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car10107 · 09-26-2020, 11:44 PM

Hello everyone. We bought this 65 long bed last year. I have learned a lot browsing this board and was finally able to join and now post.
The man we bought it from, bought it from the original owner (his brother) in 1968 after returning from Vietnam. They took pretty good care of it and kept it mostly stock. He needs a little help and some paint someday but for now is a blast to drive and gets driven a couple days a week. He has been lovingly nicknamed The Old Man and my kids and wife all love riding with me. I had a 64 back in high school (1992) that I bought from a buddies dad. Sold it a couple years later and have wanted another one for years. Was just browsing CL one day and saw this truck for sale 20 minutes away. My wife and I went to go meet the owner and drive the truck and I fell in love right away. Gave him $100 that I had in my wallet as a deposit and my son and I went back the next day with the cash and brought it home. Still has the original 283 2 bbl, 4 speed with granny low and 3.73 posi. The original heads have been swapped out at sometime for some smoggers with 76cc chambers and according to the compression calculator I used, current compression ratio is around 7/1 so I will be doing something about that but for now, I just drive it.
Im 6'1 and about 230, the PO was 6'5 and about 350 so the drivers side of the seat has a permanent ass dent

Going to replace the broken springs in the seat, recover it and install 3 point belts soon.

bsarts · 09-27-2020, 12:14 AM

Man, nice find! I would leave it just the way it is - except for the ass dent , of course.

**Corts60** · 09-27-2020, 08:17 AM

Welcome! Looks like a great clean rig to start with!

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-27-2020, 11:49 AM

Welcome! I also would leave the exterior as is and enjoy it. You won't have to worry about rock chips or door dings

That's pretty cool how you know some of the history of the truck

bigmoe · 09-27-2020, 02:13 PM

3 point seat belts are a good modification. Somewhere on this forum there is a good tutorial on adding the nut up in the b pillar. It involves welding a nut to a washer, drilling one big hole and 3 small holes in the B pillar and dropping a string down the hole to pull the nut up from below/behind. Maybe someone else on here can find it for you.

Edit: I found it. This is how I did mine. It requires some welding but I was painting my interior so it didn't matter.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679368

Here's a kit that comes with a plate you can run up behind and rivet in place. The guy mentioned some concern about the strength but it should be plenty strong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exIC_l_oNO8

AcampoDave · 09-27-2020, 02:55 PM

Wow, good score, here's to new beginnings.

LostMy65 · 09-27-2020, 02:58 PM

Another vote to leave as is. That's one of my favorite colors. Nice interior also.

**Captainfab** · 09-27-2020, 10:14 PM

Welcome to the forum

I would suggest a set of 305 heads on that 283. With their 58cc chambers they will help bump the compression and the power output.

AcampoDave · 09-28-2020, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum

I would suggest a set of 305 heads on that 283. With their 58cc chambers they will help bump the compression and the power output.

And they have hardened seats for unleaded fuel too.

09-26-2020, 11:44 PM	#1
car10107 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: THORNTON CO Posts: 25	New user 65 C10, The Old Man Hello everyone. We bought this 65 long bed last year. I have learned a lot browsing this board and was finally able to join and now post. The man we bought it from, bought it from the original owner (his brother) in 1968 after returning from Vietnam. They took pretty good care of it and kept it mostly stock. He needs a little help and some paint someday but for now is a blast to drive and gets driven a couple days a week. He has been lovingly nicknamed The Old Man and my kids and wife all love riding with me. I had a 64 back in high school (1992) that I bought from a buddies dad. Sold it a couple years later and have wanted another one for years. Was just browsing CL one day and saw this truck for sale 20 minutes away. My wife and I went to go meet the owner and drive the truck and I fell in love right away. Gave him $100 that I had in my wallet as a deposit and my son and I went back the next day with the cash and brought it home. Still has the original 283 2 bbl, 4 speed with granny low and 3.73 posi. The original heads have been swapped out at sometime for some smoggers with 76cc chambers and according to the compression calculator I used, current compression ratio is around 7/1 so I will be doing something about that but for now, I just drive it. Im 6'1 and about 230, the PO was 6'5 and about 350 so the drivers side of the seat has a permanent ass dent Going to replace the broken springs in the seat, recover it and install 3 point belts soon. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Chevy C10 283 SM420 Long Fleet "The Old Man" 1970 Chevy C10 350 SM465 Long Fleet "Dave" 1975 Toyota FJ40 "Mr Grinch" 1969 Pontiac Firebird 2001 Chevy Tahoe 2001 Toyota 4Runner

09-27-2020, 12:14 AM	#2
bsarts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Idaho Falls, Id. Posts: 173	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man Man, nice find! I would leave it just the way it is - except for the ass dent , of course.

09-27-2020, 08:17 AM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man Welcome! Looks like a great clean rig to start with! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-27-2020, 11:49 AM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man Welcome! I also would leave the exterior as is and enjoy it. You won't have to worry about rock chips or door dings That's pretty cool how you know some of the history of the truck __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-27-2020, 02:13 PM	#5
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man 3 point seat belts are a good modification. Somewhere on this forum there is a good tutorial on adding the nut up in the b pillar. It involves welding a nut to a washer, drilling one big hole and 3 small holes in the B pillar and dropping a string down the hole to pull the nut up from below/behind. Maybe someone else on here can find it for you. Edit: I found it. This is how I did mine. It requires some welding but I was painting my interior so it didn't matter. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679368 Here's a kit that comes with a plate you can run up behind and rivet in place. The guy mentioned some concern about the strength but it should be plenty strong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exIC_l_oNO8 Last edited by bigmoe; 09-27-2020 at 04:01 PM.

09-27-2020, 02:55 PM	#6
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man Wow, good score, here's to new beginnings.

09-27-2020, 02:58 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man Another vote to leave as is. That's one of my favorite colors. Nice interior also. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-27-2020, 10:14 PM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New user 65 C10, The Old Man Welcome to the forum I would suggest a set of 305 heads on that 283. With their 58cc chambers they will help bump the compression and the power output. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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