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zeeklu · 01-27-2014, 07:52 PM

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4298177140.html

**LockDoc** · 01-27-2014, 08:04 PM

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That shouldn't last long for that price...

LockDoc

zeeklu · 01-28-2014, 07:36 AM

That's what I thought. I don't think many people know what it is.

rambler · 01-28-2014, 02:23 PM

wasnt there someone here awhile back that put one of these in a Chevy Truck? I think form Oklahoma ? I remember reading it.. very interesting build

67ChevyRedneck · 01-28-2014, 04:02 PM

Coyoterun maybe? I think he's done that with a couple vehicles. I seem to recall one being a 60-66 with a stretched nose.

**special-K** · 01-29-2014, 01:17 AM

I think it would be cool to have,but I think $2,000 is too much money for an old engine. You could buy the whole truck for that. The seller hypes it up rather than offer knowledge on it's condition. How could Car Craft know how many are left in the world? Is there a registry?...No. And who cares what some fool (supposedly) paid for one on Ebay

OrrieG · 01-30-2014, 08:44 PM

Some time ago I found a web site on them, don't know if I saved it. But most were used for irrigation pump engines, fire trucks, and other similar non-highway uses. They make a bunch of torque but redline was like 2500 RPM which killed the interest for me. Google will turn up a bunch of info. The Thunder V12 site gives a good tutorial on what to look for and what it will cost to get one running ($25-30K).

cayoterun · 01-31-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Some time ago I found a web site on them, don't know if I saved it. But most were used for irrigation pump engines, fire trucks, and other similar non-highway uses. They make a bunch of torque but redline was like 2500 RPM which killed the interest for me. Google will turn up a bunch of info. The Thunder V12 site gives a good tutorial on what to look for and what it will cost to get one running ($25-30K).

Your right, they are a workhorse, not a hi-rpm engine. Factory specs. give 630# torque & 2400rpm.
I got interested in restoring them because they were used here for stationary irrigation pump engines, and I worked for the fellow who owned it. Found it in a neighbors shed, and restored it. It's in the '62 GMC 1 ton which I donated to a museum near here. Very durable and long lasting. This one ran 22yrs on a pump, burning natural gas with about 3 overhauls. No one remembers how many for sure.
I still have the '46 Chev pu in my avatar.
The were built from '60-66, same as the smaller V6s.
They are more of a novelty, yard art, or museum piece any more. Replacement parts are almost non-existant.
If you have one that runs, give it plenty of TLC. If it breaks, it may never run again.
I got these running from farmers junk piles, but they are almost all gone now, since iron prices has got so high.
Price? Who knows? It's a case of "beauty in the eye of the beholder"
Military used them in their Minute-men missile toters.
They are a unique built engine, and certainly a part of GMC history, tho.
Anyone interested, search out 6066(1960-1966) Truck club. They are the best and accurate source I've found.
I'm sorry, I don't know how to post a direct link on here.
PM me, and I'll be glad to share what I have on them, by e-mail.

My son has some short videos of these trucks and other V12s on Utube under Haystack155.

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-01-2014, 01:11 AM

Dang I have wanted one of those fer some time....they always pop up when I can't afford them!

cayoterun · 02-04-2014, 12:03 PM

A friend in Wis. built this truck. The motor was another irrigation pump engine from here. He has it geared up to run cruise speeds and low rpm. I don't know top top speed it would run @ 2,400rpm. He and his wife take it on extended cruises now and then.
It always draw lots of attention, and questions.
He did all the work himself, paint and all. IMO, great craftsmanship from top to bottom. He extended the hood from two or three other hoods, to keep the right contours.
He also has a retired low mileage, V12 single-axle firetruck/tractor. It's a tilt-cab, he restored.

He posts as Rap-em-Papy sometimes.

It's good to get one running, as they've all about gone with the dinasaurs.

68C15 · 02-04-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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That shouldn't last long for that price...

LockDoc

that would make a good skidsteer engine

**LockDoc** · 02-04-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

that would make a good skidsteer engine

If I
had to lengthen my Gehl that much I wouldn't have enough room to turn it around in my yard...

LockDoc

01-27-2014, 07:52 PM	#1
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cool! Craigslist find. I think it would be cool to have,but I think $2,000 is too much money for an old engine. You could buy the whole truck for that. The seller hypes it up rather than offer knowledge on it's condition. How could Car Craft know how many are left in the world? Is there a registry?...No. And who cares what some fool (supposedly) paid for one on Ebay __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-30-2014, 08:44 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Cool! Craigslist find. Some time ago I found a web site on them, don't know if I saved it. But most were used for irrigation pump engines, fire trucks, and other similar non-highway uses. They make a bunch of torque but redline was like 2500 RPM which killed the interest for me. Google will turn up a bunch of info. The Thunder V12 site gives a good tutorial on what to look for and what it will cost to get one running ($25-30K). __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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02-04-2014, 12:03 PM	#10
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: Cool! Craigslist find. A friend in Wis. built this truck. The motor was another irrigation pump engine from here. He has it geared up to run cruise speeds and low rpm. I don't know top top speed it would run @ 2,400rpm. He and his wife take it on extended cruises now and then. It always draw lots of attention, and questions. He did all the work himself, paint and all. IMO, great craftsmanship from top to bottom. He extended the hood from two or three other hoods, to keep the right contours. He also has a retired low mileage, V12 single-axle firetruck/tractor. It's a tilt-cab, he restored. He posts as Rap-em-Papy sometimes. It's good to get one running, as they've all about gone with the dinasaurs. Attached Images __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.



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