1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dillon Rock · 12-25-2013, 12:46 PM

So surfing Craigslist this wonderful Christmas morning while stuck on duty on my ship and came across this C-10 for sale. I've never seen one that was fueled by propane before, thought I'd share with y'all an oddity and maybe get some feedback on one of these kinds of trucks.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4235600028.html

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-25-2013, 12:52 PM

Perrty neat D Rock! But it isn't stock. It is an add on system. I'll say it gets great mileage but is sure gonna be gutless! LOL! Propane it a nice clean burn and offers good economy but takes away like 50+ horse power!

Dillon Rock · 12-25-2013, 01:05 PM

Well I kinda figured that, I've never seen the 60-66 Chevy/GMC trucks fueled by propane before, mainly International Harvester's Trucks had that. Just seemed neat cause it's not seen often, lol.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-25-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dillon Rock

Well I kinda figured that, I've never seen the 60-66 Chevy/GMC trucks fueled by propane before, mainly International Harvester's Trucks had that. Just seemed neat cause it's not seen often, lol.

Yeah I agree it is perrty neat. Friend of mine has a propane powered bus. Guess it gets 8.1 mph instead of 8.0 now.

Dillon Rock · 12-25-2013, 02:00 PM

Just like the Folders coffee slogan, good to the last drop, Just like with gasoline nowadays, lol.

**Clyde65** · 12-26-2013, 09:17 AM

My dad had a 66 on propane and with his experience, I will respectfully disagree with yall.

When propane was cheap, it was worth the cost of the conversion, his came with it so he just made sure it was safe.

When the price of propane reached ( i think it was $1.00 a gallon) it made it not worth it, here in Texas, you have to have it inspected yearly, also the mileage was about 2/3rds what gasoline would get you, and as TJ said, pretty gutless.

I would not turn away a good deal on one so equipped but I certainly wouldn't convert one now.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-26-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

My dad had a 66 on propane and with his experience, I will respectfully disagree with yall.

When propane was cheap, it was worth the cost of the conversion, his came with it so he just made sure it was safe.

When the price of propane reached ( i think it was $1.00 a gallon) it made it not worth it, here in Texas, you have to have it inspected yearly, also the mileage was about 2/3rds what gasoline would get you, and as TJ said, pretty gutless.

I would not turn away a good deal on one so equipped but I certainly wouldn't convert one now.

Yeah I completely agree with the mileage! LOL! Got a friend of mine who uses propane. At least it keeps your spark plugs clean!

**Clyde65** · 12-27-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Yeah I completely agree with the mileage! LOL! Got a friend of mine who uses propane. At least it keeps your spark plugs clean!

TJ, my dad and I replaced the valve covers on his 66 with a 283, it was squeaky clean and when I took a peak in the spark plug hole it was like it was new, that truck had been well taken care of and by the looks of the fittings and propane system it could have been on there for a long time. unfortunately my dad sold it.

Dillon Rock · 12-29-2013, 05:53 PM

Yeah, I'll agree with ya both on that. It keeps the engine clean and well preserved so it looks untouched, lol.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-29-2013, 11:34 PM

Yeah, Propane is awesome as long as your don't try and pull a hill.

12-25-2013, 12:46 PM	#1
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) So surfing Craigslist this wonderful Christmas morning while stuck on duty on my ship and came across this C-10 for sale. I've never seen one that was fueled by propane before, thought I'd share with y'all an oddity and maybe get some feedback on one of these kinds of trucks. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4235600028.html __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

12-25-2013, 12:52 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) Perrty neat D Rock! But it isn't stock. It is an add on system. I'll say it gets great mileage but is sure gonna be gutless! LOL! Propane it a nice clean burn and offers good economy but takes away like 50+ horse power! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-25-2013, 01:05 PM	#3
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) Well I kinda figured that, I've never seen the 60-66 Chevy/GMC trucks fueled by propane before, mainly International Harvester's Trucks had that. Just seemed neat cause it's not seen often, lol. __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

12-25-2013, 02:00 PM	#5
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) Just like the Folders coffee slogan, good to the last drop, Just like with gasoline nowadays, lol. __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

12-26-2013, 09:17 AM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,549	Re: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) My dad had a 66 on propane and with his experience, I will respectfully disagree with yall. When propane was cheap, it was worth the cost of the conversion, his came with it so he just made sure it was safe. When the price of propane reached ( i think it was $1.00 a gallon) it made it not worth it, here in Texas, you have to have it inspected yearly, also the mileage was about 2/3rds what gasoline would get you, and as TJ said, pretty gutless. I would not turn away a good deal on one so equipped but I certainly wouldn't convert one now. __________________ 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!*

12-29-2013, 05:53 PM	#9
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) Yeah, I'll agree with ya both on that. It keeps the engine clean and well preserved so it looks untouched, lol. __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

12-29-2013, 11:34 PM	#10
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Propane fueled CL find (not mine) Yeah, Propane is awesome as long as your don't try and pull a hill. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw



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