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1Bad62Pro/Street · 12-05-2011, 01:01 AM

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**LostMy65** · 12-05-2011, 01:03 AM

I think I'll go home and watch it now.

1963c-10 · 12-05-2011, 10:06 AM

Try the local tax office...Its public record

**LostMy65** · 12-06-2011, 12:45 AM

I know...
I just need to get in contact with them and go see it in person, but...

I still think it is my 65 in the drive and not a ford.

Look at the shadow which shows the roof has a rear fin.

Pinsco63 · 12-06-2011, 04:46 AM

Is the location close to a member to just drive by for you? I live in Fairview (Gresham), but work seems to get me all over, I would be willing to just see if it is a Chev or a furd.

losthope · 12-06-2011, 05:31 AM

the street views don't have the same pictures(in your case its most likely because that looks like a private street) because the aerial view is taken with a satellite and the street view is done with a vehicle with a camera mounted to the roof,i seen one driving down my street one day and had a rotating camera mounted on top the roof and had Google logo on the door was weird seeing it

,also at my house the satellite picture has my old Bonneville car and the street view has my car that was sold a year or so before i had the Bonneville so the pictures are not always taken at the same time frame.

this light blue colored truck is a 60-66 long bed fleetside truck i know for a fact but in this picture it looks more a 60s ford to me...so you might be on to something:

Slow Build · 12-06-2011, 10:11 PM

Have you tried rotating North on the close view (just before street view) on google maps. You should be able to rotate around and see the truck from all four angles. Might give you a better idea.

The first shot almost looks like it could be a F*rd judging by the side rails of the bed. It looks like the two sides are reflecting differently. The F*rd, and maybe D*dge too, had the slanted bed rails and since the picture is from an angle the closer rail would appear to be thinner than the far rail. It's complete BS, but it's BS that could be true.

losthope · 12-06-2011, 10:21 PM

i rotated my picture and put it next too your picture i think they look similar....have you tried rotating the "north" icon like stated above to see a different angle?

**LostMy65** · 12-07-2011, 01:41 AM

What a great suggestion!
That did it.
I'm convinced it's a 64-66 Chevy Short Stepside!

**LostMy65** · 12-07-2011, 01:45 AM

I'm going to put a letter together tonight, like Mark suggested, and send it out tomorrow morning. I'm pretty excited.

They look like they've done a nice restore, so they probably won't be selling anytime soon.
I don't really care. I just want to see it, and see what they've done with it.

losthope · 12-07-2011, 02:34 AM

Ya im pretty convinced its a 60-66 truck also! Im pretty stoked also that you may have found your lost truck...please keep us informed how the letter goes.

**LostMy65** · 12-07-2011, 02:52 AM

Thanks for the support, losthope.
I'll keep you guys posted.

btw...
I was born and raised in Woodland.
Moved up to Oregon in 84/85 when I was about 20.

Mike Bradbury · 12-07-2011, 02:56 AM

So remind me, was your truck stolen? You said lost but I just want to know if that means theft or your x-wife sold it to spite you. The reason I ask is maybe the guy whos driveway it's in is the guy who took it and contacting him might show your hand. What are you hoping to accomplish by talking with the new owner?

**LostMy65** · 12-07-2011, 03:05 AM

<<Edit.. This thread named "What is This Truck" has been merged with the "Lost My 65" thread. >>

I sold it back in 87 when I was 22 to some girl who worked at Napa.

Originally, I hoped to find it to see if whoever owned it might sell it back to me.

Now it looks as if they have done a nice restore. So now I'd just like to see it.
I'm also thinking they might be interested in some of the history of the truck and copies of the pictures I have of it when I built it.

See the link in my signature for the full story and pics.

likaroc13 · 12-07-2011, 03:29 AM

can't wait to hear what you find out...if that's truly it, i'm sure they'd appreciate some history about it, including old pics....and just maybe you'll put in a good word & get it back someday...i know my dad sold a '64 that i grew up with & was promised to be mine, & i often wish i had it today...to my knowledge the same guy still has it and is still living in the area...when my finances allow, it would be awesome to be able to re-purchase it (if he'd sell)...there's just something about those trucks with sentimental value....good luck & keep us informed!

66-PMD-GMC · 12-14-2011, 08:52 PM

I lost my 67 RA GTO many years ago and when I found it the guy had done a A+ restoration on it and wanted $40,000 for it.

