The 1960 - 1966 Member Introductions

[ChuckW]

Love 4 X 4's.

[chevy_man5]

Nice truck Coats66!! Now we need more info and pictures!!

[kerber63]

Hi Everyone, I'm Jonathan in Albany OR. I'm the second owner of a '63 swb, my great uncle bought it new in Fresno CA and I bought it from his wife after he passed away. My dad and I did a rebuild on it while I was in high school, now I'm rebuilding it again - rust sucks!

Started life as a 230 six banger with a 3 on the tree and 3.73 rear. With the first rebuild we swapped in a 350 with a T5, bucket seats, drop spindles & springs, and discs up front with a booster.This time around I've dropped in a 454 with a T56, 4.11 posi, aluminum radiator, all wiring's been replaced and updated, moved the gas tank to under the bed, c-notched the rear with 2" drop blocks, custom gauge cluster, and a sweet new paint job.

Been at it for about a year and a half, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel (kinda).

[MikeS.]

Welcome man, good lookin truck. It's good that you kept it in the family. I'm a Fresno native, born and lived there for 41 years. Do you happen to know which dealership he bought it at? For Fresno it would have been Hallowell in Clovis or Frontier in Fresno.

I had several family members that worked long time for Hallowell. My Mom worked for a F*ord dealership in Clovis... Always lively family banter.

[Coats66]

Here is some more pictures of my 66 K-20 it has a 14in lift 39.5x15x15 super swampers 355 sbc and newer axles out of a 75 chevy 3500 sorry the pics sideways it uploaded like that

[markeb01]

Nice progress on a great looking truck. Glad it was kept in the family. And welcome to the forum!

Originally Posted by kerber63

Hi Everyone, I'm Jonathan in Albany OR. I'm the second owner of a '63 swb, my great uncle bought it new in Fresno CA and I bought it from his wife after he passed away. My dad and I did a rebuild on it while I was in high school, now I'm rebuilding it again - rust sucks!

Started life as a 230 six banger with a 3 on the tree and 3.73 rear. With the first rebuild we swapped in a 350 with a T5, bucket seats, drop spindles & springs, and discs up front with a booster.This time around I've dropped in a 454 with a T56, 4.11 posi, aluminum radiator, all wiring's been replaced and updated, moved the gas tank to under the bed, c-notched the rear with 2" drop blocks, custom gauge cluster, and a sweet new paint job.

Been at it for about a year and a half, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel (kinda).

[Kingjasn]

Hello, my name is Jason, These were taken on the night I drove "Maggie Mayhem" home.





I didn't pay the actual amount on the windows, the engine had a high RPM knocking that the guy didn't know about. Talked him down by 700. I have found that she is a "Johnny Cash" truck. Part 64, but mostly 65. The cab and title are matching 65.

[MikeS.]

Howdy Jason.

[Realnoisy]

Welcome Jason!

[SmokeyHazeEM1]

Whats up guys! Kinda new to this forum, Ive searched within it a lot but just now finally made an account. From Carlisle, Pa. Drive a lifted 86 GMC 1/2 ton converted to 3/4, and a 66 c10, Both mid restoration , and daily a good ole honda

[MacsGTO]

Hey all,
Just wanted say Hi. Just picked up my '65 here in Virginia. Can't wait to dive in with all the rest of you. It's my first C10 but not the first in my collection. Hope I will be as much help as I'm sure you all will be to me, so thanks in advance.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by kerber63

Hi Everyone, I'm Jonathan in Albany OR. I'm the second owner of a '63 swb, my great uncle bought it new in Fresno CA and I bought it from his wife after he passed away. My dad and I did a rebuild on it while I was in high school, now I'm rebuilding it again - rust sucks!

Started life as a 230 six banger with a 3 on the tree and 3.73 rear. With the first rebuild we swapped in a 350 with a T5, bucket seats, drop spindles & springs, and discs up front with a booster.This time around I've dropped in a 454 with a T56, 4.11 posi, aluminum radiator, all wiring's been replaced and updated, moved the gas tank to under the bed, c-notched the rear with 2" drop blocks, custom gauge cluster, and a sweet new paint job.

