most original 60-66 truck in existence?

[jocko]

Donna toucha nothin! That’s a beauty.

[oem4me]

Awesome 2021 Halloween special. Those colors are on another level! Orange you glad it's yours, and totally OG? Lol.

[sodly]

Really cool truck. Dig that topper! Can we see more?

[factorystock]

One of those time capsule type of vehicles! Note the factory options on this one: bumper guards, inside tire carrier, western mirrors, back up lights and 3 piece heavy duty 15" rims. Like the period topper and step bumper also!

[The Rocknrod]

That is realyy cool, great find.

[factorystock]

We add to the option list. 292, 4 speed, fluid to wipers, passenger side arm rest. May have the custom comfort option and heavy duty rear springs.

[yote1234]

Nice find!

[factorystock]

Used only during the season and stored in a shed the rest of the year.

[GranPanteraRoja]

Question for purists out there..

On the original inline 6's was the intake manifold bare cast iron or painted to match the engine?

I've seen painted and unpainted examples but I have not found confirmation either way of what was factory stock.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by GranPanteraRoja

Question for purists out there..

On the original inline 6's was the intake manifold bare cast iron or painted to match the engine?

I've seen painted and unpainted examples but I have not found confirmation either way of what was factory stock.

Intake was engine color and painted same time as the engine. Which leads me to believe the exhaust manifold on a 6 cylinder was also painted engine color as it was most likely an assembly. Great question!

[GranPanteraRoja]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Intake was engine color and painted same time as the engine. Which leads me to believe the exhaust manifold on a 6 cylinder was also painted engine color as it was most likely an assembly. Great question!

Thank you! I've look throughout the internet and could never find an answer. Hopefully that will help someone else's Google search

[60-66]

Here’s some pictures from one of the Lambrecht trucks. Exhaust and intake were painted on the engine as a unit. This is a 64 c10 with 4 miles on the odometer . This is original paint yet.

Originally Posted by GranPanteraRoja

Thank you! I've look throughout the internet and could never find an answer. Hopefully that will help someone else's Google search

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Here’s some pictures from one of the Lambrecht trucks. Exhaust and intake were painted on the engine as a unit. This is a 64 c10 with 4 miles on the odometer . This is original paint yet.

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That's interesting how the color looks to be slightly different. between intake and exhaust. Flash from the camera maybe? Heat affecting the color? Maybe just greasy making it look different?

That little spring on the exhaust flapper doesn't usually hang around all these years

[60-66]

Also, the transmission from what I’m seeing is either bare casting or painted black from what I’ve been able to document from original trucks. There’s another person claiming that transmissions had red primer on them , but I have never seen that , just on transfer cases. Your best example is your own truck if those details can be uncovered by careful cleaning. Transmissions were not on the engine when painted.

[GranPanteraRoja]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Also, the transmission from what I’m seeing is either bare casting or painted black from what I’ve been able to document from original trucks. There’s another person claiming that transmissions had red primer on them , but I have never seen that , just on transfer cases. Your best example is your own truck if those details can be uncovered by careful cleaning. Transmissions were not on the engine when painted.

I appreciate the insights, thank you for the help. I enjoy learning the history of these trucks as much as I can and all of the differences that make each unique so I will definitely pick up your book recommendation. I hope to share my build soon on these forums, I'm not a complete factory purist but definitely prefer stock inspired restorations.

[sodly]

Appears to be a beaut!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30440356120...47ca%7Ciid%3A1

[chtr65]

Great truck. After viewing the eBay listing I must confirm two things. Chips in windshield confirms this truck once lived in Montana. Second, as someone here previously mentioned, these trucks left the factory with rust in the lower tail of the front fenders. Sodly, thanks for posting.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by sodly

Appears to be a beaut!

Thanks for posting Sodly, excellent addition to this thread.

[sodly]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks for posting Sodly, excellent addition to this thread.

It got me fired up! Right in your back yard there, Bruce! Wonder if he'll get anywhere near his asking price. Pretty crazy.

[karlbenz]

I have a 66 gmc that is the most original I've ever seen. Wiring harness is still intact. v6 4 speed. radiator is gone. other than that under the hood is pretty much intact. The body is bad though

[oem4me]

Looks like it's worthy of a closer inspection. Suspiciously clean wheels and other concerns, like remnants of green paint on bedwood, when claimed "has had no paintwork".

[Rubbertiredtramp]

That 63 is a very nice looking truck, with just enough wear and tear to make look only a few years old, which is the look that I really like. And it has a drive train that I would really want, V6 and 4 speed, being a Canadian means that truck would probably cost me twice the 43K. I think I will keep the one I have the colour isn’t as nice and motor isn’t as desirable, but I have 10K into it, not 43+. Another thing we have to consider is that 10 years from now, what are these trucks going to be worth, maybe zip.

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

Wonder Why it Has Rivets on Vin Tag?

[forestb]

It has black rear wheel tubs is that stock?

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

Wonder Why it Has Rivets on Vin Tag?

Rivets are also used in this super low mileage '62 GMC. Probably same assembly plant, my guess Pontiac, Michigan.