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**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-03-2016, 09:15 PM

Thanks to dtkarst we now have another project!! It's a 1960 GMC with the 305 and 4 speed.
I decided to name it La Crosse because that is where it is from and says it on the front bumper.
We have to many trucks apart to restore at the moment so we are going to make it a driver.
Today I power washed it inside and out and we got it running for the first time in 20+years.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-03-2016, 09:38 PM

Pic

62stepside longbox · 04-03-2016, 11:39 PM

Awesome truck

. The patina on the hood is gold!

TJ's Chevy · 04-04-2016, 02:55 PM

Your making me jealous. LOL! That is a nice find.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Awesome truck

. The patina on the hood is gold!

Thanks and the patina is great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Your making me jealous. LOL! That is a nice find.

Thanks TJ

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 06:08 PM

Installed the hood bird a few minutes ago.

62stepside longbox · 04-04-2016, 06:49 PM

Is that the factory hood ornament?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Is that the factory hood ornament?

Yes, factory hood ornament for 60-62 gmc's

**dtkarst** · 04-04-2016, 06:58 PM

Looks good! Glad it got cleaned up, didnt think it would take much to get running

62stepside longbox · 04-04-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

Yes, factory hood ornament for 60-62 gmc's

Sweet! Are you sure it's 60-62? I though they were 60-61 gmc only because in 62 the hood changed. I could be be wrong but just what i thought.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dtkarst

Looks good! Glad it got cleaned up, didnt think it would take much to get running

Thanks. It looks a lot better and did not take much to get running.

**dtkarst** · 04-04-2016, 07:17 PM

What all did it take?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Sweet! Are you sure it's 60-62? I though they were 60-61 gmc only because in 62 the hood changed. I could be be wrong but just what i thought.

I thought it was 60-61 as well but another member said that it was in the 1962 gmc accessory catalog and I pulled this one off of a 63.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dtkarst

What all did it take?

A battery, a gas line to a gas can and some gas down the carb. It ran good but was not able to run it long because the water pump is bad.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-12-2016, 08:27 PM

Pulled the water pump and spark plugs.

3/4ton Randy · 04-12-2016, 08:32 PM

That hood ornament is great! Are water pumps for those engines still available?

TJ's Chevy · 04-12-2016, 09:06 PM

That is a Nice hood ornament! Yeah, that water pump looks a little rusty. haha

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-12-2016, 09:14 PM

Yeah I really like the hood ornament. I already have a used water pump and have not looked for a new one so I'm not sure.

**DPowers** · 04-12-2016, 09:54 PM

Congrats on the new family member.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-12-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Congrats on the new family member.

Thanks

Johnny_Lamebridge · 04-12-2016, 11:07 PM

Nice find!

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-24-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Nice find!

Thanks

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-24-2016, 10:34 PM

Pulled the old split rims off and put some nice wheels and tires on.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 10-22-2016, 11:26 PM

Well we have been driving the truck for the last few months (Short trips close to home). It drove okay but it needed new shocks and the front suspension needed rebuilt. About a month ago it blew out the radiator and the antifreeze had oil in it so we decided that we needed to swap the motor and while we had it apart we would swap in a automatic transmission, 1977 Chevy front suspension, 1977 Chevy rear axle and lower the truck a little.

Pics after we pulled the motor, front suspension, and with the 77 front suspension bolted in.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 10-22-2016, 11:28 PM

Pics

04-03-2016, 09:15 PM	#1
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Thanks to dtkarst we now have another project!! It's a 1960 GMC with the 305 and 4 speed. I decided to name it La Crosse because that is where it is from and says it on the front bumper. We have to many trucks apart to restore at the moment so we are going to make it a driver. Today I power washed it inside and out and we got it running for the first time in 20+years. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more Last edited by Classic v6 GMC's; 04-03-2016 at 10:02 PM.

04-03-2016, 09:38 PM	#2
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Pic Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

04-03-2016, 11:39 PM	#3
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Awesome truck. The patina on the hood is gold! __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-04-2016, 02:55 PM	#4
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Your making me jealous. LOL! That is a nice find. __________________ 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

04-04-2016, 06:08 PM	#6
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Installed the hood bird a few minutes ago. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more Last edited by Classic v6 GMC's; 04-04-2016 at 06:14 PM.

04-04-2016, 06:49 PM	#7
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Is that the factory hood ornament? __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-04-2016, 06:58 PM	#9
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Looks good! Glad it got cleaned up, didnt think it would take much to get running

04-04-2016, 07:17 PM	#12
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom What all did it take?

04-12-2016, 08:27 PM	#15
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Pulled the water pump and spark plugs. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

04-12-2016, 08:32 PM	#16
3/4ton Randy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 54	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom That hood ornament is great! Are water pumps for those engines still available?

04-12-2016, 09:06 PM	#17
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom That is a Nice hood ornament! Yeah, that water pump looks a little rusty. haha __________________ 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

04-12-2016, 09:14 PM	#18
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Yeah I really like the hood ornament. I already have a used water pump and have not looked for a new one so I'm not sure. __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

04-12-2016, 09:54 PM	#19
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Congrats on the new family member. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-12-2016, 11:07 PM	#21
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Nice find! __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

04-24-2016, 10:34 PM	#23
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Pulled the old split rims off and put some nice wheels and tires on. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more



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10-22-2016, 11:26 PM	#24
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Well we have been driving the truck for the last few months (Short trips close to home). It drove okay but it needed new shocks and the front suspension needed rebuilt. About a month ago it blew out the radiator and the antifreeze had oil in it so we decided that we needed to swap the motor and while we had it apart we would swap in a automatic transmission, 1977 Chevy front suspension, 1977 Chevy rear axle and lower the truck a little. Pics after we pulled the motor, front suspension, and with the 77 front suspension bolted in. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

10-22-2016, 11:28 PM	#25
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Pics Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

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