1960 GMC K1000 4x4

[KroAutomotiveInc]

yeah its a mean truck i like how he has the radiator in the bed with a fan on it lol pretty sick!

[KroAutomotiveInc]

Alright guys heres a peak at part one of my first video for the up coming build blog post i hope to continue on with videoing all my progress hope you guys enjoy thanks for looking!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZRvVk1TkyE

Remember to check out the blog if you haven't already a new update will be coming soon with part two of the video and the pictures from the project.

http://19gmc60.blogspot.com/

[KroAutomotiveInc]

So the winter has put a cramp in the progress and mainly in my wallet due to little work happening but in the coming summer i want to continue with the metal work on the truck getting everything straight and welded up. I want to leave all of the welds for now i wont be grinding anything down i want to get it painted with the blue and flat black rustoleum. Finish the brakes and get the motor back together and put it on the road.

I then plan to tear into the rest of the 64 first by dropping it the rest of the way i will flip the rear leaf springs and take a inch out of the front coils replacing any parts in the steering or suspension as needed along the way she will be riding dam near on the ground. will be getting a new tire and wheel combo i have the rims there steel spoke 15 inch by 10.50 and for the front 16 inch by 7.50 not sure of tire size yet. and from there rebuilding the bed and doing all of the body work and for the first time i will be painting one of my trucks the right way! I Also plan on rebuilding the inline 6 and doing dual exhaust.

After all the work on the 64 is done witch is an undisclosed date lol it will be the 4x4's turn to get the full run thought.

[KroAutomotiveInc]

So a while back i was asking some questions about my ignition it was made by Montgomery Ward my dad told me back in the day it was like Sears. The reason i bring this up again is when i was a kid i had some what of a news paper collection. For some reason tonight for the first time since i was about 11 i opened the box i kept it in. The paper on the top of the stack was from Aug 15th 1960 its just one section i had found it lining the bottom of a dresser draw my uncle bought from a second hand store. I found it quit entertaining just happens to be the classified section for the cars not a single one breaking 1959 or 2000 bucks! and i also stumbled along this and i thought i would share its a Montgomery Ward clearance ad for cameras, a brake job at Good Year for 1.19 and semi tires at Sears for under 22 bucks each!

[piratexpress1369a]

look at the mark up on prices now lol

[KroAutomotiveInc]

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

look at the mark up on prices now lol

i know its pretty sad cool to look back at it tho makes me wish i lived back then sometimes other then i'm a diabetic and i would be dead in no time in the 60's lol

[mud.man.rj]

Wow, a $1.19 brake job special. Cool looking back isn't it.

[KroAutomotiveInc]

Heres part 2 of fixing the roof its much less video then i remembered so i added a bit of a recap with pictures showing some of the work after the dent puller witch i didn't talk about doing in part 1. I have another video on its way in that one i will tear into the driver door showing you guys what i can do with a dent puller a hammer and some metal!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUOX_IMJrao

please let me know what you guys think always love to hear feed back good or bad!

[McMurphy]

I really like the vids man !!
Good job !

[KroAutomotiveInc]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I really like the vids man !!
Good job !

thanks McMurphy there pretty fun to do adds a bit more creativity and challenge to what your doing!

[McMurphy]

I think Bomp and I came to the concensus it is more about the videos showing=this is how I did it.... versus photos=this is what I did.

I hope you make more of them!
Actually I hope a lot more guys on this site start buying into this. There are so many things that people do that I have to stop and wonder, or ask, how they did that.
The Coulter-Trim is a perfect example of this.

Rock on man you still inspire me !!

[KroAutomotiveInc]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I think Bomp and I came to the concensus it is more about the videos showing=this is how I did it.... versus photos=this is what I did.

I hope you make more of them!
Actually I hope a lot more guys on this site start buying into this. There are so many things that people do that I have to stop and wonder, or ask, how they did that.
The Coulter-Trim is a perfect example of this.

Rock on man you still inspire me !!

thanks man i will continue on for sure the first video was a really good learning experience and got me thinking a lot on how to show more detail. I have another one in the works and just got the 4x4 into the back part of the garage so it dose not have to move back out side anymore to free the front garage.

[KroAutomotiveInc]

She was a tight fit compared to the 2wd the trucks about 6'3-6'4 and the opening to the back part of the garage is right at 6'5 so i barley squeaked by without bashing the roof lol!

[KroAutomotiveInc]

Maybe one day when i got some real cash ola i can build something like this with my 4x4.

Only a 305 could sub in for a train lol!

Also stumbled across this my old garage dog being a bone head like normal.

[KroAutomotiveInc]

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/430571?ad_cid=3

the 4x4 that started it all is back up for sale again price down 1000 bucks.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

That thing is a monster!! I am more partial to the GMC hood though!

Here is the ad, so when it gets taken down, we can all still see it. Not Mine BTW.

"1960 gmc lifted show truck 454 big block 44 inch super swampers 400 turbo trans. dana 60s in front and back. everything on this truck is new. paint job has a few chips in it. less than 2000 miles on engine, tranny, tires. awsome 4x4 can make it through anything. very unique truck. have to see to fully appreciate it. 8000 firm.or will take trade/ newer car good on gas mileage and some cash. call tim @ ### ### ####"

That thing is awsome!!!!

[KroAutomotiveInc]

yeah that big momma is crazy probably gets around 60 gallons to the mile lol!

[TJ's Chevy]

Hey KroAutomotiveInc,
I got your message. Thanks. You can check out my build thread(if you havent already) called: My Old 66 chevy. Thanks T.J. My nickname: Old 66 chevy......though I am not old.......

[KroAutomotiveInc]

http://youtu.be/6p7_4JcjWGc

[KroAutomotiveInc]

cant seem to post videos anymore heres the link to my lastest on the truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p7_4...ature=youtu.be

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by KroAutomotiveInc

cant seem to post videos anymore heres the link to my lastest on the truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p7_4...ature=youtu.be

I have to do it manually to get it right.

KroTruck Movie - YouTube

I just go back to my last video post, copy the text command, and enter in the new YouTube link, and movie title. Just like I did yours.
Hope this helps.

[KroAutomotiveInc]

getting close to running!

[chevy_man5]

Looking good Kro!

[piratexpress1369a]

looking good

[1985-GMC]

Very nice! Where'd you find that fan shroud?

Btw I would try to space that fan farther forward so at least half of the fan is in the shroud or about an inch is sticking out.
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