| 64 GMC [message #311590] |
Fri, 23 December 2016 15:35  |
Chris Tyler
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OK, not OUR type GMC, but thought the group might find this interesting.
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/5930736898.html
I have never sen one of these combos, And I used to work on a lot of old/ junk RVs back in the day. Also, Ive never seen one of these V6 engines. Must be a HD truck only app. Looks kike 3/4 of a 348/409 'W' motor
76 Glenbrook
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| Re: 64 GMC [message #311591 is a reply to message #311590] |
Fri, 23 December 2016 16:12  |
pzerkel
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Oh man, that thing brings back some memories! Not exactly the same thing, but Dad had a 65 GMC 3/4 ton pickup. Around 1973, he rented a slide-in camper. Mom & Dad rode in front, and me & little brother in the camper (very much illegal today).
Off we went from Illinois to Walt Disney World. As I grew older and started to be able to drive, dad still had the truck. It is how I learned to drive a stick shift. Also about this time, I realized NO power steering, no power brakes, and that "granny-low" transmission. I marveled at dad driving the thing to Florida and back. I was more into Commodore 64s in high school than automobile engines, but I seem to recall Dad's had a straight 6. I have read a little about that big V6 and it is all interesting. http://www.6066gmcguy.com/EngineData.html
I know the rocker panels on Dad's were in much worse shape than those in the ad. Honestly, at that price it almost looks like it might be worth it just for the cab. I am pretty sure you could get reproduction body parts from LMC truck. (though I am not sure if the wheelbase would work out to make it back to a pickup).
I was away at college, and came home for a spring break. Mom had gotten tired of looking at it sitting, and dad had it towed to the scrapyard. I'll just say I was "disappointed."
I did like driving it (once I finally learned how), and it always gave me a soft spot for the GMC name; which I am assuming has something to do with piquing my interest when I noticed a GMC motorhome passing me on the highway 25 years later; and then deciding I needed one of them.
Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
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| Re: 64 GMC [message #311592 is a reply to message #311590] |
Fri, 23 December 2016 16:13 |
Steve
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Very Nice!
Thanks for sharing. This 64 makes my 68 truck and camper look quite modern.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: 64 GMC [message #311593 is a reply to message #311590] |
Fri, 23 December 2016 16:14 |
jhbridges
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Here's the engine data. Also appeared as a V-12, GMC trucks only, no Chevs. Unbreakable, and unrelenting gas hogs.
http://www.6066gmcguy.com/EngineData.html
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: 64 GMC [message #311595 is a reply to message #311590] |
Fri, 23 December 2016 19:46 |
roy1
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Back in the day that GMC v6 had a fair amount of success on the 1/4 mile drag strip it was a powerful 6 for sure. The rv was called a chassis mount in its day as it didn't come off the vehicle like a camper does. This type vehicle was later replaced by mini motor homes as they are roomier in the same length.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: 64 GMC [message #311596 is a reply to message #311590] |
Fri, 23 December 2016 21:11 |
JohnL455
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Did the 348 and 409 W engines come from this basic architecture?
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: 64 GMC [message #311597 is a reply to message #311590] |
Sat, 24 December 2016 08:31 |
jhbridges
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No, the V6 was a 60 degree engine, the 8s are all 90 degrees.
I made the MSRA brouhaha a couple of years ago, it's incredible. I even found a box stock restored '47 Plymouth 4 door like the one I grew up in. If your travels are going to take you close to Minneapolis/St Paul, try to schedule them to spend a couple of days at the fairgrounds.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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