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Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:29 pm

Yes I searched. 12 volt , radio hole, rear view mirror? , gas door flap. 2 speed wipers. ?????

Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:47 pm

Different from what? every year is a little different.
Been to www.dropgates.com ?

Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:51 pm

wasnt 67 the first year that there was a little reinforcement on the gates near the hinges?

i can get some pics tomarrow if needed

Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:17 pm

I should of said one year only items. Thank you , dropgates had the info' I was after but did not mention 2 speed wipers. I thought the rear glass was different as well

Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:34 pm

Because those weren't new for 67, you'll have to go back a few years on the list but like I said compared to what exact year?

Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:18 pm

Copy that. I repeat. "one year only items "

Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:38 pm

Bigger rear window. 12 Volt electrical system. Longer, shallower, more (much more) efficient engine cooling vents which go over the rear wheel well. Electronic box that encompasses the relays for the turn signals and possibly other lights. I think the master cylinder for the brakes is one year. Also, I'm pretty sure the brakes are dual circuit. I think I recall some difference is to be noticed in the ends of the bumpers.

For me, the bigger window, the better cooling vents and the fact that they have a 12 volt system stock makes the 67 a great year!

There are probably more differences. Above, is what I know.

Chuey

Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:11 pm

Chuey wrote: ....Longer, shallower, more (much more) efficient engine cooling vents which go over the rear wheel well....
Chuey
Pretty sure they had those in '66 as well.

Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:12 pm

cru62 wrote: Chuey wrote: ....Longer, shallower, more (much more) efficient engine cooling vents which go over the rear wheel well....
Chuey
Pretty sure they had those in '66 as well.
Yes.

Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:51 am

cru62 wrote: Chuey wrote: ....Longer, shallower, more (much more) efficient engine cooling vents which go over the rear wheel well....
Chuey
Pretty sure they had those in '66 as well.

Yep.

Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:42 pm

unclespanky wrote: I should of said one year only items. Thank you , dropgates had the info' I was after but did not mention 2 speed wipers. I thought the rear glass was different as well the reinforced truck gates im talking about are 67 only. maybe late 66 as well? ill get a pic

Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:51 pm

notice this gate doesnt have the raised lip

Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:06 pm

Chuey wrote: Bigger rear window. 12 Volt electrical system. Longer, shallower, more (much more) efficient engine cooling vents which go over the rear wheel well. Electronic box that encompasses the relays for the turn signals and possibly other lights. I think the master cylinder for the brakes is one year. Also, I'm pretty sure the brakes are dual circuit. I think I recall some difference is to be noticed in the ends of the bumpers.

For me, the bigger window, the better cooling vents and the fact that they have a 12 volt system stock makes the 67 a great year!

There are probably more differences. Above, is what I know.

Chuey

Big rear window started in 66. So did the big relay box, but it was 6 volt.

Are we talking only of 67 double cabs, or buses in general? If just the trucks, then brakes and mechanicals are the same as a 67 bus.

Bumpers will be pointed, same as 66, and same as any 67 bus. 67 brakes are dual circuit, and the master cylinder is 67 only, but same as any 67 bus.

Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:32 am

Chuey wrote: Longer, shallower, more (much more) efficient engine cooling vents which go over the rear wheel well.

My '67 crewcab had a different [now missing] cooling setup on it originally, so there are no vents down the side.

I have the engine vent slats from a '58. If I cut them up and graft them in, are they effectively the same?

Thanks,

Nic

Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:56 am

The third door would have the '67 only lock/key (as well as the front doors). Driver side door (left) latch will have anti-burst return lip. Even some passenger (right) sides have that. Of course, the matching jamb and catch.

Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:19 am

Thank you for the Great info'!! Jake, thank you for the gate pics as well. You'd think I'd of caught the gate differences as the ole lady recently sold her 62 SC. Just 67 DC differences here, as I also own a 67 SO42 and think I've all the 67 only bus differences covered.

Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:55 am

When Jake mentioned the reinforcement on a 67, this is what I was think ing of-

Notice the stampings above the hinges on this '67.

Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:05 am

Quote: the reinforced truck gates im talking about are 67 only. maybe late 66 as well? ill get a pic

You cant compare an original to a Gerson gate. The recessed area above the hinges was introduced in 67, but not all 67's have them. 68 and up it was standard

Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:07 am

Good looking truck!! Also good call on the stamping on gates! What gives on the two " extra " 3" round holes on the rear gate. I've seen these holes on more then one truck.

Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:15 am

unclespanky wrote: Good looking truck!! Also good call on the stamping on gates! What gives on the two " extra " 3" round holes on the rear gate. I've seen these holes on more then one truck.

Bay window trucks had cutouts for the taillights.