'66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oklahomaduner · 12-04-2010, 10:58 PM

Finally, after a year and a half of chasing down names and numbers I got a new truck! It all started the first day of school last year, I was about a mile and a half away from my school, headed to lunch, and noticed a 60's GMC grille next to a shop out of the corner of my eye. I didnt get a good look at it so I decided to come back and look at it after school. When I got back after school a cover was over it and it was locked up behind a gate. Disappionted but still excited I drove by that shop atleast 3 times a week for the next 6 months... Then one Saturday, the cover was off. I stared in from the gate for a little while and figured out it was a 64-66 GMC Custom Cab long bed with the big back window. and that was all I needed to see. The next week i drove by all the local businesses and not a single person could tell me who owned the place. They all thought it was abandoned since no one was ever there and the gate was always shut. I spent the next two months chasing dead leads and never could find the guy so I tried to forget about it. Fast forward to last monday. I was home sick and bored so I went for a drive, I passed a 65 chevy and the GMC crossed my mind, so I cruised that way. Upon my arrival I discovered some trucks from a local business sitting in the lot with an open gate... I ran across the street and asked around, turns out they were leasing the lot. I got the owners name and number and called. Turns out the truck belonged to one of his employees, so I got his number and called. We talk for a bit and he tells me it was for sale. I was ecstatic. The next day I stop by, check it out and go home to talk to my father about it. He told me we could come back Saturday and take a look. So this afternoon we go over, and end up getting it. I may have paid to much but this is what I got and I couldnt be happier

1966 GMC Custom Cab with all the trim intact
Longbed
Big Back window
Bucket seats
Power Steering
Power Brakes
And a 351E V-6 Automatic
and tons of other little things

oklahomaduner · 12-04-2010, 11:01 PM

More pics

jonzcustomshop · 12-04-2010, 11:27 PM

looks neat, would like to know more about the buckets... I know in 69 you could order the k5 buckets and console for a pu, but did not know 60-66's had them available.

RockTonka · 12-04-2010, 11:46 PM

All the glass is in great condition, very few dents/dings, a little rust through on the front fenders, pass door and lower rear cab corner has been swiped, only 51K on the odo (has NOT turned over), bed looks really good with near perfect wheel wells and dent free tailgate. Front bumper and grill are also dent free. Seems like it had a easy life.

RockTonka · 12-04-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

looks neat, would like to know more about the buckets... I know in 69 you could order the k5 buckets and console for a pu, but did not know 60-66's had them available.

More seat pics...

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-04-2010, 11:43 PM

Big window, buckets, V6, she seems to be worth whatever price you paid for her. What are your plans? I'd get some new wheels and tires and drive her!

markeb01 · 12-04-2010, 11:53 PM

Great story and a nice score. A lot of nice straight sheet metal there, and the unique GMC trim. I've never seen the bucket seat setup before. Good for you.

duallyjams · 12-05-2010, 12:12 AM

I have only seen 66 gmc with the bucket seat option.

kiknrocks · 12-05-2010, 12:29 AM

Score
Thats a sweet looking truck.

**Captainfab** · 12-05-2010, 02:00 AM

Congrats on the new truck. That's definitely a nice score. Your persistence has paid off. Is the trans a Powerglide or ?

oklahomaduner · 12-05-2010, 02:44 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone! For right now we are just going to try to get her running and see where it goes from there. I'm not quite sure on the tranny... It was too cold this evening to look over her. However, If it's any warmer tomorrow I'm going to get out and crawl all over it and see exactly what I have. And probably start draining all the fluids to see just what I'm working with.
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markeb01 · 12-05-2010, 03:00 AM

The shift indicator may give you a hint of which transmission you have. I believe the Hydramatics have a pattern as indicated in the first post on the following thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=hydramatic

But according to the 2nd post they may have only been used until 1962 in the GMC.

oklahomaduner · 12-05-2010, 03:12 AM

The gear indicator is P-R-N-D-L. I want to believe that it is a th-400 but I also thought that was only a Chevy option...

duallyjams · 12-05-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by oklahomaduner

The gear indicator is P-R-N-D-L. I want to believe that it is a th-400 but I also thought that was only a Chevy option...

the indicator is for a power glide

oklahomaduner · 12-05-2010, 09:37 AM

That is what I had concluded after a long night on google. Haha thanks!
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duallyjams · 12-05-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by oklahomaduner

That is what I had concluded after a long night on google. Haha thanks!
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Yea no age limit on that , it never gets old.

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-05-2010, 10:03 AM

Those look like "buddy-buckets" to me.

mikie 1954 · 12-05-2010, 01:22 PM

How do you know the speedo has not turned over?Is there a way to tell if it has and how many times?

factorystock · 12-05-2010, 03:34 PM

The buckets seat, consule, padded door panels and carpet was part of the new for '66 GMC "sports trim package". Congratulations on finding this "loaded" pickup, well worth the wait, all the options on your truck (except the incorrect side mirrors and wheels of course) are hard to find.That truck is definately worth restoring!

RockTonka · 12-05-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mikie 1954

How do you know the speedo has not turned over?Is there a way to tell if it has and how many times?

Judgement call...lack of wear on pedals, armrests, steering wheel, and whatnot. I could be wrong, but overall not much wear...certainly doesn't seem like 150K.

LT1 Burb · 12-05-2010, 05:51 PM

I have never seen a GMC emblem like that in the grille, are those correct. I would never have believed the buckets were correct either if I would not have read it here, learn something new everyday,cool score.

jonzcustomshop · 12-05-2010, 08:24 PM

the square letters are 66 only

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-05-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

the square letters are 66 only

Really? My 64 has the square letters and the truck is mostly original. The chrome grill I bought is a square letter also. I was always wondering where the heck the rounded GMC letters came from lol

**Corts60** · 12-05-2010, 10:30 PM

Totally great find! I hope you plan on keeping that 351. Really sweet truck.

