Originally Posted by denverslim (Post 9054759)

My '66 C-20 is pretty original. I bought it from the original owner. He thought it was too white when he got it from the dealer so he had the dealer paint the trim insets red.
I have repainted the boards in the bed and replaced the split rims with later model wheels. Other than that she's an original. Keith

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY (Post 9054467)

Wonder Why it Has Rivets on Vin Tag?

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9054691)

Rivets are also used in this super low mileage '62 GMC. Probably same assembly plant, my guess Pontiac, Michigan.

Originally Posted by Steeveedee (Post 9054758)

My understanding is that rosettes were used then, and these appear to be pop rivets. I wouldn't touch that truck with a 10 foot pole without seriously good documentation.

Originally Posted by oem4me (Post 9054287)

Looks like it's worthy of a closer inspection. Suspiciously clean wheels and other concerns, like remnants of green paint on bedwood, when claimed "has had no paintwork".

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9055166)

I cant focus, either on my computer or phone well enough to tell if thats actually a rivet or the factory spot welded tag . Wish we could get a closer look. If thats what your seeing , fine but when these were welded , sometimes it left a bigger impression in the tag. That GMC script on the tag cant be reproduced . Ive tried . One of my tags was severely damaged so I just straightened it the best I could




1960-1962 GMC yes , round rivets . 1963-1964 was spot welded on GMC. 1964 they discovered these tags were falling off do to water getting behind them and freezing popping them off. This was mainly on cars of the era, not so much trucks. Then later they started using either rivets in 65 and some a combination has been found of one round and one Rosette .They went to all rosette rivets completely in 1966 . This is GMC only . Chevys were spot welded 60-64 , 65 round and rosette, 66 all rosette . This does have the P in the vin for Pontiac.



Rosette was not used till 1965-1966

Originally Posted by EdWeeds (Post 9055129)

I am new to this forum as I just purchased a "bone stock" 66 C10 SWB Step side. Somewhat rare MT 327. Seller/dealer said that a restoration was done in 2019, which appears to have been primarily cosmetic, repainting the frame and body (in original color) etc. Not sure where the fender badges are, maybe aftermarket replacement fenders. Original wiring has given me fits chasing down shorts and bad grounds. Other than a complete tune up and running some dedicated grounds I am probably going to leave it as is. Maybe power steering as tight turns are an effort.

Originally Posted by EdWeeds (Post 9055129)

I am new to this forum as I just purchased a "bone stock" 66 C10 SWB Step side. Somewhat rare MT 327. Seller/dealer said that a restoration was done in 2019, which appears to have been primarily cosmetic, repainting the frame and body (in original color) etc. Not sure where the fender badges are, maybe aftermarket replacement fenders. Original wiring has given me fits chasing down shorts and bad grounds. Other than a complete tune up and running some dedicated grounds I am probably going to leave it as is. Maybe power steering as tight turns are an effort.

Originally Posted by oem4me (Post 9054287)

Looks like it's worthy of a closer inspection. Suspiciously clean wheels and other concerns, like remnants of green paint on bedwood, when claimed "has had no paintwork".

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9055552)

Hopefully these pictures post, he just sent them

Originally Posted by yote1234 (Post 9055550)

60-66... i thank you for your reply! i learn a lot from you and this site, you are a warehouse of information and again i thank you sir.

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9055778)

Thanks 60-66 for posting those "true barn find" photos. Reminds me of your red '66 GMC when you first got it. Owner took a few liberties to spruce it up, but, IMO, looks better with black wall tires and painted mirrors.

Originally Posted by yote1234 (Post 9055550)

60-66... i thank you for your reply! i learn a lot from you and this site, you are a warehouse of information and again i thank you sir.

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9055778)

Thanks 60-66 for posting those "true barn find" photos. Reminds me of your red '66 GMC when you first got it. Owner took a few liberties to spruce it up, but, IMO, looks better with black wall tires and painted mirrors.

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9054705)

Thanks for posting Sodly, excellent addition to this thread.

