New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

4shongo · 11-03-2014, 01:53 PM

Just purchased this 1966 C10 Service Truck a few days ago. The bed is what makes it so different! Got it all cleaned and buffed out and it fired right up with a fresh battery and a little starting fluid. Ran out of motivation yesterday (dang you NFL Sundays!!). Going to clean the carb, new plugs, points, change all the fluids, etc in the next week or so. May be hard to tell in the pics, but the before and after is a huge difference. Paint buffed out pretty good! Next up is a CPP 3"/4" drop and a set of 20" wheels with grey centers. Still trying to figure out the right wheel for this "work truck". 6 lug wheels are slim pickings it seems. Open to wheel suggestions if you have them.

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**PGSigns** · 11-03-2014, 02:38 PM

Pretty solid looking truck.
Jimmy

4shongo · 11-03-2014, 04:00 PM

It has a little rust in the normal locations, but overall it is in real good shape.

**Clyde65** · 11-03-2014, 04:50 PM

That's cool! I like it!

Mathew21 · 11-03-2014, 06:07 PM

That's a cool truck.

LostMy65 · 11-03-2014, 06:30 PM

i totally dig service box trucks.

65chevysub · 11-04-2014, 08:57 AM

Looks great the way it is. How about just painting the wheels that's on it to match?

MikeN · 11-04-2014, 10:12 AM

That's awesome!

**jayoldschool** · 11-04-2014, 11:02 AM

I think the steel rally 4x4 wheels with caps and rings would look perfect. They are easy to find, and not expensive.

63burban · 11-04-2014, 11:40 AM

Cool truck, no drop, it's totally cool the way it is, wheels and all

jcramsey · 11-04-2014, 11:45 AM

Jacksonville craigslist? You beat me to it. I sent him an email and was ready to make the trip down and it was already gone in less than 24 hours. Is it as solid as it looks? Congrats, can't wait to see this build!

66BigBackWindow · 11-04-2014, 09:22 PM

Am I seeing things or is that a short bed? I like the fact that you want to keep the service body. You used to see many of those but not so much anymore.

4shongo · 11-04-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jcramsey

Jacksonville craigslist? You beat me to it. I sent him an email and was ready to make the trip down and it was already gone in less than 24 hours. Is it as solid as it looks? Congrats, can't wait to see this build!

No not Jacksonville. Bought it from an old timer the next county over. Evidently he has been trying to sale it for a year or so!

4shongo · 11-04-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 66BigBackWindow

Am I seeing things or is that a short bed? I like the fact that you want to keep the service body. You used to see many of those but not so much anymore.

Yes it is a short bed. Yea the service bed is what makes it unique! I like it!

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 11-04-2014, 11:02 PM

What A Beauty, I Worked For Miller Beer And Had a Short Bed Hunter Green Service Truck Like This,

ImpalaJim · 11-05-2014, 07:41 AM

sweet truck! I would rather sit and watch a ford rust then nfl myself.

chakah · 11-05-2014, 08:56 AM

I dig it, nice score

jcramsey · 11-05-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 4shongo

No not Jacksonville. Bought it from an old timer the next county over. Evidently he has been trying to sale it for a year or so!

The one I emailed about was a 64..not a 66. That's crazy... it was almost identical to yours!

I like steel wheels and hubcaps for something like this..especially if you are going to lower it.

4shongo · 11-06-2014, 10:17 AM

Here is a pic of the partial buffed service bed name plate. I believe I can get it to shine up a little more.

4shongo · 11-10-2014, 10:12 AM

Busy day yesterday. Rebuilt the carb, replaced all the fuel lines and filter under the hood, replaced all the heater and radiator hoses, replaced some vacuum lines, installed new aluminium Champion radiator. Fired right up and idles great! Replaced the headlight switch but still no headlights even though everything else works; hopefully a new dimmer switch and some new grounds will solve that.

I ordered the CPP 3"/4" spring kit with: shocks, rear relocation brackets, adjustable pan-hard bar, and front shock reinforcement brackets; they should be here this week. It will be another busy weekend coming up. The truck sits to high for my taste, this should solve that problem. Its getting there!

jcramsey · 11-10-2014, 10:29 AM

You are moving quick, gonna look real nice with that drop!

I didnt see above, what motor do you have? Inline?

TJ's Chevy · 11-10-2014, 12:20 PM

Welcome aboard! Sweet truck! I'm liking it! What you got for an engine under the hood?

4shongo · 11-10-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jcramsey

You are moving quick, gonna look real nice with that drop!

I didnt see above, what motor do you have? Inline?

250 I6, 3 on the column. Should have said that at the top. It seems to be a nice little motor. I still need to change all the fluids before its maiden voyage. I'm anal like that!!!

