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chevyrestoguy · 11-08-2013, 09:58 AM

Man, what a score. I would have to say that's the Find of the Year, so far. Great color, great year, Short/wide, Custom Cab. I'm both happy and extremely jealous at the same time. It's always good to see the '60-'66 guys out hitting the streets looking for trucks to save. It gives me chills to think about how many trucks just like yours were sent to the scrapper because the landlord was too ignorant to call the right people who could save it.

Get the paperwork sorted out and get it in your name ASAP! This will give you security of ownership just in case the former owner decides to do a VIN search on his old truck and then try to play the "my truck was stolen" routine. It may cost you a little more money up front to get all the paperwork sorted out, but I highly recommend doing it as soon as you can.

c20pickup · 11-08-2013, 10:51 AM

sweet truck! get it drveable and run the wheels off of it, don't change a thing! solid truck

Low Elco · 11-08-2013, 11:13 AM

Wow, man! Congrats!

Auctioneerhere · 11-08-2013, 11:17 AM

PO must have died or went to jail.

With it's value, I'd not invest much into it until the paper work was done.

Improbcat · 11-08-2013, 02:02 PM

Just got off the phone with the local PD, VIN comes back as clean. So one less worry there(wasn't worried about seller having stolen it, but was nervous about his tenant abandoning such a nice truck).
Seller is currently in NJ(he delivers cars for a living), when he gets back we'll get the paperwork settled up and then I can move forward.

I think her name may end up being "Lucky Girl".

Improbcat · 11-08-2013, 10:31 PM

Robbed the battery from my longbed, sprayed some carb cleaner down the carb and hotwired the ignition. Started up immediately and ran(albeit roughly) until the carb cleaner was used up.

Tomorrow a battery of it's own, and a few gallons of gas in the tank. Should be interesting...

FYI I'll be starting a build thread for it shortly, I'll link that here when I do.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-09-2013, 10:02 AM

BAD A$$ !!

What a great score !!

**joedoh** · 11-09-2013, 11:27 AM

you need a build thread for wash and wax? that thing is gorgeous!

Improbcat · 11-09-2013, 09:11 PM

Had some help from some friends to power-wash the first layer of grime off the truck, paint is clearly a quick Macco level job, and it looks like the truck may have been fawn originally. The red isn't bad except for needed a major compounding and a few bad chips and cracks, the white is terrible . It is cracking & peeling and it was badly masked so there is both over-spray onto the red and gaps where there primer shows between the two colors. I will probably sand down and rattle-can the white bits so it looks less terrible.

Also put some gas in the tank and got it to run on its own. It has some definite top-end ticking, and is blowing blue smoke. Going to run some Marvel mystery oil through the crankcase & some seafoam though the carb and see if that helps. Also discovered the alternator is completely dead, so it is running off the battery.

Engine startup after two+ years sitting. - YouTube

The brake M/C was bone dry, but I filled it and pumped the hell out of it and got a good firm pedal. Still going to replace every rubber part in the system but it is good enough for a quick spin around the block. So here is a video of me doing just that, with extra bonus dorky commentary from my friend.

1964 Chevrolet C10, first drive after sitting for...

pimpston65 · 12-02-2013, 02:27 AM

First off that truck is f$&king awesome second you rock, and I too hate you jkjk btw is that grill steel cuz it looks like aluminum which I'm sure you know is the holy grail other then the rubber floor mat and build sheet under the bench seat all jokes aside very nice find don't go F'n it up

pimpston65 · 12-02-2013, 02:36 AM

I'm must be seeing double do you have separate rubber floor mats on top of your full floor rubber mat, if so are they cut from a full mat made to look like individual ones if not that's gotta be super rare.....

westcoast5 · 12-02-2013, 03:30 AM

wow just wow!!! awesome find!

markeb01 · 12-02-2013, 04:03 PM

First time I've seen this thread. What a fantastic bargain. Can't get much closer to free for such a beautiful truck. Congrats and good luck on whatever you decide to do with it.

**67cheby** · 12-03-2013, 11:27 AM

just.....WOW

duallyjams · 12-03-2013, 06:00 PM

You won the lottery congrats.

D-man313 · 12-03-2013, 07:18 PM

You deserve a "you suck!!"

Ill double your money right now!

bj383ss · 12-03-2013, 08:28 PM

Glad you got it running. Its exhilarating to fire them for the first time. Keep at it. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Bret

11-08-2013, 09:58 AM	#51
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... Man, what a score. I would have to say that's the Find of the Year, so far. Great color, great year, Short/wide, Custom Cab. I'm both happy and extremely jealous at the same time. It's always good to see the '60-'66 guys out hitting the streets looking for trucks to save. It gives me chills to think about how many trucks just like yours were sent to the scrapper because the landlord was too ignorant to call the right people who could save it. Get the paperwork sorted out and get it in your name ASAP! This will give you security of ownership just in case the former owner decides to do a VIN search on his old truck and then try to play the "my truck was stolen" routine. It may cost you a little more money up front to get all the paperwork sorted out, but I highly recommend doing it as soon as you can. __________________ 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

11-08-2013, 10:51 AM	#52
c20pickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brighton, WI Posts: 504	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... sweet truck! get it drveable and run the wheels off of it, don't change a thing! solid truck

11-08-2013, 11:13 AM	#53
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... Wow, man! Congrats! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-08-2013, 11:17 AM	#54
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 241	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... PO must have died or went to jail. With it's value, I'd not invest much into it until the paper work was done.

11-08-2013, 02:02 PM	#55
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... Just got off the phone with the local PD, VIN comes back as clean. So one less worry there(wasn't worried about seller having stolen it, but was nervous about his tenant abandoning such a nice truck). Seller is currently in NJ(he delivers cars for a living), when he gets back we'll get the paperwork settled up and then I can move forward. I think her name may end up being "Lucky Girl".

11-08-2013, 10:31 PM	#56
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... Robbed the battery from my longbed, sprayed some carb cleaner down the carb and hotwired the ignition. Started up immediately and ran(albeit roughly) until the carb cleaner was used up. Tomorrow a battery of it's own, and a few gallons of gas in the tank. Should be interesting... FYI I'll be starting a build thread for it shortly, I'll link that here when I do.

11-09-2013, 10:02 AM	#57
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... BAD A$$ !! What a great score !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-09-2013, 11:27 AM	#58
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... you need a build thread for wash and wax? that thing is gorgeous! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-02-2013, 02:27 AM	#60
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... First off that truck is f$&king awesome second you rock, and I too hate you jkjk btw is that grill steel cuz it looks like aluminum which I'm sure you know is the holy grail other then the rubber floor mat and build sheet under the bench seat all jokes aside very nice find don't go F'n it up

12-02-2013, 02:36 AM	#61
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... I'm must be seeing double do you have separate rubber floor mats on top of your full floor rubber mat, if so are they cut from a full mat made to look like individual ones if not that's gotta be super rare.....

12-02-2013, 03:30 AM	#62
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... wow just wow!!! awesome find! __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

12-02-2013, 04:03 PM	#63
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... First time I've seen this thread. What a fantastic bargain. Can't get much closer to free for such a beautiful truck. Congrats and good luck on whatever you decide to do with it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

12-03-2013, 11:27 AM	#64
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... just.....WOW __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-03-2013, 06:00 PM	#65
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... You won the lottery congrats. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-03-2013, 07:18 PM	#66
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... You deserve a "you suck!!" Ill double your money right now! __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where



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12-03-2013, 08:28 PM	#67
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get REALLY lucky... Glad you got it running. Its exhilarating to fire them for the first time. Keep at it. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

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