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*zeitlerusmc* · 02-17-2007, 08:35 PM

I feel a warm feeling in my pants.....and its not pee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bryan59EC · 02-18-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Revoh

You mean me?

That's just a stock, '63-issue stock truck column with a Deluxe truck steering wheel. Nothing too special.

Glad you like it, though.

Same wheel used on the 59 and 60 BelAir

So those of you that like this wheel can have more places to look

Bryan

littlee_domn8r · 02-19-2007, 05:33 PM

here's a couple pics of mine. I guess my direction is stock looking. I have a 350 bored to 355, th350 tranny, and new rearend(stock 3:54 ratio) as well as a complete Painless wiring harness. I lack the funds to really do anything with the body, so I'll just drive it like it is until I hit the lottery or Mother Nature finishes her off!

19GMC63 · 02-19-2007, 05:41 PM

hey littlee_domn8r, did you run into any headlight/taillight issues with your Painless harness?
I'm still tryin to find out whats wrong.

littlee_domn8r · 02-19-2007, 05:53 PM

no problems at all. I bought the harness that converted the fuse panel, but still had the stock connectors for everything.

serrano · 02-23-2007, 02:27 PM

She'll be roadworthy soon enough.

1oldtruck · 02-24-2007, 09:30 PM

O.K., here's what mine looked like before I tore it all apart. Currently, it's disassembled down to the bare frame. It was my driver all through engineering school and for about eight years after. I really miss driving it. By the way, anyone know a good powder coating shop in the Los Angeles area that can handle the entire frame?

Mike

1restorick · 02-25-2007, 01:48 PM

Ok Folks, I pulled the cover off of my Sixty Three for a few photos:

1restorick · 02-25-2007, 02:04 PM

Ok Folks, Here's a few more shots. I just ordered all of the goodies to install Power Steering, Drop Spindles, Drop Coils and Power Disc Brakes. I bought most of my parts from Early Classics. I'll post pictures as my work progresses. As information, I completed a frame off resto on this truck in 1992. I couldn't afford all the driveability upgrades at the time. I spent considerable bucks building a 400 horsepower small block and buying NOS body parts. Take a peak.

serrano · 02-25-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1oldtruck

By the way, anyone know a good powder coating shop in the Los Angeles area that can handle the entire frame?

Mike

I've got the same question for my '63...

**ChiefRocka** · 02-25-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1restorick

Ok Folks, Here's a few more shots. I just ordered all of the goodies to install Power Steering, Drop Spindles, Drop Coils and Power Disc Brakes. I bought most of my parts from Early Classics. I'll post pictures as my work progresses. As information, I completed a frame off resto on this truck in 1992. I couldn't afford all the driveability upgrades at the time. I spent considerable bucks building a 400 horsepower small block and buying NOS body parts. Take a peak.

Nice truck....I really like the bumper guards....Wouldn't happen to have another set...would you ??

JOhn

desertrat · 02-25-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1restorick

Ok Folks, I pulled the cover off of my Sixty Three for a few photos:

That's sure is a clean '63 Rick.

1restorick · 02-25-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice truck....I really like the bumper guards....Wouldn't happen to have another set...would you ??

JOhn

John, I don't have any extra bumper guards. When I purchased my truck, the original guards had several small dents like they push started other vehicles with them. I had the bumper and guards repaired/ replated back in 1989. The grille is original. I'm getting excited about making my driveability upgrades. I've only driven the truck 6500 miles since 1990. Power Steering and Brakes will be a real joy!! Rick

*zeitlerusmc* · 02-26-2007, 02:54 AM

beautiful truck! outstanding detail, but if i may say that all that attention to detail such as the guages, color matching seatbelts, glovebox cover, is really interupted by that steering wheel!!!!! just my 0.2 never the less your 63 is one of the best I have ever seen!

1restorick · 02-26-2007, 10:28 AM

I agree!! My steering wheel will be changed out as soon as I have functional Power Steering.

*zeitlerusmc* · 02-26-2007, 10:56 AM

keep up the good work. I have a original 63 wheel I'm getting rid of are those things worth anything?

Waylon · 02-26-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zeitlerusmc

Hey if you own a sixty three post a pic I would like to see what direction other 63 owners are going with there trucks......and you 60,61,62,64,65,66 owners we know the diffrence don't try to sneak in here!!!!!!!!

Please excuse the ignorance, but what is the difference between 63's and the others...I always thought 62-64 were pretty much the same.

*zeitlerusmc* · 02-26-2007, 12:24 PM

60-61 have the big cat eye hoods and the grilles are specific to those years 63 was the last year for the wrap around windshield and the grille for 63 was only made one year. 64-65-66 are the ones that are almost identicale other than the emblem placement. Iam sure I left out some details. there are some very smart guys in here who probly know all the details.

