Re: Historical/ This I know
 

[QUOTE=aerotruk63;3389738]Would it be possible to start a Historical/ This I know section.
Example: Historical:
The 60-66 Chevrolet/GMC were designed by John Delorean based on Airplane Design. Thus the nickname Aerotrucks.

Hey, Aerotruck. Not to change the subject but you touched on a topic I've been interested in. That is, who designed the 60-66 trucks? Where did you discover that John Delorean headed the design team? I would love to learn more about this. It would be so cool to see the design process and rejected drawings. I've always wondered why nobody has ever written a "behind the scenes" book about designing these trucks. They made so many of them and they were so popular for so long you'd think there would be a market for such a book. For some strange reason, though, in-depth books on trucks (esp. pickups) are few and far between.

Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes
 

I was going on memory from something-somewhere I had read. Wish I had some literature to prove who designed the series.

Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes
 

This is a great post! Thank you!

Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes
 

Any new additions?

60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

60-66 Differences Consolidated.
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There are many threads discussing several differences between 60-66's and then a few threads regarding differences between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton.
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I'm going to use this thread to consolidate many of those differences and links to those threads that discuss those.
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Here's a really good thread with history and pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351107
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Please post the differences you know and I'll try and keep this post updated.

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Front bumper bolt spacing and shape:
Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536716
Here's a cross cut from Ron.
Black is 60-62
Red is 63-66

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Trailing arms differences:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=Differences

Different inner fenders:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478912

Differences between 64-66 hubcaps:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432776

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Frames 60-62 then 63-66
60-62 are an X-Frame. 63-66 are ladder frame.
Good thread with pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=325736


Cabs 60-63 then 64-66
60-63 cabs are wrap-around windshields (knee knocker cabs).
Hoods 60-61 then 62-66? Guessing on this one.

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

What About GMC and Chevy

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Reserved
if you're willing to help.
The only things I know are the hoods, grills, and dash. But what years are what, I do not know.
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Edit: I found this:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=Differences.
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And this:
http://6066gmcguy.com/Hood.html

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

60 and 61 hoods have different turn signal pods. 61 hood has the Apache emblems on the rear corners.

62-66 hoods are the same except for the 62 hood having clear turn signal lenses. 63-66 turn signal lenses are the yellow/amber.

On the cabs, the 60-62 have different front mount points than the 63 cab because of the different frame.

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Good addition, thanks

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

You can tell 64-66 apart immediately by the fender emblems.

You can tell 66 hubcaps from 64/5 by the ring around the emblem.

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

For the Chevy grilles:

60, 61, 62, and 63 are all different.
64-66 are the same

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Grill support panel:
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Body side trim:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=Differences
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64-66 Dash gauge panel:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=Differences
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66 is the first year with factory backup lights and seatbelts.
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66 is the first year with a 3-speed auto - TH400

Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes
 

For some reason I never saw this thread before.
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Here's something I don't think was mentioned:

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

LostMy65 - Do you want me to merge this thread with this one? - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...351107&page=11
Don't have to I was just asking.

Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated
 

Not a bad idea. I started this thread not remembering that thread.
Sure, go ahead.
Thanks