How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

This is why I love this forum, great advice and invaluable information, thanks! On the jet, where did you know where to put it? I have the assembly manual for my 64 and there are measurements for everything, did your book list it for yours? Also, where did you get the bed railing? That really adds a nice bit of shine to the bed.

I did not know where to put it. I had a friend judge the level of the Jet as to the level of the hood following the contour of the base of the jet to the hood. Made some marks around the base of the body of the jet and tip of the wings, then made a template of the base and wing tips and marked where I had to drill the holes. Tip I got from a guy in a scrapyard in Upper NY state. Look for Bus or big truck hoods . To high for people to cause damage to them and buses were taken care of.
The bed railing was a fluke call to a guy who was listed in a Hemmings Almanac of dealers in old parts. He asked me what I was looking for and off the top of my head I said "Bed Rails". "I've had them for years and I'll sell them to you for the same price I bought them for. " he said and the deal was made. That very week I was at a swap meet in Cloverdale British Columbia and lo and behold there's another set on the ground. Guy was asking $85.00 at the time I offered $45.00 he took it, had them rechromed and installed them on my matching trailer. ( Haven't shown pictures of the trailer yet. It's like the box on my 63 ) He had taken them off a 58 El Camino. so they go back a few years. I found another set on Ebay but for the life of me I can't find them. There in a box somewhere. The Ebay find claimed they had come from a Ford Ranchero. Found just the posts and bullet ends on Ebay $9.99 for all he had . I bid and told him what they were for . He sent me one post and Bullet End Cap then relisted the rest of the set and sold them for $ 100.00. I'm going to make a toilet paper holder out of the one post and bullet to remind me to keep my BIG MOUTH SHUT next time.

[jbgroby]

I also have a set of the Fleetside Step Inserts, but they were not offered until the 67 and later years, at least as supported by all brochures and pictures from the era.

ON THE Compass.

I have an OEM compass and always wondererd were it was suppose to mount, I though it was to mount under the mirror. I will have make the final braket, I have the "U" shaped part but I think there is another piece the connects to one of the screws for the mirrow bracket. Let me know if I'm correct.

I too am a acessory freak, the OEM factory options I have for my truck are too many to list, will try tomm. But I will use everything I have that is correct for the 1960-1961 model year.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Where can you buy the stainless steel trim around the windshield at? I have seen them on a lot of trucks! I so want this on my truck! And also the CHEVROLETE emblem on the Glove Box?
Anyone?

[Strodder]

Check out these guys. They have fair prices too.
http://truckandcarshop.com/

[Wrecker55]

here's 1 before I put the hood on, ran it like this for a few years

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I also have a set of the Fleetside Step Inserts, but they were not offered until the 67 and later years, at least as supported by all brochures and pictures from the era.

ON THE Compass.

I have an OEM compass and always wondererd were it was suppose to mount, I though it was to mount under the mirror. I will have make the final braket, I have the "U" shaped part but I think there is another piece the connects to one of the screws for the mirrow bracket. Let me know if I'm correct.

I too am a acessory freak, the OEM factory options I have for my truck are too many to list, will try tomm. But I will use everything I have that is correct for the 1960-1961 model year.

My 62 and 63 books show the Fleetside Step Inserts and I have the NOS boxes along with the templates from the original boxes. Part# 988423. Interestingly enough my 64 GMC Accessories Book has no listing for the step.

The U shaped compass mounts to the top screw of the rear view mirror and you pass the wire inside the light wire inside the windshield rubber towards the drivers side then down the seam at the dash into the fuse box. There's a picture of the interior of my truck and you can see the compass. Chevrolet Compasses had the Chevy Logo and GMC Compasses had the V logo.

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Where can you buy the stainless steel trim around the windshield at? I have seen them on a lot of trucks! I so want this on my truck! And also the CHEVROLETE emblem on the Glove Box?
Anyone?

The stainless Windshield Trim I find them on scrap trucks, be careful removing them as they are hooked inside of the Windshield Rubber. I cut the rubber from the inside, remove the windshield, then gently remove the trim from the rubber. You need a new windshield rubber to install the windshield with the new stainless trim.

The Chevrolet Emblem came on 1960 only with Deluxe equipment Chevrolet Part # 3743688. I to will be putting the name plate on my 63. Does anyone have a part # crossover book to see what other applications the emblem had?

[aerotruk63]

Here's the 1964 GMC 960 Firetruck I converted into a Dumper.

[jchav62]

Originally Posted by Wrecker55

here's 1 before I put the hood on, ran it like this for a few years

NICE! It looks killer like that!

[jbgroby]

The list below is the complete Options I have will will put on my truck when it's finished this year.

