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TJ's Chevy · 06-18-2013, 08:24 PM

Hey you all. Starting a poll here on your opinion of the best years chevy from 1960-1966. My favorite is the 66.

62-One-Ton · 06-18-2013, 10:00 PM

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MikeS. · 06-18-2013, 10:47 PM

66 has always been my favorite.
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thunder71 · 06-18-2013, 10:54 PM

66#1
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Brad54 · 06-18-2013, 11:02 PM

I voted for '63, due to the earlier wrap-around windshield which is classic early-'60s/'50s styling, and the modern front suspension that is a hell of a lot cheaper and easier to work on.

Mechanical clutch linkage and "normal" master cylinder, rather than the earlier hydraulic clutch/slave cylinder and double brake/clutch master cylinder on the firewall.

The 12-bolt rear axle housing is a one-year only deal, but internals interchange with later years.

I personally dig the four-headlight grills; the '62 grill headlights look like a bad compromise, while the '63 grill has a modern big, single bulb and a good looking grill.

-Brad

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 06-19-2013, 12:08 AM

63 Wrap Around Window!!! Regret Selling Mine !!!
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spacedebris · 06-19-2013, 01:59 AM

Voted for 60. Thats the reason I bought the panel that I did

But I bought strictly for astetic reasons. I'm doing a lot of mods (engine, suspension, breaks and so on) so mechanical considerations were not a factor for me.

Gotta love those bubble hoods and wrap-around windshields.

verdell · 06-19-2013, 08:27 AM

I like the '60. The quad headlights, wrap around windshield, most of all that unmistakeable grill that's often seen on a lot of 62-66 models! I remember being about 4 or 5 years old riding in my Grand Dad's "truck with the eye brows". It wasn't my first choice but my Father bought me a '61 when I was 15 and it kinda grew on me. I think the '62 is cool too.

TJ's Chevy · 06-19-2013, 10:08 AM

I like the 66 cause that is the first restoration project. You always find a better year that you like but then the one you have grows on you. I also like the 66 because it was the year were the 292 chevy 6 is cheaper to restore....

. I know one thing, you can't beat a wrap around windshield though or duel headlights.

**Corts60** · 06-19-2013, 10:30 AM

I've never really understood how anyone has ever been able to choose their favorite out of the 4-5-6 trucks. They are all identical except badge placement and badge design, no?
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TJ's Chevy · 06-19-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

I've never really understood how anyone has ever been able to choose their favorite out of the 4-5-6 trucks. They are all identical except badge placement and badge design, no?
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1960-1961 were identical except the badge and options. 1962 was identical except the grill change from dual to single head lamps and also the badge and the hood changed. 1963 had another grill change in style and badge change. 1964-1966 were all the same except badges and options. And it's raining here this very minute!

markeb01 · 06-19-2013, 10:54 AM

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I voted for '63, due to the earlier wrap-around windshield which is classic early-'60s/'50s styling, and the modern front suspension that is a hell of a lot cheaper and easier to work on.

Mechanical clutch linkage and "normal" master cylinder, rather than the earlier hydraulic clutch/slave cylinder and double brake/clutch master cylinder on the firewall.

The 12-bolt rear axle housing is a one-year only deal, but internals interchange with later years.

I personally dig the four-headlight grills; the '62 grill headlights look like a bad compromise, while the '63 grill has a modern big, single bulb and a good looking grill.

-Brad

1963 for me as well, and for all the same reasons. And I own a 1960!

Thanks to the original poster for initiating this thread. Should be interesting.

LVPhotos · 06-19-2013, 12:52 PM

I like my 1962 but the odd ball of the bunch. I voted '63 for the ladder bar frame vs the x frame with torsions. Still has Corvette style dash humps and wrap around windshield now available without breaking the bank green or my clear one for around $1000. I remember clipping trucks with Volare for the torsions. I like the ride but now everyone got a clip on the shelf that's easily installed. Some day I will do a stock one.
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verdell · 06-19-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

1960-1961 were identical except the badge and options. 1962 was identical except the grill change from dual to single head lamps and also the badge and the hood changed. 1963 had another grill change in style and badge change. 1964-1966 were all the same except badges and options. And it's raining here this very minute!

