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**62 Longbed** · 11-30-2011, 05:53 PM

Heres a few pictures of my truck before I sold it .... Miss this truck !!

LostMy65 · 11-30-2011, 06:35 PM

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Heres a few pictures of my truck before I sold it .... Miss this truck !!

Nice Wheels
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blue64c20 · 11-30-2011, 07:09 PM

factorystock · 11-30-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Longbed

Heres a few pictures of my truck before I sold it .... Miss this truck !!

Hubcaps on modern 16" 8 lug bump type wheels???? How does that work? Did you install clips on these wheels? Or are they 16.5" clip type wheels?

**rideblue00** · 11-30-2011, 11:38 PM

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The hubcaps shown came with the truck , no clips , just popped on over the bumps on the rims ... Very solid fit ...

A little investigation is in order. I knew somewhere there were some caps that may fit newer wheels. I have a 90's set of 8 lug chevy wheels, and it looks like my 66 3/4 t caps fit very close. I have to do some r&d and i cant do that quite yet. But i think i can make them work. I will post some pics....sometime. lol

oem4me · 12-01-2011, 12:19 AM

Hmmm, what am I missing? the 16" bump wheels I have require a large cap with 11-3/4" inside, no flange. Where'd ya get those wheels, and how big were those caps? I don't get it.

J.Cagle · 12-01-2011, 09:26 PM

my 3/4 ton has a set of ford 16" steelies with the hubcap bumps. They take a very large hub cap. I would love to know what 8 hole wheel will take regular caps!

**yelmer** · 12-02-2011, 01:05 AM

do we have pictures of this ? new to me

LostMy65 · 12-02-2011, 03:57 AM

I was searching for 16 inch Hubcaps and found this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=15

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Originally Posted by 62 Longbed

Here is a picture of my 66 with the hubcaps on .. My wheels are 16.5 , I have the clips .. Love the look on my 3/4 ton ... I've been thinking of getting another set .. Paid $85.00 for all (4) .. have a line on 2-more .

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LostMy65 · 12-02-2011, 05:11 AM

It is a great look!

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LostMy65 · 12-07-2011, 12:47 PM

Not my taste, but an interesting set of 8 Luggers:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2740534673.html

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-07-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Not my taste, but an interesting set of 8 Luggers:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2740534673.html

Sorry to anyone here who may be running those but...

benwah · 12-13-2011, 02:24 PM

Hi Im a newbie here but used to old trucks. My 62 K 20 Im rebuilding has 17" Hercules hdt 17's there very old. Looks to be split wheels. All trucks this era seem to be 16.5- 17.5. The wheels are the same color as the truck,and is wearing original paint. It was built in the NewYork plant. Any good sources on some stock 17s? Im running some 16s on my daily W200,( ya its a Dodge, Please go ez on me. ) 7.50-16s Primex trac master. I baught from Nebraska tire.

LostMy65 · 12-27-2011, 02:12 AM

66-PMD-GMC · 12-27-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by benwah

Hi Im a newbie here but used to old trucks. My 62 K 20 Im rebuilding has 17" Hercules hdt 17's there very old. Looks to be split wheels. All trucks this era seem to be 16.5- 17.5. The wheels are the same color as the truck,and is wearing original paint. It was built in the NewYork plant. Any good sources on some stock 17s? Im running some 16s on my daily W200,( ya its a Dodge, Please go ez on me. ) 7.50-16s Primex trac master. I baught from Nebraska tire.

The original wheel tire combo on my half ton was 16" and the wheels on my 1 ton were 16" as well. LOTS of wheels interchange since the 8 lug pattern is the same on Ferd, dodge, chebby and GMC. Most tire shops wont touch split rims so I think your best bet is to shop for some take offs at your local used tire shops.

Budman56 · 12-27-2011, 11:58 AM

here is mine in the process of being restored!!

LostMy65 · 12-27-2011, 04:40 PM

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here is mine in the process of being restored!!

I'm really liking your truck.

Also,
I had a Budman t-shirt in the 70's

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benwah · 01-09-2012, 09:59 AM

heres an old photo.

sdwolff98 · 01-09-2012, 11:34 AM

Bud,
Dig the frame color!!!!!! Too many people just do black

Sean
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J.Cagle · 01-09-2012, 06:42 PM

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heres an old photo.

That is awesome! I reeeeeally want to find an old camper for my 63 3/4 ton!

Scott72c20 · 02-23-2012, 10:47 PM

I love the stock trucks as well. At car shows people really seem to get more nostalgic about the stock set ups. However, unless there is a stock class, the bling usually gets the trophy. Mine is stock except for the edlebrock carb and air cleaner. My rubber is finally starting to crack on the ol' 16.5 steelies, so I have purchased some AR23's to brighten it up a bit. I am keeping all the stock parts that are replaced though and will refurbish and powdercoat at some point when the funds come available.

