Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-03-2011, 08:28 PM

There is a 1960 or 1961 C70 fire truck in the town that I live. It has been out of service for several years. I have been trying to buy it for the last couple years and now they finally want me to make an offer. This is not a "what is it worth tread" but I am trying to figure out what is useable. I do not have any trucks this body style and I am not sure what is needed or wanted. I am mainly interested in the 348 engine and will probably part out the rest. Is there anything I should check out or see if it has? I need to turn in a bid by Sunday and trying to figure out what to look at and if there is any special options to look for. It was raining today but I will try to get pictures tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any information or advise.

**aerotruk63** · 11-03-2011, 09:13 PM

The hood is sought after if it's in good shape. Doors of course. Cab is usable but is not just a straight bolt on and being a fire truck has a lot of extra holes. Spotlights through the cowl? Front clip, if someone needs those wide fenders. Solid Running Boards? Dash carved for radio? Pictures would definitely help.
Options on a fire truck? Aluminum trim? Passenger Sun Visor? Tach Dash? Vacuum Gauge? Clock? Grab Assist Handle? Aluminum Grille? Cloth Seat? Sliding Rear Window? Chrome Accented Dash Knobs?

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-03-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

The hood is sought after if it's in good shape. Doors of course. Cab is usable but is not just a straight bolt on and being a fire truck has a lot of extra holes. Spotlights through the cowl? Front clip, if someone needs those wide fenders. Solid Running Boards? Dash carved for radio? Pictures would definitely help.
Options on a fire truck? Aluminum trim? Passenger Sun Visor? Tach Dash? Vacuum Gauge? Clock? Grab Assist Handle? Aluminum Grille? Cloth Seat? Sliding Rear Window? Chrome Accented Dash Knobs?

It does have spot lights but I think they are thru the a-pillar. I did notice the truck only had a drivers sunvisor. Rear window is solid and has been painted. A lot of good information and questions to answers to. I will get pictures tomorrow night. Thanks

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

The hood is sought after if it's in good shape. -- Looks good other than extra emblem.
Doors of course. -- good shape
Cab is usable but is not just a straight bolt on and being a fire truck has a lot of extra holes. Spotlights through the cowl? --- Yes a lot of holes and spot lights
Front clip, if someone needs those wide fenders. --- right fender damaged.
Solid Running Boards? --- made with the bed
Dash carved for radio? --- a few extra holes but does look like a radio delete
Pictures would definitely help. --- I have a few more than posted
Options on a fire truck? Aluminum trim? --- I did not see any
Passenger Sun Visor? --- No
Tach Dash? --- No
Vacuum Gauge? --- No
Clock? --- Did not see one
Grab Assist Handle? --
Aluminum Grille? --- Painted
Cloth Seat? -- No
Sliding Rear Window? --- No
Chrome Accented Dash Knobs?

More pictures are available.

jonzcustomshop · 11-04-2011, 09:32 AM

I am looking for the front corner of a passenger fender if it it isn't dented or rusted.
grille will be desirable for someone

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I am looking for the front corner of a passenger fender if it it isn't dented or rusted.
grille will be desirable for someone

It is not a great picture but does it look like the part you need is good? or what do you need a picture of?

kenmel · 11-04-2011, 08:29 PM

Depending on price I would be interested in the siren.

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 07:09 PM

Here are some pictures.

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 07:13 PM

Here are a few more.

**aerotruk63** · 11-04-2011, 07:20 PM

Dibs on the doors LOL I'm serious, back off. LMAO

Nice seat for jonathanM

Same siren I had on mine.

Heater core is sought after. jgroby

dented passenger fender, jonzcustomshop

Hood, holes for crest. Wonder if the holes line up for the Apache crests? pope

Foot Vents 63GENIII

Doesn't want to sell me the doors, 1Bad62Pro/Street?

Interesting only the wiper switch is deluxe, Added the 2 speed windshield washer later?

Not the original running boards

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Dibs on the doors LOL I'm serious, back off. LMAO

Nice seat for jonathanM

Same siren I had on mine.

Heater core is sought after. jgroby

dented passenger fender, jonzcustomshop

Hood, holes for crest. Wonder if the holes line up for the Apache crests? pope

Foot Vents 63GENIII

Interesting only the wiper switch is deluxe, Added the 2 speed windshield washer later?

Not the original running boards

WOW, I guess there is some interest. I think the shipping on the doors and hood might be a little extreme. Thanks

**aerotruk63** · 11-04-2011, 07:57 PM

Burst my bubble, after all I've done for you. I thought we could be friends! LOL

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Burst my bubble, after all I've done for you. I thought we could be friends! LOL

I am not saying that I would not sell you the doors if I get it but I just thinking it is going to be high shipping rate. Are you up to a road trip to see a new friend. LOL Thanks for the help and advise.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-04-2011, 08:30 PM

Doors........ Doors........ Doors...... Doors......
Talk to an Ole' Boy!
Looking for 1960--1963 Chevy Doors in good condition:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389552

Bidding starting at _____.
Do we have ______?
"Heyyyyyyyyy.............!"
1Bad just gave an hoot an hollar for the starting bid!

