Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GTS61 · 03-23-2015, 03:54 PM

Would anyone out there know where I can buy a power steering pump bracket and a crank and water pulley's? I'm new to this and keep making mistakes. I have a 1961 GMC stepside pickup with a 305 V6. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

72bigred · 03-23-2015, 06:30 PM

Ouch, from what I know the PS brackets for the 305 are very rare and if you do find them they will cost you. I am positive someone knows more about the 305 than I do so hopefully they chime in with some other options for ya.

GTS61 · 03-23-2015, 09:43 PM

Thanks but right now money's not the issue. Super frustrated about buying a power steering kit and now it sits until I can find one. Also need the crank and water pulley's. This is all new to me but hopefully someone that has what I need will reply:-) I have got a lot of help on this site already.

jonzcustomshop · 03-23-2015, 10:16 PM

might try looking at the big trucks, 4000 series and up, and the cab overs that were gmc

my 61 gmc 4000 did not have ps, but it did have dual belt pulleys, which sold right away...

maybe the big trucks are more likely to have power steering , my chevy 60 series has power steering...

TJ's Chevy · 03-23-2015, 10:36 PM

Try the 67 and later engines as well. Just bought a 64 with a 67 engine and it has the power steering...may be a tad easier to find. Keep and eye pealed on ebay and also you may consider subscribing here. http://6066gmcclub.com/forum/index.php

**J3500HD** · 03-24-2015, 03:30 PM

GTS61 I have one I will let go

markeb01 · 03-24-2015, 04:02 PM

I also suggest you join the 6066 GMC club if you're going to keep the V6. Members there only deal with those engines and restoration activities. It's the best resource you'll find on that topic.

duallyjams · 03-24-2015, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

might try looking at the big trucks, 4000 series and up, and the cab overs that were gmc

my 61 gmc 4000 did not have ps, but it did have dual belt pulleys, which sold right away...

maybe the big trucks are more likely to have power steering , my chevy 60 series has power steering...

there are two different size pulleys used on GMC V6 so pay attention when doing your search

03-23-2015, 03:54 PM	#1
GTS61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 66	Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 Would anyone out there know where I can buy a power steering pump bracket and a crank and water pulley's? I'm new to this and keep making mistakes. I have a 1961 GMC stepside pickup with a 305 V6. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

03-23-2015, 06:30 PM	#2
72bigred Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 254	Re: Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 Ouch, from what I know the PS brackets for the 305 are very rare and if you do find them they will cost you. I am positive someone knows more about the 305 than I do so hopefully they chime in with some other options for ya.

03-23-2015, 09:43 PM	#3
GTS61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 66	Re: Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 Thanks but right now money's not the issue. Super frustrated about buying a power steering kit and now it sits until I can find one. Also need the crank and water pulley's. This is all new to me but hopefully someone that has what I need will reply:-) I have got a lot of help on this site already.

03-23-2015, 10:16 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 might try looking at the big trucks, 4000 series and up, and the cab overs that were gmc my 61 gmc 4000 did not have ps, but it did have dual belt pulleys, which sold right away... maybe the big trucks are more likely to have power steering , my chevy 60 series has power steering... Attached Images __________________ 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

03-23-2015, 10:36 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 Try the 67 and later engines as well. Just bought a 64 with a 67 engine and it has the power steering...may be a tad easier to find. Keep and eye pealed on ebay and also you may consider subscribing here. http://6066gmcclub.com/forum/index.php __________________ 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

03-24-2015, 03:30 PM	#6
J3500HD Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longview,WA Posts: 52	Re: Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 GTS61 I have one I will let go

03-24-2015, 04:02 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Looking for parts for 61 GMC with 305 V6 I also suggest you join the 6066 GMC club if you're going to keep the V6. Members there only deal with those engines and restoration activities. It's the best resource you'll find on that topic. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

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