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Truck of the Day: April 28, 2013; Johnny Lightning '65 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
Topic Started: Apr 28 2013, 05:46 PM (643 Views)
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The truck for today is the Johnny Lightning 1965 Chevrolet C10 Stepside

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The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Also new for 1960 was a new designation system for trucks made by GM. Gone was the 3100, 3200, and 3600 designations for short 1/2, long 1/2 and 3/4-ton models. Instead, a new scheme would assign a 10, 20, or 30 for 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton models. Since 1957, trucks were available from the factory as 4-wheel drive, and the new class scheme would make this known. A C (Conventional) in front of the series number would indicate 2-wheel rear drive while a K would denote 4-wheel drive. Actual badging on trucks still carried the series name system from the previous generation.


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This particular variation of this casting is one of my favorites and being one of my favorites it was a hard one for me to get...LOL

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The 10, 20, 30, and 40 series (C or K) were badged as "Apache", etc. 50, and 60 series trucks were badged as "Viking", and the largest 70, 80, and 90 series models were marked "Spartan" etc. in 1960, C/K trucks were available in smooth "Fleetside" or fendered "Stepside" versions. GMC called these "Wideside" and "Fenderside." Half-ton models were the C10 and K10 short-bed trucks, and C15 and K15 long-bed trucks. The 3/4-ton C20 and K20, as well as the one-ton C30, were also available. GMC did not use the "C" nomenclature, though their 4x4 versions had the "K" designation. GMC Model numbers for 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 1.5 ton were 1000, 1500, 2500, and 3000. The 1960,1961, & 1962 model used torsion bar front suspension, with trailing arm suspension rear. Trim lines were base and "Custom." Engines included the base GMC 305 in³ V6 for the GMC version, 135 hp (101 kW) 236 in³ (3.9 L) and 150 hp (112 kW) 261 in³ (4.3 L) straight-6s, and a 283 in³ (4.6 L) V8 with 185 hp (119 kW).


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A coil-spring front suspension came in 1963; along with a new base engine, a 140 hp (104 kW) 230 in³ (3.8 L) I6, and an optional 165 hp (123 kW) 292 in³ (4.8 L) I6. The cab was changed for 1964, with elimination of the "wraparound" windshield and a new front grille design, along with various interior changes. Air conditioning and a 220 hp (164 kW) 327 in³ (5.3 L) V8 came in 1965. A new base engine finished the model in 1966 with a 155 hp (116 kW) 250 in³ (4.1 L) I6.


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JeepXJLover
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I think that was a hard one for everyone to get. Looks like it was worth the wait. Those always get snapped on quick in the sales here on the Garage and I'd hate to price one on Evilbay.
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Emptywallet
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Awesome Truck Paul,this one version is darn near impossible to find!!!
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

Don't even recall seeing these back in the day on the pegs.

Thanks for posting Paul. :wave:
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juantoo3
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Sweet! i don't remember this version.
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Firehawk73
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juantoo3
Apr 28 2013, 07:58 PM
Sweet! i don't remember this version.
You need to do some inventory Wes. You already have one.....LOL
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rcarwd1
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Sweet truck. I just love the 50s-80s chevy trucks.
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Dean-o-mite
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Thanks for listing this, Firehawk! This variation came from one of the Working Class Trucks 10-packs, or one of the Chevy themed 10-packs, didn't it? (Maybe I'm thinking of another one...??)
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Dean-O-mite
Apr 30 2013, 02:32 PM
Thanks for listing this, Firehawk! This variation came from one of the Working Class Trucks 10-packs, or one of the Chevy themed 10-packs, didn't it? (Maybe I'm thinking of another one...??)
It came from Working Class Trucks and SUVs release 5.
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Firehawk73
Apr 28 2013, 08:00 PM
juantoo3
Apr 28 2013, 07:58 PM
Sweet! i don't remember this version.
You need to do some inventory Wes. You already have one.....LOL
LOL...that could very well be! Inventory at the moment is...impossible! At least the jammers are stacked in the shed... :blush:
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I don't have to check my inventory on this one. My enthusiasm on seeing this one posted tells me my memory is correct....I don't have one or have seen one. :(
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
I think I got it at Kiddie Kar, I can't remember. I never liked the black trim around the windows.
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