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Old 02-17-2014, 12:42 AM   #1
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Think its about time to start on this thing...

Ive had this 61 factory four wheel drive for a couple years now. Spent $150.00 on it from the original owners grandson. It was definitely bought to work, but I got it running and it will drive around our farm. Like this mostly because I never see any around at shows or anywhere really. I get a lot of questions about it from those who see pictures of it. So since ive pretty much all but sold my other trucks, I figured Id start on my dream 60-66 chevy pickup. Let me know what you guys think. It needs just about every panel but its bumper to bumper its all there.
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Old 02-17-2014, 12:45 AM   #2
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Old 02-17-2014, 12:47 AM   #3
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Definately a cool piece, worthy of restoring.
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Old 02-17-2014, 01:56 AM   #4
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I'm working a 61 K10 also. Looks like it's going to be quite the challenge.
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Old 02-17-2014, 08:47 AM   #6
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Wow! That dude sure has worked hard! I think it's a great project and I'll be following along!
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Old 02-17-2014, 08:49 AM   #7
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Cool truck. I'm glad your saving it.
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Old 02-17-2014, 12:07 PM   #8
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Hmm....I am so seeing a 5.9 cummins swap...maybe some stacks? 35 inch tires? lol! Glad yer gonna start restoring it!
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Old 02-17-2014, 12:54 PM   #9
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very cool...nice project
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Old 02-17-2014, 12:55 PM   #10
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Re: Think its about time to start on this thing...

That's a cool truck. The '60-'61 factory 4wd stepsides are pretty rare. Most of those were beat to death back in the day, and few survived. Glad to see you back on this one.

For $150, you got a smokin' deal. I'd restore the drivetrain and leave the body as is and have fun with it.
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glad to see another 61k saved, as not very many left. i would restore it, maybe not 100% stock as i am doing mine.
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Old 02-17-2014, 02:25 PM   #12
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The plan is to go through the drive train a bit, freshen things up. I picture it in a dark green probably forest green with a couple of spotlights, the skinny original looking tires, maybe a chrome grille with chrome hood inserts. Just depends on how I think it will look
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That would look really cool brought back to stock configuration. You wouldn't have to worry about seeing another one like it around. Subscribed.
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Old 02-17-2014, 07:28 PM   #14
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Well, I got a damper put on the project today...my 67 Camaro RS just spun a main bearing on me and knocks louder then when the cops are at the door. So there goes a decent chunk of money into it. But I still plan on getting this thing freshened up, just might be a little slower.
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Old 02-17-2014, 07:48 PM   #15
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Well, I got a damper put on the project today...my 67 Camaro RS just spun a main bearing on me and knocks louder then when the cops are at the door. So there goes a decent chunk of money into it. But I still plan on getting this thing freshened up, just might be a little slower.
There's another two years to wait for this project to start... Hope all goes well with the RS.
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Old 02-17-2014, 07:49 PM   #16
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oh man, Camaro's are a dime a dozen, put that thing on the back burner and fix the truck.
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When its done, man that will be a BeASt!!!
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I guess i should start a build thread on my K10 as i have enough pics to keep it going. anybody interested? seems the slammed ones are of interest.
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Subscribed, can't wait for some progress photos. And 61K10, definitely start a thread. I like the K10's a lot. Like them all really, but the K10's are BEASTS!!
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Subscribed, can't wait for some progress photos. And 61K10, definitely start a thread. I like the K10's a lot. Like them all really, but the K10's are BEASTS!!

I'll second that Earl 84, you definitely need a build thread 61K10!!

Cant wait to see where this one goes Dtkarst!!
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Old 02-18-2014, 04:18 PM   #21
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Old 02-18-2014, 04:32 PM   #22
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So 61 had the 4WD control lever on the left side of the 4 speed transmission and 1960 was on the right?
235 with optional external oil filter.
Optional auxiliary rear springs.
No rear view mirror?
Optional locking hubs.
What are the other wheels in the bed?
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Hey Joe--how's your 62 coming?
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Old 02-18-2014, 05:27 PM   #24
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I'll follow any 60-63 4x4 build!
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Old 02-18-2014, 07:16 PM   #25
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So 61 had the 4WD control lever on the left side of the 4 speed transmission and 1960 was on the right?
235 with optional external oil filter.
Optional auxiliary rear springs.
No rear view mirror?
Optional locking hubs.
What are the other wheels in the bed?

On the 4WD lever, there has been talk of it in the past, and I don't think we ever reached a conclusion, other than, who knows what happened...

My 60 GMC has it on the Right, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=433482&page=3 (post 65) and KroAutomotive's 60 GMC has it on the left http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532295 (post 14). J. Kirns is on the right like mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=355603&page=2 (post 44)

Not sure what the deal is. Both Kro's and mine look original, and J.Kirns is restored so beautifully the way it was.
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