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Old 06-06-2022, 09:03 AM   #1
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Questions About My '62 C20

Greetings, all. While going through a packet of paperwork from my old truck, I came across this. And now I have a couple of questions. What exactly is this document? And how unusual is it that it has a 261 in it? In my brief bit of research yesterday, it seems that the 261 was only available in 2-ton or larger trucks and buses? I appreciate any insight you all might have. Thanks!https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1654520428
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Old 06-06-2022, 09:20 AM   #2
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Re: Questions About My '62 C20

From the GM Heritage Center - https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-..._Truck_FL.html
The 261 was first available in light duty trucks in 62, here is a page from the sales brochure.
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Old 06-06-2022, 09:30 AM   #3
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Rocknrod, thanks for the info. I always assumed it was a 235 until I found that sheet.
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Re: Questions About My '62 C20

How to identify the engine in your engine bay - http://97330.com/Chevy_261/261_6.html
A good place for more inline 6 info - http://www.langdonsstovebolt.com/
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Old 06-06-2022, 05:49 PM   #5
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Any evidence of original green paint on the 261?
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Old 06-06-2022, 07:41 PM   #6
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Any evidence of original green paint on the 261?
Nope, blue from top to bottom.
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Old 06-06-2022, 06:02 PM   #7
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Re: Questions About My '62 C20

Alpine Green or Detroit Diesel green.
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Old 06-06-2022, 08:10 PM   #8
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Whats the block number on it? Got any pics?
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Old 06-06-2022, 10:01 PM   #9
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These bars are on the driver's side. I don't know, is that considered green?
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Old 06-07-2022, 05:46 PM   #10
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Yes, looks like some original green paint still left. Chevy painted truck engines different colors prior to '67 so they could easily be identified by GM mechanics. Big six was green, small six was blue.
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Old 06-10-2022, 09:08 AM   #11
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So, back to my original post. Does anyone know what that paper is? Forgive my ignorance, but that's not considered the build sheet, is it? Some of the build sheets I've seen are a lot more involved. And what is "Perm Anti Freeze"?
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I saw the same type document here - https://www.ebay.com/itm/124120401533
Maybe a dealer order form? Invoice? Shipping Invoice?
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Old 06-10-2022, 01:19 PM   #13
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The reason I ask about that form, it truly gave me a goosebump moment. Back story, we bought that truck for my daughter to drive as her first car. She drove it all through high school, and it's been in the family since.
If you look closely at the date in the lower right hand corner of that paper, it's 12/21/61. 12/21 is my daughter's birthday. What are the odds?
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Old 06-10-2022, 01:39 PM   #14
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Cool.
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Old 06-19-2022, 11:13 AM   #15
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Is it possible to post more photos of the 261? Left side of block and right side of block? Also, did it have a V8 style air cleaner assembly or oil bath type? Thanks.
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Old 06-19-2022, 03:52 PM   #16
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Is it possible to post more photos of the 261? Left side of block and right side of block? Also, did it have a V8 style air cleaner assembly or oil bath type? Thanks.
Here you go. Everything here is as it was when we bought the truck, so I can't vouch for authenticity.
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Thanks for the photos. Yes, a V8 style air cleaner was used. A rare opportunity to see a 261 in a pickup. The oil filter location is interesting, is that the factory? Do hoses go into the side of the left side of block thru 1/2" pipe thread fittings? Thanks again, in advance.
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Old 06-19-2022, 07:29 PM   #18
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I did read online that the remote oil filter was standard(?) on these. Evidently some folks capped them off at the block and almost immediately seized the motor. I don't know if the location is factory.
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Apparently on some (maybe older units?) the drivers side there are 3 triangular patterned holes some use for the oil filter.


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But I see some are used for motor mounts.
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But I see some are used for motor mounts.
Beautiful looking 262 Rocknrod, thanks for posting additional photos!
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