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atomic60 · 04-28-2009, 04:29 PM

Ok I figure it's time i say hello and introduce myself. I have been lurking here for a while since I picked up my truck. I got a 1960 GMC longbed fleetside, Decent shape runner with power steering and disc brake upgrades and 5 lug all around with a 350 chev and a th350. A week later I swapped the motor for stronger running 350 I already had out of my old 66 buick skylark. I also have been working on a serious Lattitude adjustment. Ok not as crazy as some on here but I plan to use the truck as a truck. I c notched the rear about 3 inches and will have bags at all 4 corners.

anyhow I will post some pics soon when I am not at work.

Eric

Joemomma1 · 04-28-2009, 04:41 PM

ahh..another westcoaster. Nice.

**slepysal** · 04-28-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

ahh..another westcoaster. Nice.

LOL too funny cool another 60!!
Welcome from "over the hill" San Jose

MacAttack · 04-28-2009, 04:57 PM

WELCOME FELLOW LEFT-COASTER!

Santa Cruz: One of my favorite places - ever.

Mac.

retodd7711 · 04-28-2009, 07:16 PM

*LILRED66* · 04-28-2009, 07:34 PM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS and thanks sharing your '60 Chevy with us...don't forget the pictures.

**Captainfab** · 04-28-2009, 11:45 PM

Welcome to the board

atomic60 · 04-29-2009, 02:58 PM

I agree whole heartedly that it is worthless with out pics and I hate when guys tease like that. So now I am one of those guys.... Cant send them from work so I have to do it from home and with 3 kids one being all of 6 months old time gets tight. so sorry for the tease but I will get some up here soon.

Eric

MacAttack · 04-29-2009, 03:36 PM

Don't sweat the photo vultures - it's instinctual and they don't know any better - just post when you can.

Mac.

Joemomma1 · 04-29-2009, 04:07 PM

atomic60 · 05-07-2009, 07:08 PM

Ok here is a couple of pics of my truck. I still dont have em all on my computer yet so this is after I took off the rack and the elephant ear mirrors and started lowering the rear. more pics to come soon of the cool stuff

atomic60 · 05-07-2009, 07:09 PM

Why did all these frikin trucks get mud tires on em. DUMB.

Joemomma1 · 05-07-2009, 07:17 PM

I used to hate those hoods. Thought they were the ugliest thing ever. I must say, I kinda want one now.

protrash64 · 05-07-2009, 07:40 PM

fromAZ. Your truck looks cool and I dig the supremes....

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomic60

Why did all these frikin trucks get mud tires on em. DUMB.

.......my burb had 'em too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

I used to hate those hoods. Thought they were the ugliest thing ever. I must say, I kinda want one now.

I hear ya, Joemomma. Sometimes its

.....then sometimes they look cool!!!!!

jbgroby · 05-07-2009, 07:45 PM

Welcome aboard,

I also have a '60 GMC, 8' Fleet. Your truck color is Exactly the way I was planning on painting my ride. The factory 2 tone is great. Yours is the first time I've seen that combination in a truck (other than post cards or magazine adds) Please mack sure you join our 1960-1966 GMC Group at the following web links it's free but a donation would help the Site Admin. Jolly Goodfellow.

National Club on Yahoo
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GMC Main Site
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Take a cruise through my pics at webshots. I saved your pictures as referance.

Jake

jbgroby · 05-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Joemomma,

I ahve an extra 60-61 hood, PM me.

Jake

Strodder · 05-07-2009, 08:32 PM

Welcome New Guy. Good to see another Left Coaster here.

atomic60 · 05-08-2009, 11:13 AM

SChlong beds are cool but i think I might shorten it up here in the future. The wheels are old radirs. cool but the fronts I have for it are 5 0n 4 3/4 and I have adapters to fit 5 on 5. it makes em stick out to much and looks funny. If I cant find a rotor to work soon I am going to redrill the ones I have for the smaller pattern.

4dranch · 05-08-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomic60

SChlong beds are cool but i think I might shorten it up here in the future. The wheels are old radirs. cool but the fronts I have for it are 5 0n 4 3/4 and I have adapters to fit 5 on 5. it makes em stick out to much and looks funny. If I cant find a rotor to work soon I am going to redrill the ones I have for the smaller pattern.

This is where you belong (Link) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...88#gmessage488

MacAttack · 05-08-2009, 11:47 AM

Well, the ol’ girl’s a bit rough, but she’s definitely got character.

I can just imagine her headed over to Steamer’s Lane with a couple of sticks in the back.

Mac.

atomic60 · 05-08-2009, 12:07 PM

Waters to frickin cold man. I used to surf and sponge almost every day when I was younger. havent been in the water in a year.I just stick to the concrete waves now. but yeah cool surf skate truck for sure. This thing is fun to work on.

heres a view from my driveway.

MacAttack · 05-08-2009, 12:29 PM

Wow - you're in a great part of the state, regardless of what some in here might think of California.

Mac.

Joemomma1 · 05-08-2009, 01:13 PM

Any parting could be better than in this heat sink.

sams60gmc · 05-10-2009, 03:22 AM

from another 60 Gmc owner on the left coast. Diggin the look man.

