1965 1/2 C10 Pickup

[LostMy65]

Now that is a totally cool picture.

[rvrfoot]

We are trying to help you. With the info you gave us as the motor info and the power steering.

[salty531]

Thanks. For those that don't believe it is a 1965 1/2 the shop manual i have is 1965 with a supplement for 1966.

[salty531]

I will not waste my time taking a picture of the glove box because you would not believe anyway and would say that i removed it. You are welcome to come and see the truck yourself and i can discuss it personally with you.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by salty531

Thanks. For those that don't believe it is a 1965 1/2 the shop manual i have is 1965 with a supplement for 1966.

I really want you to have a good experience in these forums, but it's posts like this that keep people replying the way they do to you.
Having a 1965 shop manual along with a 66 shop manual doesn't prove anything.
But that's okay, you can go with that. There is nothing wrong with believing what you do. We can all say; 'Great! that is so cool that you have a Factory1965-1/2 vin# 6Z126582 c144 - With a L79 66 Corvette Engine with a Roller Cam.'

[salty531]

You are close enough to come see it with your own eyes. I welcome you .

[salty531]

I currently drive a 1999 1/2. When i order parts i order 2000 parts. I was a parts man for a Chevy dealer in the 50's and know a little something about cars.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by salty531

You are close enough to come see it with your own eyes. I welcome you .

I would love to come see it. Only fair I drive mine up though.

[rvrfoot]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I would love to come see it. Only fair I drive mine up though.

Wait untill the motor comes back from the shop.

[LostMy65]

Too bad you threw away or destroyed the documentation or anything that could really prove it. We can believe your word, but that's the only thing you've given us.
Again, feel good about your Factory 1965-1/2 vin# 6Z126582 c144 - With a factory L79 66 Corvette Engine with a Roller Cam.'

[jayoldschool]

I just came to this forum to see if i could get some answers. Obviously that is not going to happen.

Actually, you did get answers. Lots of them. You just don't want to accept that you have a 1966 truck with a regular 327.

I currently drive a 1999 1/2. When i order parts i order 2000 parts.

lol, post the VIN for that 1999 1/2 so we can tell you what year it actually is.

[LostMy65]

I want to exercise self-control, but I just keep being drawn back in like a bug to a bug-zapper.

[Robert Haas]

Comment removed by staff - Uncalled for

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by salty531

It is a 65 1/2. Ordered late in 65. I was working for a Chevy dealership while going to school and special ordered this truck. Everything is from the factory.

Originally Posted by salty531

I just thought that it was a neat option at the time. I was just a young kid and interested in cars. ...

Originally Posted by salty531

... I was a parts man for a Chevy dealer in the 50's ...

Doesnt make sense. But hey L79 "factory" roller cam...

[60-66]

Originally Posted by salty531

I currently drive a 1999 1/2. When i order parts i order 2000 parts. I was a parts man for a Chevy dealer in the 50's and know a little something about cars.

Little more info on when your truck was built that may help. With the help of another member " yelmer " who has the records of when , what month and close to the day, these trucks were built for any 1966 . Your truck was built in December of 1965 , middle of the month . I have a 1966 with a slightly earlier VIN , an early December built truck from the same Fremont California truck plant yours was built. It has the Spid sheet , protecto plate etc and is titled and always was titled as a 1966. Hope this helps .

[salty531]

I have coffee at Arizmendi on 4th st across from San Rafael Joe's every morning between 8/15 and 9/00 Monday through Sat. I meet with two friends that are car guys. You are welcome. Just ask for Don.

[jchav62]

Misinformed... you are stubborn in your beliefs and so are most of us on this forum...

[jocko]

Originally Posted by salty531

Thanks. For those that don't believe it is a 1965 1/2 the shop manual i have is 1965 with a supplement for 1966.

Salty, as a Chevrolet parts counter guy, I'm sure you realize full well that Chevrolet occasionally produced service manuals at intervals with supplements in the in-between years - and that that fact has absolutely nothing to do with the year of manufacture of your truck(?). There is no connection between that comment and the existence of a 65 1/2 theory. The fact that you have the 66 supplement kind of implies that someone, at some point, thought this was a 66...

Originally Posted by salty531

I will not waste my time taking a picture of the glove box because you would not believe anyway and would say that i removed it. You are welcome to come and see the truck yourself and i can discuss it personally with you.

You are right - a picture of a blank glovebox door wouldn't prove anything other than it's a 65 (if there never was a SPID) or the sticker was removed (if a 66). So, is there now or was there ever a SPID present? I'm just not trackin...

[chevy_mike]

This is a WARNING to all, keep things civil. Whether there is truth or not, name calling and general abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

If you don't have something constructive to add or a friendly comment, just move on. Many of you are bordering on bashing and will get you a suspension.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

... Whether there is truth or not, ...

Especially or not.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by salty531

I have a 1965 1/2 C10 Pickup that i special ordered in 1965. I am currently just starting a restoration on it. It is totally original and when i pulled the engine(327 v8 H/O) to have it overhauled i discovered that it has a Roller Cam? I was not aware that engines of this vintage had roller cams.

If you don't ever find actual tangible proof, you'll have to just believe what you want.

[joe dirt]

I keep coming back to this thread in hopes of more nostalgic pictures of this truck

[rvrfoot]

I am waiting for motor pictures.

[salty531]

Originally Posted by jocko

Salty, as a Chevrolet parts counter guy, I'm sure you realize full well that Chevrolet occasionally produced service manuals at intervals with supplements in the in-between years - and that that fact has absolutely nothing to do with the year of manufacture of your truck(?). There is no connection between that comment and the existence of a 65 1/2 theory. The fact that you have the 66 supplement kind of implies that someone, at some point, thought this was a 66...



You are right - a picture of a blank glovebox door wouldn't prove anything other than it's a 65 (if there never was a SPID) or the sticker was removed (if a 66). So, is there now or was there ever a SPID present? I'm just not trackin...

It is registered in 1965!

[salty531]

VIN# 6z126582