Sold Sold Sold................
1Bad has the doors...........

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 08:26 PM

Here are more pictures

**PGSigns** · 11-04-2011, 08:33 PM

Before you cut it up you may want to see what it is worth as is to someone who collects fire trucks. It is in real good shape and would be cool to drive as is.
Jimmy

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-04-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Before you cut it up you may want to see what it is worth as is to someone who collects fire trucks. It is in real good shape and would be cool to drive as is.
Jimmy

Good point and definatly an option but I had a 1946 Chevy firetruck that I tried to sell for several years and I could not even sell it for the price the scrap metal would bring.

Everybody needs to remember that this is not a WIW or For Sale Tread but just trying to get an idea what items/ options to look at so I can come up with a bid on this truck and hopefully be able to buy it. If I get the truck and decide to part it out I will list it in the clasified area on here. Thanks again for your time, knowledge and comments.

**aerotruk63** · 11-04-2011, 08:36 PM

Can't yell out doors 4 times there's only two! LOL 1Bad62Pro/Street!!

Todd68Chevy if you ever get back to the truck, could you please take a picture of the spotlight brackets. Norm

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-04-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Can't yell out doors 4 times there's only two! LOL 1Bad62Pro/Street!!

Todd68Chevy if you ever get back to the truck, could you please take a picture of the spotlight brackets. Norm

Ha ha......
Do I sound a little desperate? Just a little.....
Gotta have at least one clown in the class.
You guys know I'm a crazy.....

Crazy for some good doors...........

Gimmy gimmy...

Teehee....

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-05-2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Todd68Chevy if you ever get back to the truck, could you please take a picture of the spotlight brackets. Norm

I should be able to, the truck is only a mile or so from my house. Daylight is the bigger problem. LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Ha ha......
Do I sound a little desperate? Just a little.....
Gotta have at least one clown in the class.
You guys know I'm a crazy.....

Crazy for some good doors...........
Gimmy gimmy...
Teehee....

I understand when you find something you have been looking for but I just do not want me or anybody else getting in trouble in this thread because it is in the wrong area or what ever. I appreciate all the information and excitement.

What all years have this same cab? Grille? Hood? Dash if the doors are 60-63, are all these? I thought it was only 60-61. Thanks, again

jonzcustomshop · 11-05-2011, 07:34 AM

dash and doors are 60-63. hood is 60-61. cab is 60-62, will work on a 63 , but the front cab mounts would have to be drilled, there are some minor differences on the firewall too, 60-62 hydraulic clutch-63 not, heater is a little different than 63 as well.
grille is 61 big truck only, headlight rings are 60-61 all.

if it is still good it also looks to have the larger 25 gallon gas tank.
for novelties sake see if the original build sheet is still behind the seat...

**ChiefRocka** · 11-05-2011, 09:30 AM

I'd be interestered in the spotlight(s) even considerig their location ....

Although, I would consider keeping it together, restoring it for a town parade ??

C10 - C90 Bill · 11-05-2011, 09:33 AM

In my opinion, the truck is too good to part out. It would be a great restoration project and I can just picture what it would look like restored.

Secondly, it could be converted to a great Rollback, Dump Truck, etc, even if the 348 was given up for something else and a small block or big block replaces it.

Bill

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-05-2011, 08:47 PM

Well I have turned in my bid and will find out tomorrow afternoon if I get it. I agree about the fixing up the way it sits but I have a 40 Chevy fire truck that I am supposed to be working on now and do not need another one. If I get it I will see if it sells complete and go from there. It will probably take a little while to get it to my house because they say the brakes are locked up. Thanks for all the advise, suggestions and comments.

I also found out today that is shows to have 15,981 miles on it. Even though it is a truck engine, there just can not be to many 348 engines with less than16k miles on them left out there.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-05-2011, 09:48 PM

Todd,

Those 348's and 409's were bad motors as you may know.
Expensive though....
I had a buddy that had one and was gonna sell to me cheap.
Unmolested and in an Impala.
After doing research on them to have just a stock rebuild kit, machine work, after market goodies..... my wallet flew out of my pocket and smacked me across my face.
They are Torque Monsters......
They were bad to scatter though if you were hard on'em...

The 348's came in 1960 - 1963 Chevy 70, and 80-Series trucks.

I'm not 100% sure on this but if I remember correctly in the some had what they called Special Turbo-Thrust and Special Super Turbo-Thrust.
3x2 barrel's and a 4 barrel carburetors on them.
The one I was looking at was a 4 barrel.

