How to tell the difference between a 64 65 66 Chevy c10

[@zluca05]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing. I'm putting together a 64 but from what you showed me the frame I have is a 65 or 66 as the track bar has the threaded post on the rearend.

[@charliethec10guy6]

I'm happy to help. It could just be that the rear end was changed out with a 65 or 66 rear end because I think were the tracking bar goes on the frame is the same. But at the end of the day when it's going down the road no one knows.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@charliethec10guy6 True

[@rattycaddy]

My 64 sWB was built in late 63 and had the 60-63 armrest and auto windshield washer/wiper knob, reservoir and assembly.

[@charliethec10guy6]

that's net

[@1gibrik]

Thanks for the information. I've had a 64 C10 292ci long bed since 1989. It has a 68 three on the tree transmission but until now didn't realize the rear end had been changed also. Good to know. Thanks...

[@corbinporter4277]

Instablaster.

[@charliethec10guy6]

your welcome

[@ides0745]

My grandfather owns a ‘66 that he bought while in the army, back in his 20’s. It’s right outside right now. Love that thing to death

[@charliethec10guy6]

cool

[@ronster6656]

‘66 was the first/only year the 327 was an engine option. I believe you are correct on the 2-speed wiper switch, ‘66 only. Also, A/C became available as a dealer-installed option in ‘64. It was available from the factory starting in ‘65. I’ve read that seat belts became a government mandate in ‘66, however the only seatbelts I’ve ever seen in these trucks have always been something that an owner added. My ‘66 did not have them when I bought it and there is zero evidence it ever had them. It’s a shame seeing that ‘64 large rear window cab rusting away like that. Guys everywhere are hacking up small rear window cabs to convert them. I think that’s a shame too. The small rear window cabs are one of those quirky/cool things that make old trucks more interesting than new ones.

[@charliethec10guy6]

I had forgotten about the seat belts in 66. I had heard that the 327 came out in 65 but I didn't know if they were an option in the truck's

[@charliethec10guy6]

I bought that 64 for parts it unfortunately is to far gone to fix it up I am going to make a video on it though.

[@vm722]

Not sure if you are correct. I have a 1960 Chevrolet Apache that came with factory installed AC with 235 engine 👌

[@charliethec10guy6]

That sounds like a cool truck I love the 60 61 62 63 trucks

[@4-5-6chevytrucksllc5]

Every '66 I've owned over the past 40 years had factory seat belts. I've owned, restored or worked on several dozen '66 Chevy & GMC trucks, Panels & Suburbans over this time.

[@raymondtrotter4655]

Good information on the differences on determining the years of C10's. Thanks. Trucker Ray ✝️

[@charliethec10guy6]

Glad to help

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

New subscriber. My father bought a new 64 with a 283 three on the tree. My wife has the 66- 3/4 ton her daddy bought new in December of 65. We have a number of the 60 thru 72 trucks. We have a 55 that came factory with a 327 and a turbo 400 three speed trans. Its a 3/4 ton and has a 456 no spin differential. We have videos on our channel. One truck is a 60 that came with a V8 automatic and big back glass. and no stainless trim. Also the 6o thru 63 custom cabs have stainless steel cab sails. The GMC's had rear leaf springs.

[@charliethec10guy6]

that's cool!

[@Blend-24]

Thanks for the info, I never knew all this.

[@charliethec10guy6]

your welcome

[@whatposterman1222]

Thanks for this video, helped me answer my confusion if my 283 c-10 swb bbw was 65 or 66. Neither me nor previous owner were fully confident. It’s custom cab.

