another Oklahoma find

[66folks]

Hi,
I just picked up a 66 GMC 1/2 ton with the 305 V6 in it. currently working on trying to get the 305 to free up and turn over but not much success as of yet. The truck has a 4 speed tranny in it (think its a munci but have cleaned all the dirt off of it). The one thing im not sure of is the rear suspension, the truck has leaf springs with helper springs. Is this a standard setup of 1/2 trucks or a special order from the factory?

[61_FL_Apache]

Welcome to the gang!!

Looks like a good start to a fun project. Not sure about the 66 GMC rear leafs, but the helpers are available on all of these trucks.

[jonzcustomshop]

!? another 66 w/ the factory buckets!
I hadn't even heard of them until last week, and now I see 2 in 2 weeks imagine that both in ok too...
dosen't look too bad for a start, but that front bumper has seen better days!:LOL:

[jonzcustomshop]

for your? all gmcs 63-66 had leaf springs from 1/2 ton on up.

[463]

lots of good help here and a very well moderated forms. to free up the eng remove the spark plugs and add diesel replace plugs ad let it sit a day or two then try to roll the eng over by hand. i like the buddy buckets and V6. nice find.

[66folks]

The PO said the seats were out a 70's international, the bolt holes on the seat dont match up with the cab's bolt holes. he had the seats setting on a couple of 2x4's to get a decent height to see over the dash.

[Jonboy]

Looks like a great start

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

Keep us posted on your progress or if you have further questions.

[duallyjams]

Welcome aboard
lot of good info here http://www.6066gmcguy.org/
a lot v6 engine in your area on CL

[Stew64]

I have a 64 GMC that came with a set of helpers mounted under the stock leafs. Looked factory but can't say for sure.

[kieth]

Another Okie here, Tulsa, Ok I have a 66 gmc in process got it down in Texarkana......

Here is a link to my build.......Kieth (I have a spare 65 gmc cab, swb frame with spring susp and front hood and clip in case you need some parts. Kieth

918-446-2245

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...67555158_RNLWE

good luck on your build....

[Bugeyev8]

by the looks of the shifter its not a munci trans, looks like the old SM..something, great truck by the way, try throwing the truck in 4th gear and rocking it, that may free up the engine, throw some atf in the cylinders or down the carb before you do

[jim8step]

That looks like a nice unmolested start, can you tell what the original door lettering was?

[66folks]

jim8step

From what i can read of the door is says Shawnee soil conservation and not sure what the bottom word is.

463

I have taken the heads off of the block and put some marvels down the cylinders. I am thinking of taking off the water pump and timing chain to see if that will free it up before i pull the engine out of the truck to look at the bottom end of it.