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rustycarr · 02-13-2011, 07:03 PM

decided to start on my 65 c10. got it from my grandpa, been sitting for 15-20yrs. 230 6cyl, 3 on tree. engine is froze, i pulled the head off and it had lots of rust in the cylinders, and in the water passages. i put some oil in the cylinders to see if it will loosen up , but ill probaly have to pull the motor and head to the machine shop.

Rannos · 02-13-2011, 07:04 PM

Nice. Lot'sa potential there.

61_FL_Apache · 02-13-2011, 07:14 PM

Great place to start!!

**Bugeyev8** · 02-13-2011, 09:37 PM

lets see more pics..looks like a great start..a used 6 cyl engine should be easy to find

**Captainfab** · 02-14-2011, 01:51 AM

Welcome to the forum

That's cool that your Grandpa gave it to you. Did he buy it new?

**LostMy65** · 02-14-2011, 03:47 AM

Grandpa trucks are so cool.
How better to keep our Grandpa's alive in our memories.
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rustycarr · 02-14-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum

That's cool that your Grandpa gave it to you. Did he buy it new?

yes, it was my grandfathers, then my uncles then he gave it to me, alot of memories as a kid riding in this old truck

BC Pappy · 02-14-2011, 05:42 PM

I really love the '65 steps!! I think I have it's twin here in Louisiana!!! Get it on the road and enjoy!

**Clyde65** · 02-14-2011, 06:29 PM

Welcome and great project. It looks alot like my truck when I first got mine some 20+ years ago, the only difference is yours has a great story along with it and you have a family bond with yours. Where you at in the great Republic of Texas?

likaroc13 · 02-14-2011, 10:35 PM

nice patina...cool that it's still in the family

**Corts60** · 02-14-2011, 11:34 PM

Welcome aboard! It's great that you have your Granfather's truck and know all the history. It makes it that much more special!

02-13-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
rustycarr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 13	1st post newbie 65 c10 decided to start on my 65 c10. got it from my grandpa, been sitting for 15-20yrs. 230 6cyl, 3 on tree. engine is froze, i pulled the head off and it had lots of rust in the cylinders, and in the water passages. i put some oil in the cylinders to see if it will loosen up , but ill probaly have to pull the motor and head to the machine shop.

02-13-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 Nice. Lot'sa potential there.

02-13-2011, 07:14 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 Great place to start!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

02-13-2011, 09:37 PM	#4
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 lets see more pics..looks like a great start..a used 6 cyl engine should be easy to find Last edited by Bugeyev8; 02-14-2011 at 02:13 AM.

02-14-2011, 01:51 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 Welcome to the forum That's cool that your Grandpa gave it to you. Did he buy it new? __________________ 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

02-14-2011, 03:47 AM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 Grandpa trucks are so cool. How better to keep our Grandpa's alive in our memories. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

02-14-2011, 05:42 PM	#8
BC Pappy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kenner Louisiana Posts: 53	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 I really love the '65 steps!! I think I have it's twin here in Louisiana!!! Get it on the road and enjoy!

02-14-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 Welcome and great project. It looks alot like my truck when I first got mine some 20+ years ago, the only difference is yours has a great story along with it and you have a family bond with yours. Where you at in the great Republic of Texas? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 02-14-2011 at 06:29 PM.

02-14-2011, 10:35 PM	#10
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1st post newbie 65 c10 nice patina...cool that it's still in the family

02-14-2011, 11:34 PM	#11
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