Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NoNeck · 03-31-2021, 11:53 PM

In late 1960, the chief engineer for the GM Truck Division, J.K Rabbit, designed the very first performance FCT (Full Cargo Truck). It was christened the “Peep” amid much celebration among the GM brass.

With a 140” bed and dual fold down ramps, the design was a happy mix of comfort and hauling. An optional basket lift could be ordered for the bed under Code 1121. “This basket lift has been a popular feature”, said GM marketing director, Eagg Hunter.

The trucks were fitted with the legendary 409 “W” engine that churned out 425 HP with the two 4-Barrel Quadrajets. The engine performed best on 100% Methane from Range Free Bulls distilled near Cottontail, Michigan.

The president of the Ford Motor Company at that time, E. Ster Bunny II, was hopping mad that GM had beaten them to market. He felt like a fool.

The Chevy “Peep” was released on April 1, 1960 with a production run of 2020.

Inquiring minds just need to know...

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**The Rocknrod** · 04-01-2021, 05:56 AM

I'd say that's a custom job.

NoNeck · 04-01-2021, 09:01 AM

In late 1960, the chief engineer for the GM Truck Division, J.K Rabbit, designed the very first performance FCT (Full Cargo Truck). It was christened the “Peep” amid much celebration among the GM brass.

With a 140” bed and dual fold down ramps, the design was a happy mix of comfort and hauling. An optional basket lift could be ordered for the bed under Code 1121. “This basket lift has been a popular feature”, said GM marketing director, Eagg Hunter.

The trucks were fitted with the legendary 409 “W” engine that churned out 425 HP with the two 4-Barrel Quadrajets. The engine performed best on 100% Methane from Range Free Bulls distilled near Cottontail, Michigan.

The president of the Ford Motor Company at that time, E. Ster Bunny II, was hopping mad that GM had beaten them to market. He felt like a fool.

The Chevy “Peep” was released on April 1, 1960 with a production run of 2020.

Inquiring minds just need to know...

POP

**Steeveedee** · 04-01-2021, 09:05 AM

Those are incredibly rare. They collapsed like marshmallows when in an accident.

roll_the_dice · 04-01-2021, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNeck

In late 1960, the chief engineer for the GM Truck Division, J.K Rabbit, designed the very first performance FCT (Full Cargo Truck). It was christened the “Peep” amid much celebration among the GM brass.

With a 140” bed and dual fold down ramps, the design was a happy mix of comfort and hauling. An optional basket lift could be ordered for the bed under Code 1121. “This basket lift has been a popular feature”, said GM marketing director, Eagg Hunter.

The trucks were fitted with the legendary 409 “W” engine that churned out 425 HP with the two 4-Barrel Quadrajets. The engine performed best on 100% Methane from Range Free Bulls distilled near Cottontail, Michigan.

The president of the Ford Motor Company at that time, E. Ster Bunny II, was hopping mad that GM had beaten them to market. He felt like a fool.

The Chevy “Peep” was released on April 1, 1960 with a production run of 2020.

Inquiring minds just need to know...

POP

Or it was and is an April Fools joke?

61hawk · 04-01-2021, 09:27 AM

April 1st, the day all kinds of stupid **** gets said.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-01-2021, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNeck

In late 1960, the chief engineer for the GM Truck Division, J.K Rabbit, designed the very first performance FCT (Full Cargo Truck). It was christened the “Peep” amid much celebration among the GM brass.

With a 140” bed and dual fold down ramps, the design was a happy mix of comfort and hauling. An optional basket lift could be ordered for the bed under Code 1121. “This basket lift has been a popular feature”, said GM marketing director, Eagg Hunter.

The trucks were fitted with the legendary 409 “W” engine that churned out 425 HP with the two 4-Barrel Quadrajets. The engine performed best on 100% Methane from Range Free Bulls distilled near Cottontail, Michigan.

The president of the Ford Motor Company at that time, E. Ster Bunny II, was hopping mad that GM had beaten them to market. He felt like a fool.

The Chevy “Peep” was released on April 1, 1960 with a production run of 2020.

Inquiring minds just need to know...

POP

**Grumpy old man** · 04-01-2021, 09:41 AM

If you were driving long distances you needed to buy the special option dual seat fuel collection kit part # FAR-t101. , Some said the 409 dual quads were needed if you didn't have access to the # FAR-t101 and had to get back home fast to refill the tank with Methane . I heard they were real popular with bean farmers

**Sheepdip** · 04-01-2021, 10:23 AM

Good One!

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-01-2021, 12:09 PM

toms68cst · 04-01-2021, 01:46 PM

You had me until the mention of Methane from bulls.

57taskforce · 04-01-2021, 01:59 PM

Yet another April 1 from Noneck

love it!

Chevys4life · 04-01-2021, 03:49 PM

Thanks for sharing this truck. That was a good year for production considering that was my birth year. I have never seen one of these before!!!! It is a beautiful truck. Methane for sure!!!

oem4me · 04-01-2021, 08:41 PM

Nicely done on the photochop. Halfway between a c10 and a rampside. I like it!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-01-2021, 09:05 PM

Very difficult to service the blinker fluid in the hood-mounted turn signals. That's what led to the type's ultimate discontinuance.

best view · 04-01-2021, 10:30 PM

Does this every year too us he’s working on next year as I type this

forestb · 04-02-2021, 03:51 PM

I did a similar photoshop like this a while back but cant find it right now. I have always wanted something like this.

forestb · 04-02-2021, 09:29 PM

found it. I always wanted to try and make it so that one of those Big truck shorter hoods fit by shortening the fenders some how.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-03-2021, 01:06 PM

Oh man that'd be cool to own.

forestb · 04-03-2021, 01:11 PM

Not much space for your feet.

