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66-PMD-GMC · 12-22-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Just for reference, torsion bar crossmember bolts. Sleeved bolts and cup washers. Do the pork chops press off or are they just fighting me? Bars to a arms are not easily coming out as well. Not rusty. Is there a certain position to get them out? Everything is loose.

IMHO... Pull it all out... toss it in the scrap bin and get a 63-72 front suspension for it.
:-D

LVPhotos · 12-22-2014, 09:29 PM

IMHO... Pull it all out... toss it in the scrap bin and get a 63-72 front suspension for it.
:-D[/QUOTE]
Way, way past that.

factorystock · 12-22-2014, 10:43 PM

1962 GMC 3/4 ton with period extras http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...0/1678522.html

oem4me · 12-23-2014, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Started my Porterbuilt crossmember install. I have a buddy taking the rest home.But is there nuts, bolts steering links, manual box, or column before I cut, clamps needed? Rust free and greasy. Pork chops, bars and bolts spoken for but rear torsion crossmember is not. I'll toss everything in a box just in case.

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

IMHO... Pull it all out... toss it in the scrap bin and get a 63-72 front suspension for it.
:-D

I may be dense, but I don't get how Porterbuilt crossmembers fit into this thread. Now, don't take that wrong .. from what I understand, Nathan Porter provides a high quality product which contributes a ton to popular truck culture, but this particular thread is specifically about trucks that have had NO modifications. Hmmm.

**cericd** · 12-23-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

I may be dense, but I don't get how Porterbuilt crossmembers fit into this thread. Now, don't take that wrong .. from what I understand, Nathan Porter provides a high quality product which contributes a ton to popular truck culture, but this particular thread is specifically about trucks that have had NO modifications. Hmmm.

Agreed. I always like it when one of the threads about "original, survivor, or restored to original" threads gets new info. I was disappointed to see that the update didn't have anything to do with the OP's subject.

On the other hand, that GMC camper.... WOW! Cool.

LVPhotos · 12-23-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

I may be dense, but I don't get how Porterbuilt crossmembers fit into this thread. Now, don't take that wrong .. from what I understand, Nathan Porter provides a high quality product which contributes a ton to popular truck culture, but this particular thread is specifically about trucks that have had NO modifications. Hmmm.

I was just trying to share my original parts before they exchange hands. So if you needed a clamp or bolt with 50 year old wear, and correct markings I got them in a box. Most the original motor parts helped a 62 Corvette restoration.

Smittie · 09-09-2014, 07:13 PM

OEM4ME, could you take a photo of the other side of your engine? I'm interested in what holes and hoses there are in the valve cover.

Zeuceone · 09-09-2014, 11:14 PM

Beautiful trucks...

sodly · 09-10-2014, 10:27 PM

I hear ya, factorystock. But I saw this on motion picture film. It would've been pretty tough to doctor an entire film... and for what reason? I'll try to get a screen cap of it and send it your way one of these days and see what you think. Anyway, I'm with you... the silver rings looks pretty cool. Very rare to see on the road today.

66Submarine · 09-12-2014, 11:36 PM

RPO M49; only available in '66 C20's AFAIK. I think that oem4me also has a really nice '66 C20 with a TH400.

**yelmer** · 09-13-2014, 12:12 AM

i might be wrong but was the 400 transmission only aval. on big block cars in the 1966 Chevrolet line . if you had a small block you were set to get a 2 speed pg auto. if so this was the only turbo 400 matched to a small block and 6 cyl. for 1966 Chevrolets

LVPhotos · 12-22-2014, 04:30 PM

Started my Porterbuilt crossmember install. I have a buddy taking the rest home.But is there nuts, bolts steering links, manual box, or column before I cut, clamps needed? Rust free and greasy. Pork chops, bars and bolts spoken for but rear torsion crossmember is not. I'll toss everything in a box just in case.

LT1 Burb · 12-23-2014, 12:11 AM

I parted out a 327 turbo 400 3/4 ton that wasn't a custom camper, there out there.

67swb72klb · 12-23-2014, 04:49 AM

WOW that thing must have been in a bunker what a time piece

murdoc · 01-01-2015, 02:48 PM

this is my 65 that I bought from an old farmer in central idaho. Its not perfect or the best preserved; typical rust areas and a couple dents, but I havent modified it at all. I'm a sucker for the original stuff, and I dont think they ever look better than they did when they left the factory.

likaroc13 · 01-01-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by murdoc

this is my 65 that I bought from an old farmer in central idaho. Its not perfect or the best preserved; typical rust areas and a couple dents, but I havent modified it at all. I'm a sucker for the original stuff, and I dont think they ever look better than they did when they left the factory.

Great looking truck if you ask me! I can't remember seeing many with that step in the bedside, especially a short bed. Thanks for sharing.

sambrutay · 01-02-2015, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by murdoc

this is my 65 that I bought from an old farmer in central idaho. Its not perfect or the best preserved; typical rust areas and a couple dents, but I havent modified it at all. I'm a sucker for the original stuff, and I dont think they ever look better than they did when they left the factory.

Wow! love the look. I have 2 steps I picked up from a friend. Think I may have to install them after seeing yours.

**chevy_man5** · 01-05-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by murdoc

this is my 65 that I bought from an old farmer in central idaho. Its not perfect or the best preserved; typical rust areas and a couple dents, but I havent modified it at all. I'm a sucker for the original stuff, and I dont think they ever look better than they did when they left the factory.

Murdoc!!! Haven't seen you on here in forever!!

