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**DPowers** · 04-19-2017, 10:33 PM

That's interesting about the keys. Any way you can make the bezels more vintage looking to match the cluster?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-19-2017, 10:42 PM

The power steering line was to long and looked out of place so I shortened it and routed it down below the pump. Also installed the return line.
Then I ran the transmission lines. The lines where a little long but compression fittings fixed that.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-19-2017, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

That's interesting about the keys. Any way you can make the bezels more vintage looking to match the cluster?

I thought so to. Maybe I can paint the bezels a flat black or something. They are to to shiny for the rest of the dash.

**DPowers** · 04-20-2017, 10:11 AM

Maybe battleship gray or a hammered paint?

Blue666(2) · 05-06-2017, 11:48 AM

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Today I removed the old choke and throttle cables and put the plug back in the hole.
While I was under the dash I saw a key hanging in the heater duct. I got them out and one is for the truck and the other was for the gas cap.
They must have fallen down the defroster vent.
And here are some pics with the gauges that we installed on the weekend. Not sure if I will keep the chrome bezels/face plates.

Did you recess these into the lower dash? From the pictures, I can't see any wires or the back part of the gauge.

They might look better, with black trim rings, if you can fit them on either side of the speedo/fuel/water temp pod. This would be easier to see/read as you drive also. You can snap & print a picture of the new gauges & tape it in place to get a better idea.

Great build, Like what you have with the truck.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 05-06-2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue666(2)

Did you recess these into the lower dash? From the pictures, I can't see any wires or the back part of the gauge.

They might look better, with black trim rings, if you can fit them on either side of the speedo/fuel/water temp pod. This would be easier to see/read as you drive also. You can snap & print a picture of the new gauges & tape it in place to get a better idea.

Great build, Like what you have with the truck.

Yes we recessed them into the lower dash were the cigarette lighter and throttle cable would go. I will probably remove the gauge face plates and that will probably make a big difference. I was saving the sides of the gauge pod for a tach and clock.
Thanks for the complements and ideas.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 06-10-2017, 09:56 PM

Well I have not posted in a while because we were busy working on the 67 c20. It's almost finished so I can turn the focus back to this truck.

Since the last time I posted we started up the motor and got it running good.
When we started it up we decided that we need to get rid of the fan(to dangerous with out a fan shroud) and bought two electric fans and a controller.
I installed the fans on Friday and just need to wire up the controller.

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-10-2017, 11:28 PM

Dual cooling fans are nice, I'm doing one big single for my 66.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 06-11-2017, 07:27 PM

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Dual cooling fans are nice, I'm doing one big single for my 66.

Yeah I would have gone with one big one but I got the two smaller ones for a better price. If I was thinking ahead I would have just bought the radiator with the fan and shroud.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 06-11-2017, 07:54 PM

Today we installed a 67-72 glass pack exhaust kit from LMC. It worked out good, just had to modify it for the headers and have to work on the rear track bar mount. Still need to install a few hangers.

62stepside longbox · 06-11-2017, 09:39 PM

Looks awesome! Are those rear ebrake cables new? If so where did you buy them? One of mine is seized up solid...

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 06-11-2017, 09:47 PM

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Looks awesome! Are those rear ebrake cables new? If so where did you buy them? One of mine is seized up solid...

Thanks
They were replaced by the previous owner when he rebuilt the brakes so I am not sure where he got them.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 06-12-2017, 01:33 AM

What A Beauty theres a 1960 GmC a few blocks away 2 old brothers and 1 sister told me that they were teanagers camping ang fishing in it and cant sell to ANYONE to many storys and Family Fun helped put on my jackstand and move under carport

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 06-12-2017, 07:26 PM

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What A Beauty theres a 1960 GmC a few blocks away 2 old brothers and 1 sister told me that they were teanagers camping ang fishing in it and cant sell to ANYONE to many storys and Family Fun helped put on my jackstand and move under carport

Thanks

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 08-06-2017, 10:06 PM

Update
We are almost back on the road after 10 months!
I have not posted any updates in a couple months but we slowly finished the exhaust, welding up the rear axle and panhard bar, ran all the brake lines and finished up most of the wiring.

Today we finally started it up and let it run for a while.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 08-06-2017, 10:15 PM

Then we drove it around the yard and removed the camper shell. After looking at the truck for months we decided that the camper didn't fit the truck and it looks better with out it.