**clemdaddy** · 11-10-2014, 02:31 PM

i do like those utility trucks... they just make sense to me.
you've got a great one there to build from. have fun with it...

aggie91 · 11-11-2014, 12:08 PM

These old service trucks are cool. I have always wanted to do one in a 3/4 or 1 ton and use it as a tow vehicle for my first '65.

The blue that is on this one is nearly if not a match to the blue mine use to be back when it was done in the early 90's

11-03-2014, 01:53 PM	#1
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Just purchased this 1966 C10 Service Truck a few days ago. The bed is what makes it so different! Got it all cleaned and buffed out and it fired right up with a fresh battery and a little starting fluid. Ran out of motivation yesterday (dang you NFL Sundays!!). Going to clean the carb, new plugs, points, change all the fluids, etc in the next week or so. May be hard to tell in the pics, but the before and after is a huge difference. Paint buffed out pretty good! Next up is a CPP 3"/4" drop and a set of 20" wheels with grey centers. Still trying to figure out the right wheel for this "work truck". 6 lug wheels are slim pickings it seems. Open to wheel suggestions if you have them. Before: After:

11-03-2014, 02:38 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Pretty solid looking truck. 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

11-03-2014, 04:00 PM	#3
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck It has a little rust in the normal locations, but overall it is in real good shape.

11-03-2014, 04:50 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck That's cool! I like it! __________________ 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!*

11-03-2014, 06:07 PM	#5
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck That's a cool truck. __________________ It only has original paint once

11-03-2014, 06:30 PM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck i totally dig service box trucks. __________________ 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

11-04-2014, 08:57 AM	#7
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Looks great the way it is. How about just painting the wheels that's on it to match?

11-04-2014, 10:12 AM	#8
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck That's awesome!

11-04-2014, 11:02 AM	#9
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck I think the steel rally 4x4 wheels with caps and rings would look perfect. They are easy to find, and not expensive.

11-04-2014, 11:40 AM	#10
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Cool truck, no drop, it's totally cool the way it is, wheels and all

11-04-2014, 11:45 AM	#11
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Jacksonville craigslist? You beat me to it. I sent him an email and was ready to make the trip down and it was already gone in less than 24 hours. Is it as solid as it looks? Congrats, can't wait to see this build! __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

11-04-2014, 09:22 PM	#12
66BigBackWindow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Panama NE Posts: 78	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Am I seeing things or is that a short bed? I like the fact that you want to keep the service body. You used to see many of those but not so much anymore.

11-04-2014, 11:02 PM	#15
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck What A Beauty, I Worked For Miller Beer And Had a Short Bed Hunter Green Service Truck Like This, __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

11-05-2014, 07:41 AM	#16
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck sweet truck! I would rather sit and watch a ford rust then nfl myself.

11-05-2014, 08:56 AM	#17
chakah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: El Paso, Tx. Posts: 283	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck I dig it, nice score __________________ "El Jerry" '03 3500 Duramax dually '96 1500 ext. cab Chevy '66 swb C-10 '63 Panel '60 VW vert '56 VW vert



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11-06-2014, 10:17 AM	#19
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Here is a pic of the partial buffed service bed name plate. I believe I can get it to shine up a little more.

11-10-2014, 10:12 AM	#20
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Busy day yesterday. Rebuilt the carb, replaced all the fuel lines and filter under the hood, replaced all the heater and radiator hoses, replaced some vacuum lines, installed new aluminium Champion radiator. Fired right up and idles great! Replaced the headlight switch but still no headlights even though everything else works; hopefully a new dimmer switch and some new grounds will solve that. I ordered the CPP 3"/4" spring kit with: shocks, rear relocation brackets, adjustable pan-hard bar, and front shock reinforcement brackets; they should be here this week. It will be another busy weekend coming up. The truck sits to high for my taste, this should solve that problem. Its getting there!

11-10-2014, 10:29 AM	#21
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck You are moving quick, gonna look real nice with that drop! I didnt see above, what motor do you have? Inline? __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

11-10-2014, 12:20 PM	#22
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck Welcome aboard! Sweet truck! I'm liking it! What you got for an engine under the hood? __________________ 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

11-10-2014, 02:31 PM	#24
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck i do like those utility trucks... they just make sense to me. you've got a great one there to build from. have fun with it...

11-11-2014, 12:08 PM	#25
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New Project- 1966 C-10 Service Truck These old service trucks are cool. I have always wanted to do one in a 3/4 or 1 ton and use it as a tow vehicle for my first '65. The blue that is on this one is nearly if not a match to the blue mine use to be back when it was done in the early 90's __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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