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kenbob87 · 10-09-2012, 10:01 PM

so i picked this truck up a few months back and i and i know little to nothing about it lol it is a 1965 GMC 4000 that is 4wd and has 2.5 ton? axles under it which i am told are factory. the problem is i can find almost no ifo on them other than the rear has a tag on it that says rockwell standard on it and i have seen lots of rockwells just none like these lol. it has a bigblock v6 in it mated to a 5 speed manual trans with granny low. other than that i know nothing about it any info or help on this truck would be greatly appreciated!
here are a few pictures of the truck

as a refrence i am 6 feet tall

here is the tag on the rear axle housing

rear axle from the back

rear axle from the front

rear wheel end

numbers stamped in housing on the front axle on the drivers side next to the pumpkin

numbers on front axle housing on drivers side next to the steering knuckle

front axle from the front

front axle front rear

front wheel end

kenbob87 · 10-09-2012, 10:03 PM

any info on the truck that you could tell me or point me in a direction to be able to find some info would be great

factorystock · 05-18-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenbob87

any info on the truck that you could tell me or point me in a direction to be able to find some info would be great

Didn't see this one till after the big controversy. It is a a factory GMC KV4000 modified into some type of big foot vehicle (running boards and fenders extensions have been removed and wide single wheels and pickup bed added. Most all came with dual type wheels like in this factory literature.

**MusicMan70** · 10-09-2012, 10:29 PM

Welcome Kenbob87...That is one Big A GMC and kool as heck! How about picks of the V-6 too?

kenbob87 · 10-09-2012, 10:32 PM

Hey thanks i saw it on craigslist and had to have it, its not everyday you come across a truck like this once after all. i will take some more pics of it when i go home again... i work away from home for 2 weeks then am home for a week.

TopFuel1966 · 10-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Try this site:

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

C10 - C90 Bill · 10-09-2012, 10:48 PM

Interesting truck.

I won't be able to help much with the axels and wheels, other than mentioning that the "7.20" on the tag should be the gear ratio.

Bill

C10 - C90 Bill · 10-09-2012, 10:51 PM

If no one answers in time, you might want to check with the boys over at Stovebolt.com too (at the Big Bolts Forum).

They are pretty knowledge-able with stuff like that.

Bill

kenbob87 · 10-09-2012, 11:08 PM

hey thanks for the fast responses guys

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If no one answers in time, you might want to check with the boys over at Stovebolt.com too (at the Big Bolts Forum).

They are pretty knowledge-able with stuff like that.

Bill

im not really on a time frame here just trying to get some info so i can start collecting parts for the rebuild of this thing lol

kenbob87 · 10-09-2012, 11:08 PM

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Try this site:

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

thanks ill check it out

padresag · 10-10-2012, 12:12 AM

it is not a factory 4 x 4. factory only made them up to 3/4t. there are 2 options here. 1 is that it is a Napco 4 x 4 setup. there should be a plate some where on the truck that says Napco. 2 the other scenario is that an individual built it that way.
do you have registration for it. f it was properly done it should be stated on the registration.
back yard, I doubt it will be on the registration
ron

kenbob87 · 10-10-2012, 12:19 AM

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it is not a factory 4 x 4. factory only made them up to 3/4t. there are 2 options here. 1 is that it is a Napco 4 x 4 setup. there should be a plate some where on the truck that says Napco. 2 the other scenario is that an individual built it that way.
do you have registration for it. f it was properly done it should be stated on the registration.
back yard, I doubt it will be on the registration
ron

i do not have any registration with it the guy i got it from lost it years and years ago in a house fire i guess and i have not tried to get any for it yet as it is no where near streetable yet... i was thinking that it was a napco but i couldnt find anything on it that says it is or isnt for that matter... again i was told that it used to be a cherry picker truck for an electric company and the guy i got it from said it was just a cab and chassis and he had a box laying around so he put it on in dreams of making it driveable again some day( alot like my dreams) but never got around to it.

