60-66 FAQ's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-15-2010, 02:09 PM

Submit your threads here for the new 60-66 FAQ post which will be a separate sticky when complete.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443871 "Drum to Disc" conversions 60-66

62gmc910 · 01-15-2010, 02:51 PM

link to 60-66wiring basics
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375602

frmula505 · 01-15-2010, 03:35 PM

Another source for original wiring diagrams.
http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...cks/index.html

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2010, 05:10 PM

vin # codes & locations
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-15-2010, 05:39 PM

Good stuff. Keep 'em comin'

CSoliz · 01-16-2010, 12:05 AM

Disc Brake Upgrade Reference:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=disc+brake

Woogeroo · 01-16-2010, 05:20 AM

The chat room for the 67-72chevytrucks.com page is on a IRC server.

No registration needed, it doesn't cost you anything. You just need a program that will work on a IRC server.

Read the details about what you need and how to connect, here.

To read more about IRC:

An IRC Tutorial

Internet Relay Chat at Wikipedia

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Kick Panel Vent Rebuild - with some neat pictures and links. These are those vents by your feet on each side of the cab. Chevy calls them: Cowl Outlets in the shop manuals.

--------------- Woogeroo links below---------------

Some of these are direct links to the article described, the more detailed and useful ones. The rest you will have to visit the page directly below here, to go to the article.

Woogeroo's tiny 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet Truck Information Section

featuring:

Information and codes for manuals for the 1960 through 1966 Chevrolet pickup trucks @ Stovebolt.com by Woogeroo
Woogeroo's Semi-Famous old Chevy/GMC Truck Parts Vendors List (60 plus vendors listed with addresses, websites and phone numbers)
Chevy Truck Resource Pages(forums, tech article archives - places like 67-72chevytrucks.com) on the Trucks Page
An article about where to look and how to find used pre-1973 GM truck parts.
Wiring my 67-72 column hazard lights in my '65 Chevy C10
sway bar options for 1960-1966 Chevrolet/GMC trucks. Note: Also called Stabilizer bars.
e brakes (1966 and later style... images of where the cables and mounts go)
1960 - 1966 c10 rear step side bumper license plate bracket : information, pictures
700r4 swap tidbits information - links to threads and articles about 700r4 swaps for our trucks
Links to some old truck articles I've written that are posted elsewhere...
- 1960-1966 GMC/Chevy Trucks Buyers Guide on The Stovebolt Page - Compiled by Woogeroo with help from across the Internet
- An guide to 1960-1966 GMC/Chevy Truck Manuals at The Stovebolt Page - Compiled by Woogeroo with help from across the Internet
- Tricks and Tips for reading indented part numbers at The Stovebolt Page - by Woogeroo, with tips from my fellow Bolters.
- 1965 C10 Cowl Vent Outlet Valve Seal(those doors by your feet inside the cab) Replacement at The Stovebolt Page - by Woogeroo Note: I did not have a camera when I wrote this, so it is all text.
- A thread about the engine choices available by year in the 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC trucks
- A thread about swapping in different seats into the 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC trucks. Aftermarket, later model or 'other model' seats... what fits? Good Information if you are looking to do a seat swap.
Where do I find answers for my 1960-1966 truck questions?
VIN number breakdown

The above site also includes links to LOTS of other automotive resources with even more information, so go explore.

The Official 60-66 C-10 Chevy Truck Picture Thread on the HAMB - thread started in 2006 and still going - hundreds of pictures of all kinds of trucks!

If you just bought a 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC truck or if you are thinking about purchasing one, you need to go read all of the things listed or linked here:

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-W

**ChiefRocka** · 01-16-2010, 11:01 AM

I was just gonna link you here...thanks again for the info !!

markeb01 · 01-17-2010, 02:18 AM

Here’s a few 1960-62 links:

Front suspension upgrade to coil springs and factory disc brakes
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850

GMC V6 to SBC V8 motor and transmission mounts
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

Hydraulic clutch for power brake booster application
http://www.sixty7ss.proboards.com/in...lay&thread=666

1960-66 links:

Buyers guide
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bu...uide_60_66.htm

How to build your own lowering blocks
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457

ol Curt · 01-17-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

This is very handy if you are working on the rear drum brakes, it is a shot by shot, order of operations for reinstalling the drums and hardware.

each hardware part in the drums has even been painted a separate contrasting color to stand out more...

