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62 Barnfind · 08-01-2014, 11:15 AM

I would love to find one like that one day. Lucky you! It looks like all that truck needs is a compound and polish and it will clean up nice. Good find!

jcramsey · 08-01-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I don't think I've seen that variation before. The bed looks like a longbed with a one foot taken out of the front section. How long is the bed?

Very cool...

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

[B]Yes it was a long bed with some taken off the front, it is 6 1/2' just like a regular short bed but it is not the same measurements front and back like a regular short bed.

So it's a Shlong bed? I like it...very cool truck!

NEWFISHER · 08-01-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jcramsey

So it's a Shlong bed? I like it...very cool truck!

BAWAAHAHAHHA!

garmar · 08-01-2014, 02:19 PM

Shlong bed.

Nice truck.

jcramsey · 08-01-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

BAWAAHAHAHHA!

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Originally Posted by garmar

Shlong bed.

66Gilbert · 08-04-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

wow! you are so lucky, that looks like a beautiful truck to start with.
when you get around to it, I would like to see the measurements of the wheelbase, the rear door, and the bed side... also good pics of the center hinge pillar , front of the rear door (in the jamb) and the hinges!
thanks for all the pics so far!

Got some measurements for you, The wheelbase is 139'' The rear door is 32 1/4'' The front of the bed is 15'' to the beginning of the wheel opening, The cab was stretched 34 1/4''. It looks like the rear of the center pillar was all hand made from the Stageway Coach Company. Here are some pictures you requested.

jonzcustomshop · 08-04-2014, 10:32 PM

thanks!!

66Gilbert · 08-10-2014, 10:24 PM

Got my receiver hitch installed, removed fuel tank from bed and plumbed fuel line back to main fuel tank. Installed some Rally Wheels with 235/75R15 tires off another one of my trucks to see what it would look like. I think I am going to go with a little wider and taller tire like a 265/70R15 tire and some Chevy Bowtie center caps. Here are some pictures before a bath and after.

ChevyFreak60 · 08-11-2014, 12:14 PM

Beautiful truck man!!

Mad Rods · 08-11-2014, 11:49 PM

So rad!!!!!

66Gilbert · 08-12-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

Beautiful truck man!!

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods

So rad!!!!!

Thanks Guy's,

It seems forever for days off from work to roll around. Many thoughts cross my mind in that time planning on what to do next. Work seems to be getting in the way of a Man and his Truck.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 08-13-2014, 10:14 AM

Great Score What a Beauty

66Gilbert · 08-24-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

Great Score What a Beauty

Thanks, it only took me 29 years to find it.

Put some new shoes on this weekend. Went with P255/70R15 Cooper Cobras on Chevy Rally's with the Bowtie center caps, looks a lot better than a P235/75R15.

**60-66** · 08-24-2014, 11:39 AM

Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better

pimpston65 · 08-24-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better

x2, good looking truck. i wander if you buff the paint, will it come back like some have done? what are you plans for the paint?

jonzcustomshop · 08-24-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Thanks, it only took me 29 years to find it.

this is what I worry about!

Jeff La · 08-24-2014, 11:17 PM

Truck is coming along great, glad to see they are still out there. Maybe one day one will fall in my lap. LOL

66Gilbert · 08-24-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better

Thank you, I hope to keep working on it every chance I get. It sure doesn't look like the same truck I towed home a month ago.

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

x2, good looking truck. i wander if you buff the paint, will it come back like some have done? what are you plans for the paint?

I have waxed the drivers side of it and it does seem to shine but needs a lot more elbow grease. Not quite sure what I want to do with the paint yet. For now I want to keep polishing on it, replace front bumper, grill, reupholster seats as close as I can back to original and clean up all the wiring that the original owner added numerous aftermarket crap. I want to take it to a few local car shows and Dino's Pre-Show Get Down before I do anything surprising to it.

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

this is what I worry about!

I actually gave up and was scrambling to get down to Wickenburg, Arizona when it was posted on craigslist to get a crack at purchasing this.

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

Truck is coming along great, glad to see they are still out there. Maybe one day one will fall in my lap. LOL

Thanks, that is exactly the way it will have to happen. Good Luck!!

66Gilbert · 08-26-2014, 12:57 AM

The Money Shot!! Some pictures of my two best Girls.

pimpston65 · 08-26-2014, 01:01 AM

now you just showing off!!! that red POPs!!!

luvmytruck · 08-26-2014, 01:31 AM

sure dont find one like that everyday

mud.man.rj · 08-26-2014, 09:25 PM

That's enough, way to nice, both of them..

66Gilbert · 09-02-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

now you just showing off!!! that red POPs!!!

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by luvmytruck

sure dont find one like that everyday

Yeah it took 10,592 days to find.

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That's enough, way to nice, both of them..

Thanks, mud.man.

likaroc13 · 09-02-2014, 10:25 AM

Saw your link in Dino's thread, & I just had to come take a peek. Wow, what a nice find! Don't think you could find a much better one to start with. Looks good now, but I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Dinos63 · 09-02-2014, 06:28 PM

man so glad you got it!! its in great hands too.... I saw it when it was on c/l and man I was soo close .... lol congrats you coming down this year for the get down?

08-01-2014, 11:15 AM	#51
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,373	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today I would love to find one like that one day. Lucky you! It looks like all that truck needs is a compound and polish and it will clean up nice. Good find! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

08-01-2014, 02:19 PM	#54
garmar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mtn View, Missouri Posts: 81	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Shlong bed. Nice truck.

08-04-2014, 10:32 PM	#57
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today thanks!! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-10-2014, 10:24 PM	#58
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Got my receiver hitch installed, removed fuel tank from bed and plumbed fuel line back to main fuel tank. Installed some Rally Wheels with 235/75R15 tires off another one of my trucks to see what it would look like. I think I am going to go with a little wider and taller tire like a 265/70R15 tire and some Chevy Bowtie center caps. Here are some pictures before a bath and after.

08-11-2014, 12:14 PM	#59
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Beautiful truck man!! __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

08-11-2014, 11:49 PM	#60
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today So rad!!!!! __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

08-13-2014, 10:14 AM	#62
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Great Score What a Beauty __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

08-24-2014, 11:39 AM	#64
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

08-24-2014, 11:17 PM	#67
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Truck is coming along great, glad to see they are still out there. Maybe one day one will fall in my lap. LOL

08-26-2014, 12:57 AM	#69
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today The Money Shot!! Some pictures of my two best Girls.

08-26-2014, 01:01 AM	#70
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today now you just showing off!!! that red POPs!!!

08-26-2014, 01:31 AM	#71
luvmytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: happy valley or. Posts: 106	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today sure dont find one like that everyday

08-26-2014, 09:25 PM	#72
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today That's enough, way to nice, both of them..

09-02-2014, 10:25 AM	#74
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Saw your link in Dino's thread, & I just had to come take a peek. Wow, what a nice find! Don't think you could find a much better one to start with. Looks good now, but I look forward to seeing what you do with it. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

09-02-2014, 06:28 PM	#75
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today man so glad you got it!! its in great hands too.... I saw it when it was on c/l and man I was soo close .... lol congrats you coming down this year for the get down? __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !



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