Where's the 3/4 ton love? - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**joedoh** · 04-17-2011, 12:28 AM

I bought one for parts a few months ago, it had a detroit no-spin rear diff in it. I passed it on. There is that brokeback look too.

68lngbed350 · 05-25-2011, 02:42 AM

I know theres more 3/4 tons out there!!!

66-PMD-GMC · 05-25-2011, 09:49 AM

I need to find myself a few more 3/4 ton 63-66 rigs. There is still room on my driveway afterall...

Surfdaddy · 05-25-2011, 10:21 AM

Here's what mine looks like now that I really started working on it. Just finished rebuilding the Hydra-matic trans and got it back in on Friday.

CdM · 05-25-2011, 03:39 PM

66 3/4 before i found this website

monolith · 05-26-2011, 08:11 PM

My 66- finally running again- 1 coil cut in front, removed all but the longest 5 leaves in the rear. 250, Rochester b carb, sm425, Flowtech headers, 2ft cherry bombs.

Sounds great, handles great- going to look at a Holmes wrecker bed tomorrow, so I may be restoring the rear suspension(including the 1 ton helper coils) and picking up dual wheels for the rear.

Looking to do a "Rat Wrecker", a bit like the one seen in pics on the site a while ago. Plus, I'll have a way to move all of my other trucks around.

TFANTIN · 05-30-2011, 03:10 AM

Whats not to love on an original 3/4 ton from the 60's!

factorystock · 05-30-2011, 10:44 PM

Thanks for posting TFANTIN, here is another 3/4 ton GMC survivor ( a '62 ) with original paint and wheels.

1/2Dozen · 05-31-2011, 12:01 AM

mine

TFANTIN · 05-31-2011, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks for posting TFANTIN, here is another 3/4 ton GMC survivor ( a '62 ) with original paint and wheels.

Very cool truck!
Here is a GMC that was at a show over the weekend, I think it was a 12,000 mile truck.

LostMy65 · 06-20-2011, 01:15 AM

Not mine,
just a bump.

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stilkikin · 06-23-2011, 03:49 PM

My baby...76,000 miles. 1965.

wilkinst · 06-23-2011, 04:57 PM

^^^I don't know what it is about your truck stilkikin, but I love it! It has that perfect "well used, but original look."

factorystock · 06-23-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilkinst

^^^I don't know what it is about your truck stilkikin, but I love it! It has that perfect "well used, but original look."

I agree, it has that no nonsense look. Modern vehicles just don't have this look. Speaking of wheels, you must have originals because modern 8 lug wheels ( 1969 and newer ) don't accept period 3/4 ton hubcaps. They appear to be the 1 piece solid 17.5" (clip type) wheels that use tubleless tires.

stilkikin · 06-23-2011, 09:17 PM

I'm trying to find some factory take offs for it. These things are like pizza cutters, I get stuck in the smallest amount of mud. I love the look but there just not that functional. I've not even begun to try to find tires in this size but I'd imagine it's slim pickins.

**rideblue00** · 06-23-2011, 10:51 PM

Ive been looking for these "pie crust" edge kind of tires. Bias ply...not easy to find. I am going to have to go 70's eight lug i guess.

y5mgisi · 06-24-2011, 01:18 AM

Ever hear of Coker Tires?

they make new reproduction old school tires like these!

LostMy65 · 06-24-2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilkinst

^^^I don't know what it is about your truck stilkikin, but I love it! It has that perfect "well used, but original look."

You captured the the essence perfectly.

**Captainfab** · 06-24-2011, 01:27 AM

Have you looked here for the 17.5 tires?

http://www.stausaonline.com/

Surfdaddy · 06-24-2011, 10:29 AM

I ran that tire on my 66 jeep pickup and my old scout. They were period correct and as long as you keep the pressure right they worked great. Didn't last too long though, very soft compound rubber. Great looking tire.

LostMy65 · 07-28-2011, 06:43 PM

We need to get this thread going again.

Let's see your 8-Lug wheels.

66-PMD-GMC · 07-28-2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

We need to get this thread going again.

Let's see your 8-Lug wheels.

My half ton is an 8 lug now. I have a 3/4 ton front suspension and a big 1 ton diff with beefed up 3/4 ton leafs out back.
Been driving it all day. Having a blast.

factorystock · 07-28-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

We need to get this thread going again.

Let's see your 8-Lug wheels.

17.5 one piece wheels with tubeless tires like these were standard equipment on 60-66 3/4tons ( shown with 61 thru 63 hubcap). 8-17.5 tires can be ordered if your into authenticity.

**rideblue00** · 07-28-2011, 11:06 PM

Nothing says old school, like those pie crust edges!

*HEI451* · 07-29-2011, 12:36 AM

A couple of rear end/wheel questions between the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

I have a '64 1 ton C30 with flatbed, dual rear wheels. From the pictures here of the rear ends, it appears the 3/4 ton trucks have a similar rear axle, floating axles, same-same??

