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LeftCoast32 · 08-31-2009, 06:48 PM

Here are some pictures of the New Project California 1966 K10 I purchased up North. It was an Ex-Park Service, Cab and Chassis K10 that had been sitting for almost 14 years. The plans are to clean it all up and use it as a run around parts truck. Shy of a bad set of doors the metal is all in great shape. The bed is off another truck and the metal on it is great just the wood is all rotted away. Most of the things that have been done on it I will have to redo. The power steering conversion is a mess. Then the steering column is a mess (just picked up a complete perfect one). The dash has been cut for a stereo.

All in all it was a score with a K10 in this good of shape even for out here on the Left Coast!!

1966 K10, 127", STD Int, SPC Paint, 283 CI, 4 Speed SM420, Weld Wheels and 35" BFG Tires.

LeftCoast32 · 08-31-2009, 06:48 PM

LeftCoast32 · 08-31-2009, 06:57 PM

I am still looking for a 1966 C10 Short Fleet in as good or better shape.

66Gilbert · 08-31-2009, 07:07 PM

For everything that you mentioned that was bad about the truck, it still looks like a great start for an awesome looking truck. Have you been over to the 4x4 forum and checked out a thread that I started titled (Post pics. Let's see how many 60-66 4x4's are out there). Check it out, this will give you the motivation to get busy on your project.

LeftCoast32 · 08-31-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

For everything that you mentioned that was bad about the truck, it still looks like a great start for an awesome looking truck. Have you been over to the 4x4 forum and checked out a thread that I started titled (Post pics. Let's see how many 60-66 4x4's are out there). Check it out, this will give you the motivation to get busy on your project.

I read through that the other day. I have been trying to figure out just how many of these are out there. Thanks, I will drop the same post in that thread. Yours Looks Great!

66Gilbert · 08-31-2009, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the compliment. Can't wait to see your truck in a build thread or when it is done. I was checking out your public profile page and saw your date of birth. You should not have came in to this world for another month, that would have been really something to be born on 6/6/66.

and own a couple of 1966 trucks.

**aerotruk63** · 08-31-2009, 07:28 PM

Very NIce! Very Very Nice!

LeftCoast32 · 08-31-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Thanks for the compliment. Can't wait to see your truck in a build thread or when it is done. I was checking out your public profile page and saw your date of birth. You should not have came in to this world for another month, that would have been really something to be born on 6/6/66.

and own a couple of 1966 trucks.

My birth date, 5/6/66 was the drive for a '66 truck. I used to date a girl that was born on 6/6/66 but she was a little Evil.

Martin64 · 08-31-2009, 08:00 PM

Sweet truck!...the chick sounds interesting too...

LeftCoast32 · 08-31-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin64

Sweet truck!...the chick sounds interesting too...

She was a good kind of Evil!!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-31-2009, 09:51 PM

I like it..

62 short step · 08-31-2009, 10:49 PM

Looks good!

198plus · 08-31-2009, 10:51 PM

Good find........Very nice truck !!!!!!

Nailz · 09-01-2009, 12:43 AM

That truck would look good with two surfboards sticking out the back cruising to Baja!

**ChiefRocka** · 09-01-2009, 12:55 AM

That sucker looks tuff bro...I like it !!

jason65 · 09-01-2009, 08:00 AM

Nice truck L.C.

MacAttack · 09-01-2009, 10:44 AM

Very nice rig - lots of potential in that truck.

Mac.

LeftCoast32 · 09-01-2009, 11:52 AM

Thanks for all the great comments!

LeftCoast32 · 09-01-2009, 12:24 PM

I plan to just get all the metal straightened around first. Then add some shades of suede color along with all the original custom side trim and chrome. I need to pull the transmission and transfer case and change all the gaskets and seals. While that is going on I am going to clean the 283 all up. The eventual plan for the 283 is to add some Aluminum Heads, Offenhauser 3x2 Intake, Mild Cam, all Finned Aluminum Covers and a set of Stainless Shorty Headers. Just a nice clean old school build that runs good and easy to maintain.

I hope to get my 12 year old son interested but it isnt working yet??

I have my eye on a few '66 Short Bed 2WDs also. I just could not turn this one down because of how clean it is. If I find a '66 Short Bed 2WD in this shape I will probably sell this 4WD.

**Captainfab** · 09-02-2009, 12:17 AM

That's a nice K10

I think you should keep it even if you do find a 2wd.....

**TR65** · 09-02-2009, 11:31 PM

LeftCoast,

Man I love those K10's. Yours looks really nice. Keep it.

Thanks for posting the pics.

TR

*CWT* · 09-03-2009, 09:01 AM

That thing is killer. Ive been wanting one of those but Im running out of room to put trucks.

