4x4 availability

[Wolfinthesnow]

I cant say too much about chopping trucks up. The 64 GMC started its life as a GMC of coarse, but for a while, lived as a Chevy. None the less, Ive pretty much started to prostreet this truck. Point Im getting at, Im also looking for a totally stock, untouched 60-66 K10. Are they still out there, and were there alot to begin with? How hard are they to find?

[LILRED66]

Per the literature I have, here are the following production numbers for the '65 and '66 model years:

1965 K10 1/2 ton swb chassis cab 48
1965 K10 1/2 ton swb stepside 1,127
1965 K10 1/2 ton swb fleetside 633
1965 K10 1/2 ton swb Panel 103
1965 K10 1/2 ton swb Carryall (barn doors) 444
1965 K10 1/2 ton swb Carryall (gate) 433

1965 K10 1/2 ton lwb chassis cab 52
1965 K10 1/2 ton lwb stepside 513
1965 K10 1/2 ton lwb fleetside 1,459

1965 K20 3/4 ton lwb chassis cab 308
1965 K20 3/4 ton lwb stepside 889
1965 K20 3/4 ton lwb stake 1,364

1966 K10 1/2 ton swb chassis cab 40
1966 K10 1/2 ton swb stepside 1,123
1966 K10 1/2 ton swb fleetside 678
1966 K10 1/2 ton swb Panel 170
1966 K10 1/2 ton swb Carryall (barn doors) 530
1966 K10 1/2 ton swb Carryall (gate) 418

1966 K10 1/2 ton lwb chassis cab 30
1966 K10 1/2 ton lwb stepside 457
1966 K10 1/2 ton lwb fleetside 1,976

1966 K20 3/4 ton lwb chassis cab 431
1966 K20 3/4 ton lwb stepside 924
1966 K20 3/4 ton lwb stake 1,796

I don't remember the website I pulled this from, however I printed it out and saved it for threads like these.

Here are a couple pictures of the factory 4x4 trucks I have.

[jonzcustomshop]

there was a napco on the h.a.m.b. the other day for 18k
totally restored , looked real nice, was on the 60-66 picture thread
it was a 1960 though

[ApeKing]

I would LOVE to have a 4x4 too but I got a 2wd because I came across a deal! Maybe when Im done with it someone might wanna trade

[66Gilbert]

Hello Wolfinthesnow,

Have you been over to the 4x4 forum on this board and checked out the thread (Post Pics, Let's See How Many 60-66 4x4's Are Out There). It will give you an idea of availability. If you haven't go on over and check it out. Enjoy!

[62 short step]

They are out there. Not as easy to find as the 2 wd. If you do find one for a good price, I would jump on it! Check out Gilberts thread in the 4x4 section, lots of nice 60-66 4x4's!

[Wolfinthesnow]

Thas fellas. Those are some nice rigs. Never realized that there were alot of 4x4 carryalls as well. Pics just made my disease worse. Like trying to ignore an elephant in my living room. I want one.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Wolfinthesnow

Thas fellas. Those are some nice rigs. Never realized that there were alot of 4x4 carryalls as well. Pics just made my disease worse. Like trying to ignore an elephant in my living room. I want one.

I hear ya...
i'm in love with this one for some reason.



it is my wallpaper on the laptop, sometimes i catch myself just staring at it

[Wolfinthesnow]

Yea that was one of my favorites as well. Perhaps the untouched paint, steelies, the snow, oh yea and cause its a GMC

[Wolfinthesnow]

Are there any websites that display the 4x4 and its factory running gear, specs, type of transfercase, frontend and what not. I have a 63 shop repair manual and it tells a little about it. Timken T221 transfercase, cant remember the front end. Were there any other running gear options once the truck got bigger? (K20, K60.).

[Oregoon]

I'm now in love with that panel too. Who doesn't want a stock K series? Seen a few offered on CL here in Portland, but never cheap, or always abused.

If you're planning on 'wheeling, you might be better off converting something. Dana 60's and corporate rears can be had at reasonable prices, NP 205 t-cases are a relatively easy install, and leaf springs are as plentiful as they are practical.

Plus that way, you can start with any body and frame you want.

[62 short step]

I found this link awhile back. http://www.netmdc.com/~desertskies/60carryall.htm

[Oregoon]

Thanks Short Step! That was a cool read. I love learning about the history of these trucks.

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by Oregoon

Thanks Short Step! That was a cool read. I love learning about the history of these trucks.

No problem, I love reading the history myself.