66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sigshooter · 05-11-2012, 10:36 PM

So I am at work today and I am pushing a huge pile of loose scrap and tin with a huge loader with a monster bucket..... all of a sudden something catches my eye in this huge pile of metal. I climb down 6 steps off my loader and yep it is a radio with custom knobs. The radio is in poor shape but has really nice chrome knobs and a pretty nice face plate. I figure I might use something out of it for parts when I send mine off to be fixed, plus I get the knobs..... All for free !!!!

**70cst** · 05-11-2012, 10:41 PM

Good find. Free is very good

markeb01 · 05-12-2012, 12:06 AM

Incredible! What are the chances it's going to be on the side of the pile you can see, let alone notice it. Great save.

sigshooter · 05-12-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Incredible! What are the chances it's going to be on the side of the pile you can see, let alone notice it. Great save.

exactly what I thought ..... the pile gets larger than a football field and will have everything from soup cans, deep freezes, to chunks of rusty cars and everthing in between.

I watch for things explosive like propane tanks so they dont go into the baler.... never thought I would notice a radio in a pile this large.

more amazing is someone threw it away knobs and all

I am only 1 scrap yard, think of the thousands out there and the stuff that doesnt get saved

**LostMy65** · 05-12-2012, 01:35 AM

Thanks for posting these threads, sigshooter.
Neat stuff.

LUCKIN-FOU · 05-12-2012, 09:23 AM

Here is what I know about the VAN. there were 3 different models Panel, Window and contractor. The contractors os the cool one to me the drivers side is panel and the pass side is window. The engine come out from the bottom. If it needs King pin Bushings you might have trouble finding someone to replace them. [but that is not a deal killer] There are disc brake kits for the front. you can get a dropped axle for the front if you want. It would be best to get one from Pete & Jakes they can make it to the width you need then weld you the holes for the batwings and install your leaf springs. There is a company named Steer Clear they build a cool box. The steering make a 90 great for some thing like this. I have been looking at the Astro Van steering box it also make a 90. Two different wheel bases. Don't remember the lenght off the top of my head. I have had 3 of them

LUCKIN-FOU · 05-12-2012, 09:26 AM

I posted in the wrong thread.

sigshooter · 05-12-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LUCKIN-FOU

I posted in the wrong thread.

At least I know you read both of my threads? =-)

LUCKIN-FOU · 05-12-2012, 09:18 PM

I try to read as much as I can. The pictures are a big help

1963c-10 · 05-14-2012, 08:41 AM

Cool...a patinaed radio. Nice find

05-11-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales So I am at work today and I am pushing a huge pile of loose scrap and tin with a huge loader with a monster bucket..... all of a sudden something catches my eye in this huge pile of metal. I climb down 6 steps off my loader and yep it is a radio with custom knobs. The radio is in poor shape but has really nice chrome knobs and a pretty nice face plate. I figure I might use something out of it for parts when I send mine off to be fixed, plus I get the knobs..... All for free !!!! Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

05-11-2012, 10:41 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales Good find. Free is very good __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-12-2012, 12:06 AM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales Incredible! What are the chances it's going to be on the side of the pile you can see, let alone notice it. Great save. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-12-2012, 01:35 AM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales Thanks for posting these threads, sigshooter. Neat stuff. __________________ 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

05-12-2012, 09:23 AM	#6
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales Here is what I know about the VAN. there were 3 different models Panel, Window and contractor. The contractors os the cool one to me the drivers side is panel and the pass side is window. The engine come out from the bottom. If it needs King pin Bushings you might have trouble finding someone to replace them. [but that is not a deal killer] There are disc brake kits for the front. you can get a dropped axle for the front if you want. It would be best to get one from Pete & Jakes they can make it to the width you need then weld you the holes for the batwings and install your leaf springs. There is a company named Steer Clear they build a cool box. The steering make a 90 great for some thing like this. I have been looking at the Astro Van steering box it also make a 90. Two different wheel bases. Don't remember the lenght off the top of my head. I have had 3 of them __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

05-12-2012, 09:26 AM	#7
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales I posted in the wrong thread. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

05-12-2012, 09:18 PM	#9
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales I try to read as much as I can. The pictures are a big help __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

05-14-2012, 08:41 AM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 66 c-10 radio in the scrap ascross scales Cool...a patinaed radio. Nice find __________________ 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



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