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kerber63 · 02-03-2016, 04:56 AM

Came across this sad mess today in a local yard. Hopefully the driver was able to walk away. Other than the front, everything else looks pretty solid. I'll be headed back in the next few days to pull some parts.

**PGSigns** · 02-03-2016, 07:30 AM

That was a hard hit. Hope he was wearing a seat belt. I can see the old single pot master cylinder on it. Hope it wasn't a brake issue. I wrecked a 64 when it lost a line at the tee in the back. Sick feeling when the pedal gos to the floor. I always recommend folks do the brake upgrade asap on these trucks. Lots of good stuff on that one to help save another.
Jimmy

**nsb29** · 02-03-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

That was a hard hit. Hope he was wearing a seat belt. I can see the old single pot master cylinder on it. Hope it wasn't a brake issue. I wrecked a 64 when it lost a line at the tee in the back. Sick feeling when the pedal gos to the floor. I always recommend folks do the brake upgrade asap on these trucks. Lots of good stuff on that one to help save another.
Jimmy

by the looks of that steering wheel he may not have ben wearing his seatbelt and it obviously didn't have collapsible steering shaft

60chevyjim · 02-03-2016, 10:26 AM

its allways a good idea to make shore that the E brake is in good working condition
in case your brakes should fail.

TJ's Chevy · 02-03-2016, 11:26 AM

Are you able to check if that truck has a 305 in it? Looks like it from here, but I'm wondering if it could Possibly be a 351. Man, Salem is a few hours north of me. lol

kerber63 · 02-03-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Are you able to check if that truck has a 305 in it? Looks like it from here, but I'm wondering if it could Possibly be a 351. Man, Salem is a few hours north of me. lol

Hey TJ, it's a 305e.

Brad54 · 02-03-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

its allways a good idea to make shore that the E brake is in good working condition
in case your brakes should fail.

A few years ago, I lost the left rear wheel cylinder on my '54 Buick while coming to a stop. It covered the inside of the drum with brake fluid, so when I stood on the ebrake, one of the two rear drums was well-lubricated.

A '54 Buick Special will not stop on one rear brake drum.

I imagine our trucks won't either.

The truck in the OP took a hit hard enough to shove the steering box back two inches--that's why steering column is spaced out like that.

A lap belt is shown in the pic, but that doesn't keep your chest out of the steering column. Makes me REALLY want to install a collapsible link in mine.
-Brad

**CHIZZLER** · 02-03-2016, 11:37 AM

What yard in salem?

kerber63 · 02-03-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

What yard in salem?

Pick a part in Albany. I can check on parts availability and condition for those of you who are just a bit too far away to make this a routine scouting trip, let me know.

KVB · 02-03-2016, 05:20 PM

I would be interested in the Heater controls, if all the buttons are intact. It looks good in the pic.

kerber63 · 02-03-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KVB

I would be interested in the Heater controls, if all the buttons are intact. It looks good in the pic.

Just to be clear, this isn't a "For Sale" thread, I'm just offering to look at parts to save someone from wasting a trip.

bigrigpardo · 02-03-2016, 06:07 PM

does the truck have power steering on that v6?

KVB · 02-03-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kerber63

Just to be clear, this isn't a "For Sale" thread, I'm just offering to look at parts to save someone from wasting a trip.

I understand that, and I appreciate it. I guess after you look at the parts that are being listed, each of us would have to contact the yard directly and make arrangements with them.

Could you give us the name or phone number of the yard.

Thanks in advance.

Ken

LostMy65 · 02-03-2016, 11:54 AM

A few years back a local guy here also lost his brakes. The single pot master cylinder.
Splitting the lines was the first upgrade I did to both my trucks.

vin63 · 02-03-2016, 01:16 PM

Excellent reminder thread to change out that suicide cylinder.

goatless · 02-04-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Excellent reminder thread to change out that suicide cylinder.

Boy, I'd better increase the priority of this on my to-do list. Just by coincidence, I just read this elsewhere: http://www.classiccarrestorationclub...brakes-or-not/

I did get a chuckle out of this, though:

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The booster is typically using vacuum pressure from the engine or a vacuum pump to help you apply pressure to the brake pedal. The reason people like a power booster is that you use less foot pressure on the pedal to get firm braking action. Originally presented as a new car feature “for the ladies,” the addition of a power booster meant you didn’t have to use every last ounce of leg power on the brake pedal to stop on a dime.

66 GMC 351E · 02-03-2016, 05:55 PM

I could use the turn signal switch if it is in good working order.

kerber63 · 02-03-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 GMC 351E

I could use the turn signal switch if it is in good working order.

It looks like the return cam got messed up in the wreck.

66 GMC 351E · 02-04-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kerber63

It looks like the return cam got messed up in the wreck.

Thanks for checking.

65TRUK · 02-04-2016, 01:02 PM

Do you happen to know what year the truck is? Thanks

KVB · 02-29-2016, 07:50 PM

Kerber63, thanks for the parts. They arrived today in good shape.

Thanks for helping out, people like you make the forum a good place to be.

Ken

02-03-2016, 04:56 AM	#1
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 281	Wrecked GMC in junkyard Came across this sad mess today in a local yard. Hopefully the driver was able to walk away. Other than the front, everything else looks pretty solid. I'll be headed back in the next few days to pull some parts. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C10 short-wide Turbocharged 454, T56, 4.11 posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605408 1963 C10 suburban Unknown, unknown, 3.73 open http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622037

02-03-2016, 07:30 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard That was a hard hit. Hope he was wearing a seat belt. I can see the old single pot master cylinder on it. Hope it wasn't a brake issue. I wrecked a 64 when it lost a line at the tee in the back. Sick feeling when the pedal gos to the floor. I always recommend folks do the brake upgrade asap on these trucks. Lots of good stuff on that one to help save another. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-03-2016, 10:26 AM	#4
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard its allways a good idea to make shore that the E brake is in good working condition in case your brakes should fail.

02-03-2016, 11:26 AM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard Are you able to check if that truck has a 305 in it? Looks like it from here, but I'm wondering if it could Possibly be a 351. Man, Salem is a few hours north of me. lol __________________ 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

02-03-2016, 11:37 AM	#8
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard What yard in salem? __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

02-03-2016, 05:20 PM	#10
KVB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Prairie, Quebec Posts: 231	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard I would be interested in the Heater controls, if all the buttons are intact. It looks good in the pic.

02-03-2016, 06:07 PM	#12
bigrigpardo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NEW MILFORD NJ Posts: 1,453	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard does the truck have power steering on that v6?

02-03-2016, 11:54 AM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard A few years back a local guy here also lost his brakes. The single pot master cylinder. Splitting the lines was the first upgrade I did to both my trucks. __________________ 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

02-03-2016, 01:16 PM	#15
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard Excellent reminder thread to change out that suicide cylinder. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

02-03-2016, 05:55 PM	#17
66 GMC 351E Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 46	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard I could use the turn signal switch if it is in good working order.

02-04-2016, 01:02 PM	#20
65TRUK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 46	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard Do you happen to know what year the truck is? Thanks

02-29-2016, 07:50 PM	#21
KVB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Prairie, Quebec Posts: 231	Re: Wrecked GMC in junkyard Kerber63, thanks for the parts. They arrived today in good shape. Thanks for helping out, people like you make the forum a good place to be. Ken



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