1960 GMC Suburban

[likaroc13]

This is the place you're thinking about regarding original-style upholstery. I've never used them & have read mixed reviews, not about quality but customer service.
https://smsautofabrics.com/

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

This is the place you're thinking about regarding original-style upholstery. I've never used them & have read mixed reviews:
https://smsautofabrics.com/

This place has the correct original pattern material but is very expensive. Each part for my 65 Sub is about $59/yard. If you have a local upholstery shop they should be able to make something close to original or a custom seat cover.

[KIC]

So we got somewhere today. Got the water system all tight and ready with new radiator, thermostat and hoses.. The same with the temp gas system using a boat gas tank. The battery in and cables replaced. New fan belt.


pulled the plugs and let a little Marvel Mystery Oil soak in each cylinder. replaced plugs and rocked it back and forth.

Turned the key......She fired right up

[MusicMan70]

Awesome to hear another GMC V-6 running again!
KIC, what is the part number you used for the upper radiator hose?

[KIC]

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Awesome to hear another GMC V-6 running again!
KIC, what is the part number you used for the upper radiator hose?

Spent a lot of time searching for the correct ones on both the upper and lower hoses since I did not want a "ribbed" generic type hose. I found one that would work at Merles Auto/NAPA Auto (same company now) The bottom was next to impossible to find, but after having a helpful counter guy show me many hoses I picked from their catalog, I found a bigger longer one that had the two different sizes that I needed due to the new radiator. I had to cut the bottom to fit as it was way too long, but it had the perfect curves built into the length I needed and the rest of the curves and stuff was cut off.

The top shows: Day 70344

The Bottom was Day 72033

[MusicMan70]

Thank you for this information along with the other part number KIC!

[KIC]

I should say that the aftermarket radiator had a different size nipple, or "bung" as I have been told recently on the bottom, The hos I got for the bottom needed the small inside diameter on the radiator side

Here is the link to the thread where I talked about it.:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=748899

[KIC]

I posted this in the main section, but thought I would post it her too:

My 60 305 appeared to have a fuel pump issue. Bought a new manual pump and it wouldn't work either. Kept chasing and checking for line leaks etc.

Even checked with a vacuum tester which appeared to show it sucking but still not pushing through.

Finally decided to bench test the new one with a bottle of gas and it worked fine. Then I bench tested the old one and it worked fine.

Started to think that the issue was inside where the pump lever rides on the lobe (?), but then remembered that the vacuum test appeared to show it creating a vacuum.


SO...... Any ideas ?

I really want to stay with the original manual style, but even thinking of running a hidden electric through the manual one..

[KIC]

It is weird, we even bypassed the whole line with short line to a bottle with gas in it.

I did run into a friend that has a restoration repair shop and he told me that he has had up to 5 failures in a row on new manual pumps. And he buys top end pumps. He said that he finds very small shavings and particles in the pumps that can affect the valves inside. So he buys a pump and immediately takes it apart and cleans it.

That will probably be my next move followed by an electric pump that flows through the mechanical so it at at least looks original.

[MusicMan70]

KIC, I have had several fails with NOS mechanical pumps as well as "new" pumps bought from NAPA etc. I think they sit on the shelves so long the diaphragm's (?) wear out or so I've been told.

So I finally did go with a Carter electric (P4070 4-8psi), but did not run it through the old mechanical because I was told it would fill the oil pan with gas (it Did). My mechanical is still there but my fuel line just goes around it. I guess you could hollow it out and run the line through there for looks (I think that's what you meant)

[KIC]

Hi All

I have an important question. I am in the process of returning my 60 Burb back to a 3-on the tree. Many years ago my older brother blew up the original drag racing his girlfriend in reverse...( don't ask ) .. We had replaced the blown 3-speed with a 4-speed work truck tranny with a low granny gear.

I long while back I had obtained a good 3 speed from a member who was putting in a 350 with auto. Below are the two different bell housings that have different bolt holes although they both work/fit.

Is the first one with the little cover on the rear top the correct one for the 60 Burb 3-speed ?

It has been a hassle finding the correct clutch and parts, but looking forward to making it back to original .

[KIC]

The top one is what came with the 3-speed, but I do not recall what engine the person had that he pulled out of his Burb.

The bottom one could very well be the original from my Burb and we might have just installed the 4-speed with that bell housing.. I just can not recall since it was around 1979ish when wee did the tranny swap.

I definitely want to be as original as possible..

[MusicMan70]

Yes I'd agree with the others that the bottom one is correct.

[KIC]

Thanks guys I appreciate the input

[HarrisonsRodShop]

1962 GMC Suburban Custom here just getting the project started.....

[KIC]

Originally Posted by HarrisonsRodShop

1962 GMC Suburban Custom here just getting the project started.....

Beautiful Burb. Your "getting started" is WAY ahead of my project. Good Luck.. let me know where your build thread is ..

[KIC]

So ... things are moving along. Freshened up the motor a little. Cleaned out all water jackets and replaced all freeze plugs. Followed the "while you are there" philosophy .. and while it was out, cleaned all the sludge from the valves, cleaned the oil ports and new gaskets etc. New oil pump, new plugs, new clutch etc.able to clean and paint the engine compartment paint the engine and tranny.

[KIC]

A few more pictures.. found out we couldn't stab the motor and tranny at the same time..had to do them separate..

[likaroc13]

Looking good!

[KIC]

So I am going to post this issue here too since I have not had a lot of response from my other thread. I am taking my Burb back to the original style 3-speed on the tree.

I obtained a 3-speed from a burb years ago and have held onto it waiting for the time I could install it. Now that I have, the original linkage does not line up to the tranny levers.

I am trying to figure out why. Any ideas ? Anybody else had/solved this issue ?

[KIC]

Okay..I have a BIG favor to ask...ANYBODY who has a 60-62 ( maybe later not sure) 3 on the tree.. can you look and see if the shift levers on the tranny are both down ? The original shop manual show three different views, with two showing the forward shift lever as "up" and the rear shift lever as "down". What do you guys show as yours being ?

It looks like my linkage might work if it is up, but the lever doesn't look like it has been changed.

Can any post pictures of what their lever positions are in neutral ??

[KIC]

I still could use a picture off anybody's truck/Burb with a 305 V-6 and 3-on-a-tree shift linkage. I would like a picture of the linkage/levers in neutral and how the linkage misses the bell housing and yet hooks to the levers.

[KIC]

Found some old family pictures showing my Burb. The first two are mid 1960 and the last one is approximately early 1970ish

[The Rocknrod]

Nice work, very good updates. Thanks.

[Corts60]

Glad to see you're back at it! Love the historical photos!