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sams60gmc · 11-23-2014, 09:52 PM

Stumbled on to this truck thru a friend. 66 GMC custom cab big back window long bed with the perfect patina.
Body is super solid and the interior is in excellent shape, we believe it's a 2 owner truck.
Put a deposit down on it yesterday and hopefully picking it up Tuesday if the current owner has a chance to get the camper off.
Plans are to preserve the patina and get it running and driving for now.
Then to do a quick parallel 4 link with a watts, fabricated raised crossmember in the front, with the 350/350 combo I have for my 60 since that's a ways down the road.
Now for the pics.

markeb01 · 11-23-2014, 10:28 PM

Nice truck with all the trim! Good for you!

sams60gmc · 12-02-2014, 02:04 PM

Brought it home on friday.

duallyjams · 12-02-2014, 04:15 PM

That's a clean looking GMC. Take lots of pics.

Bomp · 12-05-2014, 12:04 AM

Sweet lookin truck.

hopped up · 12-05-2014, 12:13 AM

Nice truck! Am I the only one that doesn't get why gmc put that square trim on the cab?

sams60gmc · 12-08-2014, 12:13 PM

I've been working on the truck a bit lately. Buffing on it with some 000 steel wool and some CLR Remover. I love how its looking, lots of potential under that oxidation.
Also trying to line up a rear end for the truck, been working on my 4 link parts also. Something simple, probably a really beefy parallel 4 link with a watts.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-08-2014, 12:37 PM

Howdy to another fellow Oregon member. Yer only 36 miles from me. Hope to see ya cruising around Grants Pass one day. Nice truck.

CRGRS 66 · 12-08-2014, 05:55 PM

Nice looking truck! The grill looks to be in great shape, and nice to see the custom cab badges intact.

creep · 12-10-2014, 02:27 PM

Nice find!

sams60gmc · 12-22-2014, 02:10 PM

Thanks guys. Finally had a chance to get some good pictures taken of the truck. I have the whole passenger side of it done with the CLR. After the rest of it is done I'll grab some Patina Preserver and spray it down...
Also I got it running, with just a little love to the points

duallyjams · 12-23-2014, 10:47 PM

V6 with power steering and a 4way flasher on a soon to be a CLR truck.

flashed · 12-23-2014, 11:34 PM

What is patina preserver ?

sams60gmc · 12-29-2014, 02:17 PM

Its a aresol product from Eastwood to spray over your paint to preserve the look of your patina, its pretty neat.

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-pat...r-aerosol.html

McMurphy · 12-29-2014, 03:26 PM

Wow... all that door and window trim !!
Awesome.

I wish I could find the GMC Custom emblems that go up in the sail panel area.
I always thought they were the coolest of all the Custom emblems made for these rigs. (except mine of course, but mine are over the top a little)

Congrats on the addition, hope you are haveing a great holiday season !!

turbohounds · 12-29-2014, 06:39 PM

Great looking project truck - I agree with McMurphy, wish mine would have still had the GMC custom emblems.

flashed · 12-29-2014, 07:46 PM

That is one great looking truck .

sams60gmc · 02-03-2015, 12:07 PM

Not too much to report. I put my refurbished tank out of my 60 into this truck, flushed all the fuel lines and installed a electric pump.
Also Ive been working on some 4 link parts. Hopefully picking up a Trans Am rear end this week to toss under it.
Also bought myself a little birthday present. I thought these little fold up welding tables were kinda neat so I finally splurged on one...

OldGMJon · 02-04-2015, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hopped up

Nice truck! Am I the only one that doesn't get why gmc put that square trim on the cab?

