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08-29-2023, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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1965 loaded Custom Cab
I've been out of the 64-66 trucks for a while but have been patiently looking for another one. Well, my patience paid off when I found this 65 short bed. It is a 2 owner truck with 86K miles and equipped with 283, Powerglide, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and tachometer. It was kept in a shed most of its life and only has one very small spot of rust on left lower fender. I acquired the truck from a guy who flipped it from the 2nd owner, but he got me in touch with the son-in-law of the gentleman who owned it since 1968. After talking at length with the son-in-law and closely inspecting the truck, this is what I've come up with:
The trim tag says the truck was white/fawn and I can still see some fawn color under the worn blue paint. PO (son-in-law) said that the truck was blue when they bought it in 1968 and they have 1968 title with the truck. I noticed there is some old body filler on the back of the cab and in cab corner. I can also see some black primer on the inside of the left bedside where tailgate closes. I'm figuring the truck was wrecked on the left rear within the first 2-3 years of its life, GM bedside installed and then repainted blue. The truck was sold new at Buchanan Chevrolet in Osceola, AR then bought by this family in Memphis in 1968. PO also told me his father-in-law was one of those guys who never sold his vehicles, he'd drive them for a while, park them and go buy something else. He told me that this truck was parked in a shed in the early 1980's and used as storage. The Memphis 1979 registration was most likely the last time registered.
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08-29-2023, 11:02 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
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72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior |
08-29-2023, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
That's a great find and cool that you were able to get a good bit of the story behind it!
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08-30-2023, 01:01 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
What A Beauty Looking For One Right Now But Prices Are Stupid High
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08-30-2023, 06:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
Nice
So They are still out there hiding in sheds.
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08-30-2023, 09:49 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
All I can say is wow! What a time capsule. In this case, I hope you are keeping it exactly like it is. Great find.
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08-30-2023, 06:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
Nice find! Congrats!!
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08-31-2023, 11:13 AM | #8 |
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Thanks, guys! It obviously needed tires and brakes. I also serviced the transmission that was pouring fluid out and tuned the engine up. I am going to drive it and enjoy it like it is for now, maybe restore it later.
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09-01-2023, 10:10 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
Nicely equipped and solid looking 1965 ! Congrats on the find .
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09-02-2023, 12:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
Nice find, a C 10 with options 10 years ahead of its time. Most truck buyers back in '65 didn't feel the need to make their pickup have all the comfort and options found in higher end cars, but luckily a few did. What are your plans? IMO, the interior looks fine as is, exterior deserves a complete quality restoration back to original.
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09-02-2023, 07:41 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
That looks well worth the wait.
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09-04-2023, 08:58 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
Congratulations on a great find . I can't help but be a little jealous.
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09-05-2023, 10:25 AM | #13 | |
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09-07-2023, 11:15 PM | #14 |
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Re: 1965 loaded Custom Cab
Awesome find! Rare to find them that original, in that condition.
What a time capsule.
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