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1966 GMC Suburban Carryall - Highly Optioned Original

Location: Arab, Alabama, United States
Condition: Used
Make: GMC
Model: Suburban
SubModel: Carryall
Type: SUV
Trim: Custom
Year: 1966
Mileage: 67000
Color: Copper
Engine size: 351 Magnum V6
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: Air Conditioning
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Fawn
Vehicle Title: Clear

1966 GMC Suburban Custom Description

1966 GMC Suburban Carryall w/ tailgate option. Very dependable daily driver located in Arab Alabama 2 1/2 hrs South of Nashville TN or 3 hrs West of Atlanta GA. Read 100% of the highly detailed info below and if interested Text or call 256-486-1988
This suburban is more special than others of its type in that it was special ordered by a Missouri GMC dealership to be used as a "Parts & Accessories Showcase" demonstrator model intended to display all of GMC’s available factory installed options. It was test driven by potential truck buyers all year long and finally sold in January of 1967 when it was replaced by a new demonstrator.It was ordered with all of the following working factory-installed options:
1) optional 351 “Magnum” V6 enginew/ 67,000 original miles(standard engine was a 305 V6)2) Powerglide automatic trans (rebuilt)
3) Power Steering (rebuilt)
4) Power Brakes (brand new booster just installed)
5) Assembly-line installed Air Conditioning (works)
6) Radiator overflow tank
7) Custom Appearance Group options
8 ) Custom Comfort Group options
9) Tinted “Soft Ray” Windshield
10) Chrome bumpers front and rear
11) Bumper guards
12) Deluxe Heater Equipment
13) 2 speed Wipers w/ windshield washers
14) optional Ammeter & Oil Guages
15) Glove Compartment Lamp
16) Lighted Cigar Well
17) Hazard Flasher Equipment
18) AM Radio
19) Tachometer
20) Electric Dash Mounted Clock
21) Three Rows of Seats (all in original fabric)
22) four sliding rear windows
23) Tailgate / Liftgate option
Body came painted Ivory with stark White contrasting accent paint inside the Chrome window mouldings. Was repainted by the original owner in the 70’s to this Copper color - appears to have been scuffed and sprayed straight onto the original Ivory. Firewall markings saying "Custom", Power Brakes, Windshield washers and other cool things are preserved on the original factory firewall paint
Body condition
THE GOOD: doors, hood, driver front fender and tailgate / liftgate are all solid with no bondo or rust. Solid floors and inner / outer rockers.
Inner and outer roof and drip rail are excellent and rust free. Original ceiling tiles are all in tact inside (very rare). Original radio still in it so no radio hole butchery. Overall a relatively straight solid old Suburban with a great day to day driver grade appearance.
THE BAD: has rust in the rear driver cab support and the pass side rear support is rusted out completely. Both need to be replaced if you are not someone who can just crank and drive this truck around unrestored like I do. Each of the rear quarters behind the wheels have the usual rust out Suburban’s are known for, so that was addressed in the 70’s repaint and repaired with body filler. Looks pretty presentable, but not repaired to today’s standards so unless you are like me and willing to drive it as a daily and use it camping etc you’ll want to rework the rear quarters when you work the body for paint. Pass front fender looks fine for driving around like I do, but the front is packed with bondo and it needs to be replaced. Both inner fenders have sheet metal matches pop-riveted on the front edge to cover rusted spots as typical on 60-66 truck inner fenders. Powerglide trans went out at some point and a 4 speed shifter hole was crudely cut in the trans hump, but they never successfully completed the swap to 4 speed, so that man made hole is covered by some thick foam rubber I cut and laid over it under the original automatic floor mat. Perfect as is for driving as you’d never know the hole was under the mat, but again - if you are someone who is compelled to restore everything you buy, then you will want to get a trans hump patch panel from a donor cab and fix this hole.
I have many pictures of the rust areas and 1970’s repaired areas so if you become a serious buyer contact me for more information. 256 486 1988 TEXT or call
MECHANICAL COND:
Truck runs and operates great and I drive it all kinds of distances dependably - would drive it to California and not think anything of it. Rear end makes no noise and is a factory Dana 44 w/ 3:54 gears - perfect for the highway. I paid mechanics to grease all fittings, change all fluids, re-do brakes and go through everything mechanically about 3 yrs ago and she’s in great shape, but does leak oil from what may be multiple places - engine is typically dirty and greasy so I don’t really know where any leaks are coming from, but its not too bad - leaves a few 50 cent sized . I have not re-gasketed the engine yet but that was my next project this Spring. Engine does not smoke but may a little on start up - haven’t noticed if so.
SHIPPING - I have a local guy who goes all over the U.S. about as cheap as it can be done by anyone - send me your zip and City / State for a quote

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