1966 Chevy Truck Restoration | The C10 that Started CarsandCameras, 9 Year Transformation!

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This 1966 Chevrolet C10 short bed is a project I've been working on for nine years, through high school, college, and beyond. In today's episode, you see the whole restoration from start to finish. This Chevy truck started as a body filler ridden clunker, and through hundreds of hours of work and thousands of dollars, it is looking like a brand new truck. I learned how to weld, do body work, replace parts, fabricate, and paint on this truck. Do I recommend someone to do a full, no expense spared DIY restoration on a classic vehicle? Probably not, unless you're willing to commit a ton of time and money to the project.
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[@CarsandCameras]

Long overdue video here. Enjoy!

[@redneckracers2360]

Will Do!

[@tobiaskoning115]

Its finally here!!

[@scottdavis9442]

About time...

[@jaysgarage4802]

Yes

[@asslowshop396]

It’ll be fine...

[@elc7795]

When that truck started, look at your dad’s face. That’s why us dads build dream garages!

[@paintham9430]

That’s one hell of a father. Props, Dad

[@qjaikens6488]

My dad has a 1983 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rally’s and he rebuilt the motor himself and he got shot on my birthday when I was 8 and it needs a carb and water pump and she’ll run

[@mrchickens8957]

props

[@dougsnova1]

The smile on your dads face when you fired it up made the whole project worthwhile. Good job John,Ike and company

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Well said!

[@Ratkill9000]

Can't remember when I found this channel, but it was around the time a bit before the Black Widow and turbo drift trike.

[@scottkeiser4348]

I found this channel when they started the rat rod radio flyer. I looked up “rat rods” and their video came up. Been watching them ever since

[@averagecarguy420]

I remember the black widow... when it got stuck full throttle is quite a memorable day

[@Ratkill9000]

RIP Jeb Bush

[@logancarpenter2910]

Lawnmower builds when I found this

[@nicholasjamesvavricek7171]

Looks and sounds great brother . Dont forget to finish welding up that driveshaft before u race Ike , lol .

[@redman715]

Finally the car side to cars and cameras you deserve it John it looks great

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

burnout?

[@xetahouse8694]

Lol Why even name the Channel "Cars"andcameras if we never see a damn car. This should be named "karts"andcameras

[@redneckswitwheels]

@@xetahouse8694 egg xactly what i been says for yrs...grown men still playing with go carts .... something funny bout dat

[@112fail]

@@redneckswitwheels i used to play with quads and pitbikes and im kinda grown up (not mentally tho😅) but geez, let people live how they want to and build what they want

[@colbybarbour9990]

@@xetahouse8694 look at there old videos, there were tons of cars

[@nashguy207]

John glad to see you were able to recover this footage I know you had serious computer issues with the footage. Awesome build. Proud of you!!!

[@CarsandCameras]

Thank you!

[@bryanthreet6761]

Wish I could like this multiple times awesome job

[@drewtooker4243]

Cut to jim Carey in Ace Ventura. “It’s alive!” Kickass dude I’m a ford guy but huge respect. Truck looks beautiful.

[@handiman5001]

Congrats John on getting the Truck up and running -- Your dad was smiling when you got it started LOVE THE BUILD

[@jonathononeal2570]

I love that it don't have 52 inch wheels with a ton of lights underneath it making it look like a cross between a Christmas tree and a UFO. It looks like a super clean super nice build. I'm a Ford guy but that thing is gorgeous and I have a ton of respect for that truck and you guys for spending so much time and not quitting and selling it halfway through like most people would do nowadays. Much respect fellas . We need more people in this world willing to put that much effort into anything nowadays. Everyone seems to be eat up with how fast and cheap they can make something and how much they can sell it for. And props to your dad for giving the okay and putting up with all of it. He should get some kind of award for that lol. I can't wait to see it finished.

[@wifidon6617]

The smile on Dad's face when she fired up......Priceless!

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Finally a car on the carsandcameras channel 😜

[@mrtjbiga1784]

only took 10 years :)

[@johnstutz4458]

Man ! The smile on your Dad's face !!! Priceless !!!

[@1one3_Racing]

Because it finally going to be out of his garage!

