Michael brought this 1965 Chevrolet C10 pickup to our attention. It is located in Milford, Michigan. Now while the truck still has some of its original paint, I would say it is more patina than paint. The truck is advertised for sale here on eBay with 6 days remaining and the high bid up to $3,550.
The original engine has been upgraded to a Chevrolet 350 cubic inch V8 engine but the truck retains its 4 speed manual transmission with a low first gear. The engine has headers but not much else is mentioned other than it has a 4 barrel carburetor and runs well.
The bench seat has been nicely upgraded and the dash and the remaining interior is impressive based on the pictures. The seller has only had the truck for one year and the C10 has the large rear window option and is also features a long bed and wood slats.
The seller mentions some rust on the frame and body. Hopefully, this is just surface rust and nothing more. Besides a few dents in the door and hood, the body looks solid and the wheels are adorned with hub caps. I have always preferred short bed C10s but what do you think of this fairly original truck?
I like what I see. Some bodywork needed but nothing really serious. Most of the patches can be sourced. I’m not fussy about headers; I really don’t know whey people install them on a street vehicle; there’s no noticeable difference in the overall performance. About the only difference you will experience is a highly elevated engine bay temperature, carburetor icing in cold weather and headers burnt through after only one winter. I’d put good ol’ casties on it…
My old man hated trucks, it’s one reason I became a truck driver, and he never owned a pickup. He did however, need a pickup on occasion, and he had a stone mason friend he could borrow his, and it looked exactly like this. It had a 6, and I remember how out of place the old man looked in it. We’d bounce our heads on the roof too. Never gave a thought to seat belts.
Far as headers, IDK, I think they make the engine run a bit cooler, some added zip, and maybe a slight increase in economy, but you’re right, the pitfalls far outweigh the advantages on the street.
This a good ol’ truck, I’d throw that Edelbrock in the lake, ( upon geomechs advice) priced right, this is what I feel they SHOULD go for,,,not 5 figures for cryin’ out loud.
This truck looks solid and a great project!! Trucks in this condition in my opinion should be painted and restored!! It would make for a nice clean classic ride!!
No, I wouldn’t restore it. Since the engine runs, nice interior and brd, to me just a minimum body work and decent paint job and enjoy the truck.
In 1967 when I came home from the army my dad was business agent for the carpenters union in Redding, California. The pickup provided for him was just like this one, but with 292 inline 6 and three speed column trans. I rode around with him to different job sites, that truck was very capable of getting where he needed to go. I would buy a truck like this just for nostalgia purposes if I could afford it, but I no longer am able.
God bless America
Love it . Like to leave a bid /number my I phone keeps sticking .
I bought my dads 65 283-2 H.O w/3spd column shift and posi rear end 1/2 ton. It was a capable work truck that earned its place hauling firewood and all around 2nd vehicle for the family before my ownership. I remember the day my dad bought it home, with rust around the front corners, yellow w/65k on it. Clean cab and still very tight. Of course he worked it hard, and it was a reliable workhorse. When I got it it was a sharp shiny red, which was rustoleum red from the can, applied with sponge brushes, which came out very decent. it had gained a set of side mounted utility cabinets taken from a 46 ford with a utility box, that was mounted and welded into place with angle iron. I always marveled that the 283-2 was an H.O that was clearly identified with factory stickers. It was burning oil when I got it, but as A 16 year old living on country gravel roads it was plenty of fun. Its posi rear end made it off road capable, even in snow conditions. Good memories. Would love to own another, but costly nowadays. Would recommend one to anyone who gets the chance, these are workhorses if you need one!