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**jocko** · 07-01-2010, 10:29 PM

Good Evening Truckers. Finally found the one I've been looking for up in NY. Colorful trip home on the ol trailer - lost the keys.... The ORIGINAL keys. 44 years with the truck and I lose them on the first day. I'm a moron. Anyhoo, it's all good now. Truck's in pretty good shape and very original - the whitewalls will be the first to go though - blackwalls, blue steelies and poverty caps are in its future.

geezer#99 · 07-01-2010, 10:41 PM

Nice!!!! I likey!!!!!

**jocko** · 07-01-2010, 10:44 PM

thanks geezer. i will admit, i was looking for more of a project truck - but I couldn't pass this one up. decent price and pretty much virgin sheet metal. The seller was a true gentleman trucker too - he threw in the steelies for free and he bailed me out of my lost key disaster. still plenty to do under the hood - and the 3 speed, well, i'm thinkin Tremec. But finding the truck was the hard part. Now I'm broke. So I can polish it until i come up with the do-ray-me.

**Captainfab** · 07-01-2010, 10:57 PM

Wow, that is very nice

Yeah I'm not one for WW's either.....guess we're the minority here

What's it have for an engine?

likaroc13 · 07-01-2010, 11:04 PM

haha, i saw that thing on Ebay the other day...i started to post a link for everyone here, in case someone was interested....very clean truck!

markeb01 · 07-01-2010, 11:11 PM

What's not to like. Beautiful truck. It's going to look great with the matching wheels and caps. Like the bed rails too, never seen a version that stands straight up before, but they sure add character. Full chrome and stainless, bumper guards, very cool indeed.

Sillyoldman · 07-01-2010, 11:19 PM

The bed rails would go if it were mine but it's not. Fantastic truck. What's under the hood?

willyp · 07-01-2010, 11:24 PM

great lookin truck.....nice score, congrats!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 07-02-2010, 01:10 AM

Man, that thing is a beauty! Congrats!

**aerotruk63** · 07-02-2010, 06:37 AM

Bat-O-Meter, Vac-O-Meter or Tachometer mounted under the dash?

Sillyoldman What have you got against Side Rails

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-02-2010, 07:17 AM

Wow, that thing is sweet!!
I looked up the eBay listing; 283 engine.
I'm not a big fan of the bed rails either. But, what I think doesn't matter, only you.

duallyjams · 07-02-2010, 07:58 AM

I will have to keep an eye out for your truck on the road.

**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 08:53 AM

Hey, thanks all, much appreciated. Like 63/64 noted, it's got the 283. Appears to be the one it was born with. Trans is a 3 on the tree. Under the dash, it's a "soon-to-be-gone-o-meter". (It's a moon tach - i think i'm gonna make it disappear, or maybe stick my ancient Sun Super II on the column - if I'm too cheap to do the dash tach conversion...). Likaroc is correct - it was on ebay, but I never got a chance to bid, was out - I noticed it didn't sell, so I called the owner and drove up to look at it the next day. I couldn't resist, it really was exactly what I was looking for. Sillyoldman and aerotruck, I'm on the fence about the rails - originally, I figured those would be the next thing to hit garage floor after the whitewalls, but they are kinda growing on me. They are an old defunct brand called "Taco" and are kind of 60's appropriate. I do like Aerotruck's much better - if you notice, his are the shorter version that keep the horizontal bar closer to the top of the bed. Mine stand up like telephone lines. But we'll see. Runs and drives pretty well - I believe the 3 speed will have to go - I THINK there were two 3-speeds available in 66, a non-synchro and a full synchro (but I'm not certain about that). If that's the case, then I'm pretty certain I have the non-synchronized 1st gear version - I pretty much have to come to a stop, make a sandwich and take a phone call before I can downshift back into first. Originally leaning toward a Tremec, but a muncie would be nice and a friend has one he might sell me cheap cheap. Alrighty - thanks again guys. I really enjoy the forum and catching up on the comments. Will share when I start workin on it.

Rogue · 07-02-2010, 10:36 AM

Damn, that truck is clean. Nice Score!

They sure look awesome in Sky Blue/white.

likaroc13 · 07-02-2010, 12:55 PM

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Woogeroo · 07-02-2010, 01:09 PM

Score!

That is a beautiful truck!

