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sdwolff98 · 01-09-2012, 11:34 AM

Bud,
Dig the frame color!!!!!! Too many people just do black

Sean
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Scott72c20 · 02-23-2012, 10:47 PM

I love the stock trucks as well. At car shows people really seem to get more nostalgic about the stock set ups. However, unless there is a stock class, the bling usually gets the trophy. Mine is stock except for the edlebrock carb and air cleaner. My rubber is finally starting to crack on the ol' 16.5 steelies, so I have purchased some AR23's to brighten it up a bit. I am keeping all the stock parts that are replaced though and will refurbish and powdercoat at some point when the funds come available.

**LostMy65** · 02-23-2012, 11:01 PM

Old trucks left original just takes you back in time to a related memory.
The smell. The sound of the straight six. The sound of the rattling gearshift.

For me, the smell, and the rattling 4-speed gearshift takes me back to us grandchildren all cramped in the cab with grandpa and grandma going camping.

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66-PMD-GMC · 02-24-2012, 01:09 AM

OK, In about 3 days I will be moving my 66 to the new frame.

Right now it is a half ton with 8 lug suspension.
However, it is going on a 3/4 ton 1971 frame.
Power steering, hydro-boost brakes, 5 speed overdrive, steel bed floor.
Yes, I am bringing this antique at least into the latter part of the 20th century.

Here is a before photo...
I LOVE 3/4 ton and bigger GMC trucks

**rideblue00** · 03-29-2012, 10:44 PM

Got some new shoes. Swapped some tires around and retired my 3 piece rims. My old tires looked like slicks!

**yelmer** · 03-30-2012, 10:42 PM

Bought this in calif last year

Amato66gmc · 03-27-2013, 02:01 AM

My new to me 66 inline 6 3/4 ton long bed runs great need correct bed.4 speed tranny
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factorystock · 03-30-2013, 02:38 PM

Another one from the archives. This is the reason many 3/4 tons were sold for, carrying a camper during the booming economy years for the middle class.

factorystock · 04-02-2013, 09:46 PM

This 3/4 ton GMC got plenty of TLC. This is the calibur of vehicle the hobby needs. THese type of trucks rarely show up at your typical car show. IMO, the shortbed Chevy thing gets a little over done.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-S...item5aef87c81c

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-20-2014, 05:26 PM

My 64 C-20 donor...

**rideblue00** · 03-30-2012, 10:47 PM

Wow yelmer, nice. I want those rims ! lol

**rideblue00** · 01-13-2013, 12:10 PM

TTT lets keep this going. Im sure there are a few new trucks we can add in!

gmcdeadhead · 01-13-2013, 02:12 PM

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66 3/4 ton 305e v6 I love this old girl! Just wish there was a cheap-easy way to make her have some more top end.

**rideblue00** · 01-14-2013, 10:20 PM

Want to keep the v6? Swap in a Grand National v6 turbo setup! lol

sixysixss · 01-15-2013, 01:01 PM

Gmcdeadhead,

I put those same wheels on my 66 3/4 ton GMC. On mine, the center caps don't fit the rear hubs -- they aren't deep enough. Did you do anything special to get the rear caps to fit? Thanks.

Rob
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**rideblue00** · 02-24-2013, 09:48 AM

How about a thread bump!

factorystock · 02-24-2013, 08:30 PM

They just look beefier!

joeydirt · 02-24-2013, 08:32 PM

my 66

c20_truck · 02-25-2013, 05:21 AM

my grandpa's truck
C20 with a 327 V8 Engine.

**60-66** · 02-26-2013, 11:56 AM

Heres another, 1960 GMC Custom. This is the day it was delivered. I have the 17.5 wheels and hubcaps for it.

**rideblue00** · 02-26-2013, 12:43 PM

Nice GMC there 60-66! Whats that little dealio on the back bumper, pass side?

**60-66** · 02-26-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rideblue00

Nice GMC there 60-66! Whats that little dealio on the back bumper, pass side?

Thanks. Its a small hand crank winch, bought this one from the original owner in Idaho. I have another one similar with a winch to pick up or pull up deer, its a 4x4 that was primarily used for hunting. I dont remember what this one was for ??

**60-66** · 03-26-2013, 08:14 PM

factorystock · 03-26-2013, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the additions 60-66. Those '60-'61 tu tones are very sharp.Love the stance on the gold '60. Are the 17.5's going back on the GMC?

