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jbgroby · 01-10-2009, 07:36 PM

I hope this picture works.

But if not here is the link.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/568422172LCyGEI

Alan's Classic · 01-10-2009, 07:39 PM

That's very cool

originalJD · 01-10-2009, 07:39 PM

Interesting paint on the valve covers. I'm curious as to why that color?

1LoC10 · 01-10-2009, 07:40 PM

the plaid valve covers were a factory option, very rear!!!, looks good

62 short step · 01-10-2009, 07:42 PM

Jake, motor looks good! JD, some of the GMC v-6 's had those valve covers. They came stock that way.

originalJD · 01-10-2009, 07:45 PM

Hmm, Thats cool. I've just never seen that before. Well, I can say I've learned something new today.

Nice job on that motor. It really does look good.

jbgroby · 01-10-2009, 07:57 PM

The color is supposed to be GMC RED. Actual shade is Ford Engin Red but no one made a rattle can high temp paint. The shade is so close you cannot tell the differance.

I have 3 diffrent sets of valve covers. The plaid you see, another st I'm painting solid red. and another st I'm going to have chromed along with the REALLY RARE Hood ornamant.

Rogue · 01-10-2009, 08:38 PM

Wow, that is beautiful!

protrash64 · 01-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Nice work, looks very nice. Are those factory motor mount/stands?

jason65 · 01-10-2009, 10:03 PM

I like it.

66trkbldr · 01-10-2009, 11:11 PM

got to be the nicest v6 ive seen!!!!!! dads building his 305 v6, was able to clean up the plaid covers came out perfct after the years of grime were off! didnt know what they used to make the plaid but it lasts!!!!!

CSoliz · 01-10-2009, 11:24 PM

Very nice, I have never seen that hood ornament or the plaid covers before.

TimE · 01-11-2009, 12:59 AM

Sweet looking setup!!

jbgroby · 01-11-2009, 01:53 AM

Portrash64
Yes those are factory mounts. No one makes them anymore, so I had to send them to Steel Rubber to have them re-vulcanized.

Csoliz
The hood ornament produced for only the 2 years they had the double eyebrow 1960-1961 hood called "Jet Intake Pod Styling" for the GMC only. The 1958-59 Hood Ornament is different but close. They changed design of the wing intake pods on the ornament. Most folks don't know the differance.

I've been lucky over the past 3 years that I've been able to either find or buy all of the options for the truck. Here is the rally rare stuff

OEM stuff
Hood Ornamnt
Valve Covers
Dinsmore Mirror Compass
AM radio
4 speed Automatic Transmission
Delux Heater/defrost
A/C - SUPER RARE Probally will not use.
P/S
electric Dash Clock
Tack
Front Bumper Gaurds
Windshild washer pump
2 speed wind sheild wipers
4 way Emergency Flasher

After market
Cigg lighter
glove box light
day/night mirror
pass side visor
Pass side mirror
Arm rest both doors
Locking Fuel Cap

Still am looking for
Front Tow Hooks (keep getting outbid)
Spotlight

**Corts60** · 01-11-2009, 08:31 AM

That is beautiful! I am jealous. One of the theories behind the plaid valve covers was that during the '63 model year there was a re-call during engine manufacturing and to seperate the engines that were updated from the ones that weren't, they covered the valve covers with plaid shelf paper, but somewhere along the line they painted them that way....I wish we knew how they did it.

I can't wait 'till my 205 looks that good.

**Corts60** · 01-11-2009, 08:31 AM

That is beautiful! I am jealous. One of the theories behind the plaid valve covers was that during the '63 model year there was a re-call during engine manufacturing and to seperate the engines that were updated from the ones that weren't, they covered the valve covers with plaid shelf paper, but somewhere along the line they painted them that way....I wish we knew how they did it.

I can't wait 'till my 305 looks that good.

**Corts60** · 01-11-2009, 08:35 AM

Is that the Holley 500 you are running? Also where in the world did you find a new short-block? I can't find any in old junk yards let alone a new one...