-W

lownslw64 · 07-02-2010, 02:01 PM

nice looking truck!

**aerotruk63** · 07-02-2010, 03:06 PM

Would that be TEACO, instead of TACO? The interior spotlight brackets have TEACO on them. Are the stantions marked on the outside or did you remove them and find the manufacturing stamp?

**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 04:48 PM

Aerotruk - the guy i bought it from said "Taco" was printed on the bottom of the stantions - he'd had several calls on them when he listed the truck on ebay even though it didn't sell. I haven't seen it yet. And since it looks like someone mounted them while the paint was wet - I probably won't be yanking them anytime soon(!) Eventually will need to fill the screw holes and repaint if I remove those things. Cripes. Yep, they're looking better and better all the time (or too much of a pain to yank and paint the aftermath, take your pick). Having blabbered on about all that - they COULD be Teaco, not Taco. That was a whole lot of nothing as far as info... yes, I know.

**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 04:54 PM

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**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 05:01 PM

Wooogeroo,
Here are the exhaust pics you asked for. Tried to take pics that would show how the exh snakes around the sway bar, tire, etc. The flowmasters are mounted vertically and the pipes from there come out of the top outlet - helps with easing the tube bending I think - then it snakes over the axle and immediately under the panhard (on the driver's side). Driver's side is the tightest because of the panhard. Passenger side not much of a problem. Then they come out at a 45 before really getting tangled up with the spare. I'd prefer turndowns that point aft and down - but that's for another day (and dollar).
Hope that helps.
Jocko

markeb01 · 07-02-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Bird7263, I didn't realize one could not attach pics to a private msg) Jocko

In fact you can attach photos to a PM, it's the same as attaching them to a thread post. I do it all the time. Just might take a bit of practice until you get the hang of it.

**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

In fact you can attach photos to a PM, it's the same as attaching them to a thread post. I do it all the time. Just might take a bit of practice until you get the hang of it.

markeb01, thanks - can you elaborate - here's my problem: on a thread post, I see the little attachment paper clip that I use to attach stuff. On PMs though, there's no paper clip thingy....

Woogeroo · 07-02-2010, 05:59 PM

jocko - thanks for sharing those!

-W

**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 06:13 PM

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07-01-2010, 10:29 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Ship came in Good Evening Truckers. Finally found the one I've been looking for up in NY. Colorful trip home on the ol trailer - lost the keys.... The ORIGINAL keys. 44 years with the truck and I lose them on the first day. I'm a moron. Anyhoo, it's all good now. Truck's in pretty good shape and very original - the whitewalls will be the first to go though - blackwalls, blue steelies and poverty caps are in its future. Attached Images

07-01-2010, 10:41 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: Ship came in Nice!!!! I likey!!!!!

07-01-2010, 10:44 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Ship came in thanks geezer. i will admit, i was looking for more of a project truck - but I couldn't pass this one up. decent price and pretty much virgin sheet metal. The seller was a true gentleman trucker too - he threw in the steelies for free and he bailed me out of my lost key disaster. still plenty to do under the hood - and the 3 speed, well, i'm thinkin Tremec. But finding the truck was the hard part. Now I'm broke. So I can polish it until i come up with the do-ray-me.

07-01-2010, 10:57 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Ship came in Wow, that is very nice Yeah I'm not one for WW's either.....guess we're the minority here What's it have for an engine? __________________ 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

07-01-2010, 11:04 PM	#5
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Ship came in haha, i saw that thing on Ebay the other day...i started to post a link for everyone here, in case someone was interested....very clean truck!

07-01-2010, 11:11 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Ship came in What's not to like. Beautiful truck. It's going to look great with the matching wheels and caps. Like the bed rails too, never seen a version that stands straight up before, but they sure add character. Full chrome and stainless, bumper guards, very cool indeed. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-01-2010, 11:19 PM	#7
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Ship came in The bed rails would go if it were mine but it's not. Fantastic truck. What's under the hood? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-01-2010, 11:24 PM	#8
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Ship came in great lookin truck.....nice score, congrats! __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

07-02-2010, 01:10 AM	#9
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Ship came in Man, that thing is a beauty! Congrats! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

07-02-2010, 06:37 AM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Ship came in Bat-O-Meter, Vac-O-Meter or Tachometer mounted under the dash? Sillyoldman What have you got against Side Rails __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-02-2010 at 07:19 AM.