Some goodie links:

http://www.348-409.com/general.html

http://www.348-409.com/faq.html#marine

Yea........ If I had one I couldn't leave it stock. The gearhead in me.

Fred Totten Memorial 348-409 Shoot out -...

11-03-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise There is a 1960 or 1961 C70 fire truck in the town that I live. It has been out of service for several years. I have been trying to buy it for the last couple years and now they finally want me to make an offer. This is not a "what is it worth tread" but I am trying to figure out what is useable. I do not have any trucks this body style and I am not sure what is needed or wanted. I am mainly interested in the 348 engine and will probably part out the rest. Is there anything I should check out or see if it has? I need to turn in a bid by Sunday and trying to figure out what to look at and if there is any special options to look for. It was raining today but I will try to get pictures tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any information or advise. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

11-03-2011, 09:13 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise The hood is sought after if it's in good shape. Doors of course. Cab is usable but is not just a straight bolt on and being a fire truck has a lot of extra holes. Spotlights through the cowl? Front clip, if someone needs those wide fenders. Solid Running Boards? Dash carved for radio? Pictures would definitely help. Options on a fire truck? Aluminum trim? Passenger Sun Visor? Tach Dash? Vacuum Gauge? Clock? Grab Assist Handle? Aluminum Grille? Cloth Seat? Sliding Rear Window? Chrome Accented Dash Knobs? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-04-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise I am looking for the front corner of a passenger fender if it it isn't dented or rusted. grille will be desirable for someone __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

11-04-2011, 08:29 PM	#7
kenmel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sheridan, Arkansas Posts: 95	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Depending on price I would be interested in the siren.

11-04-2011, 07:09 PM	#8
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

11-04-2011, 07:13 PM	#9
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Here are a few more. Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

11-04-2011, 07:20 PM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Dibs on the doors LOL I'm serious, back off. LMAO Nice seat for jonathanM Same siren I had on mine. Heater core is sought after. jgroby dented passenger fender, jonzcustomshop Hood, holes for crest. Wonder if the holes line up for the Apache crests? pope Foot Vents 63GENIII Doesn't want to sell me the doors, 1Bad62Pro/Street? Interesting only the wiper switch is deluxe, Added the 2 speed windshield washer later? Not the original running boards __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 11-04-2011 at 08:22 PM.

11-04-2011, 07:57 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Burst my bubble, after all I've done for you. I thought we could be friends! LOL __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-04-2011, 08:30 PM	#14
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Doors........ Doors........ Doors...... Doors...... Talk to an Ole' Boy! Looking for 1960--1963 Chevy Doors in good condition: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389552 Bidding starting at _____. Do we have ______? "Heyyyyyyyyy.............!" 1Bad just gave an hoot an hollar for the starting bid! Sold Sold Sold................ 1Bad has the doors........... __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

11-04-2011, 08:26 PM	#15
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Here are more pictures Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

11-04-2011, 08:33 PM	#16
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Before you cut it up you may want to see what it is worth as is to someone who collects fire trucks. It is in real good shape and would be cool to drive as is. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-04-2011, 08:36 PM	#18
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Can't yell out doors 4 times there's only two! LOL 1Bad62Pro/Street!! Todd68Chevy if you ever get back to the truck, could you please take a picture of the spotlight brackets. Norm __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-05-2011, 07:34 AM	#21
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise dash and doors are 60-63. hood is 60-61. cab is 60-62, will work on a 63 , but the front cab mounts would have to be drilled, there are some minor differences on the firewall too, 60-62 hydraulic clutch-63 not, heater is a little different than 63 as well. grille is 61 big truck only, headlight rings are 60-61 all. if it is still good it also looks to have the larger 25 gallon gas tank. for novelties sake see if the original build sheet is still behind the seat... __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

11-05-2011, 09:30 AM	#22
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11-05-2011, 09:33 AM	#23
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise In my opinion, the truck is too good to part out. It would be a great restoration project and I can just picture what it would look like restored. Secondly, it could be converted to a great Rollback, Dump Truck, etc, even if the 348 was given up for something else and a small block or big block replaces it. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan Last edited by C10 - C90 Bill; 11-05-2011 at 09:57 AM.



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11-05-2011, 08:47 PM	#24
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Looking at a 1960-61 C70 Firetruck and need advise Well I have turned in my bid and will find out tomorrow afternoon if I get it. I agree about the fixing up the way it sits but I have a 40 Chevy fire truck that I am supposed to be working on now and do not need another one. If I get it I will see if it sells complete and go from there. It will probably take a little while to get it to my house because they say the brakes are locked up. Thanks for all the advise, suggestions and comments. I also found out today that is shows to have 15,981 miles on it. Even though it is a truck engine, there just can not be to many 348 engines with less than16k miles on them left out there. Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

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