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60-66 FAQ Index
The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Factory Correct Restoration Thread
Post your 60-66 craigslist finds
The 60-66 "PAYING IT FORWARD" thread!
Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks
Air Conditioning
AC in our trucks with a SBC - which side for the compressor? : July 2011
Air Conditioned Sticker/Decal location : October 2013
Dealer Installed A/C for ’64-‘66
Beds
Rear wheel arch covers[fender skirts] -show me pics and details please. - May 2014
How to assemble bed? : September 2014
fleetside side step / September 2012
Aluminum step in fleet side beds : November 2013
photos, information about the optional 'step' that mounts in the side of the fleetside bed. This was an original option when these trucks were new. How many floor to frame bolts, long fleet? : June 2014
Reverse Lights! : May 2014
1963 c10 short step / scans of diagrams from manual showing how the reverse lights mount in the rear step side fenders
Back Up Lights / February 2013 / discussion thread, stock, options, custom things, etc..
stepside brace part number? : January 2014
Spare tire reinforcement for step side. : April 2014
Steel Bed Floor : November 2009 / swapping in a steel bed floor / various kinds, photos, etc.. /50+ posts (11/2013)
Trying To Find Short Bed Stepside steps in Fiberglass??
any good step side tail light Ideas ? : April 2008
External Link: Supporting Forum Vendor, Website : MAR-K , forum user name : MAR-KTech
sells this: Bed Assembly Instructions / Complete Bed Instructions .Instructions for complete bed assembly including bed panels, cross sills, and wood, strips and hardware. Includes measurements and many pictures for your specific truck bed.
(sold separately or included free with restoration parts order) Shortening a Long Fleetside Bed to a Short Fleetside Bed:
long bed fleet to short bed fleet : December 2011
Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. March 2009 (begin)
Project Pro Touring "Ole Blue" : May 2011(starts at post #74)
Here's one for the 67-72 generation, but it demonstrates a great way to do the frame:
How to shorten a LWB frame : October 2004
Related to this topic is the difference in length of wheel openings
Wheel Openings Are Different! : January 2008
Tailgates...Alternatives to the Chains:
Tailgate chains? : July 2012
Tailgate latches May 2010
Installing tailgate cables when factory chains are shaved : May 2010
new inside tailgate latches : June 2009
Rattling Tail Gate Fix, PCV Valve Grommets! : October 2013
No tailgate chains- then what? : March 2008
What fleet side tailgate latches are out there? : November 2007
66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures : June 2007
Custom Tailgates
Tailgate pictures : August 2010
Bed Wood:
Post your Bed Wood/Metal - Customized/Modified or Stock
Black wood beds!!!! Pics Please : September 2011
1965 wood bed floor - DIY : September 2014
Wood Bed Patterns
Making My Own Bed Wood-Equal Width Boards?
64 C10 bed issues : May 2014
replies include various photos of the bed wood, strips, etc., on a fleetside bed. 64 C10 bed issues : May 2014questions and answers about bed fitment, with photos Synthetic Wood Bed Install / short stepside : October 2013
Milling bed wood
Bed wood stain color
Wood Bed Finishing 101
Bedwood/bed floor ideas and pictures
Wooden bed replacement ideas??
What size wood for bed on a 61
External Links to information related to bed wood:
This tech article is from vendor GMC Pauls : GMC Pauls - Bed Wood Info Page
This tech article is from forum vendor Classic Heartbeat(on the forum as Classic Heartbeat) : Classic Heartbeart - bed wood info
These links below are to tech articles from forum vendor, Mar-K(on the forum as MAR-Ktech, which makes bed parts for old trucks, in Oklahoma, USA :
Installation Information - different things - angles strips - spacing wood - their products, etc..
Tech articles from Mar-K about various finishes for bed wood :
Suggestions for Finishing Bed Wood
Testing of Wood Finishes for Durability - June 2004
Testing of Wood Finishes for Durability - July 2005
2007 Final Summary of the bed wood finishes testing
June 2010 Update on Wood Finish Test
Body Threads
60-66 hood and grille combos : June 2012 / 50+ posts (01/2013) by jonzcustomshop
lots of details, photos, etc., of the different combinations of hoods and grilles. Good stuff to know if you want to mix and match things. hood rubber and latch questions : December 2013
Adding body side molding from Mar-K : September 2013
using clips or 3M adhesive tape.... Stick on 3M Adhesive Trim for 60-66? : February 2014
Anti Squeek Stuff, What should I use? : January 2014
Sheet mettle bolts therad size : June 2014
size of the sheet metal bolts tht hold the outer fenders, on the top sheetmetal interchangeability between ton ratings/year models : December 2013
Need 1964-66 headlight assembly pic : February 2014
panel vs carryall roof structure : December 2013
Bumpers
Bumper Guards: is there a L and R?
Delmo's offset rear bumper : March 2014
tricks for removing bumper bolts? : April 2014
60-66 Stepside rear step bumper modification : February 2014
old trucks are fun! Need pics of rear [Fleetside]bumper brackets on 65 : April 2013
Grill(e) GuardsThey attach to the bumper or sit in front of it, so here they are. Smash Hit Grille Guard in junk yard : February 2012
Double hoop grill guards : September 2009
Looking for pictures of trucks using O.E. Brush / Grill Guard : January 2014
Cabs
Cab removal and storage / moving around : April 2012
Kick Panel Vent Rebuild / December 2012 - with some neat pictures and links. These are the vents by your feet on each side of the cab. Chevy calls them: Cowl Outlets in the shop manuals.
