You are right, these trucks have alot of rust issues, I have a 66 C-10, owned for 37 years, started restoration in 2013, finished in 2016, replaced rocker panels, both front fenders, cab corners, doors also repaired, also cab floor repair, all rust related issues, all my work was professionally done, like you say buyer's need to know what they are getting into when buying these trucks, I love my truck, it's like part of the family, great video, SUBSCRIBED.

@shortcutgarage

Жыл бұрын

37 years! That’s great! Glad she’s as good as new!!

I just started to work on my 66 I can't wait to have it finished up

@shortcutgarage

Жыл бұрын

These trucks make great projects!!

Check the bottom pockets - doors, cab rear corners, and air vents (by your left/right feet). Also check rain gutters and under floor mat. FIXABLE!

Thanks for video. Classicchevy sells many of the panels. Also classicparts sells the panels.

I did the inner fender patches i would recommend just buy new . I had all those issues on my 64 . All fixed now

@shortcutgarage

5 ай бұрын

Good to know! I won’t waste my time trying to repair the bad ones

Great video

@shortcutgarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David

Kyle @carterautorestyling Is working on a 1966, now.

Also good info for us 'keep her running' guys. 451,000 miles on her, and going for 500,000! Buy from the hot dry regions of the US

Hey Ron, Anthony at 4-5-6 Chevy trucks sells the inner fender patch panel. I just bought a set. I’ll let you know what they look like.

@shortcutgarage

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Thanks Scott!

Are you doing a t5 transmission swap on this one? That’s the video I’m waiting on. Thanks

@shortcutgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I am putting the T5 in the panel in the coming weeks, probably 2-3 weeks out

Were any c60s ever made in a "suburban" or panel truck format?

@shortcutgarage

Ай бұрын

Yes. In fact I brought one back from the dead on the channel! A 66 C10 Panel Truck.

Hi Ron , love your videos, found a truck in my area . Any way u have some time to give me some tips . How can can we connect ? Thanks haz

@shortcutgarage

9 ай бұрын

I’ll reach out after work tonight!

Rust issues that we are not used to here in Texas,…I might pass on that vehicle.

@shortcutgarage

6 ай бұрын

I’m coming to Texas!!

Can you tell me, do the exterior body lines stay the same from 60-66? I am looking for a fleetside shortbed to complete my project. My cab is a 1965.

@shortcutgarage

6 ай бұрын

Sure do, only real change is 60-63 have a different style door but overall it’s the same style 60-66

do you have clearance issues with the air filter hitting the brake booster? I want to add power brakes but I thought it would hit my air cleaner

@shortcutgarage

8 ай бұрын

Yep, I ended up using a small Edelbrock foam air filter, I wanted to fab one up out of an old 235 filter canister, would have looked sick and looked the part but ended up selling the truck to a subscriber

I’m buying new fenders what should I coat them with so they don’t rust?

@shortcutgarage

9 ай бұрын

I just prep and paint them like any other panel, they typically won’t see any worse weather or conditions than they have over the last 60+ years, in fact they’ll be babied comparatively speaking.

Brothers truck parts sell the inner fender

@shortcutgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frankie!

I bought a 63 frame. Will my 65 c10 fit on that frame

@shortcutgarage

Жыл бұрын

Yep, 63-66 is the good stuff

@rayfinnell101

Жыл бұрын

@@shortcutgarage do I have to change cab mounts or will it bolt up. I've had a hard time getting an answer

@shortcutgarage

Жыл бұрын

@@rayfinnell101 it’ll mount up. You’re good to go

@rayfinnell101

Жыл бұрын

@@shortcutgarage nice to know. I have a shop doing the work for me. I just find the parts. Got a great deal on full running gear & frame plus other body parts. I'm nervous. I'm 8k into this already. Thanks for your help

My youngest son has a 66C10, wasn't much sheet metal that WASNT replaced on the truck ! U can tell a BIG difference in the metal quality also from then to now !NOT good, we'll see !

@shortcutgarage

Жыл бұрын

Yeah these trucks rust up something fierce. But they are worth saving!

Too bad there wasn't fluid film back in the day