The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 02-23-2014, 10:53 PM

I almost didn't post this one because I don't want anyone getting burned out on my truck scavenger hunts,

but I picked up this 64' last week and dubbed it "The Cyclops"

one of the headlights was broken out, a non running 305/350, but a very good canvas of a truck with very little rust, retaining all the original sheet metal with no bondo

anywhere, although someone primer-ed the front half of the truck (why)

I experimented and removed some of the primer with a light sanding and paint remover to discover that the beautiful natural patina is still there underneath the primer, (yes) unfortunately the inside is a hideous purple color with white (yuk) and the rest of the interior consisted of one(?) bucket seat....... anyway you get the picture. Enjoy!

*Excuse the title it's a 64'!!!!
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dougf · 02-23-2014, 11:21 PM

No worries, what im starting with is worse, except for the purple. It seems to be an outstanding start, whats your plans?

hopped up · 02-23-2014, 11:29 PM

Nice find. AGAIN!!

Raider Rudy · 02-23-2014, 11:36 PM

Now you can get rid of the concrete truck!

TJ's Chevy · 02-23-2014, 11:44 PM

I CALL DIBS ON THE CONCRETE TRUCK IF HE DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice new truck ya have!

NEWFISHER · 02-24-2014, 01:03 AM

I love all of your inspirational buils, stories and finished trucks!

Slow Build · 02-24-2014, 02:09 AM

So do you carry around two photo albums now?
I would think your original would be busting at the seams.
Can't wait to see it get the royal touch.

C/10 King · 02-24-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

It's all good... you are among fellow truck addicts here.

-W

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Originally Posted by dougf

No worries, what im starting with is worse, except for the purple. It seems to be an outstanding start, whats your plans?

Attempt to get it running, is the first part of the plan.

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Nice find. AGAIN!!

Thanks Andy.

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Originally Posted by Raider Rudy

Now you can get rid of the concrete truck!

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

I CALL DIBS ON THE CONCRETE TRUCK IF HE DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice new truck ya have!

TJ, don't be listening to my big brother ^ the concrete truck is not going anywhere.

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

I love all of your inspirational buils, stories and finished trucks!

Thanks Buddy!

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

So do you carry around two photo albums now?
I would think your original would be busting at the seams.
Can't wait to see it get the royal touch.

Funny you should say that Rich, I was telling the wife that I need a new album (Volume 2) last Friday.

1963c-10 · 02-24-2014, 11:27 AM

Nice find

chevyrestoguy · 02-24-2014, 01:01 PM

That truck couldn't have went to a better home. You'll have it whipped into shape in no time. I would wet sand the primer back down to the patina'd white paint and shoot it with a satin clear to seal it, and do a quickie spray on the interior and get it back to fawn. A Saddleman seat cover, a stock steering wheel, a simple lowering job with some steelies and dog dish caps, and that truck would be perfect.

How bad is the engine? Can it be saved?

Bigru · 02-24-2014, 01:03 PM

Nice!

**rideblue00** · 02-24-2014, 01:08 PM

wow, you have one of the "rare" red seats, sweet!

C/10 King · 02-24-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice find

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Originally Posted by Bigru

Nice!

Thanks guys!!!!

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Originally Posted by rideblue00

wow, you have one of the "rare" red seats, sweet!

Oh yeah! You saw that, forum member "Perro 13" Randy hooked me up big time

with the seat, steering wheel and a couple of other items, I went over to his place last Saturday and I couldn't believe all the nice stuff he had and the original painted clean sheet metal he has too!!! Thank you Randy!!!

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

That truck couldn't have went to a better home. You'll have it whipped into shape in no time. I would wet sand the primer back down to the patina'd white paint and shoot it with a satin clear to seal it, and do a quickie spray on the interior and get it back to fawn. A Saddleman seat cover, a stock steering wheel, a simple lowering job with some steelies and dog dish caps, and that truck would be perfect.

How bad is the engine? Can it be saved?

Unfortunately, a mechanic I'm not

but of course typical story....."it came out of a good running car 10 years ago.....

but, I didn't buy it for the drive train, yeah if I can remove all the primer we might have something here!!!!

C/10 King · 02-24-2014, 02:34 PM

Hey, how would a 63' grill look????

Keith "lowlife 99" this pic is for you good buddy!

Jeff La · 02-24-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Hey, how would a 63' grill look????

Keith "lowlife 99" this pic is for you good buddy!

You have cornered the world market on 63 grilles

C/10 King · 02-24-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

You have cornered the world market on 63 grilles

I'm trying!!!!

**lolife99** · 02-25-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Keith "lowlife 99" this pic is for you good buddy!