ITEM

4 Sp. Hydramatic
Power Steering
Tachometer
Electric Clock
Oil Filter
Deluxe heater with Defrost
2 speed windshield wipers
Turn Signal
Windshield Washer bag and floor pump
AM Radio and Antenna (will be converted to FM/CD input)
Rear Bumper
License Plate Support w/Light
Front Bumper Guards
Passenger Side Sun Visor
Passenger Side adjustable Mirror
Driver and Passenger Side Arm Rest
Non-Glare Day/Night Select Rearview Mirror
Dinsmore Compass
Glove Box Light
Cigarette lighter
Under Hood Light
Locking Fuel Cap
Traffic View Finder
Hood Ornament (1960-61 model yr. only)
Plaid Valve Covers
(Factory installed in certain models,
Dealer / GMC Sales Gimmick, ultra rare)


The really crazy part about the options is that some of the stuff is hard to imagine would even be considered an option even in 1960. Take for example the rear bumper, Cigg. lighter, Oil Filter.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Where can you buy the stainless steel trim around the windshield at? I have seen them on a lot of trucks! I so want this on my truck! And also the CHEVROLETE emblem on the Glove Box?
Anyone?

Windshield trim. I agree. A junked truck. I happen to stumble apon a truck with the trim so I cut it out and bought it. I don't remember what I paid but it wasn't much. I have it all down in my garage and I might use it on my truck. I even got the pieces that cover the seams. You can get the badge for the glove box at a supply house. I have a feeling most have them . They come in chrome or painted. I got the painted one as I thought it looked better.
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_044.html Top left hand corner of the page.

[fryco]

new member, heres my 62...

[shortbed70]

Nice truck fryco and welcome to the board. Whats some specs??

[joe231]

Nice!

[fryco]

650hp, alky billet dam best carb (explains really big 32gal cell), 350 block splayed mains, 4.030x3.875 forged bottom, roller cam, 13.5:1, custom fenderwell headers, turbo 350 w/brake and 4000 stall. jim meyer racing front end, moser fab 9" 4:56 35 spline spool, all wilwood 4 piston brakes. heavy rear frame mod. molded dash, all carbon autometer guages..... theres alot i'm forgeting

[1964C10]

Fryco, with all of that, 3 pictures just isn't gonna cut it ;-) j/k very nice truck, is going to be fun to drive!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Fryco, with all of that, 3 pictures just isn't gonna cut it ;-) j/k very nice truck, is going to be fun to drive!

Uhmm . . ... Don't you mean fly?

[aerotruk63]

That's what's nice about this forum we have truck styles that go everywhich way, very nice work fryco. What color are you thinking of?

[Strodder]

It's going to be a fun truck Fryco. Keep us posted.

[Wrecker55]

FRYCO.............I LIKE THAT

[fryco]

when i found this forum, i knew i found some like minded, more is better over kill kinda people.... lol!!! thanx for the props... i have more pics some are older. the first 2 i posted are how it sits today, waiting for the body man (a friend and he is swamped bad)

these new pics are of the fire wall. i moved the motor back like 5 or 6 inchs (from where the frontend kit said to put it) #1 sparkplug is on the balljoint centerline. it required a little bit of custom tin work to smooth it back in (for you guys with real good eyes, yes that is a wheelbarrow in the firewall. true temper i think... wait, wait.... i made it with a shot bag and hammer and a english wheel (thats what i tell my friends w/choppers), no its a wheelbarrow. lol!! 14 bucks can't go wrong!!

as everyone here knows the boxside wheel openings are tiny. big tires suck to change without a hoist and unpinning the coilovers. i don't have a hoist, so a friend (pictured) and i came up with a solution. the box hinges up on two 3/4" hiem joints on the cage (it will stand up vertical against the back of the cab)

[1964C10]

Originally Posted by fryco

wait, wait.... i made it with a shot bag and hammer and a english wheel (thats what i tell my friends w/choppers), no its a wheelbarrow. lol!! 14 bucks can't go wrong!!

That is classic!! Awesome. Welcome and hope you have as much fun here as I have.

[Wrecker55]

Thats a cool trick on the flip bed, hate the get it jacked up on stands and pull the coilovers ,then let the rear down so you can get the tires off drill

[fryco]

i know what you mean. i was sick of it just mocking it up.. mine can damn near lay frame. you can't get at all the lugs w/out lifting the chassis... and, there was never gunna be a box floor. just to much stuff to go around with the cage and lifting the frame rails up 8" my only real regret is i should've pinched the frame. i left it stock width. you put 345x55x15 on a 12" wheel everything gets real tight.

[jchav62]

fryco,

Awesome truck! That must be a scary ride! Great work and I can't wait to see more...