Does the 3/4 ton use a split rim, as my 1 ton does, same-same??

I'd really like to find a nice 5 speed with granny low, and 2 speed rear end for my flatbed.

04-17-2011, 12:28 AM	#76
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I bought one for parts a few months ago, it had a detroit no-spin rear diff in it. I passed it on. There is that brokeback look too.

05-25-2011, 02:42 AM	#77
68lngbed350 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond,CA Posts: 26	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I know theres more 3/4 tons out there!!! __________________ 1968 C20 Stepside 350 sm465 4.57 - Summer Cruiser/Hauler 1980 El Camino- lil brothers dd. lt1 3.90 1970 Camaro-468 bbc t56 4.11 MONSTER! younger brothers project

05-25-2011, 09:49 AM	#78
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I need to find myself a few more 3/4 ton 63-66 rigs. There is still room on my driveway afterall... __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

05-25-2011, 10:21 AM	#79
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here's what mine looks like now that I really started working on it. Just finished rebuilding the Hydra-matic trans and got it back in on Friday. Attached Images __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

05-25-2011, 03:39 PM	#80
CdM Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oceano,CA Posts: 157	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? 66 3/4 before i found this website Attached Images __________________ Build Thread 66 custom cab lwb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465726 66 fleet lwb- In process 64 k10 10inch lift 38.5's- In process 92k1500 400hp on 38.5-parts truck now 8(

05-26-2011, 08:11 PM	#81
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? My 66- finally running again- 1 coil cut in front, removed all but the longest 5 leaves in the rear. 250, Rochester b carb, sm425, Flowtech headers, 2ft cherry bombs. Sounds great, handles great- going to look at a Holmes wrecker bed tomorrow, so I may be restoring the rear suspension(including the 1 ton helper coils) and picking up dual wheels for the rear. Looking to do a "Rat Wrecker", a bit like the one seen in pics on the site a while ago. Plus, I'll have a way to move all of my other trucks around. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger Last edited by monolith; 05-26-2011 at 08:18 PM. Reason: adjusted contrast in pic

05-30-2011, 03:10 AM	#82
TFANTIN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Merrillville Indiana Posts: 31	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Whats not to love on an original 3/4 ton from the 60's! Attached Images Last edited by TFANTIN; 05-30-2011 at 03:14 AM.

05-30-2011, 10:44 PM	#83
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,384	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Thanks for posting TFANTIN, here is another 3/4 ton GMC survivor ( a '62 ) with original paint and wheels. Attached Images

05-31-2011, 12:01 AM	#84
1/2Dozen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 237	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? mine __________________ 66 suburban 51 Merc 2 door coupe 38 Chevy Business Coupe (gf's) 76 Airstream Sovereign

06-20-2011, 01:15 AM	#86
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,529	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Not mine, just a bump. . __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-23-2011, 03:49 PM	#87
stilkikin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 28	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? My baby...76,000 miles. 1965.

06-23-2011, 04:57 PM	#88
wilkinst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 52	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? ^^^I don't know what it is about your truck stilkikin, but I love it! It has that perfect "well used, but original look."

06-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#90
stilkikin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 28	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I'm trying to find some factory take offs for it. These things are like pizza cutters, I get stuck in the smallest amount of mud. I love the look but there just not that functional. I've not even begun to try to find tires in this size but I'd imagine it's slim pickins.

06-23-2011, 10:51 PM	#91
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,861	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Ive been looking for these "pie crust" edge kind of tires. Bias ply...not easy to find. I am going to have to go 70's eight lug i guess.

06-24-2011, 01:18 AM	#92
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Ever hear of Coker Tires? they make new reproduction old school tires like these!



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06-24-2011, 01:27 AM	#94
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Have you looked here for the 17.5 tires? http://www.stausaonline.com/ __________________ 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

06-24-2011, 10:29 AM	#95
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I ran that tire on my 66 jeep pickup and my old scout. They were period correct and as long as you keep the pressure right they worked great. Didn't last too long though, very soft compound rubber. Great looking tire. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

07-28-2011, 06:43 PM	#96
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,529	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? We need to get this thread going again. Let's see your 8-Lug wheels. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-28-2011, 11:06 PM	#99
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,861	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Nothing says old school, like those pie crust edges!

07-29-2011, 12:36 AM	#100
HEI451 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Yerington, Nevada Posts: 864	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? A couple of rear end/wheel questions between the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. I have a '64 1 ton C30 with flatbed, dual rear wheels. From the pictures here of the rear ends, it appears the 3/4 ton trucks have a similar rear axle, floating axles, same-same?? Does the 3/4 ton use a split rim, as my 1 ton does, same-same?? I'd really like to find a nice 5 speed with granny low, and 2 speed rear end for my flatbed.

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