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Improbcat · 08-21-2012, 01:42 PM

Hello all, I joined this forum a bit back when I started truck shopping and now that I have one I thought I'd introduce it.

It is a '64 c10 fleetside longbed that appears to be the most basic truck you could buy from Chevy. It has a 230 inline & 3-spd on the column. It doesn't seem to have a single option or extra, no passenger sun visor, no passenger key lock, no passenger mirror, no *center* mirror, nothing. And aside from a seat cover over the good original seat nothing has been changed or messed with over the years.

I am in RI and found the truck in NH. The guy I bought it from buys stuff to flip(and was completely honest about that) so the only thing he did was to to redo the bed floor in exterior plywood. The guy he got it off though was planning to restore it until money ran out and had already gone through the drivetrain and mechanicals and fixed any issues so it starts instantly, shifts well and stops amazingly. The only thing it needs is some new tires(worn bias-plys currently) and an alignment.

The body is pretty good with some rot in the usual places. The floors have been previously patched, but while they were made from sheet metal they look to have been welded in right. None of the other spots appear to be structural so I can get to them when I get to them.

Basically it is exactly what I wanted in a truck. A nice simple 6-cyl manual truck that I can enjoy and improve without having to fix the bad decisions & poor maintenance of past owners.

Right now the only pics are from the ad, as the pics from going to look at it didn't come out well and I'm not picking it up til Thursday.

1963c-10 · 08-21-2012, 01:48 PM

Welcome, and great looking truck. Looks like a real solid body and great truck to start with.

GMC66 · 08-21-2012, 01:54 PM

Nice truck! That's the best kind, original, minimal PO mods! Good luck with her.

speedfreak369 · 08-21-2012, 02:21 PM

Nice
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CRGRS 66 · 08-21-2012, 03:39 PM

great find, plain jane... love it!

LostMy65 · 08-21-2012, 03:57 PM

It has such a friendly pleasant look about it.
Welcome.
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Improbcat · 08-21-2012, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the complements and welcomes everyone.

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

It has such a friendly pleasant look about it.
Welcome.
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That is part of why I fell in love with it, it is the least pretentious truck I have ever encountered.

Does anyone know what the color likely is? And if so anyone know where I can get some in spray cans so I can touch up as I do the metal work? A full repaint won't be in the budget for a few years at least.

CRGRS 66 · 08-21-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Improbcat

Thanks for the complements and welcomes everyone.

That is part of why I fell in love with it, it is the least pretentious truck I have ever encountered.

Does anyone know what the color likely is? And if so anyone know where I can get some in spray cans so I can touch up as I do the metal work? A full repaint won't be in the budget for a few years at least.

search threads on paint codes, use the search drop down below the search box that shows google, aerotruck from Quebec has all of the answers on that

Turkey · 08-21-2012, 06:49 PM

sweet....now slam it!!

corvettejim1968 · 08-21-2012, 08:48 PM

my truck was bare bones too. I'm doing the upgrades as i can afford them. here is a color chart from 65 it might help.

MARTYZ · 08-21-2012, 09:21 PM

Welcome aboard, good looking truck, got to love a fleetside long box!!

oem4me · 08-21-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Turkey

sweet....now slam it!!

Contrary to popular belief, you are NOT required to lower your truck. No really, it's true! - Liking the plane jane thing.. a lot!

Jeff La · 08-21-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Contrary to popular belief, you are NOT required to lower your truck. No really, it's true! - Liking the plane jane thing.. a lot!

And I thought he was talking about slamming the doors

MikeS. · 08-22-2012, 12:27 AM

Nice truck, welcome.

markeb01 · 08-22-2012, 02:15 AM

Welcome to the forum. As everyone else has mentioned that’s a very nice looking truck. It’s getting far less common to find one that hasn’t been modified by a string of previous owners.

Also, your local paint store can mix up matching automotive paint and load it into regular rattle cans, but it can get expensive.

**Captainfab** · 08-22-2012, 10:18 PM

Welcome to the forum

Looks like you got yourself a nice truck to enjoy. Please post up some more pics once you get her home.

Improbcat · 08-24-2012, 12:10 AM

Just got home with the truck. Aside from some headlight weirdness(1) she preformed great. I do want to get rid of the bias-plys ASAP though.

(1) Guy was showing me the dimmer switch location and pushed the switch, and now it has only high beams and parking lights.

oem4me · 08-24-2012, 12:37 AM

So cool! The rocker layin' jobs are all the rage, but there's nothing with more OG soul than a truck that's still a truck. And the simple plain-janers are just that much cooler. Loving it .. LOVING IT!

plainred65 · 08-24-2012, 08:17 AM

Great looking truck, nice find!

CRGRS 66 · 08-24-2012, 10:19 AM

and let the fun begin, take some time to get to know her just the way she is, you will get a feel for what you want to do as you become intimate with the old girl

factorystock · 08-24-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

here is a color chart from 65 it might help.

The color chart for '65 won't help. THe '65 Fawn (525 code) is not the same color as the '64 Fawn (528 code).'65 Fawn color is darker than the lighter '64 Fawn color.Welcome to the site Improbcat, check your "For Economical Transportation" tag located on lower left inside kick panel for paint code. Should be 528. 1964 Fawn was a one year only color, not like the light blues, light greens and reds that were used for multiple years. Rattle cans are available in this color.http://www.automotivetouchup.com/cho...l=All%20Models

Improbcat · 08-28-2012, 10:17 PM

I took some pics of the truck, and the areas that need work.

