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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: dumbucket1 on December 30, 2008, 01:55:57 pm
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anyone a fan of them? I know a guy that's interested in swapping my 76 3/4 ton for his 66 1/2 ton. I think his has a 230 6 cyl and three on the tree . It runs and drives great and the body is better than my 76. Don't worry I will still have my 84 gmc that I'm restoring.
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66 was a good year.
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my dad had a 67 and i loved that truck i should have took it ;D
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1966 Chevy was a good truck, great styling! See if it comes with power steering and power brakes. If not, plan on upgrading. Front Disc brake conversion is a popular upgrade on those early '60s trucks.
The Stovebolt page has some good photos of these early trucks:
http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery60-66.htm
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One of my all time favorites. I have had a 63 short step, 64, and 65 longbed fleetside. I would like to find a nice one myself sometime. They had great styling I thought.
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One of my all time favorites. I have had a 63 short step, 64, and 65 longbed fleetside. I would like to find a nice one myself sometime. They had great styling I thought.
They are sweet looking trucks, aren't they? ;D My favorite is the 1966 GMC.
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Personally I think the 60-66 body style is uuuuuuuuuugly. They are my least favorite Chevy trucks from a styling standpoint. Anyone who disagrees is not only wrong, they are cross-eyed. LOL.
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oh come on man they are not bad i mean look
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/396837162_b313224392.jpg)
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No, i'm not a fan of them---mainly for reason that Mr. Horizon specified. The only thing i dig is, on the gmc versions, the huge G M C lettering in the grill. Can you imagine getting hit/run over by one of these trucks and getting those letters imprinted in you? Getting hit by a car is never funny, but that alone would be kinda funny.
What i do love is the 66 heavy duty models. i think they were called 6500, 7500, 8500, 9500? That was and is a winner. And it's a shame no-one has the grapes to style a truck like that today.
i also love the fact that not only did gmc have different engines than chevy, i also love all gmc engines produced before 74 which is, i think, when they quit making their own motors impractical as they may be.
But if you like them, then go for it!
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P.S. and no offense, but i must state this to describe how i feel:
If someone gave me one, i would sell it. i can't live with this styling. For example, i don't particularly like the styling of say, a 57 chevy or a 98 camry, but i can at least live with it.
i can't do that with a 60-66 truck. It's psychologically uncomfortable to me.
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1966 Chevy was a good truck, great styling! See if it comes with power steering and power brakes. If not, plan on upgrading. Front Disc brake conversion is a popular upgrade on those early '60s trucks.
The Stovebolt page has some good photos of these early trucks:
http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery60-66.htm
I will have to check on the ps and pb. I have personally not seen this truck, he just said 6 cyl and 3 on the tree so I assumed it was a 230 ci and a long bed fleetside. Thanks for the link too.
I actually do like the styling of these trucks, I would almost venture to say that if I got it I would be the only person in town driving one as I have never seen one in my town.
This coming weekend is when I'm going to look at it so if I do end up getting it I will post some pics.
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I love this style nothing says "Tank" better than this style
Front looks like a Hammer Head Shark
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I am fond of them, as well.
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I love this style nothing says "Tank" better than this style
Front looks like a Hammer Head Shark
LOL... they do look a bit like a tank!
the rounded-line 87-87 trucks are a bit easier on the eyes, that is for sure! ;D
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A good friend of mine is a '64-'66 addict...he has had several trucks & many, many parts. I've grown kinda fond of them from helping him. There are many similarities to our years & therefor have some direct swapable, important items (front suspension, steering box, column shaft size, ect.) If you do get it, let me know, I can save you some time & head scratching on some things.
The one my friend has going on now has been lowered a bunch, a 502 Ram-Jet, Richmond 6 speed & a 9" rear. We've done some smoothing & added power steering, brakes & A/C. Still in progress at this point. Lorne
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I think they are the 2nd best body style that GM ever made ;D
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I've always wanted a 66" just because it the year I was born. Thought it would be cool to have a truck as old as me.
