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jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2009, 05:52 PM

here is a 60-65 deluxe steering wheel

protrash64 · 01-15-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

here is a 66 deluxe steering wheel

.......and A/C dash!!!!

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2009, 05:59 PM

60-65 standard wheel
66 standard wheel

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2009, 06:03 PM

door panel/inner door 60-63
door panel/inner door 64-66

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2009, 06:11 PM

62-66 chev. -same hood, but 62 has clear park light lenses, and 63-66 have amber

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2009, 06:28 PM

I don't have a good pic comparison, but the front bumper is different, 60-62, then 63-66, the main difference is in the bolt holes to the main frame rail, the earlier ones are closer together.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-15-2009, 07:02 PM

Shoot fire I didn't know that. My 62 has amber park lights. My dad had a 63 we used for parts. We probably switched them out and just forgot.

I agree with jchav62 This thread would make a good 'sticky'.
Have all the info and specs fellas can go by. We need the Gu-Rus to unite on that one. You can buy books on this. I bought a book just on 60-66 factory build specs! Found out that the cab was not true and in spec.

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

62-66 chev. -same hood, but 62 has clear park light lenses, and 63-66 have amber

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-15-2009, 07:33 PM

This is helpfull:

1960-66 Chevy Truck Factory Assembly Manual.
1960-1966 Reproduction Of Original. This is the manual that Chevrolet used to assemble new trucks after the body was delivered to the assembly plant. These are full of thousands of diagrams, exploded views & part numbers. This manual is useful when trying to identify & install unknown items or when trying to determine the proper orientation of each component. Covers the entire vehicle including optional equipment installations.

Contents
•General Information
• Labels & Stickers
• Vehicle ID Plate
• Vehicle Protect-O-Plate
• Lubrication
• Cements & Sealers
• Trim Heights
• Body
• Frame
• Suspension
• Brakes
• Engines
• Transmission
• Fuel & Exhaust
• Steering
• Wheels & Tires
• Sheet Metal - Radiator Grille
• Electrical
• Bumpers & Miscellaneous
This manual is perfect for the restorer or anyone working on one of these vehicles. Clear illustrations show exploded views along with part numbers, part number cross-referencing, torque, revisions, and more.

http://www.google.com/gwt/n?q=1960-1...hevytruck.html

*LILRED66* · 01-16-2009, 12:06 AM

Here is a brief description:

Zaynay · 01-16-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

here is a 66 deluxe steering wheel

So that's what that odd part was. The guy I got my 66 off of tossed all the broken parts on the dash, found that trim part in between the horn and wheel and didn't know where it went. Thanks.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-16-2009, 10:01 AM

More stuff!
http://books.google.com/books?id=aBu...ups,+1946-1972

http://books.google.com/books?id=WLc...rucks#PPA66,M1

Micmac · 01-16-2009, 12:49 PM

No "back-up" lights on 63 (at least mine).

502tripower · 01-16-2009, 01:05 PM

I think the backup lights were an option on all years 60-66.

63sbssbbw · 01-17-2009, 01:22 PM

My '61 has side glass steel window frames,whereas my '63 chevy and '63 GMC are frameless
Also IIRC '62-'63 GMC's had clear front signal lenses with glass amber bulb covers(inside the housing,behind the lens)and '64-'66 had amber lenses.
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**Corts60** · 01-17-2009, 02:28 PM

I believe the steel wrapped window glass was only on the custom trucks.

Here is a picture of a '60 GMC dash. The GMC dash was unchanged through out the 60-66 years with the exception of the instrument cluster
60-61

62-66

Micmac · 01-17-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 502tripower

I think the backup lights were an option on all years 60-66.

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jchav62 · 01-20-2009, 11:38 AM

I always thought reverse lights came out in '66. ???

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2009, 11:42 AM

Reverse lights were an option in '60-'65 and mandated by federal law, beginning in 1966 on trucks.

jchav62 · 01-20-2009, 11:48 AM

I see. That makes sense.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-20-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Reverse lights were an option in '60-'65 and mandated by federal law, beginning in 1966 on trucks.

Seat belts started in 1967 correct?

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-20-2009, 01:53 PM

I believe 67 was seat belts.

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2009, 05:32 PM

Reverse lights and seat belts were part of the federally mandated changes in trucks in 1966.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-20-2009, 05:37 PM

Anyone know the capacity of the in cab fuel tank was in these trucks? I'm guessing 18-20?

collins10672 · 01-20-2009, 06:05 PM

18 gallon was standard,20 gallon was an option if memory serves me correct

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2009, 06:12 PM

18 gallon - standard and 21 gallon - optional...I believe, but I don't have my 4-5-6 Chevy truck bible with me, right now.