'60 and '61 had different hood pods or "eye brows", different badge locations, and different grills...pardom me for being a stickler but I've had the pleasure of owning and busting my knuckles on both year models!

TJ's Chevy · 06-19-2013, 03:08 PM

63 and 66 seem to be the best years so far. I always thought a 61 was cool also. I almost had the chance to buy a 1961 shortbed fleetside apache once, but you know how it goes, you drive past it once in awhile and dream and then bam!!!!! the darn thing gets sold before you know it to someone else. Never will I let that happen again!

jesseo · 06-19-2013, 05:37 PM

I chose 62 and 66 because those are the two years I owned. Loved my 62 in HS but can't beat the ease of suspension, motor, etc. changes that my current 66 offers. I don't miss hitting my knees on the door frame of my 62. Miss the chevy emblem on my heater controls. Miss the big blue bubble window camper I had too.

88Lt1wagon · 06-20-2013, 10:07 AM

I like the eyebrows on the '61 better than the ones on the '60. I've never been in a knee-knocker cab as I've got a '66. I think I'd like to add a quad headlight grill and a '61 hood to my '66 to have the ideal combination.

**aerotruk63** · 06-20-2013, 10:25 AM

1963 ,the combination of old style and new technology

theastronaut · 06-20-2013, 12:35 PM

1966!! The brown dash breaks up all the fawn interior color, '66 deluxe door panel stripes are the best design between 4-5-6's, the seat cover is a one year only design, first (and only year in our body style) for 327's in C10's, standard reverse lights, emblems on the fender where they belong (not on the cowl box like '65s), better looking deluxe steering wheel than 64-65... and I'm just a *little* biased on this one but the best 4-5-6 color ever, "Saddle Poly" was a '66 only color

1972RedNeck · 06-20-2013, 11:36 PM

I like the torsion bars.

coulter · 06-21-2013, 12:24 AM

i own a 66 but my fav is the 63.. i love that grill, double hump dash and knee knocker cab!!!!

68GMCburban · 06-21-2013, 01:21 AM

I have one of almost every year, but my favorite is the 1960!

Zach B · 06-21-2013, 01:38 AM

Personally it's a tie between a 66 and a 63. I like the design in both and I just can't favor one over the other.
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Vernski · 06-21-2013, 05:18 AM

I like my trucks as I like my women I like em all, they say variety is the spice of life. No harm in just lookin and admiring in both cases. If'n we all liked the same thing it would get kinda crowded out there..Vernski

TJ's Chevy · 06-22-2013, 08:31 PM

Best year so far is the 66.

View Poll Results: Best years in the 60's chevys.
1960	15	8.11%
1961	15	8.11%
1962	16	8.65%
1963	51	27.57%
1964	22	11.89%
1965	30	16.22%
1966	60	32.43%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 185. You may not vote on this poll

06-18-2013, 10:00 PM	#2
62-One-Ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 255	Re: Which were the best years? <--- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Change of Plans: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513135 '62 C10 SWB '03 Express Van 5.3l Dead (parting out and using motor) '99 Silverado 4.8l 5 speed 4wd

06-18-2013, 10:47 PM	#3
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Which were the best years? 66 has always been my favorite. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

06-18-2013, 10:54 PM	#4
thunder71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Carolina Coast Posts: 582	Re: Which were the best years? 66#1 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________________________ 66 C10 shortbed stepside KEEPER 66 C10 longbed stepside SOLD 69 C10 shortbed stepside SOLD 71 C10 custom deluxe long fleetside SOLD _____________________________________

06-18-2013, 11:02 PM	#5
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: Which were the best years? I voted for '63, due to the earlier wrap-around windshield which is classic early-'60s/'50s styling, and the modern front suspension that is a hell of a lot cheaper and easier to work on. Mechanical clutch linkage and "normal" master cylinder, rather than the earlier hydraulic clutch/slave cylinder and double brake/clutch master cylinder on the firewall. The 12-bolt rear axle housing is a one-year only deal, but internals interchange with later years. I personally dig the four-headlight grills; the '62 grill headlights look like a bad compromise, while the '63 grill has a modern big, single bulb and a good looking grill. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

06-18-2013, 08:24 PM	#1
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Which were the best years? Hey you all. Starting a poll here on your opinion of the best years chevy from 1960-1966. My favorite is the 66. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw Last edited by TJ's Chevy; 06-18-2013 at 08:30 PM.