Kinda looks a bit cheezy to me...my 66' GMC came with it. I pulled it off thinking someone just fashioned it there and it wasn't all complete anyway.

sams60gmc · 11-29-2015, 02:21 AM

Been quite a while since ive had a chance to work on this thing... had a few days during this holiday weekend to get busy... I brought the frame table in and got to work installing the new rear frame section and front fabricated crossmember.

sams60gmc · 11-29-2015, 02:22 AM

11-23-2014, 09:52 PM	#1
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Stumbled on to this truck thru a friend. 66 GMC custom cab big back window long bed with the perfect patina. Body is super solid and the interior is in excellent shape, we believe it's a 2 owner truck. Put a deposit down on it yesterday and hopefully picking it up Tuesday if the current owner has a chance to get the camper off. Plans are to preserve the patina and get it running and driving for now. Then to do a quick parallel 4 link with a watts, fabricated raised crossmember in the front, with the 350/350 combo I have for my 60 since that's a ways down the road. Now for the pics. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718 Last edited by sams60gmc; 11-23-2014 at 09:58 PM. Reason: Picture issues.

11-23-2014, 10:28 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Nice truck with all the trim! Good for you! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

12-02-2014, 02:04 PM	#3
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Brought it home on friday. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

12-02-2014, 04:15 PM	#4
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. That's a clean looking GMC. Take lots of pics. __________________ 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!

12-05-2014, 12:04 AM	#5
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Sweet lookin truck.

12-05-2014, 12:13 AM	#6
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Nice truck! Am I the only one that doesn't get why gmc put that square trim on the cab?

12-08-2014, 12:13 PM	#7
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. I've been working on the truck a bit lately. Buffing on it with some 000 steel wool and some CLR Remover. I love how its looking, lots of potential under that oxidation. Also trying to line up a rear end for the truck, been working on my 4 link parts also. Something simple, probably a really beefy parallel 4 link with a watts. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

12-08-2014, 12:37 PM	#8
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,402	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Howdy to another fellow Oregon member. Yer only 36 miles from me. Hope to see ya cruising around Grants Pass one day. Nice truck. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-08-2014, 05:55 PM	#9
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Nice looking truck! The grill looks to be in great shape, and nice to see the custom cab badges intact. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

12-10-2014, 02:27 PM	#10
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Nice find! __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

12-22-2014, 02:10 PM	#11
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Thanks guys. Finally had a chance to get some good pictures taken of the truck. I have the whole passenger side of it done with the CLR. After the rest of it is done I'll grab some Patina Preserver and spray it down... Also I got it running, with just a little love to the points __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

12-23-2014, 10:47 PM	#12
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. V6 with power steering and a 4way flasher on a soon to be a CLR truck. __________________ 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!

12-23-2014, 11:34 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. What is patina preserver ?

12-29-2014, 02:17 PM	#14
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Its a aresol product from Eastwood to spray over your paint to preserve the look of your patina, its pretty neat. http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-pat...r-aerosol.html __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

12-29-2014, 03:26 PM	#15
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Wow... all that door and window trim !! Awesome. I wish I could find the GMC Custom emblems that go up in the sail panel area. I always thought they were the coolest of all the Custom emblems made for these rigs. (except mine of course, but mine are over the top a little) Congrats on the addition, hope you are haveing a great holiday season !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1



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12-29-2014, 06:39 PM	#16
turbohounds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 31	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Great looking project truck - I agree with McMurphy, wish mine would have still had the GMC custom emblems.

12-29-2014, 07:46 PM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. That is one great looking truck .

02-03-2015, 12:07 PM	#18
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Not too much to report. I put my refurbished tank out of my 60 into this truck, flushed all the fuel lines and installed a electric pump. Also Ive been working on some 4 link parts. Hopefully picking up a Trans Am rear end this week to toss under it. Also bought myself a little birthday present. I thought these little fold up welding tables were kinda neat so I finally splurged on one... __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-29-2015, 02:21 AM	#20
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Been quite a while since ive had a chance to work on this thing... had a few days during this holiday weekend to get busy... I brought the frame table in and got to work installing the new rear frame section and front fabricated crossmember. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-29-2015, 02:22 AM	#21
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. more from the progress this weekend Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-29-2015, 11:57 AM	#22
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,402	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. Looks good! If I'm ever up that way with my 64 GMC I wanna come see your progress. lol __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-29-2015, 02:21 PM	#23
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. You'll love working off that frame table. Great progress.

11-29-2015, 07:10 PM	#24
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Sams60gmc's new 66 GMC project. that's a nice set up __________________ 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!

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