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2manyprojects · 04-22-2008, 02:10 AM

I really need to stop looking at ebay when I'm bored. Here's my latest spur of the moment purchase. 65 Chevy custom cab, big back window, 292 4spd. I've been looking for something to haul my junk around, I think I found it. It was originaly a dealer tow truck, too bad the bed is gone. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. Restore it stock, put a v8 in it or what. I'm open to Idea's and suggestions. These are the ebay pics. I'm going go get it next weekend. Anyone in VA have a realy long trailer I can rent or borrow lol.

greg64 · 04-22-2008, 03:53 AM

I love it!

What's the wheelbase on that sucker? And that front bumper is the definition of "hefty". If you don't need to cruise at 75, I'd keep the 292. But then, I'm partial to the old inlines.

joe231 · 04-22-2008, 04:41 AM

sweet! i like it!
what is that "bump" just to the left of the switches on the dash?

Pistonman · 04-22-2008, 05:31 AM

The "bump" is probably the PTO knob.

**Captainfab** · 04-22-2008, 07:52 AM

Cool...another member with a C30.It appears to have came with a few options. Looks like the wheelbase is longer than my '66....mine has 10'6" of frame behind the cab with a 157" wheelbase. The 292's aren't bad engines they just aren't good on gas. IMHO you'd be able to get the same or better mpg out of a V8 and have more power. Post some more pics when you get it home.

2manyprojects · 04-22-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by greg64

I love it!

What's the wheelbase on that sucker? And that front bumper is the definition of "hefty". If you don't need to cruise at 75, I'd keep the 292. But then, I'm partial to the old inlines.

The wheelbase is 19ft ,262ish inches. That bumper should be fun in traffic let me see a ricer or minivan cut me off now lol. I'm thinking of leaving the 6 in it with a little tweaking, header and 4 barrel. I also have a good 350 I could stick in it untill I find something better. I will mostly drive it long distance I like doing 75. So probably it will eventualy get a injected bigblock, or 6.5 diesel with a nv4500 trans. I'll drive it like it is for now and see what I think.

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Originally Posted by joe231

sweet! i like it!
what is that "bump" just to the left of the switches on the dash?

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Originally Posted by Pistonman

The "bump" is probably the PTO knob.

I'm not sure what it is, my guess is PTO or a hydraulic parking brake.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Cool...another member with a C30.It appears to have came with a few options. Looks like the wheelbase is longer than my '66....mine has 10'6" of frame behind the cab with a 157" wheelbase. The 292's aren't bad engines they just aren't good on gas. IMHO you'd be able to get the same or better mpg out of a V8 and have more power. Post some more pics when you get it home.

The options are what sold me on it. If it was a striped down small window. I probably wouldn't have bid on it. It's definately long lol, but it works out good. I dont have to stretch the frame to put a rollback bed on it. What kind of MPG and top speed can I expect with the 292?

Tim64 · 04-22-2008, 08:33 PM

Might make a good car hauler.

2manyprojects · 04-23-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim64

Might make a good car hauler.

Thats the plan. Speaking of car haulers. You old dudes that weren't too stoned to remember the 60's. The guy said it was a rollback. Were rollbacks common, or do you think it was probably a ramp truck? Anyone have pics?

**Captainfab** · 04-23-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2manyprojects

What kind of MPG and top speed can I expect with the 292?

My C60 has the 292 but I can't say exactly what mpg it gets since the speedo doesn't work. But it seems to suck gas about like my 454 which gets 11mpg. As for speed, I spin it pretty good traveling at about 65-70....of course the C60 has 6.40 gears. Even with a 39" tire it's still low geared.

2manyprojects · 04-23-2008, 03:12 AM

Thanks thats kinda what I guessed. I just have to drive it, and figure out if it's something I can live with. I can put up with alot more than most people. All I need to do is drive my S10 around for a week. I'll be thrilled with 11mpg lol.

283 Man · 04-23-2008, 03:23 AM

It would be cool if you made it into a car hauler and hauled only 60-66 chevy/gmc trucks.

2manyprojects · 04-23-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 283 Man

It would be cool if you made it into a car hauler and hauled only 60-66 chevy/gmc trucks.

