How many '60 and '61 "Ugly Snout" trucks survive?

[Grizz1963]

I have noted that there are not a lot of these '60-'61 early trucks on here, or at least the photos are few and far between compared to the later "flat hood" trucks.

I have seen a few '60 and '61 trucks with later hoods on as well, no idea if it is a n issue with shame or preference.

So I was wondering how many of these very early trucks survive, either as resto/rodded or stashed away examples.

Also, I believe one can fit and interchange hoods on these trucks..... is that as easy as bolt on/bolt off and plug and play, or do you need to get different hinges, latches etc ?

Then my next question is, How often, and for how much could one see an "ugly snout" early hood for sale ?

If you have pics of your own very early '60's truck with early hood/bonnet, please do post up as well, as I am creating myself a file of photos of these trucks, seeing as we still want one of them.

Thanks for your comments and contributions as always.

[doobiebro]

Ugly....nope they look great!! Besides everybody wants one now..I believe they all bolt on to 60-66s.. Good luck finding one

[REDNOSE65]

I wrecked my truck...really sucks!!!
...but it's giving me a chance to do something different. I've always liked the 60-61 Chevy Apache.

[chevy_man5]

HEY!! Who are you calling ugly!! LOL

[62 short step]

My 61 4x4 I had.

[bonehead]

I had a 1961 LWB custom cab for 12 years before I sold it. The "ugly snout" was the best part of the trucks looks to me.

They are getting hard to find, I looked high and low for another 1961 but ended up with my "new" 1966 instead.

[robber grin]

I've been into this series of trucks for a LONG time and I have always loved the 60-61 Chevrolet hoods...

Unless you're in a favorable climate there's a lot to be said for finding a nice one that doesn't require financing.

I have a 61 C10 hood "rough" at the braces and a "perfect" 60 lcf hood that I hope to marry up soon. Not mine pictured but inspiring none the less...

I'll be running that on my 62 C10 if I don't mess it up trying... otherwise I have a decent 2-6 Chevy hood as a back-up so to speak.

The 60-61 GMC's are not my style but they do make a statement!

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by robber grin

I've been into this series of trucks for a LONG time and I have always loved the 60-61 Chevrolet hoods...

Unless you're in a favorable climate there's a lot to be said for finding a nice one that doesn't require financing.

I have a 61 C10 hood "rough" at the braces and a "perfect" 60 lcf hood that I hope to marry up soon. Not mine pictured but inspiring none the less...

I'll be running that on my 62 C10 if I don't mess it up trying... otherwise I have a decent 2-6 Chevy hood as a back-up so to speak.

The 60-61 GMC's are not my style but they do make a statement!

What is the difference in the park lamp bezels? I have a set, but they are different from yours. Mine are more plain... rather get some like yours.

[robber grin]

Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

What is the difference in the park lamp bezels? I have a set, but they are different from yours. Mine are more plain... rather get some like yours.

Those pictured are chrome 1960 Chevrolet bezels.

The green truck has painted 61 bezels.

I prefer the 60 style painted or either set when chromed.

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by robber grin

Those pictured are chrome 1960 Chevrolet bezels.

The green truck has painted 61 bezels.

I prefer the 60 style painted or either set when chromed.

Ok, well then yes. I have the 61 bezels and I agree I prefer the 60 style chromed. I will be ordering some real soon. Thanks for that information.

[markeb01]

I don’t have an early hood on my 1960 but here are a bunch of pics I’ve collected:

[markeb01]

[markeb01]

[markeb01]

Although they are now rare and desirable to restorers, I was a 12 year old car kid when the 1960’s were brand new and I thought the Chevy was cool looking and the GMC hood was hideous.

After Chevrolet spent millions designing the entire 1960 truck line with a space-age theme, it seemed that GMC was given a $50 budget and told to make it look different, so they made it as ugly as possible out of spite. After all the investment spent on Chevrolet styling, I was amazed the early GMC hood ever gained design committee approval and actually made it into production.

