The 1960 GMC Trucks received an all new design from the previous year.
1960 GMC 2500
GMC Trucks received a completely new design in 1960 including a wider, boxier cab with a wraparound windshiedl and lower overall height. Rectangular parking lights were placed inside the upper front end grille while the lower part of the grille containged the GMC logo with dual headlamps at each end. Also available were Deluxe and Custom Cabs plus side trim molding. A V6 305 cid engine was standard in all light-duty models. A new light-duty van was also available for the 1960 model year. The Junior Delivery Van was a 1/2 ton model based on a short 98 in. wheelbase.
1960 GMC Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
PV1000 - 1/2 TON - 98 in. wheelbase
PV1001
-
Junior Delivery Van
$2,658
3,900 lbs
Not Available
P1000 - 1/2 Ton - 115 in. wheelbase
P1001
-
Chassis & Cab
$1,958
3,415 lbs
Not Available
P1001
-
Panel 7.5 ft
$2,389
3,970 lbs
Not Available
P1001
-
Custom Panel 7.5 ft
$2,486
3,985 lbs
Not Available
P1001
-
Wide-Side Pickup 6.5 ft
$2,093
3,835 lbs
Not Available
P1001
-
Fender-Side Pickup 6.5 ft
$2,072
3,785 lbs
Not Available
P1001
-
Suburban
$2,821
4,300 lbs
Not Available
P1000 - 3/4 Ton - 127 in. wheelbase
P1002
-
Chassis & Cab
$2,008
3,485 lbs
Not Available
P1002
-
Wide-Side Pickup 8 ft.
$2,143
3,955 lbs
Not Available
P1002
-
Fender-Side Pickup 8 ft.
$2,122
3,905 lbs
Not Available
P1500 - 3/4 Ton - 127 in. wheelbase
P1502
-
Chassis & Cab
$2,142
3,720 lbs
Not Available
P1502
-
Wide-Side Pickup 8 ft.
$2,277
4,190 lbs
Not Available
P1502
-
Fender-Side Pickup 8 ft.
$2,256
4,140 lbs
Not Available
P1502
-
Stake 8 ft.
$2,347
4,380 lbs
Not Available
P2502 - 1 Ton - 127 in. wheelbase
P2502
-
Chassis & Cab
$2,281
3,955 lbs
Not Available
P2503 - 3/4 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase
P2503
-
Chassis & Cab
$2,281
3,970 lbs
Not Available
P2503
-
Panel 10.5 ft
$2,841
4,687 lbs
Not Available
P2503
-
Custom Panel 10.5 ft
$2,938
4,700 lbs
Not Available
P2503
-
Pickup
$2,416
4,415 lbs
Not Available
P2503
-
Stake
$2,529
4,810 lbs
Not Available
Note:
Add $650 extra for 4x4 option on Series 1000
Add $700 extra for 4x4 option on Series 1500
Prefix for 4x4 option = "K" series
1960 GMC Serial Numbers
Serial numbers are stamped on the identification plate mounted on the cowl left side panel inside the cab or on the left door hinge pillar. Information on the plate includes the following:
