Yes I bought another one 1964 C 20 LWB

[tincan1966]

Ok, now before you start laughing- here's the scoop- This older couple calls me, knowing we rebuilt old trucks and wants to know if I'd be interested in a 1964 Chevy c20. of coarse I said yes, since they are only about 10 miles from me. I load up and go look. First impression wasn't good, but as I looked at it, I realized there are some parts worth saving- front clip is decent, hood pretty clean, even has all four hubcaps!
Intersting part -- the driver's side inner fenderwell has a stamped(appears OEM) indentation and a second battery tray.(last picture-not very good angle) All looks original to me, but will inspect more when I haul it home. The 250 spun over and tried to start, but wouldn't quite. Confident it will run.

Here's a few quick pics.

And the best part- was only a $100 bill! w/ original title and keys

[JWheeler331]

At a hundred dollar bill......can you really go wrong? I think not.

[jayoldschool]

lol, you bought a set of hubcaps, and got a free truck!

[billd5string]

I'm glad you put the pics in there, that is really cool. Do you have a plan for it yet?

[tincan1966]

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

lol, you bought a set of hubcaps, and got a free truck!

...and an original radio that works,too.

This was too easy to pass up. Getting it out of it's "resting spot" may be fun

[tincan1966]

Originally Posted by billd5string

I'm glad you put the pics in there, that is really cool. Do you have a plan for it yet?

Right now its a parts truck. Will evaluate once I get it home and inspected and go from there.

I have a complete dually disc brake front end I've been trying to sell, but no luck. May slide it under and follow Dino's dually idea. I have a 6.5 turbo diesel and an allison sitting in a corner......

[TJ's Chevy]

Hey Tincan66,
Nice old rig ya got there! Looks like a good restoration project. How did the huge bang on the side of the bed get there? Looks like somebody t-bone it with a dozer. I have a 64 just like it except the motor......and the color. Minus a couple of dents....... Anyway good luck with it.

[TJ's Chevy]

I wish I could get a truck like that for a 100!!!!!

[Rich 5150 69]

Its definitely got a lot of parts if needed for a c-note,,,

[tincan1966]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Hey Tincan66,
Nice old rig ya got there! Looks like a good restoration project. How did the huge bang on the side of the bed get there? Looks like somebody t-bone it with a dozer. I have a 64 just like it except the motor......and the color. Minus a couple of dents....... Anyway good luck with it.

I am going to assume the dents are from pasture traffic, beings there is a bale spear in the bed for feeding cattle ( and I get to keep it too! ) Also has a goosemeck trailer ball in the bed. Hoping to haul it home tomorrow.

[tincan1966]

Me and the daughter decided last night that we're going to build the C 20, but it'll be next winter. Got the LWB driver to finish up a few things on and really want to get back on the 'Burb.

Preliminary plan, using what we've got laying around:
front X member and disc front end from '70 C 30 (dually)
14 bolt rear 3.73 w/ disc brakes
6.5L turbo diesel w/ Allison auto
may or maynot use bed- might go with a Western Hauler style.
Will stick with coil springs all around.
May try to find some 19.5's for it.

This may all change 10 times before we start- letting the "apprentice" come up with a plan( I did retain the power of Veto, tho )

[TJ's Chevy]

Would love to see a cummins in that thing! The second generation 24 valve turbo diesel with dual turbos would be awsome! Make sure ya run some diesel stack out the back of the cab.

[61_FL_Apache]

Nice find!

[tincan1966]

Just got a lead on a '64-'66 C 30 dually, just a few miles up the road. Going to look at it tomorrow. Will post pics of the find, whether I get it or not. If not I will post the info, in case some else is interested.
Trying to save as many of these as possible, they're not going to be around forever.

[MikeS.]

Ya can't beat that with a stick.
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[tincan1966]

Spotted this one on my way to the hospital to vist the Mrs last night. Going to try to find out more info. Couldn't get very close, I know it's a 60-63, but not sure if 4X4 or sitting on blocks. will post more info later.

[1963c-10]

Some great looking trucks

[1963chev]

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[1963chev]

That truck sure looks like it has paid its dues and has earned Reincarnation.
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[factorystock]

Originally Posted by tincan1966

I am going to assume the dents are from pasture traffic, beings there is a bale spear in the bed for feeding cattle ( and I get to keep it too! ) Also has a goosemeck trailer ball in the bed. Hoping to haul it home tomorrow.

My take, originally your truck probably had a camper on it like so many did. Camper mirrors and hooks on bed are the give away. THen it got sold off to the wrong person who used it as a farm implement. This photo shows a 64 C 20, the way it looked like back in the 60's. To any purists out there, this '64 has wide base aftermarket period 16.5" rear wheels (have clips to accept correct hubcap) and front are factory 15" lock ring wheels.

[tincan1966]

Not so sure it was sold to the wrong person. The people I got it from have owned the truck since the mid-70's. didn't get a chance to get away long enough to haul it home today, looking like will be the weekend before I get there.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by tincan1966

Not so sure it was sold to the wrong person.

Ask them for a photo of the truck when they first got it!

[tincan1966]

What little history I got in a short conversation- it was a daily driver up until the mid to late 90's- then retired to pasture duty, hauling hay to cattle(hence the bale spear) No mention of any camper, etc, which might have been before them. IF it ever had one, a couple hooks on the side doesn't mean anything, they could be tarp tie-downs, which would fit better with a vehicle used for hauling farm supplies/grain.
I like the fact that is has character- it was definately used as a truck, which it was designed to do.
Either way the history is irrelevent to me, as it will never get restored anyway. It'll get built for a specific duty, with the necessary modifications/upgrades.

[Vernski]

You can't beat the price Tincan no matter if you restore or part it out, and good luck on the burb you spotted hope that works out...Vernski

[tincan1966]

Found a replacement bed today- it's even almost the right color!. Lots of decent parts on this one too. Doors appear solid, NO speaker holes! LOl. Cab floor/rockers, decent from what we could see. Was another good bargain, got it home, today.

As for the Suburban- let's just say i should add BuckShot Repelant to my travel bag! NOT an enthusiastic owner willing to part with it. Was told I'd seen all of I am going to see and to not come back!. Apparently he's been asked to sell it before. Must be one of those "roundtoit" projects. That's ok, I understand, I was not offended.

I am resorting to Google Earth to locate the C 30 I was told about. It isn't anywhere I can find it from the directions given, so going to use a little NASA technology to find it. The only reason I think this might work- they were in this area in December re-mapping.