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**dtkarst** · 11-07-2013, 08:40 PM

I will most likely be purchasing this 66 GMC and it has a running and driving V6 in it. It is a shortbed fleetside which I will mainly be buying for possible use on the bed. But My question is, is would it be worth trying ot put back together as there is quite a bit of rust in the cab, or would it be better to part? Is anyone on here in need of a big V6? ANy help would be good.

1963c-10 · 11-07-2013, 09:59 PM

id put some front fenders and a hood on it and drive it

**dtkarst** · 11-07-2013, 11:58 PM

Ive thought about that, like i said the cab is really rusty, dont really know what it will take to make it road worthy

luvbowties · 11-08-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dtkarst

Ive thought about that, like i said the cab is really rusty, dont really know what it will take to make it road worthy

From the pics--and their quality--we can see lotsa surface rust, which is a very doable repair: media-blasting, and not a great amt. of time or cost. Critical areas of rust can be a different story, but again we cannot see the presence OR absence of it. From what we CAN see, do as already suggested: install hood and fenders and drive her!
Sam

TommyDuncan · 11-08-2013, 12:15 PM

Drive it...

Then if you find something you like better that needs a bed...

I recently bought a 62 with a V6. I kept reading it was a gutless boat anchor. I got it running and put a Holley 500 on it. It runs great and makes decent power. I'm in no hurry to change it.

There isn't much market for the V6s but 66 has a screw on oil filter which is desirable. It could also be a 351 which is more desirable than a 305.
I noticed that it has an automatic trans. That adapter and column is fairly in demand also.

jbgroby · 11-09-2013, 12:41 PM

Big enough horn though

**dtkarst** · 11-15-2013, 01:24 PM

Well Im not too familiar with these truck like my brother is. I can get it bought with a hood for $450. He says thats not a bad deal..anyone else?

**PGSigns** · 11-15-2013, 01:36 PM

I would buy it in a country second. A couple of fenders and it is a driver. Cab cant be but so bad you still have rockers on it.
Jimmy

62 Barnfind · 11-16-2013, 07:06 AM

Keep it and Drive it. You can find another bed.

11-07-2013, 08:40 PM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Need a few questions answered I will most likely be purchasing this 66 GMC and it has a running and driving V6 in it. It is a shortbed fleetside which I will mainly be buying for possible use on the bed. But My question is, is would it be worth trying ot put back together as there is quite a bit of rust in the cab, or would it be better to part? Is anyone on here in need of a big V6? ANy help would be good. Attached Images

11-07-2013, 09:59 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Need a few questions answered id put some front fenders and a hood on it and drive it __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

11-07-2013, 11:58 PM	#3
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Need a few questions answered Ive thought about that, like i said the cab is really rusty, dont really know what it will take to make it road worthy

11-08-2013, 12:15 PM	#5
TommyDuncan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boulder City NV Posts: 214	Re: Need a few questions answered Drive it... Then if you find something you like better that needs a bed... I recently bought a 62 with a V6. I kept reading it was a gutless boat anchor. I got it running and put a Holley 500 on it. It runs great and makes decent power. I'm in no hurry to change it. There isn't much market for the V6s but 66 has a screw on oil filter which is desirable. It could also be a 351 which is more desirable than a 305. I noticed that it has an automatic trans. That adapter and column is fairly in demand also. Last edited by TommyDuncan; 11-08-2013 at 12:21 PM.

11-09-2013, 12:41 PM	#6
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Need a few questions answered Big enough horn though __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-15-2013, 01:24 PM	#7
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Need a few questions answered Well Im not too familiar with these truck like my brother is. I can get it bought with a hood for $450. He says thats not a bad deal..anyone else?

11-15-2013, 01:36 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Need a few questions answered I would buy it in a country second. A couple of fenders and it is a driver. Cab cant be but so bad you still have rockers on it. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-16-2013, 07:06 AM	#9
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: Need a few questions answered Keep it and Drive it. You can find another bed. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513



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