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dtkarst

11-07-2013 08:40 PM

Need a few questions answered

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I will most likely be purchasing this 66 GMC and it has a running and driving V6 in it. It is a shortbed fleetside which I will mainly be buying for possible use on the bed. But My question is, is would it be worth trying ot put back together as there is quite a bit of rust in the cab, or would it be better to part? Is anyone on here in need of a big V6? ANy help would be good.

1963c-10

11-07-2013 09:59 PM

Re: Need a few questions answered

id put some front fenders and a hood on it and drive it

dtkarst

11-07-2013 11:58 PM

Re: Need a few questions answered

Ive thought about that, like i said the cab is really rusty, dont really know what it will take to make it road worthy

luvbowties

11-08-2013 11:43 AM

Re: Need a few questions answered

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Originally Posted by dtkarst (Post 6353361)

Ive thought about that, like i said the cab is really rusty, dont really know what it will take to make it road worthy

From the pics--and their quality--we can see lotsa surface rust, which is a very doable repair: media-blasting, and not a great amt. of time or cost. Critical areas of rust can be a different story, but again we cannot see the presence OR absence of it. From what we CAN see, do as already suggested: install hood and fenders and drive her!
Sam

TommyDuncan

11-08-2013 12:15 PM

Re: Need a few questions answered

Drive it...

Then if you find something you like better that needs a bed...

I recently bought a 62 with a V6. I kept reading it was a gutless boat anchor. I got it running and put a Holley 500 on it. It runs great and makes decent power. I'm in no hurry to change it.

There isn't much market for the V6s but 66 has a screw on oil filter which is desirable. It could also be a 351 which is more desirable than a 305.
I noticed that it has an automatic trans. That adapter and column is fairly in demand also.

jbgroby

11-09-2013 12:41 PM

Re: Need a few questions answered

Big enough horn though

dtkarst

11-15-2013 01:24 PM

Re: Need a few questions answered

Well Im not too familiar with these truck like my brother is. I can get it bought with a hood for $450. He says thats not a bad deal..anyone else?

PGSigns

11-15-2013 01:36 PM

Re: Need a few questions answered

I would buy it in a country second. A couple of fenders and it is a driver. Cab cant be but so bad you still have rockers on it.
Jimmy

62 Barnfind

11-16-2013 07:06 AM

Re: Need a few questions answered

Keep it and Drive it. You can find another bed.

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