1965 1/2 C10 Pickup

[salty531]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

He special ordered his roller cam.

I did not special order the Cam, it just cam that way believe it or not.

[salty531]

Originally Posted by 60-66

We can answer and are all waiting for the stamped numbers on the front of the block , picture would be best. You bought it new, then you should have the protecto plate, its in the packet with the owners manual that every 1965 and 1966 came with.

Over 50 years later ,are you kidding?

[salty531]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

You make a very good point here.
The older fella that I bought my 65 back from said when the 283 blew
(the 283 I originally had in it when I owned it), he said he had his shop build him a high performance 327.
After I bought it back, I started digging around my engine. With help from forum members here, we deduced it is a 283)
The shop told him it was a 327. how was the ol fella to know. Sad....

The story starts here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post5777912

The guy working on my engine is a second generation and has seen many a 327. I will take his word over you any day.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by salty531

The guy working on my engine is a second generation and has seen many a 327. I will take his word over you any day.

Sorry, I wasn't implying he said yours was a 283.

[61K10]

If it's what you say--screw all the nay Sayer experts. I am from that time (1949) and as far as keeping all the info, no way. Never kept the car/tk more than a year or 2. Restore it and have fun now. Good luck.
just some old info
151 cam was a hyd 327 350 hp
346 was the 327 365/375 and 302 z28 cam solid
097 was 283-270hp up and 327 340hp solid

[salty531]

Originally Posted by jchav62

Does that "1965 1/2" still have the original CD player in it?? haha.. jk.

Another thing that's odd to me is the "1/2"... I thought that was only a Ford thing to have half year models.

According to the GM facts, roller cam engines didn't come out until 1996 when the vortecs came out.

Good luck with the restore... it's a dam nice truck whatever you want to call it.

You will love the fact that i currently drive a 1999 Silverado purchased in 1999 and registered in 1999 and is a 2000.
Also had a 1970 El Camino with a 396 (402) Cowl Induction, Muncie 4 speed and Posi. See Pics-Taken in 2000 when i sold it. All original except the wheels. Original paint. Can't wait to see how i get beat up on this.

[LostMy65]

Hopefully you find an answer.
Either way, it's cool you bought it new and have had it for over 50 years.

[61K10]

Nice elco also.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by salty531

Over 50 years later ,are you kidding?

No , not kidding at all . I have papers on many of my 40 trucks. Was a simple request to see pictures of the engine and stamp along with any other document. You certainly are capable of posting pictures not relavent to your claim . Honestly, people here are interested in helping but that's a two way street.

[rvrfoot]

Originally Posted by 60-66

No , not kidding at all . I have papers on many of my 40 trucks. Was a simple request to see pictures of the engine and stamp along with any other document. You certainly are capable of posting pictures not relavent to your claim . Honestly, people here are interested in helping but that's a two way street.

Thats why on post number 11 i said post pictures. I dont see any yet so i cant help you like you are asking for help.

[joesscamaro]

Compared to most of you here...I'm a fairly new guy. What I loved about this site from the start was the level of respect that most everyone always showed one another. It's not like the usual car sites. Some of you don't believe what the original post'r has stated...which is fine. You don't have to believe him. You could simply state your opinion, in a respectable manor, like Brad54 did, and move on. The beating of the dead horse theme is kind of annoying to me. I know some are just very addimant in what you believe/know is right/wrong. Can we keep the level of respect where it should be? Sorry, I just think some of the comments being made are immature and uncalled for. My 2 cents...

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Compared to most of you here...I'm a fairly new guy. What I loved about this site from the start was the level of respect that most everyone always showed one another. It's not like the usual car sites. Some of you don't believe what the original post'r has stated...which is fine. You don't have to believe him. You could simply state your opinion, in a respectable manor, like Brad54 did, and move on. The beating of the dead horse theme is kind of annoying to me. I know some are just very addimant in what you believe/know is right/wrong. Can we keep the level of respect where it should be? Sorry, I just think some of the comments being made are immature and uncalled for. My 2 cents...

X2!

[rvrfoot]

He ask for help but will not show pictures thats why it just keeps going.

[TJ's Chevy]

The man also asked for no Smart Ass replies. Well....that didn't happen.

[salty531]

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Thats why on post number 11 i said post pictures. I dont see any yet so i cant help you like you are asking for help.

When i get the engine back from the Machine shop in a couple of weeks i will send pictures. It is currently out of State.

[salty531]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

X2!

Thank you. Too bad more people aren't like you.

[salty531]

Originally Posted by 60-66

No , not kidding at all . I have papers on many of my 40 trucks. Was a simple request to see pictures of the engine and stamp along with any other document. You certainly are capable of posting pictures not relavent to your claim . Honestly, people here are interested in helping but that's a two way street.

Can't take pictures when it is out of this State. Will send pictures when i get it back. Please have patience. I never thought this would be such crazy experience. I am trying my best with this.

[rvrfoot]

Originally Posted by salty531

Can't take pictures when it is out of this State. Will send pictures when i get it back. Please have patience. I never thought this would be such crazy experience. I am trying my best with this.

Ok no problem if you would have said this about 117 post ago. I dont think it would have gone this far.

[The Rocknrod]

Take a picture of the sticker that inside your glove box door.

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

He ask for help but will not show pictures thats why it just keeps going.

You can't show pictures of what you dont have.

[salty531]

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Ok no problem if you would have said this about 117 post ago. I dont think it would have gone this far.

Sorry about that. This is my first time doing this. I apologize.

[andyh1956]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I quit - you own something that did not exist yet. Wow, the factory time machine must have broken after building your truck. Makes sense to me.

Roller cams existed in DIESEL ENGINES. You EVER modify something???

[60-66]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

The man also asked for no Smart Ass replies. Well....that didn't happen.

And he edited his post yesterday to say that TJ , it certainly was not in the original post. When you make claims like these and ask for opinions you will get replies like whats been posted. Im not liking the way this is going either but Im not the author of the thread leading it this way.

One more comment on the L79 , you'll never find one backed by an automatic transmission. The combination of the cam etc just will not work with an automatic. I think a very reasonable answer is here when we find out more about the engine , possibly dealer installed which would make this not factory. Salty , do you remember the name of the Dealer you bought it from ?

[LT1 Burb]

Sorry, I don't buy it. L79 was a high performance option designated for special cars and was a heavy premium over any other 327. Also you would have known 50 years ago that you had something special because it would have roasted the tires at will. But thats my opinion, also 66 would have had a glovebox SPID.

[Robert Haas]

I will call this.

Salty is a pathological liar

I will back that up by stating I will be happy to drive to San Rafael and tell him that to his face and be more then happy to take any and all pictures of this truck and it's original engine block when it comes back from out of state.


There is a difference to being misinformed, this is not the case. Salty is just telling tall tales and for some reason can not believe he is being challenged. This forum is filled with the most knowledgeable base on these trucks on this planet. We have people that know more about these trucks then the factory.

[shp4man]

Over the years, I've learned that there is a significant amount of misinformation in the old car/truck hobby that sometimes can be taken as gospel by less experienced guys.
All's I'm sayin'.