Where's the 3/4 ton love? - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cooperhw · 12-05-2014, 11:14 PM

Ok,

Here is a pic of a 3/4 ton GMC I drug home today. I will post another pic of the one I took to my property yesterday. It was a "take em both deal". So, I took em.

cooperhw · 12-05-2014, 11:17 PM

Here's the second one I took to my property. It has a wonderful can and bed, and a really cool custom bumper.

cooperhw · 12-06-2014, 12:19 AM

Here is a few more pics of the long bed 3/4 ton step side I hauled to my property yesterday. It is actually in pretty good shape, hardly any rust at all, and a really cool homemade rear bumper that somebody put in quite a bit of time and effort to make and install.

gpk1961 · 12-06-2014, 08:45 AM

Thanks - the hubcap fix was an inexpensive way to get the look! The truck is my first time to get this far....amateur restoration, but almost everything rebuilt or replaced. It is fun to drive and reminds me of my Grandfather. I learned to drive on his 61' a long time ago!

**rideblue00** · 12-06-2014, 10:18 AM

Hey 66Submarine, what kind of tire do you have and what size?

factorystock · 11-25-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gpk1961

the hubcap fix was an inexpensive way to get the look!

Another inexpensive way to get the look on '61's is with a little black trim paint in the hood pods.

**jocko** · 11-29-2016, 12:30 AM

thanks for bringin this one back to the top factorystock - one of my favorites.

Iplay4keepz · 11-29-2016, 01:03 AM

Here's a little contribution to the 3/4 crowd.

jcramsey · 11-29-2016, 11:05 AM

Just picked up this guy a few weeks back.

davem815 · 11-29-2016, 01:36 PM

I've never saw this thread before. Here's out '66 GMC 3/4t Custom Cab. 64k miles.

16" split rims, previous owner put new tires on a few years ago, but I've got a tire shop that also does commercial that works on split rims

**jocko** · 11-29-2016, 11:38 PM

Does anyone know what ever happened to this beauty? It was listed on ebay about a year and a half ago with a 9K starting bid and 15K BIN - and had no bids. Then it disappeared. Member? Should be! BEAUTIFUL truck in one of my favorite factory colors.

**jocko** · 11-29-2016, 11:47 PM

A few more of my favorite C20s - I didn't see them earlier in the thread (hope they aren't re-posts). Pretty sure they've been scattered throughout the board though over the past few years in other threads. Anyway - really like these (the first one was sold with the original split rims in the back..)

sodly · 11-29-2016, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem815

I've never saw this thread before. Here's out '66 GMC 3/4t Custom Cab. 64k miles.

16" split rims, previous owner put new tires on a few years ago, but I've got a tire shop that also does commercial that works on split rims

Nice looking original truck. Would like to see more of it. I dig the splits! Ever try to polish it out?

TJ's Chevy · 11-30-2016, 01:31 PM

Love me some 3/4 ton GMC. Great truck and makes a great daily driver. I can go get groceries but I can also haul and tow whenever I want. Something ya can't do as well with a 1/2 ton. I do think it a darn shame many 3/4 tons are getting cut down and lowered and made into half tons.

1964 GMC 1500 with a 305E/SM420.

She's pretty stock minus a few things.

Future plans are a dually conversion, molding stepside fenders to the bed to make a factory looking dually, one ton suspension, 478 V6 and an SM465 with a road ranger od conversion.

davem815 · 11-30-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sodly

Nice looking original truck. Would like to see more of it. I dig the splits! Ever try to polish it out?

Sodly, I thought I had posted more about it, but I guess it is on the 6066GMC site. I can give links threads on that site, if allowed.

Here are two links on this site.

Pictures and conversation about special paint on "Rarest factory pain combos" starting at #96.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=613738&page=4

I thread I started about the original firewall markings.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=720477

We have not done anything to the paint (or the truck yet) Trying to figure out what we want to do. My wife has claimed the truck as hers! The bottom half has be brush painted by the PO wife in non-matching color. I would love to preserve the original paint/patina, if I could get the "brush" paint off.

