most original 60-66 truck in existence?

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

oem4me, nice idea for a thread. But, since you're a new member let me point out that "truck bashing" here is frowned upon. It's just not what this site's all about. If you see something that's not "your taste" just move on. It's very possible that a member here owns one of those trucks. I would guess if it were you, some of those comments wouldn't be appreciated.

Oops. Sorry. I really had no intention of "bashing" anybody's truck. My comments are based on mere observations from a preservation standpoint.
My bad. I'll be more careful from here on out.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

"truck bashing" here is frowned upon. It's just not what this site's all about. If you see something that's not "your taste" just move on.

Does not sound like bashing to me. The topic of this thread was "most original 60-66 trucks in existance". oem4me was just pointing out what was not original. The term "original" has been watered down so much that people lose sight of what is correct and not correct. I will say it is very hard to find a 100% period correct vehicle today, many have deviations from the factory for "personal taste" reasons. Even the 12K light blue tu tone 66 longbed had the original western mirrors removed (notice the 2 holes on top of the vent post in door) and a chrome passenger car mirror was installed. This thread is the chance to get it right for reference reasons, historical reasons and for new members to learn how the factory put them together. The turquiose '66 C 10, and the black 65 C 10 are excellent examples on this thread on the way these trucks were built. The rally wheels (post 1973) deviation is very typical in this era.

[markeb01]

WOW! Those are incredible.

[1960project]

I'm one of the guys that love there truck modified and custom but I loving this tread.

[kalirodding]

I'm not convinced that a lot or all of these trucks really have that many low miles. It's very easy to stop the odometer from spining. I even know people who do it on new trucks to keep the milege low. One month conected one moth disconected. Just saying, you never know.

[markeb01]

This was for sale on the internet for a long time, but I don’t remember if it was original or restored:

[rustbucket66]

All of them very cool, I bet they all still have that unique smell inside, something that goes away after a restoration. These trucks were mostly bought for work, which is why they all got beat up and rusted out.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by rustbucket66

All of them very cool, I bet they all still have that unique smell inside, something that goes away after a restoration. ...clip...

That smell is not something I want to go away on my 66.
Growing up, my Grandpa's 65 Chevy 4x4 had that smell.
It also had the whine of the SM465, with the rattle of 4-speed gearshift knob.
Of all the work I plan on doing to my 66, those are three things I will do my best to leave in my truck; it makes me think of Grandpa.

[swbapache]

I got this 1961 GMC from a guy who says it has been in a barn for 15 years. It has factory power steering and only 45,000 miles on it...with a 305 big block V6 and 3 speed on the tree. All the rust you see is surface rust and thats about it! Yep the picture makes it look ruff and does it no justice......but its all there. I can't wait to get started on this old GMC.

[duallyjams]

I seen another member use clr and a scotch pad clean all the rust off.

[swbapache]

hmmm....didn't think about that...thanks for the advice ..... going to try to start out with scotchbrite pads and clr....hoping that I dont have to take it all the way down to the metal....

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by swbapache

I got this 1961 GMC from a guy who says it has been in a barn for 15 years. It has factory power steering and only 45,000 miles on it...with a 305 big block V6 and 3 speed on the tree. All the rust you see is surface rust and thats about it! Yep the picture makes it look ruff and does it no justice......but its all there. I can't wait to get started on this old GMC.

Spray the whole thing down with phosphoric acid.
Rinse, and let dry.
Then Clear Coat.

[swbapache]

wont that eat up all the window rubber???.....show me a picture of what that would look like...I like the clear coat idea. Thanks

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by swbapache

show me a picture of what that would look like

[gabbin]

Man those are great looking trucks, outstanding! Although I'm of the realm of modifying, I do love and respect the originality pieces as well, so classic and classy.

[TwoFiftyShifter]

OEM4ME your truck is truly a sight.... to be that mint and gently used without any kind of overhaul. WOW.
Is that a Delco battery? Also that looks like th standard wheel, but without a closer look I'm not sure I recognize your horn button, I thought it would normally have the orange bowtie on it?

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

OEM4ME your truck is truly a sight.... to be that mint and gently used without any kind of overhaul. WOW.
Is that a Delco battery? Also that looks like th standard wheel, but without a closer look I'm not sure I recognize your horn button, I thought it would normally have the orange bowtie on it?

Thank you. The battery is a recent replacement. I couldn't even tell you what brand it is without looking at it first. I know it would look best with an old style Delco tar top in there, but those don't last very long and since the truck is rarely shown or driven, that money will stay in my pocket.
The horn button is orig standard for '66. The bowties are earlier.

[jonzcustomshop]

I am pretty sure this is a restored example, but it is very clean and as far as I can tell, alot of attention to factory correct detail.

at some point it was sold and the aluminium grille was replaced with a aftermarket chrome one, not sure if that was before or after these pics.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I am pretty sure this is a restored example, but it is very clean and as far as I can tell, alot of attention to factory correct detail.

at some point it was sold and the aluminium grille was replaced with a aftermarket chrome one, not sure if that was before or after these pics.

I am not a purist by any means... but a fawn colored firewall on a black truck....... firewalls were painted the trucks exterior color, right?

[oem4me]

Body color on all that I've seen. I had read somewhere that there were deviations on detail stuff like that, depending on the assembly plant.

[demckenz]

Mine built in Atlanta and has Fawn firewall. Red and white custom cab.

[greg65]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I am not a purist by any means... but a fawn colored firewall on a black truck....... firewalls were painted the trucks exterior color, right?

JQ72 (Josh) owned this truck for a good while. He hangs out on the 67-72 side. I sure he can give more history on this truck. This is the cleanest example of an original truck of this year that I have seen in person.

[lakeroadster]

The red truck DPowers posted also has the fawn colored firewall?
I like the look!

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I am not a purist by any means... but a fawn colored firewall on a black truck....... firewalls were painted the trucks exterior color, right?

here is my 63, original paint...
I think it depended on the plant, I have seen them both ways...

[sigshooter]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I am not a purist by any means... but a fawn colored firewall on a black truck....... firewalls were painted the trucks exterior color, right?

I bought this 63 recently for parts, it too has a fawn firewall on a red truck. judging by the original grease pen marker I would say it came that way from the factory