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i like them, get it if you can. there is a 64 or 65 that i pass everyday to and from work. it is a 4WD and has a hoist in the box. it just sits outside in front of a shed. im gonna nab it if i can.
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1966 Chevy was a good truck, great styling! See if it comes with power steering and power brakes. If not, plan on upgrading. Front Disc brake conversion is a popular upgrade on those early '60s trucks.
The Stovebolt page has some good photos of these early trucks:
http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery60-66.htm
I will have to check on the ps and pb. I have personally not seen this truck, he just said 6 cyl and 3 on the tree so I assumed it was a 230 ci and a long bed fleetside. Thanks for the link too.
I actually do like the styling of these trucks, I would almost venture to say that if I got it I would be the only person in town driving one as I have never seen one in my town.
This coming weekend is when I'm going to look at it so if I do end up getting it I will post some pics.
I doubt seriously it has power brakes or power steering. I dont think I have ever seen one with it, unless it was aftermarket, and definately not disc brakes. More like armstrong steering, and lead foot stopping. I had a 64 longbed with a 455 olds that was a blast, but my favorite was a matte black 66 Chvy short stepside. Had a 283 w/ 4 on the floor, and would smoke the 30x10.50s like nobodies business, and knockout 18mpg if I behaved. I like them, but the 73-87's , and 47-55s are my favorites. Heres my other baby
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Different opinions are what makes the world go round. I personally like the 60-66 trucks they are my 2nd favorite body style. They look good restored original and they look great as a wild custom. If I had a chance to buy one I would. So I say go for it and swap. ;D
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Choptop I like that 51 8) I have a 54 that I am working on also it belongs to my wife.
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My 51 is my baby. I was buying a 49 from a guy when I was 14, about the time I had it paid for,we left my stepdad. I had all the beatings I could take. So, I had to sell it back to the guy I was buying it from. He was a great guy to just give me my money back, no problems. Said he knew what was going on. We neede the money to rent a house for a couple on months til mom could get back in the wokr force. I wanted that truck so bad, and searched for one for years. I bought this on from my father inlaw for $2500, put a battery in it, some tires, and have been driving it every chance I get.
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I will take the chance of being stoned here! The 64 / 66 are my favortie body style Chevy trucks. I do like the Chevy's better than the GMC's though. I have had a 64 C 20 Step side, 283 with a 2 speed power glide. And a 66 K 20 step side, on a 78 chassis. I also had a 62 GMC with a 230 six and a three on the tree.
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Now that '51 is an example of my absolute favorite Chevy truck body style. That's one fine machine choptop. Have any plans for her?
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Here is a picture he sent me. I know, can't see much. I will see it in person saturday. Jeremy
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1966 Chevy was a good truck, great styling! See if it comes with power steering and power brakes. If not, plan on upgrading. Front Disc brake conversion is a popular upgrade on those early '60s trucks.
The Stovebolt page has some good photos of these early trucks:
http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery60-66.htm
I will have to check on the ps and pb. I have personally not seen this truck, he just said 6 cyl and 3 on the tree so I assumed it was a 230 ci and a long bed fleetside. Thanks for the link too.
I actually do like the styling of these trucks, I would almost venture to say that if I got it I would be the only person in town driving one as I have never seen one in my town.
This coming weekend is when I'm going to look at it so if I do end up getting it I will post some pics.
I doubt seriously it has power brakes or power steering. I dont think I have ever seen one with it, unless it was aftermarket, and definately not disc brakes. More like armstrong steering, and lead foot stopping. I had a 64 longbed with a 455 olds that was a blast, but my favorite was a matte black 66 Chvy short stepside. Had a 283 w/ 4 on the floor, and would smoke the 30x10.50s like nobodies business, and knockout 18mpg if I behaved. I like them, but the 73-87's , and 47-55s are my favorites. Heres my other baby
Hmmm... actually, you could get a 1966 C10 with power steering from the factory. I think it was more like "power-assist" than true power steering, but it was an option. Alot of these early 1960's trucks were ordered bare-bones with very little options (like radios). Not much different than a 1973 Chevy "Custom Deluxe" model with no radio, headliner, cargo light, etc (I know, because I own one!).