Assembly sequence for a "typical" GM drum brake 1966 GM half-ton pickup (Delco Shown) step by step pictures - great stuff! - courtesy of nufsed

You got that one right...I've used it twice!

ol Curt · 01-17-2010, 10:21 AM

A few electrical ones...

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/howto/4417/index.html (headlight relays)
http://www.madelectrical.com/ (all things electric)

ol Curt · 01-17-2010, 10:26 AM

Radio Stuff...conversions or rebuilds

http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/newradio0F.htm
http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm
http://taymanelectrical.com/

sanford66 · 01-20-2010, 04:47 AM

Great info! Joseph.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-20-2010, 09:38 AM

ChiefRocka's "how to split brake lines"
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332148

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-02-2010, 09:06 AM

60-1-2-3 one-piece door windows (starts on post #89)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324303

6rusty9 · 02-16-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford66

Great info! Joseph.

what do you have do to put disc brakes on 1963 c/10 chevy truck can you them off a 75 chevy

62gmc910 · 02-17-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6rusty9

what do you have do to put disc brakes on 1963 c/10 chevy truck can you them off a 75 chevy

Welcome to the forum from the great white north west
See post 6 of this thread there is a disc brake "WIKI" link it has about all the info you might need ,if you need brackets ETC find Captainfab he has some nice stuff

harold64 · 02-22-2010, 04:42 PM

hi everyone!short guestion. my 64 doesnt have backup lights. is this normal? thanks for the hel.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-22-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harold64

hi everyone!short guestion. my 64 doesnt have backup lights. is this normal? thanks for the hel.

This thread is for posting answer links to faq's. Try asking in the regular 60-66 forum.

dropped65c20 · 02-22-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harold64

hi everyone!short guestion. my 64 doesnt have backup lights. is this normal? thanks for the hel.

Yes it is normal. Back up lights i believe started in 66.

harold64 · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

hey 63&64 bowties. my mistake, went to the wrong place for my guestion. will try to do better next time. hurry spring!

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-23-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harold64

hey 63&64 bowties. my mistake, went to the wrong place for my guestion. will try to do better next time. hurry spring!

No problem Harold.

Here's another one: Engine mounts (6cyl to v8)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3820259

jonzcustomshop · 02-23-2010, 07:57 PM

factory tow hooks:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378030

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-24-2010, 07:26 AM

wiring diagrams:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378484

junkjriver66 · 04-07-2010, 02:05 AM

does anybody have any suburban/carryall specific info?
like options and trim?

01-15-2010, 02:09 PM	#1
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	60-66 FAQ's Submit your threads here for the new 60-66 FAQ post which will be a separate sticky when complete. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443871 "Drum to Disc" conversions 60-66 __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-15-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: 60-66 FAQ's link to 60-66wiring basics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375602 __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) Last edited by 62gmc910; 01-15-2010 at 02:52 PM.

01-15-2010, 03:35 PM	#3
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: 60-66 FAQ's Another source for original wiring diagrams. http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...cks/index.html __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

01-15-2010, 05:10 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 FAQ's vin # codes & locations http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-15-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 60-66 FAQ's Good stuff. Keep 'em comin' __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-16-2010, 12:05 AM	#6
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: 60-66 FAQ's Disc Brake Upgrade Reference: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=disc+brake

