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Brakes
"Drum to Disc" Conversion FAQ 60-70 : January 2011 : FAQ Truck Tech / 60-66 section
Lots of details with plenty of handy external links. Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread : October 2009
For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 : September 2005 / 140+ posts
power drum brake upgrade : January 2014
Non Power - Dual Drum/Drum Master Cylinder Brake Conversion : October 2013
Rear Brake Drum Dilemma : January 2014 /70+
Brake boosters : February 2013
Converting from hand brake to foot brake Question : June 2011This thread is in the 67-72 area Proportioning valve : May 2011 [73-87 message board] when some brake components are swapped 1962 Brake Question : February 2013 / questions leading to a write up about adding self adjusting drum brakes to a earlier 1962 truck
which dual master cylinder, to upgrade a 1964 C20? : May 2014
Drum Brake Question (C30) : May 2014
information about C30s, 1963 brake bleed question : January 2014tips about brake bleeding procedures, information about manual brake adjustment settings, etc.. HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked) / March 2009 by ChiefRocka
Power Brake Conversion question : December 2013 questions about installation Parking Brake(mechanism) for 1965 C10
mechanism that fastens to the cross member under the cab.4 photos, of the mechanism, along with some descriptions of what piece does what.
Parking brake return spring[1960-1965] : August 2014
1965 c10 - hard brake pedal? with power vacuum booster... : October 2010
pedal pad question : March 2012
1966 to 1972 park brake system - swapped into a earlier truck - layout with 55+ photos/scans of diagrams - no cross member : May 2012 / 50+ posts (01/2014)
New Users Power Brake Question : January 2014
Parking brake assembly relocation - 1965 C10 - 2wd by JimZ
1964 Parking Brake Lines
photos and options for park brakes when modifications are done...
Lokar setup, photos
Modifying the original 1960-1965 setup and relocating it.
Later, bigger rear drum brakes???
information and details about adding larger later model drum brakes Adding a power brake booster(drum/drum) to a '65 C-10 : February 2013
C30 disk brake swap questions : December 2013 /+30 posts
Custom/Modification
1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Restoration/Modification/Customization Ideas : May 2010 / 230+ posts (01/2014)
Clutch
New Clutch
Replacing the clutch on a 1960 GMC, SM-318
Detailing
Do's/Don'ts of Engine Cleaning (Tell us your experiences...) : April 2009 /85+ posts [Detailing Forum]
Electrical Threads:
60-66 Wiring diagrams from Hilandr451 http://www.6066chevytrucks.com/index.html
60-66 Chevy - GMC wiring basics
60-66 full body wiring : December 2009 / Electrical forum
62' chevy c10 wiring diagram needed : May 2014
see thread, PM one of the members there for a diagram Wiring Diagram - Lights Only : May 2014
1960-1966 GMC headlight adjuster kit : July 2014
options for parts to use, if you cannot find original bits Turn Signal Switch Question : June 2014
Indicator/park light bulb holders?? New ones available to but? : June 2014
Alternator numbers : March 2014
1966 c10 / OEM alternator parts numbers John Lees Internal Regulator Alternator Conversion : October 2013
Any pics of trucks with spotlights????? : October 2013 /25+ posts
No Pop Out No Fail Front Turn Signals : October 2013
Headlight Switch : January 2014
pin out list of the headlight switch No tail lights or brake lights : March 2013
A common issue on our trucks, is the brake/running lights not working due to a bad ground, especially after the truck is repainted. Read more about it, here! 64 Alternator/Wiring Problems.. Help.. Please.. November 2006
see post 8 for the Shorty Cox troubleshooting list Alternator : November 2013
no brake lights? : February 2014
My brake light and dome light do not work : February 2014
information on troubleshooting... One More Headlight Relay ThreadNOTE : The first post contains links to other headlight relay threads here in the forum. Halogen Headlight with Relay's Upgrade : October 2013
headlight upgrades? : October 2012
Projector Headlights??? Is it possible? : February 2014
Unity Spotlight Repairs by markeb01
1960-1963 Spotlight Installation : May 2010 by markeb01
Simple Headlight Upgrades
Internal Regulated Alternator Wiring
is your blinker return not working? see this thread here
External to Internal Voltage Regulated Alternator Conversion
Ignition[switch] Bezel Tool : June 2013
Ignition switch issue : June 2014 questions about the types of ignition switches, year to year or other chevy switches that fit 1965 C10 - alternator or battery... : December 2009 / good troubleshooting tips for recharging system issue with external voltage regulator
Internally regulated 3-wire alternator conversion : March 2013 details in thread on how to wire, photos, links to tech, etc.. 1965 chevy c10 truck - battery going dead at random times : February 2011 more excellent troubleshooting on electrical charging issues.
