Pick up at catalog and it is obvious which era of Chevy trucks are the most popular, amongst the masses. Some companies, i.e., The Filling Station, The Truck Shop & others, list individual parts, along with the application years, in the same catalog. They may have a '55-'59 & a '67-'72, but not part shown or listed for a '60-'66.
Some companies, i.e., LMC Truck, Classic Parts, Brothers, Jim Carter, Bowtie Bits & others, have a catalog, specific to each era...'55-'59, '60-'66 & '67-'72. In most cases, the parts offing for the earlier & later trucks is greater, than that specific for the '60-'66.
Out of curiosity, being a direct-seller, to several of these vendors, I have asked the brand manager or buyer, " Why is this the case?" I been told, that although sales are steadily increasing for '60-'66 truck parts, this era does not match-up favorably with the volume of parts sold for the 55-'59 or the '67-'72 Chevy trucks. You can essentially build a '55-'59 or a '67-'72 from a catalog, since virtually every part is currently being reproduced. Not the case with the '60-'66 era trucks, more notably the '60-'63 Chevy trucks.
Since I have turned my passion for '60-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, Panels & Suburbans, into my profession, I am glad to see they are gaining ground with their older & younger siblings!
Last edited by 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks; 02/01/2014 7:41 PM.