[@andreanash9673]

I love the gauges they look awesome! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@johnweeks5614]

Your dad looked so proud and happy when you fired your truck up and congratulations on getting to finally take your dream truck on a little spin

[@mariosaucedo9110]

Things sick been watching this channel forever. Dad looks so proud love to see that.

[@ACEFDD]

A couple years ago I wasn't sure if you were ever going to get this really going. I am SO glad you kept with your dream. Awesome!

[@cdholmes241]

Been watching you guys for a long time!!! Awesome truck build!!! Your Dads smile said it all!!!😁

[@kristinewilson5353]

I was having a bad day until I saw your dad's face light up when u fired the truck up. That's great! I bet he's proud

[@jimciancio9005]

Finally!!! Looks and turned out beautiful John, Johns Dad, Ike, and all Friends and helping hands along the way! I'm sure after 11 yrs it's an emotional moment for you John! Been there done that a few times. Now too old and half crippled from age and autoimmune disease which has taken its toll on all my joints. Now a days I stick with small engines lol and that's why I love watching your channel here. I wish you the very best of luck with the newly finished truck and years of happiness. Keep them ideas flowing for future builds and we'll be here to help and watch you guys. You and Ike make a perfect match for each other and make the show enjoyable yet entertaining for all! Keep the wrenches flying!

[@kaelfuhrman7382]

Omg i forgot that i watched you guys try to cut up the top of the cab. Cant believe ive been watching for so long

[@timwilkinson2797]

Your DAD Looks like a proud man looking at his sons achievement !!! Hes a good Father !!!!!!!

[@Greg-3749]

Congrats! A great day for you, your dad, Isaac, your friends, and the whole C&C community!!

[@harryrenner4016]

I have a 1973 Jeep J 4000 pickup that had a top swap done on it. before I purchased it I'm guessing it was rolled over some time previously. when I bought it had a severely blown up AMC 360 in it with two rod's though the block with TH 400 in it. and I got lucky a guy gave me a Buick electra with a Oldsmobile 403ci and a TH 400 in it. I pulled it and put it in the Jeep and then put a utility bed on it. I still have it right now it needs the brakes gone though because of leaky wheel cylinders. you are very fortunate to have a father that greenlighted your project. I wish I were so lucky. you should always let your father know how thankful you are. and how much you appreciate him.

[@rustyogden5186]

The rat rod wagon is what got me on this channel (i dont even have go carts lol) but im still hooked regardless. Love the truck. Been waiting to see her come together. You guys still inspire me to get in the garage and work on my projects. Awesome job!!

[@helmesnick79]

I have been watching since the beginning of c&c. Absolutely loved seeing that beautiful truck roll under its own power. Great job to all

[@jamescornett6477]

Great Dad. Great son as well. Beautiful truck well deserved.

[@jeffreylyon9643]

Cudos to Dad!!! Letting y'all use his garage and working on the truck. Bonus for all of us out here, we got to meet you, and Ike, plus so many more friends since then!! Thank you all for making this channel what it has become today!!!!! 😎😎

[@sixtyfiveford]

Sounds Great.

[@holdenbostocky1998]

She’s NASTY!

[@brianproffitt7263]

If a habit of cold reving starts like he did three seconds after it started, she’ll be knocking on heavens door soon lol 😂

[@harryrenner4016]

@Cameron Lucian Some kind of boyfriend you are if she dumps you that would funny no doubt.

[@zkipa]

That smile on your dads face when you fired it up made my day

[@steby123]

Your Dads a Champion for sure!

[@stevenmarchand8146]

Thats awesome dude. Seems like you have a fantastic father, and a great set of friends. Great job bonding with your dad. Be cool to see your dad, Issac, and yourself hit a car show when she is finished! Maybe get a trophy 🏆 or 2? 🤷‍♂️ beautiful truck bud

[@wayloncampbell2971]

this is the best sounding c10 ive ever heard

[@NathanWhitt23]

Congratulations guys! I’ve been watching for about five years, and I remember when the truck was a frame, with wheels and a motor, in the background of some of the videos! So happy to see it done! I hope you enjoy it, John!

[@StefanMArndt]

Dexter would be proud of that kill room!