NEEDED: Flarestat 105 wiring diagram : November 2009 - [Electrical Forum] has a link to site with a downloadable .PDF file with useful information. Also see the specific Electrical forum for those hard to figure out things and to find great advice on all things electric related to trucks. Engine & Drive train
[INDENT] Axles
1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
What's the difference in differentials? or What ratio Horatio? : October 2005
65 GMC Dana Axle help needed : March 2014
Differential questions : January 2012 1970 and 1971 rear axle specs - will it bolt in? etc.. Axle castle nut 65 c10 : September 2013 / part numbers
Driveline
How to check your driveline setup angles... an interesting link to the Dana Corp. site. : November 2013
2 piece drive line upgrade options : June 2014
'65 chevy c10 - bad vibrations! things to check? : August 2007 Original Poster had a long wheel base truck with a vibration at certain speeds carrier bearing question : March 2013 that part in between the two piece drive shafts - only applies to long wheel base trucks How To - 3/4 Ton - Converting to a 14bolt : November 2012
Another ‘65 C20 14-bolt conversion : April 2014
[INDENT] Rear End Differential Gear articles
decoding the 64-66 1/2 ton Rear end gear ratio : August 2014
12 Bolt Differential Oil Change (66' Chevy C10) : September 2014
Q & A on items needed, the process, etc.. The Engine Bay
There are two Engine specific areas on this forum :
For the stock stuff(generally) :
Engine & Drivetrain
For the go fast stuff(drag trucks, 4x4 mudders, etc..):
Racing and high performance (trucks haulin' more than hay)
Starting issues related to heat soaking of the starter, that prevent it from starting.
remote starter solenoid : July 2012
starter problems : July 2012
What Year is This 5 Blade Fan? : June 2014a thread about the different fans, with photos starting problems : July 2012*end heat soak starter problems threads* Online engine resources (casting numbers, calculators, etc.) : January 2010 /+30 posts
drive train references here... head, casting information I6 and v8, calculators, head flow data, engine compression ratio calculator, carburetor stuff, cam references NOTE: 1960-62 GMC to SBC V8 motor & trans mounts : October 2009
250 inline six engine : I-6 really weird "overheating" story : March 2014
alternator misalignment : June 2014 GMC w/ a 250 Inline six - discussion about lining up the belts and alternator, etc.. The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Engine and Tranny Swap Thread : June 2011
photos of original spark plug wires and holding brackets for a 1965 283 : August 2014
Proper thermostat for 261 : November 2013
The Inline 6 Banger/BB V6/V12 - Question & Answer Thread : May 2014links to external sites with information about those engines 1966 327 motor mount with power steering : December 2013photos, discussion of modifying a motor mount to accept a power steering bracket. works for 265-400 small blocks. firewall pad fasteners? : June 2014get the right tool, to make it easier! 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
Oil pan leak question : July 2014
I got the blower motor going, but... : August 2014
remote oil cooler project : August 2014
Manual Throttle Cable: when and how to use it? : August 2014
What is this Bracket? : August 2014 [engine lift/torque strap]
engine weight [283 v8 and I6] : August 2014
Chevy Six Cylinder Casting Numbers : August 2009 lots of links to lists about these blocks Clifford Exhaust Mani Install : July 2014
60-62 I6 to V8 swap questions : March 2014
1966 GMC 305 V6 Service : April 2013 photos, details of head work on GMC 305E big block v6 '63 230 to 283 swap question : October 2006 questions and details about swapping a 230 inline out and a 283 v8 into a '63 C10 Need help with my pulley set up for my 65 v8 : June 2014questions, photos, details on lining up pulleys, etc.. The Alan Grove documentation on pulley alignment in Budman56's build thread :
scroll up and down from posts 91 through 98 Any LT1 350 owners on here? / June 2013 : 60+ posts(06/2013)
Tool for alternator nut(serpentine belt system) : January 2014a 327 SBC in a 64 step side - running a mid serpentine belt setup
v8 swap questions : August 2013 / from an inline six to a v8, swap questions, answers, etc..