CC69Rat · 04-03-2021, 06:07 PM

That's my Pop !

Kinda cool looking truck though.

Peanut74 · 04-03-2021, 10:28 PM

Had me going until I reread it. Good one!!!

LT7A · 04-04-2021, 05:53 AM

Cracks me up that this got moved to the 60-66s. Like it's a real truck and got posted in the wrong section.

**special-K** · 04-04-2021, 06:22 AM

My uncle's friend's wife's brother had one of those.

I was going with it until I read about the Ford president. I think that was our 'sign'. I just now saw this thread and it was the 2nd before I realized the 1st had passed w/o experiencing any April Fools nonsense.

"April 1st, the day all kinds of stupid **** gets said"? Only the one day? You're lucky. I hear that about every day

03-31-2021, 11:53 PM	#1
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck In late 1960, the chief engineer for the GM Truck Division, J.K Rabbit, designed the very first performance FCT (Full Cargo Truck). It was christened the “Peep” amid much celebration among the GM brass. With a 140” bed and dual fold down ramps, the design was a happy mix of comfort and hauling. An optional basket lift could be ordered for the bed under Code 1121. “This basket lift has been a popular feature”, said GM marketing director, Eagg Hunter. The trucks were fitted with the legendary 409 “W” engine that churned out 425 HP with the two 4-Barrel Quadrajets. The engine performed best on 100% Methane from Range Free Bulls distilled near Cottontail, Michigan. The president of the Ford Motor Company at that time, E. Ster Bunny II, was hopping mad that GM had beaten them to market. He felt like a fool. The Chevy “Peep” was released on April 1, 1960 with a production run of 2020. Inquiring minds just need to know... POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

04-01-2021, 05:56 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck I'd say that's a custom job. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-01-2021, 09:01 AM	#3
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck In late 1960, the chief engineer for the GM Truck Division, J.K Rabbit, designed the very first performance FCT (Full Cargo Truck). It was christened the “Peep” amid much celebration among the GM brass. With a 140” bed and dual fold down ramps, the design was a happy mix of comfort and hauling. An optional basket lift could be ordered for the bed under Code 1121. “This basket lift has been a popular feature”, said GM marketing director, Eagg Hunter. The trucks were fitted with the legendary 409 “W” engine that churned out 425 HP with the two 4-Barrel Quadrajets. The engine performed best on 100% Methane from Range Free Bulls distilled near Cottontail, Michigan. The president of the Ford Motor Company at that time, E. Ster Bunny II, was hopping mad that GM had beaten them to market. He felt like a fool. The Chevy “Peep” was released on April 1, 1960 with a production run of 2020. Inquiring minds just need to know... POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

04-01-2021, 09:05 AM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,692	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Those are incredibly rare. They collapsed like marshmallows when in an accident. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-01-2021, 09:27 AM	#6
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck April 1st, the day all kinds of stupid **** gets said.

04-01-2021, 09:41 AM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck If you were driving long distances you needed to buy the special option dual seat fuel collection kit part # FAR-t101. , Some said the 409 dual quads were needed if you didn't have access to the # FAR-t101 and had to get back home fast to refill the tank with Methane . I heard they were real popular with bean farmers __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 04-01-2021 at 09:46 AM.

04-01-2021, 10:23 AM	#9
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,626	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Good One!

04-01-2021, 12:09 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-01-2021, 01:46 PM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck You had me until the mention of Methane from bulls. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-01-2021, 01:59 PM	#12
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,490	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Yet another April 1 from Noneck love it! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

04-01-2021, 03:49 PM	#13
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 671	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Thanks for sharing this truck. That was a good year for production considering that was my birth year. I have never seen one of these before!!!! It is a beautiful truck. Methane for sure!!!

04-01-2021, 08:41 PM	#14
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Nicely done on the photochop. Halfway between a c10 and a rampside. I like it!

04-01-2021, 09:05 PM	#15
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,505	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Very difficult to service the blinker fluid in the hood-mounted turn signals. That's what led to the type's ultimate discontinuance. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

04-01-2021, 10:30 PM	#16
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,155	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Does this every year too us he’s working on next year as I type this

04-02-2021, 03:51 PM	#17
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck I did a similar photoshop like this a while back but cant find it right now. I have always wanted something like this.



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04-02-2021, 09:29 PM	#18
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck found it. I always wanted to try and make it so that one of those Big truck shorter hoods fit by shortening the fenders some how. Attached Images

04-03-2021, 01:06 PM	#19
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Oh man that'd be cool to own. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-03-2021, 01:11 PM	#20
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Not much space for your feet.

04-03-2021, 06:07 PM	#21
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,213	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck That's my Pop ! Kinda cool looking truck though. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-03-2021, 10:28 PM	#22
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Had me going until I reread it. Good one!!! __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

04-04-2021, 05:53 AM	#23
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck Cracks me up that this got moved to the 60-66s. Like it's a real truck and got posted in the wrong section.

04-04-2021, 06:22 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rare 1961 Chevrolet “Peep” Truck My uncle's friend's wife's brother had one of those. I was going with it until I read about the Ford president. I think that was our 'sign'. I just now saw this thread and it was the 2nd before I realized the 1st had passed w/o experiencing any April Fools nonsense. "April 1st, the day all kinds of stupid **** gets said"? Only the one day? You're lucky. I hear that about every day __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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