LeftCoast32 · 09-03-2009, 09:19 AM

Here is a picture that my son and I agreed on for inspiration on the build.

LeftCoast32 · 09-04-2009, 09:51 AM

This one is going, it is in the for sale section now. We found the '66 2WD Short Fleet we were looking for.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...uct=3632&cat=8

**Captainfab** · 09-04-2009, 11:51 PM

Well damn, I was looking forward to seeing this truck being built. Maybe a member here will buy it. Good luck with the sale.

You'll have to start a build thread for the '66 SWB.....

BTW your booster bracket is on the way.

08-31-2009, 06:48 PM	#1
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	New Project California 1966 K10 Here are some pictures of the New Project California 1966 K10 I purchased up North. It was an Ex-Park Service, Cab and Chassis K10 that had been sitting for almost 14 years. The plans are to clean it all up and use it as a run around parts truck. Shy of a bad set of doors the metal is all in great shape. The bed is off another truck and the metal on it is great just the wood is all rotted away. Most of the things that have been done on it I will have to redo. The power steering conversion is a mess. Then the steering column is a mess (just picked up a complete perfect one). The dash has been cut for a stereo. All in all it was a score with a K10 in this good of shape even for out here on the Left Coast!! 1966 K10, 127", STD Int, SPC Paint, 283 CI, 4 Speed SM420, Weld Wheels and 35" BFG Tires. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

08-31-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

08-31-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 I am still looking for a 1966 C10 Short Fleet in as good or better shape. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

08-31-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 For everything that you mentioned that was bad about the truck, it still looks like a great start for an awesome looking truck. Have you been over to the 4x4 forum and checked out a thread that I started titled (Post pics. Let's see how many 60-66 4x4's are out there). Check it out, this will give you the motivation to get busy on your project.

08-31-2009, 07:26 PM	#6
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Thanks for the compliment. Can't wait to see your truck in a build thread or when it is done. I was checking out your public profile page and saw your date of birth. You should not have came in to this world for another month, that would have been really something to be born on 6/6/66. and own a couple of 1966 trucks.

08-31-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Very NIce! Very Very Nice! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-31-2009, 08:00 PM	#9
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Sweet truck!...the chick sounds interesting too... __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

08-31-2009, 09:51 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 I like it.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-31-2009, 10:49 PM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Looks good! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-31-2009, 10:51 PM	#13
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Good find........Very nice truck !!!!!!

09-01-2009, 12:43 AM	#14
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 That truck would look good with two surfboards sticking out the back cruising to Baja!

09-01-2009, 12:55 AM	#15
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 That sucker looks tuff bro...I like it !! __________________ 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!"

09-01-2009, 08:00 AM	#16
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Nice truck L.C.

09-01-2009, 10:44 AM	#17
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Very nice rig - lots of potential in that truck. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-01-2009, 11:52 AM	#18
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Thanks for all the great comments! __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534



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09-01-2009, 12:24 PM	#19
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 I plan to just get all the metal straightened around first. Then add some shades of suede color along with all the original custom side trim and chrome. I need to pull the transmission and transfer case and change all the gaskets and seals. While that is going on I am going to clean the 283 all up. The eventual plan for the 283 is to add some Aluminum Heads, Offenhauser 3x2 Intake, Mild Cam, all Finned Aluminum Covers and a set of Stainless Shorty Headers. Just a nice clean old school build that runs good and easy to maintain. I hope to get my 12 year old son interested but it isnt working yet?? I have my eye on a few '66 Short Bed 2WDs also. I just could not turn this one down because of how clean it is. If I find a '66 Short Bed 2WD in this shape I will probably sell this 4WD. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534 Last edited by LeftCoast32; 09-01-2009 at 12:25 PM.

09-02-2009, 12:17 AM	#20
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 That's a nice K10 I think you should keep it even if you do find a 2wd..... __________________ 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

09-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#21
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 LeftCoast, Man I love those K10's. Yours looks really nice. Keep it. Thanks for posting the pics. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

09-03-2009, 09:01 AM	#22
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 That thing is killer. Ive been wanting one of those but Im running out of room to put trucks.

09-03-2009, 09:19 AM	#23
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Here is a picture that my son and I agreed on for inspiration on the build. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

09-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#24
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 This one is going, it is in the for sale section now. We found the '66 2WD Short Fleet we were looking for. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...uct=3632&cat=8 __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534 Last edited by LeftCoast32; 09-04-2009 at 07:48 PM.

09-04-2009, 11:51 PM	#25
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New Project California 1966 K10 Well damn, I was looking forward to seeing this truck being built. Maybe a member here will buy it. Good luck with the sale. You'll have to start a build thread for the '66 SWB..... BTW your booster bracket is on the way. __________________ 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 Last edited by Captainfab; 09-04-2009 at 11:52 PM.

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