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Sam's1967 · 06-06-2017, 06:19 PM

I recently came across a Chevy Stepside (can't recall if was a shortbed or longbed) and was told that it was a 1963 but the hood appears to be different than others I have seen on a 63' (or at least in photos). It seems like the hood is for a 1960? I am considering making an offer on the truck but would like others to comment on the attached photos. What are the price range of solid trucks that need restoration? Apparently, the engine (unknown size was recently rebuilt).

By the way, how do you open the hood on this truck (inside handle or is there a latch that you access through the grille?)

Where can I find the VIN stamp on the truck?

Any help is greatly appreciated on what to look for.

Brad54 · 06-06-2017, 06:41 PM

That's a '60 grille and hood inserts, and the Apache emblem on the fenders is the right location for '60... Someone could have changed the whole front sheetmetal package though.

VIN is located inside the driver's side door opening, on the windshield pillar, about eye level. Find the VIN decoder on this site, and it'll tell you the year for sure.

-Brad

Sam's1967 · 06-06-2017, 06:54 PM

Looks like a shortbed, right?

shp4man · 06-06-2017, 07:37 PM

It looks like a long stepper to me. How much rust, how's it run? That affects value.

**LostMy65** · 06-06-2017, 09:50 PM

If you have access to the truck, look underneath and see if it has an x-frame. 60-62 were x-frame.

**Captainfab** · 06-07-2017, 12:56 AM

The '60-'62's had the torsion bar front suspension as well as the X-member frame that LostMy65 mentioned. The '63 and up had a coil spring front suspension and the typical ladder style frame.

oem4me · 06-07-2017, 01:05 AM

Front bumper bolt spacing suggests '60-'62 frame.

Sam's1967 · 06-07-2017, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shp4man

It looks like a long stepper to me. How much rust, how's it run? That affects value.

No rot. Looks like a very solid body. Owner is looking for 2500. Thoughts?
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bpmcgee · 06-07-2017, 08:53 AM

Here in the Midwest $2500 would be a reasonable price for a running driving truck with little rust and good title/vin.

B

shp4man · 06-07-2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam's1967

No rot. Looks like a very solid body. Owner is looking for 2500. Thoughts?
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Have you seen it in person?

Sam's1967 · 06-07-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shp4man

Have you seen it in person?

I have but it was a quick look. I am going to see it again today.

shp4man · 06-07-2017, 02:54 PM

Good. Be objective, don't let your desire for a truck overcome reality.

forestb · 06-07-2017, 04:35 PM

Bring a magnet. Flat black paint always makes me think that something is being hidden.

Brad54 · 06-07-2017, 10:31 PM

$2500 for a running, driving, rot-free truck--if it turns out to be those things--is a great deal.

I'd fly out from Georgia and drive it home for $2,500.

-Brad

**LostMy65** · 06-08-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Front bumper bolt spacing suggests '60-'62 frame.

Good eye.

andyh1956 · 06-08-2017, 01:08 PM

Does it have a title? If so you be damn sure that the truck vin matches the numbers on that title before you hand over them Franklins!

Sam's1967 · 06-08-2017, 08:20 PM

I took a look at the truck. Definitely a long bed and definitely a 1960. The truck has been sitting for a while and I didn't try to start it when I saw that the truck had a salvaged title. This is a deal breaker for me.

I am sure there are some decent trucks out there with salvaged titles, I am just one of those guys that tries to stay away from salvaged titles, especially on classics.

Thanks guys for the help.

**LostMy65** · 06-08-2017, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam's1967

I took a look at the truck. Definitely a long bed and definitely a 1960. The truck has been sitting for a while and I didn't try to start it when I saw that the truck had a salvaged title. This is a deal breaker for me.

I am sure there are some decent trucks out there with salvaged titles, I am just one of those guys that tries to stay away from salvaged titles, especially on classics.

Thanks guys for the help.

Good decision.

06-06-2017, 06:19 PM	#1
Sam's1967 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Somewhere in CA Posts: 27	1963 or 1960? need advice/info. I recently came across a Chevy Stepside (can't recall if was a shortbed or longbed) and was told that it was a 1963 but the hood appears to be different than others I have seen on a 63' (or at least in photos). It seems like the hood is for a 1960? I am considering making an offer on the truck but would like others to comment on the attached photos. What are the price range of solid trucks that need restoration? Apparently, the engine (unknown size was recently rebuilt). By the way, how do you open the hood on this truck (inside handle or is there a latch that you access through the grille?) Where can I find the VIN stamp on the truck? Any help is greatly appreciated on what to look for. Attached Images

06-06-2017, 06:41 PM	#2
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,456	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. That's a '60 grille and hood inserts, and the Apache emblem on the fenders is the right location for '60... Someone could have changed the whole front sheetmetal package though. VIN is located inside the driver's side door opening, on the windshield pillar, about eye level. Find the VIN decoder on this site, and it'll tell you the year for sure. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

06-06-2017, 06:54 PM	#3
Sam's1967 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Somewhere in CA Posts: 27	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. Looks like a shortbed, right?

06-06-2017, 07:37 PM	#4
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. It looks like a long stepper to me. How much rust, how's it run? That affects value. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

06-06-2017, 09:50 PM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. If you have access to the truck, look underneath and see if it has an x-frame. 60-62 were x-frame. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-07-2017, 12:56 AM	#6
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06-07-2017, 01:05 AM	#7
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. Front bumper bolt spacing suggests '60-'62 frame.

06-07-2017, 08:53 AM	#9
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. Here in the Midwest $2500 would be a reasonable price for a running driving truck with little rust and good title/vin. B

06-07-2017, 02:54 PM	#12
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. Good. Be objective, don't let your desire for a truck overcome reality. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

06-07-2017, 04:35 PM	#13
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. Bring a magnet. Flat black paint always makes me think that something is being hidden.

06-07-2017, 10:31 PM	#14
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,456	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. $2500 for a running, driving, rot-free truck--if it turns out to be those things--is a great deal. I'd fly out from Georgia and drive it home for $2,500. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

06-08-2017, 01:08 PM	#16
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. Does it have a title? If so you be damn sure that the truck vin matches the numbers on that title before you hand over them Franklins!

06-08-2017, 08:20 PM	#17
Sam's1967 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Somewhere in CA Posts: 27	Re: 1963 or 1960? need advice/info. I took a look at the truck. Definitely a long bed and definitely a 1960. The truck has been sitting for a while and I didn't try to start it when I saw that the truck had a salvaged title. This is a deal breaker for me. I am sure there are some decent trucks out there with salvaged titles, I am just one of those guys that tries to stay away from salvaged titles, especially on classics. Thanks guys for the help.



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