07-02-2010, 07:17 AM	#11
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Ship came in Wow, that thing is sweet!! I looked up the eBay listing; 283 engine. I'm not a big fan of the bed rails either. But, what I think doesn't matter, only you. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

07-02-2010, 07:58 AM	#12
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Ship came in I will have to keep an eye out for your truck on the road. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

07-02-2010, 08:53 AM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Ship came in Hey, thanks all, much appreciated. Like 63/64 noted, it's got the 283. Appears to be the one it was born with. Trans is a 3 on the tree. Under the dash, it's a "soon-to-be-gone-o-meter". (It's a moon tach - i think i'm gonna make it disappear, or maybe stick my ancient Sun Super II on the column - if I'm too cheap to do the dash tach conversion...). Likaroc is correct - it was on ebay, but I never got a chance to bid, was out - I noticed it didn't sell, so I called the owner and drove up to look at it the next day. I couldn't resist, it really was exactly what I was looking for. Sillyoldman and aerotruck, I'm on the fence about the rails - originally, I figured those would be the next thing to hit garage floor after the whitewalls, but they are kinda growing on me. They are an old defunct brand called "Taco" and are kind of 60's appropriate. I do like Aerotruck's much better - if you notice, his are the shorter version that keep the horizontal bar closer to the top of the bed. Mine stand up like telephone lines. But we'll see. Runs and drives pretty well - I believe the 3 speed will have to go - I THINK there were two 3-speeds available in 66, a non-synchro and a full synchro (but I'm not certain about that). If that's the case, then I'm pretty certain I have the non-synchronized 1st gear version - I pretty much have to come to a stop, make a sandwich and take a phone call before I can downshift back into first. Originally leaning toward a Tremec, but a muncie would be nice and a friend has one he might sell me cheap cheap. Alrighty - thanks again guys. I really enjoy the forum and catching up on the comments. Will share when I start workin on it. Attached Images

07-02-2010, 10:36 AM	#14
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Ship came in Damn, that truck is clean. Nice Score! They sure look awesome in Sky Blue/white. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

07-02-2010, 12:55 PM	#15
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Ship came in Edited by Moderator Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 07-02-2010 at 08:14 PM. Reason: WTB by non-subscribing member



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07-02-2010, 01:09 PM	#16
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Ship came in Score! That is a beautiful truck! -W

07-02-2010, 02:01 PM	#17
lownslw64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 235	Re: Ship came in nice looking truck! __________________ 1963 Chevy suburban, ls1/4l60e, 3 rows, barn doors 2007 chevy 2500 hd 4x4 duramax

07-02-2010, 03:06 PM	#18
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Ship came in Would that be TEACO, instead of TACO? The interior spotlight brackets have TEACO on them. Are the stantions marked on the outside or did you remove them and find the manufacturing stamp? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-02-2010, 04:48 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Ship came in Aerotruk - the guy i bought it from said "Taco" was printed on the bottom of the stantions - he'd had several calls on them when he listed the truck on ebay even though it didn't sell. I haven't seen it yet. And since it looks like someone mounted them while the paint was wet - I probably won't be yanking them anytime soon(!) Eventually will need to fill the screw holes and repaint if I remove those things. Cripes. Yep, they're looking better and better all the time (or too much of a pain to yank and paint the aftermath, take your pick). Having blabbered on about all that - they COULD be Teaco, not Taco. That was a whole lot of nothing as far as info... yes, I know.

07-02-2010, 04:54 PM	#20
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Ship came in Edited by Moderator Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 07-02-2010 at 08:15 PM.

07-02-2010, 05:01 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Ship came in Wooogeroo, Here are the exhaust pics you asked for. Tried to take pics that would show how the exh snakes around the sway bar, tire, etc. The flowmasters are mounted vertically and the pipes from there come out of the top outlet - helps with easing the tube bending I think - then it snakes over the axle and immediately under the panhard (on the driver's side). Driver's side is the tightest because of the panhard. Passenger side not much of a problem. Then they come out at a 45 before really getting tangled up with the spare. I'd prefer turndowns that point aft and down - but that's for another day (and dollar). Hope that helps. Jocko Attached Images

07-02-2010, 05:59 PM	#24
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Ship came in jocko - thanks for sharing those! -W

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