There is no way in heck I can afford it... worth it or not.. it is a forever memory now.
I hope that isn't the case for you dude.

YBNORML · 12-15-2011, 12:43 AM

Any news? It would be pretty cool if it was your truck. Cool story.

**LostMy65** · 12-15-2011, 01:04 AM

I have a letter all written up, I just need to print off a picture of the truck I have when I still owned it, to include with the letter.
Finding time has been tough this week.
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losthope · 01-20-2012, 07:31 AM

Any updates on the sending the letter yet?

**Corts60** · 01-20-2012, 01:30 PM

EDIT: After seeing the side view and the A pillar, I agree it's a chevy too.

**LostMy65** · 01-20-2012, 01:32 PM

I just need to get off my sorry butt and send the letter.

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McMurphy · 01-20-2012, 10:51 PM

I feel your pain.
My first classic was a '66 Tempest Custom, no post coupe.
100% original with only 73k on the odometer. Still had the original bumper jack, hub caps and 230ci Overhead Cam 6.

Parked it in a storage lot in Colorado Springs when I got my orders to go to Korea.
Someone rented the space next to my car, came in and pulled it out, then closed their account. I didnt even know it had happened until 1.5 months after the fact when the storage lot stopped billing me. We called to find out why and they said "Because you pulled your car out..."

I still call and update my police report every time I move, just in case it is ever recovered the Police can find me.

That was winter of 2001.

This was a photo shoot I did with it a year before it was stolen.
You know you have to get up before dawn and get to the lake in the dark and wait in order for the water to be this still??
LOL
I didnt know that until I was researching on how to make this pic.

63CHEVY62GMC · 01-21-2012, 09:16 AM

Good luck man. i hope it really is your old truck. like everyone else said, keep us updated

**LostMy65** · 01-27-2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

If it turns out to potentially be your old truck, you might try sending a letter to the house address explaining your history with the truck, along with an old photo, phone number and your return address. That way the residents can consider the information without feeling assaulted by some stranger appearing at the door.

Finally got it sent off yesterday.
We'll see what happens.

**LostMy65** · 01-27-2012, 04:29 AM

Update:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post5148694

12-05-2011, 01:03 AM	#77
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: Lost My 65 I think I'll go home and watch it now. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-05-2011, 10:06 AM	#78
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Lost My 65 Try the local tax office...Its public record __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-06-2011, 12:45 AM	#79
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? I know... I just need to get in contact with them and go see it in person, but... I still think it is my 65 in the drive and not a ford. Look at the shadow which shows the roof has a rear fin. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-06-2011, 04:46 AM	#80
Pinsco63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fairview, Or Posts: 10	Re: What is this Truck? Is the location close to a member to just drive by for you? I live in Fairview (Gresham), but work seems to get me all over, I would be willing to just see if it is a Chev or a furd. __________________ 1963 c/10 Changed to 3/4ton 292ci Borg t98 1965 Buick Skylark 300ci TH350 1976 AMF Shovelhead 4 Speed 1982 K20 4x4 454ci sm465 1991 GMC k20 Suburban 4x4 350ci 4l80e 1999 GMC Jimmy 4x4 262ci 4l60e (wife's rig)

12-06-2011, 05:31 AM	#81
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What is this Truck? the street views don't have the same pictures(in your case its most likely because that looks like a private street) because the aerial view is taken with a satellite and the street view is done with a vehicle with a camera mounted to the roof,i seen one driving down my street one day and had a rotating camera mounted on top the roof and had Google logo on the door was weird seeing it,also at my house the satellite picture has my old Bonneville car and the street view has my car that was sold a year or so before i had the Bonneville so the pictures are not always taken at the same time frame. this light blue colored truck is a 60-66 long bed fleetside truck i know for a fact but in this picture it looks more a 60s ford to me...so you might be on to something: __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142 Last edited by losthope; 12-06-2011 at 05:44 AM.

