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retodd7711 · 01-16-2009, 11:57 PM

Hey Guys!
I'm a long time board member but just bought my first 60-66.
'62 GMC 305 V6, Four Speed, Stepside.
A little history- Original owner had this truck until his death in the '90s. It was passed down and sat in a garage until last year when it was sold to a man in my town.
He Changed all the fluids, drove it around the subdivision, and it sat again.
I got this Wednesday and haven't slept since!

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 01-16-2009, 11:59 PM

Great looking truck...........................................Hemmit

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 12:01 AM

Couple more.
Only 20,000 miles verified by the meticulous records the owner kept.
Also included original bill of sale,owners manual and several other nostalgic goodies.
I'll keep y'all updated on my progress and will be asking lots of ?????
Like- why is my window so hard to roll up?
Why do I have to run it on half choke?
How do I make a nice wood bed?
And on, and on.......
Todd

Alan's Classic · 01-17-2009, 12:05 AM

Saaaaaweet!!

jason65 · 01-17-2009, 12:07 AM

Welcome to the best part of this website. The calssiest fo sho. We like lots of pics. Hint. Hint.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-17-2009, 12:24 AM

Do you have any pictures of the interior? This is a NICE GMC!

TimE · 01-17-2009, 12:25 AM

That's a clean looking ole GMC. Nice find!

Wolfinthesnow · 01-17-2009, 12:30 AM

Is that the original paint as well? Im about the same color of the truck with envy... Very Awesome indeed. I wouldnt change a thing on her.

joe231 · 01-17-2009, 12:31 AM

wow man that is nice!
:welcome:
if you don't mind, what did she cost ya?

ol Curt · 01-17-2009, 12:38 AM

Nice truck!

**Captainfab** · 01-17-2009, 01:19 AM

That's an awesome find....very nice truck.

TheDark1 · 01-17-2009, 01:33 AM

That is a really great find. Don't change anything and enjoy.

Deryl · 01-17-2009, 01:47 AM

That truck is beautiful! I would not change one bolt. It is perfect and don't let anyone convince you otherwise.

19GMC63 · 01-17-2009, 02:06 AM

holy cow.... gorgeous! ANd a custom cab to boot.
Looks like it rolled right off of the assembly line.

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 07:06 AM

Thanks to all! Liz told me this side of the board was a hidden gem.I'll try to answer all your questions in order asked.
Interior pics: see below
This is not original paint. Truck was painted slightly darker than original. Looks like they tried to match it as close as possible.
Cost: $100 dollars more than I sold my '69 for. And that's all I'm saying

Rockers are bad, and the bottoms of doors are rough.
The wood bed was removed, but all the metal pieces are in decent shape.
Needs a tune-up, tires, and the usual adjustments.

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 07:14 AM

Oops! Let me resize those pics.
First on my list is to inspect the brake system.
I have a long hill near my house and by the time I get half way down my leg is cramped from pushing so hard on the pedal.
At the bottom my butt is a foot off the seat 'cause I have to STAND on that thing to get any action.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-17-2009, 08:26 AM

That is an awesome score man...that thing is in great shape !!

Welcome to the "hidden gem" side !!!

4dranch · 01-17-2009, 10:14 AM

retodd7711.....
What a clean sweet rig you have, and as "GMC65GUY" told me a while back,
welcome to the v6 club.

62 short step · 01-17-2009, 10:24 AM

Welcome! I saw that truck on ebay and the buy it now price was cheap! I know you said you did not go through ebay so you must have gotten a heck of a deal!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-17-2009, 12:09 PM

I see you finally posted over here. I saw the post on general discussion.
Cool truck...

vin63 · 01-17-2009, 12:34 PM

Yes, sirreee!

I had GMC envy already...as you can tell in my sig what engine I'm putting in my '63.

502tripower · 01-17-2009, 01:13 PM

Nice rig...

I saw your post over in GD. As far as ruining with the choke 1/2 out that means you have 1/2 race cam...

Just BS'en ya. The wood bed is an easy fix if you have the tools. Good luck with your new project and keep us posted with your progress...

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 01:31 PM

I may have discovered the answer to the 1/2 choke problem.
There was no thermostat in the truck and it's been in the single digits.
I'll pick up a thermostat as well as a radiator cap. And a new belt, and some carb cleaner, and.......
Until I run out of MONEY$$$$$

**Corts60** · 01-17-2009, 02:03 PM

SCORE! What ever you do, keep the V-6! Parts are hard to find but if more of us start taking an interest in the V-6 maybe one day they'll start making parts for us..........fingers crossed.