[@charliethec10guy6]

Your welcome if you have any questions about anything please ask I will try to help

[@brandonbell3089]

Good information. I know a lot about the 67-72 trucks and the squarebodys but not the 60-66 trucks. I’ve got a buddy with a lot of these trucks and I’ve been thinking to pick one up and build a rat rod style build out of one

[@charliethec10guy6]

your welcome

[@jimmysapien9961]

I knew several facts 👍🏻 Thank you I own a 66’ SWB

[@charliethec10guy6]

No problem 👍

[@gordonhampton3429]

One thing that is the same on 60-66 is the amount of rust

[@charliethec10guy6]

🤣 that's the truth

[@benvoncannon7430]

​@@charliethec10guy6in

[@had1223]

Amen on that!! 🙏 😂

[@buckster2575]

True as much as I hate to admit.i still love that body style.

[@harveywright396]

Interesting video. If you really want to mess up what you know, look into Canadian GMC's. They were designated 910, 920, and 930. Both our 64 and 65 had the serial number plate between the driver's door hinges. The 65 has 2 speed wipers with an electric washer pump. Both trucks have Chev inline sixes and coil springs. They just played by different rules.

[@charliethec10guy6]

Learn something new every day cool thanks for sharing

[@harveywright396]

Real fun when ordering parts.

[@charliethec10guy6]

Sounds like it

[@DREWSLENS]

Plenty of 64 65 trucks had reverse light option 66 was standard.

[@charliethec10guy6]

that's right

[@daveparker2477]

My 65 c10 has reverse lights from the factory. It was an option you could get.

[@charliethec10guy6]

I know it was an option but it was not standard like the 66

[@westonlee9778]

Thanks man good info

[@charliethec10guy6]

Your welcome

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

The 64 has a fawn interior paint the column is white cluster moulding is black The 65 has fawn interior column included cluster moulding is black The 66 has fawn interior,darker color dash,cluster moulding grey glove box plastic moulding w the word Chevrolet, different Chevy II steering wheel and horn button. The 64 frame is not different,but you are right on the sway bar mounting on the axle assembly.The 66 is the first year of the THM 400, available only on the C-10 and 20s two wheel drives.The 327 was available on late 65s and 66,and in 66 the 366 Chevy gas replaced the 348,409 engines in 66 heavy mediums. By the way,well done.

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

I made a mistake the THM was available in 66 (First year in Chevy Trucks,only in C-20s and C-30 models.

[@charliethec10guy6]

Thanks and thanks for the info

[@johnehlert4366]

Right. I believe the steering wheels are different colors too.

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

@@johnehlert4366 You are right,60-1,dark grey,62-4,white,65-6,fawn,66, Chevrolet 10-30,nova style steering wheel,nova style horn button, custom, with horn ring,60-5 custom cab steering wheel,59 Chevrolet Bel Air style.

[@peterhurst7860]

Thanks for that I’ve read a few threads about options back in the day ,I’m thinking if it is a GMC it’s been done pretty good and is in really good shape so I’ll take that . Cheers Mate for your reply.

[@charliethec10guy6]

Your welcome any time

[@THEVROD64]

Thank You Nice Video

[@charliethec10guy6]

your welcome

[@abigbagofsocks]

Well now i can impress my dad at car shows and maybe teach him something

[@manuelsalinas9617]

Will you sale the frame of 1966

[@charliethec10guy6]

that's good

[@charliethec10guy6]

no I need it

[@brittanypurdy2537]

thanks your the man good facts god bless

[@charliethec10guy6]

Very welcome

[@Mantaracer]

Did they all have the same grill and headlight bezels, I thought the grills were a little different between 4,5&6?

[@charliethec10guy6]

No they are the same. The 60 61 62 and 63 are different

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@charliethec10guy6 that is True

[@Driven_Dragon]

I have a 65 c10 that is a camper special that came with a 283 power pack and a powerglide. It now has a 350 with a th350 trans. I switched out the two piece driveshaft for a one piece. Thanks for posting. Im subscribed and look forward to more of your videos. BTW Where are you located?

