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rhm · 06-20-2011, 12:27 AM

I have been browsing these forums for ideas for a while, I figured I would give some pics. This is my grandad's truck, all original with the I6 292 engine, with 96k original miles. I plan on keeping it mostly original. I want to upgrade to discs all around, and put some C20 suspension on it because i will probably use it to tow a fishing boat, and I dont really like the slammed look. I want to relocate the gas tank. Other than that I just need to make it run. It ran great when it was parked, it just didnt stop as you can see by the left front bumper.
I dont have much space to work on it (will probably have to rent a storage space) and I dont have access to really cool tools. I have all the "normal" tools, but metal work and big stuff will have to be minimized.

The hardest part is finding the time to get it from South Carolina to Texas.
Enjoy
-Ross

likaroc13 · 06-20-2011, 01:17 AM

looks like a really solid truck...glad to hear it's still in the family & that you plan to rescue it....where at in SC is it located?

LostMy65 · 06-20-2011, 02:02 AM

Glad you will be taking care of your grandfather's truck.
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markeb01 · 06-20-2011, 09:44 AM

Welcome to the forum. I always enjoy vehicles with a family history. Good luck with your project.

glos55 · 06-20-2011, 10:00 AM

Welcome!! It definitely needs rescued and soon! Keep us posted!

weaintscared · 06-20-2011, 10:16 AM

what part of SC is the truck in? Looks like a great project to rebuild,, keep us posted...

**joedoh** · 06-20-2011, 10:45 AM

three cheers for saving grandpas truck!

seems like everyones grandpa had a truck in the 60s. I wonder if my kids grandkids will restore their grandpas prius?

firenuttz · 06-21-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

three cheers for saving grandpas truck!

seems like everyones grandpa had a truck in the 60s. I wonder if my kids grandkids will restore their grandpas prius?

^^^ thats signature worthy

on a more serious note sweet truck, cant wait to see a build thread on it

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-21-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhm

The hardest part is finding the time to get it from South Carolina to Texas.
Enjoy
-Ross

I drove from Corpus Christi, Texas to Cleveland County, NC.
Keep some toilet paper with ya....Grab a empty two liter bottle and some Preparation H.
Don't ask why...
It will come to you when the time is right!

nate_g_2003 · 06-21-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

I drove from Corpus Christi, Texas to Cleveland County, NC.
Keep some toilet paper with ya....Grab a empty two liter bottle and some Preparation H.
Don't ask why...
It will come to you when the time is right!

You almost need all that just on the drive from Corpus to Houston lol.

BR3W CITY · 06-21-2011, 04:28 PM

field fresh!

06-20-2011, 12:27 AM	#1
rhm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2	Cant wait to get this from SC I have been browsing these forums for ideas for a while, I figured I would give some pics. This is my grandad's truck, all original with the I6 292 engine, with 96k original miles. I plan on keeping it mostly original. I want to upgrade to discs all around, and put some C20 suspension on it because i will probably use it to tow a fishing boat, and I dont really like the slammed look. I want to relocate the gas tank. Other than that I just need to make it run. It ran great when it was parked, it just didnt stop as you can see by the left front bumper. I dont have much space to work on it (will probably have to rent a storage space) and I dont have access to really cool tools. I have all the "normal" tools, but metal work and big stuff will have to be minimized. The hardest part is finding the time to get it from South Carolina to Texas. Enjoy -Ross Attached Images

06-20-2011, 01:17 AM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC looks like a really solid truck...glad to hear it's still in the family & that you plan to rescue it....where at in SC is it located?

06-20-2011, 02:02 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,525	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC Glad you will be taking care of your grandfather's truck. 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

06-20-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC Welcome to the forum. I always enjoy vehicles with a family history. Good luck with your project.

06-20-2011, 10:00 AM	#5
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC Welcome!! It definitely needs rescued and soon! Keep us posted!

06-20-2011, 10:16 AM	#6
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC what part of SC is the truck in? Looks like a great project to rebuild,, keep us posted...

06-20-2011, 10:45 AM	#7
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,773	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC three cheers for saving grandpas truck! seems like everyones grandpa had a truck in the 60s. I wonder if my kids grandkids will restore their grandpas prius?

06-21-2011, 04:28 PM	#11
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Cant wait to get this from SC field fresh! __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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