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Truck Guy99 · 02-12-2014, 01:16 PM

What would you do if you got this truck? I think it's a 65. Frame is solid, almost no rust, and I think it has a title.

What do you see this truck as? Street cruiser? Restoration? Hot rod? Big block swap?

Brad54 · 02-12-2014, 01:42 PM

Twin spare tire mounts--that's interesting.
If it were me, I'd mount it on a factory 4x4 chassis.
But I'm biased, because that's exactly what I want my next build to be--4x4 long step.
If you get that truck, I'd love to buy the rear bumper from you.

-Brad

Lugnutz65 · 02-12-2014, 01:44 PM

You need to buy it right away. ASAP. IMO the steppers that are drastically lowered look better than fleets. It looks like a really solid start to a great truck. Hood repair and safe brakes and get the drive line working and you will be the envy of many. That's likely a 4 speed with granny low gear so just use 2 thru 4.

bonehead · 02-12-2014, 02:05 PM

clean it up, make it safe, roll it!

love long steppers

66customcamper · 02-12-2014, 02:19 PM

Seat looks uncomfortable, but everything else is sweet

65Gregg · 02-12-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 66customcamper

Seat looks uncomfortable, but everything else is sweet

What, you don't like bucket seats?

**Clyde65** · 02-12-2014, 03:14 PM

I would make it a cruiser, really like the dual spares! Rock that patina as best you can.

If not a 4x4, then lift it up, long steppers look so cool lifted, imo!

BTW, Yes it is a 65 by the emblems.

Mater/10 · 02-12-2014, 04:02 PM

In the time it took you to ask us id have that Sob on a trailer homeward bound! haha

TJ's Chevy · 02-12-2014, 06:06 PM

I'd hotord the 6 banger...maybe a turbo, back it by a 6 speed...put a taller tires on it...and wash it and make it a farm truck hotrod that could be used on the farm.

*Sharps40* · 02-12-2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

clean it up, make it safe, roll it!

love long steppers

+1 on dat!

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-12-2014, 06:57 PM

All Stock Restoration. Unless you hate 6's then you could drop in a V-8.

Love the Factory Granny Gear 4-Speed. Kind of Rare in a 1/2 Ton.

Bill

Fatherof3 · 02-12-2014, 07:05 PM

Much, much lower with power brakes and an auto trans

factorystock · 02-12-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

All Stock Restoration.

Agreed. Original unaltered trucks are the easiest to restore to stock. This truck looks like something you would see at the Lambrecht auction in the "trade in section".

Lugnutz65 · 02-12-2014, 08:09 PM

Based on the engine perches, that engine is a 292ci.

Dillon Rock · 02-12-2014, 08:11 PM

4x4 it and make it a farm rig. If anything use old mack truck seats with the air ride but lower the seat frames to fit the cab. I like the dual mounts so keep em, I Love those bumpers, mine is a long step with one they help out immensely. Power brake convo. And swap it out to a v8. Oh yeah and put a spot lamp, radio, CB, and cab lights on it plus keep the WC mirrors too.

gimmy 64 · 02-12-2014, 09:25 PM

buy it, drive it

dougf · 02-12-2014, 09:43 PM

Well, if you want opinions, here's mine. Buy it, make it mechanically sound, bag it, drive the hell out of it!

Moody's Madhouse · 02-12-2014, 11:03 PM

If you can score this at a fair price, jump on it. The long steps best option is no mods. Just restore to stock and enjoy. The value will hold over time as trend come and go but originality will always be desired.

Truck Guy99 · 02-13-2014, 11:38 AM

Cool ideas! Keep em coming

**argonaut** · 02-13-2014, 11:43 AM

Buy it. Service it. Drive it.

It's fun driving old trucks when they are old and "original"

Would look good as a 4x4 too

but I'm biased

T.W.Dustin · 02-13-2014, 11:58 AM

Well, I would (or should I say I am) doing something like this (this is my long step '64) Pretty much bone stock with the 292 and 4 speed, bench seat and stock hubcaps.

Brad54 · 02-15-2014, 08:53 PM

There is something about an old, stock truck that is good and soothing to the soul.

It doesn't matter how hard the world is kicking you in the nuts, when you jump into your old truck, roll the windows down and just drive, the world and its troubles seem to be less overwhelming.

-Brad

61_FL_Apache · 02-15-2014, 08:56 PM

I would bag it with 18's all around and leave the rest alone!!

Maybe trick out the I6.

Truck Guy99 · 05-12-2014, 04:14 AM

Bump for more ideas

spacedebris · 05-12-2014, 05:43 AM

I'd fix any rust, dents, and dings. Paint flat black. Blackout any chrome (including bumpers). put in a small diesel (4bt cummins would be perfect). Add a pair of stacks. Slight lift with aggressive tires. Add some roof lights and make my daily driver.

