Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tomsriv · 12-03-2007, 12:46 AM

I am talking Ford, Chevy, Dodge and even Studebaker.

Address issues such as
Rust
Drivetrains
Chassis & Brakes

I don't know a whole lot about the other brands, but as far as rust, I don't think you could come up with a worse design than these chevys. I just got a new fender and I am looking at the rear brace. Its like it was designed to hold dirt!

I brought up this question because I saw an old Ford work truck, about a '65 at my local community college. It was sitting in a back lot and I assume this truck has sat outside most of its life. It didn't have any significant roof rust and the fenders didn't have any rust holes. I wouldn't want a Ford of this year, but I would say it might be a better truck as far as rust. Aesthetics aside, who do you think engineered a better truck?

ClassicAutoResto · 12-03-2007, 09:30 AM

Trick Question? The forum name speaks for itself!!!

In my shop I have at one time or another built all three. Rust is going to be determined by where the truck has lived. One exception is the 73-77 chevy trucks which had impurities in the steel. Northern trucks have salty roads, south has humidity, both big factors. Dry climate trucks and or stored are always the best start for a good truck. Jerry

63sbssbbw · 12-03-2007, 10:13 AM

Don't forget I-H
uglier than a dodge on a good day lol
T

barepaint · 12-04-2007, 04:02 AM

Depended if you wanted payed or laid...Chevy if laid...IH if paid they were all rocks...Well IH was a damn bolder lol

72freak · 12-04-2007, 06:06 AM

Early 60's..........Ford, Chevy, Dodge, IH.........All work horses, lots of 3 speeds and inlines and whole lot of rust.

My least favorite years for trucks of any make

hewlett2002000 · 12-04-2007, 10:58 AM

60-66 chevy trucks are my favorite truck body style of any ive ever seen. ive always said that ford had more sturdy bodies and chevy had the better engines. i cant speak for any other brands but both ford and chevy trucks of the 60's were and are still some of the best work trucks you could/can get.
John

63sbssbbw · 12-04-2007, 12:18 PM

That's why even ford guys put chevy engines in their fords
well,at least the smart ones do
T

Dinos63 · 12-04-2007, 09:42 PM

man...... i would rather push a old rusty chevy,than drive a ford or dodge,

and thats no bulls--t

hewlett2002000 · 12-04-2007, 10:18 PM

omg my mother was saying how she hated my truck hobby and all that and that i should just sell all my truck junk and buy a real nice car cause i put too much money into my truck and she said it was a mistake buying that FORD last year!!!! she called my chevy a ford!!!! thats the worst insult i could thank of!!! lol dont worry guys im staying with my truck cause she sees junk but every time i see my big rusty paper weight i smile

. but soon enough that will be the first paper weight you will ever see going 100mph!! lol
John

Iron-Butt · 12-05-2007, 02:11 PM

60-66 chevy or gmc, the other brands do not need to be included.

Chevysdominate · 12-05-2007, 02:50 PM

WHAT!!!! Ford and Dodge make trucks too? I learn something new everyday.

fercho71 · 12-05-2007, 10:52 PM

i really don know a technical answer for this thread but i think that chevy definitly rocks !!!!!!!!!!! nicer design, good engines, what can i said good inspiration definitly

Fer

Dinos63 · 12-06-2007, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevysdominate

WHAT!!!! Ford and Dodge make trucks too? I learn something new everyday.

lol

19GMC63 · 12-06-2007, 02:30 AM

They were all made good back then... well except for those Ford/Mercury unibodies.

Frizzle Fry · 12-06-2007, 04:42 PM

For me it's all looks. Everything else is repairable or upgradeable but it's gotta have a nice body style to begin with. And well, if it wasn't Chevy I wouldn't be here

jchav62 · 12-06-2007, 06:06 PM

Chevrolet - ALL THE WAY!!!

I'm sure if you went over to a F@%D Forum and asked this same question, they would have a different answer... Oh well...

Tomsriv · 12-06-2007, 08:20 PM

I kind of like the early 60's Dodges. They are ugly as hell! But in a good way.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-10-2007, 07:00 PM

From 1920's until the early 1940's I would give it to Ford. From the late 1940's until today's truck, it's Chevy's all the way!

As for Dodge....well I would rather have a root cannel then drive a Dodge!

