I have an affinity for 1960s era vehicles, but literally no experience with them. I've got an opportunity to get a 1966 restored/modified Chevy C30. From pictures and sellers information, it appears nice and overall 8 out of 10 for mechanical, interior, exterior, and electrical with no major known issues. It is NOT original. I'm not a collector but looking for high build quality, reliability, function, fun, and something that is "classic" even if not original.
I'd like to get something of this era that is mechanically simple, and very attractive. This might be it. I won't disclose the price but it seems very fairly priced.
It has a rebuilt 1966 Corvette 350 engine the seller claims runs excellent. It's paired with a 4 speed manual on the floor. He suspects it's about 250hp and 280 torque. The engine has a single hump, but he says he has the double that is easy to install for a little more power (I am not a mechanic, can anyone explain this?)
It has had light body work, repainted and clear coat, rust portions in the floor board cut out and new plates professionally welded in, new carpet with soundproofing. Interior is mostly metal, no plastics, and sounds like significantly repaint. New seat cushions and materials. Bed is entirely diamond plated, painted, with tool box.
It looks really nice, and I'll know more when I see it soon. But before investing a lot of time, can anyone offer me good advice on this era of truck, this year/model truck, anything to look for?
I'd like to get something of this era that is mechanically simple, and very attractive. This might be it. I won't disclose the price but it seems very fairly priced.
It has a rebuilt 1966 Corvette 350 engine the seller claims runs excellent. It's paired with a 4 speed manual on the floor. He suspects it's about 250hp and 280 torque. The engine has a single hump, but he says he has the double that is easy to install for a little more power (I am not a mechanic, can anyone explain this?)
It has had light body work, repainted and clear coat, rust portions in the floor board cut out and new plates professionally welded in, new carpet with soundproofing. Interior is mostly metal, no plastics, and sounds like significantly repaint. New seat cushions and materials. Bed is entirely diamond plated, painted, with tool box.
It looks really nice, and I'll know more when I see it soon. But before investing a lot of time, can anyone offer me good advice on this era of truck, this year/model truck, anything to look for?