**Captainfab** · 08-07-2017, 12:22 AM

I assume everything went well with the cam break in? Did those pusher fans keep the engine cool?

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-07-2017, 12:53 AM

Cool man, glad you got to drive it a bit! Hope to see some footage soon!

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 08-07-2017, 01:24 PM

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I assume everything went well with the cam break in? Did those pusher fans keep the engine cool?

Yes everything went well with the engine break in. The fans turned on around 185 degrees and the engine never went above 190-195.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 08-07-2017, 01:37 PM

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Cool man, glad you got to drive it a bit! Hope to see some footage soon!

Thanks TJ. I hope to get a video of it running and driving soon.

**DPowers** · 10-01-2017, 07:11 PM

Any updates on La Crosse?

61_FL_Apache · 10-01-2017, 07:22 PM

Jumping in to watch this build!

Looking great!!

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 10-01-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Any updates on La Crosse?

WOW! The last 2 months went fast with a road trip and other stuff.

About a month ago we bought a new Edelbrock 500 for it because the Holley was dumping to much fuel. The Edelbrock was an instant improvement and really helped the throttle response and reliability. It starts right up every time.
I will try and get a link to a video.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 10-01-2017, 09:07 PM

Not the best video. The electric fans are a little loud with the hood open.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwJ...ew?usp=sharing

**DPowers** · 10-01-2017, 10:10 PM

Very nice.

04-19-2017, 10:33 PM	#101
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,423	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom That's interesting about the keys. Any way you can make the bezels more vintage looking to match the cluster? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-19-2017, 10:42 PM	#102
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 The power steering line was to long and looked out of place so I shortened it and routed it down below the pump. Also installed the return line. Then I ran the transmission lines. The lines where a little long but compression fittings fixed that. 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

04-20-2017, 10:11 AM	#104
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,423	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Maybe battleship gray or a hammered paint? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

06-10-2017, 09:56 PM	#107
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 I have not posted in a while because we were busy working on the 67 c20. It's almost finished so I can turn the focus back to this truck. Since the last time I posted we started up the motor and got it running good. When we started it up we decided that we need to get rid of the fan(to dangerous with out a fan shroud) and bought two electric fans and a controller. I installed the fans on Friday and just need to wire up the controller. 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

06-10-2017, 11:28 PM	#108
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Dual cooling fans are nice, I'm doing one big single for my 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

06-11-2017, 07:54 PM	#110
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 Today we installed a 67-72 glass pack exhaust kit from LMC. It worked out good, just had to modify it for the headers and have to work on the rear track bar mount. Still need to install a few hangers. 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

06-11-2017, 09:39 PM	#111
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Looks awesome! Are those rear ebrake cables new? If so where did you buy them? One of mine is seized up solid... __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

06-12-2017, 01:33 AM	#113
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom What A Beauty theres a 1960 GmC a few blocks away 2 old brothers and 1 sister told me that they were teanagers camping ang fishing in it and cant sell to ANYONE to many storys and Family Fun helped put on my jackstand and move under carport __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

08-06-2017, 10:06 PM	#115
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 Update We are almost back on the road after 10 months! I have not posted any updates in a couple months but we slowly finished the exhaust, welding up the rear axle and panhard bar, ran all the brake lines and finished up most of the wiring. Today we finally started it up and let it run for a while. 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; 08-06-2017 at 10:17 PM.

08-06-2017, 10:15 PM	#116
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 Then we drove it around the yard and removed the camper shell. After looking at the truck for months we decided that the camper didn't fit the truck and it looks better with out it. 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

08-07-2017, 12:22 AM	#117
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom I assume everything went well with the cam break in? Did those pusher fans keep the engine cool? __________________ 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

08-07-2017, 12:53 AM	#118
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Cool man, glad you got to drive it a bit! Hope to see some footage soon! __________________ 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

10-01-2017, 07:11 PM	#121
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,423	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Any updates on La Crosse? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-01-2017, 07:22 PM	#122
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Jumping in to watch this build! Looking great!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-01-2017, 09:07 PM	#124
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 Not the best video. The electric fans are a little loud with the hood open. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwJ...ew?usp=sharing __________________ 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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10-01-2017, 10:10 PM	#125
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,423	Re: La Crosse- 1960 GMC Custom Very nice. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

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