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Now that '51 is an example of my absolute favorite Chevy truck body style. That's one fine machine choptop. Have any plans for her?
Well, being I have issues following the crowd, I am planning on dropping it but will be using a drop front axle instead of welding in a camaro from clip or using an s-10 chassis. I have an airbag sysem design for the straight axle, but dont know if I'll put it on. Im going to leave it 6 lug all the way around, but update the rear axle to get rid of the tube. I will have the stock 16 inch wheels widened a little and go with some big whitewalls, drag slicks in the back. Power wise, I am putting a 327 in it, but I will be using factory valve covers and ssuch to make it look like a 283, and using era correct engine color. The main purpose os to make it look like it came from the factory with the v8, and leave the three on the tree. It has a 235 in it now, runs great, so I am debating putting two dueces, and split exhaust on it instead of the 327, but with my power addiction, I dont know. That and the fact I can rebuild the 327 for what its going to cost for the twin duece and split exhaust setup for the 6.
I am also like Blazin, I prefer the Chevy's to the GMCs. I never liked the way the hood looked on the GMCs or the grille for that matter. But, I didnt really care for the 60-61s style hood. What were they thinking?
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Keeping it old school. 8) It is cool when someone takes an old truck and builds it to look like it was customized when it came out. I like the idea of the dropped stright axel instead of the front clip. I also like the idea of the two dueces and the split exhaust on the 235 but the power of the 327 would be nice.
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I'd keep the 235. Pickup a set of headers from Clifford and update the ignition. What about a wicked trio side draft Webers? You'll never convince me that an SBC came factory in a '51 pickup, lol.
Err...I do believe we've hijacked this thread. Sorry dumbucket.
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it's all good . It's just a bunch of truck enthusiest getting together and talking about what they love ;D
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I'd keep the 235. Pickup a set of headers from Clifford and update the ignition. What about a wicked trio side draft Webers? You'll never convince me that an SBC came factory in a '51 pickup, lol.
Err...I do believe we've hijacked this thread. Sorry dumbucket.
People who know their trucks, will know it wasnt factory, but youd be suprised how many people dont have a clue, since the v8 was available in 55 is the Bel Airs. I just like the idea of doing what Chevy should have done. The ignition has already been upgraded to the powertronics ignition, I like the Clifford exhaust, and tri carb idea, but like I said, I think I can build the 327 for the same money, and have a fresh engine. I have no idea how many miles the 235 has on it. It doesnt use oil, or anything, but I am not sure I want to go on a long haul with it. I am not looking for a hotrod with this one, just a reliable cruiser. I wish I had a 348 to put in it, that would be sweet. Just want a trick set up that is out of the norm for what others do. I like some trends, but lke to think outside the box.
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I've always wanted a 66" just because it the year I was born. Thought it would be cool to have a truck as old as me.
I have a 79 chevy malibu 2 door which is the same year that I was born
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I've always wanted a 66" just because it the year I was born. Thought it would be cool to have a truck as old as me.
I have a 79 chevy malibu 2 door which is the same year that I was born
Gee thanks that make me feel old. Lol.
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I've always wanted a 66" just because it the year I was born. Thought it would be cool to have a truck as old as me.
I have a 79 chevy malibu 2 door which is the same year that I was born
Gee thanks that make me feel old. Lol.
Just to make you feel older just think you are old enough to be his dad :)
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I've always wanted a 66" just because it the year I was born. Thought it would be cool to have a truck as old as me.
I have a 79 chevy malibu 2 door which is the same year that I was born
Gee thanks that make me feel old. Lol.
Just to make you feel older just think you are old enough to be his dad :)
Not quite but my oldest son will be 23 the end of January