The rocker & inner rocker are rotted out here, the other side seems intact but there is some bondo cracking so I need to dig further into it.

Fender bottoms rotted out.

Fender has rust at the front, and rear, and the inner fender has some serious rust near the front. I'm going to try fabricating patch panels before I consider replacing these. If nothing else it'll be good welding practice.

Door rust, and surface rust on previously patched floors.

Tailgate has rot, and the PO ground off the paint randomly then didn't do anything. I've since hit this with primer to at least keep it from surface rusting.

It is hard to see here, but the roof has some dents and the drip rail has been bashed back roughly to shape. In the very long term I'll need to get this straight, but for now I just need to make sure it is not leaking water into the roof.

Hood edge is, of course, rotted out.

08-21-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	New member with a new '64 fleetside Hello all, I joined this forum a bit back when I started truck shopping and now that I have one I thought I'd introduce it. It is a '64 c10 fleetside longbed that appears to be the most basic truck you could buy from Chevy. It has a 230 inline & 3-spd on the column. It doesn't seem to have a single option or extra, no passenger sun visor, no passenger key lock, no passenger mirror, no center mirror, nothing. And aside from a seat cover over the good original seat nothing has been changed or messed with over the years. I am in RI and found the truck in NH. The guy I bought it from buys stuff to flip(and was completely honest about that) so the only thing he did was to to redo the bed floor in exterior plywood. The guy he got it off though was planning to restore it until money ran out and had already gone through the drivetrain and mechanicals and fixed any issues so it starts instantly, shifts well and stops amazingly. The only thing it needs is some new tires(worn bias-plys currently) and an alignment. The body is pretty good with some rot in the usual places. The floors have been previously patched, but while they were made from sheet metal they look to have been welded in right. None of the other spots appear to be structural so I can get to them when I get to them. Basically it is exactly what I wanted in a truck. A nice simple 6-cyl manual truck that I can enjoy and improve without having to fix the bad decisions & poor maintenance of past owners. Right now the only pics are from the ad, as the pics from going to look at it didn't come out well and I'm not picking it up til Thursday. Attached Images

08-21-2012, 01:48 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Welcome, and great looking truck. Looks like a real solid body and great truck to start with. __________________ 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

08-21-2012, 01:54 PM	#3
GMC66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Science Hill, Kentucky Posts: 180	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Nice truck! That's the best kind, original, minimal PO mods! Good luck with her.

08-21-2012, 02:21 PM	#4
speedfreak369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA/AL Posts: 290	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c10 short stepside (dad's project) 1967 c10 fleetside 350/350 trans (my baby)

08-21-2012, 03:39 PM	#5
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside great find, plain jane... love it! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

08-21-2012, 03:57 PM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside It has such a friendly pleasant look about it. Welcome. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

08-21-2012, 06:49 PM	#9
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside sweet....now slam it!! __________________

08-21-2012, 08:48 PM	#10
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside my truck was bare bones too. I'm doing the upgrades as i can afford them. here is a color chart from 65 it might help. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

08-21-2012, 09:21 PM	#11
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Welcome aboard, good looking truck, got to love a fleetside long box!!

08-22-2012, 12:27 AM	#14
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Nice truck, welcome. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

08-22-2012, 02:15 AM	#15
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Welcome to the forum. As everyone else has mentioned that’s a very nice looking truck. It’s getting far less common to find one that hasn’t been modified by a string of previous owners. Also, your local paint store can mix up matching automotive paint and load it into regular rattle cans, but it can get expensive. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

08-22-2012, 10:18 PM	#16
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Welcome to the forum Looks like you got yourself a nice truck to enjoy. Please post up some more pics once you get her home. __________________ 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

08-24-2012, 12:10 AM	#17
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Just got home with the truck. Aside from some headlight weirdness(1) she preformed great. I do want to get rid of the bias-plys ASAP though. (1) Guy was showing me the dimmer switch location and pushed the switch, and now it has only high beams and parking lights.

08-24-2012, 12:37 AM	#18
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside So cool! The rocker layin' jobs are all the rage, but there's nothing with more OG soul than a truck that's still a truck. And the simple plain-janers are just that much cooler. Loving it .. LOVING IT!

08-24-2012, 08:17 AM	#19
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside Great looking truck, nice find!



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08-24-2012, 10:19 AM	#20
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside and let the fun begin, take some time to get to know her just the way she is, you will get a feel for what you want to do as you become intimate with the old girl __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

08-28-2012, 10:17 PM	#22
Improbcat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: E Providence RI Posts: 238	Re: New member with a new '64 fleetside I took some pics of the truck, and the areas that need work. The rocker & inner rocker are rotted out here, the other side seems intact but there is some bondo cracking so I need to dig further into it. Fender bottoms rotted out. Fender has rust at the front, and rear, and the inner fender has some serious rust near the front. I'm going to try fabricating patch panels before I consider replacing these. If nothing else it'll be good welding practice. Door rust, and surface rust on previously patched floors. Tailgate has rot, and the PO ground off the paint randomly then didn't do anything. I've since hit this with primer to at least keep it from surface rusting. It is hard to see here, but the roof has some dents and the drip rail has been bashed back roughly to shape. In the very long term I'll need to get this straight, but for now I just need to make sure it is not leaking water into the roof. Hood edge is, of course, rotted out.

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