I have too many cars that dont run to do that ,but this will be on it I'm sure.

factorystock · 04-23-2008, 04:27 AM

I guessing it was originally a camper. The give away would be the extra long frame, the large big back window and custom cab option. These were not very common to tow trucks. These options would be popular to the recreational vehicle market that was in full swing in the mid 60's.

2manyprojects · 04-23-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

I guessing it was originally a camper. The give away would be the extra long frame, the large big back window and custom cab option. These were not very common to tow trucks. These options would be popular to the recreational vehicle market that was in full swing in the mid 60's.

I guess it's possible it was a camper. The guy I'm getting it from, said it was a rollback for a Chevy dealer in Pennsylvania, when it was new. Then was sold to a farmer in Va that put the flat bed on it to haul hay. I'm guessing the tow truck story is right. Ive seen that push bumper on several wreckers.

**Captainfab** · 04-23-2008, 06:54 AM

If it was a rollback truck for a dealership that probably explains the options that normally wouldn't be seen on an average rollback.....just my .02

nice panel BTW

kenny_strong · 04-25-2008, 01:39 AM

Where is the truck located or did you get it home already?maybe i can help ya. I pull a 48 foot landoll trailer all over md and va, i was in richmond on tuesday. send me a pm

283 Man · 04-25-2008, 03:27 AM

Nice burb!!I love the burbs too

!!

factorystock · 04-25-2008, 03:52 AM

Here is what it might have looked like as a camper.

2manyprojects · 04-26-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kenny_strong

Where is the truck located or did you get it home already?maybe i can help ya. I pull a 48 foot landoll trailer all over md and va, i was in richmond on tuesday. send me a pm

Thanks for the offer. I found a big enough trailer and I'm borrowing a 550 Fword from work . Gonna go get it Saturday. PM sent

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Originally Posted by 283 Man

Nice burb!!I love the burbs too

!!

thanks

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Here is what it might have looked like as a camper.

That camper is cool. I need one of those too lol.

2manyprojects · 04-28-2008, 12:45 AM

Ok, well the trailer I borrowed turned out to be way too heavy for the truck, I had to pull it with. Dual wheel, dual axle equipment trailer, the kind you pull behind a large dumptruck. The trailer weight empty was over the towing capacity of the truck LOL. Soooooooo I called a friend with a towtruck. I should have it here in the next few days. I did go and look at it, pay for it and all that good stuff. It has the normal rust ,but it's not in terrible shape. looks to be original paint, reverse tutone white on the bottom, with a light blue top. You can still read the lettering on the doors La (something) Bros Chevrolet. I cant rember exactly what it was. I have the attention span of a kindergardener on crack sometimes, and found other cool things to look at. The mystery bump on the dash is the PTO knob. He also gave me the accessory clock that was on the dash.

2manyprojects · 05-20-2008, 06:16 AM

After much aggravation. I finaly got it home. I had to put a clutch and a rear main seal in the tow truck before I could go, thats what I did friday night after work and saturday. I picked it up saturday night. This morning I gave it a bath. It's from LEFEVER BROS Chevrolet in Dillsburg PA. They are still in business. I'm going to contact them and see if anyone remembers it. If I can find a pic of it back in the day that would be sweet. It's funny how much rust pops up after you pay for something lol. Here's some pics.

hewlett2002000 · 05-20-2008, 07:04 AM

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

Woogeroo · 05-20-2008, 08:24 AM

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

I love that big honkin' bumper!

-W

oldblu65 · 05-20-2008, 09:10 AM

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 !

**MikeN** · 05-20-2008, 09:30 PM

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.

