Intro 1965 GMC K1502

[1965GMCK1502]

Originally Posted by bigblockv6

Like the cab clearance lights, that's been a tradition in my family on all our green GMC's from the 62 K1000, the 68 KM2500 and to the most recent truck I inherited from my father a 2001 1500 GMC Sierra HT. The 62's were dealer installed back in 66 and they didn't quite do it right with 4 clearance lights rather than 5, The 68 we ordered the truck to be equipped with the lights from the factory

Looks great, with four or five!

[Ed Snyder]

Originally Posted by 1965GMCK1502

Thanks Ed. Will stick with the paper element! As to the frame. Not shortened, maybe the previous pic was a bit skewed. Here's another angle....

Still looks like a short bed to me. Do you have a 6-1/2 foot bed with 115" wheelbase, or an 8 foot bed with 127" wheelbase?

[1965GMCK1502]

Originally Posted by ed snyder

still looks like a short bed to me. Do you have a 6-1/2 foot bed with 115" wheelbase, or an 8 foot bed with 127" wheelbase?

115" wb.
78" il
186" ol

[Ed Snyder]

Originally Posted by 1965GMCK1502

115" wb.
78" il
186" ol

If you didn't shorten it, then a previous owner did. Three quarter ton pickups only came with a 127" wheelbase. Cool truck for sure! Glad you found our forum!

[1965GMCK1502]

Originally Posted by Ed Snyder

If you didn't shorten it, then a previous owner did. Three quarter ton pickups only came with a 127" wheelbase. Cool truck for sure! Glad you found our forum!

Very interesting. Thx !

[1965GMCK1502]

Originally Posted by Ed Snyder

If you didn't shorten it, then a previous owner did. Three quarter ton pickups only came with a 127" wheelbase. Cool truck for sure! Glad you found our forum!

Thanks, Ed. Great eye! Here's how she started life as a LB.

[Ed Snyder]

Originally Posted by 1965GMCK1502

Thanks, Ed. Great eye! Here's how she started life as a LB.

Looks like it led a pampered life at the fire department!

[TJ's GMC]

Welcome aboard and a very nice truck to show.

[POWERSTROKE]

Oh, Former firetrucks are great values! very well maintained, usually very low miles, and good drivetrains, meaning good power and durability. Will normally be a couple holes in the body to patch from lights and sirens, but normally no rust.

I actually like the Orange paint, readymix concrete company I worked for between my Jr. and Senior year in College and after I graduated had everything painted the same shade of orange, even the D100 Dodge shop truck.

With the miles and condition of that truck you should enjoy it for another 20-30 years!

[1965GMCK1502]

Originally Posted by Ed Snyder

Looks like it led a pampered life at the fire department!

Yes sir!