Oh,... my eyes!
You must have a HUGE stockpile of 64-66 grilles.

C/10 King · 02-25-2014, 04:38 PM

Only 3.

1963c-10 · 02-24-2014, 02:45 PM

63 grill makes anything look great....but I am a little biased!!!

66Gilbert · 02-24-2014, 09:11 PM

Was this a craigslist find or a sitting on the crapper doing a crossword puzzle find?

Mad Rods · 02-24-2014, 09:22 PM

Damn nice find (again)

I've been looking for a swb BBW fleetside for some time but I guess you and Del stashed them all in the California mines

C/10 King · 02-24-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Was this a craigslist find or a sitting on the crapper doing a crossword puzzle find?

A friend of a friend told me about this one.

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Damn nice find (again)

I've been looking for a swb BBW fleetside for some time but I guess you and Del stashed them all in the California mines

Actually, this truck came from the gold mining area.

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

63 grill makes anything look great....but I am a little biased!!!

Me Too!!!!

Delmo · 04-16-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

A friend of a friend told me about this one.

Actually, this truck came from the gold mining area.

Me Too!!!!

What caps are on the red truck Oh great one?

C/10 King · 04-16-2014, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Duuuuuude

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Originally Posted by Delmo

What caps are on the red truck Oh great one?

Hey Del, the caps are a early 70's Chevy luv style knock off, chromed not off white like the real ones.

Del, how do you think the Cyclops would look Del-a-fied?

Ah never-mind, terrible idea

C/10 King · 04-23-2014, 03:01 PM

Sold!!!!

Aloha Cyclops, enjoy your new name change, location and future adventures,

it's been fun.

02-23-2014, 10:53 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW I almost didn't post this one because I don't want anyone getting burned out on my truck scavenger hunts, but I picked up this 64' last week and dubbed it "The Cyclops" one of the headlights was broken out, a non running 305/350, but a very good canvas of a truck with very little rust, retaining all the original sheet metal with no bondo anywhere, although someone primer-ed the front half of the truck (why) I experimented and removed some of the primer with a light sanding and paint remover to discover that the beautiful natural patina is still there underneath the primer, (yes) unfortunately the inside is a hideous purple color with white (yuk) and the rest of the interior consisted of one(?) bucket seat....... anyway you get the picture. Enjoy! Excuse the title it's a 64'!!!! Attached Images __________________ 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"

02-23-2014, 11:21 PM	#2
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW No worries, what im starting with is worse, except for the purple. It seems to be an outstanding start, whats your plans?

02-23-2014, 11:29 PM	#3
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Nice find. AGAIN!!

02-23-2014, 11:36 PM	#4
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Now you can get rid of the concrete truck! __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

02-23-2014, 11:44 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW I CALL DIBS ON THE CONCRETE TRUCK IF HE DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice new truck ya have! __________________ 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

02-24-2014, 01:03 AM	#6
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW I love all of your inspirational buils, stories and finished trucks! __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

02-24-2014, 02:09 AM	#7
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW So do you carry around two photo albums now? I would think your original would be busting at the seams. Can't wait to see it get the royal touch. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

02-24-2014, 11:27 AM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Nice find __________________ 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

02-24-2014, 01:01 PM	#10
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW That truck couldn't have went to a better home. You'll have it whipped into shape in no time. I would wet sand the primer back down to the patina'd white paint and shoot it with a satin clear to seal it, and do a quickie spray on the interior and get it back to fawn. A Saddleman seat cover, a stock steering wheel, a simple lowering job with some steelies and dog dish caps, and that truck would be perfect. How bad is the engine? Can it be saved? __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-24-2014, 01:03 PM	#11
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Nice! __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

02-24-2014, 01:08 PM	#12
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW wow, you have one of the "rare" red seats, sweet!

02-24-2014, 02:34 PM	#14
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Hey, how would a 63' grill look???? Keith "lowlife 99" this pic is for you good buddy! Attached Images __________________ 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"

02-25-2014, 04:38 PM	#18
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Only 3. Attached Images __________________ 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"

02-24-2014, 02:45 PM	#19
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW 63 grill makes anything look great....but I am a little biased!!! __________________ 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

02-24-2014, 09:11 PM	#20
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Was this a craigslist find or a sitting on the crapper doing a crossword puzzle find?



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02-24-2014, 09:22 PM	#21
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Damn nice find (again) I've been looking for a swb BBW fleetside for some time but I guess you and Del stashed them all in the California mines __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

04-23-2014, 03:01 PM	#25
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: The Cyclops!!! 65' SWB BBW Sold!!!! Aloha Cyclops, enjoy your new name change, location and future adventures, it's been fun. __________________ 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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