[@aidenspringer801]

Crazy that the truck started everything

[@julianvera5981]

I love Chevy c10s and k10s they are my favorite I own a 80 c10 and a 85 k10 along with other vehicles but those are my favorites

[@csiguy6]

I have been looking forward to this video John. Thank you for sharing it with us, the truck looks gorgeous and sounds fantastic. Excellent work sir!

[@bgdavidcryptonite4158]

your dad did you great...you did great on that truck...been watching long time growth is what life is about...

[@jakearmstrong4375]

So proud of you John keep up the good work

[@CarsandCameras]

Thank you!

[@livinginavandownbytheriver2349]

Well done sir. It has been a tease to see it in the background of the videos slowly transforming into the beautiful machine you brought it to be. Great job!

[@thesmallengineman4106]

I love how it turned out after 9 years amazing

[@fundingo11]

John you should be really proud of yourself ! That is an awesome truck and I can’t wait to see it complete .

[@johninzerillo1510]

It's been an honor watching you build your dreams! Dad.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Star washers work great for ground wires. They'll dig through the paint to reach bare metal.

[@NiTecIndustries]

I've waited SO LONG to hear that thing roar out of that garage.

[@Jacksonsterling11]

Me too! Awesome to finally see!

[@fpvunbox5148]

Crazy to think I have been waching cars and cameras for nearly 9 yrs 😳 the only channel I havnt gotten board of ever love u guys keep up the awsome work

[@ericsouligne6102]

Love Dads face when it fires. As always great video and thanks for sharing

[@toshayonguard4253]

Your Ground issues can be cured like I did on my trailer......Use those Fan style washers that cut into the metal as they are tightened but if there is no extra room for the washers you can get Nuts with those cutting teeth on the bottom. 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@laurensdewijs152]

Damn john had a little glow-up himself😂😂

[@studdaman420]

Shout out to cool dad's that share their love of cool cars and of course the tool's and the shop to keep them cool! His smile when it fired up said it all! Your dad is a good dude John.

[@zacharykelly8178]

That’s a beautiful truck John and your dad seems like I wonderful dad giving up his dream garage so you could chase your dreams

[@14thstreetvibes92]

Been here since before 100k this made me get a little teary

[@nathanpanter4625]

Man I’ve been watching this sexy girl go through the changes in the background for years now and it’s heartwarming to finally see it painted and back out of the garage. C10s are just outstanding and shows any project can be finished no matter how long it may take.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Looks great. Be happy that you have ike. And a father like that. God bless you guys. Building a KZbin business is ALLOT of work. Trust me i know.

[@brandonh8557]

Congrats! Your pretty blessed to have supportive parents like you do John.

[@hamiltonhoover792]

Damn I remember when you did the roof swap. Doesn't feel like it was that long ago. Congratulations on getting your truck driving!

[@Fezzler61]

Having restored 2 motorcycles, isn't the first startup pure joy?!

[@USN_Ret-]

1966 was an awesome year 🎉🎊🎂🎁

[@peter2recycle]

Beautiful Truck mate , been waiting YEARS for this update . Good on ya DAD as well. Cheers from Australia.

[@keithpruett7971]

Yesss been waiting on this video🤟🏻

[@stevonnice4304]

As my oldest kid would say, "Cool beans!"

[@cayminlast]

The smile on your dad's face, when you fired up that bad boy..priceless! Good job you guys.

[@bubbie3533]

@21:02 Your dad's face says it all brother. Awesome build!

[@johnstutz4458]

Damn! That made me cry...

[@megoingfast]

20:50 made this video too hot! Watch the whole thing and hear this, dang... Wow, what a sound!

[@loyetemple2534]

Nice job ! I have a 65 c10 long bed I've been working on people don't realize how much time and money it takes to do something like this but in the end it's all worth it and you'll be amazed how many people will wave or give you a thumbs up when you're driving around have fun and enjoy the fruits of your labor !!!!

[@voodoo9777]

She’s a beauty, all that hard work paid off well . I know the blood , sweat, and tears that go into a project like that . Nice job .

[@bikesnmotors5972]

Finally the cars and cameras name used properly lol

[@mr.random4472]

i got a gray hair just waiting for a vid

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

I lost most of mine......

[@kbtruck65blair64]

I remember when you were cutting the top off the donor cab and your cab and welding it up. That truck is why I subscribed.