Ive seen this truck and cruised in it with him. Very nice!!

murdoc · 04-13-2015, 02:15 PM

Hey Jason! wow, just noticed you addressed me in this thread! Sorry to get back to you so late! How u been? Lets do coffee some time this week or next. just send me a text.

oem4me · 05-04-2015, 02:29 PM

Bumping this thread with a saddle colored stocker that got posted on CL and sold in the blink of an eye. It probably sold to the first guy to see the ad. Anyone here?

LVPhotos · 12-23-2014, 12:50 PM

I forgot to ask, what was the stock ride height for the 1962s? I have seen a brochure but can't seem to locate. I know these were some of the lowest trucks per Chevy.

sodly · 12-25-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

I may be dense, but I don't get how Porterbuilt crossmembers fit into this thread. Now, don't take that wrong .. from what I understand, Nathan Porter provides a high quality product which contributes a ton to popular truck culture, but this particular thread is specifically about trucks that have had NO modifications. Hmmm.

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

I forgot to ask, what was the stock ride height for the 1962s? I have seen a brochure but can't seem to locate. I know these were some of the lowest trucks per Chevy.

Gotta reiterate oem4me's thoughts here. What does this stuff have to do with the most original 60-66 truck in existence? These questions belong on this site but they don't belong here in... ahem... my favorite thread.

Sadly, this is one of the few threads here that DOESN'T feature cut up trucks. Please don't spoil that vibe for us purists!

My Christmas wish is for more of the most original trucks in existence featured here in 2015. We need more trucks like the GMC that FactoryStock posted. I've admired that truck for a long time. It's been for sale for a long time, too. I did find a listing for it on an auto auction website a year or two ago but never could verify the sale. Anyone know what ever happened to it? Whatever the case, it's a shame that the owner isn't involved on this website. He should be.

streetrodchev · 12-25-2014, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sodly

Gotta reiterate oem4me's thoughts here. What does this stuff have to do with the most original 60-66 truck in existence? These questions belong on this site but they don't belong here in... ahem... my favorite thread.

I think what he was saying was, he was pulling original parts off his truck and saving them for someone that needs original parts for their truck.

sodly · 12-25-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by streetrodchev

I think what he was saying was, he was pulling original parts off his truck and saving them for someone that needs original parts for their truck.

Yep, he was... and that's what the parts for sale section is for.

streetrodchev · 12-25-2014, 11:39 PM

I agree.

I like this thread too, but my truck will never be in it.

12-22-2014, 09:29 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? IMHO... Pull it all out... toss it in the scrap bin and get a 63-72 front suspension for it. :-D[/QUOTE] Way, way past that. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-22-2014, 10:43 PM	#3
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,359	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? 1962 GMC 3/4 ton with period extras http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...0/1678522.html

09-09-2014, 07:13 PM	#7
Smittie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Coolsville, CA Posts: 15	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? OEM4ME, could you take a photo of the other side of your engine? I'm interested in what holes and hoses there are in the valve cover.

09-09-2014, 11:14 PM	#8
Zeuceone Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: california Posts: 2	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? Beautiful trucks...

09-10-2014, 10:27 PM	#9
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? I hear ya, factorystock. But I saw this on motion picture film. It would've been pretty tough to doctor an entire film... and for what reason? I'll try to get a screen cap of it and send it your way one of these days and see what you think. Anyway, I'm with you... the silver rings looks pretty cool. Very rare to see on the road today. __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

09-12-2014, 11:36 PM	#10
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? RPO M49; only available in '66 C20's AFAIK. I think that oem4me also has a really nice '66 C20 with a TH400. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread Last edited by 66Submarine; 09-12-2014 at 11:37 PM. Reason: Forgot the picture...

09-13-2014, 12:12 AM	#11
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? i might be wrong but was the 400 transmission only aval. on big block cars in the 1966 Chevrolet line . if you had a small block you were set to get a 2 speed pg auto. if so this was the only turbo 400 matched to a small block and 6 cyl. for 1966 Chevrolets

12-22-2014, 04:30 PM	#12
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? Started my Porterbuilt crossmember install. I have a buddy taking the rest home.But is there nuts, bolts steering links, manual box, or column before I cut, clamps needed? Rust free and greasy. Pork chops, bars and bolts spoken for but rear torsion crossmember is not. I'll toss everything in a box just in case. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-23-2014, 12:11 AM	#13
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? I parted out a 327 turbo 400 3/4 ton that wasn't a custom camper, there out there.

12-23-2014, 04:49 AM	#14
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? WOW that thing must have been in a bunker what a time piece __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

01-01-2015, 02:48 PM	#15
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? this is my 65 that I bought from an old farmer in central idaho. Its not perfect or the best preserved; typical rust areas and a couple dents, but I havent modified it at all. I'm a sucker for the original stuff, and I dont think they ever look better than they did when they left the factory.

04-13-2015, 02:15 PM	#19
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? Hey Jason! wow, just noticed you addressed me in this thread! Sorry to get back to you so late! How u been? Lets do coffee some time this week or next. just send me a text.

05-04-2015, 02:29 PM	#20
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? Bumping this thread with a saddle colored stocker that got posted on CL and sold in the blink of an eye. It probably sold to the first guy to see the ad. Anyone here? Attached Images

12-23-2014, 12:50 PM	#21
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? I forgot to ask, what was the stock ride height for the 1962s? I have seen a brochure but can't seem to locate. I know these were some of the lowest trucks per Chevy. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-25-2014, 11:39 PM	#25
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: most original 60-66 truck in existence? I agree. I like this thread too, but my truck will never be in it. __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10



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