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badblu97 · 06-29-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

half length semi-eliptical over load springs for coil sprung rears.
Yes Joedoh,day/night rear view.
chrome bed rails.

Hey! Mine has this option....how rare were these?

66panoramicshortstep · 06-29-2011, 07:02 PM

nice I just picked up one today for ten bucks. saw a fire extinguisher and bumper with two guards. worth getting?
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**jocko** · 06-29-2011, 07:35 PM

bucket seats as an option?? Never seen or heard of them as available in a 60-66 chev... I HAVE heard of them in a jimmy - I believe they were very similar (if not identical) to the ones that chev offered in 67 and up.

Anyone know for certain if chevs had a bucket seat option in 60-66's??

Cool thread - I never would have guessed that the red seat option was a factory one - learn something new every day! Thanks for starting the thread and posting!

**yelmer** · 06-29-2011, 10:10 PM

hello i agree i never seen bucket seats ina a 60 -66

Twiztid_66c10 · 06-29-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

bucket seats as an option?? Never seen or heard of them as available in a 60-66 chev... I HAVE heard of them in a jimmy - I believe they were very similar (if not identical) to the ones that chev offered in 67 and up.

Anyone know for certain if chevs had a bucket seat option in 60-66's??

Cool thread - I never would have guessed that the red seat option was a factory one - learn something new every day! Thanks for starting the thread and posting!

here is a link to the thread with picks and the lit for bucket seats http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471000

J.Cagle · 06-29-2011, 10:19 PM

My '64 c10 came with a rear veiw mirror(didnt realize that was rare??) Also, its an I-6 with dealer add on air that still works. I have the half over load spring things on the rear as well. It has a factory radio as well, but the block off plate is still in the glove box. Maybe someone added it. It still comes on, just no sound. Maybe needs a speaker. Any of this stuff rare options or anything?

**yelmer** · 06-29-2011, 10:31 PM

buckets seat you could get in 67 1 st year

**joedoh** · 06-29-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Cagle

My '64 c10 came with a rear veiw mirror(didnt realize that was rare??)

its the day/night mirror that was the extra cost option. so you can flip the lever and keep glare out of your eyes. most rear view mirrors I have seen only have the single layer of glass and no lever.

Joemomma1 · 06-29-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by yelmer

buckets seat you could get in 67 1 st year

Not true friend.
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J.Cagle · 06-29-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

its the day/night mirror that was the extra cost option. so you can flip the lever and keep glare out of your eyes. most rear view mirrors I have seen only have the single layer of glass and no lever.

ahh, yeah. mine is the regular. Oh well, atleast it came with on haha.Where is kansas are you from?

oem4me · 06-29-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Not true friend.
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Really? Were talkin Chevy now, not GMC. I wanna see.

Factory options and dealer accessories are different things. I think some of the dealer stuff can be a bit more obscure. Example: my 65 burb has a nice compass mounted on the rear view mirror, which I think is period aftermarket, but I'm also pretty sure one was offered by Chevrolet.

Joemomma1 · 06-29-2011, 11:17 PM

Nowhere does the OP state chevy or gmc just 66. I'm pretty sure we're talking GM though. Note the mentioned thread above for the rpo sheet showing buckets as an option.
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Joemomma1 · 06-29-2011, 11:21 PM

Yelmer also does not mention chevy or gmc. Would it be fair to say that bucket seats for gm trucks were available prior to 67?
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**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 06-30-2011, 12:35 AM

i have the hand held spot light.

63sbssbbw · 06-30-2011, 06:18 AM

Day/night mirror out of a '64

**yelmer** · 06-30-2011, 09:12 AM

hello i was talking chevy. i think gmc, they did have a bucket option it is rare

Frizzle Fry · 06-30-2011, 10:23 AM

I have the day/night mirror in my 64. Must be the only option the truck came with. Everything else was a base as can be.
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jchav62 · 06-30-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Twiztid_66c10

here is a link to the thread with picks and the lit for bucket seats http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471000

It seems to me that the buckets were a GMC option.

Twiztid_66c10 · 06-30-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

It seems to me that the buckets were a GMC option.

sorry he just said 66 not if it had to be chevy or gmc

**yelmer** · 06-30-2011, 09:58 PM

hello i found some data on some rare options chevy 1/2 thur 2-1/2 this is for 1964 only vacuum gauge 8% 55 amp alt 2% 62 amp 1% heavy duty 3speed 1% powerglide 7% 20 gallon tank 1% power steering 12% tach 2% 1965 only big back window 10% AC 2% front stab. 5% vacuum gauge 10% custom camper 2% these are some of the data. i have some data on 64-65-66 chevy trucks if you have a certain option i can try to find out the number installed . i need for model type

**jocko** · 06-30-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Twiztid_66c10

sorry he just said 66 not if it had to be chevy or gmc

I guess since I started this mess by asking the question - yes, (if we go back up a few posts where the bucket questions started) I did specify I believe they may be a GMC option (sorry twiztid, just giving you a little crap - I know your comment wasn't directed to my earlier post) - my question was whether or not they were ever actually an option in a 60-66 Chevy, that I had never seen that if that was the case.

