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Revelation · 07-25-2014, 11:19 PM

Nice find!!

I'd love to find a crew cab one day. shooting for a 65 but can't get too picky on CC

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 07-25-2014, 11:26 PM

What a Score Perfect Truck! I want it

66Gilbert · 07-26-2014, 11:48 AM

You guys asked for more!! Ask and you shall receive. Took the old guy camper off today. From all the parts I have collected over a 25 year span the rear bumper will be replaced next with a factory sport bumper, then front bumper, grill and wheels.

Stickman · 07-26-2014, 12:18 PM

Very nice find.

bonehead · 07-26-2014, 12:25 PM

Holy smoke... what a machine. I'll take one if you find more!!! Ha

pimpston65 · 07-26-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

Holy smoke... what a machine. I'll take one if you find more!!! Ha

what kinda of gauge is that in the cluster to the left of it where the vac or clock would go? or is it just a reflection?

61_FL_Apache · 07-26-2014, 01:18 PM

Nice truck!! Did I see cruise control too?

66Gilbert · 07-26-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I don't think I've seen that variation before. The bed looks like a longbed with a one foot taken out of the front section. How long is the bed?

Very cool...

Yes it was a long bed with some taken off the front, it is 6 1/2' just like a regular short bed but it is not the same measurements front and back like a regular short bed. The frame was extended some and the front of the bed was shortened some. I will have to get an exact measurement of both. I may or may not replace the bed with a regular short bed but will have to extend the frame more and shorten the frame at the rear.

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

what kinda of gauge is that in the cluster to the left of it where the vac or clock would go? or is it just a reflection?

The gauge is a mileage monitor gauge it must work off vacuum. It tells you if you mileage is poor, fair, good, engine at idle and engine decelerating. I will probably remove this at some point.

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Nice truck!! Did I see cruise control too?

Yes there is cruise control added on to this but I will removed it at some point.

FrankyV8 · 07-26-2014, 03:15 PM

Good score!!
These ya don't see overhere, living across the pont!

66Gilbert · 07-28-2014, 11:41 PM

Removed the gaudy looking rear bumper, overload springs, spare tire and spare tire carrier to make room for the factory sport bumper and receiver hitch(not installed yet).

pimpston65 · 07-29-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Removed the gaudy looking rear bumper, overload springs, spare tire and spare tire carrier to make room for the factory sport bumper and receiver hitch(not installed yet).

does that truck have leaf springs or lower control arms?

66Gilbert · 07-29-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

does that truck have leaf springs or lower control arms?

It has coil springs all the way around. It had factory installed leaf overload springs on the rear probably due to the six man cab and most being built for utility companies, railroad, forest service or military heavy duty use.

pimpston65 · 07-29-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

It has coil springs all the way around. It had factory installed leaf overload springs on the rear probably due to the six man cab and most being built for utility companies, railroad, forest service or military heavy duty use.

the reason i asked cuz i been wanted to buy a set of those helper springs from my build!!! if u wanna let em go id like to buy them...

**yote1234** · 07-29-2014, 01:14 PM

awesome find 66gilbert... did you find it in the cottonwood area? still some cool stuff up there. spent some time in rimrock. I would like to see more of your green 66.

TheBlueBomber · 07-29-2014, 01:39 PM

That is an awesome find!

NEWFISHER · 07-29-2014, 01:48 PM

I could be busy for months working on trucks at your place! With as many as you have and if your wife is like mine, I would hate to see her shoe, purse and Victoria Secret bill!

66Gilbert · 07-30-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

awesome find 66gilbert... did you find it in the cottonwood area? still some cool stuff up there. spent some time in rimrock. I would like to see more of your green 66.

yote1234,

I found this '66 Crew Cab in Wickenburg, Arizona. There is another Crew Cab in the area from Clarkdale only one mile from Cottonwood the guy that owns it is a member here 65crewcab. I have talked with him several times about his Crew Cab he did most of the work himself including installing a 5.9 Cummins and an Allison automatic transmission. I think it is pretty awesome having two of these rare trucks so close to each other in the Verde Valley. See 65crewcab's pictures below.

66Gilbert · 07-30-2014, 12:16 AM

Thanks for the nice comments guys.

jonzcustomshop · 07-30-2014, 12:38 AM

wow! you are so lucky, that looks like a beautiful truck to start with.
when you get around to it, I would like to see the measurements of the wheelbase, the rear door, and the bed side... also good pics of the center hinge pillar , front of the rear door (in the jamb) and the hinges!
thanks for all the pics so far!

**yote1234** · 07-30-2014, 11:33 AM

yes. Clarkdale.. nice little town. kool truck! help me find a 64-66 all orig truck. plz..

