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60apache · 11-07-2010, 08:07 PM

I have been paying attn to the dash styles in the 60-63 and noticed some do not have the double hump. whats the deal?

62 Bowtie · 11-07-2010, 08:43 PM

GMC's dont have the humps, I noticed that too

jbgroby · 11-07-2010, 09:54 PM

Well that's not quite true, our GMC's do have an elevated hump over the gauges. See Pic.

60apache · 11-07-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Well that's not quite true, our GMC's do have an elevated hump over the gauges. See Pic.

yes but not the double hump which would be the one over the pass side

jbgroby · 11-07-2010, 11:22 PM

I know, it was a chevy thing. I wonder what the designers were trying to explain? The funny thing about it was other than the double hump, the rest of the interor was the same (not counting he clover box door).

63sbssbbw · 11-08-2010, 08:12 AM

Chevy 60-63 had the double hump
chevy 64-66 had the flat all the way across
GMC 60-66 had the single hump

60apache · 11-09-2010, 11:17 PM

IMO the double hump looks bad a$$ they should have used it through 66 even on the gmc

markeb01 · 11-10-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 60apache

IMO the double hump looks bad a$$ they should have used it through 66 even on the gmc

I've always preferred the double hump over the other versions. From the outside it offers a bit of the early Corvette style.

jbgroby · 11-10-2010, 09:59 AM

HUMP! What HUMP!?!

Sorry I could not resist!

jchav62 · 11-10-2010, 10:28 AM

60-63....

64-66....

60apache · 11-12-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

I've always preferred the double hump over the other versions. From the outside it offers a bit of the early Corvette style.

I totally agree

60apache · 11-12-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

60-63....

64-66....

well I don't know what they were thinking with the gmc cause it looks like crap IMO

padresag · 11-12-2010, 02:13 AM

I bet that they were orig made that way for export purposes. simplicity for r/hand drive
ron

jbgroby · 11-12-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 60apache

well I don't know what they were thinking with the gmc cause it looks like crap IMO

Maybe they wanted to spare the passinger a cracked skull when they got a concussion from the metal dash?

I can't agree with your comment, "I" think it looks rather sophisticated and balanced out, maybe I'm just partial to the GMC. Remember the GMC were rather look upon as a "hard worked" vehicle. Who knows it ain't worth fighting over.

Be careful, I got a post reported but somebody because I made a slight against another truck. I know you don't mean anything by it though.

61_FL_Apache · 11-12-2010, 12:22 PM

I like my double hump.

60apache · 11-13-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Maybe they wanted to spare the passinger a cracked skull when they got a concussion from the metal dash?

I can't agree with your comment, "I" think it looks rather sophisticated and balanced out, maybe I'm just partial to the GMC. Remember the GMC were rather look upon as a "hard worked" vehicle. Who knows it ain't worth fighting over.

Be careful, I got a post reported but somebody because I made a slight against another truck. I know you don't mean anything by it though.

I'm just saying the double hump looks cool.

**62 Longbed** · 11-13-2010, 06:29 PM

I agree on the double hump .. Love It !!! But I like all of the dash styles because it adds character to each truck , just as the grills and hoods do .. I think a majority of us buy either what looks or appeals to us or what kind of deal we can get when purchasing our next project ... just my 2 cents ..

markeb01 · 11-13-2010, 07:07 PM

That's what happened to me. My favorite of the bunch is the 1963 and that's what I was looking for. I preferred the double hump dash best, and wanted the coil spring front suspension. Although I prefer the 63 Chevy grille over all the other Chevy versions, I always intended to replace it with a GMC version as I liked that even better.

All that went out the window when I found a cherry, one family 1960 GMC. In spite of being the least desirable model I could imagine (to me) with the 800 pound V6 and the original hood, it was so nearly new I just couldn't pass it up.

**jocko** · 11-13-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

HUMP! What HUMP!?!

Sorry I could not resist!

Now THAT's Funny! eye-gore...

KIC · 11-14-2010, 10:03 PM

This is my 1960 dash.

I do have a question; If you look closely, there are 4 screws holding the dash speaker in. Are these original ? I don't thing they are, but not sure. we are ready to paint the dash before the new windshield goes in.

kalirodding · 11-14-2010, 10:45 PM

I have a 61 and the original speaker is still in it. It also has screws from the top. As far as I can tell, it is original. There's a bracket that holds the speaker in. My screws are around the vent not between.

jbgroby · 11-14-2010, 11:03 PM

I've had 2 different '60's and neither had the screws from teh top. The OEM manual shows a speaker bracket with a square piece of rubber that mounts under the dash and holds the speaker in place.