01-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#1
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,127	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Bud, Dig the frame color!!!!!! Too many people just do black Sean Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

02-23-2012, 10:47 PM	#2
Scott72c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 28	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I love the stock trucks as well. At car shows people really seem to get more nostalgic about the stock set ups. However, unless there is a stock class, the bling usually gets the trophy. Mine is stock except for the edlebrock carb and air cleaner. My rubber is finally starting to crack on the ol' 16.5 steelies, so I have purchased some AR23's to brighten it up a bit. I am keeping all the stock parts that are replaced though and will refurbish and powdercoat at some point when the funds come available. __________________ 1967 GMC swb Pickup 1974 BMW R90/6 1987 BMW K75S

02-23-2012, 11:01 PM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,518	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Old trucks left original just takes you back in time to a related memory. The smell. The sound of the straight six. The sound of the rattling gearshift. For me, the smell, and the rattling 4-speed gearshift takes me back to us grandchildren all cramped in the cab with grandpa and grandma going camping. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

02-24-2012, 01:09 AM	#4
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? OK, In about 3 days I will be moving my 66 to the new frame. Right now it is a half ton with 8 lug suspension. However, it is going on a 3/4 ton 1971 frame. Power steering, hydro-boost brakes, 5 speed overdrive, steel bed floor. Yes, I am bringing this antique at least into the latter part of the 20th century. Here is a before photo... I LOVE 3/4 ton and bigger GMC trucks Attached Images __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

03-29-2012, 10:44 PM	#5
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Got some new shoes. Swapped some tires around and retired my 3 piece rims. My old tires looked like slicks! Attached Images

03-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#6
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Bought this in calif last year Attached Images

03-27-2013, 02:01 AM	#7
Amato66gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Rapids mi Posts: 12	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? My new to me 66 inline 6 3/4 ton long bed runs great need correct bed.4 speed tranny Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-30-2013, 02:38 PM	#8
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Another one from the archives. This is the reason many 3/4 tons were sold for, carrying a camper during the booming economy years for the middle class. Attached Images

04-02-2013, 09:46 PM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? This 3/4 ton GMC got plenty of TLC. This is the calibur of vehicle the hobby needs. THese type of trucks rarely show up at your typical car show. IMO, the shortbed Chevy thing gets a little over done.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-S...item5aef87c81c

02-20-2014, 05:26 PM	#10
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? My 64 C-20 donor... Attached Images __________________ 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

03-30-2012, 10:47 PM	#11
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Wow yelmer, nice. I want those rims ! lol

01-13-2013, 12:10 PM	#12
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? TTT lets keep this going. Im sure there are a few new trucks we can add in!

01-13-2013, 02:12 PM	#13
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? [IMG][/IMG]

01-14-2013, 03:41 PM	#14
eastxbbqman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: winnsboro,tx Posts: 103	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? 66 3/4 ton 305e v6 I love this old girl! Just wish there was a cheap-easy way to make her have some more top end.

01-14-2013, 10:20 PM	#15
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Want to keep the v6? Swap in a Grand National v6 turbo setup! lol



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01-15-2013, 01:01 PM	#16
sixysixss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 30	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Gmcdeadhead, I put those same wheels on my 66 3/4 ton GMC. On mine, the center caps don't fit the rear hubs -- they aren't deep enough. Did you do anything special to get the rear caps to fit? Thanks. Rob Posted via Mobile Device

02-24-2013, 09:48 AM	#17
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? How about a thread bump!

02-24-2013, 08:30 PM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? They just look beefier! Attached Images

02-24-2013, 08:32 PM	#19
joeydirt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Virginia Posts: 149	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? my 66 Attached Images

02-25-2013, 05:21 AM	#20
c20_truck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? my grandpa's truck C20 with a 327 V8 Engine. Attached Images

02-26-2013, 11:56 AM	#21
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Heres another, 1960 GMC Custom. This is the day it was delivered. I have the 17.5 wheels and hubcaps for it. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

02-26-2013, 12:43 PM	#22
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Nice GMC there 60-66! Whats that little dealio on the back bumper, pass side?

03-26-2013, 08:14 PM	#24
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

03-26-2013, 09:30 PM	#25
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,360	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Thanks for the additions 60-66. Those '60-'61 tu tones are very sharp.Love the stance on the gold '60. Are the 17.5's going back on the GMC?

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