Newbie 1963 Chevy C20
 

Hello, my name is Eric and im very much a noob to the classic Chevy world so please dont mind the stupid noob questions. I currently own a 1963 Chevy C20 and i am quite honestly more familiar with the classic air cooled vw cars, but ive changed my mind i a Chevy guy, even though i still love the vdubs. More pics will come soon and i hope to be as smart and as informative as everyone else here, cheers. More pics and detailed info coming soon.

Re: Newbie 1963 Chevy C20
 

Welcome aboard! Lots of great resources here. Make sure to check out the FAQs, there is a ton of material there. The project builds are also great for seeing how others are working on things.

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Welcome! There is alot to read here. Use the search feature to find threads on your questions first before posting a new one. If you have some pics of your ride post em up!

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Welcome. Ask anything you want, that's what keeps this site going. Post some pictures when you get the chance.

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Last one is how she currently looks. First pic is how I bought it, the PO actually sent it to me.

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Thanks everyone, still trying to familiarize myself with this forum and properly navigate my way through :waah: Please bear with me haha

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You'll notice you rarely see a 63 grill with both headlight bezels intact. Nice truck.

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Ha thanks, I do have both headlight bezels actually but i dont have them on right now. I guess this truck was hit in the past and I just leave them off since right now it needs to pass a brake & lamp test to be road worthy. Im also thinking about painting the grill and bumpers the same color green, yes no maybe?

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That's entirely your call. I personally like a little contrast, so I would vote no but I've seen a lot that are all body color too. Looks like a nice solid truck. Congrats on the find.

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Welcome to the forum :D

That's a pretty nice looking '63. If you are wanting a painted grill and bumper, might I suggest selling the aluminum grill to someone. You would have no problem selling those. Then just get a plain steel grill to paint. It would really be a shame to paint an aluminum '63 grill. Of course I am assuming it is an aluminum grill and not just a silver painted steel grill?

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Thank you, perhaps you're right about the contrast, plus i really dont feel like prepping the bumpers and grill haha. I just picked up the rear bumper but its white so I only have to paint that. Thanks for the input.

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It is aluminum, i'll more than likely leave it as is but i wouldnt feel bad at all painting it if i ever chose to. Painting a grill isnt like cutting it up and can be easily taken off. Thanks for the input though. Just have to find the right silver for the rear bumper now...

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looks really nice 63's are my favorite too!

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NO.... the bumper and grill are chrome for a reason. it must be a custom. don't jack with it. if you go all stock they look so sharp!

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The grills aren't chrome...They are anodized aluminum, was the way the factory sent them. Nice looking truck and always glad to see a new 63 here.

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The chrome front bumper is actually not part of the "Custom" option. All '63 "Custom" trucks originally came with a white painted front bumper. A separate "V 37" option needed to be purchased to get the chrome front bumper. Here is a '63 C20 with the "Custom" option and the V 37 chrome bumper and hubcap option.