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Down south truckin · 05-31-2006, 12:44 AM

got this on e-bay. this is the first vechicle i've bought on e-bay its rough but odd here are some pictures let me know what you think i should do with it

**Canadian694x4** · 05-31-2006, 01:23 AM

That Old Girl Has Been Worked Hard In It's Lifetime...Is that A ShortBox Truck?

Longhorn Man · 05-31-2006, 04:45 AM

yes it is... that's a somewhat rare bird... a beaten bird, but a rare one.

**Bob B.** · 05-31-2006, 04:49 AM

'68 4X4 V-6 short bed. Restore it! Ought to be unstoppable off road.

matthufham · 05-31-2006, 12:10 PM

what the heck is this? almost looks like an exhaust tube

Aarons72s · 05-31-2006, 12:17 PM

Aint that the heat riser tube for the air cleaner, I think?

Longhorn Man · 05-31-2006, 02:41 PM

KM series trucks are far and few between... I agree, it'd be unstopable.

JAKES 68GMC · 05-31-2006, 03:33 PM

Looks like a good restoration/fixer-upper. THat thing would be a beast off-road with SWB and the V6. They aren't rocket ships, but put a 500 Holley 2bbl on a good running GMC V6, and you'll be surprised how well they snap around. You won't win any speed races though.

Good find.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-31-2006, 04:23 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet find, did you make out good on it?

DW67c10 · 05-31-2006, 06:28 PM

that should buff out

Down south truckin · 06-01-2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet find, did you make out good on it?

yeah i think so $300.00 plus about 500 miles round trip like i said this is my first on e-bay i asked some ?s but the seller never replied but it was cheap so i bid the minimum and got it.the seller has a junkyard and even though he had it in a special area it still got some stuff taken off it that is what dissapointed me the auction said the trans was gone but you can see by the pics. alot more than the trans is missing. now i know why you guys call it evil-bay if someone wants to tackle this project i would consider getting rid of it if i could get my money back and a little something for my time Mike

67_C-30 · 06-02-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down south truckin

yeah i think so $300.00 plus about 500 miles round trip like i said this is my first on e-bay i asked some ?s but the seller never replied but it was cheap so i bid the minimum and got it.the seller has a junkyard and even though he had it in a special area it still got some stuff taken off it that is what dissapointed me the auction said the trans was gone but you can see by the pics. alot more than the trans is missing. now i know why you guys call it evil-bay if someone wants to tackle this project i would consider getting rid of it if i could get my money back and a little something for my time Mike

Is the engine stuck? I may interested in the truck if you do decide to sell it. I can see the Chattahoochee from my front porch, so I'm not too far away.

boraxman · 06-02-2006, 09:09 PM

SOMEBODY restore it

**Yukon Jack** · 05-31-2006, 07:17 PM

Pretty sure I've never seen that combination before. Cool!

*72CSTC5* · 05-31-2006, 09:11 PM

New cab, fenders, doors, front grille treatment, bed assembly, glass, wiring, upholstery, no problem.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 05-31-2006, 10:15 PM

Cool! I'd fix it up, too rare to part out.

thewishartkid · 05-31-2006, 10:28 PM

I dont think I've ever seen a V-6 after 1966.must be rare!

67_C-30 · 05-31-2006, 11:50 PM

V6's were available std up to '67 and could be dealer installed up to '69 IIRC. That is a cool old truck though!

tcoop68 · 06-01-2006, 12:00 AM

I had one of those v6's in a 65 short bed and when I pulled her out it was as heavy as a 454 big block,they got some metal in them for sure.

**special-K** · 06-01-2006, 06:19 AM

That`s a great project.I don`t think it`s so rough.It needs no more than what most need.Just looks worse,smashed grille vs dinged or dented,still needs replaced.What kind of paint did they use,water color?It`s almost all gone back to original paint.If you were closer,I`d snatch that up.

