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DetroitDan · 05-03-2011, 11:22 AM

Whoa! I just found some more interesting data, I'm actually surprised it didn't come up sooner. According to a link in another post, a buyers guide for 60-66s, ALL GMCs in that year were leaf sprung in the rear, while Chevys, whether 1/2 or 3/4 were coil. That makes me like the GMC even more. Lot easier and more options to beef up the rearend imo.
Funny, at first I was considering swapping the grille, hood and other GMC specific stuff to make it a Chevy, because I am a diehard Chevy guy. But looking at them in pictures, (and knowing about the rear springs), I'm actually liking the GMC better. I still love the Chevy, but I gotta admit the 4 headlights makes a big difference.

05-03-2011, 11:22 AM	#12
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: 65 GMC questions Whoa! I just found some more interesting data, I'm actually surprised it didn't come up sooner. According to a link in another post, a buyers guide for 60-66s, ALL GMCs in that year were leaf sprung in the rear, while Chevys, whether 1/2 or 3/4 were coil. That makes me like the GMC even more. Lot easier and more options to beef up the rearend imo. Funny, at first I was considering swapping the grille, hood and other GMC specific stuff to make it a Chevy, because I am a diehard Chevy guy. But looking at them in pictures, (and knowing about the rear springs), I'm actually liking the GMC better. I still love the Chevy, but I gotta admit the 4 headlights makes a big difference. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.