Vehicle Details
Ready to drive chevy C20 pickup with most of the work already done.
I acquired this truck a few years ago in a package deal and it’s time for it to move on to a new owner. It arrived with the 283 on a pallet with machine work receipts from the late 80s. Apparently a spun main bearing was the culprit. It was in the process of being rebuilt but that was stopped and put into storage. According to the receipts included with the truck, the original motor had quite a bit of machine work done to it around 1989/90. They punched it out .30 over and installed new pistons/rings, rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, camshaft, exhaust valves, lifters, timing chain/gear, oil pump, king bolt set, performed a valve job, bored/honed the cylinders and reassembled the block. Another receipt says the heads were rebuilt but it doesn't provide much info. Since exhaust valves were purchased, it might have been a partial rebuild.
The block has factory part numbers/date code as follows:
3849852 = 283 cubic inch V8. Since it's in a truck chassis, it's probably the 195 hp model. The other option was a 220hp block. Either way, not much difference.
F 21 6: F = June, #21 = 21st day of June, #6 = 1966 production year
F0630WA (block tab stamp): F= Flint, 06/30 = June 30th, WA = Manual transmission
Once we got the truck, the motor was broken down to inspect the internals, and everything was fine. The pics of the engine internals are the first time they've seen sunlight since 1990 and everything was spotless without a speck of rust. Every external gasket, paper, cork or rubber, on the block was replaced with stuff from Fel-Pro. The 3-speed transmission was also pulled and cleaned/resealed with FelPro 5190 kit.
The rear axles were pulled to reseal the axles tubes and all of the brake components were rebuilt or replaced, including the hardline over the rear axle.
The fuel system was also removed, cleaned and rebuilt with new parts. I try to use OEM or USA made parts and avoid Chinese made junk that is poorly made so, with a few exceptions, any part replaced has been domestic.
It has a brand-new brass Modine radiator, radiator hoses, heater core/hoses and water pump. New alternator, battery, battery cables, brake master cylinder, throw out bearings, motor mounts, turned brake drums, rebuilt slave cylinders, exhaust gaskets, u joints, spark plugs, plug wires, cap/rotor/points, fuel pump, brake shoes, oil filter update kit to modern spin on style filters, C10 style side mirrors, factory bumper bolts, light bulbs, headlamps, vacuum advance unit, rebuilt 2bbl carb, fan shroud, hood weatherstripping, shift boot/seals, wiper blades, new windshield & gasket.
As for tires we bolted up a set that was pulled off a mid 2000s Chevy 2500 HD truck. The rims are aluminum Alcoa 8 lug with tires and special lug nuts so the modern hubcaps can be attached to them.
The bed wood is original and in decent shape but starting to get weathered. It was covered for the past 60 years with a cab over camper that was removed to work on the truck.
It also comes with the original 3pc split wheels and some 60s era 1 piece steel wheels. There’s no tailgate but they can be found easily.
The sheet metal isn't perfect but not bad considering its age. The lower quarter panels have rot but what 60 year old car doesn't. The cab floors have some small holes but nothing is big enough to be concerned about. The bed has a dent/crease near the wheel well, most likely from a tire blowout. The drivers side door has a crease just past the side mirror and the cab corner has been dented. All of the dents and rot can be repaired or just left as-is. All of the sheet metal is available from a multitude of vendors that specialize in GM metal.
Body Tag/Vin/Frame Serial Numbers:
C2546F169071: C=2WD, 25 = 3/4 Ton, 4 = Pickup, 6 = 1966, F = Flint plant, 169,171 = assembly serial number
Frame # F169071, its a partial stamp so only the top halves of the numbers are visible but its there.
All numbers on the body, engine and frame are "matching" to a mid 1966 production pickup truck with factory parts.
The photo of the blue truck is what it would of looked like as ordered in the 60s as a factory Camper Special order.
It runs great and it fun to drive without being terrifyingly fast. I taught my neighbor kids how to do column shifting with it so it’s a good learning vehicle for young drivers.
