60-66 Truck Build Data Poll

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Great idea John, I think I will borrow it.
Now when the SBW/BBW or SWB/LWB discussion comes up again, you will actually have some stats. I never would have guessed the SBW would have so many hits.

Borrow away I have a great "lease to own" program too

I think the SBW numbers are so high simply because the truck pool we all have to pick from is saturated with them.

As opposed to items like the V-8 SBC and 3 speed auto's which no doubt fall under the catagory of "changed it to how I wanted it".

In any event looking at these stat's. are kind of cool, especially since we don't have access to any GM factory build stat's. like this.

Think this poll would make a good stickie at the top of the forum?

[chevy_man5]

Someone could start a poll about, how did your truck come from the factory. I don't know what all was available for each year. Maybe 2 polls one for 60 - 63 options and another for the 64 - 66 options.

[markeb01]

So as it stands now, it appears the most popular (or most common) truck on the forum is a custom themed 1966 short fleetside, small back window, with a small block V8 and 3 speed automatic. I’m actually somewhat surprised. I would have thought the most common truck would be a long bed fleetside with a 3 speed stick shift since it seemed to be the most popular when new. But then many of the trucks on this site (including mine) are not restored to stock.

[sailed2japan]

Forgot about flat beds, if I get my parts together, I'll have a C30 flat bed, also could have added crew cab for fun

[ChevyTruckGuy]

I like these poll's, interesting info

[XtechX]

bump

[ljackson]

polled

[lakeroadster]

155 members have voted.... anybody else?

[Rich 5150 69]

I don`t think but half have contributed according to this last poll http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=poll there may be part timers in here, maybe we could get Liz to stickie this for a while

[Str8axle]

Just added mine. 65 shortbed fleet. Big window, V8, 3spd.

[gostranger]

maybe a suburban poll in the future very interested to see how many burbans on this site!!!

[lakeroadster]

Thus far:

The common truck stat's:

1. Year: 1966

2. Bed style: Fleet Side Long Bed

3. Cab style: Small Back Window

4. Theme: Custom

5. Engine: V-8 small block

6. Tranny: Automatic, 3-speed

The rare truck stat's:

1. Year: 1961

2. Bed style: Step Side Long Bed

3. Cab style: Big Back Window

4. Theme: Race

5. Engine: V-6

6. Tranny: Manual, 4-speed

[lucifer]

Just polled in...interesting statistics.

Thanks for the effort LakeRoadster

[BR3W CITY]

no ls-engine option?
either way cool poll

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by gostranger

maybe a suburban poll in the future very interested to see how many burbans on this site!!!

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

....poll for a 'burb would have some different "burb specific" questions (panel, barn doors, etc.) and would muck up the percentages on this poll since those 'burb features aren't shared with trucks. Plus, each poll is limited to 30 selections.

Nothing keeping you though from formulating a 60-66 Suburban poll.... do it! (You know you want to)

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[fryer1979]

Got mine put in, all stock for now but custon is definitely my path of choice. Great poll idea though, and some interesting info to take in. Thanks

[Frizzle Fry]

Poll is slightly skewed due to inability to vote for one option more than once for those of us with multiple trucks. In this case the more common options, like sbw for example, are likely to be under represented. Hard to believe there are more swb than lwb. Probably an an artifact of who is more likely to become active forum members; swb owners over lwb owners.
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[lakeroadster]

One more time ttt....

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Poll is slightly skewed due to inability to vote for one option more than once for those of us with multiple trucks. In this case the more common options, like sbw for example, are likely to be under represented. Hard to believe there are more swb than lwb. Probably an an artifact of who is more likely to become active forum members; swb owners over lwb owners.
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Yeah, no way there are anywhere near as many shorties as opposed to longs.
It's just a reflection of who steps up to be counted. Still a worthwhile effort though.

[66 lwb cs]

Added mine basically stock optioned but said custom due to paint and wheels.
Nice poll ya got there

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Yeah, no way there are anywhere near as many shorties as opposed to longs.
It's just a reflection of who steps up to be counted. Still a worthwhile effort though.

The long beds are becoming rarer everyday. Haven't seen anybody stretching short beds, but we have all seen the long beds being shortened.

This poll is merely a reflection of the 60-66 forum members, just a snapshot in time of "Our Gang".

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

The long beds are becoming rarer everyday. Haven't seen anybody stretching short beds, but we have all seen the long beds being shortened.

This poll is merely a reflection of the 60-66 forum members, just a snapshot in time of "Our Gang".

An interesting glimpse of the crew here.

[dean jendro]

I just added my '64' short, stepside, small window and called my LS 5.3 a small block.

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Thus far:

The common truck stat's:

1. Year: 1966

2. Bed style: Fleet Side Long Bed

3. Cab style: Small Back Window

4. Theme: Custom

5. Engine: V-8 small block

6. Tranny: Automatic, 3-speed

That's my truck, minus the trans. 4 speed w/granny now, close ratio muncie very soon.

<edit> I was going to hack my bed down, but I like the long bed and for some reason think the 60-66 longs look better lowered than the shorties.

[tooslo60]

60
Chevy
Big window
Short step
283
Powerglide
Custom theme