04-22-2008, 02:10 AM	#1
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	65 C30 I really need to stop looking at ebay when I'm bored. Here's my latest spur of the moment purchase. 65 Chevy custom cab, big back window, 292 4spd. I've been looking for something to haul my junk around, I think I found it. It was originaly a dealer tow truck, too bad the bed is gone. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. Restore it stock, put a v8 in it or what. I'm open to Idea's and suggestions. These are the ebay pics. I'm going go get it next weekend. Anyone in VA have a realy long trailer I can rent or borrow lol. Attached Images

04-22-2008, 03:53 AM	#2
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: 65 C30 I love it! What's the wheelbase on that sucker? And that front bumper is the definition of "hefty". If you don't need to cruise at 75, I'd keep the 292. But then, I'm partial to the old inlines. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

04-22-2008, 04:41 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 65 C30 sweet! i like it! what is that "bump" just to the left of the switches on the dash? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-22-2008, 05:31 AM	#4
Pistonman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kingston, Washington Posts: 32	Re: 65 C30 The "bump" is probably the PTO knob.

04-22-2008, 07:52 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 65 C30 Cool...another member with a C30.It appears to have came with a few options. Looks like the wheelbase is longer than my '66....mine has 10'6" of frame behind the cab with a 157" wheelbase. The 292's aren't bad engines they just aren't good on gas. IMHO you'd be able to get the same or better mpg out of a V8 and have more power. Post some more pics when you get it home. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-22-2008, 08:33 PM	#7
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: 65 C30 Might make a good car hauler.

04-23-2008, 03:12 AM	#10
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: 65 C30 Thanks thats kinda what I guessed. I just have to drive it, and figure out if it's something I can live with. I can put up with alot more than most people. All I need to do is drive my S10 around for a week. I'll be thrilled with 11mpg lol.

04-23-2008, 03:23 AM	#11
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: 65 C30 It would be cool if you made it into a car hauler and hauled only 60-66 chevy/gmc trucks.

04-23-2008, 04:27 AM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,358	Re: 65 C30 I guessing it was originally a camper. The give away would be the extra long frame, the large big back window and custom cab option. These were not very common to tow trucks. These options would be popular to the recreational vehicle market that was in full swing in the mid 60's.

04-23-2008, 06:54 AM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 65 C30 If it was a rollback truck for a dealership that probably explains the options that normally wouldn't be seen on an average rollback.....just my .02 nice panel BTW __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 04-23-2008 at 06:55 AM.

04-25-2008, 01:39 AM	#16
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: 65 C30 Where is the truck located or did you get it home already?maybe i can help ya. I pull a 48 foot landoll trailer all over md and va, i was in richmond on tuesday. send me a pm

04-25-2008, 03:27 AM	#17
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: 65 C30 Nice burb!!I love the burbs too!!

04-25-2008, 03:52 AM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,358	Re: 65 C30 Here is what it might have looked like as a camper. Attached Images

04-28-2008, 12:45 AM	#20
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: 65 C30 Ok, well the trailer I borrowed turned out to be way too heavy for the truck, I had to pull it with. Dual wheel, dual axle equipment trailer, the kind you pull behind a large dumptruck. The trailer weight empty was over the towing capacity of the truck LOL. Soooooooo I called a friend with a towtruck. I should have it here in the next few days. I did go and look at it, pay for it and all that good stuff. It has the normal rust ,but it's not in terrible shape. looks to be original paint, reverse tutone white on the bottom, with a light blue top. You can still read the lettering on the doors La (something) Bros Chevrolet. I cant rember exactly what it was. I have the attention span of a kindergardener on crack sometimes, and found other cool things to look at. The mystery bump on the dash is the PTO knob. He also gave me the accessory clock that was on the dash.

05-20-2008, 06:16 AM	#21
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: 65 C30 After much aggravation. I finaly got it home. I had to put a clutch and a rear main seal in the tow truck before I could go, thats what I did friday night after work and saturday. I picked it up saturday night. This morning I gave it a bath. It's from LEFEVER BROS Chevrolet in Dillsburg PA. They are still in business. I'm going to contact them and see if anyone remembers it. If I can find a pic of it back in the day that would be sweet. It's funny how much rust pops up after you pay for something lol. Here's some pics. 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.



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05-20-2008, 07:04 AM	#22
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: 65 C30 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 __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#23
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 65 C30 I love it... I'd get it looking nice and leave it. I love that big honkin' bumper! -W

05-20-2008, 09:10 AM	#24
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: 65 C30 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 !

05-20-2008, 09:30 PM	#25
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 779	Re: 65 C30 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.

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