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1964 Chevrolet M80 #1205129 02/20/2017 9:24 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL. T TGP 'Bolter
TGP 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL.	Bought this truck in 1967 Spent many hours in that seat. Well life got in they way and truck has sat for The last ten years. Been retired now going on 4 years and been catching up On my projects. This past weekend was her turn with the wrench. Rebuilt the Carb, cleaned fuel system, battery, plugs fired right up. Everything worked but a few lights, even built air and The shutters closed until it warmed up! Have two rust spots to fix, one minor, one major, Then paint. Pic's @ my albums http://www.t137.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10010/normal_20170217_121536.jpg http://www.t137.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10010/normal_20170218_102606.jpg http://www.t137.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10010/normal_20170218_102704.jpg http://www.t137.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10010/normal_20170220_104638.jpg http://www.t137.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10010/normal_20170220_104617.jpg Thanks for looking Tom Last edited by TGP; 02/20/2017 9:27 PM. 1951 GMC 650 Diesel 1958 GMC 550 Wrecker 1964 Chev C-80 427cid Tandem 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon 1977 Chev K-30 400 cid 1984 Chev K-30 Cummins 6BTA

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 TGP #1205138 02/20/2017 10:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Hamilton, MT. 69Cuda Big Bolt Forum Moderator
69Cuda Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Hamilton, MT.	sweet! Mike 1955 Chevy 6400 ex-flatbed (no bed now!) sold September 2023 In the Stovebolt Gallery 1958 Chevy 6400 flatbed W/dump In the Stovebolt Gallery 1959 Chevy Suburban Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver -- sold May 2016 In the Stovebolt Gallery Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 TGP #1205158 02/21/2017 12:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 B. C. Canada 3 3B 'Bolter
3B 'Bolter 3 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 B. C. Canada	Hy TGP, nice truck, I'm just wondering how many miles you got out of the original 348 or 409 before you repowered with a big block Chevrolet truck engine 366 or 427?

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 TGP #1205173 02/21/2017 2:07 AM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 70 Georgia E ESum 'Bolter
ESum 'Bolter E Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 70 Georgia	Noticed the auxiliary transmission shifter I always thought that they would be a real challenge to drive. Is it a 5 speed main and 4 speed auxiliary? ESum

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 69Cuda #1205214 02/21/2017 4:48 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL. T TGP 'Bolter
TGP 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL.	Originally Posted by 69Cuda sweet! Thanks! Tom 1951 GMC 650 Diesel 1958 GMC 550 Wrecker 1964 Chev C-80 427cid Tandem 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon 1977 Chev K-30 400 cid 1984 Chev K-30 Cummins 6BTA

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 3B #1205219 02/21/2017 5:10 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL. T TGP 'Bolter
TGP 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL.	Originally Posted by 3B Hy TGP, nice truck, I'm just wondering how many miles you got out of the original 348 or 409 before you repowered with a big block Chevrolet truck engine 366 or 427? Thanks. The 409 was a great engine. We averaged about 200 miles a day hauling. It would usually make 70,000 to 90,000 miles before needing a rebuild. Depending on Dust conditions. Had one go 100,000 I rebuilt it for the last time in 1980. Parts were getting hard to find. It was replaced with a 427 in 1988. I'm guessing the truck has little over 500,000 Miles on it. I can't remember how many times it was rebuilt. Other than that, one main trans. rebuild(Clark), spring repair, Aux Trans rebuild(Spicer) the truck performed flawlessly. Fyi The 409 would out pull the 427 powered and early 3208 Cat engine powered trucks up any grade. Tom 1951 GMC 650 Diesel 1958 GMC 550 Wrecker 1964 Chev C-80 427cid Tandem 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon 1977 Chev K-30 400 cid 1984 Chev K-30 Cummins 6BTA

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 ESum #1205221 02/21/2017 5:14 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL. T TGP 'Bolter
TGP 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL.	Originally Posted by ESum Noticed the auxiliary transmission shifter I always thought that they would be a real challenge to drive. Is it a 5 speed main and 4 speed auxiliary? It's not hard, once you learn how. It has a 5 speed Clark and a 3 speed Spicer. Not sure why it didn't get the 4 speed. It was ordered with everything else Chevrolet had in the day. The truck was 3 years old when I got it from a Court Sale. Tom 1951 GMC 650 Diesel 1958 GMC 550 Wrecker 1964 Chev C-80 427cid Tandem 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon 1977 Chev K-30 400 cid 1984 Chev K-30 Cummins 6BTA

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 TGP #1205225 02/21/2017 5:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 B. C. Canada 3 3B 'Bolter
3B 'Bolter 3 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 B. C. Canada	Hy TGP, thank you very much for the detailed answer, and thank you for preserving your truck.

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 TGP #1205228 02/21/2017 5:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 Janesville, Mn R Rich'sToys 'Bolter
Rich'sToys 'Bolter R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 Janesville, Mn	That is a cool truck! Thanks for sharing! Rich 1947 Loadmaster 1947 Chev. Loadmaster 1959 Chev. Viking 40 Life is short--eat dessert first!

Re: 1964 Chevrolet M80 Rich'sToys #1205239 02/21/2017 12:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL. T TGP 'Bolter
TGP 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Metro East IL.	Originally Posted by Rich'sToys That is a cool truck! Thanks for sharing! Thanks! Been a Great truck. Tom 1951 GMC 650 Diesel 1958 GMC 550 Wrecker 1964 Chev C-80 427cid Tandem 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon 1977 Chev K-30 400 cid 1984 Chev K-30 Cummins 6BTA

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