63sbssbbw · 02-26-2007, 10:26 PM

Also 1st year for independant front suspension,pretty much unchanged 'til'87

63sbssbbw · 02-26-2007, 10:30 PM

Oh yeah ,VERY tasty ride Rick
Great showing on all the other '63 s as well ,good job guys

Revoh · 03-20-2007, 01:17 PM

I recently did a little cleanin', grill paintin', and putzin' on my old hunka junk, so here are the new pictures.

greenmtnboy · 03-23-2007, 03:54 PM

Here's mine...

**Captainfab** · 03-23-2007, 11:21 PM

I love 63 short fleets! Aside from the surface rust that looks really straight! Have you done any mods?

neto · 03-24-2007, 01:42 AM

This one is mine. Have the bed, front fenders and front of radiator area. LT1 with tranny in shop. All the parts now to start on it. But my son and I have to finish his 65 first.

Sillyoldman · 03-24-2007, 11:11 AM

Sweet truck? Nah, its a heap right now. Can't wait to post "done" pics.

02-17-2007, 08:35 PM	#26
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S I feel a warm feeling in my pants.....and its not pee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#28
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S here's a couple pics of mine. I guess my direction is stock looking. I have a 350 bored to 355, th350 tranny, and new rearend(stock 3:54 ratio) as well as a complete Painless wiring harness. I lack the funds to really do anything with the body, so I'll just drive it like it is until I hit the lottery or Mother Nature finishes her off! Attached Images __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

02-19-2007, 05:41 PM	#29
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S hey littlee_domn8r, did you run into any headlight/taillight issues with your Painless harness? I'm still tryin to find out whats wrong.

02-19-2007, 05:53 PM	#30
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S no problems at all. I bought the harness that converted the fuse panel, but still had the stock connectors for everything. __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

02-23-2007, 02:27 PM	#31
serrano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 13	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S She'll be roadworthy soon enough.

02-24-2007, 09:30 PM	#32
1oldtruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S O.K., here's what mine looked like before I tore it all apart. Currently, it's disassembled down to the bare frame. It was my driver all through engineering school and for about eight years after. I really miss driving it. By the way, anyone know a good powder coating shop in the Los Angeles area that can handle the entire frame? Mike Attached Images __________________ 63 Chevy LWB Stepside (current project) 01 Suburban (tow vehicle and wife's driver) 85 Toyota Truck (wife's old driver- now Home Depot runner) 04 MINI Cooper S (my commuter- don't laugh, it's a blast to drive!)

02-25-2007, 01:48 PM	#33
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S Ok Folks, I pulled the cover off of my Sixty Three for a few photos: Attached Images __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

02-25-2007, 02:04 PM	#34
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S Ok Folks, Here's a few more shots. I just ordered all of the goodies to install Power Steering, Drop Spindles, Drop Coils and Power Disc Brakes. I bought most of my parts from Early Classics. I'll post pictures as my work progresses. As information, I completed a frame off resto on this truck in 1992. I couldn't afford all the driveability upgrades at the time. I spent considerable bucks building a 400 horsepower small block and buying NOS body parts. Take a peak. Attached Images __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

02-26-2007, 02:54 AM	#39
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S beautiful truck! outstanding detail, but if i may say that all that attention to detail such as the guages, color matching seatbelts, glovebox cover, is really interupted by that steering wheel!!!!! just my 0.2 never the less your 63 is one of the best I have ever seen!

02-26-2007, 10:28 AM	#40
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S I agree!! My steering wheel will be changed out as soon as I have functional Power Steering. __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

02-26-2007, 10:56 AM	#41
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S keep up the good work. I have a original 63 wheel I'm getting rid of are those things worth anything?

02-26-2007, 12:24 PM	#43
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S 60-61 have the big cat eye hoods and the grilles are specific to those years 63 was the last year for the wrap around windshield and the grille for 63 was only made one year. 64-65-66 are the ones that are almost identicale other than the emblem placement. Iam sure I left out some details. there are some very smart guys in here who probly know all the details.

02-26-2007, 10:26 PM	#44
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S Also 1st year for independant front suspension,pretty much unchanged 'til'87 __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

02-26-2007, 10:30 PM	#45
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S Oh yeah ,VERY tasty ride Rick Great showing on all the other '63 s as well ,good job guys __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

03-20-2007, 01:17 PM	#46
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S I recently did a little cleanin', grill paintin', and putzin' on my old hunka junk, so here are the new pictures. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.



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03-23-2007, 03:54 PM	#47
greenmtnboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Marietta Ga. Posts: 32	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S Here's mine...

03-23-2007, 11:21 PM	#48
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S I love 63 short fleets! Aside from the surface rust that looks really straight! Have you done any mods?

03-24-2007, 01:42 AM	#49
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S This one is mine. Have the bed, front fenders and front of radiator area. LT1 with tranny in shop. All the parts now to start on it. But my son and I have to finish his 65 first. Attached Images

03-24-2007, 11:11 AM	#50
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Lets sEEEEEE those swEEt six thrEEE'S Sweet truck? Nah, its a heap right now. Can't wait to post "done" pics. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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