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**Captainfab** · 09-17-2011, 01:10 AM

Yep that rear end is a Dana 44. Very common under 1/2 ton GMC's. In fact your front end should also be a Dana 44.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Its a dana 44, somebody is a jokester.

That flatbed looks good Jason

**chevy_man5** · 09-17-2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks Tony and Captainfab!

**chevy_man5** · 09-22-2011, 05:37 PM

Ok, I got the OK from the legal people, and they said I have every right to go get my truck. It has been titled in my name ONLY for the last 9 years, and was never in her name. I had a Sheriff's Deputy standing by (he said it was all legal too) just in case she showed up, or was there and got crazy.

It went smooth as silk. Backed in to the driveway, drug it up on the trailer, and booked out of there. She wasn't there, so no drama or problems!!

In the pictures below, there is a F@rd pulling my truck home, but it is only out of necessity. He had a trailer, and the truck with the pintle hitch.

Got it home, and rolled it off of the trailer and NO BRAKES!!! Good thing there wasn't anything behind us. Then we pushed it up in the garage, safe and sound!!

Now the real fun begins!!!

thirdstreettito · 09-22-2011, 05:39 PM

Lucky it fit in the garage! Im glad you got her home safe and sound! Congrats!

**chevy_man5** · 09-22-2011, 05:44 PM

Thanks Bradley!

It was close on the height, but cleared by a couple of inches!! I was sweating it, as we were rolling it up the driveway. Just as we were rolling into the garage, I though about that I should have double checked the height! LOL Glad she fit!

Now I need a name for it!

You all are amazingly creative people, any suggestions?? I would like to have something that refers to the truck. Something to do with GMC, or 4x4, or K1002, etc. Blondie_k and I were referring to her truck as Luna-C before that all went to crap, so something along those lines.

thirdstreettito · 09-22-2011, 05:54 PM

Baby Blue Bastard?

Babe The Blue Ox?

Big Blue?

Bruised And Abused?

**chevy_man5** · 09-22-2011, 06:01 PM

I like Babe!! Especially if it was staying blue!

Color plans (at this point) are dark charcoal from the body line just under the door handle, and a few shades lighter above that, with a Harley orange pin stripe to separate them.

**Captainfab** · 09-23-2011, 01:30 AM

Glad to hear you got your truck home and in the garage without issue......even if it took a f@&d to make it happen

bubba327 · 09-23-2011, 08:13 AM

Babe the big blue OX

..... The Charcoal ox???? well maybe not.
It is hard to name a truck until you know it's personality..

When daughter named her 64 (Lola ) , I asked her "is it a male or girl truck"???
Her reply was; "it is now trans-gendered," after the tranny -swap took place..

Glad you have it home with no issues

j.kirn · 09-23-2011, 09:19 AM

Boy how that truck would look fixed up back to original state

**chevy_man5** · 09-23-2011, 09:27 AM

From the passenger front, it makes me think of the iconic cartoon bulldog. And the coloring would fit. Any more ideas?? Something will come up!

**chevy_man5** · 09-23-2011, 09:40 AM

j.kirn, I love your truck!! Do you have any more recent pictures of it. It is the reason I was/am debating the wide tires vs. skinny tires.

**chevy_man5** · 09-23-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

before you do turn it over much, pull the plugs and squirt some marvel mystery oil in each cylinder to help lubricate it, and loosen up the rings.

How much oil should I put in each cylinder? Teaspoon, tablespoon, half a cup (I know not that much, trying to be funny)

j.kirn · 09-23-2011, 02:20 PM

Putting wide tires is hard on any steering components,especially the original axle,i do need to take some updated pics of truck maybe this weekend. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR TRUCK PUT BACK THE WAY IT CAME ORIGINALL. However you do it you can be proud of this truck, very rare gmc 4 wheeel drive

**chevy_man5** · 09-24-2011, 08:53 AM

Here are some more pictures of what I am starting with.

The beastly 305A V6.

And a little redneck engineering from a P.O. Would assume it is not my buddies handiwork, but who knows in a pinch, you do what you have to do.

Dash

More dash. When I parked it, the radio still worked. It took a few minutes to warm up, by then it came in almost as clear as my modern truck.

Even more dash.

Glovebox with the cardboard still in it! Not sure if it is a replacement, but good to have either way!

Floor

Somebody wrote an “L” under the paint under the hood

Some goodies that came along with the truck.

