I would LOVE to have one of these......

[Stanley Steamer]

a 1966 Chevy short bed fleetside pickup......I was at a festival today where they also had a car show and saw one similar to this except in red......maybe one day I could buy one already restored like this??......if only I had the $$...... .......but I'm just a poor country boy.....

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[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Don't buy a pink one 

[Stanley Steamer]

Don't buy a pink one  

Nope.......liked the red one I saw today.....with the laminated wooden bed liner......and a stock engine would be fine....


It'd be nice Joe,  if you'd dig up a few of those re-cycled mason jars in your back yard.....the ones filled with $100's and buy me one of these trucks already restored...$15,000 ought to do it..... .....besides, you can't take all that $$ with ya and you sure can't hide it forever!!.....

[fudgie]

My 1st vehicle was a redone 1961 Chevy Apache 3/4. 262 Cu In straight 6, 4 speed. It was awesome. Topped out at 55 mph but could haul alot of stuff.

[fon1961]

stanley, you have good taste in trucks in my opinion

i am a little partial to the 1961 models for some reason though.

[Stanley Steamer]

stanley, you have good taste in trucks in my opinion

i am a little partial to the 1961 models for some reason though.

They have bigger "eye brows" on the top of the hood don't they?..... ???

[RoadKill]

stanley, you have good taste in trucks in my opinion

i am a little partial to the 1961 models for some reason though.

They have bigger "eye brows" on the top of the hood don't they?..... ???

And a wrap around windshield,the A pillars angle back making the doors different as well.

[BF]

I used to have a '66 step side.  The wife called it the "Dinosaur".  The only amenities it had was an AM radio and a heater.  It had seen better days and was rusted out in alot of places, but it had a sweet 283 with a 4 barrel Rochester in it that sounded awesome.  Three speed on the column. Had a duel exhast with true headers and two cherry bomb glass packs under it.  It wasn't all that fast, but it sure sounded like it was. 

[Mo Lee]

I've owned a 64 since 1977 so far I have redid the body and paint 3 times and I just bought another cab with most of the metal work done already, to install maybe next year. Drove it all over the US during my army career. Early on I installed a 292 six with a Holly 4 barrel and a Muncie 4 speed which made it fun to drive. Since I've upgraded to a 5 speed and installed power steering. Seldom drive it however the kids  have always claimed it, so the next going over will be for them. Did I say I LOVE THAT TRUCK!

[Tundra]

I had that same truck, same year, same color. Bought it in Seattle in 1981 for $800.00 Had a 454, posi rear, shift kit. Boy the fun I had back then...If that truck could talk  

[Stanley Steamer]

I had that same truck, same year, same color. Bought it in Seattle in 1981 for $800.00 Had a 454, posi rear, shift kit. Boy the fun I had back then...If that truck could talk

No inflatable air mattresses for the bed back then huh?......

[Kendall]

i have a 65 long bed step side..  Poor thing sitting in front of the house, think i drove it once or twice this year..

[Stanley Steamer]

I'm kinda partial to the short bed fleet sides......hope I can have a nice one one day......

[jrb]

I have a 1966 chevy fleetside long bed fully restored. It has a 327 auto burnt red with a white cab. There is one similar on ebay same color shortbed fleetside that is nice. You might want to check out.

[KW]

[KW]

I stink at posting pictures. . . .  Wanted to add a 'tag' that the bed took me, my bride and son #2 about 2 weeks to to. Six coats and sanding. Turned out pretty good I think 

[KW]

[Tx Bohemian]

Sharp truck.

'72 Custom cab?

[olddog1946]

I think those short box step sides were the best looking beds GM ever made...saw one on a 50's five window and it still looked good.

[KW]

Tx - Close; it's a 69 'Custom.' Still has all its original Detroit steel, except for the hood (2" cowl) and the rear bumper (chrome was good, but it was dented.) I still have them both. Also, it carry's its original 396 (402) and TH400.

We did a few minor modifications. . . (modern Ignition, hotter plugs/wires, changed out ALL of the old wiring, Alum intake, ceramic headers, 3" pipes, K&N, FDB, etc) Completely re-did the interior and bed. The biggest discussion we had was "should we put seat belt harnesses in it.” The holes were already pre-drilled at the factory, but it wasn't offered. Since the guy I purchased the truck from gave me a new set, we put them in. It looks good and the only ones who notice are the hardcore truck guys.

The 'bed' took us a couple weeks. . . The picture I posted doesn't do it justice. It REALLY shines and the pic doesn't show it. It needed ZERO body work - no plastic anywhere - but when I had the cab emptied, I coated the entire interior with POR 15 anyway. It has 82,000 original miles. I got it years 4 years ago. Rewiring it took almost a year of Saturdays, but it was worth it (and fun. . . in a twisted way.)

We really don’t care about restoring it to “factory.” I wanted something I would have saw ‘back in the day.’ Thus, the old school Ansen Slots. . .  and I didn’t bother hiding the modern radio. It’s black and looks good! In fact; the seat cover is red/black Houndstooth which wasn’t offered in 69, but who cares? I want to DRIVE it, not trailer it. 

You’re never done with them. . . .  but we’re about ready for another project. My bride has it in her head she wants a 68 Mustang, so we’ve been ‘kind-of’ looking. Now if I only we had the money!

[czuch]

Those trucks are plentiful and can be had for not a whole lot. Some really nice examples here in the desert. Working on them is easy and parts are O'Reillys away.
 I have two 72 suburbans. The cool three door models.

[FLAVALK]

My uncle has a "66 that he bought about 25 years ago. It's got a hot 283 with 3-speed. Bone freakin stock. Its very nice. This is not a very good pic of it though

[Stanley Steamer]

My uncle has a "66 that he bought about 25 years ago. It's got a hot 283 with 3-speed. Bone freakin stock. Its very nice. This is not a very good pic of it though

I would love to have one of those in a short bed!.......

[KW]

FLAVALK: Great looking truck! I like that he kept the tailgate chains. I did too. So many want to take them off and put a modern closer on them. Interestingly, the fleetside and stepside used different chains & hooks. I never understood why.

[FLAVALK]

FLAVALK: Great looking truck! I like that he kept the tailgate chains. I did too. So many want to take them off and put a modern closer on them. Interestingly, the fleetside and stepside used different chains & hooks. I never understood why.

Yup, it's all original except for the paint. It was repainted (original color) just before he bought it. Whoever painted it did a great job. It only has about 40,000 miles on it since he only drives it occasionally......on nice days. I told him if he ever decides to sell, I want first right of refusal  

[KW]

Here's the BEFORE picture of the bed. . . . Not trying to toot our own horn, but it DID turn out nice. I think it was my bride's touch! She's the 'carpenter' in the family! I can't rub two matchsticks together without one getting broken!