LostMy65 · 02-23-2012, 11:01 PM

Old trucks left original just takes you back in time to a related memory.
The smell. The sound of the straight six. The sound of the rattling gearshift.

For me, the smell, and the rattling 4-speed gearshift takes me back to us grandchildren all cramped in the cab with grandpa and grandma going camping.

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66-PMD-GMC · 02-24-2012, 01:09 AM

OK, In about 3 days I will be moving my 66 to the new frame.

Right now it is a half ton with 8 lug suspension.
However, it is going on a 3/4 ton 1971 frame.
Power steering, hydro-boost brakes, 5 speed overdrive, steel bed floor.
Yes, I am bringing this antique at least into the latter part of the 20th century.

Here is a before photo...
I LOVE 3/4 ton and bigger GMC trucks

**rideblue00** · 03-29-2012, 10:44 PM

Got some new shoes. Swapped some tires around and retired my 3 piece rims. My old tires looked like slicks!

**yelmer** · 03-30-2012, 10:42 PM

Bought this in calif last year

11-30-2011, 05:53 PM	#126
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Heres a few pictures of my truck before I sold it .... Miss this truck !! Attached Images

11-30-2011, 07:09 PM	#128
blue64c20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: summerfield NC Posts: 82	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love?

12-01-2011, 12:19 AM	#131
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Hmmm, what am I missing? the 16" bump wheels I have require a large cap with 11-3/4" inside, no flange. Where'd ya get those wheels, and how big were those caps? I don't get it.

12-01-2011, 09:26 PM	#132
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? my 3/4 ton has a set of ford 16" steelies with the hubcap bumps. They take a very large hub cap. I would love to know what 8 hole wheel will take regular caps! __________________ 1964 c-10 Long stepside, 230 I6 ,3spd, dealer add-on air.

12-02-2011, 01:05 AM	#133
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? do we have pictures of this ? new to me

12-02-2011, 05:11 AM	#135
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? It is a great look! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

12-07-2011, 12:47 PM	#136
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Not my taste, but an interesting set of 8 Luggers: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2740534673.html __________________ 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

12-13-2011, 02:24 PM	#138
benwah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT Posts: 134	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Hi Im a newbie here but used to old trucks. My 62 K 20 Im rebuilding has 17" Hercules hdt 17's there very old. Looks to be split wheels. All trucks this era seem to be 16.5- 17.5. The wheels are the same color as the truck,and is wearing original paint. It was built in the NewYork plant. Any good sources on some stock 17s? Im running some 16s on my daily W200,( ya its a Dodge, Please go ez on me. ) 7.50-16s Primex trac master. I baught from Nebraska tire.

12-27-2011, 02:12 AM	#139
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? __________________ 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

12-27-2011, 11:58 AM	#141
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? here is mine in the process of being restored!! Attached Images __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

01-09-2012, 09:59 AM	#143
benwah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT Posts: 134	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? heres an old photo. Attached Images

01-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#144
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Bud, Dig the frame color!!!!!! Too many people just do black Sean Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

02-23-2012, 10:47 PM	#146
Scott72c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 28	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I love the stock trucks as well. At car shows people really seem to get more nostalgic about the stock set ups. However, unless there is a stock class, the bling usually gets the trophy. Mine is stock except for the edlebrock carb and air cleaner. My rubber is finally starting to crack on the ol' 16.5 steelies, so I have purchased some AR23's to brighten it up a bit. I am keeping all the stock parts that are replaced though and will refurbish and powdercoat at some point when the funds come available. __________________ 1967 GMC SWB Pickup 1978 GMC Sierra Grande Pickup 2001 BMW R1100S 2022 BMW R1250 RS

02-23-2012, 11:01 PM	#147
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Old trucks left original just takes you back in time to a related memory. The smell. The sound of the straight six. The sound of the rattling gearshift. For me, the smell, and the rattling 4-speed gearshift takes me back to us grandchildren all cramped in the cab with grandpa and grandma going camping. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

02-24-2012, 01:09 AM	#148
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? OK, In about 3 days I will be moving my 66 to the new frame. Right now it is a half ton with 8 lug suspension. However, it is going on a 3/4 ton 1971 frame. Power steering, hydro-boost brakes, 5 speed overdrive, steel bed floor. Yes, I am bringing this antique at least into the latter part of the 20th century. Here is a before photo... I LOVE 3/4 ton and bigger GMC trucks Attached Images __________________ 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



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03-29-2012, 10:44 PM	#149
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,860	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Got some new shoes. Swapped some tires around and retired my 3 piece rims. My old tires looked like slicks! Attached Images

03-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#150
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Bought this in calif last year Attached Images

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