With classic pickups continuing to experience increasing popularity in today’s market, project vehicles can be highly sought. Whether potential buyers plan a faithful restoration or a custom build, locating the right candidate before someone beats you to the punch can be half the battle. That is one of the aspects that makes this 1966 GMC Pickup an attractive proposition. Not only is it available and ready for a new home, but the seller has performed most of the hard work in this custom build. That leaves the buyer with the rewarding task of adding the finishing touches and tailoring its appearance to their taste. Located in Scappoose, Oregon, you will find the GMC listed for sale here at Barn Finds Classifieds. All someone needs to do is hand the owner $8,500, and they will be taking away a promising project.

The prospect of tackling major rust repairs on any project build can seem daunting to some enthusiasts, but there are relatively few with this Pickup. The seller admits the rockers need work, but it appears we can class the rest of the vehicle as rust-free. The existing doors have a few issues, but a replacement set comes with the Pickup. These are straight and rust-free, needing only regular surface preparation before receiving a fresh coat of paint. The panels look straight beneath the grey primer. Once again, it won’t take a lot of work before the buyer applies the color of their choice. The glass looks good, and once bolted back together, there is the chance for this Pickup to make a bold visual statement.

Apart from lavishing attention on this GMC’s panels, the seller has spent equal quantities of time and money on its drivetrain. The small-block V8 occupying the Pickup’s engine bay has no miles since the owner treated it to a rebuild. Its internal components are new, with the engine block receiving a 0.040″ bore during the build. Included are virtually all of the parts required to coax it to life, with the owner estimating a power output of between 400hp and 425hp. The buyer will have one drivetrain choice to make because the seller has a Turbo 350 and a Powerglide that go with this truck. Either would serve reliably behind an engine with that power on tap, but if I were a betting man, I’d place my money on the “350” getting the nod. The owner hasn’t focused solely on the engine/transmission because there are many other additions worthy of mention. He added a new master cylinder, booster, brake lines, a Painless wiring system, and a rear end from a ’78 Camaro. The combination isn’t radical, but it should combine to provide the next owner with reliable transport with plenty of power that is easy to maintain. That last point is worth noting because the purpose of owning a classic is to slip behind the wheel to enjoy the driving experience, not spend endless hours in a workshop tinkering with a vehicle that is as stubborn as an old mule. That should not be an issue in this case.

There is a lot to like about this 1966 GMC Pickup as a project vehicle. With so much of the hard work completed, the buyer will face the rewarding task of adding the finishing touches. The project has also reached the point where they can personalize this classic by applying the paint shade and trim of their choice. Considering what the owner offers potential buyers, I would comfortably class it as an affordable project. Is it one you might consider tackling?