1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HawaiianC20 · 06-27-2022, 04:03 AM

Hello everyone I have a 1964 Chevrolet C30 9ft stepside that was used on the China Lakes Naval Base during the 60s and 70s. As far as I am aware it was apart of the Walleye bombing program and acted as the tow vehicle for the planes. Also, it would tow the various equipment across the base as well. It had a P-knuckle hitch attached to the bumper for towing and it currently has 5.13 rear gears in it for towing. Trying to learn more about the truck and China Lakes Naval base. Any help I’d appreciate. Thank you.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-27-2022, 07:45 AM

Those trucks are always a nice find.

oldtrux · 06-27-2022, 10:10 AM

Very nice find!!! The history is half the fun with these old things!congrats!

**Clyde65** · 06-27-2022, 09:03 PM

I love the big girls!

oem4me · 06-27-2022, 09:13 PM

What's up with the wheels? It appears as though you've been swapping them around? 17.5" or 19.5"? The 19.5's weren't a common choice for the average buyer. When you do see them, they are often found on government or forestry vehicles. Do not scrap them, as they are hard to find.

HawaiianC20 · 06-28-2022, 01:12 AM

They are 19.5’s I still have them. They are on another truck of mine a 1963 Chevy C20.

06-27-2022, 04:03 AM	#1
HawaiianC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Klamath Falls Posts: 7	1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck Hello everyone I have a 1964 Chevrolet C30 9ft stepside that was used on the China Lakes Naval Base during the 60s and 70s. As far as I am aware it was apart of the Walleye bombing program and acted as the tow vehicle for the planes. Also, it would tow the various equipment across the base as well. It had a P-knuckle hitch attached to the bumper for towing and it currently has 5.13 rear gears in it for towing. Trying to learn more about the truck and China Lakes Naval base. Any help I’d appreciate. Thank you. Attached Images

06-27-2022, 07:45 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck Those trucks are always a nice find. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-27-2022, 10:10 AM	#3
oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 550	Re: 1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck Very nice find!!! The history is half the fun with these old things!congrats!

06-27-2022, 09:03 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck I love the big girls! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-27-2022, 09:13 PM	#5
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck What's up with the wheels? It appears as though you've been swapping them around? 17.5" or 19.5"? The 19.5's weren't a common choice for the average buyer. When you do see them, they are often found on government or forestry vehicles. Do not scrap them, as they are hard to find.

06-28-2022, 01:12 AM	#6
HawaiianC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Klamath Falls Posts: 7	Re: 1964 Chevy C30 U.S. Navy Truck They are 19.5’s I still have them. They are on another truck of mine a 1963 Chevy C20. Attached Images

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