**ChiefRocka** · 01-11-2009, 09:10 AM

Nice work...Four speed auto huh ?

Frizzle Fry · 01-11-2009, 09:31 AM

That is gonna be one STACKED truck! Very very cool!

jbgroby · 01-11-2009, 01:46 PM

Corts60

Yes thats a 500 CFM Holley she can breath a lot better when the carb is not so small. If you want to do this conversion s my webshots anfd Jolly's page. If you need to find a 2 barrle intake several members may have them.

Flightline put the short block on ebay about a year ago and I got it for $177.00 plus shipping $310 total (I'm not bs'ing you) I put up a reserve price of $500, I ended up bidding against another club member who did not tell me he was bidding (we try to honor the "He bid first" rule with the 60-66 club. He's probally still mad with me

. I bought it as a spare engine not knowing the other truck would be stolen during Gustav.

CheifRocka,

The 4 speed is a "hydromatic" and survived Hurricane Katrina by 4". The trans. was sitting in my friend's shop (Joe Manents in webshots) in the loft area the water got up to 13' and stopped before his loft flooded. The gear shift is as follows: N, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, R. If you are carring a heavy load you put her in 1-2 that way you only use 1st. and 2nd. gear and so on with lighter loads. Her working days are over and the most she will hual is my fat butt, potable chairs and shade arnings for cruisin', grandkids for parades.

The reson that we have the gears selectors as we do today can be traced back directly to this trans, and here's why.

How many teenage boys used dads truck dropped her in low and shot backwards into the car behind them in traffic? OR even through the garage door? I just bet there were dozns and dozens.

jbgroby · 01-11-2009, 01:48 PM

Hopfully next month with some spare money I'll put on duals 2 1/2" so the engine won't have back pressure.

**Corts60** · 01-12-2009, 01:57 AM

That's awesome! I hope to hear a soundbyte or see the video of the engine running. I'd love to hear a V-6 with duals....

jbgroby · 01-12-2009, 08:44 AM

I think I just figured out to how post video's on youtube and Webshots.

4dranch · 01-12-2009, 09:04 AM

Very nice JB,
Wish I had the space and know how to do a complete rebuild like that.

01-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	I got her all buttoned up Today! I hope this picture works. But if not here is the link. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/568422172LCyGEI Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-10-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! That's very cool __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-10-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Interesting paint on the valve covers. I'm curious as to why that color? __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

01-10-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! the plaid valve covers were a factory option, very rear!!!, looks good __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

01-10-2009, 07:42 PM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Jake, motor looks good! JD, some of the GMC v-6 's had those valve covers. They came stock that way. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

01-10-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Hmm, Thats cool. I've just never seen that before. Well, I can say I've learned something new today. Nice job on that motor. It really does look good. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

01-10-2009, 07:57 PM	#7
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! The color is supposed to be GMC RED. Actual shade is Ford Engin Red but no one made a rattle can high temp paint. The shade is so close you cannot tell the differance. I have 3 diffrent sets of valve covers. The plaid you see, another st I'm painting solid red. and another st I'm going to have chromed along with the REALLY RARE Hood ornamant. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-10-2009, 08:38 PM	#8
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Wow, that is beautiful! __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

01-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#9
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01-10-2009, 10:03 PM	#10
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! I like it.

01-10-2009, 11:11 PM	#11
66trkbldr LIGHTMUP,BURNMDWN! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: downers grove il Posts: 110	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! got to be the nicest v6 ive seen!!!!!! dads building his 305 v6, was able to clean up the plaid covers came out perfct after the years of grime were off! didnt know what they used to make the plaid but it lasts!!!!! __________________ 64 LWB Chevy " EL DEVILLE" 61 Caddy ambulance 56 Coupe deville 64 Coupe deville 29 Ford roadster

01-10-2009, 11:24 PM	#12
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Very nice, I have never seen that hood ornament or the plaid covers before.

