most original 60-66 truck in existence?

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Rivets are also used in this super low mileage '62 GMC. Probably same assembly plant, my guess Pontiac, Michigan.

My understanding is that rosettes were used then, and these appear to be pop rivets. I wouldn't touch that truck with a 10 foot pole without seriously good documentation.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

Wonder Why it Has Rivets on Vin Tag?

I cant focus, either on my computer or phone well enough to tell if thats actually a rivet or the factory spot welded tag . Wish we could get a closer look. If thats what your seeing , fine but when these were welded , sometimes it left a bigger impression in the tag. That GMC script on the tag cant be reproduced . Ive tried . One of my tags was severely damaged so I just straightened it the best I could

Originally Posted by factorystock

Rivets are also used in this super low mileage '62 GMC. Probably same assembly plant, my guess Pontiac, Michigan.

1960-1962 GMC yes , round rivets . 1963-1964 was spot welded on GMC. 1964 they discovered these tags were falling off do to water getting behind them and freezing popping them off. This was mainly on cars of the era, not so much trucks. Then later they started using either rivets in 65 and some a combination has been found of one round and one Rosette .They went to all rosette rivets completely in 1966 . This is GMC only . Chevys were spot welded 60-64 , 65 round and rosette, 66 all rosette . This does have the P in the vin for Pontiac.

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

My understanding is that rosettes were used then, and these appear to be pop rivets. I wouldn't touch that truck with a 10 foot pole without seriously good documentation.

Rosette was not used till 1965-1966

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 60-66

I cant focus, either on my computer or phone well enough to tell if thats actually a rivet or the factory spot welded tag . Wish we could get a closer look. If thats what your seeing , fine but when these were welded , sometimes it left a bigger impression in the tag. That GMC script on the tag cant be reproduced . Ive tried . One of my tags was severely damaged so I just straightened it the best I could




1960-1962 GMC yes , round rivets . 1963-1964 was spot welded on GMC. 1964 they discovered these tags were falling off do to water getting behind them and freezing popping them off. This was mainly on cars of the era, not so much trucks. Then later they started using either rivets in 65 and some a combination has been found of one round and one Rosette .They went to all rosette rivets completely in 1966 . This is GMC only . Chevys were spot welded 60-64 , 65 round and rosette, 66 all rosette . This does have the P in the vin for Pontiac.



Rosette was not used till 1965-1966

Huh, I learned something today! Thanks!