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05-14-2015, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Wolf, CA
Posts: 18
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1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Newbie here. To the board, not the trucks....
My wife and I just brought home a very nice, very straight, very rust free 1960 C10 SB step side. For us, it is a return to our younger life when we were broke and care free..... In 1985, we bought a 1960 C10 SB step from her uncle for $250. It had been his driver, and had some cool upgrades for the time (brake booster, sway bars, huge radiator, custom gauge panel), though he had pulled his high HP 350/TH350 combo out of it for use in another truck, and replaced it with a 307/3 spd badly in need of rebuild. I was 21, in college, and in need of a project for my Industrial Arts/Automotive degree. It was the perfect platform. I rebuilt the motor, went the trans, re-did the brakes, improved the electrical, and turn it into a nice driver. My then girlfriend, (now wife) made it hers, and loved it. Then came life..... In 1990, we learned she was pregnant, and needed money for a down payment for a reliable, "safe" car. We made the difficult decision to sell her truck for $1000 to a high school kid. I told her "don't worry, I'll get you another one someday".... For the last 25 years, I've periodically looked for trucks. Using the internet (after it was easily accessible to regular folks), eBay, Craigslist, and various other search means as they were developed. Never really found anything I thought we could afford at the time, or if I did, they were basket cases, or too far away. A month ago, my buddy calls me, and says "hey, I think I found your truck". Sure enough, he'd found one on a ranch that hadn't been registered since 2002, was used occasionally, but hadn't been for sale. Until a month ago... We are able to buy it, though for a little more than $1000, and my wife is VERY happy.... Its got a nice moderate 1967 4 barrel 327/TH350 in it, but other wise all stock. No cancer/rust, good glass, very straight, and everything works. Should be another nice driver after a few upgrades, air/exhaust improvements, brakes, etc. Looking forward to getting back into the old truck world, and using this forum to help me along the way. Also, much thanks to Captainfab for already enlightening me to some brake upgrade info. |
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05-14-2015, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Welcome and what a great addition to the forum. Looks like a solid truck and cant go wrong with a short stepper
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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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05-14-2015, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
So awesome that you found yer old truck again.
 Be a great feeling driving it around. 
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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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05-14-2015, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Wolf, CA
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Full disclosure/clarification...... Not the same truck, just a great replacement.
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05-14-2015, 11:26 AM
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Check The Champ, Demonstrator
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Montreal,Quebec
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
2 things:
1: We need a ton more pictures in and out. 2: Don't get her pregnant again- for the second time!
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05-14-2015, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Wolf, CA
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Ok.... Few more outside, don't have any inside yet. Those will come with time, though its all stock except for the TH350 shifter on the floor, no floor mats, radio removed. Might be a good resto project, but we like the patina as is, and will likely just improve it's driveability. Whatever she wants....
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05-14-2015, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Columbus, MS
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Outstanding....
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05-14-2015, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: corktown,mi.
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
its the truck from the movie "TWILIGHT", same color and all!!!
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05-14-2015, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
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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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05-14-2015, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Stockton CA
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Nice score, Beinvenido
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05-14-2015, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,724
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Wow ,nice find ,please dont paint it ,it looks good as is .
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05-14-2015, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Clinton township, MI
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Great looking truck. congrats
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05-14-2015, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: A****er, CA
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Super nice find!!!
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C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze" |
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05-14-2015, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Stephens City, VA
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Congrats to you both! Welcome to the forum! Nothing like driving an old truck around.
Pappyx4!
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1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside 383 Stroker, Turbo 400 1966 Chevy C-10 Stepside 250 6Cyl, 3OTT- Daily Driver John 3:16 |
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05-14-2015, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Wolf, CA
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Thanks all... I've never seen the Twilight movies (probably never will), so can't relate there. Yeah, no paint ever, just maybe some wider wheels that look stock so the hub caps will work, and I could switch to disc brakes. Stockton Wheel, if you're not familiar, can pretty much make whatever you want.
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04-02-2016, 11:56 AM
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 5,371
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Hopefully a happy ending story! Glad you found a worthy replacement, & it definitely looks like a nice find. Happy to hear you're keeping the patina as well. Looking forward to your progress.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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04-02-2016, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Awesome! You got a great deal on that truck. Where I live someone would want between 5k and 7k.
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Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution |
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04-02-2016, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
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Re: 1960 Apache C10 - for the second time
Welcome from a fellow 60 owner Looks good!
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1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " |
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