Chevrolet4x4s · 06-01-2006, 07:47 AM

Nice project......I believe that they were kind of like the the 4.3s of their day a big potent engine with two cylinders cut off.If I am not mistaken they were based off of the 348-409 w series engines.
Shane

JAKES 68GMC · 06-02-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet4x4s

Nice project......I believe that they were kind of like the the 4.3s of their day a big potent engine with two cylinders cut off.If I am not mistaken they were based off of the 348-409 w series engines.
Shane

No they are there own breed of engine. Ask anyone who owns one.

You got a smoking deal for 300 bucks, IMO. Does the sixer run?

Chevrolet4x4s · 06-01-2006, 07:50 AM

GMC V6 engine
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GMC produced a unique 60° V6 V6 engine from 1960 through 1978. The engine was available in 305, 351, 401 and 478 in³ (5.0, 5.8, 6.6, and 7.8 L) version. In late production there was also a 432 in³ (7.1 L) version with enlarged crankshaft journals. GM also made a 637 in³ (10.4 L) 60° V8 with twin balance shafts using the same general layout as the 305. Finally, there was a 702 in³ (11.5 L) "Twin Six" V12, which was basically two 351s placed end-to-end and was used in full-sized commercial trucks. A Diesel version was sold for marine applications as the ToroFlow.
Contents
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* 1 305
* 2 351
* 3 401
* 4 432
* 5 478
* 6 702
* 7 See also

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305

The 305 in³ (5.0 L) 305 had a 4.25 in (107.9 mm) bore. The 305 V6 was the standard pickup truck engine for GMC from 1960 to 1966, and was one of the first V6 engines produced by an American company.
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351

The 351 in³ (5.8 L) 351 was an enlarged 305. In 1972, the 351 was replaced by a 379.
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401

The engine was further enlarged for the 401 in³ (6.6 L) 401. this engine was used in the 67 model
[edit]

432

In late production there was also a 432 in³ (7.1 L) version with enlarged crankshaft journals.
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478

The 477.7 in³ (7.8 L) 478 was one of the largest V6 engines ever built. Gross output was 235 hp (175 kW) at 3200 rpm and 440 ft.lbf (597 Nm) at 1400 rpm. Bore was 5.125 in (130.2 mm) and stroke was 3.86 in (98 mm). It was introduced in 1963 in the 6500 series trucks.

It was superseded by the 1966 478M "Magnum" series, and production ended by 1974. Gross output was now 254 hp (189 kW) at 3700 rpm and 442 ft.lbf (599 Nm) at 1400 rpm.
[edit]

702

The massive 702 in³ (11.5 L) V12 "Twin Six" was offered in United States GMC commercial trucks, and as a special order option in Canada. It was simply a pair of 351 in³ (5.8 L) V6 engines mated together. It used two separate exhaust manifolds, two separate distributors, and other parts from the 351.
[edit]

See also

* GMC Straight-6 engine
* GMC V8 engine
* List of GM engines

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_V6_engine"

Categories: GMC engines

Chevrolet4x4s · 06-01-2006, 07:52 AM

These sites should be a help
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/EngineData.htm
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/V6powered.htm
Shane

Longhorn Man · 06-01-2006, 09:11 PM

You could get a CM or KM GMC truck (M stands for v-6) though 69 or 70, and possably special ordered after that.
I used to own a 69 GMC that was a CM truck.

05-31-2006, 12:44 AM	#1
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	odd old truck got this on e-bay. this is the first vechicle i've bought on e-bay its rough but odd here are some pictures let me know what you think i should do with it Attached Images

05-31-2006, 01:23 AM	#2
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05-31-2006, 04:45 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: odd old truck yes it is... that's a somewhat rare bird... a beaten bird, but a rare one.

05-31-2006, 04:49 AM	#4
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,321	Re: odd old truck '68 4X4 V-6 short bed. Restore it! Ought to be unstoppable off road. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: odd old truck what the heck is this? almost looks like an exhaust tube Attached Images

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Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: odd old truck Aint that the heat riser tube for the air cleaner, I think?

05-31-2006, 02:41 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: odd old truck KM series trucks are far and few between... I agree, it'd be unstopable.

