Originality Preservation & Documentation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c10ken · 02-16-2018, 09:22 PM

Just need some experienced opinions: I'm the 2nd owner of my Father-in-Law's '66 C-10 shown here right after he bought it. I have the dealer receipt, SPID, Protect-O-Plate, Owner's Manual. It's original 292 has been rebuilt 3 times. 1 barrel carb been replaced a few times. So it's an "original 2 owner". Was my daily driver for many years but not anymore. It will stay in the garage. Any recommendations on how I can preserve it's originality? It's licensed and insured but only for occassional use and I'm working on freshening it up.

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2018, 09:51 PM

Awesome heritage!

**The Rocknrod** · 02-17-2018, 12:15 AM

By preserving it's originality in parts.
And drive it once in a while.
Keep it clean, inside and out.
Park it over a plastic drop cloth, not dirt or cement.

oem4me · 02-17-2018, 12:39 AM

Good intentions, sounds like. Damage control is where preservation begins. First and foremost, keep it out of harms way; whether by man or mother nature. Often times a misguided attempt to clean or repair turns into outright destruction of history and originality. Take it slow and follow a plan that has an end goal while maintaining what you want to preserve. Go one step at a time and keep it driving if at all possible. Way too many projects like this get taken apart and spread out over many years, ultimately getting scrapped or sold piece by piece in baskets.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-17-2018, 05:56 AM

And by the way we have a parts section should you have any parts you would like to sell: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=7

02-16-2018, 09:22 PM	#1
c10ken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Riverton, UT Posts: 1	Originality Preservation & Documentation Just need some experienced opinions: I'm the 2nd owner of my Father-in-Law's '66 C-10 shown here right after he bought it. I have the dealer receipt, SPID, Protect-O-Plate, Owner's Manual. It's original 292 has been rebuilt 3 times. 1 barrel carb been replaced a few times. So it's an "original 2 owner". Was my daily driver for many years but not anymore. It will stay in the garage. Any recommendations on how I can preserve it's originality? It's licensed and insured but only for occassional use and I'm working on freshening it up.

02-16-2018, 09:51 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Originality Preservation & Documentation Awesome heritage! __________________ 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!*

02-17-2018, 12:15 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Originality Preservation & Documentation By preserving it's originality in parts. And drive it once in a while. Keep it clean, inside and out. Park it over a plastic drop cloth, not dirt or cement. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-17-2018, 12:39 AM	#4
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Originality Preservation & Documentation Good intentions, sounds like. Damage control is where preservation begins. First and foremost, keep it out of harms way; whether by man or mother nature. Often times a misguided attempt to clean or repair turns into outright destruction of history and originality. Take it slow and follow a plan that has an end goal while maintaining what you want to preserve. Go one step at a time and keep it driving if at all possible. Way too many projects like this get taken apart and spread out over many years, ultimately getting scrapped or sold piece by piece in baskets.

02-17-2018, 05:56 AM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Originality Preservation & Documentation And by the way we have a parts section should you have any parts you would like to sell: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=7 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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