padresag · 10-10-2012, 12:38 AM

it more than likely is a napco then. get your MVO to run the ser# to get the last registered owner and see if you can get them to sign it over to you. if the PO had it reg and lost it in afire then I wouldn't foresee any problems
ron

kenbob87 · 10-10-2012, 12:51 AM

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it more than likely is a napco then. get your MVO to run the ser# to get the last registered owner and see if you can get them to sign it over to you. if the PO had it reg and lost it in afire then I wouldn't foresee any problems
ron

thanks alot i never thought about doing that way lol

NotNuRodz · 10-10-2012, 02:34 AM

All I know is that the truck is badass!

T Herder · 10-10-2012, 08:59 AM

It's a factory truck, model KV4000. Standard engine 305, optional 351. Standard FD070 front axle, if I remember correctly. H0150 rear axle standard, three different rear axles optional. SM 420 trans standard, SM465 and maybe two others optional. I have the full factory maintenance and service manual for it, NO ITS NOT FOR SALE.
If you'd like to part with the truck let me know!
Best regards,
T Herder

padresag · 10-10-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by T Herder

It's a factory truck, model KV4000. Standard engine 305, optional 351. Standard FD070 front axle, if I remember correctly. H0150 rear axle standard, three different rear axles optional. SM 420 trans standard, SM465 and maybe two others optional. I have the full factory maintenance and service manual for it, NO ITS NOT FOR SALE.
If you'd like to part with the truck let me know!
Best regards,
T Herder

the 4 x 4 is not factory, the truck is. the truck may have been ordered that way, but Napco did the 4 x 4

1963c-10 · 10-10-2012, 11:37 AM

Looks cool to me either way. Love seeing the big bolts with conventional beds. Looks badass.

kenbob87 · 10-10-2012, 07:28 PM

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If you'd like to part with the truck let me know!

thank you for your input but the truck is not for sale

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I have the full factory maintenance and service manual for it

would you happen to know where is could get my hands on one by chance?

kenbob87 · 10-10-2012, 07:35 PM

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the 4 x 4 is not factory, the truck is. the truck may have been ordered that way, but Napco did the 4 x 4

i really appreciate all the input on this truck guys

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Looks cool to me either way. Love seeing the big bolts with conventional beds. Looks badass.

thanks! i have to modify the box a little bit to get it to look right on the truck though im going to have to widen it a little bit and extende the front of the box about a foot so that there isnt a huge gap between the back of the cab and the box but that is not real high on the priority list right now i wanna get this thing running and driving again first then worry about the body

kenbob87 · 10-10-2012, 08:00 PM

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If you'd like to part with the truck let me know!

thank you for your input but the truck is not for sale

**chevy_man5** · 10-10-2012, 10:32 PM

Must... Have... More... Pictures...

You can't just post the one main picture of that beauty! I'm pretty sure that's against the rules around here! LOL

T Herder · 10-10-2012, 10:53 PM

I don't know where you can get a manual, I've had this one forever. I've attached a file to help you identify your axles. If it helps the manuals name is "GMC Maintenance Manual Models 1000-5000, GMC Truck & Coach Division X-6523, published August 17, 1964 General Motors Corp."
Best regards,
T Herder

kenbob87 · 10-10-2012, 11:20 PM

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Must... Have... More... Pictures...

You can't just post the one main picture of that beauty! I'm pretty sure that's against the rules around here! LOL

lol i will get some more pictures of it next time i am home for you guys i promise!

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I don't know where you can get a manual, I've had this one forever. I've attached a file to help you identify your axles. If it helps the manuals name is "GMC Maintenance Manual Models 1000-5000, GMC Truck & Coach Division X-6523, published August 17, 1964 General Motors Corp."
Best regards,
T Herder
Attached Images

hey thanks a million this helps ALOT

**chevy_man5** · 10-10-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kenbob87

lol i will get some more pictures of it next time i am home for you guys i promise!