01-11-2009, 12:59 AM	#13
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Sweet looking setup!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-11-2009, 01:53 AM	#14
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Portrash64 Yes those are factory mounts. No one makes them anymore, so I had to send them to Steel Rubber to have them re-vulcanized. Csoliz The hood ornament produced for only the 2 years they had the double eyebrow 1960-1961 hood called "Jet Intake Pod Styling" for the GMC only. The 1958-59 Hood Ornament is different but close. They changed design of the wing intake pods on the ornament. Most folks don't know the differance. I've been lucky over the past 3 years that I've been able to either find or buy all of the options for the truck. Here is the rally rare stuff OEM stuff Hood Ornamnt Valve Covers Dinsmore Mirror Compass AM radio 4 speed Automatic Transmission Delux Heater/defrost A/C - SUPER RARE Probally will not use. P/S electric Dash Clock Tack Front Bumper Gaurds Windshild washer pump 2 speed wind sheild wipers 4 way Emergency Flasher After market Cigg lighter glove box light day/night mirror pass side visor Pass side mirror Arm rest both doors Locking Fuel Cap Still am looking for Front Tow Hooks (keep getting outbid) Spotlight __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 01-13-2009 at 12:09 AM.

01-11-2009, 08:31 AM	#15
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! That is beautiful! I am jealous. One of the theories behind the plaid valve covers was that during the '63 model year there was a re-call during engine manufacturing and to seperate the engines that were updated from the ones that weren't, they covered the valve covers with plaid shelf paper, but somewhere along the line they painted them that way....I wish we knew how they did it. I can't wait 'till my 205 looks that good. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)



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01-11-2009, 08:35 AM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Is that the Holley 500 you are running? Also where in the world did you find a new short-block? I can't find any in old junk yards let alone a new one... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 01-11-2009 at 08:47 AM.

01-11-2009, 09:10 AM	#18
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Nice work...Four speed auto huh ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-11-2009, 09:31 AM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! That is gonna be one STACKED truck! Very very cool!

01-11-2009, 01:46 PM	#20
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Corts60 Yes thats a 500 CFM Holley she can breath a lot better when the carb is not so small. If you want to do this conversion s my webshots anfd Jolly's page. If you need to find a 2 barrle intake several members may have them. Flightline put the short block on ebay about a year ago and I got it for $177.00 plus shipping $310 total (I'm not bs'ing you) I put up a reserve price of $500, I ended up bidding against another club member who did not tell me he was bidding (we try to honor the "He bid first" rule with the 60-66 club. He's probally still mad with me . I bought it as a spare engine not knowing the other truck would be stolen during Gustav. CheifRocka, The 4 speed is a "hydromatic" and survived Hurricane Katrina by 4". The trans. was sitting in my friend's shop (Joe Manents in webshots) in the loft area the water got up to 13' and stopped before his loft flooded. The gear shift is as follows: N, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, R. If you are carring a heavy load you put her in 1-2 that way you only use 1st. and 2nd. gear and so on with lighter loads. Her working days are over and the most she will hual is my fat butt, potable chairs and shade arnings for cruisin', grandkids for parades. The reson that we have the gears selectors as we do today can be traced back directly to this trans, and here's why. How many teenage boys used dads truck dropped her in low and shot backwards into the car behind them in traffic? OR even through the garage door? I just bet there were dozns and dozens. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-11-2009, 01:48 PM	#21
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Hopfully next month with some spare money I'll put on duals 2 1/2" so the engine won't have back pressure. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 01-11-2009 at 01:48 PM.

01-12-2009, 01:57 AM	#22
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! That's awesome! I hope to hear a soundbyte or see the video of the engine running. I'd love to hear a V-6 with duals.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-12-2009, 08:44 AM	#23
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! I think I just figured out to how post video's on youtube and Webshots. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-12-2009, 09:04 AM	#24
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: I got her all buttoned up Today! Very nice JB, Wish I had the space and know how to do a complete rebuild like that. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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