WooHoo. Bought another one... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**grumpy** · 03-22-2010, 04:27 PM

After selling my 63 Burb last fall, I bought and sold a couple cars, then had nothing from about late Oct. til yesterday.

Being jobless sucks....

But our only vehicle the last year is a 99 Suburban, so I needed a second ride because I have to find a job even if its a crappy one until this economy picks up.

So instead of buying a Sunfire or S10, I decided to spend what tax refund we got on a old daily driver.

Well, after talking to a guy about a 65 GMC, I bought it.

They bought it 6 years ago from a old guy who was in the middle of a frame off build.

The chassis was all done, painted etc, but the cab, bed and clip were needing to be done still.

This guy and his then 15yr old son bought it. They did their first and only body and paint job.

Fast forward to now. In the years its been done, they havent put 100 miles on it. It sat in the garage for 3-4 years while the son went to school, then it sat outside the last 20 months.

So it has very amature body/paint, and looks alittle rough, but it was semi-cheap. At least what us rustbelt people consider decent and cheap...haha

It has a 283 with a granny 4spd.

Since Im a big fan of beater old school shop trucks, I think Im going to DA it and scuff it, to wear the paint alot. That will help alot.

Id rather have it all scuffed and wore out, the shoddy paint/body.

It also has some awesome white wagon wheels and raised white letter tires

Those will go to the swapmeet for 20 bucks...

So Im trying to find 4 decent stock steel wheels, then lower it.

I have a ton of 60-63 stuff I need to sell, including a windsheild, so maybe that will help me make some money to put into this 65.

And I need to figure if that 4 spd is worth keeping...or maybe try to swap it out.

So Im happy. I will post pics tuesday.

markeb01 · 03-22-2010, 04:39 PM

Good for you. Nice to have a driver you actually enjoy being in, and being more basic can be less expensive than a megabuck ride you can't actually use.

protrash64 · 03-22-2010, 05:27 PM

Nice. Lookin' forward to some pics.

Bazooka · 03-22-2010, 05:34 PM

Sweet. I will be waiting on the pics..

bubba327 · 03-23-2010, 11:15 AM

Tim, I knew you would be back with us in the 60-66 world , providing a home to yet another lonely homeless truck that needs attention and sprucing up! welcome back and post pictures please-- bubba

**grumpy** · 03-24-2010, 02:13 AM

Ok, went and got the turdbox today from my buddys shop. I left it there after the guy delivered it sunday, and thought Id drive it home today. Well, we trailered it because the battery wont hold charge and such...

Anyway, I snapped a couple cellphone pics to share.

Its amazing how nice it is underneath, and how ugly it is on top...

I'll post better pics once I dig into it this week. Gotta go for a job fair tomorrow...

Im not too excited. All the past ones were a waste and I still dont have a job.

jonzcustomshop · 03-24-2010, 04:39 AM

wheels and lowering will fix everything!

dieselarmy13 · 03-24-2010, 05:46 AM

That's an easy fix. Can't wait to see it done.

OARNGESI · 03-24-2010, 07:15 AM

Swap the wheels and itll be pretty nice

jchav62 · 03-24-2010, 09:47 AM

Welcome back again!! I can't wait until next week when you have it finished.

Great start!!! Very clean...

**grumpy** · 03-24-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Welcome back again!! I can't wait until next week when you have it finished.

Great start!!! Very clean...

We'll see. Money is real tight so it'll be alittle slower going.

And its not as nice on the outside as the pics make it to be. Looks like a blind 4yr old money did the work.

likaroc13 · 03-24-2010, 12:12 PM

glad your back in the game...i wish i could get some progress rolling on mine, but i'm in the same jobless boat as you...last job fair i went to didn't help me either...hang in there though, & hopefully something comes along soon...good luck with the new toy & job search

**grumpy** · 03-24-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

glad your back in the game...i wish i could get some progress rolling on mine, but i'm in the same jobless boat as you...last job fair i went to didn't help me either...hang in there though, & hopefully something comes along soon...good luck with the new toy & job search

I'll slowly pick at it. I'd be in good shape if I could find some plain stock steel wheels local. Seems they're nowhere to be found, or scrapped.

Yeah, todays big "job fair" was 500 guys standing in line to hand Resumes to 3 people from the Onestop...
But, they offered us 2 games of free bowling..

62 Bowtie · 03-24-2010, 06:47 PM

Ugly on top? Looks good to me nice find. These guys want an arm and leg for something like that here in Ca.

glendale · 03-24-2010, 11:33 PM

holey crazy brake line batman! looks good man keep us posted. yea the stock steelies are hard to find for sure.