06-19-2013, 12:08 AM	#6
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06-19-2013, 01:59 AM	#7
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Which were the best years? Voted for 60. Thats the reason I bought the panel that I did But I bought strictly for astetic reasons. I'm doing a lot of mods (engine, suspension, breaks and so on) so mechanical considerations were not a factor for me. Gotta love those bubble hoods and wrap-around windshields.

06-19-2013, 08:27 AM	#8
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 445	Re: Which were the best years? I like the '60. The quad headlights, wrap around windshield, most of all that unmistakeable grill that's often seen on a lot of 62-66 models! I remember being about 4 or 5 years old riding in my Grand Dad's "truck with the eye brows". It wasn't my first choice but my Father bought me a '61 when I was 15 and it kinda grew on me. I think the '62 is cool too.

06-19-2013, 10:08 AM	#9
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Which were the best years? I like the 66 cause that is the first restoration project. You always find a better year that you like but then the one you have grows on you. I also like the 66 because it was the year were the 292 chevy 6 is cheaper to restore..... I know one thing, you can't beat a wrap around windshield though or duel headlights. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-19-2013, 10:30 AM	#10
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Which were the best years? I've never really understood how anyone has ever been able to choose their favorite out of the 4-5-6 trucks. They are all identical except badge placement and badge design, no? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

06-19-2013, 12:52 PM	#13
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Which were the best years? I like my 1962 but the odd ball of the bunch. I voted '63 for the ladder bar frame vs the x frame with torsions. Still has Corvette style dash humps and wrap around windshield now available without breaking the bank green or my clear one for around $1000. I remember clipping trucks with Volare for the torsions. I like the ride but now everyone got a clip on the shelf that's easily installed. Some day I will do a stock one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

06-19-2013, 03:08 PM	#15
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Which were the best years? 63 and 66 seem to be the best years so far. I always thought a 61 was cool also. I almost had the chance to buy a 1961 shortbed fleetside apache once, but you know how it goes, you drive past it once in awhile and dream and then bam!!!!! the darn thing gets sold before you know it to someone else. Never will I let that happen again! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-19-2013, 05:37 PM	#16
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: Which were the best years? I chose 62 and 66 because those are the two years I owned. Loved my 62 in HS but can't beat the ease of suspension, motor, etc. changes that my current 66 offers. I don't miss hitting my knees on the door frame of my 62. Miss the chevy emblem on my heater controls. Miss the big blue bubble window camper I had too.

06-20-2013, 10:07 AM	#17
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: Which were the best years? I like the eyebrows on the '61 better than the ones on the '60. I've never been in a knee-knocker cab as I've got a '66. I think I'd like to add a quad headlight grill and a '61 hood to my '66 to have the ideal combination. __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4



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06-20-2013, 10:25 AM	#18
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06-20-2013, 12:35 PM	#19
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Which were the best years? 1966!! The brown dash breaks up all the fawn interior color, '66 deluxe door panel stripes are the best design between 4-5-6's, the seat cover is a one year only design, first (and only year in our body style) for 327's in C10's, standard reverse lights, emblems on the fender where they belong (not on the cowl box like '65s), better looking deluxe steering wheel than 64-65... and I'm just a little biased on this one but the best 4-5-6 color ever, "Saddle Poly" was a '66 only color __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

06-21-2013, 12:24 AM	#21
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Which were the best years? i own a 66 but my fav is the 63.. i love that grill, double hump dash and knee knocker cab!!!! __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

06-21-2013, 01:21 AM	#22
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Which were the best years? I have one of almost every year, but my favorite is the 1960! __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

06-21-2013, 01:38 AM	#23
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06-21-2013, 05:18 AM	#24
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Which were the best years? I like my trucks as I like my women I like em all, they say variety is the spice of life. No harm in just lookin and admiring in both cases. If'n we all liked the same thing it would get kinda crowded out there..Vernski

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TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Which were the best years? Best year so far is the 66. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

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