[@charliethec10guy6]

That's cool I have a 65 it had a 230 in it and 3 on the tree but I put a 307 in it and left the 3 on the tree. And I live in North Carolina thanks for subscribing 👍 and I'm sorry I have not posted anything in a few weeks

[@4-5-6chevytrucksllc5]

Custom Camper is the correct name, as evidence by the Chevrolet Truck Sales Data Book, as well as the factory badges. All '65 & '66 Custom Camper trucks were 2wd, 3/4 ton & 127" wheel base. Camper Special wasn't in the scene until '67.

[@jimmysapien9961]

That’s AWSOME mine has a 350/350

[@mrhamburger6936]

66 Chevy pickup it had a 327 to my father had a 66 with a 327 it had a three on a tree

[@charliethec10guy6]

cool

[@anthonysimmons1673]

Thanks! Good info!

[@charliethec10guy6]

your welcome

[@lilpoindexter]

'66 has reverse lights, and ive also heard they have a seat belt bolt hole on the b pillar for 3 point belts

[@charliethec10guy6]

Yes

[@blueox588]

My 65 has backup lights. They were an option before 66. Also the 64 VIN number starts with a "4" instead of a "C"

[@WOZCINEMA]

Show the ‘66 handbrake inside the cab please. You didn’t make it clear on the differences. Can you decode the Vin and badges???

[@charliethec10guy6]

The hand brake in the cab is the same from 60 to 66 the cables are different on the rear axle 66 has a 3 cable system 65 and 64 have a two brake cable system I hope that answers your question. On the bin tags when I was making that video I wasn't intending on you having a VIN tag I was just simply pointing out the differences between the three years vintage can be swapped major mechanical Parts sometimes cannot be.

[@garyg.2634]

What is the correct type of VIN tag on a 64 GMC K-1500? Also, where is the correct location for the tag? Thank you in advance..

[@charliethec10guy6]

I think it's on the driver side door jamb beside the dash I have one GMC carcass and that's where it is but I'm not sure if it's a 64 hope that helps

[@garyg.2634]

@charliethec10guy6 Thank you Charlie. My 64 GMC K-1500 long bed had the cab replaced before I bought it because a tree severely damaged the original cab. There are several types of GMC VIN tags available. Question is, which is the correct type for a 64 K-1500? Anyone have pictures? Feel free to block or blur your VIN number if you prefer. Thank you everyone...0

[@mannyheredia9288]

What's the difference when it's a 4×4 I have a 1964 4×4 short bed, and I am just wondering what the difference is and if you know how rare a 1964 4×4 short bed is?

[@charliethec10guy6]

I really don't know what the difference is all my stuff's two-wheel drive sorry

[@jarradmcdaniel9641]

Good info but my 66 has a different badge. Bowtie on top narrow box.

[@charliethec10guy6]

🤔 that's new

[@jarradmcdaniel9641]

@@charliethec10guy6 Have to go to Oregon and pick it up in June. I'll keep you in mind . And tag you

[@charliethec10guy6]

@@jarradmcdaniel9641 ok cool 👍

[@peterhurst7860]

I imported a 66 from the states to New Zealand and on first impressions it looks pretty good although it has leaf springs and not coils ,I notice your trucks have different suspension ...the 64 has the leaf setup and the 66 has the coils ,should I be worried it’s a different frame?

[@charliethec10guy6]

That's a GMC frame

[@charliethec10guy6]

My 64 has coils with over load leaf springs thy are different than normal leaf springs chevy had coils GMC had leaf springs

[@jimmysapien9961]

Mine66’ are Coils

[@oldsbuilt8740]

Great video! I just bought a 65 c10 but for some reason it has rear leaf springs. It does have the provisions for a pan hard bar on the rear end but it’s not there. Do you know if leaf springs were an option in 65?

[@charliethec10guy6]

Sounds like a GMC frame to me GM had leaf springs and Chevy had coil springs with overload leaf springs

[@johnehlert4366]

Possibly a 4x4? Or a 20 or 30 series?

