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Newtooth · 03-07-2014, 07:56 AM

The project bug has bit me again this year. My dad found this old truck parked for over 20 years on a ranch in the middle of the desert.
I'm having a hard time locating GM info on this old truck.

The numbers match and so it is original and in good condition.

The Trim ID tag on the kick panel has this info:
GVW 7600 LB
Trim STD
Paint 500 A

The rear leaf springs have ten leafs. Is this original or did someone change the springs?

What does the A indicate in the paint code?

It has a 283 v8 but how do I know if it is the original motor? The radiator seems too small for a v8.

How many of K20s were produced in '63?

Thanks for any help and have a great day!

03-07-2014, 07:56 AM	#1
Newtooth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 11	New '63 K20 project The project bug has bit me again this year. My dad found this old truck parked for over 20 years on a ranch in the middle of the desert. I'm having a hard time locating GM info on this old truck. The numbers match and so it is original and in good condition. The Trim ID tag on the kick panel has this info: GVW 7600 LB Trim STD Paint 500 A The rear leaf springs have ten leafs. Is this original or did someone change the springs? What does the A indicate in the paint code? It has a 283 v8 but how do I know if it is the original motor? The radiator seems too small for a v8. How many of K20s were produced in '63? Thanks for any help and have a great day!