Custom Cab Sail Panel bracket info. for you : December 2011photos, diagrams, measurements related to the side sail panel installation Lessons I have learned on swapping cabs onto my 63.
60-62 cab mount cushions : May 2014
Going to lengths for legroom. : December 2013
a discussion on different ways to get more leg room in our trucks cab mounts : May 2012
cab mounts and how they go together clear dome light lens! : March 2010 / with June 2011 update
I need a Tranny hump : January 2014
ideas for making a transmission hump, looking for sources for used ones, etc.. High hump versus low hump comparison : October 2013
Question about sealing seams on cab : August 2014
In cab gas tank filler hose : December 2013
How to install a 60-62 windshield in 30 minutes : March 2013 / with photos and step by step instructions
Reproduction '64-'66 windshield quality? (I need one...) : September 2014
available windshield glass A pillar drip rail removal for '64-'66 C10 - DIY : September 2013
Rare 60-61 GM Stainless Paint Divider Trim History Wanted : January 2014
question about a piece of trim, turns out to be a '60-'61 GMC trim piece Rusted roof repair : January 2014
NOTE : for threads about rear view mirrors, look under Interior.
Doors
Door Channel, Felt and Vent Rubber Rebuild : October 2013
Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks : May 2014
64-66 door weatherstrip-EUREKA!!!! : February 2014
great information, with parts numbers about the 2006-2009 Honda Civic coupe door weather strips fitting '64-'66 doors. advice on door adjustment ('60-'63 cabs) : March 2012
Jeep Door Stops / February 2011 : 20+ posts(06/2013) use the Jeep door stops on our trucks... hold the door open on a hill, the originals door checks just stop it from opening too far. By all accounts, it is a bolt in with no modifications required. Photos, links to how to articles, etc. Door Art
Door art anyone? : February 2011 /+30 posts with links to other threads, links and photo albums.
Lettering/signs/pictures on truck : June 2011
Glass
Wing or vent window rebuild
Vent Wing Latch : November 2013
the pin that holds the vent handle to the vent window frame... a photo and some details. Vent Window latch question : July 2014
1965 c10 vent window alignment issue : August 2010
Vent window weather seals : January 2014
small back window, sliding glass options? : June 2011
Small Back Glass - Sliding Back Glass : April 2010
Interior
Post your 64-66 interior pics here !!!!
A neat photo thread of the many ways people have done the interiors on their trucks.
post your interior pics : September 2008
Looking for a picture of rear view mirror : October 2013
1965 GMC rear view mirror
MIP Vinyl Full Floor Mat : June 2012 - product review and installation
Cup holders??? : September 2014
Rearview Mirror Arm Hole Template for Drilling : June 2014
dome light assembly : how to remove and replace? : June 2011 Jacks
In the stock location, the jack goes under the bench seat on the driver side.
Jack/Lug nut wrench placement : September 2013 / scanned diagrams and photos
Need pics of jack storage on ’66 : July 2013 /10+ posts scanned diagrams and photos
64 c10 floor under seat springs (please help identify) / stock jack location : February 2013
Jack Stowage Sticker : May 2014 Visors
Sun Visors, Spats...... do we add them to 60-66's ? : June 2013
Visor for a 60-66 c10 : February 2013
sun visors : October 2010
visor dimensions? : November 2008
Windshield visors... do they exist?
Big Back Window Conversion
big back glass conversion
Big Back Window Conversion
Started my big back window conversion today : January 2014
Build Thread :'66 Longbed 327 w/AC project by cortcomp
At this point in his build thread, he starts posting photos related to a Big Back Window conversion. Grilles
Painting grill letters ..the easy way! : September 2014
Alum grill cleaning : May 2013
Poor man's '63 aluminum grill : December 2013 /30+ posts
sanding down and painting the grill a chrome color Hood Repair Posts / Threads:
Project Vitamin C-10 - hood hinge repair photos
Rusty Hoods ??? - 08/2010
1960-61 GMC Hood clear parking lamp lenses [parts source]
Project Vitamin C-10 - more photos : October 2009
Hood Nose Replacement Write Up : July 2014
Fenders
How to attach the inner fender dust shields : April 2013
really big staples? : November 2010
prepping replacement fenders/inner fenders Paint Threads in the 60-66 forum
Factory Silver interior paint #
Dupont automotive refinish colors 1965 Chevy & GMC : June 2011
60-66 dash paint : November 2011
painting vent window frames with the glass in : August 2010
faux-tina paint jobs : February 2011 /150+ posts(01/2013)
Rarest factory paint combos : January 2014
Rocker Panel, Floor Pan, Cab Patching Threads
198 plus build - patch panel work photos - around post 883 : July 2010
rocker panel replacement photos : April 2010
Replacing floor pans, rocker panels, etc. : December 2010
rocker and floor pictures need : February 2009
My 64 C-10 fleetside short bed build : January 2011
Project Vitamin C-10 - Alan's Classic epic build thread of his Custom '65 C10. Lots and lots of photos and details of body work and everything else.
66 Stepside C10 Project "Walter" : March 2010
Structures 65 Chevy C10 - November 2010
62 BBW SWB High school ride returns : February 2011
1963 Fender emblem location
Paint Question : November 2008
Color Questions, grill and behind grill colors.
Patch Panels:
patch panels......... February 2011
Replacement body parts : May 2011
Best patch panels??? : October 2007
Also see the Paint and Bodywork forum.
To keep it looking good, see the Detailing forum.
Last edited by FAQ Guy; 10-11-2014 at 12:26 AM.
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