60-66's in the military - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jonzcustomshop · 12-22-2008, 07:54 PM

Was the US military using chev or gmc trucks from 60-66?
I don't know if I have ever seen an olivedrab, or camo 60-66.
I have seen a few 55-59, and there are a ton of 73-87's around here.
I have seen a few 60-66 forest service vehicles.

Post up any pics of military, forest service, fire,telephone, or other service vehicles if you have them.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-22-2008, 08:11 PM

I dunno but OD green actually looks really cool on these trucks

Rogue · 12-22-2008, 10:13 PM

Most of the military trucks i've seen from that era, were Econolines.
Like the "HAMB Bomb" and another recent build on a former USN Econoline pickup.

thirdstreettito · 12-22-2008, 10:19 PM

One I found.

michaudracing · 12-23-2008, 11:51 PM

I don't have concrete evidence, but I had a conversation with a guy checking out my '63. Mine was assembled in Atlanta (factory demolished long ago), and this guy worked there in 1963. He was surprised mine was not a military truck, as most of the ones he worked on were.

-Steve

justcuz · 12-24-2008, 06:45 PM

When I was MCAS-H Tustin, the Fire Department had a 67 1/2 ton stepside
4wd with a six and a 3spd on the column. It was red though not OD.

ApeKing · 12-24-2008, 07:17 PM

Speaking of Atlanta GM assembly didya hear the old Doraville plant might be the new home for a retractable roof stadium for the Falcons?

LuckyHenriksen · 12-24-2008, 08:19 PM

Who is gonna pay for a new freakin stadium

Oregoon · 12-24-2008, 09:56 PM

My Burb is an ex-State of California truck.

It's white, and utterly bare bones, with 3/4 ton springs and radiator, factory posi, and 17.5 bias plys.

Has the 80/20 split bench, too.

ApeKing · 12-25-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Who is gonna pay for a new freakin stadium

They got some developer that has a plan. Also Arthur Blank, Falcons owner, has been rumored to want a bigger retractable roof stadium.

justcuz · 12-31-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregoon

My Burb is an ex-State of California truck.

It's white, and utterly bare bones, with 3/4 ton springs and radiator, factory posi, and 17.5 bias plys.

Has the 80/20 split bench, too.

I think the one we had in the Forest Service had a rear locker and those size wheels too. They were big tall skinny tires. It had a factory tow hook on the front too! The six may have been a 292, I really did not pay that much attention to it because it was not a 4x4. I'd love to have it today though!

Oregoon · 12-31-2008, 07:26 PM

Sounds like mine, sans tow-hook.

However, modifications are in the making...

mbgmike · 12-31-2008, 07:45 PM

Prior to the 80's the armed services did not use alot of civilian vehicles. They had some but the big switch was a cost saving idea they had to use more standard trucks instead of everything built to MIL specs. I remeber reading an article back then. Seems like the Air Force had the most prior to the 80's

100%Chevy · 12-31-2008, 08:45 PM

I've got a 64,C-30 out back that was a state vehicle(yellow)with the 17.5 skinny tires on it.
Also,I saw a huge G.M.C. truck with the 702 V-12,that is a govt. truck.It was hauling one of those big missiles back in the early 60's.
Maybe on Jolley's site.

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

Mike.

72armyswbtruck · 12-31-2008, 08:54 PM

Take a look at my avatar. That was a 1972 Chevy truck that was an Army Fleet truck that was sold to the Airforce and Repainted.
Lots of 60-66 ambulances, I have seen quite a few. I will try and scower for some pics.

originalJD · 01-01-2009, 03:52 AM

I couldn't find any 60-66 military trucks. But here's a fighter of sorts.....

12-22-2008, 07:54 PM	#1
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	60-66's in the military Was the US military using chev or gmc trucks from 60-66? I don't know if I have ever seen an olivedrab, or camo 60-66. I have seen a few 55-59, and there are a ton of 73-87's around here. I have seen a few 60-66 forest service vehicles. Post up any pics of military, forest service, fire,telephone, or other service vehicles if you have them.

12-22-2008, 08:11 PM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66's in the military I dunno but OD green actually looks really cool on these trucks __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-22-2008, 10:13 PM	#3
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: 60-66's in the military Most of the military trucks i've seen from that era, were Econolines. Like the "HAMB Bomb" and another recent build on a former USN Econoline pickup. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

12-22-2008, 10:19 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 60-66's in the military One I found. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-23-2008, 11:51 PM	#5
michaudracing Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5	Re: 60-66's in the military I don't have concrete evidence, but I had a conversation with a guy checking out my '63. Mine was assembled in Atlanta (factory demolished long ago), and this guy worked there in 1963. He was surprised mine was not a military truck, as most of the ones he worked on were. -Steve

12-24-2008, 06:45 PM	#6
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 60-66's in the military When I was MCAS-H Tustin, the Fire Department had a 67 1/2 ton stepside 4wd with a six and a 3spd on the column. It was red though not OD.

12-24-2008, 07:17 PM	#7
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: 60-66's in the military Speaking of Atlanta GM assembly didya hear the old Doraville plant might be the new home for a retractable roof stadium for the Falcons?

12-24-2008, 08:19 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66's in the military Who is gonna pay for a new freakin stadium __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-24-2008, 09:56 PM	#9
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: 60-66's in the military My Burb is an ex-State of California truck. It's white, and utterly bare bones, with 3/4 ton springs and radiator, factory posi, and 17.5 bias plys. Has the 80/20 split bench, too.

12-31-2008, 07:26 PM	#12
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: 60-66's in the military Sounds like mine, sans tow-hook. However, modifications are in the making...

12-31-2008, 07:45 PM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 60-66's in the military Prior to the 80's the armed services did not use alot of civilian vehicles. They had some but the big switch was a cost saving idea they had to use more standard trucks instead of everything built to MIL specs. I remeber reading an article back then. Seems like the Air Force had the most prior to the 80's

12-31-2008, 08:45 PM	#14
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: 60-66's in the military I've got a 64,C-30 out back that was a state vehicle(yellow)with the 17.5 skinny tires on it. Also,I saw a huge G.M.C. truck with the 702 V-12,that is a govt. truck.It was hauling one of those big missiles back in the early 60's. Maybe on Jolley's site. http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ Mike.

12-31-2008, 08:54 PM	#15
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: 60-66's in the military Take a look at my avatar. That was a 1972 Chevy truck that was an Army Fleet truck that was sold to the Airforce and Repainted. Lots of 60-66 ambulances, I have seen quite a few. I will try and scower for some pics. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-01-2009, 03:52 AM	#16
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: 60-66's in the military I couldn't find any 60-66 military trucks. But here's a fighter of sorts..... __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all



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