'60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Captainfab** · 06-01-2011, 01:36 AM

I would say, first thing is to determine if the engine will turn over. before you do turn it over much, pull the plugs and squirt some marvel mystery oil in each cylinder to help lubricate it, and loosen up the rings. Next I would change the oil and filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, and fuel filter. also check the points, and replace those and the condenser if needed. Then get some fresh gas into the carb and see if she fires.

**chevy_man5** · 06-01-2011, 08:15 AM

Thanks Captainfab. If I need to resort to getting her running I will try that first. I drove onto and off of a trailer back 9 years ago when we moved into the house. Doesn't mean anything now though.

Thanks for the advice!!

**chevy_man5** · 08-30-2011, 04:09 PM

Hello everyone! I need to see if anyone can give me the dimensions shown on this picture of my truck. It is still at the soon to be ex's house, and I cannot go there currently. I need to see if it will fit in my new garage. The frame appears to be cut off just after the spring mounts. Not sure what happened there. I know the back of the bed was floating when I took it off, so at some point someone chopped it off.

My rental house is a newer house, in a decent neighborhood, so I cannot have anything in the driveway that does not run, so I need to see if it will fit, before I hire a tow truck to "steal" my truck back.

Thanks!!!

63 Spud · 08-30-2011, 08:25 PM

Hey Jason. Glad to see you got a place to put your truck!
The length measurement should be right at about 16 feet give or take a couple inches. I can't help with the height.

**chevy_man5** · 09-23-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

before you do turn it over much, pull the plugs and squirt some marvel mystery oil in each cylinder to help lubricate it, and loosen up the rings.

How much oil should I put in each cylinder? Teaspoon, tablespoon, half a cup (I know not that much, trying to be funny)

j.kirn · 09-23-2011, 02:20 PM

Putting wide tires is hard on any steering components,especially the original axle,i do need to take some updated pics of truck maybe this weekend. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR TRUCK PUT BACK THE WAY IT CAME ORIGINALL. However you do it you can be proud of this truck, very rare gmc 4 wheeel drive

06-01-2011, 01:36 AM	#1
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside I would say, first thing is to determine if the engine will turn over. before you do turn it over much, pull the plugs and squirt some marvel mystery oil in each cylinder to help lubricate it, and loosen up the rings. Next I would change the oil and filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, and fuel filter. also check the points, and replace those and the condenser if needed. Then get some fresh gas into the carb and see if she fires. __________________ 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

06-01-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Thanks Captainfab. If I need to resort to getting her running I will try that first. I drove onto and off of a trailer back 9 years ago when we moved into the house. Doesn't mean anything now though. Thanks for the advice!! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

08-30-2011, 04:09 PM	#3
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Hello everyone! I need to see if anyone can give me the dimensions shown on this picture of my truck. It is still at the soon to be ex's house, and I cannot go there currently. I need to see if it will fit in my new garage. The frame appears to be cut off just after the spring mounts. Not sure what happened there. I know the back of the bed was floating when I took it off, so at some point someone chopped it off. My rental house is a newer house, in a decent neighborhood, so I cannot have anything in the driveway that does not run, so I need to see if it will fit, before I hire a tow truck to "steal" my truck back. Thanks!!! Attached Images __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

08-30-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
63 Spud Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 88	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Hey Jason. Glad to see you got a place to put your truck! The length measurement should be right at about 16 feet give or take a couple inches. I can't help with the height. __________________ Mark '63 C10 short step

09-23-2011, 02:20 PM	#6
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: '60 GMC 4x4 Long Fenderside Putting wide tires is hard on any steering components,especially the original axle,i do need to take some updated pics of truck maybe this weekend. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR TRUCK PUT BACK THE WAY IT CAME ORIGINALL. However you do it you can be proud of this truck, very rare gmc 4 wheeel drive



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