Welcome to the forum. It appears you bought a very nice ride that someone put a lot of care into. My suggestions would be take a lot of photos...
Welcome to the forum. The most common solution is to swap in an entire 73-87 front suspension, gaining disc brakes in the process. The following...
Perhaps the factory accessory installation page from 1960 will be of some help. I assume it is the same through 1966. Unfortunately there are no...
This is the only source I'm aware of, and the hood is offered in race weight only. http://www.usbody.com/ Just look under trucks and 60-66,...
I share that sentiment, but unfortunately some early hoods aren’t worthy of restoration. My original hood was damaged in a deer collision back in...
Welcome to the forum. I been buying almost all my truck related parts from Classic Parts since back when they were Chevy Duty. I've found they...
Yes it will. You just need to use the upper hood latch from the 60-61. The release handle points down in the gap at the center bottom of the...
Perhaps these threads will help answer some of your lowering questions:...
Welcome to the forum. The roof lights were optional. Attached are the 1960 installation instructions, and a couple of catalog pages. I can't...
I’ve read threads occasionally mentioning there is a discount available for forum members, but don’t find anything mentioned on the site. I’m...
This is the most extensive thread I know of explaining the different disc brake options available:...
What a beautiful truck. Nice detailing in the engine compartment.
The only time I would recommend getting rid of a powerglide is if you live in a mountainous area. Climbing hills can be miserable, because low...
I’m not familiar with the pure stock restoration method of grounding on these trucks, but most vehicles from this period had a braided ground...
American Classic sells the rear shocks - part number SHK-49 (and probably some of the other classic truck suppliers):...
If you’re looking for photos, here are a couple of threads that have many 60-66 trucks to look through:...
It’s all up to the individual owner. Far more people do partial rebuilds and improvements than the number that do complete frame off...
I'm glad it turned out to be something simple.
It sounds like it might be a short in the power wire running from the switch to the motor, or a short in the motor windings. An easy way to...
Here’s an older thread that provides some ideas on what might be wrong: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25840 It still...
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