01-16-2009, 11:57 PM	#1
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Not so new guy with a new truck Hey Guys! I'm a long time board member but just bought my first 60-66. '62 GMC 305 V6, Four Speed, Stepside. A little history- Original owner had this truck until his death in the '90s. It was passed down and sat in a garage until last year when it was sold to a man in my town. He Changed all the fluids, drove it around the subdivision, and it sat again. I got this Wednesday and haven't slept since! Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-16-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Great looking truck...........................................Hemmit

01-17-2009, 12:01 AM	#3
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Couple more. Only 20,000 miles verified by the meticulous records the owner kept. Also included original bill of sale,owners manual and several other nostalgic goodies. I'll keep y'all updated on my progress and will be asking lots of ????? Like- why is my window so hard to roll up? Why do I have to run it on half choke? How do I make a nice wood bed? And on, and on....... Todd Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-17-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Saaaaaweet!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-17-2009, 12:07 AM	#5
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Welcome to the best part of this website. The calssiest fo sho. We like lots of pics. Hint. Hint.

01-17-2009, 12:24 AM	#6
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Do you have any pictures of the interior? This is a NICE GMC! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-17-2009, 12:25 AM	#7
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck That's a clean looking ole GMC. Nice find! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-17-2009, 12:30 AM	#8
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Is that the original paint as well? Im about the same color of the truck with envy... Very Awesome indeed. I wouldnt change a thing on her. __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

01-17-2009, 12:31 AM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck wow man that is nice! :welcome: if you don't mind, what did she cost ya? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-17-2009, 12:38 AM	#10
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Nice truck!

01-17-2009, 01:19 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck That's an awesome find....very nice truck. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-17-2009, 01:33 AM	#12
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck That is a really great find. Don't change anything and enjoy.

01-17-2009, 01:47 AM	#13
Deryl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Posts: 125	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck That truck is beautiful! I would not change one bolt. It is perfect and don't let anyone convince you otherwise. __________________ D's 63

01-17-2009, 02:06 AM	#14
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck holy cow.... gorgeous! ANd a custom cab to boot. Looks like it rolled right off of the assembly line.

01-17-2009, 07:06 AM	#15
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Thanks to all! Liz told me this side of the board was a hidden gem.I'll try to answer all your questions in order asked. Interior pics: see below This is not original paint. Truck was painted slightly darker than original. Looks like they tried to match it as close as possible. Cost: $100 dollars more than I sold my '69 for. And that's all I'm saying Rockers are bad, and the bottoms of doors are rough. The wood bed was removed, but all the metal pieces are in decent shape. Needs a tune-up, tires, and the usual adjustments. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005



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01-17-2009, 07:14 AM	#16
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Oops! Let me resize those pics. First on my list is to inspect the brake system. I have a long hill near my house and by the time I get half way down my leg is cramped from pushing so hard on the pedal. At the bottom my butt is a foot off the seat 'cause I have to STAND on that thing to get any action. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-17-2009, 08:26 AM	#17
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,151	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck That is an awesome score man...that thing is in great shape !! Welcome to the "hidden gem" side !!! __________________ 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!"

01-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#18
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck retodd7711..... What a clean sweet rig you have, and as "GMC65GUY" told me a while back, welcome to the v6 club. __________________ *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

01-17-2009, 10:24 AM	#19
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Welcome! I saw that truck on ebay and the buy it now price was cheap! I know you said you did not go through ebay so you must have gotten a heck of a deal!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

01-17-2009, 12:09 PM	#20
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,786	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck I see you finally posted over here. I saw the post on general discussion. Cool truck... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-17-2009, 12:34 PM	#21
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Yes, sirreee! I had GMC envy already...as you can tell in my sig what engine I'm putting in my '63. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes Last edited by vin63; 01-17-2009 at 12:35 PM.

01-17-2009, 01:13 PM	#22
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck Nice rig... I saw your post over in GD. As far as ruining with the choke 1/2 out that means you have 1/2 race cam... Just BS'en ya. The wood bed is an easy fix if you have the tools. Good luck with your new project and keep us posted with your progress... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

01-17-2009, 01:31 PM	#23
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck I may have discovered the answer to the 1/2 choke problem. There was no thermostat in the truck and it's been in the single digits. I'll pick up a thermostat as well as a radiator cap. And a new belt, and some carb cleaner, and....... Until I run out of MONEY$$$$$ __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#24
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Not so new guy with a new truck SCORE! What ever you do, keep the V-6! Parts are hard to find but if more of us start taking an interest in the V-6 maybe one day they'll start making parts for us..........fingers crossed. __________________ 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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