All these years later I’ve come to appreciate the uniqueness of the 1960-61 GMC hood, especially because so few have survived. Back in the 60’s – 70’s every person I knew with one of those hoods threw it away right after buying the truck and swapped to a 62-66 Chevy or GMC version instead.

From what limited production numbers I can find, it appears about 3 million 60-66 Chevy trucks and 744,000 GMC’s were produced during the same period. Of this total only 179K of these were 60-61 GMC’s (less than 5%). Considering how many were scrapped early in life, plus age and attrition I’d speculate they are nearly extinct now. Finding an excellent example of either a 60-61 Chevy or GMC hood at a reasonable price is very difficult today.

[markeb01]

By the way, any 60-66 Chevy or GMC pickup, suburban, or full size large truck hood will bolt on to any other 60-66 model. You just have to use the latch mechanism designed for the hood you're using. The 60-61 latch release hangs straight down. The 62-66 release points towards the drivers side. Some installations require a longer or shorter latch pin on the lower striker plate, while others do not.

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by markeb01

By the way, any 60-66 Chevy or GMC pickup, suburban, or full size large truck hood will bolt on to any other 60-66 model. You just have to use the latch mechanism designed for the hood you're using. The 60-61 latch release hangs straight down. The 62-66 release points towards the drivers side. Some installations require a longer or shorter latch pin on the lower striker plate, while others do not.

Technically, my Suburban is a '62, but I put the '60-'61 hood on it, with '60 turn signals and '61 grill. The instrument cluster is the full-gauge style, and the kick panel vents are '60/'61 with the cable levers.
It's just easier to tell everyone it's a '61.

My hood bolted right on, with no additional work required with the latch.

My son dislikes it, my wife wasn't really a fan... But there's something so "last age" with the design, I just had to have it... and on a Suburban, it totally changes the looks.

-Brad

[dtkarst]

Mine is indeed ugly haha

[RANDY COX]

Originally Posted by dtkarst

Mine is indeed ugly haha

That's Just;- Tough;- Lookin..

[oem4me]

These hoods have always seemed on the hideous side, but I must admit they are growing on me. UGLY is the new BEAUTIFUL!.

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by dtkarst

Mine is indeed ugly haha

I soooooo want one of those... factory 4x4, '60/'61 front, step-side long bed...
Dual spot lights, factory grill guard and a winch would make it perfect!

-Brad

[MusicMan70]

"Ugly Snout"....Man, youse kats just don't get it...Out is in, and In is Out, Daddieo Don't hate me because I'm Beautiful!

[McCoyAZ]

Finding a premium condition 60-61 hood is nearly impossible. Just finding the freakin hood is hard enough anymore.

I have a 64 short step that I just put a 61 Chevy hood on, it bolted right up but I have an issue with getting it to sit flush with the cowl on the back side. Trying to work that out.

Took it to a body shop and had the hood seams all welded so you no longer see them. Was supposed to be finished in 3 weeks and that was nearly 9 weeks ago, still waiting.

You see the flat hoods everywhere and rarely ever see the 60-61.

When I am finished with my '64, I hope for it to look like this.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by McCoyAZ

Finding a premium condition 60-61 hood is nearly impossible. Just finding the freakin hood is hard enough anymore.

I have a 64 short step that I just put a 61 Chevy hood on, it bolted right up but I have an issue with getting it to sit flush with the cowl on the back side. Trying to work that out.

Took it to a body shop and had the hood seams all welded so you no longer see them. Was supposed to be finished in 3 weeks and that was nearly 9 weeks ago, still waiting.

You see the flat hoods everywhere and rarely ever see the 60-61.

When I am finished with my '64, I hope for it to look like this.

That truck would give me many happy memories.

When you execute that, you will be a legend.

Look forward to it.

[best view]

i just bought 1 from pauls pickup parts and paid 500.00 it is so perfect its hard to believe its going on my 1960 4x4 short bed only thing not original was someone had put a 1962 hood on it now its perfect again

[60n60Apache]

This is my 60 Apache 2 yrs in.