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Scooterbilt · 12-18-2012, 10:59 PM

My new project is a 1966 Snub Nose C60 Grain truck. I found this truck by Kansas City, MO It has been kept in the barn all these years, has a 327 small block and runs great. This beauty is double framed and has a Tag Axle in back. I dont think there are many of these Snubbies left around. I was thinking of chopping the top 4" and lowering the truck as much as possible, sand blasting the frame, smoothing it out then shooting it with color. Powder coating the wheels and leaving the cab as is then putting some graphics of some kind on the door. I am thinking about pulling out the 4 speed with the optional PTO pump on the side, I was told this is worth some money, and putting in a beefed-up 700R4. I have already pulled tires and replaced them with 275/60/20s. Looking for the best way to lower, airbags maybe? Looking for ideas and advice.

McMurphy · 12-19-2012, 12:41 PM

and

to the board !!

Some photos.... ok, a LOT of photos.... would be really cool !!!

jonzcustomshop · 12-19-2012, 06:30 PM

here is a photo chop of a snubbie I did a while back, it is sectioned, and chopped...

looking forward to seeing pics

**jdl71** · 12-19-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooterbilt

My new project is a 1966 Snub Nose C60 Grain truck. I found this truck by Kansas City, MO It has been kept in the barn all these years, has a 327 small block and runs great. This beauty is double framed and has a Tag Axle in back. I dont think there are many of these Snubbies left around. I was thinking of chopping the top 4" and lowering the truck as much as possible, sand blasting the frame, smoothing it out then shooting it with color. Powder coating the wheels and leaving the cab as is then putting some graphics of some kind on the door. I am thinking about pulling out the 4 speed with the optional PTO pump on the side, I was told this is worth some money, and putting in a beefed-up 700R4. I have already pulled tires and replaced them with 275/60/20s. Looking for the best way to lower, airbags maybe? Looking for ideas and advice.

The 4 speed is likely an SM420. The off road crowd likes them, a pretty tough tranny with a pretty steep 1st gear. Should have a PTO plate on both sides of the case or if there's a pump on one side should be a plate on the other.

Scooterbilt · 12-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Here it is again with pic's this time! lol

Scooterbilt · 12-20-2012, 05:06 PM

Another one.

McMurphy · 12-20-2012, 10:58 PM

This is pretty cool, do you have a plan for it?
I picked up a '56 tilt bed 2.5 ton this summer that will be a project for me once I retire.

Scooterbilt · 12-24-2012, 03:17 PM

Yeah, well sort of. lol The guys and I are thinking about and making a plan. We have an idea of building a totally new drop axle for the front. And with the frame being as thick as it is, we can C-notch the front as well as the rear. the cab can be dropped about 8". It will take some work but I think we can get the frame on the ground. All that with an air ride setup, i think it will be totally cool!

**Corts60** · 12-24-2012, 04:21 PM

That'll be one sick truck man! Can't wait to see how this one turns out. Welcome Aboard!

496bb · 01-16-2013, 11:56 PM

i'd love to keep it as is and put a flat bed on it for hauling my other toy! big trucks are cool!

travz500 · 01-17-2013, 10:49 PM

i got one almost just like that only has a 366 in it and only has one axle its headed to china tho no one around here wants it and I bought it for the instument cluster the flasher and the door glass has a almost perfect passenger door but for the pickups you would have to weld the bottom front corner on it

**jdl71** · 01-18-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by travz500

i got one almost just like that only has a 366 in it and only has one axle its headed to china tho no one around here wants it and I bought it for the instument cluster the flasher and the door glass has a almost perfect passenger door but for the pickups you would have to weld the bottom front corner on it

I thought the doors and cab were basically the same. Did you happen to save the grill out of it?

**truckfan** · 01-18-2013, 12:34 PM

watching

travz500 · 01-18-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jdl71

I thought the doors and cab were basically the same. Did you happen to save the grill out of it?

I still got the whole truck its just gonna end up in the junk after I get all the rest of the parts off I need I bought it for the cab parts and got most of what I needed just gotta pull doors

**jdl71** · 01-18-2013, 03:08 PM

I'm not looking for one, but it does seem like there is a slight demand for them from time to time. I didn't figure you would scrap anything that someone might want anyway.

jonzcustomshop · 01-18-2013, 10:48 PM

there was a guy a few weeks back looking for a front bumper for one of these... don't remember who though.

rambler · 01-18-2013, 10:52 PM

why have I never seen this section of the forum before.. love the big rigs..

**jdl71** · 01-18-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rambler

why have I never seen this section of the forum before.. love the big rigs..

Think they just started it. BTW your avatar pic wouldn't happen to be at one of the Branson Tracks would it?

6066gmcguy · 01-19-2013, 02:48 PM

You guys do know that what your calling a "Snub Nose C60" is really a "LCF" or "Low Cab Forward", the model letter for these type of trucks is L, not C, so what you have is a L60 or L70 or L80...Unless you find one with a 6V53 diesel in it then its a U80. Just some info for ya to ponder.

rambler · 01-21-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jdl71

Think they just started it. BTW your avatar pic wouldn't happen to be at one of the Branson Tracks would it?

yep... taken several years ago.. thats my son... driving beat both his sisters..

Scooterbilt · 02-04-2013, 10:43 PM

Well, the build has been started. We pulled off the cab to give us room to get to everything. The motor is next. Once the frame is stripped the cutting begins! This thing is gonna sit with the frame on the ground!