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9056858)

I hope they took their time cleaning and polishing, would hate to see unecessary burn marks from a buffer. There is no better original paint reviver than you Sodly!

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9055172)

That paint in the bed Pontiac didn't paint the wood body color.

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9057071)

Question about the ivory white paint process on outside of bed. Did GMC take a completely white bed panel and repaint the bottom section body color or was the body panel all one color and white was added to the top? Or in other words, is the top section 100% white and the bottom section 100% body color?

Originally Posted by sodly (Post 9056763)

It got me fired up! Right in your back yard there, Bruce! Wonder if he'll get anywhere near his asking price. Pretty crazy.

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9057071)

Question about the ivory white paint process on outside of bed. Did GMC take a completely white bed panel and repaint the bottom section body color or was the body panel all one color and white was added to the top? Or in other words, is the top section 100% white and the bottom section 100% body color?

Originally Posted by sscooter (Post 9057544)

If you look at how thin the green paint is on the bedside, you can see that it is definitely painted white beneath.

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9057535)

I offered 25K after the auction and it seemed , well , Ill just say he wasn't happy :lol:

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9057776)

IMO, 25K would be right in the ball park and playing it safe. I put the original '63 cost ( approx $2600? ) into the CPI and it came out around 24K. If it was loaded with the options your red '66 has, 30K+.

Originally Posted by oem4me (Post 9060044)

I'll politely disagree. The 63 money may equal 24K today with inflation, but one cant just go pick up a brand new 1963 truck from their local dealer anymore. All orig, low mile survivors are increasingly rare these days. Calculating the value of rarity isn't so simple.
For instance, if you were to plug in the original cost of a pack of baseball cards from back in the day, inflation would show a value of just a few dollars in todays money. Tell that to those that are currently paying millions for a single rare card, gum not included. Lol!

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9059840)

Heres another Barn find GMC .

Originally Posted by oem4me (Post 9060044)

I'll politely disagree. The 63 money may equal 24K today with inflation, but one cant just go pick up a brand new 1963 truck from their local dealer anymore. All orig, low mile survivors are increasingly rare these days. !

Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 9060070)

Your right oem4me, the CPI is about price of a generic gallon of milk or a generic hammer. A piece of Americana that is rare and desirable is a whole different ballgame. I'm old school, don't like paying collector car prices, still thinking it's used vehicle in outstanding condition price.

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9060729)

So , what do you guys think its really worth ? The 63 GMC ? I've been looking to buy a truck and haven't added anything in two years worth mentioning. I respect and am not complaining about current markets , but I think I'm out of touch anymore for pricing .

Originally Posted by oem4me (Post 9060764)

As far as this truck or any other collector car goes, the old saying that "it's only worth what someone will pay" is true. It's hard to say why the bidding on the GMC didn't go higher, but that week it didn't attract all the right buyers, I guess. It takes more than one to drive an auction.

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9060729)

So , what do you guys think its really worth ? The 63 GMC ? I've been looking to buy a truck and haven't added anything in two years worth mentioning. I respect and am not complaining about current markets , but I think I'm out of touch anymore for pricing .

Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 9061182)

As for Barret or Mecum Factorystock , I've watched a lot of survivors not bring anywhere near what this guy wants on the 63. Right now the trend is LS builds for the money at auctions it seems .

Originally Posted by theastronaut (Post 9061267)

Kinda sad that there are so few people willing to pay for stock or well preserved original trucks, everyone wants efi, power steering, and disc brakes or they're not interested.

Originally Posted by chevy barn (Post 9061592)

I bought this grain truck a couple of years ago from southern Saskatchewan with 34k miles . All original right down to the tires , spark plugs wires , even the T3 head lights .The farmer said I was 3th in line to look at it he was asking $4500 , my chances didn't look good . I phoned back the next morning and offered him $5000, he was happy and I was really happy when he said ok . I put new tires rear wheel cylinders and a muffler on it . Many hours to cut polish and clean it up . I'ts not a pick up but I put more miles on it then my burb . Love it with no regrets i'ts all what the person likes