1961 GMC Truck-Custom Build Job-Introduction-Getting Started

[tru3irving]

is that how dog is going to be? bad ass dog

[wolderbeast]

Ive got a 61' gmc 3/4 ton with the original 305d series engine. right now its got a camper bolted the the frame of it which i plan on taking off and throwing a flatbead on it and staing some 2 X 4s and put em down i cant wait to find a new flatbead frame

[NathansBackwoods]

what kind of dog it that?

[swrnc]

@NathansBackwoods He's a miniture pomeranian. Thanks Pete

[ARAlan1]

Almost 30 episodes in this 61 GMC series so far, these vid's will be classics, a huge help for the GM truck crowd... With the suspension and drivetrain almost done it's soon time to fix the rust issues. Not that I'm in any hurry, the longer it takes the better because I will hate to see this series end.

[67dodgepolara]

is there a green car in your ditch out front ???

[swrnc]

@67dodgepolara no its a cadillac burried in the front yard. Thanks Pete

[gghhuuyy]

Bruno is the cutest little dog ever xD And i agree to theatrod truck idea

[smashedgnome]

rofl bruno. looks like my old truck i had 62 with 283 and it was green

[dirtTdude]

i hope you do good work because you dont treat your woman so good

[raymondrmyers]

that dog is awesome. same with the truck.

[swrnc]

Yeah, that's my buddy---BRUNO, the mini pomeranian.....

[blackscorpi0o0]

nice dog

[ImomoI]

thx for the Vid ;)

[dutchy1176]

Nice project truck.Those 60's look like they should breathe fire when you look at the front end!Such a mean look!So,let her breathe fire,man.

[Redcoat66]

I love that truck!!!!!!! I reckon its sweet just as it is!

[rapsrod]

But a long bed ??? Why?

Shorten it about 18 inches.

Pete knows everything - cars, trucks, videography, EVERYTHING!!! Wish I was that smart.

[swrnc]

Gosh Rapsrod---Is this a comment or a "SMART" ass remark.. I don't know how to take it... But I will go with the comment, it will make me sleep better tonite knowing that someone out there really likes my videography... Thanks PETE

[Alisterwolf66]

Please, please tell me you're gonna fuel inject the original 305 V6, and not swap it out for a Ch*vy mill! I've not seen GMC's 'big block V6' done up with injection yet, and would dearly love to!

Hint - You'll probably want to exchange the 1bbl manifold for a later Stromberg WW-series manifold. The Strombegrs were two-barrel and the manifolds will support more power. I have one, if you're interested, from my '63's original 305E (it's getting a 401M).

[MyAussieDay]

That 61 is so ME, and Minni, when Pete gives you a hard time with the video, Send him to bed with no dinner, That will fix him, It works when it happens to me (King Bruno Rocks)

[azpatm01]

AWSOME, GIVE UM HELL BRUNO.., <]:^ )

[azpatm01]

AWSOME , GIVE UM HELL BERTO . <]:^ )

[bigblockluv]

wow cant wait 2 see u put ur touch on it pete and wow iv herad of the OG v6 gm motor butt never seen one in the vehicle;l

[swrnc]

Yeah it's a rare-ity... Ive only seen two of them in my life... This motor is SOOOOOOO Strong, you can climb bolders with it, you can pull a train car with it.. First gear in this thing only goes 3 to 5 miles an hours.. Its INSANE, to think that this truck actuallly used to drive on the street... You know the thing only gets 5 miles to a gallon of gas, with a 1 barrell carb.... CRAZY MAN---CRAZY.......

[bigblockluv]

crazy hey thanx 4 the info pete u da man any ide what C.I.D it is ?

[fordratrod1948]

its 350 C.I.D

[Alisterwolf66]

If it's original, it's a 305A (GMC-only) V6.

[Redcoat66]

This is gonna be HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[djeraser]

should turn out nice, you should enclose the rear wheels as well to give it a streamline look.

[oneoleqt]

alright man, cool to see a new project

[djdonnie68]

bruno is the man!!! i didn't know they made a v6 in 1961.....very interesting.....

[Alisterwolf66]

GMC started developing their truck-only V6 in the mid-fifties. Production ran from '60 to '74 (big trucks only after '72) in 305ci (this truck), 351, 379, 401, 432, and 478. There were also the 637 V8 based on the same architecture, and the 702 "Twin Six" V12 it replaced (based on two 351s, but sharing a common block, crank and camshaft). You'll not find one in any Chevy pickup! These were GMC engines, only.

Google "6066 GMC Guy" for an excellent site on these unique sixes.

[twiprod002]

Man Pete I'd love to get my hand on that truck....