My new "find" - 62 K1000 big window short wide
Hey everybody - no, I'm not dead, just been distracted for about a year and not on the board, but I've been busy with a couple new 6066 GMC knee-knocker buys so I want to show you this one since there are a bunch of factory 4x4 fans on here.
I don't know a lot about this truck yet as I only just discovered and bought it, and still have to drive the 10 hrs one way to go after it sometime later this month. What I do know is what made me want it - its a real, untouched 1962 K1000 short wideside all in-tact in hard to find Strata Blue and actually came with a big back window if you can believe it. I personally have never found or even seen a K1000 or 1500 with a big window that I can recall seeing, although I am sure there some among all of you. I'd love if you guys would text me pics to 256-486-1988 of your 60-62 K1000's and 1500's since I am soaking up info about the early ones now.
Truck has the original 305 V6 and presumably a D, and you'll never believe this, but the **** thing is NOT a 4 speed! actually a 3 speed on the column!
I didn't know you could get a K model with a 3 speed, but I guess the 4 speed was optional and the 3 speed on the column was the standard. Take a look and see what you think - its a project for sure, but has loads of potential
I need to find the two cut-out front caps for it (and for that matter, the non-cut out rear caps for clip type wheels too) and sure would appreciate you guys if you could help me find a mate - I will pay handsomely and even fork over a finders fee if you direct me to someone who sells me one. See example cap in the pics below. Also, if anyone has any of the 60-62 K Model dealer brochures to sell, I am searching for them too. Text or call 256 486 1988 with any leads - also want to find a 60-61 K1000 in a junkyard or stripped sitting in the woods or a field for a coupe items so tell me if you know where one of them is no matter how horrible condition too
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My 60-66 GMC Projects:
1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic.
1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch
1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats)
Last edited by GMCNUT; April 3rd, 2019 at 02:13 AM.
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