I spotted this familiar looking pickup on our walk, but as I got closer, I noticed that the expected “GMC” letters were not in the front grille opening. Hmm. PCG?
Here’s a closer look. The “P” certainly matches the style of the originals.
The GMV V6 badge was on display. I covered that rather unusual engine in detail here.
As I walked by, I was let in on its little badging secret: Peter C. Gutoski Const. Given the lack of a phone number area code and the somewhat rusty screws holding it in place, this appears to be original. The poor quality paint job is clearly not.
I was expecting the same PCG lettering on the tailgate but was a bit disappointed. Nice truck anyway.
More on the GMC V6:
Curbside Classic: 1963 GMC Pickup – The Very Model Of A Modern V6 Truck Engine
Lovely working truck indeed, and quite a stout rear bumper there.
Clever adaptation to use his initials on the grille.
3D printers are your friend
My first thought was that three matching letters in the same font replaced the originals, but as noted the “M” and “C” appear to be the badging that left the factory, just in different places. I think I see what was done – click to enlarge the grille photo and look closely at the “P” – it’s an upside-down “C” (assumedly either a spare part or sourced from another GMC truck) with a (nicely fabricated) straight line added to turn it into a “P”. There’s a faint line visible where the straight line of the “P” joins the upside-down “C”.
Googling this truck, I was surprised to learn a four-door crew cab version was offered. They were converted by a coachbuilder, but could be ordered by any customer at a GMC dealership. Only 6 were made in 1962, but at least one survives.
Good sleuthing!
Pretty clever.