HEI Swap for an I6, (Measuring 30+ degrees on the Factory Tab!) : October 2013
John Lee's HEI Swap for an I6, Factory GM Dizzy (The Install) : October 2013
Weber DGEV 32/36 Two BBL Carb for I6 (Install thread/not tuning) : October 2013
66 Carb Questions : March 2014
Electric Choke Help : June 20141964 C10 / the electric choke & your wiring harness 1965, L6 292 Engine Power Steering Pump Set-Up : November 2013 /+40 posts
Front Main Seal Replacement and Add Balancer Retention Bolt (I6) : October 2013
Pinging 6 : April 2014 235 inline six, troubleshooting & tuning tips
Front and Rear I6 Motor Mount Replacement : October 2013
1960-62 GMC to SBC V8 motor & trans mounts
GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers any info??? / October 2009
Do I need this for my LSX swap? : June 2014swapping 2 LS2 from a GTO with 4L65E auto trans... asking about whether a bracket is used or not in the swap in a '65 chevy c10 V8 swap questions : August 2013questions and info. about swapping a 250 inline 6 with a 305 v8 sbc, and a T5(S10) trans. 5spd. Correct engine, water temperature sender, Part Number? : July 2013
Mid 1980s 3/4 ton motor mounts in a 1966 truck / January 2013photos, measurements, details HEI install question (wiring) : May 2010
HEI Swap - November 2001 in the Engine & Drivetrain FAQ
Exhaust
What Muffler's Are You Running / October 2012 : 15+ posts(06/2013)
Muffler, Exhaust Routing Recommendations : August 2014
Exhaust Recommendations 65 GMC 4x4 305e : December 2013
Exhaust Flange Gasket Required? : April 2013 /+10 posts
Long Bed Exhaust for Short Bed Trucks (I6) with On the Shelf Parts : October 2013
Exhaust routing suggestions : May 2014
does any one make a exhaust kit? 66 camper custom with 283 : March 2014
Headers
block huggers or normal headers? any tips?
what headers are you running?
inline six beefy engine! : February 2014headers and exhaust discussion for 250 inline six 1963 C10 Small Block Headers
Headers - Nov. 2012
Best Fitting Headers For a 66 : October 2009 / 20+ posts
What headers can I use? / 1964 c10 with small block
Hooker Comp headers & manuals transmission
What type of headers?
Headers & A/C opinions please!