05-31-2006, 03:33 PM	#8
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: odd old truck Looks like a good restoration/fixer-upper. THat thing would be a beast off-road with SWB and the V6. They aren't rocket ships, but put a 500 Holley 2bbl on a good running GMC V6, and you'll be surprised how well they snap around. You won't win any speed races though. Good find.

05-31-2006, 04:23 PM	#9
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05-31-2006, 11:50 PM	#18
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: odd old truck V6's were available std up to '67 and could be dealer installed up to '69 IIRC. That is a cool old truck though! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

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tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: odd old truck I had one of those v6's in a 65 short bed and when I pulled her out it was as heavy as a 454 big block,they got some metal in them for sure.

06-01-2006, 06:19 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: odd old truck That`s a great project.I don`t think it`s so rough.It needs no more than what most need.Just looks worse,smashed grille vs dinged or dented,still needs replaced.What kind of paint did they use,water color?It`s almost all gone back to original paint.If you were closer,I`d snatch that up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-01-2006, 07:47 AM	#21
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: odd old truck Nice project......I believe that they were kind of like the the 4.3s of their day a big potent engine with two cylinders cut off.If I am not mistaken they were based off of the 348-409 w series engines. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327 Last edited by Chevrolet4x4s; 06-01-2006 at 07:47 AM.

06-01-2006, 07:50 AM	#23
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: odd old truck GMC V6 engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search GMC produced a unique 60° V6 V6 engine from 1960 through 1978. The engine was available in 305, 351, 401 and 478 in³ (5.0, 5.8, 6.6, and 7.8 L) version. In late production there was also a 432 in³ (7.1 L) version with enlarged crankshaft journals. GM also made a 637 in³ (10.4 L) 60° V8 with twin balance shafts using the same general layout as the 305. Finally, there was a 702 in³ (11.5 L) "Twin Six" V12, which was basically two 351s placed end-to-end and was used in full-sized commercial trucks. A Diesel version was sold for marine applications as the ToroFlow. Contents [hide] * 1 305 * 2 351 * 3 401 * 4 432 * 5 478 * 6 702 * 7 See also [edit] 305 The 305 in³ (5.0 L) 305 had a 4.25 in (107.9 mm) bore. The 305 V6 was the standard pickup truck engine for GMC from 1960 to 1966, and was one of the first V6 engines produced by an American company. [edit] 351 The 351 in³ (5.8 L) 351 was an enlarged 305. In 1972, the 351 was replaced by a 379. [edit] 401 The engine was further enlarged for the 401 in³ (6.6 L) 401. this engine was used in the 67 model [edit] 432 In late production there was also a 432 in³ (7.1 L) version with enlarged crankshaft journals. [edit] 478 The 477.7 in³ (7.8 L) 478 was one of the largest V6 engines ever built. Gross output was 235 hp (175 kW) at 3200 rpm and 440 ft.lbf (597 Nm) at 1400 rpm. Bore was 5.125 in (130.2 mm) and stroke was 3.86 in (98 mm). It was introduced in 1963 in the 6500 series trucks. It was superseded by the 1966 478M "Magnum" series, and production ended by 1974. Gross output was now 254 hp (189 kW) at 3700 rpm and 442 ft.lbf (599 Nm) at 1400 rpm. [edit] 702 The massive 702 in³ (11.5 L) V12 "Twin Six" was offered in United States GMC commercial trucks, and as a special order option in Canada. It was simply a pair of 351 in³ (5.8 L) V6 engines mated together. It used two separate exhaust manifolds, two separate distributors, and other parts from the 351. [edit] See also * GMC Straight-6 engine * GMC V8 engine * List of GM engines Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_V6_engine" Categories: GMC engines __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

06-01-2006, 07:52 AM	#24
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: odd old truck These sites should be a help http://www.6066gmcguy.org/EngineData.htm http://www.6066gmcguy.org/V6powered.htm Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

06-01-2006, 09:11 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: odd old truck You could get a CM or KM GMC truck (M stands for v-6) though 69 or 70, and possably special ordered after that. I used to own a 69 GMC that was a CM truck.

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