[@kieranpickavance2584]

I'm a relatively new viewer but I have to say this is the most down to earth and straight shooting channel on youtube, I used to have projects but no help with them so when I got stuck I gave up 🤣 quickly becoming a top 3 channel for me, god bless ya'll

[@mr.slaphappy3794]

19:09 My Summer Car be like:

[@hippydippy]

Looks & sounds great. Your Dad is the Best!

[@steve_savage6075]

For old,New stock it looks great. Awesome journey John

[@kylegray1640]

Bro you and isaac are awesome! I remember seeing this truck in one of your 1st videos i watched when you 1st started.

[@BigMike-dm4oy]

FANTABULUS, Thank you DAD!

[@mattroberts6996]

Wicked truck man sounds and looks awesome. Your old man is also awesome for letting you chase your dream.

[@theemptynest6955]

Been awhile looking at this truck in pieces, in different colors, but congrats to sticking to it. Great job. Enjoy it for a lifetime.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

its nice that you come from a family with wealth ,legacy and good parenting,there are many who never had this type of environment growing up so its nice to see that it does actually exist somewhere.consider yourself very,very lucky and enjoy your economic good fortune and fame.... i had similar dreams but my dads main dream was to get his first family out and his new family in. i was sent away to live with a couple i worked for during summers at 15 yrs old,really fun times. mother was gone when i turned 6 ,never to return and dad was more concerned about his new,ready made family. he recently passed away and his new family inherited my grandparents home and all of my fathers possessions. i received an old hand drill from approximately $800,000 of my fathers possessions and property.

[@davolbc]

That is a beautiful truck and it is yours, because you put your blood sweat and tears into it. You're extremely fortunate to have a friend like Isaac and many others that helped you out on this project and the resources to do it. I hope when it's complete that you can get a snapshot or video to pay homage to all the people that put their time in and helped you with it that would be awesome.

[@chadh3441]

What a phenomenal job man it turned out beautiful! I don't think I've ever got to see a restore of this year model that looked as awesome as this! Hats off to everyone who participated in the build! My dad still has his 66' fleetside. 1990 was my sophomore year and it when I turned 16 I found my first truck in a farmers field way out in the country where I went to high school. A 1965 Chevy Stepside short wheelbase. It had a very sun faded orange cab and a sun bleached, extremely faded and weathered white body, dirty ass mag wheels(General Lee style), entire bed floor rusted and rotted out, and a 283(I think, long time ago),lol with three on the tree. My dad paid the old man $1000.00. I had it for over a year and restored most of it . Wrecked it one night and caved the fender in behind the tire passenger side. Went to junkyard and got a fender off of a 1957 Apache but never got around to getting it painted. Put it for sale and had a preacher buy it 45 minutes after I put the sign on the dash. He said he would finish the restore. Wound up dating his daughter almost 10 years later and the truck still sat in the same spot it did after he got it from me. Nothing else done to it. Next time i get back where I'm from I'm staying and plan on paying this guy a visit to see about getting it back if it's still there.

[@chadh3441]

I meant to throw you an idea if you ever decided to do a custom twilight set up. I had planned on getting the Chevrolet bowtie emblems that were on the front of the hood on 1969/70 pickups. They were chrome with a blue plastic insert(similar to tail light lens), and about 8 in. long. I was going to cut out an old taillight lens cover to replace the blue insert, drill the necessary holes in the back face of the fenders about a quarter of the way above the bottom and hope it turned out at least half as cool as I imagined. I saw a local guy use taillights off a Chevette and he Frenched them in the fenders. Not bad but Mustang taillights from a 73 fastback would've looked better if turned sideways. Have a good one dude and congratulations!

[@joemarce100]

Been waiting for this video on your c10. Well done sir! Congrats to you all and one shouldn’t rush a build like this. All about the memories while you drive it. Great job to everyone!! Leave a thumbs up

[@oldshovelhead]

Super vid Jon. I know I had forgotten what started the channel so this was a great reminder of how C and C became. To mirror a comment below - was soooo cool to see dad's face light up when you started the C10 for the first time. I remember that same look on my dad's face 3+ decades ago when I was a young gear head. Kudos for seeing your project through. All those "isms" about time and patience and staying on track are so true. Hey - big shout out to Ike right? Isaac has a plethora of knowledge, a warehouse of information and experience. You two are a great team and I really hope to see the channel continue to grow - hopefully one day blossom into a business from which you both will reap the rewards of all your hard work. your big fan up here in lovely sunny CLE OH --- lol.