02-12-2014, 01:16 PM	#1
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	If it was your truck What would you do if you got this truck? I think it's a 65. Frame is solid, almost no rust, and I think it has a title. What do you see this truck as? Street cruiser? Restoration? Hot rod? Big block swap? __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

02-12-2014, 01:42 PM	#2
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: If it was your truck Twin spare tire mounts--that's interesting. If it were me, I'd mount it on a factory 4x4 chassis. But I'm biased, because that's exactly what I want my next build to be--4x4 long step. If you get that truck, I'd love to buy the rear bumper from you. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

02-12-2014, 01:44 PM	#3
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: If it was your truck You need to buy it right away. ASAP. IMO the steppers that are drastically lowered look better than fleets. It looks like a really solid start to a great truck. Hood repair and safe brakes and get the drive line working and you will be the envy of many. That's likely a 4 speed with granny low gear so just use 2 thru 4. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

02-12-2014, 02:05 PM	#4
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: If it was your truck clean it up, make it safe, roll it! love long steppers __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB

02-12-2014, 02:19 PM	#5
66customcamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: southern oregon Posts: 76	Re: If it was your truck Seat looks uncomfortable, but everything else is sweet __________________ 66 Custom Camper 327/ 4 spd. Bone Stock, down to the split rims

02-12-2014, 03:14 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: If it was your truck I would make it a cruiser, really like the dual spares! Rock that patina as best you can. If not a 4x4, then lift it up, long steppers look so cool lifted, imo! BTW, Yes it is a 65 by the emblems. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-12-2014, 04:02 PM	#8
Mater/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 331	Re: If it was your truck In the time it took you to ask us id have that Sob on a trailer homeward bound! haha __________________ 1964 Chevorlet Custom 10 350/350 ,ps,mb,A/c,BBW -Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608625 1969 Chevy Nova 2 dr I6 250/powerglide 1967,68,69,70,71,72 Chevy Frankenstein

02-12-2014, 06:06 PM	#9
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: If it was your truck I'd hotord the 6 banger...maybe a turbo, back it by a 6 speed...put a taller tires on it...and wash it and make it a farm truck hotrod that could be used on the farm. __________________ 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

02-12-2014, 06:57 PM	#11
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: If it was your truck All Stock Restoration. Unless you hate 6's then you could drop in a V-8. Love the Factory Granny Gear 4-Speed. Kind of Rare in a 1/2 Ton. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

02-12-2014, 07:05 PM	#12
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: If it was your truck Much, much lower with power brakes and an auto trans __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

02-12-2014, 08:09 PM	#14
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: If it was your truck Based on the engine perches, that engine is a 292ci. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

02-12-2014, 08:11 PM	#15
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: If it was your truck 4x4 it and make it a farm rig. If anything use old mack truck seats with the air ride but lower the seat frames to fit the cab. I like the dual mounts so keep em, I Love those bumpers, mine is a long step with one they help out immensely. Power brake convo. And swap it out to a v8. Oh yeah and put a spot lamp, radio, CB, and cab lights on it plus keep the WC mirrors too. __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.

02-12-2014, 09:25 PM	#16
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: If it was your truck buy it, drive it

02-12-2014, 09:43 PM	#17
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: If it was your truck Well, if you want opinions, here's mine. Buy it, make it mechanically sound, bag it, drive the hell out of it!

02-12-2014, 11:03 PM	#18
Moody's Madhouse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Riverside Ca Posts: 15	Re: If it was your truck If you can score this at a fair price, jump on it. The long steps best option is no mods. Just restore to stock and enjoy. The value will hold over time as trend come and go but originality will always be desired. __________________ 1926 hot rod Lincoln (project) 1951 ford Victoria (mild custom project for sale) 1949 Cadillac Sedanette. (Money in the bank?) 1964 Chevy Panel truck. ( someday)



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02-13-2014, 11:38 AM	#19
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: If it was your truck Cool ideas! Keep em coming __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

02-13-2014, 11:43 AM	#20
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: If it was your truck Buy it. Service it. Drive it. It's fun driving old trucks when they are old and "original" Would look good as a 4x4 too but I'm biased __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

02-13-2014, 11:58 AM	#21
T.W.Dustin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Overgaard, AZ Posts: 198	Re: If it was your truck Well, I would (or should I say I am) doing something like this (this is my long step '64) Pretty much bone stock with the 292 and 4 speed, bench seat and stock hubcaps. __________________ Please Watch for Motorcycles

02-15-2014, 08:53 PM	#22
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: If it was your truck There is something about an old, stock truck that is good and soothing to the soul. It doesn't matter how hard the world is kicking you in the nuts, when you jump into your old truck, roll the windows down and just drive, the world and its troubles seem to be less overwhelming. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

02-15-2014, 08:56 PM	#23
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: If it was your truck I would bag it with 18's all around and leave the rest alone!! Maybe trick out the I6. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-12-2014, 04:14 AM	#24
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: If it was your truck Bump for more ideas __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

05-12-2014, 05:43 AM	#25
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: If it was your truck I'd fix any rust, dents, and dings. Paint flat black. Blackout any chrome (including bumpers). put in a small diesel (4bt cummins would be perfect). Add a pair of stacks. Slight lift with aggressive tires. Add some roof lights and make my daily driver.

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