I will start a thread about the truck on this site. I have quit a bit of history on it. I don't want to clutter this wonderful thread about 3/4 tons.

A couple of more pictures, all 3/4 ton GMC's!

TJ's Chevy · 11-30-2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem815

Sody, I thought I had posted more about it, but I guess it is on the 6066GMC site. I can give links threads on that site, if allowed.

Here are two links on this site.

Pictures and conversation about special paint on "Rarest factory pain combos" starting at #96.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=613738&page=4

I thread I started about the original firewall markings.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=720477

We have not done anything to the paint (or the truck yet) Trying to figure out what we want to do. My wife has claimed the truck as hers! The bottom half has be brush painted by the PO wife in non-matching color. I would love to preserve the original paint/patina, if I could get the "brush" paint off.

I will start a thread about the truck on this site. I have quit a bit of history on it. I don't want to clutter this wonderful thread about 3/4 tons.

A couple of more pictures, all 3/4 ton GMC's!

Love the collection.

factorystock · 11-30-2016, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

thanks for bringin this one back to the top factorystock - one of my favorites.

Yep, X2. Those clean '60-'66 3/4 tons have that special look that I can never get enough of. Where do all these ebay trucks go to after the sale? I haven't seen the new owners show them off on this site. Here is a '66 Cust Camper truck I remember Sodly asked about, I don't know who owns it, but here is a little something. How many people go this power train route on a 3/4 ton? 262 is a typo, must have a 292.

**jocko** · 11-30-2016, 08:39 PM

I agree, odd choice. No offense to the 6 folk, but my dream 66 has a 327. But of course I could live with a 283

I really like that truck you posted and sodly asked about - one of my favorites also.

factorystock · 11-30-2016, 09:53 PM

Photo taken about 25 years ago, and as usual back then, the typical response, owners did not want to sell.

chevykid65 · 12-02-2016, 12:57 AM

66 long fleet c20 I picked up this last spring. Truck worked for the city of Phoenix Arizona before it ended up in Idaho working for the power company. Finally retired to a farm about 10 miles over. Found all the original paperwork and receipts inside. After a new windshield, water pump, starter solenoid, and aquick carb rebuild it became the weekend work truck. Original 292, granny 4, and an odd man out Eaton rear with the 5:14 ratio. Had to piss off the yocals with the window sticker, it's what I do.

**Clyde65** · 12-02-2016, 10:00 AM

Here is my contribution. 1964 c20 work truck!

5Tractorguy · 12-02-2016, 06:59 PM

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62 ¾ton, PS,PB, 4 speed Hydra-Matic

Thought some may get a kick outta this....

(post 196) I found yer truck Tommy! It's done a bit of traveling though... Hudson NH

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5852292070.html

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nail pounder · 12-02-2016, 11:10 PM

Here's my 3/4 ton. Present and past.

pmkrew · 12-02-2016, 11:48 PM

Funny running across this thread. I was just given a c20 by my buddy that owns a shop. He bought it for the 350 in it they installed a couple years ago. The truck needs a rear end from what I've been told. I got the truck for parts But I hate to see it stripped out just to get my long term short 1/2 build.

Iplay4keepz · 12-03-2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Here is my contribution. 1964 c20 work truck!

This truck is slick!

12-05-2014, 11:14 PM	#276
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Ok, Here is a pic of a 3/4 ton GMC I drug home today. I will post another pic of the one I took to my property yesterday. It was a "take em both deal". So, I took em. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

12-05-2014, 11:17 PM	#277
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here's the second one I took to my property. It has a wonderful can and bed, and a really cool custom bumper. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

12-06-2014, 12:19 AM	#278
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here is a few more pics of the long bed 3/4 ton step side I hauled to my property yesterday. It is actually in pretty good shape, hardly any rust at all, and a really cool homemade rear bumper that somebody put in quite a bit of time and effort to make and install. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

12-06-2014, 08:45 AM	#279
gpk1961 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 48	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Thanks - the hubcap fix was an inexpensive way to get the look! The truck is my first time to get this far....amateur restoration, but almost everything rebuilt or replaced. It is fun to drive and reminds me of my Grandfather. I learned to drive on his 61' a long time ago! Attached Images

12-06-2014, 10:18 AM	#280
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,860	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Hey 66Submarine, what kind of tire do you have and what size?

