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theastronaut · 12-29-2013, 03:30 PM

I am convinced that you own, or have access to a time machine... Amazing truck! And, we'll need more pics!

**ChiefRocka** · 12-29-2013, 03:47 PM

Great looking truck !

The 'donk' wheels look perfect !!!

**MusicMan70** · 12-29-2013, 04:18 PM

Super Awesome with the 19.5's!

**Captainfab** · 12-30-2013, 01:54 AM

Certainly a very nice truck

I'm anxious to see more of it.

oem4me · 12-30-2013, 02:36 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments fellas. I'll put up some more pics for ya'll.

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Very nice.
Where the heck do you find all these nice trucks?

Seems everybody had to have a pickup back in the mid 60's. Lucky for us, they are still in relatively good supply. Be patient and act fast is about all I can say.

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Man that is sweet! Love the tall tires!!! Especially when they are a factory option! How about some pictures of the 327?????

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Two big thumbs up!!!!

Now lets see under the hood and the interior!

The motor compartment has suffered cosmetically. My guess is that it was OVERmaintained. Old school degreasers just killed paint.
The interior faired ok. No holes in the mat, a couple small spots on the seat, and a little paint wear here and there. I think the clock, tach, and hazard switch were added by the second owner. Despite it's value, I kinda wish the dash top clock hadn't made it. Oh well, everybody else likes it.
Cardboard tank cover behind the seat is still there and in pretty good shape. This is one of my personal "green flag" indicators of an unmolested find. I didn't get a photo of that.

oem4me · 12-30-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

WOW ! Truck never looked better Bruce . Have you let the Wife drive that one yet ??

Ha! Well, truth is I'm lucky she let's ME drive it! Really, she loves the truck! - Long story short .. I would not own this truck had my wife not fallen for it and insisted that I "stop being so practical" and "just give the man what he wants" for it. She grew up hunting and fishing and learned to drive in a 4X4 Blazer, so the big truck thing does it for her. Yes, it's kinda her truck.
The pic with our cat in it is before clean-up and while the truck was "dressed down" for registration purposes. The next pic shows Marie with a big smile after a whole day of cleaning.

oem4me · 12-30-2013, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by perro13

Sweet better pics of wheels & tires

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Originally Posted by CG

Yeah how bout a nice side view.

Side shots.

oem4me · 12-30-2013, 04:03 AM

Last ones

perro13 · 12-30-2013, 11:50 AM

again, one beautiful truck.

72BlckButy · 12-30-2013, 02:49 PM

Beautiful 'ol truck.

sodly · 12-30-2013, 03:20 PM

One of the top trucks on the forum for sure, Bruce. And a Custom Camper to boot! Too cool! Great work on sprucing it up. Makes me wonder why more folks don't dig stock trucks and C20s.

Red4x4 · 12-30-2013, 03:41 PM

Good looking truck.
Can I see a side view picture and interior picture, Thanks.

1963c-10 · 12-30-2013, 04:41 PM

Great find oem4me....another great truck and very nicely optioned.

**MisterC** · 12-30-2013, 05:07 PM

I can only echo what everyone else on here has stated. That is truly a thing of beauty and I'm glad it found the perfect home in your stable.

66Submarine · 12-30-2013, 05:08 PM

Nice truck! The 19.5" wheels are a very nice touch that sets it apart from the half tons even more.

EDIT: Also, if that's what you call a "user truck" I want first call on all your "beaters"!

TJ's Chevy · 12-30-2013, 06:33 PM

I'll take second call on the "beaters"!!!!!! LOL! Sure is one heck of a sweet truck! Really makes me wanna get some 19.5's for my 3/4 ton!

oem4me · 12-30-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red4x4

Can I see a side view picture and interior picture, Thanks.

What, not good enough? I guess I don't take many of the straight-on side shots. Want more?

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

The 'donk' wheels look perfect !!!

Had to look that one up. Ha!

duallyjams · 12-30-2013, 07:13 PM

Super Clean, gotta love wives that love trucks.

stormking · 12-31-2013, 05:49 PM

A real beauty! Congratulations.

rickywideglide · 12-31-2013, 08:09 PM

tough looking truck, the stance sets it off. love the wheels

gimmy 64 · 12-31-2013, 10:24 PM

the wheels almost look like Delmo specials. nice truck Bruce, you just have a knack for finding the great stockers

wjjeeper · 12-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Looks great. Now slam it on air ride and knife it down to a short box so you can fit in. Lol

oem4me · 01-01-2014, 12:42 AM

'nother pic.

Spaz's C10 · 01-08-2014, 10:32 AM

VERY nice truck, sometimes its nice to see something original and unmolested!

pimpston65 · 01-08-2014, 10:57 AM

so if you put the vintage camper on her, will you put the sliding back glass in? got yell at the kids in back without glass in the way!!!! hehe very cool truck.

12-29-2013, 03:30 PM	#26
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12-29-2013, 03:47 PM	#27
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Great looking truck ! The 'donk' wheels look perfect !!! __________________ 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!"

12-29-2013, 04:18 PM	#28
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12-30-2013, 01:54 AM	#29
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12-30-2013, 04:03 AM	#33
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Last ones Attached Images

12-30-2013, 11:50 AM	#34
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper again, one beautiful truck.

12-30-2013, 02:49 PM	#35
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Beautiful 'ol truck. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-30-2013, 03:20 PM	#36
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper One of the top trucks on the forum for sure, Bruce. And a Custom Camper to boot! Too cool! Great work on sprucing it up. Makes me wonder why more folks don't dig stock trucks and C20s. __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

12-30-2013, 03:41 PM	#37
Red4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 73	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Good looking truck. Can I see a side view picture and interior picture, Thanks.

12-30-2013, 04:41 PM	#38
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Great find oem4me....another great truck and very nicely optioned. __________________ 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

12-30-2013, 05:07 PM	#39
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper I can only echo what everyone else on here has stated. That is truly a thing of beauty and I'm glad it found the perfect home in your stable. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

12-30-2013, 05:08 PM	#40
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Nice truck! The 19.5" wheels are a very nice touch that sets it apart from the half tons even more. EDIT: Also, if that's what you call a "user truck" I want first call on all your "beaters"! __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

12-30-2013, 06:33 PM	#41
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper I'll take second call on the "beaters"!!!!!! LOL! Sure is one heck of a sweet truck! Really makes me wanna get some 19.5's for my 3/4 ton! __________________ 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

12-30-2013, 07:13 PM	#43
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12-31-2013, 05:49 PM	#44
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12-31-2013, 08:09 PM	#45
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper tough looking truck, the stance sets it off. love the wheels

12-31-2013, 10:24 PM	#46
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper the wheels almost look like Delmo specials. nice truck Bruce, you just have a knack for finding the great stockers

12-31-2013, 11:52 PM	#47
wjjeeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cold Lake, AB Posts: 402	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Looks great. Now slam it on air ride and knife it down to a short box so you can fit in. Lol __________________ Follow me on Instagram http://instagram.com/ryno._b

01-01-2014, 12:42 AM	#48
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper 'nother pic. Attached Images

01-08-2014, 10:32 AM	#49
Spaz's C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 22	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper VERY nice truck, sometimes its nice to see something original and unmolested!

01-08-2014, 10:57 AM	#50
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper so if you put the vintage camper on her, will you put the sliding back glass in? got yell at the kids in back without glass in the way!!!! hehe very cool truck. Last edited by pimpston65; 01-08-2014 at 11:00 AM. Reason: miss spelled word

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