Still haven't, as a matter of fact. All the pics in the provided post were GMC.

collins10672 · 07-01-2011, 12:38 AM

i guess i got the red seat upholstery thing started,but in the chevrolet trucks(not gmc)i have never seen anything about a bucket seat option anywhere in the gm literature and have never seen any in all the years i have messed with these trucks.i have only seen bucket seats in the chevrolet panel trucks of that era.

gimmy 64 · 07-02-2011, 06:57 PM

i guess my truck has some options that i did'nt know were rare--posi rear end,2 sun visors, cigar lighter, and it was an automatic and power brakes and big window. also the seat is the full foam whatever because it is coming out of the upholstry.

Shaky · 07-03-2011, 05:46 PM

My '66 C10 long-step came from the factory with the 327, TH400, and posi.

Unfortunately, when I bought it there was a 350 and TH350 in it.

I often lay awake at night and wonder where the 327/TH400 went...

**yelmer** · 07-04-2011, 02:27 AM

if it was a c-10 it came with a 327 powerglide you could only get the turbo 400 in a 3/4 c-20 sounds like a neat truck

06-29-2011, 07:02 PM	#27
66panoramicshortstep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sandpoint, ID Posts: 7	Re: what were the rare options? nice I just picked up one today for ten bucks. saw a fire extinguisher and bumper with two guards. worth getting? Posted via Mobile Device

06-29-2011, 07:35 PM	#28
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,984	Re: what were the rare options? bucket seats as an option?? Never seen or heard of them as available in a 60-66 chev... I HAVE heard of them in a jimmy - I believe they were very similar (if not identical) to the ones that chev offered in 67 and up. Anyone know for certain if chevs had a bucket seat option in 60-66's?? Cool thread - I never would have guessed that the red seat option was a factory one - learn something new every day! Thanks for starting the thread and posting!

06-29-2011, 10:10 PM	#29
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: what were the rare options? hello i agree i never seen bucket seats ina a 60 -66

06-29-2011, 10:19 PM	#31
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: what were the rare options? My '64 c10 came with a rear veiw mirror(didnt realize that was rare??) Also, its an I-6 with dealer add on air that still works. I have the half over load spring things on the rear as well. It has a factory radio as well, but the block off plate is still in the glove box. Maybe someone added it. It still comes on, just no sound. Maybe needs a speaker. Any of this stuff rare options or anything?

06-29-2011, 10:31 PM	#32
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: what were the rare options? buckets seat you could get in 67 1 st year

06-29-2011, 11:17 PM	#37
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: what were the rare options? Nowhere does the OP state chevy or gmc just 66. I'm pretty sure we're talking GM though. Note the mentioned thread above for the rpo sheet showing buckets as an option. Posted via Mobile Device

06-29-2011, 11:21 PM	#38
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: what were the rare options? Yelmer also does not mention chevy or gmc. Would it be fair to say that bucket seats for gm trucks were available prior to 67? Posted via Mobile Device

06-30-2011, 12:35 AM	#39
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06-30-2011, 06:18 AM	#40
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: what were the rare options? Day/night mirror out of a '64 Attached Images __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

06-30-2011, 09:12 AM	#41
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: what were the rare options? hello i was talking chevy. i think gmc, they did have a bucket option it is rare

06-30-2011, 10:23 AM	#42
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: what were the rare options? I have the day/night mirror in my 64. Must be the only option the truck came with. Everything else was a base as can be. Posted via Mobile Device

06-30-2011, 09:58 PM	#45
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: what were the rare options? hello i found some data on some rare options chevy 1/2 thur 2-1/2 this is for 1964 only vacuum gauge 8% 55 amp alt 2% 62 amp 1% heavy duty 3speed 1% powerglide 7% 20 gallon tank 1% power steering 12% tach 2% 1965 only big back window 10% AC 2% front stab. 5% vacuum gauge 10% custom camper 2% these are some of the data. i have some data on 64-65-66 chevy trucks if you have a certain option i can try to find out the number installed . i need for model type

07-01-2011, 12:38 AM	#47
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: what were the rare options? i guess i got the red seat upholstery thing started,but in the chevrolet trucks(not gmc)i have never seen anything about a bucket seat option anywhere in the gm literature and have never seen any in all the years i have messed with these trucks.i have only seen bucket seats in the chevrolet panel trucks of that era.

07-02-2011, 06:57 PM	#48
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: what were the rare options? i guess my truck has some options that i did'nt know were rare--posi rear end,2 sun visors, cigar lighter, and it was an automatic and power brakes and big window. also the seat is the full foam whatever because it is coming out of the upholstry.

07-03-2011, 05:46 PM	#49
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: what were the rare options? My '66 C10 long-step came from the factory with the 327, TH400, and posi. Unfortunately, when I bought it there was a 350 and TH350 in it. I often lay awake at night and wonder where the 327/TH400 went... __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce



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