[@DJMittag]

This video may have given me the motivation to restore my '64 stepside. Been sitting in a barn for close to 12 years now

[@TheBiliken]

What an awesome story of family, friends, and beginning new adventures. Love to see stories like this.

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

Woo-hoo! There is nothing like the sound of a machine you have put so much time and effort into coming to life for the first time. Hats off especially to your dad. Also kudos to all your friends and Isaac. Just be careful when you take it out for the first time that you watch out for that big silly grin. It invariably comes just before something unexpected happens. Also the most important tool to carry with you is a decent size fire extinguisher. I have seen too many newly built vehicles die in their first hundred miles due to fire. Above all, stand back and take pride in the fact that you did it yourself. Congratulations! Terry from South Carolina

[@derickmitchell9852]

Great video! We as loyal subscribers should share with our vehicle loving friends. By the time this is a fun cruiser CarsandCameras needs another 84,000 subscribers so that this channel can get its next KZbin award.

[@robertrose1098]

John,, that colour is perfect!! 100 percent, The way it shows the lines . You truly have achieved some great things.. . This is just one, But again seeing the look on your father's face while preparing for the first test .. brought back some sorrow as I recently lost my father to a heart attack.. I have been watching as meny cars and cameras videos that I can.. including Isaac's channel.. and I can't get enough.. I luv you guys.. your channels are the best!!! That truck is highly desirable john and I'm not just saying that, it's stunning , just one more thing.. I'm just touched by seeing the smile on your father's face that I wanted to remind you that we don't know what we have got until it's gone .... Give him a hug and tell him that you do love him, I just wish I would have seid it every time I was with dad.. and your truck video touched my heart,,😪 thank you for all the work you put in to bring us this content.big love from new Zealand 💕

[@connoro1600]

Awesome to finally see this truck moving under its own power👍🏻👍🏻

[@howtojake8428]

Great work, I've watched this channel now for maybe 4...5 years? I've seen that thing in the background slowly taking shape. I never asked "when will the truck video be done?!?!" And I'm so happy to be surprised with this video today. Good work you two, hats off and cheers to the life we all picked and persued!

[@jamesmichael3998]

All I can say is SWEET and AWESOME DAD. CHEERS from Jacksonville Florida

[@Toneychaplin]

man your dad's smile was amazing loved watching this and i'll definitely be grabbing on of these trucks and starting my own project

[@evhexrc1765]

Man, what a great feeling that is!!! A buddy and I just recently (finally) got a 1968 c10 running after a rebuild of just about everything besides the rusted body. Straight 6 3spd on the tree!

[@troycrowder9942]

that smile on your dads face priceless

[@TheImtoomuch]

9 years, but at least you almost finished it! That's more than can be said for most people that say they are going to rebuild a vehicle. Congrats!

[@MrLendermanGaming]

Yeassss. Finally a video on the truck. I remember back when it was just a sad ole boi in the garage. And when it was just a frame. I been here a long damn time. Pheww. Its been a while. I feel like were friends now.

[@arthursmith5409]

Dude , I wish I had pictures of my 66, from years back! But, it was a short fleetside. 400 small block, Saginaw four speed. Power disk brakes, power steering, sway bars. It belonged to an old man that lived out in the country, where I grew up. My first drive, was after I'd just put the engine in and cab back on, only. I zip tied the battery in, no fenders no bed, she ripped, sweetly! Had a 86 Pontiac Grand Prix steering column, key switch, high beams all hooked up. You have a beautiful and Sweet build, can't wait to see it, I've been eyeing it every episode that it was in the background. Unless you're planning a concourse restoration, build it your way! Now, I've a ,59 Chevy Apache, Ford V-10, six speed! Waiting on your first drive. Do it's no backwards short to power, one way diodes, in the lines, so you don't hit the blankets and send power to the brake lights... Here here to your POPS!

[@brianproffitt7263]

I’ve been watching the channel an the truck set in the background for like four years now. Glad to see it 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@benitaaustin535]

I always enjoy watching the videos there a real learning experience and a good laugh every now and then so keep up the good work