Both of these have the GMC logo on them.

A full gasket kit for the engine! I guess if it needs it, this is the way to go!! After sitting for so long (9+ years) will the gasket set still be good? The box is unopened, so I would assume that the plastic is still around the gaskets inside.

I guess the rear diff says 74 F@rd, not 9" F@rd.

**chevy_man5** · 09-24-2011, 03:33 PM

SHE LIVES!!!!!!

Pulled out the plugs, put in some Marvel Oil, let it sit. Turned it over by hand a few times, and it rolled over smoothly. Cleaned and gapped the plugs took the battery out of my work truck, poured a little gas in the carb, and cranked it over for a bit, then she fired up...for a couple of seconds.

thirdstreettito · 09-25-2011, 09:10 AM

Nice!

**chevy_man5** · 09-26-2011, 10:26 PM

Lightened up the truck quite a bit yesterday morning and this evening.

Removed pounds of bondo. It was still semi soft in the middle. It has been there at least 11-12 years as far as I know. I have had the truck for 9 years, and my buddy had it for a couple prior to that.

It is on there a little thick!

Passenger side pile.

Drivers side pile. The hammer is 12" long for reference.

thirdstreettito · 09-27-2011, 10:15 AM

Poor thing! Look at it this way, when you're done it wont have that bondo all over it!

**chevy_man5** · 09-29-2011, 11:06 PM

Scored a near perfect 60-61 GMC hood, a factory fan shroud (not sure if it is for my 60 or not, but the price was right), MOST of a cab to frame mount kit, and most of a radiator core support mount kit.

Got all of these for a decent price. I am pretty excited about getting these!

I had to unload the hood by myself, so this is the best picture I can get for tonight. The shroud is a little rough around the edges, and has a little surface rust, but it's only metal right!

I posted his craigslist ad in the main 60-66 forum, so anyone looking could see if he has what you need. He has more than what he has listed. I have never met him before this evening.

bubba327 · 09-30-2011, 04:06 PM

jason you should be driving this by the time we all meet for the winter breakfast club!!!
Nice score on the parts !!!

**chevy_man5** · 09-30-2011, 04:11 PM

I sure hope so!!! That would be great!

bubba327 · 09-30-2011, 04:19 PM

Hey I just sent the guy on CL a response, Did he have any radiators???

**chevy_man5** · 09-30-2011, 04:43 PM

Not that I saw, but he had a lot of stuff stacked in the bed of the truck.

KroAutomotiveInc · 10-01-2011, 04:04 AM

that thing is a bad ass always wished my truck was a 4x4!

09-17-2011, 10:42 AM	#52
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Thanks Tony and Captainfab! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-22-2011, 05:37 PM	#53
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Ok, I got the OK from the legal people, and they said I have every right to go get my truck. It has been titled in my name ONLY for the last 9 years, and was never in her name. I had a Sheriff's Deputy standing by (he said it was all legal too) just in case she showed up, or was there and got crazy. It went smooth as silk. Backed in to the driveway, drug it up on the trailer, and booked out of there. She wasn't there, so no drama or problems!! In the pictures below, there is a F@rd pulling my truck home, but it is only out of necessity. He had a trailer, and the truck with the pintle hitch. Got it home, and rolled it off of the trailer and NO BRAKES!!! Good thing there wasn't anything behind us. Then we pushed it up in the garage, safe and sound!! Now the real fun begins!!! Attached Images __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-22-2011, 05:39 PM	#54
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Lucky it fit in the garage! Im glad you got her home safe and sound! Congrats! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-22-2011, 05:44 PM	#55
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Thanks Bradley! It was close on the height, but cleared by a couple of inches!! I was sweating it, as we were rolling it up the driveway. Just as we were rolling into the garage, I though about that I should have double checked the height! LOL Glad she fit! Now I need a name for it! You all are amazingly creative people, any suggestions?? I would like to have something that refers to the truck. Something to do with GMC, or 4x4, or K1002, etc. Blondie_k and I were referring to her truck as Luna-C before that all went to crap, so something along those lines. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-22-2011, 05:54 PM	#56
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Baby Blue Bastard? Babe The Blue Ox? Big Blue? Bruised And Abused? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-22-2011, 06:01 PM	#57
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside I like Babe!! Especially if it was staying blue! Color plans (at this point) are dark charcoal from the body line just under the door handle, and a few shades lighter above that, with a Harley orange pin stripe to separate them. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-23-2011, 01:30 AM	#58
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Glad to hear you got your truck home and in the garage without issue......even if it took a f@&d to make it happen __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-23-2011, 08:13 AM	#59
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Babe the big blue OX ..... The Charcoal ox???? well maybe not. It is hard to name a truck until you know it's personality.. When daughter named her 64 (Lola ) , I asked her "is it a male or girl truck"??? Her reply was; "it is now trans-gendered," after the tranny -swap took place.. Glad you have it home with no issues __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

