you need!

**tazattitude** · 01-24-2012, 02:24 PM

With all those mods and as clean as it looks, sounds like a great deal!

1963c-10 · 01-24-2012, 03:40 PM

Nice looking truck....sounds like a good deal

**Clyde65** · 01-24-2012, 04:19 PM

He was at $6K? that was way high, IMO. Lots of peeps think they put in 5K and they can get 6K or more, as most here know, you put money in vehicles and you rarely get it out. Since it runs and drives, has a bit of a performance motor in it, little rust and shortbed, $4K is fair, would be great at $3500 though. How long has he had it for sale and why is he selling?

YtseJam · 01-24-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

How long has he had it for sale and why is he selling?

He's had it for sometime, still not clear the reason for the sale....I've asked him and it sounds like he just wants to be done with it. I found out that the cylinder readings are somewhat bogus. The pressure needs to be at least 90lbs. to run, so the motor may be just fine....I offered him 3k this morning, didn't like that too much.

I'll talk to him again tonight....to be continued!

**Clyde65** · 01-24-2012, 06:36 PM

I got my fingers and my eyes crossed for you, might make it tough to walk but Ill work through it.

YtseJam · 01-24-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I got my fingers and my eyes crossed for you, might make it tough to walk but Ill work through it.

Appreciate that!

Andyboy · 01-24-2012, 06:48 PM

Good Luck, hope you get it.

YtseJam · 01-25-2012, 01:44 AM

Update: After some back and forth, he agreed to 3K

Looks like I'll be picking up a truck tomorrow, assuming no more surprises....and thanks once again everyone!

rbar · 01-25-2012, 08:26 AM

Congratulations! That was the number I liked. I think you made a good deal and if the engine turns out to be ok, you made an awesome deal.
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duallyjams · 01-25-2012, 08:53 AM

Great job you got a good deal. We will need lots of pics when you get it home.

biohazardbill · 01-25-2012, 08:55 AM

Congrats

Getting it for that price you can replace your D/T collection with something a little more aggressive

**Clyde65** · 01-25-2012, 10:50 AM

Great news, I would like to point out I said $3k first, just kidding yall!

protrash64 · 01-25-2012, 09:11 PM

likaroc13 · 01-25-2012, 10:10 PM

congrats man! good luck with it, & definitely get us some more pics when you get it home

ralf · 01-25-2012, 10:39 PM

Pick it up and drive it for at least a month before you lay a wrench on it. You may find it suits your needs as is. Or, you may be in a hurry to make a mod that does not fit with your long range goals.

YtseJam · 01-27-2012, 12:37 AM

Well.....now the rest of the story. I'm informed yesterday that the valves are all out of adjustment by the seller, so by now the little voice is going off like a siren. Everytime we come close to signing the title..I get a new story, starting to think this guy is having sellers remorse.....so I gave him an out, he took it. Guess it wasn't meant to be. Bottom line is he really didn't want to sell it, or at least for 3k....don't blame him, I wouldn't want to sell it for that either! So the search continues, found one to look at tomorrow. I love classic Chevy trucks, it's not a matter of if...just when. Thanks again for all the help, this is a great forum that I will remain a part of....great members and info.

duallyjams · 01-27-2012, 09:06 AM

Well there are plenty more fish in the sea.

YtseJam · 01-27-2012, 07:49 PM

I hear ya.....maybe it's the area, but the ones for sale are complete junk. I wouldn't mind getting every penny I put in a vehicle either.

Starting to look at other years, looked at this one today....1973.

01-24-2012, 12:44 AM	#28
YtseJam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central California Posts: 21	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Hopefully I will...although i just got back from looking at it again, just wish everyone was as honest as he is. I drove it again, no misses, trans shifts smooth, although it idles fine in neutral, but the throttle needs to be feathered once in gear so as not to stall, which it did. He also informed me that they did a compression test, the front 4 cylinders tested at around 40lbs, the back 4 were 120lbs. Now I'm far from an expert, but I don't think I've run into 4 cylinders loose that kind of compression evenly. Gonna have to dig a little deeper, may have to walk and keep on looking. I'll keep you posted.

01-24-2012, 01:10 AM	#30
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Sounds like maybe you should consider what it's worth to you as a truck that needs the engine rebuilt. For me, rebuilding the engine wouldn't scare me away, but I would want to pay accordingly. Sounding closer to $3000. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#33
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? With all those mods and as clean as it looks, sounds like a great deal! __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

01-24-2012, 03:40 PM	#34
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01-24-2012, 04:19 PM	#35
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? He was at $6K? that was way high, IMO. Lots of peeps think they put in 5K and they can get 6K or more, as most here know, you put money in vehicles and you rarely get it out. Since it runs and drives, has a bit of a performance motor in it, little rust and shortbed, $4K is fair, would be great at $3500 though. How long has he had it for sale and why is he selling? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-24-2012, 06:36 PM	#37
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? I got my fingers and my eyes crossed for you, might make it tough to walk but Ill work through it. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-24-2012, 06:48 PM	#39
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Good Luck, hope you get it.

01-25-2012, 01:44 AM	#40
YtseJam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central California Posts: 21	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Update: After some back and forth, he agreed to 3K Looks like I'll be picking up a truck tomorrow, assuming no more surprises....and thanks once again everyone!

01-25-2012, 08:26 AM	#41
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Congratulations! That was the number I liked. I think you made a good deal and if the engine turns out to be ok, you made an awesome deal. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-25-2012, 08:53 AM	#42
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Great job you got a good deal. We will need lots of pics when you get it home. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-25-2012, 08:55 AM	#43
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Congrats Getting it for that price you can replace your D/T collection with something a little more aggressive

01-25-2012, 10:50 AM	#44
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Great news, I would like to point out I said $3k first, just kidding yall! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-25-2012, 09:11 PM	#45
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01-25-2012, 10:10 PM	#46
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01-25-2012, 10:39 PM	#47
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Pick it up and drive it for at least a month before you lay a wrench on it. You may find it suits your needs as is. Or, you may be in a hurry to make a mod that does not fit with your long range goals.



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01-27-2012, 12:37 AM	#48
YtseJam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central California Posts: 21	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Well.....now the rest of the story. I'm informed yesterday that the valves are all out of adjustment by the seller, so by now the little voice is going off like a siren. Everytime we come close to signing the title..I get a new story, starting to think this guy is having sellers remorse.....so I gave him an out, he took it. Guess it wasn't meant to be. Bottom line is he really didn't want to sell it, or at least for 3k....don't blame him, I wouldn't want to sell it for that either! So the search continues, found one to look at tomorrow. I love classic Chevy trucks, it's not a matter of if...just when. Thanks again for all the help, this is a great forum that I will remain a part of....great members and info.

01-27-2012, 09:06 AM	#49
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? Well there are plenty more fish in the sea. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-27-2012, 07:49 PM	#50
YtseJam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central California Posts: 21	Re: Looking At A 1965...Opinions? I hear ya.....maybe it's the area, but the ones for sale are complete junk. I wouldn't mind getting every penny I put in a vehicle either. Starting to look at other years, looked at this one today....1973.

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