01-16-2010, 05:20 AM	#7
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 60-66 FAQ's The chat room for the 67-72chevytrucks.com page is on a IRC server. No registration needed, it doesn't cost you anything. You just need a program that will work on a IRC server. Read the details about what you need and how to connect, here. To read more about IRC: An IRC Tutorial Internet Relay Chat at Wikipedia ----- Kick Panel Vent Rebuild - with some neat pictures and links. These are those vents by your feet on each side of the cab. Chevy calls them: Cowl Outlets in the shop manuals. --------------- Woogeroo links below--------------- Some of these are direct links to the article described, the more detailed and useful ones. The rest you will have to visit the page directly below here, to go to the article. Woogeroo's tiny 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet Truck Information Section featuring: Information and codes for manuals for the 1960 through 1966 Chevrolet pickup trucks @ Stovebolt.com by Woogeroo Woogeroo's Semi-Famous old Chevy/GMC Truck Parts Vendors List (60 plus vendors listed with addresses, websites and phone numbers) Chevy Truck Resource Pages(forums, tech article archives - places like 67-72chevytrucks.com) on the Trucks Page An article about where to look and how to find used pre-1973 GM truck parts. Wiring my 67-72 column hazard lights in my '65 Chevy C10 sway bar options for 1960-1966 Chevrolet/GMC trucks. Note: Also called Stabilizer bars. e brakes (1966 and later style... images of where the cables and mounts go) 1960 - 1966 c10 rear step side bumper license plate bracket : information, pictures 700r4 swap tidbits information - links to threads and articles about 700r4 swaps for our trucks Links to some old truck articles I've written that are posted elsewhere... 1960-1966 GMC/Chevy Trucks Buyers Guide on The Stovebolt Page - Compiled by Woogeroo with help from across the Internet An guide to 1960-1966 GMC/Chevy Truck Manuals at The Stovebolt Page - Compiled by Woogeroo with help from across the Internet Tricks and Tips for reading indented part numbers at The Stovebolt Page - by Woogeroo, with tips from my fellow Bolters. 1965 C10 Cowl Vent Outlet Valve Seal(those doors by your feet inside the cab) Replacement at The Stovebolt Page - by Woogeroo Note: I did not have a camera when I wrote this, so it is all text. A thread about the engine choices available by year in the 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC trucks A thread about swapping in different seats into the 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC trucks. Aftermarket, later model or 'other model' seats... what fits? Good Information if you are looking to do a seat swap. Where do I find answers for my 1960-1966 truck questions? VIN number breakdown The above site also includes links to LOTS of other automotive resources with even more information, so go explore. The Official 60-66 C-10 Chevy Truck Picture Thread on the HAMB - thread started in 2006 and still going - hundreds of pictures of all kinds of trucks! If you just bought a 1960-1966 Chevy/GMC truck or if you are thinking about purchasing one, you need to go read all of the things listed or linked here: 1960-1966 GMC/Chevy Trucks Buyers Guide on The Stovebolt Page Chevy Truck Manuals : 1960 - 1966 - the many different manuals available, are listed here Where do I find answers for my 1960-1966 truck questions? Vehicle Information Kits from Chevrolet - 1960-1966 Trucks are covered - down loadable pack in .PDF format END -W Last edited by Woogeroo; 06-23-2012 at 04:21 AM.

01-16-2010, 11:01 AM	#8
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 60-66 FAQ's I was just gonna link you here...thanks again for the info !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-17-2010, 02:18 AM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-66 FAQ's Here’s a few 1960-62 links: Front suspension upgrade to coil springs and factory disc brakes http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850 GMC V6 to SBC V8 motor and transmission mounts http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663 Hydraulic clutch for power brake booster application http://www.sixty7ss.proboards.com/in...lay&thread=666 1960-66 links: Buyers guide http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bu...uide_60_66.htm How to build your own lowering blocks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457

01-17-2010, 10:21 AM	#11
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: 60-66 FAQ's A few electrical ones... http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/howto/4417/index.html (headlight relays) http://www.madelectrical.com/ (all things electric) __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

01-17-2010, 10:26 AM	#12
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: 60-66 FAQ's Radio Stuff...conversions or rebuilds http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/newradio0F.htm http://www.turnswitch.com/radio1.htm http://taymanelectrical.com/ __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

01-20-2010, 04:47 AM	#13
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: 60-66 FAQ's Great info! Joseph.

01-20-2010, 09:38 AM	#14
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 60-66 FAQ's ChiefRocka's "how to split brake lines" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332148 __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-02-2010, 09:06 AM	#15
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 60-66 FAQ's 60-1-2-3 one-piece door windows (starts on post #89) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324303 __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-22-2010, 04:42 PM	#18
harold64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ortonville michigan Posts: 151	Re: 60-66 FAQ's hi everyone!short guestion. my 64 doesnt have backup lights. is this normal? thanks for the hel.



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02-23-2010, 01:03 PM	#21
harold64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ortonville michigan Posts: 151	Re: 60-66 FAQ's hey 63&64 bowties. my mistake, went to the wrong place for my guestion. will try to do better next time. hurry spring!

02-23-2010, 07:57 PM	#23
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 FAQ's factory tow hooks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378030 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#24
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 60-66 FAQ's wiring diagrams: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378484 __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

04-07-2010, 02:05 AM	#25
junkjriver66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: whittier, ca Posts: 15	Re: 60-66 FAQ's does anybody have any suburban/carryall specific info? like options and trim? Last edited by junkjriver66; 04-08-2010 at 01:04 PM. Reason: add info

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