1966 gmc
 

Over a year ago I started looking for a 64-66 truck. There was one in a guys back yard that had been there for a while. I placed a note in his mail box and never heard anything. I ended up buying a 64 Chevrolet and got it going. Fast forward a year later....I get a call from a guy. He said I was interested in his truck and I had left a note. I told him that I had already found one but may be interested in his for the right price. I went to look at it and found a one owner very original 1966 GMC truck. I still didn't need it so I kind of low balled him a price. He thought for a minute and took the offer.

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My buddies and I aired up the tires and put it on the trailer. Had a little drama on the way home via a broken strap. The rear strap broke, came forward enough to allow one hook of the front strap to come off. This allowed the trucks rear wheels to go all the way off the trailer. As I was slowing down the truck went back onto the trailer and rear ended my Dodge. I was amazed there was so little damage. Moral of this....use chains!!

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A very small dent on my bumper...

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After cleaning the mouse nests out and getiing rid of the trash...

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Opened the glove box and found the original owners manual, warranty info and the protectoplate! There was also good documentation of the mileage.

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It will go on the back burner for a while but I like that it is so complete I cant bring myself to part it out.

Re: 1966 gmc
 

Great looking truck. I'd be willing to bet you'll never forget the story of bringing this one home. Glad it got there in one piece. Good thing they are built tough. Did the towing truck take much damage?

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Nice find, great adventure. That's never happened to me, cough, cough. 69 Blazer, rear axle rolled off the trailer and smoked out the exit ramp in Pa. Safety Chains after that front and back.

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The towing trucks bumper was dented very little and that was it. I still dont know how I didn't screw more up that day.

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Love the patina! Awesome truck! Last year I pulled a 66' LWB donor truck with a U-Haul dolly from about 20 miles from home. On the last mile I came to a stop and the same thing happened to me. The wheel straps had loosened up. Luckily, the chains stopped it before hitting my truck. What was a pita was getting it back on the dolly!

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wow that sucks, Im just curious did the strap itself break in two or did the stitches come out at the end were it loops though the hook

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Something that original may very well still have the build paper in the seat. Good for you!

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Nice truck.

I do want a canopy (not sure what you 'Mericans call it) on my truck when I get it.

I hear they are reasonably cheap to pick up.

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Beautiful Score!

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It broke in two. I think I had it over a sharp bracket on the bumper.

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I was looking for that but didnt see it. I plan to look for it when I remove the seat. It would have been shoved in the springs right?

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The camper shell?? It is nice but not really my style. I have it for sale on the net for 75.00 and nobody has bought it yet.....so yeah, they seem real cheap!

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Not sure if you are talking to me but I think the dry rotted tires on the donor deflated causing the strap to loosen.