60apache · 11-14-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KIC

This is my 1960 dash.

I do have a question; If you look closely, there are 4 screws holding the dash speaker in. Are these original ? I don't thing they are, but not sure. we are ready to paint the dash before the new windshield goes in.

mine had I think 2 screws maybe 3 and the truck was all original. but you have to remember that a lot of stuff as far as radio was done by the dealer and may have been done different ways.

markeb01 · 11-14-2010, 11:52 PM

My dash looked very similar when I first bought the truck back in 1992. There were no screws, but there was no radio either.

KIC · 11-15-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I've had 2 different '60's and neither had the screws from teh top. The OEM manual shows a speaker bracket with a square piece of rubber that mounts under the dash and holds the speaker in place.

Do you have a PDF of that page the manual you are referencing so I know what bracket I need look for ?

11-07-2010, 08:07 PM	#1
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	dash style fill me in I have been paying attn to the dash styles in the 60-63 and noticed some do not have the double hump. whats the deal?

11-07-2010, 08:43 PM	#2
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: dash style fill me in GMC's dont have the humps, I noticed that too Last edited by 62 Bowtie; 11-07-2010 at 08:44 PM.

11-07-2010, 09:54 PM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: dash style fill me in Well that's not quite true, our GMC's do have an elevated hump over the gauges. See Pic. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-07-2010, 11:22 PM	#5
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: dash style fill me in I know, it was a chevy thing. I wonder what the designers were trying to explain? The funny thing about it was other than the double hump, the rest of the interor was the same (not counting he clover box door). __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-08-2010, 08:12 AM	#6
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: dash style fill me in Chevy 60-63 had the double hump chevy 64-66 had the flat all the way across GMC 60-66 had the single hump __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

11-09-2010, 11:17 PM	#7
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	Re: dash style fill me in IMO the double hump looks bad a$$ they should have used it through 66 even on the gmc

11-10-2010, 09:59 AM	#9
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: dash style fill me in HUMP! What HUMP!?! Sorry I could not resist! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-10-2010, 10:28 AM	#10
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: dash style fill me in 60-63.... 64-66.... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-12-2010, 02:13 AM	#13
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: dash style fill me in I bet that they were orig made that way for export purposes. simplicity for r/hand drive ron

11-12-2010, 12:22 PM	#15
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: dash style fill me in I like my double hump. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-13-2010, 06:29 PM	#17
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: dash style fill me in I agree on the double hump .. Love It !!! But I like all of the dash styles because it adds character to each truck , just as the grills and hoods do .. I think a majority of us buy either what looks or appeals to us or what kind of deal we can get when purchasing our next project ... just my 2 cents ..

11-13-2010, 07:07 PM	#18
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: dash style fill me in That's what happened to me. My favorite of the bunch is the 1963 and that's what I was looking for. I preferred the double hump dash best, and wanted the coil spring front suspension. Although I prefer the 63 Chevy grille over all the other Chevy versions, I always intended to replace it with a GMC version as I liked that even better. All that went out the window when I found a cherry, one family 1960 GMC. In spite of being the least desirable model I could imagine (to me) with the 800 pound V6 and the original hood, it was so nearly new I just couldn't pass it up.

11-14-2010, 10:03 PM	#20
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: dash style fill me in This is my 1960 dash. I do have a question; If you look closely, there are 4 screws holding the dash speaker in. Are these original ? I don't thing they are, but not sure. we are ready to paint the dash before the new windshield goes in. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

11-14-2010, 10:45 PM	#21
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: dash style fill me in I have a 61 and the original speaker is still in it. It also has screws from the top. As far as I can tell, it is original. There's a bracket that holds the speaker in. My screws are around the vent not between.

11-14-2010, 11:03 PM	#22
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: dash style fill me in I've had 2 different '60's and neither had the screws from teh top. The OEM manual shows a speaker bracket with a square piece of rubber that mounts under the dash and holds the speaker in place. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829



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11-14-2010, 11:52 PM	#24
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: dash style fill me in My dash looked very similar when I first bought the truck back in 1992. There were no screws, but there was no radio either.

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