ETsC10 · 02-04-2013, 11:36 PM

Welcome to the board!

Looks like you're just in time to help
us launch the Heavy Haulers!

Subscribed and can't wait to follow along.

Scooterbilt · 02-04-2013, 11:40 PM

The only thing that is worrisome is if the front axle will have to be narrowed, or a new one be built. I Dont think there is enough room under the fender as it is to have enough clearance to turn lock to lock when its riding low.

MattBMiller · 02-05-2013, 01:36 PM

How are you planning on laying frame with the folid front axle?

Southcity · 02-05-2013, 02:01 PM

Welcome to the board - Love these trucks and glad another is being saved, subscribed.

12-18-2012, 10:59 PM	#1
Scooterbilt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 64	1966 Snub-nose C60 project My new project is a 1966 Snub Nose C60 Grain truck. I found this truck by Kansas City, MO It has been kept in the barn all these years, has a 327 small block and runs great. This beauty is double framed and has a Tag Axle in back. I dont think there are many of these Snubbies left around. I was thinking of chopping the top 4" and lowering the truck as much as possible, sand blasting the frame, smoothing it out then shooting it with color. Powder coating the wheels and leaving the cab as is then putting some graphics of some kind on the door. I am thinking about pulling out the 4 speed with the optional PTO pump on the side, I was told this is worth some money, and putting in a beefed-up 700R4. I have already pulled tires and replaced them with 275/60/20s. Looking for the best way to lower, airbags maybe? Looking for ideas and advice.

12-19-2012, 12:41 PM	#2
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project and to the board !! Some photos.... ok, a LOT of photos.... would be really cool !!! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

12-19-2012, 06:30 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project here is a photo chop of a snubbie I did a while back, it is sectioned, and chopped... looking forward to seeing pics Attached Images __________________ 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

12-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#5
Scooterbilt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 64	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project Here it is again with pic's this time! lol Attached Images

12-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#6
Scooterbilt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 64	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project Another one. Attached Images

12-20-2012, 10:58 PM	#7
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project This is pretty cool, do you have a plan for it? I picked up a '56 tilt bed 2.5 ton this summer that will be a project for me once I retire. __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

12-24-2012, 03:17 PM	#8
Scooterbilt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 64	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project Yeah, well sort of. lol The guys and I are thinking about and making a plan. We have an idea of building a totally new drop axle for the front. And with the frame being as thick as it is, we can C-notch the front as well as the rear. the cab can be dropped about 8". It will take some work but I think we can get the frame on the ground. All that with an air ride setup, i think it will be totally cool!

12-24-2012, 04:21 PM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project That'll be one sick truck man! Can't wait to see how this one turns out. Welcome Aboard! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

01-16-2013, 11:56 PM	#10
496bb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 281	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project i'd love to keep it as is and put a flat bed on it for hauling my other toy! big trucks are cool! __________________ 69 C20 - work in progress 91 Z28 - the weekend toy 05 Burb 2500 - DD and big block power

01-17-2013, 10:49 PM	#11
travz500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ozawkie ks Posts: 945	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project i got one almost just like that only has a 366 in it and only has one axle its headed to china tho no one around here wants it and I bought it for the instument cluster the flasher and the door glass has a almost perfect passenger door but for the pickups you would have to weld the bottom front corner on it Attached Images

01-18-2013, 12:34 PM	#13
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01-18-2013, 03:08 PM	#15
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project I'm not looking for one, but it does seem like there is a slight demand for them from time to time. I didn't figure you would scrap anything that someone might want anyway. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

01-18-2013, 10:48 PM	#16
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project there was a guy a few weeks back looking for a front bumper for one of these... don't remember who though. __________________ 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

01-18-2013, 10:52 PM	#17
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project why have I never seen this section of the forum before.. love the big rigs.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

01-19-2013, 02:48 PM	#19
6066gmcguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 134	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project You guys do know that what your calling a "Snub Nose C60" is really a "LCF" or "Low Cab Forward", the model letter for these type of trucks is L, not C, so what you have is a L60 or L70 or L80...Unless you find one with a 6V53 diesel in it then its a U80. Just some info for ya to ponder. __________________ Jolly ~ The 6066 GMC Guy Try the 6066 GMC Guy Facebook Page Jolly's Truck & Car Show Page!



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02-04-2013, 10:43 PM	#21
Scooterbilt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 64	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project Well, the build has been started. We pulled off the cab to give us room to get to everything. The motor is next. Once the frame is stripped the cutting begins! This thing is gonna sit with the frame on the ground! Attached Images Last edited by ETsC10; 02-04-2013 at 11:08 PM.

02-04-2013, 11:36 PM	#22
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project Welcome to the board! Looks like you're just in time to help us launch the Heavy Haulers! Subscribed and can't wait to follow along.

02-04-2013, 11:40 PM	#23
Scooterbilt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 64	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project The only thing that is worrisome is if the front axle will have to be narrowed, or a new one be built. I Dont think there is enough room under the fender as it is to have enough clearance to turn lock to lock when its riding low.

02-05-2013, 01:36 PM	#24
MattBMiller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dryden, MI Posts: 54	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project How are you planning on laying frame with the folid front axle?

02-05-2013, 02:01 PM	#25
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project Welcome to the board - Love these trucks and glad another is being saved, subscribed. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

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