Jasons65 · 07-30-2014, 12:56 PM

Looks like an awesome score! I'm jealous of your collection!

66Gilbert · 07-31-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

wow! you are so lucky, that looks like a beautiful truck to start with.
when you get around to it, I would like to see the measurements of the wheelbase, the rear door, and the bed side... also good pics of the center hinge pillar , front of the rear door (in the jamb) and the hinges!
thanks for all the pics so far!

I will try and get measurements and pictures this weekend.

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Originally Posted by yote1234

yes. Clarkdale.. nice little town. kool truck! help me find a 64-66 all orig truck. plz..

Long bed or short bed. Big back window or small back window. 4 speed, 3 speed or automatic?

**yote1234** · 07-31-2014, 10:19 AM

Long bed or short bed. Big back window or small back window. 4 speed, 3 speed or automatic?[/QUOTE]

prefer short bed. not too picky just rust free all original. guess I am a little picky! lol. dave

AzCountryman · 08-01-2014, 03:45 AM

Dang thats awesome. Might drive up to phoenix just to sit in it.

pimpston65 · 08-01-2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

yote1234,

I found this '66 Crew Cab in Wickenburg, Arizona. There is another Crew Cab in the area from Clarkdale only one mile from Cottonwood the guy that owns it is a member here 65crewcab. I have talked with him several times about his Crew Cab he did most of the work himself including installing a 5.9 Cummins and an Allison automatic transmission. I think it is pretty awesome having two of these rare trucks so close to each other in the Verde Valley. See 65crewcab's pictures below.

this may sound crazy but what about a crewcab meets suburban=4door suburban

07-25-2014, 11:19 PM	#26
Revelation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 202	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Nice find!! I'd love to find a crew cab one day. shooting for a 65 but can't get too picky on CC __________________ Oklahoma 60-66 Chevy/GMC truck facebook group

07-25-2014, 11:26 PM	#27
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today What a Score Perfect Truck! I want it __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

07-26-2014, 11:48 AM	#28
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today You guys asked for more!! Ask and you shall receive. Took the old guy camper off today. From all the parts I have collected over a 25 year span the rear bumper will be replaced next with a factory sport bumper, then front bumper, grill and wheels.

07-26-2014, 12:18 PM	#29
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Very nice find.

07-26-2014, 12:25 PM	#30
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Holy smoke... what a machine. I'll take one if you find more!!! Ha __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB

07-26-2014, 01:18 PM	#32
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Nice truck!! Did I see cruise control too? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

07-26-2014, 03:15 PM	#34
FrankyV8 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 82	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Good score!! These ya don't see overhere, living across the pont!

07-28-2014, 11:41 PM	#35
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Removed the gaudy looking rear bumper, overload springs, spare tire and spare tire carrier to make room for the factory sport bumper and receiver hitch(not installed yet).

07-29-2014, 01:14 PM	#39
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today awesome find 66gilbert... did you find it in the cottonwood area? still some cool stuff up there. spent some time in rimrock. I would like to see more of your green 66. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-29-2014, 01:39 PM	#40
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today That is an awesome find! __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996

07-29-2014, 01:48 PM	#41
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today I could be busy for months working on trucks at your place! With as many as you have and if your wife is like mine, I would hate to see her shoe, purse and Victoria Secret bill! __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

07-30-2014, 12:16 AM	#43
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Thanks for the nice comments guys. Last edited by 66Gilbert; 07-30-2014 at 12:24 AM.

07-30-2014, 12:38 AM	#44
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today wow! you are so lucky, that looks like a beautiful truck to start with. when you get around to it, I would like to see the measurements of the wheelbase, the rear door, and the bed side... also good pics of the center hinge pillar , front of the rear door (in the jamb) and the hinges! thanks for all the pics so far! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

07-30-2014, 11:33 AM	#45
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today yes. Clarkdale.. nice little town. kool truck! help me find a 64-66 all orig truck. plz.. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-30-2014, 12:56 PM	#46
Jasons65 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 66	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Looks like an awesome score! I'm jealous of your collection! __________________ 1965 SBFS BBW Soon to be Restomod Daily Driver 1972 Chevy Nova-Pro Touring



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07-31-2014, 10:19 AM	#48
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Long bed or short bed. Big back window or small back window. 4 speed, 3 speed or automatic?[/QUOTE] prefer short bed. not too picky just rust free all original. guess I am a little picky! lol. dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

08-01-2014, 03:45 AM	#49
AzCountryman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Vail,Arizona Posts: 65	Re: Picked Up A Hitch Hiker Today Dang thats awesome. Might drive up to phoenix just to sit in it. __________________ Are you a collector? If so come check out Collectorsunleashed.com Doesnt matter what it is we have a spot to show it off. http://www.collectorsunleashed.com/#

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