**grumpy** · 03-24-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by glendale

holey crazy brake line batman! looks good man keep us posted. yea the stock steelies are hard to find for sure.

Wondered how long before someone mentioned the awesome brakeline

I found a 1990 chevy 1500 bench seat for it today. I hate to part with the stock bench because its so nice, but Im not comfortable on it. I sit too high, and too far forward.
Basicly its a skinny guy seat...haha

protrash64 · 03-25-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Wondered how long before someone mentioned the awesome brakeline

I saw it, but you said it was 'nice underneath', so I thought you liked it!!

scotts62 · 03-25-2010, 08:04 AM

I like it! Looks like a pretty clean truck

creep · 03-25-2010, 10:09 AM

Any pics of the bench seat? I could use one.

03-22-2010, 04:27 PM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	WooHoo. Bought another one... After selling my 63 Burb last fall, I bought and sold a couple cars, then had nothing from about late Oct. til yesterday. Being jobless sucks.... But our only vehicle the last year is a 99 Suburban, so I needed a second ride because I have to find a job even if its a crappy one until this economy picks up. So instead of buying a Sunfire or S10, I decided to spend what tax refund we got on a old daily driver. Well, after talking to a guy about a 65 GMC, I bought it. They bought it 6 years ago from a old guy who was in the middle of a frame off build. The chassis was all done, painted etc, but the cab, bed and clip were needing to be done still. This guy and his then 15yr old son bought it. They did their first and only body and paint job. Fast forward to now. In the years its been done, they havent put 100 miles on it. It sat in the garage for 3-4 years while the son went to school, then it sat outside the last 20 months. So it has very amature body/paint, and looks alittle rough, but it was semi-cheap. At least what us rustbelt people consider decent and cheap...haha It has a 283 with a granny 4spd. Since Im a big fan of beater old school shop trucks, I think Im going to DA it and scuff it, to wear the paint alot. That will help alot. Id rather have it all scuffed and wore out, the shoddy paint/body. It also has some awesome white wagon wheels and raised white letter tires Those will go to the swapmeet for 20 bucks... So Im trying to find 4 decent stock steel wheels, then lower it. I have a ton of 60-63 stuff I need to sell, including a windsheild, so maybe that will help me make some money to put into this 65. And I need to figure if that 4 spd is worth keeping...or maybe try to swap it out. So Im happy. I will post pics tuesday. __________________ Tim Road Hounds Last edited by grumpy; 03-22-2010 at 04:30 PM.

03-22-2010, 04:39 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Good for you. Nice to have a driver you actually enjoy being in, and being more basic can be less expensive than a megabuck ride you can't actually use.

03-22-2010, 05:27 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Nice. Lookin' forward to some pics. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-22-2010, 05:34 PM	#4
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Sweet. I will be waiting on the pics..

03-23-2010, 11:15 AM	#5
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Tim, I knew you would be back with us in the 60-66 world , providing a home to yet another lonely homeless truck that needs attention and sprucing up! welcome back and post pictures please-- bubba __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

03-24-2010, 02:13 AM	#6
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Ok, went and got the turdbox today from my buddys shop. I left it there after the guy delivered it sunday, and thought Id drive it home today. Well, we trailered it because the battery wont hold charge and such... Anyway, I snapped a couple cellphone pics to share. Its amazing how nice it is underneath, and how ugly it is on top... I'll post better pics once I dig into it this week. Gotta go for a job fair tomorrow... Im not too excited. All the past ones were a waste and I still dont have a job. Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-24-2010, 04:39 AM	#7
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... wheels and lowering will fix everything! __________________ 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

03-24-2010, 05:46 AM	#8
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... That's an easy fix. Can't wait to see it done. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

03-24-2010, 07:15 AM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Swap the wheels and itll be pretty nice __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-24-2010, 09:47 AM	#10
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Welcome back again!! I can't wait until next week when you have it finished. Great start!!! Very clean... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-24-2010, 12:12 PM	#12
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... glad your back in the game...i wish i could get some progress rolling on mine, but i'm in the same jobless boat as you...last job fair i went to didn't help me either...hang in there though, & hopefully something comes along soon...good luck with the new toy & job search

03-24-2010, 06:47 PM	#14
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Ugly on top? Looks good to me nice find. These guys want an arm and leg for something like that here in Ca.

03-24-2010, 11:33 PM	#15
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... holey crazy brake line batman! looks good man keep us posted. yea the stock steelies are hard to find for sure.

03-25-2010, 08:04 AM	#18
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... I like it! Looks like a pretty clean truck __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-25-2010, 10:09 AM	#19
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: WooHoo. Bought another one... Any pics of the bench seat? I could use one. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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