Low Mileage 66 K10

[jrdv]

My neighbor and I partnered on this at an auction today.

History....
Owner bought it new.
Has always been stored in the barn.
Odometer broke at 26,000 miles.
Has always stayed on the ranch and only used when 4x4 was needed.
This truck is very clean. It drives like a dream. No rattles.
I think it probably has less than 50,000 miles on it.

I took these pictures with it dirty just to document the original condition.

We are going to clean it up tomorrow and I will take some better pictures if you guys are interested.

John

[jrdv]

More pics.

[jrdv]

Last ones.

[MusicMan70]

Love to find something like that; should clean up nice! Congrats.

[RANDY COX]

sweet,sweet,sweet..Patina,Patina,Patina...I bet that motor will clean up nicely with all that oily dirt.I even like that color...what are yalls plans,drive it,restore it.GIVE IT AWAY...LOL.. I must say Iv'e never seen a rear bumper like that,Looks tough..

[60-66]

Very nice. Love to see more on that one. Curious, what size rims does that one have ?

[61_FL_Apache]

Wash it and your done!! Enjoy!

[66Gilbert]

Great find! The color fits what it was being used for, and it spent its entire life in the southwest. Now which one of you gets it?

[joedoh]

I like everything about that, including the narrow tall knobbys. I would buy one of those in a heartbeat to sit next to the house for the once in a decade heavy snowfall we get here, like the 14" it snowed a couple weeks ago.

[benwah]

Nice score!

[oem4me]

Right rear fender's got a big dent, so tough sell. I'll help out and give you what you paid. Deal?

[BLK65K10]

Nice find !! Thanks for documenting it in the old used status before cleaning it up. I'll drive it for you while you and you buddy fight over who gets to keep it. LOL

['63GENIII]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Right rear fender's got a big dent, so tough sell. I'll help out and give you what you paid. Deal?

I'll help too! LOL. That is one nice find.
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[factorystock]

Very nice survivor find. The engine paint looks very well preserved on that 292 (green paint is the give away). Does it have the "SPID" on inner glove box door? It will show all the optional equipment ordered when new.Maybe add the truck to the saddle paint thread?

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by jrdv

I took these pictures with it dirty just to document the original condition.

We are going to clean it up tomorrow and I will take some better pictures if you guys are interested.

John

Safe to say everybody IS interested, so let's have those pics, please.
Probably too late for a warning on using harsh degreasers. Some can act as mild paint removers too! So, if I may advise: cool engine, MILD soap or degreaser, warm water, lower pressure, longer/multiple clean times. Lotsa dirt and grime, but if done in a hurry you risk washing away a lot of paint and color with the gunk. Good luck!

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Love to find something like that; should clean up nice! Congrats.

We spent the late evening giving it a good bath. It cleaned up really well. Didn't get pics tho!

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

sweet,sweet,sweet..Patina,Patina,Patina...I bet that motor will clean up nicely with all that oily dirt.I even like that color...what are yalls plans,drive it,restore it.GIVE IT AWAY...LOL.. I must say Iv'e never seen a rear bumper like that,Looks tough..

Drive it! It is a stout bumper.

Originally Posted by 60-66

Very nice. Love to see more on that one. Curious, what size rims does that one have ?

15 inchers.

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Wash it and your done!! Enjoy!

and a tune up!

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Great find! The color fits what it was being used for, and it spent its entire life in the southwest. Now which one of you gets it?

I have a feeling my buddy is going to end up with it. He drove a 63 in high school and he's got the bug....bad!

Originally Posted by joedoh

I like everything about that, including the narrow tall knobbys. I would buy one of those in a heartbeat to sit next to the house for the once in a decade heavy snowfall we get here, like the 14" it snowed a couple weeks ago.

I'd almost trade the pickup for a good 14" wet snow. We've only had about 20 inches of dry snow this year.

Originally Posted by benwah

Nice score!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by oem4me

Right rear fender's got a big dent, so tough sell. I'll help out and give you what you paid. Deal?

I wish I could find another one the same color to put on. I'll have to think about the deal!

Originally Posted by BLK65K10

Nice find !! Thanks for documenting it in the old used status before cleaning it up. I'll drive it for you while you and you buddy fight over who gets to keep it. LOL

You would like driving it!

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

I'll help too! LOL. That is one nice find.
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by factorystock

Very nice survivor find. The engine paint looks very well preserved on that 292 (green paint is the give away). Does it have the "SPID" on inner glove box door? It will show all the optional equipment ordered when new.Maybe add the truck to the saddle paint thread?

We steamed cleaned the enging. The paint is in really good shape. The High Torque 292 sticker is mostly still there. We were careful and didnt use any degreaser...just hot water. There is no spid on the lid. I'll look for the paint thread.

Originally Posted by oem4me

Safe to say everybody IS interested, so let's have those pics, please.
Probably too late for a warning on using harsh degreasers. Some can act as mild paint removers too! So, if I may advise: cool engine, MILD soap or degreaser, warm water, lower pressure, longer/multiple clean times. Lotsa dirt and grime, but if done in a hurry you risk washing away a lot of paint and color with the gunk. Good luck!

We were pretty careful. I'll get some more pics tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Man... that is cool.

I dig it just as it is.

A cousin of mine had a short bed step C10 in that same color... when I was a kid.

Hence began the sickness.

-W

Thanks!

[likaroc13]

congrats, cool find! look forward to seeing it cleaned up

[jrdv]

Before we gave it a good detailing, we decided to take some pictures around a couple of old barns and houses. It kind of gives it an authentic look or period correct picture.

Hope you enjoy.

John

[60-66]

MAN ! Now THATS scenery ! 66 4x4 out in the mountains doing what it should be doing. Lets see you put it to work now

[hopped up]

Wow!! Great score!! Id love to have that truck!! 4x4 long steppers are awesome
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[MikeS.]

Very nice find, good for you and the neighbor.
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[factorystock]

Originally Posted by jrdv

We steamed cleaned the enging. The paint is in really good shape. The High Torque 292 sticker is mostly still there. We were careful and didnt use any degreaser...just hot water.

Good news, a well preserved engine paint color is a great reference for accurate restorations. I have a feeling the Alpine Green ( aka Detroit Diesel Green) fans are sweating a little on this one.