Scarcity of 60-66 4x4 Suburbans/Carryalls?

[RyanAK]

Hey fellas. Anyone have production numbers on the K Suburbans? I’m tenaciously searching for a decent driver and was curious what kind of task I’ve set myself.

[VictoriaHardware]

It's roughly 500/year for 60-66 Chevrolets. Truly rare. Probably one tenth of that for GMCs.

[60-66]

Chevrolet Suburbans .

1965 444 K1406 with doors, 443 K1416 with gate, total 887 K series Suburbans in 1965,
1966 K1406 doors 530 K1416 gate 418. total 948 K series Suburbans in 1966.

Chevrolet Panels ,1965 K1405 103 , 1966 K1405 170

No numbers on GMCs

[RyanAK]

Thanks, fellas. I appreciate the data. I do understand the scarcity, but when you're in love... worth the hunt. I went over to early vehicles entirely about 4 years ago and it's made me happy. Truly.

Now... to get the '63 Olds sold to raise capital to make a move when the right truck comes along.

[sdwolff98]

Ryan if you find me on faccebook I can point you to a guy or three that may have what you are looking for

Sean

[RyanAK]

Well... some leads... none that have shaken out. Thanks for the chat this week Sean!

[60-66]

Found this original paint 65 this summer . Was bought new and used as a school bus in Wyoming . 292 six 4 speed

[RyanAK]

That's great. I've found quite a few 2wd Suburbans that were used as rural school busses, but that's the first 4x4. Amazing shape for a municipal vehicle. Black fenders from the factory??

[Pick121]

Originally Posted by RyanAK

Hey fellas. Anyone have production numbers on the K Suburbans? I’m tenaciously searching for a decent driver and was curious what kind of task I’ve set myself.

Found one for ya! $7k better jump on it. In Eureka MT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/6066chevytrucks/permalink/10161052706007932/?mibextid=W9rl1R
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[Pick121]

Hm the link didn’t work but it is on this FB group maybe search for the OP

[gtyap]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Chevrolet Suburbans .

1965 444 K1406 with doors, 443 K1416 with gate, total 887 K series Suburbans in 1965,
1966 K1406 doors 530 K1416 gate 418. total 948 K series Suburbans in 1966.

Chevrolet Panels ,1965 K1405 103 , 1966 K1405 170

No numbers on GMCs

Hey 60-66! Where did you get those numbers? I'd love to know your resource.
I'm very curious about the numbers of my year - a 1963 Chevrolet Suburban K10 Carryall VIN 3K146S109491

I'm having the WORST problem finding front brake parts - DANA 44.

[Wellwood]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Found this original paint 65 this summer . Was bought new and used as a school bus in Wyoming . 292 six 4 speed

Holy old thread Batman.

This school bus 4x4 is soooo old skool.

Anyone know what those rims/hub caps are?

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Wellwood

Holy old thread Batman.

This school bus 4x4 is soooo old skool.

Anyone know what those rims/hub caps are?

Yes. Currently has 17.5 6 lug factory wheels with STA Super Traxion tires. Hubcaps are year correct clip style 1/2 ton . I punched out the centers in the fronts as 1963-1966 Chevy 4x4s never came with hubcaps but I prefer the look.

[Wellwood]

Thanks!

Still has drums in the front? Doubtful those wheels would fit around a disc caliper...but they still look great.

[Nevada51]

60-66, have you got some more pics of this we can see? Incredible find and love the wheels/caps/tires. I can't believe I missed seeing it when you first posted it!

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Wellwood

Thanks!

Still has drums in the front? Doubtful those wheels would fit around a disc caliper...but they still look great.

Never tried them on Disc brakes. These trucks arent fast enough to need them. Proper care for drums make these stop just fine. The 66 GMC Panel I restored stops better than most

[60-66]

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Originally Posted by nevada51

60-66, have you got some more pics of this we can see? Incredible find and love the wheels/caps/tires. I can't believe i missed seeing it when you first posted it!

[60-66]

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[Short 3/4]

That is a very cool (and rare!) old suburban, thanks for sharing the pictures.
I agree completely about the effectiveness of well set up drums on these trucks. Mine is used for hard work and play, and the drums stop it just fine. Too many survivors are butchered by those that think they “have to” have discs. I appreciate the care you have taken in preserving yours, keep the pictures coming!

[Southcity]

Originally Posted by Short 3/4

That is a very cool (and rare!) old suburban, thanks for sharing the pictures.
I agree completely about the effectiveness of well set up drums on these trucks. Mine is used for hard work and play, and the drums stop it just fine. Too many survivors are butchered by those that think they “have to” have discs. I appreciate the care you have taken in preserving yours, keep the pictures coming!

Agreed ^

and I'm a big fan of those 17" steelies on these 60-66 K10 Subs. As a fellow 66 K10 Suburban owner I sure appreciate this yellow one.

[Nevada51]

Thanks 60-66, Got to love original paint, especially in that condition. Incredible, and the hubcaps really make it. Are the front fenders factory black? Any pics of the interior?

I know I'm hijacking the OP's (2023) thread. Hopefully this is in the "most original" thread (I don't recall seeing it in there).

I'm a drum brake fan too - they work fine and I never feel like I'm lacking braking in my truck which I drive daily.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Southcity

Agreed ^

and I'm a big fan of those 17" steelies on these 60-66 K10 Subs. As a fellow 66 K10 Suburban owner I sure appreciate this yellow one.

Thats a Beauty !!

Originally Posted by Nevada51

Thanks 60-66, . Are the front fenders factory black? Any pics of the interior?

No they are NOS GM fenders but they almost look right being a school bus. I need to repair the bottoms of the originals yet and get them back on.

I know I'm hijacking the OP's (2023) thread. Hopefully this is in the "most original" thread (I don't recall seeing it in there).

Its not , yet .

I'm a drum brake fan too - they work fine and I never feel like I'm lacking braking in my truck which I drive daily.

[60-66]

Some interior shots. I thought the gun rack was ironic being a School Bus. Has all three seats even tho it does not have the rear sliding window. Assume the third seat was added by the dealer. Also a picture with the original fenders and the original 16 inch wheels it came with

[Short 3/4]

Just finished checking out the February issue of Hemmings. In the Monterey auction results there’s a picture of a 65 K10 Suburban that sold for $112,000 !!!

While it looked to be in perfect condition, in two tone light blue, with hubcaps and a PTO winch, is that what they are going for these days? Thankfully it had not been subjected to the restomod treatment that so many of them seem to suffer from.

On the one hand I’m happy that people value and appreciate such a truck, but it’s sad that it will probably never see much road time, and certainly not the off road miles that it was built for and still very much capable of. Plus, it’s one less classic that will never be affordable to a mere mortal enthusiast…oh well.

[MusicMan70]

Not mine and no relation.

Some still out there...

https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d...912751609.html