Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

K5 Addiction · 11-30-2011, 02:50 PM

Well I'm on the boards all the time but have only posted a couple of times on the Blazer side. As the title suggests I'm a new owner of a 66 C10. My Grandpa owned it for 30 years. It's been in storage most of that but served as a farm truck for many years. I pulled it out of the barn a couple months back & commenced to having the truck not completely restored but I'll call it refurbed. It's a long bed & I considered shortening it at first but have really fallen in love with the long bed look. here's some pics from the day I pulled it from the barn to the way it currently sits. Lot's of work to be done but I am totally enjoying the process. Lots of great ideas and advice on these boards.

losthope · 11-30-2011, 03:21 PM

WOW! What a great looking truck for a farm truck,i felll in love with the longbeds also especially when lowered, The whitewalls always top a vehicle appearance off! I liked the red but like the blue better i think complements the white! Any plans on lowering it or drive as is?Thanks for sharing look forward to what you do next.

1963c-10 · 11-30-2011, 03:25 PM

Nice looking truck. The colored trim and white walls really make it pop. What brand and size whitewall are you running?

198plus · 11-30-2011, 03:31 PM

Wow it really looks nice !!!!!!!!!!

**Clyde65** · 11-30-2011, 03:35 PM

VERY nice!

Woogeroo · 11-30-2011, 04:43 PM

sweet, I wouldn't change a thing... gorgeous truck.

-W

steve'62 · 11-30-2011, 05:23 PM

that's truck is beautiful!
You started out ahead of the game!

**62 Longbed** · 11-30-2011, 05:27 PM

Welcome to the other side !!!! Great looking truck , big window , custom , and your Grandfathers !!!

K5 Addiction · 11-30-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks y'all! My Grandpa has taken great care of the truck but over the last couple decades it's fall into disrepair. Mostly small things but there has been a lot to do. I do plan on lowering it 5-7 inches. I've assembled the parts just haven't had the opportunity to do the work yet. I'm keeping the original 250 I6 but am either going to go the Clifford Performance 6=8 route or maybe turbo charge it like a couple guys I've seen on the board. Also am going to eventually put a 5 speed in. The Interior is currently being re-painted the original Fawn Metallic. The wheels are wheel Vintques Smoothie, 15x7 & the tires are Coker Classic bias-ply WW, 7.60-15. Here's a ruff photoshop of the truck lowered & a few other pics.

markeb01 · 11-30-2011, 06:17 PM

First words out of my mouth were "OH WOW"! That thing looks fantastic. Have fun and welcome to this side of things.

pmkrew · 11-30-2011, 07:24 PM

Nice Truck! Your grandfather left you a treasure...

K5 Addiction · 11-30-2011, 08:54 PM

Nice Truck! Your grandfather left you a treasure...

Best part is he's still around. He decided to give it to me before he passed & now he'll get a chance to see & ride in his old truck!

K5 Addiction · 11-30-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

First words out of my mouth were "OH WOW"! That thing looks fantastic. Have fun and welcome to this side of things.

Thanks man! Coming from a guy with a beautiful truck that means a lot!

duallyjams · 11-30-2011, 09:05 PM

The white with the blue wheels is killer WOW

K5 Addiction · 11-30-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

The white with the blue wheels is killer WOW

Thanks man! I like it a lot better than the red. It really made it come alive.

Andyboy · 11-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Welcome, your truck looks great. Makes me want to get a long bed truck.

K5 Addiction · 11-30-2011, 09:42 PM

Here's some before interior shots. can't wait to get it back from the paint shop & see that fresh Fawn Metallic. Then for Dynamat & carpet and new seats. I'd like to keep the old bench but at 6'5 I'm just too dang tall to be comfortable. I'm trying to find some modern Leather truck buckets with a jump seat. All power with heat sounds pretty nice. Putting a Killer kicker system in it. putting a pair of 12 inch subs in a fiberglass enclosure with an amp rack behind the seat. Then the separates will go in custom fiberglass kick panels. Everything will be done very stealthy & clean. You'll never see anything but the kick panels. The system will run off an I-pod only. The original AM radio still works great & will remain in the truck.

**PGSigns** · 11-30-2011, 09:49 PM

I like it! Coming along very nicely.
Jimmy

cb1965 · 11-30-2011, 10:47 PM

WOW!! ur truck looks awsome!!! great that its staying in the family..

**Captainfab** · 12-01-2011, 01:30 AM

Welcome

That is a very nice truck

A very nice survivor.

What does your Grandpa think of what you have done so far?

HOTFUN · 12-01-2011, 02:57 AM

If you take out that seat to install buckets, I sure would like to buy that just for the original seat cover for my survivor 66 c10. That trucks amazing for originality.

K5 Addiction · 12-01-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome

That is a very nice truck

A very nice survivor.

What does your Grandpa think of what you have done so far?

He loves what he's seen so far. Not sure he'll think much of lowering it but that's a generational thing. He told me was just happy someone wanted it & would take care of it. I don't think it means half as much to the rest of the family as it does to me. I've always loved it. I have a ton of great memories of riding in it with him. Now even when he's gone he'll be riding with me.

K5 Addiction · 12-01-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

If you take out that seat to install buckets, I sure would like to buy that just for the original seat cover for my survivor 66 c10. That trucks amazing for originality.

Thanks man it really is a beautiful survivor. I plan on having the seat professionally cleaned than wrapped in plastic for long term storage. I'm not even altering the floor to install new seats. I'm having brackets built to mount the new seats made to fit the original holes.