Ok, we have it in writing, no backing out now!!

10-09-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
kenbob87 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Haven, MN Posts: 109	1965 gmc 4000 so i picked this truck up a few months back and i and i know little to nothing about it lol it is a 1965 GMC 4000 that is 4wd and has 2.5 ton? axles under it which i am told are factory. the problem is i can find almost no ifo on them other than the rear has a tag on it that says rockwell standard on it and i have seen lots of rockwells just none like these lol. it has a bigblock v6 in it mated to a 5 speed manual trans with granny low. other than that i know nothing about it any info or help on this truck would be greatly appreciated! here are a few pictures of the truck as a refrence i am 6 feet tall here is the tag on the rear axle housing rear axle from the back rear axle from the front rear wheel end numbers stamped in housing on the front axle on the drivers side next to the pumpkin numbers on front axle housing on drivers side next to the steering knuckle front axle from the front front axle front rear front wheel end

10-09-2012, 10:03 PM	#2
kenbob87 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Haven, MN Posts: 109	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 any info on the truck that you could tell me or point me in a direction to be able to find some info would be great

10-09-2012, 10:29 PM	#4
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 Welcome Kenbob87...That is one Big A GMC and kool as heck! How about picks of the V-6 too? __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

10-09-2012, 10:32 PM	#5
kenbob87 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Haven, MN Posts: 109	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 Hey thanks i saw it on craigslist and had to have it, its not everyday you come across a truck like this once after all. i will take some more pics of it when i go home again... i work away from home for 2 weeks then am home for a week.

10-09-2012, 10:42 PM	#6
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 Try this site: http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

10-09-2012, 10:48 PM	#7
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 Interesting truck. I won't be able to help much with the axels and wheels, other than mentioning that the "7.20" on the tag should be the gear ratio. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

10-09-2012, 10:51 PM	#8
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 If no one answers in time, you might want to check with the boys over at Stovebolt.com too (at the Big Bolts Forum). They are pretty knowledge-able with stuff like that. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

10-10-2012, 12:12 AM	#11
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 it is not a factory 4 x 4. factory only made them up to 3/4t. there are 2 options here. 1 is that it is a Napco 4 x 4 setup. there should be a plate some where on the truck that says Napco. 2 the other scenario is that an individual built it that way. do you have registration for it. f it was properly done it should be stated on the registration. back yard, I doubt it will be on the registration ron

10-10-2012, 12:38 AM	#13
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 it more than likely is a napco then. get your MVO to run the ser# to get the last registered owner and see if you can get them to sign it over to you. if the PO had it reg and lost it in afire then I wouldn't foresee any problems ron

10-10-2012, 02:34 AM	#15
NotNuRodz Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: KC Kansas Posts: 34	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 All I know is that the truck is badass!

10-10-2012, 08:59 AM	#16
T Herder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA. Posts: 37	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 It's a factory truck, model KV4000. Standard engine 305, optional 351. Standard FD070 front axle, if I remember correctly. H0150 rear axle standard, three different rear axles optional. SM 420 trans standard, SM465 and maybe two others optional. I have the full factory maintenance and service manual for it, NO ITS NOT FOR SALE. If you'd like to part with the truck let me know! Best regards, T Herder

10-10-2012, 11:37 AM	#18
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 Looks cool to me either way. Love seeing the big bolts with conventional beds. Looks badass. __________________ 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

10-10-2012, 10:32 PM	#22
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 Must... Have... More... Pictures... You can't just post the one main picture of that beauty! I'm pretty sure that's against the rules around here! LOL __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

10-10-2012, 10:53 PM	#23
T Herder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA. Posts: 37	Re: 1965 gmc 4000 I don't know where you can get a manual, I've had this one forever. I've attached a file to help you identify your axles. If it helps the manuals name is "GMC Maintenance Manual Models 1000-5000, GMC Truck & Coach Division X-6523, published August 17, 1964 General Motors Corp." Best regards, T Herder Attached Images



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