502 in my 1963 frame - what kind of headers?
hooker headers
Headers? : August 2014 /+15 posts
looking for headers for 64 chevy c10 : August 2014
SBC Headers : December 2012
Headers - March 2012 / starts off about a 1965 with a SBC
Shorty Headers - March 2012
which headers to buy? - August 2011
What headers do you use? - August 2011
Headers, will they fit? - July 2011
time to buy BBC headers - Jan 2011
Folks! What headers would you buy? - Nov. 2010
Exhaust Header recommendations - March 2011
Header or Not To Header That Is The Question : April 2011
Header Questions - Feb. 2011
headers '64-'66 trucks with 350 sbc and auto trans? : May 2006
header question - Jan. 2011will a set of headers from a 73-87 fit our 60-66 trucks with a sbc? headers... 454 in my 64 suburban
Cooling system sectionall about Radiators, hoses ... Griffin Radiator Install : February 2014 install in a 1965 C10 with a LSX motor. V8 Radiator Upgrade for I6 Trucks (With Heater Repair) : October 2013
over flow tank : August 2012
upper radiator hose(for a v8) : August 2013parts numbers, photos, etc.. Upper rad hose for V8 rad to L6 engine : December 2013
Transmission Threads
Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat - by Jocko : August 2011swapping an S10 T5 ( 66 C10). Lots of details, parts numbers and photos. Also, questions & answers in the thread with more information. Total Bolt In Astro T5 OD Trans (250 I6) All GM Off the Shelf Parts-1965 C10 SBSS : December 2013 Off the shelf Chevrolet parts, Near Zero Modification (either shorten drive shaft or go for zero mods by buying one new), direct bolt in of a Mid 80s Chevrolet Astro Van T5 with 11" Astro Van clutch kit with the addition of the S10/1500 flywheel to support the larger diameter clutch assembly.
Engine is the common 250 cu in Chevy I6. Lots of details, parts numbers and photos. TV cable adjustment For the 700r4 and Testing Line Pressures By Clinebarger : March 2011 / FAQ archives / Engine & Drivetrain
granny trany help! : December 2013
Converting to 3 on the tree transmission 283 350 v8 HELP! : August 2014
pics of th350 intall? : July 2009
Advice for TH350 Transmission Swap on 62' C10 : April 2014 / +15 replies
ranger overdrive install : April 2014
700r4 vss and cable : March 2014
Auto floor shifter : October 2008
Floor shifter for TH350 : June 2014
1962 with 235 - How to remove bell housing? : October 2013
Upper clutch rod (pedal to bell crank) : May 2014 - info./discussion
3 speed manual trans ID help : November 2006good info. on the manual trans. along with interesting info. about swaps Tranny Crossmember : October 2013
details & photos about swapping the transmission cross member from a parts truck or a later model chevy/gmc truck School me on front cross member swaps : September 2009 /+30 posts
Brake pedal switch???? : March 2013
good information on replacing the old factory brake switch for a new 2 position brake switch "required" when running the 700R4 trans. in our trucks. The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Engine and Tranny Swap Thread : June 2011
drive shaft removal [1963 Chevy C20] : May 2014
Finally caught a break NP440 / MY 6 : April 2013details about a NP 440 / MY 6 transmission build nv4500[transmission] in a K10-20with photos... 1965 GMC panel that is being converted to a "K" series. crate 350 - Advance Adapter b/housing- NV4500 from Smart Parts, Kansas City, MO; they also modified the output shaft for t/c adaption- advance adapter for the NP205 t/c- advance adapter for t/c shifter linkage. NV4500: what to do? : December 2013 / Q&A, research
NV4500 into my '63 rustbucket : January 2014 / follow up, install thread with details, photos
((((Transmission Specs )))) : March 2010
1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
700 R4 bracket for a 230 6 cylinder : March 2013
aftermarket transmission cross members / January 2013 aftermarket cross members, later model Chevy truck parts to use instead. Also see the specific Engine & Drivetrain forum as most engines and transmissions were used over many years. If it is a specific drive train question, you will find good answers in there!
Explore the Engine & Drivetrain FAQ too!
If you are researching a T5 transmission build/swap into one of our trucks, be sure to visit Lugnutz65's blog, listed and linked in the External Links / 60-66 trucks in Section 3.
Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 03-04-2016 at 03:37 PM.
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