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jtj143 · 12-28-2011, 11:08 PM

Here folks is a '65 GMC Suburban! 305 BB V6, 3 speed 4wd. The odometer reads 72xxx miles.

An old high school classmate of mine had this truck for the last 10 years or so. I happened to run across it on facebook. The fellow and I had graduated together, but didn't really know each other. Anyway, I first became aware of this Beast in September. Of 2010. At that time he did not want to part with the truck. I contacted him again in August of this year, and we made the deal on the 26th (Merry Christmas!!).

I've been threatening the family that I'd buy this, and they were all praying that I wouldn't. We have three daughters, the oldest of which will be driving in a year and a half. In a quest to find a safe, slow, easy-to-repair vehicle these old trucks kept coming to mind. The wife finally agreed that it may be fun, and would at least be a novelty.

Haven't done much yet but cut the winch mount off the front. I love the V6, and my wife loves the column shift 3 speed. I think she has more fun in the truck than I do. The girls are not too thrilled, but at least one sees potential in the ol' girl.

We have plans for a minor restoration with most focus on making it safer and 'cuter'

I will have tons of questions as we work through and upgrade the different systems. You guys have a tremendous amount of skill, knowledge, and experience. Hope I can make the truck a little better than it is.

68panelman · 12-28-2011, 11:21 PM

Sounds like a plan, Awesome truck. I miss my 69 k2500 V6

punk17 · 12-28-2011, 11:33 PM

Looks like good one to start with we need one too, our a wagon. Theirs 4 of us now so we all can't ride in the truck (maybe a seatbelt in the bed)!!!

Narxoleptic Customs · 12-28-2011, 11:39 PM

My daughter is 2 and I've planned at least 5 cars for her... It'll b really fun for y'all to build this together. Even if u end up buying her a Civic to drive around, she will always remember working on it w u.
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**MusicMan70** · 12-29-2011, 12:48 AM

Congratulations! Nice find and kudos on your persistency.ics please; interior and engine.Love me some GMC V-6 action.

duallyjams · 12-29-2011, 09:10 AM

Good info here http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ and there are some good threads on here on V6 upgrades.

1963c-10 · 12-29-2011, 09:13 AM

Congrats on the great find. Now the real fun starts.

Turkey · 12-29-2011, 11:13 AM

Santa was very good to you!

biohazardbill · 12-29-2011, 11:41 AM

Just tell the girls Bella drives a similiar vehicle ... might help out, it did with my daughter lol

Iron-Butt · 12-29-2011, 11:52 AM

Looks good. The best thing I did was put my daughter in a big 4x4 chevy thruck when she was 16. She came out of a (not her fault) accident safely. The other car was totaled but her truck had minor damage.

jimmydean · 12-29-2011, 12:24 PM

Nice find!

My daughter doesn't mind dad's "ugly truck' because she knows when it's all done, it will be nice. When it's done

Andyboy · 12-29-2011, 12:38 PM

Nice score! Pics of v6 please.

**Captainfab** · 12-30-2011, 01:31 AM

IMO you can't go wrong with a Suburban for a family vehicle. We had 3 memorable trips in our '66 with the kids.

**Corts60** · 12-30-2011, 02:15 AM

That is great and, whether the girls know it or not, they will come to appreciate it later in life. Nice score!

jtj143 · 12-30-2011, 01:10 PM

I appreciate the encouraging words...some of the girls are still less than excited, but I think the idea is growing on them!
Here are a few more pics;

Passenger floorboard is in horrible shape;

The drip rail is pretty rough too;

These old decals are neato...

Glad to have the owners manual!

More pictures here if you're interested...
https://picasaweb.google.com/LazySpr...eat=directlink

**aerotruk63** · 12-30-2011, 03:45 PM

glos55 · 12-30-2011, 03:48 PM

Love the Lake Placid sticker!

