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**jocko** · 02-04-2011, 12:54 AM

your combo is absolutely one of my favorites - and as 60-66's go, I'd say it's kinda rare - at the very least, it's one that can't be mistaken for another year as 63 had some great modernizing changes (got rid of the torsion bars, not that there's anything wrong with that...) while still keeping the good looks of the kneeknocker wraparound windshield setup. And the grille is one year only and looks great. Cool. 63 shortfleet bbw is a GREAT combo. What are your plans? Restore it to what it is that reminds you of your grandfather? Or hot rod it?

Looking forward to your build, this truck has great potential. As for good deal or not a good deal - it's all relative, it's what you wanted, so that's what counts. I think it's pretty normal to wonder if you paid too much (buyer's remorse??) after you plunk down a chunk of cash - I know I wondered for awhile after I bought mine. But once you get in the garage and start tinkering, it just doesn't matter anymore. We have a common illness.... Welcome to the site.
And thanks for posting so many pics, much appreciated!
jocko

edit - oops, sorry, just re-read and saw your plans posted above. Great! Can't wait to see it come along.

02-04-2011, 12:54 AM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 18,001	Re: Was it worth it? (Pic heavy..) your combo is absolutely one of my favorites - and as 60-66's go, I'd say it's kinda rare - at the very least, it's one that can't be mistaken for another year as 63 had some great modernizing changes (got rid of the torsion bars, not that there's anything wrong with that...) while still keeping the good looks of the kneeknocker wraparound windshield setup. And the grille is one year only and looks great. Cool. 63 shortfleet bbw is a GREAT combo. What are your plans? Restore it to what it is that reminds you of your grandfather? Or hot rod it? Looking forward to your build, this truck has great potential. As for good deal or not a good deal - it's all relative, it's what you wanted, so that's what counts. I think it's pretty normal to wonder if you paid too much (buyer's remorse??) after you plunk down a chunk of cash - I know I wondered for awhile after I bought mine. But once you get in the garage and start tinkering, it just doesn't matter anymore. We have a common illness.... Welcome to the site. And thanks for posting so many pics, much appreciated! jocko edit - oops, sorry, just re-read and saw your plans posted above. Great! Can't wait to see it come along. Last edited by jocko; 02-04-2011 at 12:56 AM. Reason: oops!