Been at it for about a year and a half, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel (kinda).

Very nice 63 Jonathan. I see you live in Albany, OR. I have a 64 SWB fleetside that I work on in Junction City at my girlfriends place. I will be there after Christmas for a couple of weeks. Do you have any parts? I am looking for a nice hood. Maybe we can meet up while I am there.

[Indian113]

Man,we're picking up a bunch of new members and some really nice trucks-Welcome everyone!

[bschoolz1]

hey from raleigh nc picked up a 64 c 10 straight 6 230 stock my 1st truck 36 yrs ago was a 65 chevy van impossible to find another i'll post some pics as soon as i figure out how. bought this truck 3 weeks ago. its keepin me busy for sure

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by MacsGTO

Hey all,
Just wanted say Hi. Just picked up my '65 here in Virginia. Can't wait to dive in with all the rest of you. It's my first C10 but not the first in my collection. Hope I will be as much help as I'm sure you all will be to me, so thanks in advance.

Welcome. Love your truck! What size wheels does that have on it? 20"? I have a set of 22" rims and tires that I am thinking about trying out. They kind of look like your rims.
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[CRGRS 66]

Welcome to all the new folks from the land of hockey, maple syrup, and Neil Young!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Welcome all from North Carolina
Listen to "American Graffiti (1973) Radio 1Bad62Pro/Street" on Pandora
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[Realnoisy]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Welcome to all the new folks from the land of hockey, maple syrup, and Neil Young!

And Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee.

[63sbssbbw]

LOL and Pamela Anderson,Burton Cummings and [shudder] Justin Bieber.

[MacsGTO]

Originally Posted by Blue_Aura

Welcome. Love your truck! What size wheels does that have on it? 20"? I have a set of 22" rims and tires that I am thinking about trying out. They kind of look like your rims.
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Hey and thanks. They are 20s and a bit of a pain with manual steering but I've finally gotten everything together for the PS conversion. I'll be doing it just before Christmas. I was unsure about them at first but I like the way they turned out. 22s would be sick. What offset to tuck those in there or are you without wheel wells? Love the shade of blue on yours btw.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Realnoisy

And Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee.

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

LOL and Pamela Anderson,Burton Cummings and [shudder] Justin Bieber.

One of these things is not like the others! Nothing whatsoever like the others! Let's not forget... Larry Walker, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Sid Crosby, Rick Nash... I could go on, but that would not be very "Canadian" of me

[kerber63]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Very nice 63 Jonathan. I see you live in Albany, OR. I have a 64 SWB fleetside that I work on in Junction City at my girlfriends place. I will be there after Christmas for a couple of weeks. Do you have any parts? I am looking for a nice hood. Maybe we can meet up while I am there.

PM sent.

[Realnoisy]

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

LOL and Pamela Anderson,Burton Cummings and [shudder] Justin Bieber.

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

One of these things is not like the others! Nothing whatsoever like the others! Let's not forget... Larry Walker, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Sid Crosby, Rick Nash... I could go on, but that would not be very "Canadian" of me

Who are those people?

[Aflac]

Hi all! My name is Mike. I have a 1966 stepside longbed with 3 on the tree and a straight 6. I picked it up from a co worker. It needs some serious work, but I plan on working it as time allows. My goal is to put a 400 with a modern 5 speed from a 93 or later 1500 in it. I want the classic look but reasonably modern drivetrain.

From what I have seen so far, I don't think I am going to have an issue with tech stuff now that I know where you guys are!

[Realnoisy]

Originally Posted by Aflac

Hi all! My name is Mike. I have a 1966 stepside longbed with 3 on the tree and a straight 6. I picked it up from a co worker. It needs some serious work, but I plan on working it as time allows. My goal is to put a 400 with a modern 5 speed from a 93 or later 1500 in it. I want the classic look but reasonably modern drivetrain.

From what I have seen so far, I don't think I am going to have an issue with tech stuff now that I know where you guys are!

Welcome fellow Texan!