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penjak · 07-26-2015, 03:04 PM

I have the option of putting a little time,money & effort into either a 63 chevy shorted small window straight 6 or a 60 gmc longbed, big window v6. Both engines run and body in similar conditions. Which is more valuable / collectible?
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jonzcustomshop · 07-26-2015, 04:38 PM

put the bbw in the chevy short bed, that would be the best option.
neither will get you more money than you will put into them, so be aware of that...

but I would say in a popularity contest, chev over gmc, short over long, and big back window over small...

and then if it was me for myself, I would build the gmc!

TwoFiftyShifter · 07-26-2015, 05:03 PM

Personally, long bed fleet with a big window is very classy looking. Otherwise, I prefer short beds.

penjak · 07-26-2015, 05:43 PM

I'm on the same page with the "popularity " list... was thinking that the 60 gmc might be little more desirable being that it was first truck to come out with the V6. IF I was to put the shorted on the big window cab then I would be stuck with a longbed, small window & have to eat the cost cuz I'm thinking not much desirability it that combo
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**TJ's Chevy** · 07-26-2015, 10:34 PM

If you keep the V6 in the GMC get it...if your gonna swap out to a V8...get the chevy. lol Alot of GMC guys don't take to well with V8's in the places of the big V6. And since most guys have V8's in there chevys its not bad at all. lol To keep the straight 6 is rare...but for the GMC guys...to swap out a V6 to a V8 is heresy.

And in a way I agree...the V6 is a great engine and its a shame to see them dumped in scrap yards or left out to rust. I have a 64 GMC 1500 lwb with a 305E/SM420. No other engine I would rather have in there....except a bigger V6. Thing pulls a load better than any small block I have driven. I can go down to 15 miles an hour in 4th gear and pull right out. The 4.10's help alot with that to. I've pulled loads of manure up hills in 4th gear at 55 mph at 1/4 throttle. Thing runs Better loaded then it does unloaded. lol

But TO the point....My preference would be the GMC. That was the 1st year for the V6 being the 305A. A 305E manifold will bolt right in place and some little mods can be done to these beast to let out their true temper.

If I was to get the Chevy...pending on what inline 6 it had in it. I would either have some fun with the inline(like I'm known for) or swap in a out of the ordinary V8....like a 283 or 327....maybe even a 400...or even better a 572. lol But ultimately its YOUR decision. You buy whichever truck you like best! YOU do what you want with it!

jbgroby · 07-27-2015, 12:22 AM

Keep the V-6, how many others with a v-6 are in your area? It's nice to stand out from the crowd!

penjak · 07-27-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Keep the V-6, how many others with a v-6 are in your area? It's nice to stand out from the crowd!

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penjak · 07-27-2015, 09:10 AM

Yeah, it's going to be a joint project & in think my buddy & I are both leaning towards the gmc. The big back window is playing the biggest part on our decision making. Just for poops and chuckles, in a restored " auction " quality condition, numbers matching, bla bla bla, which would be more valuable? The Chevy or Gmc?
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**TJ's Chevy** · 07-27-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by penjak

Yeah, it's going to be a joint project & in think my buddy & I are both leaning towards the gmc. The big back window is playing the biggest part on our decision making. Just for poops and chuckles, in a restored " auction " quality condition, numbers matching, bla bla bla, which would be more valuable? The Chevy or Gmc?
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The GMC.

penjak · 07-27-2015, 12:15 PM

What I thought. . Thanks
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penjak · 07-27-2015, 12:15 PM

Looks like I might be posting a 63 short bed for sale in the marketmarketplace pretty soon then.
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cooperhw · 07-27-2015, 01:56 PM

My .02 cents is to do the short bed. Having sold a few trucks over the years the shorts will sell much faster than the long beds. And as to the V6. Probably 50 guys will want to buy one with a small block chevy over someone who wants that old boat anchor.
JMO

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-27-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

that old boat anchor.
JMO

How's the V6 a "boat anchor" when they were put in semi trucks back in the day? lol

07-26-2015, 03:04 PM	#1
penjak Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 11	This or that?? I have the option of putting a little time,money & effort into either a 63 chevy shorted small window straight 6 or a 60 gmc longbed, big window v6. Both engines run and body in similar conditions. Which is more valuable / collectible? Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2015, 04:38 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: This or that?? put the bbw in the chevy short bed, that would be the best option. neither will get you more money than you will put into them, so be aware of that... but I would say in a popularity contest, chev over gmc, short over long, and big back window over small... and then if it was me for myself, I would build the gmc! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

07-26-2015, 05:03 PM	#3
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: This or that?? Personally, long bed fleet with a big window is very classy looking. Otherwise, I prefer short beds. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

07-26-2015, 05:43 PM	#4
penjak Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 11	Re: This or that?? I'm on the same page with the "popularity " list... was thinking that the 60 gmc might be little more desirable being that it was first truck to come out with the V6. IF I was to put the shorted on the big window cab then I would be stuck with a longbed, small window & have to eat the cost cuz I'm thinking not much desirability it that combo Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2015, 10:34 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: This or that?? If you keep the V6 in the GMC get it...if your gonna swap out to a V8...get the chevy. lol Alot of GMC guys don't take to well with V8's in the places of the big V6. And since most guys have V8's in there chevys its not bad at all. lol To keep the straight 6 is rare...but for the GMC guys...to swap out a V6 to a V8 is heresy. And in a way I agree...the V6 is a great engine and its a shame to see them dumped in scrap yards or left out to rust. I have a 64 GMC 1500 lwb with a 305E/SM420. No other engine I would rather have in there....except a bigger V6. Thing pulls a load better than any small block I have driven. I can go down to 15 miles an hour in 4th gear and pull right out. The 4.10's help alot with that to. I've pulled loads of manure up hills in 4th gear at 55 mph at 1/4 throttle. Thing runs Better loaded then it does unloaded. lol But TO the point....My preference would be the GMC. That was the 1st year for the V6 being the 305A. A 305E manifold will bolt right in place and some little mods can be done to these beast to let out their true temper. If I was to get the Chevy...pending on what inline 6 it had in it. I would either have some fun with the inline(like I'm known for) or swap in a out of the ordinary V8....like a 283 or 327....maybe even a 400...or even better a 572. lol But ultimately its YOUR decision. You buy whichever truck you like best! YOU do what you want with it! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-27-2015, 12:22 AM	#6
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: This or that?? Keep the V-6, how many others with a v-6 are in your area? It's nice to stand out from the crowd! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-27-2015, 09:10 AM	#8
penjak Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 11	Re: This or that?? Yeah, it's going to be a joint project & in think my buddy & I are both leaning towards the gmc. The big back window is playing the biggest part on our decision making. Just for poops and chuckles, in a restored " auction " quality condition, numbers matching, bla bla bla, which would be more valuable? The Chevy or Gmc? Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2015, 12:15 PM	#10
penjak Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 11	Re: This or that?? What I thought. . Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2015, 12:15 PM	#11
penjak Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 11	Re: This or that?? Looks like I might be posting a 63 short bed for sale in the marketmarketplace pretty soon then. Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2015, 01:56 PM	#12
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: This or that?? My .02 cents is to do the short bed. Having sold a few trucks over the years the shorts will sell much faster than the long beds. And as to the V6. Probably 50 guys will want to buy one with a small block chevy over someone who wants that old boat anchor. JMO __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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