**slepysal** · 05-10-2009, 11:44 AM

[QUOTE=atomic60;3299867]Waters to frickin cold man. I used to surf and sponge almost every day when I was younger. havent been in the water in a year.I just stick to the concrete waves now. but yeah cool surf skate truck for sure. This thing is fun to work on.

I hear ya on the water bro!! Back in the 80's I used to drive over the hill almost daily , to catch a few sets before work . But no more,times taken a toll on my shoulder and the COLD water dosnt help Still skate but at 45 years old the kids laugh at "the old dude " skating
Real good looking truck looking forward seeing more pics and progress

04-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#1
atomic60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Posts: 15	Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Ok I figure it's time i say hello and introduce myself. I have been lurking here for a while since I picked up my truck. I got a 1960 GMC longbed fleetside, Decent shape runner with power steering and disc brake upgrades and 5 lug all around with a 350 chev and a th350. A week later I swapped the motor for stronger running 350 I already had out of my old 66 buick skylark. I also have been working on a serious Lattitude adjustment. Ok not as crazy as some on here but I plan to use the truck as a truck. I c notched the rear about 3 inches and will have bags at all 4 corners. anyhow I will post some pics soon when I am not at work. Eric

04-28-2009, 04:41 PM	#2
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. ahh..another westcoaster. Nice.

04-28-2009, 04:57 PM	#4
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. WELCOME FELLOW LEFT-COASTER! Santa Cruz: One of my favorite places - ever. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-28-2009, 07:16 PM	#5
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04-28-2009, 07:34 PM	#6
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04-28-2009, 11:45 PM	#7
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04-29-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
atomic60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Posts: 15	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. I agree whole heartedly that it is worthless with out pics and I hate when guys tease like that. So now I am one of those guys.... Cant send them from work so I have to do it from home and with 3 kids one being all of 6 months old time gets tight. so sorry for the tease but I will get some up here soon. Eric

04-29-2009, 03:36 PM	#9
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Don't sweat the photo vultures - it's instinctual and they don't know any better - just post when you can. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

04-29-2009, 04:07 PM	#10
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC.

05-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#11
atomic60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Posts: 15	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Ok here is a couple of pics of my truck. I still dont have em all on my computer yet so this is after I took off the rack and the elephant ear mirrors and started lowering the rear. more pics to come soon of the cool stuff

05-07-2009, 07:09 PM	#12
atomic60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Posts: 15	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Why did all these frikin trucks get mud tires on em. DUMB.

05-07-2009, 07:17 PM	#13
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. I used to hate those hoods. Thought they were the ugliest thing ever. I must say, I kinda want one now.

05-07-2009, 07:45 PM	#15
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Welcome aboard, I also have a '60 GMC, 8' Fleet. Your truck color is Exactly the way I was planning on painting my ride. The factory 2 tone is great. Yours is the first time I've seen that combination in a truck (other than post cards or magazine adds) Please mack sure you join our 1960-1966 GMC Group at the following web links it's free but a donation would help the Site Admin. Jolly Goodfellow. National Club on Yahoo http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/ GMC Main Site http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ Take a cruise through my pics at webshots. I saved your pictures as referance. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 05-07-2009 at 07:49 PM.

05-07-2009, 07:47 PM	#16
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Joemomma, I ahve an extra 60-61 hood, PM me. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#17
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05-08-2009, 11:13 AM	#18
atomic60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Posts: 15	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. SChlong beds are cool but i think I might shorten it up here in the future. The wheels are old radirs. cool but the fronts I have for it are 5 0n 4 3/4 and I have adapters to fit 5 on 5. it makes em stick out to much and looks funny. If I cant find a rotor to work soon I am going to redrill the ones I have for the smaller pattern.

05-08-2009, 11:47 AM	#20
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Well, the ol’ girl’s a bit rough, but she’s definitely got character. I can just imagine her headed over to Steamer’s Lane with a couple of sticks in the back. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

05-08-2009, 12:07 PM	#21
atomic60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Posts: 15	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Waters to frickin cold man. I used to surf and sponge almost every day when I was younger. havent been in the water in a year.I just stick to the concrete waves now. but yeah cool surf skate truck for sure. This thing is fun to work on. heres a view from my driveway.

05-08-2009, 12:29 PM	#22
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Wow - you're in a great part of the state, regardless of what some in here might think of California. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

05-08-2009, 01:13 PM	#23
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. Any parting could be better than in this heat sink.

05-10-2009, 03:22 AM	#24
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. from another 60 Gmc owner on the left coast. Diggin the look man. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

05-10-2009, 11:44 AM	#25
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Another New guy with a 60 GMC. [QUOTE=atomic60;3299867]Waters to frickin cold man. I used to surf and sponge almost every day when I was younger. havent been in the water in a year.I just stick to the concrete waves now. but yeah cool surf skate truck for sure. This thing is fun to work on. I hear ya on the water bro!! Back in the 80's I used to drive over the hill almost daily , to catch a few sets before work . But no more,times taken a toll on my shoulder and the COLD water dosnt help Still skate but at 45 years old the kids laugh at "the old dude " skating Real good looking truck looking forward seeing more pics and progress __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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