09-23-2011, 09:19 AM	#60
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Boy how that truck would look fixed up back to original state

09-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#61
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside From the passenger front, it makes me think of the iconic cartoon bulldog. And the coloring would fit. Any more ideas?? Something will come up! Attached Images __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-23-2011, 09:40 AM	#62
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside j.kirn, I love your truck!! Do you have any more recent pictures of it. It is the reason I was/am debating the wide tires vs. skinny tires. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-23-2011, 02:20 PM	#64
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Putting wide tires is hard on any steering components,especially the original axle,i do need to take some updated pics of truck maybe this weekend. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR TRUCK PUT BACK THE WAY IT CAME ORIGINALL. However you do it you can be proud of this truck, very rare gmc 4 wheeel drive

09-24-2011, 08:53 AM	#65
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Here are some more pictures of what I am starting with. The beastly 305A V6. And a little redneck engineering from a P.O. Would assume it is not my buddies handiwork, but who knows in a pinch, you do what you have to do. Dash More dash. When I parked it, the radio still worked. It took a few minutes to warm up, by then it came in almost as clear as my modern truck. Even more dash. Glovebox with the cardboard still in it! Not sure if it is a replacement, but good to have either way! Floor Somebody wrote an “L” under the paint under the hood Some goodies that came along with the truck. Both of these have the GMC logo on them. A full gasket kit for the engine! I guess if it needs it, this is the way to go!! After sitting for so long (9+ years) will the gasket set still be good? The box is unopened, so I would assume that the plastic is still around the gaskets inside. I guess the rear diff says 74 F@rd, not 9" F@rd. Attached Images __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread Last edited by chevy_man5; 09-24-2011 at 09:10 AM. Reason: Added rear diff picture

09-24-2011, 03:33 PM	#66
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside SHE LIVES!!!!!! Pulled out the plugs, put in some Marvel Oil, let it sit. Turned it over by hand a few times, and it rolled over smoothly. Cleaned and gapped the plugs took the battery out of my work truck, poured a little gas in the carb, and cranked it over for a bit, then she fired up...for a couple of seconds. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-25-2011, 09:10 AM	#67
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Nice! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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09-26-2011, 10:26 PM	#68
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Lightened up the truck quite a bit yesterday morning and this evening. Removed pounds of bondo. It was still semi soft in the middle. It has been there at least 11-12 years as far as I know. I have had the truck for 9 years, and my buddy had it for a couple prior to that. It is on there a little thick! Passenger side pile. Drivers side pile. The hammer is 12" long for reference. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-27-2011, 10:15 AM	#69
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Poor thing! Look at it this way, when you're done it wont have that bondo all over it! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-29-2011, 11:06 PM	#70
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Scored a near perfect 60-61 GMC hood, a factory fan shroud (not sure if it is for my 60 or not, but the price was right), MOST of a cab to frame mount kit, and most of a radiator core support mount kit. Got all of these for a decent price. I am pretty excited about getting these! I had to unload the hood by myself, so this is the best picture I can get for tonight. The shroud is a little rough around the edges, and has a little surface rust, but it's only metal right! I posted his craigslist ad in the main 60-66 forum, so anyone looking could see if he has what you need. He has more than what he has listed. I have never met him before this evening. Attached Images __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-30-2011, 04:06 PM	#71
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside jason you should be driving this by the time we all meet for the winter breakfast club!!! Nice score on the parts !!! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

09-30-2011, 04:11 PM	#72
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside I sure hope so!!! That would be great! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

09-30-2011, 04:19 PM	#73
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Hey I just sent the guy on CL a response, Did he have any radiators??? __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

09-30-2011, 04:43 PM	#74
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Not that I saw, but he had a lot of stuff stacked in the bed of the truck. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

10-01-2011, 04:04 AM	#75
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