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sodly · 10-22-2013, 05:08 PM

[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.

**aerotruk63** · 10-22-2013, 05:43 PM

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

par4tom · 10-23-2013, 06:43 PM

This is a great post! Thank you!

1963c-10 · 06-24-2014, 10:11 AM

Any new additions?

**LostMy65** · 04-24-2020, 09:13 PM

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.

**LostMy65** · 04-24-2020, 09:13 PM

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

**LostMy65** · 04-24-2020, 09:14 PM

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

**LostMy65** · 04-24-2020, 09:17 PM

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.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 04-24-2020, 09:24 PM

What About GMC and Chevy

**LostMy65** · 04-24-2020, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

What About GMC and Chevy

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

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-24-2020, 10:11 PM

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.

**LostMy65** · 04-24-2020, 10:39 PM

Good addition, thanks

**jayoldschool** · 04-24-2020, 10:43 PM

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.

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-24-2020, 10:57 PM

For the Chevy grilles:

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

**LostMy65** · 04-25-2020, 12:27 AM

Grill support panel:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls60apache

hello! other than bolt hole differences for grilles the 60-62 had shallow notches where it fits over the frame rails. 63-66 the notches got a little deeper to clear the taller frame rails...I think also there were some differences in the baffling near the lower part of rad,but not certain on that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls60apache

grille mounting and headlight buckets wont be an issue but yes if you have a 60-62 panel on a [63-66] it will rub the frame rails. good luck.

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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

**LostMy65** · 04-25-2020, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Any new additions?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I'm currently looking at inner fenders and noticed there are two different types:

Mark's:

and idaho66stepside's:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

According to the parts book there are 3.
60-61 narrow flat bracket
62
63-66 wide bracket with 2 ribs

**The Rocknrod** · 04-25-2020, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Grill support panel:
...66 is the first year with a 3-speed auto - TH400

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.

**LostMy65** · 04-25-2020, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

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.

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

10-22-2013, 05:08 PM	#251
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	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. __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

10-22-2013, 05:43 PM	#252
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10-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#253
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes This is a great post! Thank you! __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

06-24-2014, 10:11 AM	#254
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes Any new additions? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-24-2020, 09:13 PM	#255
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	60-66 Differences Consolidated 60-66 Differences Consolidated. . 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. . I'm going to use this thread to consolidate many of those differences and links to those threads that discuss those. . Here's a really good thread with history and pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351107 . Please post the differences you know and I'll try and keep this post updated. __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 04-24-2020 at 11:19 PM.

04-24-2020, 09:13 PM	#256
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	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 Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 04-24-2020 at 09:52 PM.

04-24-2020, 09:14 PM	#257
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	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 __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 04-25-2020 at 12:13 AM.

04-24-2020, 09:17 PM	#258
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	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. __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 04-24-2020 at 11:15 PM.

04-24-2020, 09:24 PM	#259
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated What About GMC and Chevy __________________ 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

04-24-2020, 10:11 PM	#261
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,426	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. __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-24-2020, 10:39 PM	#262
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated Good addition, thanks __________________ 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

04-24-2020, 10:43 PM	#263
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,151	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.

04-24-2020, 10:57 PM	#264
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,426	Re: 60-66 Differences Consolidated For the Chevy grilles: 60, 61, 62, and 63 are all different. 64-66 are the same __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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