01-15-2009, 05:52 PM	#26
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 Model year changes here is a 60-65 deluxe steering wheel Attached Images

01-15-2009, 05:59 PM	#28
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 Model year changes 60-65 standard wheel 66 standard wheel Attached Images

01-15-2009, 06:03 PM	#29
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 Model year changes door panel/inner door 60-63 door panel/inner door 64-66 Attached Images

01-15-2009, 06:11 PM	#30
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 Model year changes 62-66 chev. -same hood, but 62 has clear park light lenses, and 63-66 have amber Attached Images

01-15-2009, 06:28 PM	#31
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-66 Model year changes I don't have a good pic comparison, but the front bumper is different, 60-62, then 63-66, the main difference is in the bolt holes to the main frame rail, the earlier ones are closer together. Attached Images Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 01-15-2009 at 06:34 PM. Reason: changed year

01-15-2009, 07:33 PM	#33
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: 60-66 Model year changes This is helpfull: 1960-66 Chevy Truck Factory Assembly Manual. 1960-1966 Reproduction Of Original. This is the manual that Chevrolet used to assemble new trucks after the body was delivered to the assembly plant. These are full of thousands of diagrams, exploded views & part numbers. This manual is useful when trying to identify & install unknown items or when trying to determine the proper orientation of each component. Covers the entire vehicle including optional equipment installations. Contents •General Information • Labels & Stickers • Vehicle ID Plate • Vehicle Protect-O-Plate • Lubrication • Cements & Sealers • Trim Heights • Body • Frame • Suspension • Brakes • Engines • Transmission • Fuel & Exhaust • Steering • Wheels & Tires • Sheet Metal - Radiator Grille • Electrical • Bumpers & Miscellaneous This manual is perfect for the restorer or anyone working on one of these vehicles. Clear illustrations show exploded views along with part numbers, part number cross-referencing, torque, revisions, and more. http://www.google.com/gwt/n?q=1960-1...hevytruck.html __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 01-21-2009 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Little adjusting

01-16-2009, 12:06 AM	#34
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Here is a brief description: Attached Images

01-16-2009, 10:01 AM	#36
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: 60-66 Model year changes More stuff! http://books.google.com/books?id=aBu...ups,+1946-1972 http://books.google.com/books?id=WLc...rucks#PPA66,M1 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

01-16-2009, 12:49 PM	#37
Micmac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 490	Re: 60-66 Model year changes No "back-up" lights on 63 (at least mine). __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

01-16-2009, 01:05 PM	#38
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: 60-66 Model year changes I think the backup lights were an option on all years 60-66. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

01-17-2009, 01:22 PM	#39
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 60-66 Model year changes My '61 has side glass steel window frames,whereas my '63 chevy and '63 GMC are frameless Also IIRC '62-'63 GMC's had clear front signal lenses with glass amber bulb covers(inside the housing,behind the lens)and '64-'66 had amber lenses. T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d) Last edited by 63sbssbbw; 01-17-2009 at 01:22 PM. Reason: sp.

01-17-2009, 02:28 PM	#40
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 60-66 Model year changes I believe the steel wrapped window glass was only on the custom trucks. Here is a picture of a '60 GMC dash. The GMC dash was unchanged through out the 60-66 years with the exception of the instrument cluster 60-61 62-66 __________________ 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

01-20-2009, 11:38 AM	#42
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 60-66 Model year changes I always thought reverse lights came out in '66. ??? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 10-04-2010 at 06:19 PM.

01-20-2009, 11:42 AM	#43
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Reverse lights were an option in '60-'65 and mandated by federal law, beginning in 1966 on trucks.

01-20-2009, 11:48 AM	#44
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 60-66 Model year changes I see. That makes sense. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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01-20-2009, 01:53 PM	#46
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 60-66 Model year changes I believe 67 was seat belts. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-20-2009, 05:32 PM	#47
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Reverse lights and seat belts were part of the federally mandated changes in trucks in 1966.

01-20-2009, 05:37 PM	#48
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Anyone know the capacity of the in cab fuel tank was in these trucks? I'm guessing 18-20? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#49
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: 60-66 Model year changes 18 gallon was standard,20 gallon was an option if memory serves me correct

01-20-2009, 06:12 PM	#50
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 60-66 Model year changes 18 gallon - standard and 21 gallon - optional...I believe, but I don't have my 4-5-6 Chevy truck bible with me, right now. Last edited by LILRED66; 01-20-2009 at 06:12 PM.

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