12-03-2007, 12:46 AM	#1
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? I am talking Ford, Chevy, Dodge and even Studebaker. Address issues such as Rust Drivetrains Chassis & Brakes I don't know a whole lot about the other brands, but as far as rust, I don't think you could come up with a worse design than these chevys. I just got a new fender and I am looking at the rear brace. Its like it was designed to hold dirt! I brought up this question because I saw an old Ford work truck, about a '65 at my local community college. It was sitting in a back lot and I assume this truck has sat outside most of its life. It didn't have any significant roof rust and the fenders didn't have any rust holes. I wouldn't want a Ford of this year, but I would say it might be a better truck as far as rust. Aesthetics aside, who do you think engineered a better truck?

12-03-2007, 09:30 AM	#2
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? Trick Question? The forum name speaks for itself!!! In my shop I have at one time or another built all three. Rust is going to be determined by where the truck has lived. One exception is the 73-77 chevy trucks which had impurities in the steel. Northern trucks have salty roads, south has humidity, both big factors. Dry climate trucks and or stored are always the best start for a good truck. Jerry

12-03-2007, 10:13 AM	#3
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? Don't forget I-H uglier than a dodge on a good day lol T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

12-04-2007, 04:02 AM	#4
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? Depended if you wanted payed or laid...Chevy if laid...IH if paid they were all rocks...Well IH was a damn bolder lol

12-04-2007, 06:06 AM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? Early 60's..........Ford, Chevy, Dodge, IH.........All work horses, lots of 3 speeds and inlines and whole lot of rust. My least favorite years for trucks of any make __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-04-2007, 10:58 AM	#6
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? 60-66 chevy trucks are my favorite truck body style of any ive ever seen. ive always said that ford had more sturdy bodies and chevy had the better engines. i cant speak for any other brands but both ford and chevy trucks of the 60's were and are still some of the best work trucks you could/can get. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

12-04-2007, 12:18 PM	#7
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? That's why even ford guys put chevy engines in their fords well,at least the smart ones do T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

12-04-2007, 09:42 PM	#8
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? man...... i would rather push a old rusty chevy,than drive a ford or dodge, and thats no bulls--t Last edited by Dinos63; 12-04-2007 at 09:43 PM.

12-04-2007, 10:18 PM	#9
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? omg my mother was saying how she hated my truck hobby and all that and that i should just sell all my truck junk and buy a real nice car cause i put too much money into my truck and she said it was a mistake buying that FORD last year!!!! she called my chevy a ford!!!! thats the worst insult i could thank of!!! lol dont worry guys im staying with my truck cause she sees junk but every time i see my big rusty paper weight i smile. but soon enough that will be the first paper weight you will ever see going 100mph!! lol John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

12-05-2007, 02:11 PM	#10
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? 60-66 chevy or gmc, the other brands do not need to be included. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up. Last edited by Iron-Butt; 12-05-2007 at 02:12 PM.

12-05-2007, 02:50 PM	#11
Chevysdominate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Springtucky, Oregon Posts: 265	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? WHAT!!!! Ford and Dodge make trucks too? I learn something new everyday.

12-05-2007, 10:52 PM	#12
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? i really don know a technical answer for this thread but i think that chevy definitly rocks !!!!!!!!!!! nicer design, good engines, what can i said good inspiration definitly Fer __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion Last edited by fercho71; 12-05-2007 at 10:53 PM.

12-06-2007, 02:30 AM	#14
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? They were all made good back then... well except for those Ford/Mercury unibodies.

12-06-2007, 04:42 PM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? For me it's all looks. Everything else is repairable or upgradeable but it's gotta have a nice body style to begin with. And well, if it wasn't Chevy I wouldn't be here Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-06-2007 at 04:44 PM.

12-06-2007, 06:06 PM	#16
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? Chevrolet - ALL THE WAY!!! I'm sure if you went over to a F@%D Forum and asked this same question, they would have a different answer... Oh well... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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12-06-2007, 08:20 PM	#17
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? I kind of like the early 60's Dodges. They are ugly as hell! But in a good way.

12-10-2007, 07:00 PM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Who made the best trucks in the early 60s? From 1920's until the early 1940's I would give it to Ford. From the late 1940's until today's truck, it's Chevy's all the way! As for Dodge....well I would rather have a root cannel then drive a Dodge! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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