An All American Classic

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History

The first generation of the C/K series is a range of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1960 to 1966 model years. Marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions, the C/K trucks replaced the previous Task Force generation of trucks. The first General Motors pickup trucks developed on a dedicated truck platform (no longer a derivative of the GM A platform), the C/K series included pickup trucks, chassis-cab trucks, and medium/heavy commercial trucks.

suspension

In a major departure of design precedent in light trucks, independent front suspension replaced the traditional beam front axle, supported by control arms and torsion bar springs. Two rear suspension configurations were offered for the C/K. A coil-sprung rear axle with rear-trailing control arms was standard; a leaf-sprung axle was standard on 1-ton trucks and above. As an option, the coil-spring rear axle was offered with optional rear auxiliary leaf springs.

Fully modeled coil spring+ trailing arm

For 1963 onward, the front suspension was redesigned to save space and improve durability by adding coil springs to replaced the torsion bar springs.

fully modeled front independent suspension with modeled and working mechanical steering

engine

For 1965, Chevrolet trucks received an optional 327 cubic-inch V8, producing 220 hp. Initially offered for 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, the 327 was offered for all pickups for 1966.
Each engine option for the 1965 model year are listed below:

• 3.1L (230 ci) I6, chevrolet turbo thrift engine making 140hp and 220lb-ft of torque

• 4.6L (283 ci) v8, Chevy small block, making 170hp and 270lb-ft of torque

• 4.8L (292 ci) I6, chevrolet turbo thrift engine, making 165hp and 280lb-ft of torque

• 5.4L (327ci) v8, chevy small block, making 220hp, and 320lb-ft of torque (this is the engine modeled)

Transmissions included

• 3 speed synchromesh manual

• 4 speed synchromesh manual

• 2 speed power glide automatic (this is the transmission modeled)

[All info taken from wiki]

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controls

• pitch throttle
• yaw steer
• ag1 headlights
• ag2 tailgate
• ag3 + ag4 turn signals
• ag5 hood
• doors open from buttons on the handle and from the inside

features

• fully modeled ladder frame chassis with working body mounts (it gets glitchy when the body makes contact with the ground, there is no way to fix it but during normal driving its not an issue, only if you speeding and wreck)

• fully detailed body complete with rear cab stampings, bed boards, bed stampings, and functional hood, doors and tailgate

• accurate and fully functional suspension, with fully modeled trailing arms, front independent suspension with working mechanical steering

• accurate drivetrain and engine bay with fully modeled 327 small block with modeled intake runners, carb, exhaust, engine mounts, oil filter, starter, battery, radiator and hoses, brake master cylinder, modeled powerglide automatic trainsmission, and two part driveshaft

• fully modeled interior with accurate seats with mounts, accurate doors with working door handles, fully functional speedometer, modeled imstrument cluster, accurate dash, and working steering wheel

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Additional Fatory Paint Options

Diamond T paint options are a more expensive but said to be a stronger paint option. Diamond t paints are still in use on modern chevy trucks.

Dark Green

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Diamond T Red

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Diamond T Yellow

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Fawn

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Grey

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Light green

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Red

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Royal Blue

[Paint modeled is turquoise mettalic]

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Builders note: As i say each time, this is by far, one of my most detailed and realstic builds i have made thus far. From the chassis, to the body, to the drivetrain, have the most detail ive ever put into a build. This project was made for a secondary idea all together but i ended up getting wrapped up in making it as detailed as i could. I will not say what the next project is but its definitely going to be a drift away from my normal stuff. Im debating on making a fleetside version of this truck, with a possible longer bed, but im still debating on that. The interior is the part of this build i feel most proud of. As many know im normally quite bad at interiors but for this build i pushed through and was able to make the most detailed interior ive made to date, with all the features i could add to it. Im very happy with this build, and i hope everyone enjoys it as much as i do.

thanks to nyamomin for his help with screenshots, linus for technical help and testing, and muskarosis for testing and feedback.

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keep looking to the stars