The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot '60-'66 Trucks Drove my '65 C-30 loaded today!

Finally made a run in it! Drug home a '64 C-10 on my car trailer. I figure the C-10 weighed about 4,000 or so, trailer should be 2,000 or so, and the C-30 full of tools, tires, and two people has to be 6,000 or better. So call it 12,000lbs gross.

Did really well, I thought. Pulled it like it wasn't there, rock solid. Did alright on hills in fourth, had plenty of zip in the lower gears to get it moving, and starting off in second gear from a dead stop wasn't a problem at all, even with the tired ol' 283. Brakes worked good, and they haven't even bedded in yet. (35 miles total as of now)

I'm loving it! Really crazy to think this truck was about to be scrapped before I bought it. I don't even have $1000 into the whole truck (including the $600 initial purchase) and I'm already hauling stuff with it.
(photobucket album here)
Took a couple pictures, I will have to get some video the next haul I make.

Very positive story.thanks for sharing.

Despite any needed body work, your C-30 is a bargain. I really like the diamond plate steps over the rear fenders. A good idea for a real workhorse.

Thanks, guys. It is a true workhorse, that's for sure.

Cool! Love to hear stories about people working their old trucks. I've always wanted a mid 1960's C-30. I would like to put a flatbed on one....

Glad you liked it, Jeff. Nice C-60, by the way, looks really solid. I'm also putting a 292 in this truck soon, love the inliners!

Great story and a great truck. I don't think I'd like to drive a perfect one. Chevrolet should be proud to see it still doing what it was built to do for almost 50 years! You should be proud for putting it in that condition! I like the rear fender guards and steel lined bed, too!

Best wishes,

Les

Thanks for the compliments, Les.

Nice truck! My '65 C20 has a 292 and I love it. It is fun to use these trucks. I had mine in a parade last Sunday and it behaved like a champ. Keep up the good work. Rob