[@blueox588]

it was an option. It did not have to be a GMC

[@SingerAuto1967]

Is there a difference in the frame on the Chevy vs GMC

[@charliethec10guy6]

Yes the GMC has leaf springs chevy has coil springs

[@traceymaddox2646]

so the frame is the same, you only showed the rear axle difference. I guess I either have a 65/66 truck because my rear axle has the short tracking bar and it also has a bracket welded to the axle tube on right that will hold the longer track bar. So what if any is the difference in the frame on a 64/65/66

[@charliethec10guy6]

The emergency brake cables are different between a 65 and 66. A 64 and 65 have a two cable emergency brake and a 66 has a three cable emergency brake. I am not claiming to know it all I am just going off of what I see

[@infinizzard]

I'm restoring my 64, love their emblem and design

[@charliethec10guy6]

Yeah they look cool in 64

[@invisableobserver]

Which C10 came with the aluminum grill?

[@charliethec10guy6]

I'm not sure the 64 in the video has one. It might have been a custom option

[@johnehlert4366]

​@@charliethec10guy6i believe custom cab had alumimum grill and trim down the sides.

[@charliethec10guy6]

@@johnehlert4366 that's what that 64 is I guess thanks for the info 👍

[@morganroberts3592]

can yu change a1964 fleetside to a stepside

[@charliethec10guy6]

Yes

[@charliethec10guy6]

Yes

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

153? I thought it was 194 ?

[@charliethec10guy6]

It might be I'll have to check

[@charliethec10guy6]

Your right i don't know where i got 153 at

[@novanut1964]

came in the 1964 chevy ll novas

[@JudyGurl]

I hate to point out the obvious, but the 'emblem' on the 65 is wrong. The actual emblem looks much like the 64 and 66. The one you showed on the 65 is more from a 70-71, round about that time. EDIT: before you blast me, please see my 'reply' below.

[@JudyGurl]

I got something to say but first, let me finish this last bite of crow. I'LL BE DIPPED. 64 and 66 emblem was fender and was bowtie/top and 10/bottom in an almost square configuration. Then inexplicably in between (65) they went to the side by side rectangular, what I would describe as a very 70s feel on the cab. WOWZERS.

[@charliethec10guy6]

That's what they have look at lmc

[@JudyGurl]

@@charliethec10guy6 yes sir, I humbly ate my crow, took my medicine. You were correct. PS: I'm currently in the market for a 60-66 C-10. My budget would dictate I will end up with one that needs work but would like to get one that at least already runs pretty good.

[@charliethec10guy6]

That's cool they are getting hard to find in good shape thanks for the comment

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@charliethec10guy6 I bought mine $400.00 Back in 1989

[@4-5-6chevytrucksllc5]

There are several details you've stated, that are factually inaccurate.

[@charliethec10guy6]

What are they?

[@charliethec10guy6]

I love how someone says that something is not correct and they don't say what it is.

[@4-5-6chevytrucksllc5]

I've been involved in these truck for 40 years and have been actively restoring them for a living for nearly 20 years. That being said, I didn't take the time, to view your video again, to provide commentary and/or corrections. One component is, each year of the '60-'66 Chevy trucks, Panels & Suburbans, has a one-year-only body badge and a year-specific location, as well as a Series-specific designation. Additionally, standard equipment, verses RPO's (regular production options), were clearly identified in the Chevrolet Truck Sales Data Book for years '60-'66.

[@charliethec10guy6]

You still de not tell me what I said wrong. I made this video from what I could see I didn't claim to now everything I have a 64 65 66 that's it

[@4-5-6chevytrucksllc5]

Right on. All good. 👊😎👊

[@claylyons6447]

Those 1960 to 1966 C series were ugly body designs, just my opinion.

[@charliethec10guy6]

@@claylyons6447 your mama never told you if you ain't got nothing nice to say don't say nothing at all😆