12-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#82
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What is this Truck? Have you tried rotating North on the close view (just before street view) on google maps. You should be able to rotate around and see the truck from all four angles. Might give you a better idea. The first shot almost looks like it could be a Frd judging by the side rails of the bed. It looks like the two sides are reflecting differently. The Frd, and maybe Ddge too, had the slanted bed rails and since the picture is from an angle the closer rail would appear to be thinner than the far rail. It's complete BS, but it's BS that could be true. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.*

12-06-2011, 10:21 PM	#83
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What is this Truck? i rotated my picture and put it next too your picture i think they look similar....have you tried rotating the "north" icon like stated above to see a different angle? __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

12-07-2011, 01:41 AM	#84
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? What a great suggestion! That did it. I'm convinced it's a 64-66 Chevy Short Stepside! __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-07-2011, 01:45 AM	#85
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? I'm going to put a letter together tonight, like Mark suggested, and send it out tomorrow morning. I'm pretty excited. They look like they've done a nice restore, so they probably won't be selling anytime soon. I don't really care. I just want to see it, and see what they've done with it. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-07-2011, 02:34 AM	#86
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What is this Truck? Ya im pretty convinced its a 60-66 truck also! Im pretty stoked also that you may have found your lost truck...please keep us informed how the letter goes. __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

12-07-2011, 02:52 AM	#87
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? Thanks for the support, losthope. I'll keep you guys posted. btw... I was born and raised in Woodland. Moved up to Oregon in 84/85 when I was about 20. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-07-2011, 02:56 AM	#88
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: What is this Truck? So remind me, was your truck stolen? You said lost but I just want to know if that means theft or your x-wife sold it to spite you. The reason I ask is maybe the guy whos driveway it's in is the guy who took it and contacting him might show your hand. What are you hoping to accomplish by talking with the new owner? __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

12-07-2011, 03:05 AM	#89
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? <<Edit.. This thread named "What is This Truck" has been merged with the "Lost My 65" thread. >> I sold it back in 87 when I was 22 to some girl who worked at Napa. Originally, I hoped to find it to see if whoever owned it might sell it back to me. Now it looks as if they have done a nice restore. So now I'd just like to see it. I'm also thinking they might be interested in some of the history of the truck and copies of the pictures I have of it when I built it. See the link in my signature for the full story and pics. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 Last edited by LostMy65; 02-05-2016 at 03:37 AM.

12-07-2011, 03:29 AM	#90
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: What is this Truck? can't wait to hear what you find out...if that's truly it, i'm sure they'd appreciate some history about it, including old pics....and just maybe you'll put in a good word & get it back someday...i know my dad sold a '64 that i grew up with & was promised to be mine, & i often wish i had it today...to my knowledge the same guy still has it and is still living in the area...when my finances allow, it would be awesome to be able to re-purchase it (if he'd sell)...there's just something about those trucks with sentimental value....good luck & keep us informed! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

12-14-2011, 08:52 PM	#91
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Lost My 65 I lost my 67 RA GTO many years ago and when I found it the guy had done a A+ restoration on it and wanted $40,000 for it. There is no way in heck I can afford it... worth it or not.. it is a forever memory now. I hope that isn't the case for you dude. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac



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12-15-2011, 12:43 AM	#92
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12-15-2011, 01:04 AM	#93
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? I have a letter all written up, I just need to print off a picture of the truck I have when I still owned it, to include with the letter. Finding time has been tough this week. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-20-2012, 07:31 AM	#94
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What is this Truck? Any updates on the sending the letter yet? __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

01-20-2012, 01:30 PM	#95
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01-20-2012, 01:32 PM	#96
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What is this Truck? I just need to get off my sorry butt and send the letter. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-20-2012, 10:51 PM	#97
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Lost My 65 I feel your pain. My first classic was a '66 Tempest Custom, no post coupe. 100% original with only 73k on the odometer. Still had the original bumper jack, hub caps and 230ci Overhead Cam 6. Parked it in a storage lot in Colorado Springs when I got my orders to go to Korea. Someone rented the space next to my car, came in and pulled it out, then closed their account. I didnt even know it had happened until 1.5 months after the fact when the storage lot stopped billing me. We called to find out why and they said "Because you pulled your car out..." I still call and update my police report every time I move, just in case it is ever recovered the Police can find me. That was winter of 2001. This was a photo shoot I did with it a year before it was stolen. You know you have to get up before dawn and get to the lake in the dark and wait in order for the water to be this still?? LOL I didnt know that until I was researching on how to make this pic. Attached Images __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-21-2012, 09:16 AM	#98
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: What is this Truck? Good luck man. i hope it really is your old truck. like everyone else said, keep us updated __________________ 1998 chevy silverado- weekend and long trip truck 1963 chevy c-20 (black betty)- daily driver 1962 GMC wrecker- ongoing project that will never be finished

01-27-2012, 04:29 AM	#100
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: Lost My 65 Update: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post5148694 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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