11-29-2016, 12:30 AM	#282
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? thanks for bringin this one back to the top factorystock - one of my favorites.

11-29-2016, 01:03 AM	#283
Iplay4keepz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ky Posts: 71	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here's a little contribution to the 3/4 crowd.

11-29-2016, 11:05 AM	#284
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Just picked up this guy a few weeks back. __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

11-29-2016, 01:36 PM	#285
davem815 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warren, IN Posts: 313	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I've never saw this thread before. Here's out '66 GMC 3/4t Custom Cab. 64k miles. 16" split rims, previous owner put new tires on a few years ago, but I've got a tire shop that also does commercial that works on split rims Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC 1500 (3/4 ton) Custom V6 3sp Edna 1970 GMC C2500 Deluxe lwb 307/4sp Ol' Green 1971 Chevy C20 Custom lwb 307/3OTT, now a project in family since 1974 2014 GMC K2500 Crewcab 6.0 gas 2005 GMC Canyon Ext cab 4wd daily driver 1963 F*rd/Howe C750 fire truck 11,000 miles

11-29-2016, 11:38 PM	#286
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Does anyone know what ever happened to this beauty? It was listed on ebay about a year and a half ago with a 9K starting bid and 15K BIN - and had no bids. Then it disappeared. Member? Should be! BEAUTIFUL truck in one of my favorite factory colors. Attached Images

11-29-2016, 11:47 PM	#287
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? A few more of my favorite C20s - I didn't see them earlier in the thread (hope they aren't re-posts). Pretty sure they've been scattered throughout the board though over the past few years in other threads. Anyway - really like these (the first one was sold with the original split rims in the back..) Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 11-29-2016 at 11:54 PM.

11-30-2016, 01:31 PM	#289
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Love me some 3/4 ton GMC. Great truck and makes a great daily driver. I can go get groceries but I can also haul and tow whenever I want. Something ya can't do as well with a 1/2 ton. I do think it a darn shame many 3/4 tons are getting cut down and lowered and made into half tons. 1964 GMC 1500 with a 305E/SM420. She's pretty stock minus a few things. Future plans are a dually conversion, molding stepside fenders to the bed to make a factory looking dually, one ton suspension, 478 V6 and an SM465 with a road ranger od conversion. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-30-2016, 08:39 PM	#293
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I agree, odd choice. No offense to the 6 folk, but my dream 66 has a 327. But of course I could live with a 283 I really like that truck you posted and sodly asked about - one of my favorites also.

11-30-2016, 09:53 PM	#294
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Photo taken about 25 years ago, and as usual back then, the typical response, owners did not want to sell. Attached Images

12-02-2016, 12:57 AM	#295
chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? 66 long fleet c20 I picked up this last spring. Truck worked for the city of Phoenix Arizona before it ended up in Idaho working for the power company. Finally retired to a farm about 10 miles over. Found all the original paperwork and receipts inside. After a new windshield, water pump, starter solenoid, and aquick carb rebuild it became the weekend work truck. Original 292, granny 4, and an odd man out Eaton rear with the 5:14 ratio. Had to piss off the yocals with the window sticker, it's what I do. Attached Images



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12-02-2016, 10:00 AM	#296
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here is my contribution. 1964 c20 work truck! Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-02-2016, 11:10 PM	#298
nail pounder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fallbrook CA Posts: 453	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here's my 3/4 ton. Present and past. Attached Images

12-02-2016, 11:48 PM	#299
pmkrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 115	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Funny running across this thread. I was just given a c20 by my buddy that owns a shop. He bought it for the 350 in it they installed a couple years ago. The truck needs a rear end from what I've been told. I got the truck for parts But I hate to see it stripped out just to get my long term short 1/2 build.

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