Many people complain that modern trucks aren’t really trucks in the traditional sense. They have leather seats, air conditioning, and park assist and are only used for actual work a few days a year. This 1960 Chevy four-by-four is the antidote to all that, and it’s currently for sale with no reserve.
Before you mention it, the seller is upfront about the fact that this truck is a hodgepodge of Chevy truck parts. The 1960 model’s distinctive hood has been replaced with one from a later truck. However, the VIN matches the truck’s cab, so it has a clear title as a 1960 Chevy. Other important details: According to the owner, it is a long-wheelbase, long-bed model with newer axles.
Being a Montana truck, the door bottoms are as dry as the day they were stamped. Other parts of the truck have not been quite so lucky; the seller is upfront about some “lower body rust where mud packs in and hold moisture.” There’s also a cracked windshield and some cracking body filler, so a trailer queen it ain’t.
The interior has also seen 64 years of hard work, although that is appropriate for a truck like this. The seat is ripped under the cover, but the interior looks complete and ready to use.
According to the ad, the engine is a later small block that has been rebuilt. It runs well but puffs a little smoke on startup when it’s been sitting for a while. Being an old truck that was probably not that nimble when new, it will come as no surprise that the steering box has some play. The seller says that this is not the truck to buy if you want to fly in and drive it across the country because it isn’t much fun on the highway. On the other hand, it is ready to use right now as a “dump runner or ranch/cabin rig.”
Although this would be a good solid truck to restore, it looks so at home under the Big Sky that it would be a shame to do that. Now for sale on eBay with no reserve, this would be a great truck to use as a truck, just like they did in the old days. Thanks to “BabyH” for the tip on this cool old Chevy.
I hope nobody messes it up by painting it.
Snow plow up front ❄️ . Firewood 🪵 🪓 and deer 🦌 in the back 🏕
Hey Stan, got the stingy tums up for ya’, but that’s all I get.
Some play in the steering wheel, they say? Boo-hoo, if that’s the least of your experience, be happy. I can’t think of a more dangerous vehicle to drive at anything above 45, than this. The radials help immensely, but it just wasn’t designed for travel. It was an implement, much like the tractor, SLOW GOING was the rule. Someone showing up in their new Silverado thinking, how different could it possibly be, will be pale as a sheet, when, and if they make it through the test drive. I hope it stops,( and shifts) looks like that combo master cylinder been leaking a while. We’ve come a long ways in pickups.
I wonder, would the name on this truck be an insult to Native-Americans that object to Cherokee? Hmmm,,,
No, wait, if excessive wheel play is the MOST of your experience, be happy. 1/4 turn free play was the norm.
Right on Howard. 👍
I had a 70 Econoline with rusty frame.Had to tie clutch and steering box with 10/2 wire every month.Had two turns of play.Scared the hell out of people.
Howard, now how did you end up with a ROKU TV by mistake? Last week I accidently bought 1% milk.
It was my turn for a TV, the Walmart “associate” didn’t know her rear from home plate, and it was the cheapest 40 incher they had. I didn’t even notice the Roku until I got home, my neighbor told me it won’t work at home. Another neighbors SIL came over, said no problem, just have to sign up with Roku for free,,,so far, and a great alternative to cable. To get all the programs of cable, and then some, you have to pay like $2.99 for every show series, so you don’t gain much.
I prefer old rigs that drive like old rigs ! I’m right at home in em, and NOBODY wants to borrow em !
A 1960 had a different hood if I remember correctly
Yep – I think it was ’60/’61 had the twin ovals on the hood.
I had a ’60 Apache 30 (the one in my avatar).It was the
coolest rig I’ve ever owned.It only had 5700 miles on it
when I sold it!
I always liked the “Eyebrow Hood” models. That means I’m not very happy when someone replaces that hood with a later version. Of course all a person has to do is replace the hood with what it’s supposed to have.
I sure like to open a hood and see the original V8 sitting in the bay, clad in its original livery. It makes me want to run right out and bring the truck home.
There was a ’61 K-10 in the home town back in the day. The owner drove it easy and it held up very nicely. I don’t know what happened to it but I’m sure that there was a lineup for it when the owner traded it off.
Sold with a high bid of $5,700.
Steve R