12-28-2011, 11:08 PM	#1
jtj143 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dotsonville, Tennessee Posts: 194	Welp, we bought it! Here folks is a '65 GMC Suburban! 305 BB V6, 3 speed 4wd. The odometer reads 72xxx miles. An old high school classmate of mine had this truck for the last 10 years or so. I happened to run across it on facebook. The fellow and I had graduated together, but didn't really know each other. Anyway, I first became aware of this Beast in September. Of 2010. At that time he did not want to part with the truck. I contacted him again in August of this year, and we made the deal on the 26th (Merry Christmas!!). I've been threatening the family that I'd buy this, and they were all praying that I wouldn't. We have three daughters, the oldest of which will be driving in a year and a half. In a quest to find a safe, slow, easy-to-repair vehicle these old trucks kept coming to mind. The wife finally agreed that it may be fun, and would at least be a novelty. Haven't done much yet but cut the winch mount off the front. I love the V6, and my wife loves the column shift 3 speed. I think she has more fun in the truck than I do. The girls are not too thrilled, but at least one sees potential in the ol' girl. We have plans for a minor restoration with most focus on making it safer and 'cuter' I will have tons of questions as we work through and upgrade the different systems. You guys have a tremendous amount of skill, knowledge, and experience. Hope I can make the truck a little better than it is. __________________ '65 GMC Suburban 4X4, '71 GMC 4X4 LWB - The Yellow Eyed Monster, '86 C10 Silverado - Oldest Daughter's Pickup, '88 S15 GMC Work Truck, '95 GMC SLE 4X4 - Second Daughter's Truck, '99 K1500 GMC Suburban Road Trip Machine, 2000 C2500 W/T Utility Bed Work Truck, '03 Silverado - Wife's Grocery Getter

12-28-2011, 11:21 PM	#2
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,464	Re: Welp, we bought it! Sounds like a plan, Awesome truck. I miss my 69 k2500 V6

12-28-2011, 11:33 PM	#3
punk17 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: decatur, alabama Posts: 31	Re: Welp, we bought it! Looks like good one to start with we need one too, our a wagon. Theirs 4 of us now so we all can't ride in the truck (maybe a seatbelt in the bed)!!!

12-28-2011, 11:39 PM	#4
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Welp, we bought it! My daughter is 2 and I've planned at least 5 cars for her... It'll b really fun for y'all to build this together. Even if u end up buying her a Civic to drive around, she will always remember working on it w u. Posted via Mobile Device

12-29-2011, 12:48 AM	#5
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,851	Re: Welp, we bought it! Congratulations! Nice find and kudos on your persistency.ics please; interior and engine.Love me some GMC V-6 action. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

12-29-2011, 09:10 AM	#6
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Welp, we bought it! Good info here http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ and there are some good threads on here on V6 upgrades. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-29-2011, 09:13 AM	#7
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Welp, we bought it! Congrats on the great find. Now the real fun starts. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-29-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Welp, we bought it! Santa was very good to you! __________________

12-29-2011, 11:41 AM	#9
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Welp, we bought it! Just tell the girls Bella drives a similiar vehicle ... might help out, it did with my daughter lol

12-29-2011, 11:52 AM	#10
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Welp, we bought it! Looks good. The best thing I did was put my daughter in a big 4x4 chevy thruck when she was 16. She came out of a (not her fault) accident safely. The other car was totaled but her truck had minor damage. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-29-2011, 12:24 PM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Welp, we bought it! Nice find! My daughter doesn't mind dad's "ugly truck' because she knows when it's all done, it will be nice. When it's done __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-29-2011, 12:38 PM	#12
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Welp, we bought it! Nice score! Pics of v6 please.

12-30-2011, 01:31 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Welp, we bought it! IMO you can't go wrong with a Suburban for a family vehicle. We had 3 memorable trips in our '66 with the kids. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-30-2011, 02:15 AM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: Welp, we bought it! That is great and, whether the girls know it or not, they will come to appreciate it later in life. Nice score! __________________ 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/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-30-2011, 01:10 PM	#15
jtj143 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dotsonville, Tennessee Posts: 194	Re: Welp, we bought it! I appreciate the encouraging words...some of the girls are still less than excited, but I think the idea is growing on them! Here are a few more pics; Passenger floorboard is in horrible shape; The drip rail is pretty rough too; These old decals are neato... Glad to have the owners manual! More pictures here if you're interested... https://picasaweb.google.com/LazySpr...eat=directlink __________________ '65 GMC Suburban 4X4, '71 GMC 4X4 LWB - The Yellow Eyed Monster, '86 C10 Silverado - Oldest Daughter's Pickup, '88 S15 GMC Work Truck, '95 GMC SLE 4X4 - Second Daughter's Truck, '99 K1500 GMC Suburban Road Trip Machine, 2000 C2500 W/T Utility Bed Work Truck, '03 Silverado - Wife's Grocery Getter



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12-30-2011, 03:45 PM	#16
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