Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wcstory** · 09-06-2015, 09:09 AM

I bought my 1966 GMC 2500 1 ton Utility in January from an older gentleman in NY. Had her shipped to Massachusetts on the day that the unending snow falls began.

When I got her she had 12,772 miles They put an average of 266 miles a year on her for the first 48 years.

I got her on the road in June and yesterday I passed the 1000 miles driven mark.

revjames · 09-06-2015, 09:41 AM

That is awesome, I am assuming original miles?

**wcstory** · 09-06-2015, 10:04 AM

Judging by the interior parts and everything else I find I'm comfortable the odometer is correct
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revjames · 09-06-2015, 10:08 AM

What a find a little jealous and happy for you.

**TJ's Chevy** · 09-06-2015, 10:23 AM

Congrats! Yeah, I had 137,000 on my 66 and I put 1000 miles on it before I finally started restoring it.

**wcstory** · 09-06-2015, 10:43 AM

After many failed projects at a younger age I have decided to drive it as it is and do one thing at a time.

DLW · 09-06-2015, 11:59 AM

I am with you. I drove my 66' all about 2 miles then tore it all apart and a little over a year later I still am not driving it. I will enjoy it soon though.

That is a nice looking 1 ton there, probably doesn't need much, enjoy it..

**wcstory** · 09-06-2015, 01:56 PM

I just added a power steering unit from a '68 GMC 3/4 ton this weekend and wow what a comfort and drivability quality difference. Mounted a rebuilt 1978 quick ratio gear box on a Captn Fab's bracket.

I kind of have the next few steps already planned out. Most of the major parts were purchased this spring when more cash was coming in.

Next is install the HEI unit I just completed.

Then a Holley 2bl 500 on an intake I'm opening up to flow better.

Followed by vacuum assist brakes and splitting the lines to prep for a disc brake conversion.

I'm also working on rebuilding a '89 full cross member swap from an GMC R3500.

Somewhere in between the larger projects I need to sand blast the floors, POR15 and install MIP flooring from LMC

**Pappyx3!** · 09-06-2015, 04:09 PM

Congrats, what a great find! Bought a 66 back in April. After some normal maintenance and brake work I started DD it. I put almost 2000 miles on it so far. Converted to HEI distributor and internally regulated alternator recently. Sounds like some cool plans you have for it.

09-06-2015, 09:09 AM	#1
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! I bought my 1966 GMC 2500 1 ton Utility in January from an older gentleman in NY. Had her shipped to Massachusetts on the day that the unending snow falls began. When I got her she had 12,772 miles They put an average of 266 miles a year on her for the first 48 years. I got her on the road in June and yesterday I passed the 1000 miles driven mark. Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

09-06-2015, 09:41 AM	#2
revjames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: PONCA CITY Posts: 132	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! That is awesome, I am assuming original miles?

09-06-2015, 10:04 AM	#3
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! Judging by the interior parts and everything else I find I'm comfortable the odometer is correct Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2015, 10:08 AM	#4
revjames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: PONCA CITY Posts: 132	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! What a find a little jealous and happy for you.

09-06-2015, 10:23 AM	#5
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! Congrats! Yeah, I had 137,000 on my 66 and I put 1000 miles on it before I finally started restoring 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

09-06-2015, 10:43 AM	#6
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! After many failed projects at a younger age I have decided to drive it as it is and do one thing at a time. __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

09-06-2015, 11:59 AM	#7
DLW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 384	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! I am with you. I drove my 66' all about 2 miles then tore it all apart and a little over a year later I still am not driving it. I will enjoy it soon though. That is a nice looking 1 ton there, probably doesn't need much, enjoy it..

09-06-2015, 01:56 PM	#8
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! I just added a power steering unit from a '68 GMC 3/4 ton this weekend and wow what a comfort and drivability quality difference. Mounted a rebuilt 1978 quick ratio gear box on a Captn Fab's bracket. I kind of have the next few steps already planned out. Most of the major parts were purchased this spring when more cash was coming in. Next is install the HEI unit I just completed. Then a Holley 2bl 500 on an intake I'm opening up to flow better. Followed by vacuum assist brakes and splitting the lines to prep for a disc brake conversion. I'm also working on rebuilding a '89 full cross member swap from an GMC R3500. Somewhere in between the larger projects I need to sand blast the floors, POR15 and install MIP flooring from LMC __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

09-06-2015, 04:09 PM	#9
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: Passed the 1000 miles driven mark!! Congrats, what a great find! Bought a 66 back in April. After some normal maintenance and brake work I started DD it. I put almost 2000 miles on it so far. Converted to HEI distributor and internally regulated alternator recently. Sounds like some cool plans you have for it. __________________ 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside 383 Stroker, Turbo 400 1966 Chevy C-10 Stepside 250 6Cyl, 3OTT- Daily Driver John 3:16



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