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Grandpa54 · 10-07-2014, 08:14 PM

FOUND THIS ON EBAY http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...98a0e787&item=

Vincenthdfan · 10-07-2014, 11:03 PM

Yeah, I was scoping that one out myself...beautiful truck indeed.

It deserves to be in a museum.

oem4me · 10-08-2014, 12:09 AM

Yes, it's a beaut. Easy fixes for most of the inexplicable goofs like wrong era hubcaps, red emblem paint, and incorrect backup lights. Unfortunately, it's one irreversible repaint away from stellar survivor status. Still an awesome truck!

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 10-08-2014, 12:57 AM

Nice Color But a Bad RePaint Sweet Truck

Grandpa54 · 10-08-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

yes, it's a beaut. Easy fixes for most of the inexplicable goofs like wrong era hubcaps, red emblem paint, and incorrect backup lights. Unfortunately, it's one irreversible repaint away from stellar survivor status. Still an awesome truck!

it looks like a half repaint? Do you think it came with the front sway bar? And could it be a late 65 to have those back up lights? Id like to have it anyways.

3 On Da Tree · 10-08-2014, 09:02 AM

Looks like it was repainted back in the 70's.
I worked in a body shop back then and Green was one of those colors
that were impossible to match unless you repainted the whole vehicle.

Fade had to do with the metallic in the paint and the sun. No clear coat
back in those days to protect the paint.

MitchFloyd · 10-08-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Yes, it's a beaut. Easy fixes for most of the inexplicable goofs like wrong era hubcaps, red emblem paint, and incorrect backup lights. Unfortunately, it's one irreversible repaint away from stellar survivor status. Still an awesome truck!

So it's not a "Unrestored Original" as advertised!
Do these people not know what a "Original" vehicle actually is? Or just hopeing a uneducated buyer will jump on it?

TJ's Chevy · 10-08-2014, 10:56 AM

NOT an "Un-restored original!" Just another one of the guys "sweet talker" lines....simple things like...The exhaust...not original...Mirrors...not original...quick repaint...but other then the majorly high price...that thing is a sweet truck....one full of options for sure.

XLCOR_65 · 10-08-2014, 12:46 PM

Definitely found a few issues with it not really being "Un-Restored", but hey, it's gorgeous and I would be tickled pink to have that truck!

It's pretty darn close to original, and a really great survivor considering the age. If my 65 looked that good, I'd cry tears of joy.

Grabbed every pic off of it as well for my further documentation of "original" trucks for future reference!

Grandpa54 · 10-08-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tj's chevy

not an "un-restored original!" just another one of the guys "sweet talker" lines....simple things like...the exhaust...not original...mirrors...not original...quick repaint...but other then the majorly high price...that thing is a sweet truck....one full of options for sure.

the mirrors are original look at the options sheet jr west coast mirrors 20.45

sodly · 10-08-2014, 10:46 PM

Sheesh. The words "unrestored" and "original" are so over-used and so mis-used. Fer cryin' out loud "original" vehicles have original paint! And if it's been repainted it ain't "unrestored" anymore.

In my book "survivors" have factory paint, too.

10-07-2014, 08:14 PM	#1
Grandpa54 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 417	1965 original lwb not mine FOUND THIS ON EBAY http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...98a0e787&item=

10-07-2014, 11:03 PM	#2
Vincenthdfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 172	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine Yeah, I was scoping that one out myself...beautiful truck indeed. It deserves to be in a museum.

10-08-2014, 12:09 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine Yes, it's a beaut. Easy fixes for most of the inexplicable goofs like wrong era hubcaps, red emblem paint, and incorrect backup lights. Unfortunately, it's one irreversible repaint away from stellar survivor status. Still an awesome truck!

10-08-2014, 12:57 AM	#4
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine Nice Color But a Bad RePaint Sweet Truck __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

10-08-2014, 09:02 AM	#6
3 On Da Tree Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vadnais Heights MN Posts: 68	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine Looks like it was repainted back in the 70's. I worked in a body shop back then and Green was one of those colors that were impossible to match unless you repainted the whole vehicle. Fade had to do with the metallic in the paint and the sun. No clear coat back in those days to protect the paint.

10-08-2014, 10:56 AM	#8
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine NOT an "Un-restored original!" Just another one of the guys "sweet talker" lines....simple things like...The exhaust...not original...Mirrors...not original...quick repaint...but other then the majorly high price...that thing is a sweet truck....one full of options for sure. __________________ 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

10-08-2014, 12:46 PM	#9
XLCOR_65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SW MO Posts: 116	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine Definitely found a few issues with it not really being "Un-Restored", but hey, it's gorgeous and I would be tickled pink to have that truck! It's pretty darn close to original, and a really great survivor considering the age. If my 65 looked that good, I'd cry tears of joy. Grabbed every pic off of it as well for my further documentation of "original" trucks for future reference! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB SBW, 292, SM420 1963 Chevy II SS 1951 Chevy Business Coupe Gasser 1949 Willys Overland

10-08-2014, 10:46 PM	#11
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: 1965 original lwb not mine Sheesh. The words "unrestored" and "original" are so over-used and so mis-used. Fer cryin' out loud "original" vehicles have original paint! And if it's been repainted it ain't "unrestored" anymore. In my book "survivors" have factory paint, too. __________________ 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



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