How to tell what year truck from 63-66? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BSB1955 · 10-04-2010, 01:15 PM

Guys, I am new to this forum and am looking at finding a 60-66 truck to redo. My Grandpa had a 60 model. Anyway, how do I tell the 63-66 models apart?

Seems the front end is the same on all of them!

laid_out_70 · 10-04-2010, 01:16 PM

ive noticed the doors are different and the hoods. someone will chime in shortly that knows

61_FL_Apache · 10-04-2010, 01:42 PM

A quick way is the windshield. The 63 will wrap around the corners, the 66 will not.

**Clyde65** · 10-04-2010, 01:48 PM

60-63 have the dog leg door/wrap around w/s, 64-66 the only way to tell other than the VIN is where the model emblem is and what it is , the 64 has the emblem on the fender, the 65 has it on the cowl panel above the rear of fender and the 66 has them on the fender as well. they all are different, do you have a picture?

Also the hoods are different too. If you can see my truck, that hood is from a 62-66 they are all the same. Now the 60-61 have large cat eyes or something like that on either side where the turn signal lights are on mine, does that make sense?

markeb01 · 10-04-2010, 02:13 PM

Here’s a link that describes the variations. The cosmetic differences are found under the paragraph titled Body Parts. If you're shopping for one of these trucks the entire thread provides valuable input:

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bu...uide_60_66.htm

And as indicated in the Suspension section the 60-62’s had torsion bar front ends. These were a great design, but parts are more expensive and if you want to do upgrades, the 63-66 chassis enjoys a great deal more aftermarket support.

**aerotruk63** · 10-04-2010, 05:09 PM

Our in house reference guide:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351107

10-04-2010, 01:15 PM	#1
BSB1955 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Raeford, North Carolina Posts: 5	How to tell what year truck from 63-66? Guys, I am new to this forum and am looking at finding a 60-66 truck to redo. My Grandpa had a 60 model. Anyway, how do I tell the 63-66 models apart? Seems the front end is the same on all of them!

10-04-2010, 01:16 PM	#2
laid_out_70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: yv, ca Posts: 280	Re: How to tell what year truck from 63-66? ive noticed the doors are different and the hoods. someone will chime in shortly that knows

10-04-2010, 01:42 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: How to tell what year truck from 63-66? A quick way is the windshield. The 63 will wrap around the corners, the 66 will not. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-04-2010, 01:48 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: How to tell what year truck from 63-66? 60-63 have the dog leg door/wrap around w/s, 64-66 the only way to tell other than the VIN is where the model emblem is and what it is , the 64 has the emblem on the fender, the 65 has it on the cowl panel above the rear of fender and the 66 has them on the fender as well. they all are different, do you have a picture? Also the hoods are different too. If you can see my truck, that hood is from a 62-66 they are all the same. Now the 60-61 have large cat eyes or something like that on either side where the turn signal lights are on mine, does that make sense? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 10-04-2010 at 01:51 PM.

10-04-2010, 02:13 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: How to tell what year truck from 63-66? Here’s a link that describes the variations. The cosmetic differences are found under the paragraph titled Body Parts. If you're shopping for one of these trucks the entire thread provides valuable input: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bu...uide_60_66.htm And as indicated in the Suspension section the 60-62’s had torsion bar front ends. These were a great design, but parts are more expensive and if you want to do upgrades, the 63-66 chassis enjoys a great deal more aftermarket support.

10-04-2010, 05:09 PM	#6
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