RockTonka · 12-05-2010, 10:44 PM

So, this is a keeper huh?

My son started working on cleaning it up and seeing what works and what doesn't...I'll let him fill in the details.

Few more pics...

12-04-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	'66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Finally, after a year and a half of chasing down names and numbers I got a new truck! It all started the first day of school last year, I was about a mile and a half away from my school, headed to lunch, and noticed a 60's GMC grille next to a shop out of the corner of my eye. I didnt get a good look at it so I decided to come back and look at it after school. When I got back after school a cover was over it and it was locked up behind a gate. Disappionted but still excited I drove by that shop atleast 3 times a week for the next 6 months... Then one Saturday, the cover was off. I stared in from the gate for a little while and figured out it was a 64-66 GMC Custom Cab long bed with the big back window. and that was all I needed to see. The next week i drove by all the local businesses and not a single person could tell me who owned the place. They all thought it was abandoned since no one was ever there and the gate was always shut. I spent the next two months chasing dead leads and never could find the guy so I tried to forget about it. Fast forward to last monday. I was home sick and bored so I went for a drive, I passed a 65 chevy and the GMC crossed my mind, so I cruised that way. Upon my arrival I discovered some trucks from a local business sitting in the lot with an open gate... I ran across the street and asked around, turns out they were leasing the lot. I got the owners name and number and called. Turns out the truck belonged to one of his employees, so I got his number and called. We talk for a bit and he tells me it was for sale. I was ecstatic. The next day I stop by, check it out and go home to talk to my father about it. He told me we could come back Saturday and take a look. So this afternoon we go over, and end up getting it. I may have paid to much but this is what I got and I couldnt be happier 1966 GMC Custom Cab with all the trim intact Longbed Big Back window Bucket seats Power Steering Power Brakes And a 351E V-6 Automatic and tons of other little things Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

12-04-2010, 11:01 PM	#2
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets More pics Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

12-04-2010, 11:27 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets looks neat, would like to know more about the buckets... I know in 69 you could order the k5 buckets and console for a pu, but did not know 60-66's had them available. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

12-04-2010, 11:46 PM	#4
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets All the glass is in great condition, very few dents/dings, a little rust through on the front fenders, pass door and lower rear cab corner has been swiped, only 51K on the odo (has NOT turned over), bed looks really good with near perfect wheel wells and dent free tailgate. Front bumper and grill are also dent free. Seems like it had a easy life. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

12-04-2010, 11:43 PM	#6
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Big window, buckets, V6, she seems to be worth whatever price you paid for her. What are your plans? I'd get some new wheels and tires and drive her! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-04-2010, 11:53 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Great story and a nice score. A lot of nice straight sheet metal there, and the unique GMC trim. I've never seen the bucket seat setup before. Good for you. Last edited by markeb01; 12-04-2010 at 11:55 PM.

12-05-2010, 12:12 AM	#8
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets I have only seen 66 gmc with the bucket seat option. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-05-2010, 12:29 AM	#9
kiknrocks 65 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: LODI Ca Posts: 144	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Score Thats a sweet looking truck.

12-05-2010, 02:00 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Congrats on the new truck. That's definitely a nice score. Your persistence has paid off. Is the trans a Powerglide or ? __________________ 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

12-05-2010, 02:44 AM	#11
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Thanks for the comments everyone! For right now we are just going to try to get her running and see where it goes from there. I'm not quite sure on the tranny... It was too cold this evening to look over her. However, If it's any warmer tomorrow I'm going to get out and crawl all over it and see exactly what I have. And probably start draining all the fluids to see just what I'm working with. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

12-05-2010, 03:00 AM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets The shift indicator may give you a hint of which transmission you have. I believe the Hydramatics have a pattern as indicated in the first post on the following thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=hydramatic But according to the 2nd post they may have only been used until 1962 in the GMC.

12-05-2010, 03:12 AM	#13
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets The gear indicator is P-R-N-D-L. I want to believe that it is a th-400 but I also thought that was only a Chevy option... __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck Last edited by oklahomaduner; 12-05-2010 at 03:13 AM.

12-05-2010, 09:37 AM	#15
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets That is what I had concluded after a long night on google. Haha thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

12-05-2010, 10:03 AM	#17
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Those look like "buddy-buckets" to me. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-05-2010, 01:22 PM	#18
mikie 1954 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: caliente ca. Posts: 297	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets How do you know the speedo has not turned over?Is there a way to tell if it has and how many times?



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12-05-2010, 03:34 PM	#19
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets The buckets seat, consule, padded door panels and carpet was part of the new for '66 GMC "sports trim package". Congratulations on finding this "loaded" pickup, well worth the wait, all the options on your truck (except the incorrect side mirrors and wheels of course) are hard to find.That truck is definately worth restoring! Last edited by factorystock; 12-05-2010 at 03:36 PM.

12-05-2010, 05:51 PM	#21
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets I have never seen a GMC emblem like that in the grille, are those correct. I would never have believed the buckets were correct either if I would not have read it here, learn something new everyday,cool score.

12-05-2010, 08:24 PM	#22
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets the square letters are 66 only __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

12-05-2010, 10:30 PM	#24
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets Totally great find! I hope you plan on keeping that 351. Really sweet truck. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-05-2010, 10:44 PM	#25
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: '66 GMC BBW w/351E and Factory Buckets So, this is a keeper huh? My son started working on cleaning it up and seeing what works and what doesn't...I'll let him fill in the details. Few more pics... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

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