LostMy65 · 12-01-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by K5 Addiction

He loves what he's seen so far. Not sure he'll think much of lowering it but that's a generational thing. He told me was just happy someone wanted it & would take care of it. I don't think it means half as much to the rest of the family as it does to me. I've always loved it. I have a ton of great memories of riding in it with him. Now even when he's gone he'll be riding with me.

I don't think there is anything more valuable about our trucks than our memories of grandpa.
Experiences like yours always pull at my heart strings.

Now is the time to ask to go through old family albums. My grandpa's truck is in more than one family video taken back in the late 60's early 70's.
That stuff is huge.
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TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-01-2011, 01:32 PM

Beautiful truck man! I have the exact same story as you. My grandpa gave me his old truck and much like yourself, he is luckily still around. If only mine was in that good of shape to start with.

11-30-2011, 02:50 PM	#1
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Well I'm on the boards all the time but have only posted a couple of times on the Blazer side. As the title suggests I'm a new owner of a 66 C10. My Grandpa owned it for 30 years. It's been in storage most of that but served as a farm truck for many years. I pulled it out of the barn a couple months back & commenced to having the truck not completely restored but I'll call it refurbed. It's a long bed & I considered shortening it at first but have really fallen in love with the long bed look. here's some pics from the day I pulled it from the barn to the way it currently sits. Lot's of work to be done but I am totally enjoying the process. Lots of great ideas and advice on these boards. Attached Images

11-30-2011, 03:21 PM	#2
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) WOW! What a great looking truck for a farm truck,i felll in love with the longbeds also especially when lowered, The whitewalls always top a vehicle appearance off! I liked the red but like the blue better i think complements the white! Any plans on lowering it or drive as is?Thanks for sharing look forward to what you do next. __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

11-30-2011, 03:25 PM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Nice looking truck. The colored trim and white walls really make it pop. What brand and size whitewall are you running? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

11-30-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Wow it really looks nice !!!!!!!!!! __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

11-30-2011, 03:35 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) VERY nice! __________________ 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!*

11-30-2011, 04:43 PM	#6
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) sweet, I wouldn't change a thing... gorgeous truck. -W

11-30-2011, 05:23 PM	#7
steve'62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goodyear,az Posts: 251	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) that's truck is beautiful! You started out ahead of the game!

11-30-2011, 05:27 PM	#8
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Welcome to the other side !!!! Great looking truck , big window , custom , and your Grandfathers !!!

11-30-2011, 06:13 PM	#9
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Thanks y'all! My Grandpa has taken great care of the truck but over the last couple decades it's fall into disrepair. Mostly small things but there has been a lot to do. I do plan on lowering it 5-7 inches. I've assembled the parts just haven't had the opportunity to do the work yet. I'm keeping the original 250 I6 but am either going to go the Clifford Performance 6=8 route or maybe turbo charge it like a couple guys I've seen on the board. Also am going to eventually put a 5 speed in. The Interior is currently being re-painted the original Fawn Metallic. The wheels are wheel Vintques Smoothie, 15x7 & the tires are Coker Classic bias-ply WW, 7.60-15. Here's a ruff photoshop of the truck lowered & a few other pics. Attached Images

11-30-2011, 06:17 PM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) First words out of my mouth were "OH WOW"! That thing looks fantastic. Have fun and welcome to this side of things.

11-30-2011, 07:24 PM	#11
pmkrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 115	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Nice Truck! Your grandfather left you a treasure...

11-30-2011, 08:54 PM	#12
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Nice Truck! Your grandfather left you a treasure... Best part is he's still around. He decided to give it to me before he passed & now he'll get a chance to see & ride in his old truck!

11-30-2011, 09:05 PM	#14
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) The white with the blue wheels is killer WOW __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-30-2011, 09:26 PM	#16
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Welcome, your truck looks great. Makes me want to get a long bed truck.

11-30-2011, 09:42 PM	#17
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Here's some before interior shots. can't wait to get it back from the paint shop & see that fresh Fawn Metallic. Then for Dynamat & carpet and new seats. I'd like to keep the old bench but at 6'5 I'm just too dang tall to be comfortable. I'm trying to find some modern Leather truck buckets with a jump seat. All power with heat sounds pretty nice. Putting a Killer kicker system in it. putting a pair of 12 inch subs in a fiberglass enclosure with an amp rack behind the seat. Then the separates will go in custom fiberglass kick panels. Everything will be done very stealthy & clean. You'll never see anything but the kick panels. The system will run off an I-pod only. The original AM radio still works great & will remain in the truck. Attached Images



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11-30-2011, 09:49 PM	#18
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) I like it! Coming along very nicely. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-30-2011, 10:47 PM	#19
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) WOW!! ur truck looks awsome!!! great that its staying in the family.. __________________ '66 chevy lwb c10 '65 chevy lwb c20

12-01-2011, 01:30 AM	#20
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Welcome That is a very nice truck A very nice survivor. What does your Grandpa think of what you have done so far? __________________ 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

12-01-2011, 02:57 AM	#21
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) If you take out that seat to install buckets, I sure would like to buy that just for the original seat cover for my survivor 66 c10. That trucks amazing for originality. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

12-01-2011, 01:32 PM	#25
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Beautiful truck man! I have the exact same story as you. My grandpa gave me his old truck and much like yourself, he is luckily still around. If only mine was in that good of shape to start with. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

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