New from New York...64' C20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Marco.Creep · 08-09-2010, 09:56 PM

Hello fellow Chevy truckers,
My name is Marco I live in Long Island NY,
I recently acquired the long time object of my desire 1964 Chevy C20 "Custom Camper" It's been sitting in upstate NY for more time then I care to admit. Since that time she developed some issues. But I rebuilt the 292 motor and she now runs like a sewing machine. Cool story behind the truck, I worked as a motorcycle mechanic and it belonged to my mentor, I was a young kid and in love with the truck, and would beg him to buy it just about everyday. Originally it belonged to his neighbor who bought it new in 64' then then sold it to my mentors father, until he he passed it down to his son. Finally he decided the truck needed a new owner and he flat out gave it to me. Needless to say i have some work ahead of me but nevertheless, I'll have it looking new in no time. Ive found alot of good info on this site, and hope I could add some more. Im a fabricator, and motorcycle builder so Im sure those skills will come in handy with the truck.
As it sits now Im in need of a maual trannny...so if anyone could point me in the right direction of what I could easily bolt in Id appreciate the info. Ive heard that an S-10 5 speed will mate right up, can anyone confirm this?

-Marco

losthope · 08-09-2010, 10:18 PM

welcome from california!

Alan's Classic · 08-09-2010, 10:53 PM

and welcome aboard. You can't beat free.

Nice starting point.

**Captainfab** · 08-10-2010, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the forums

Yes the T5 trans will fit. I don't know all the particulars, but there is a sticky in the 'Engine and Drivetrain' section on installing the T5. Plus there are a couple members here with '60-'66's that have them. Hopefully they'll chime in.

Looks like a decent truck to work with.

fryer1979 · 08-10-2010, 05:39 AM

from the high desert of northern California. Cool background you have on the truck, and the pickup itself looks really good for the beginning of a project (not even considering the free part). Have fun.

markeb01 · 08-10-2010, 10:08 AM

Welcome from Washington state. Sometimes perseverance pays off. Glad you could finally land something you've wanted for so long. Good luck with the build. Although a 5 speed is preferred for the gear ratios available, you can also install just about any other 3 speed or passenger car 4 speed as well, probably with fewer modifications needed to the driveshaft and speedo connections.

**DPowers** · 08-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Welcome to the site. Congrats on the truck.

oldblu65 · 08-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Go to www.inliners.org , click on " tech tips " . They have a page dedicated to the T5 and many members have experience they can share . Good luck !

McC_65_91 · 08-10-2010, 10:04 PM

welcome to the board! where are you on LI??

Marco.Creep · 08-11-2010, 11:11 PM

Thanks everyone for the info and welcome...Im in Bellmore Long Island for my NY neighbors if anyone ever needed anything feel free to drop a line.

08-09-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
Marco.Creep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bellmore NY Posts: 3	New from New York...64' C20 Hello fellow Chevy truckers, My name is Marco I live in Long Island NY, I recently acquired the long time object of my desire 1964 Chevy C20 "Custom Camper" It's been sitting in upstate NY for more time then I care to admit. Since that time she developed some issues. But I rebuilt the 292 motor and she now runs like a sewing machine. Cool story behind the truck, I worked as a motorcycle mechanic and it belonged to my mentor, I was a young kid and in love with the truck, and would beg him to buy it just about everyday. Originally it belonged to his neighbor who bought it new in 64' then then sold it to my mentors father, until he he passed it down to his son. Finally he decided the truck needed a new owner and he flat out gave it to me. Needless to say i have some work ahead of me but nevertheless, I'll have it looking new in no time. Ive found alot of good info on this site, and hope I could add some more. Im a fabricator, and motorcycle builder so Im sure those skills will come in handy with the truck. As it sits now Im in need of a maual trannny...so if anyone could point me in the right direction of what I could easily bolt in Id appreciate the info. Ive heard that an S-10 5 speed will mate right up, can anyone confirm this? -Marco Last edited by Marco.Creep; 08-09-2010 at 10:00 PM.

08-09-2010, 10:18 PM	#2
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: New from New York...64' C20 welcome from california!

08-09-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: New from New York...64' C20 and welcome aboard. You can't beat free. Nice starting point. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-10-2010, 12:47 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New from New York...64' C20 Welcome to the forums Yes the T5 trans will fit. I don't know all the particulars, but there is a sticky in the 'Engine and Drivetrain' section on installing the T5. Plus there are a couple members here with '60-'66's that have them. Hopefully they'll chime in. Looks like a decent truck to work with. __________________ 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; 08-10-2010 at 12:48 AM.

08-10-2010, 05:39 AM	#5
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: New from New York...64' C20 from the high desert of northern California. Cool background you have on the truck, and the pickup itself looks really good for the beginning of a project (not even considering the free part). Have fun.

08-10-2010, 10:08 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New from New York...64' C20 Welcome from Washington state. Sometimes perseverance pays off. Glad you could finally land something you've wanted for so long. Good luck with the build. Although a 5 speed is preferred for the gear ratios available, you can also install just about any other 3 speed or passenger car 4 speed as well, probably with fewer modifications needed to the driveshaft and speedo connections.

08-10-2010, 01:30 PM	#7
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: New from New York...64' C20 Welcome to the site. Congrats on the truck. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-10-2010, 04:19 PM	#8
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: New from New York...64' C20 Go to www.inliners.org , click on " tech tips " . They have a page dedicated to the T5 and many members have experience they can share . Good luck ! Last edited by oldblu65; 08-10-2010 at 04:21 PM. Reason: ilLiTeraCy/

08-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: New from New York...64' C20 welcome to the board! where are you on LI??

08-11-2010, 11:11 PM	#10
Marco.Creep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bellmore NY Posts: 3	Re: New from New York...64' C20 Thanks everyone for the info and welcome...Im in Bellmore Long Island for my NY neighbors if anyone ever needed anything feel free to drop a line.



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