Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HavinSomeFun · 08-02-2009, 07:20 PM

I've been a 67-72 guy so I have to ask what do I need to look out for on this truck? All I know is it is a 64 without an Engine and Trans. It is supposed to be in excellent shape.... Any suggestions? Trouble spots? Common rust areas?

protrash64 · 08-02-2009, 07:42 PM

If you are familiar with 67-72 you will have a good idea of what to look at. They share the same stuff; rockers, toe kick area, around the windows, door hinge area's for rust. The frames are almost identical. I guess you dont have to worry about how it runs.......

You can get just about anything for them now....more expensive than 67-72, generally speaking.

Good luck and hope it's a nice truck.

HavinSomeFun · 08-02-2009, 08:58 PM

good info. Thanks and wish me luck.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-02-2009, 09:26 PM

and cab mounts

Alan's Classic · 08-02-2009, 09:48 PM

I agree with all of the above. Hoods are not available unless you risk a fiber glass one. I don't think, from what I have read, are worth the money. I saw a fibreglass hood yesterday on a truck that was cracking in half due to the spring tension was too much for it. Someone put 3 links of chain on the hood springs to reduce the tension. I bought a parts truck that was a 66 cab on a 65 frame with a 62 bed. Good luck

ChevLoRay · 08-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Kevin, I would like to see it, too. I called the guy Sunday nite. Said he'd be there after 11AM. Anyway, we'll see how it goes. I was wondering how the cab would fit onto my chassis......Good luck on the "ifs".

08-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) I've been a 67-72 guy so I have to ask what do I need to look out for on this truck? All I know is it is a 64 without an Engine and Trans. It is supposed to be in excellent shape.... Any suggestions? Trouble spots? Common rust areas? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

08-02-2009, 07:42 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) If you are familiar with 67-72 you will have a good idea of what to look at. They share the same stuff; rockers, toe kick area, around the windows, door hinge area's for rust. The frames are almost identical. I guess you dont have to worry about how it runs....... You can get just about anything for them now....more expensive than 67-72, generally speaking. Good luck and hope it's a nice truck. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-02-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) good info. Thanks and wish me luck. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

08-02-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) and cab mounts __________________ 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

08-02-2009, 09:48 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) I agree with all of the above. Hoods are not available unless you risk a fiber glass one. I don't think, from what I have read, are worth the money. I saw a fibreglass hood yesterday on a truck that was cracking in half due to the spring tension was too much for it. Someone put 3 links of chain on the hood springs to reduce the tension. I bought a parts truck that was a 66 cab on a 65 frame with a 62 bed. Good luck __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Going to look at a 64 GMC SWB (first one) Kevin, I would like to see it, too. I called the guy Sunday nite. Said he'd be there after 11AM. Anyway, we'll see how it goes. I was wondering how the cab would fit onto my chassis......Good luck on the "ifs". __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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