Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-06-2008, 08:29 PM

Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks.........
Wanna see these Cab Foward Body Style with the Wrap Around Windshields.....

• The "wrap around" windshield, popular throughout the automotive industry, was used by GM from 1955-63. Modified cab and doors in 1964 changed this design to a more flat, slightly curved windshield.

1960 - In 1960, Chevrolet introduced this new body style truck. It was a completely redesigned truck from the previous years, both in appearance and functionality. Front suspension is a newly designed torsion bar system. Rear suspension is a coil spring and trailing arm design. The low mounted grill consists of 2 horizontal bars connecting dual headlamps. CHEVROLET is embossed across lower bar. Center opening of grill has 3 louver insert. Front of hood has oval openings on each side. Parklamps fit in center of vertically louvered bezels and fit in these hood openings. Windshield is a wrap around design. Front windshield pillars slope forward. Vent windows are wider at tip than bottom. The dashboard consists of two large arches on either side. Instrument cluster is housed in left arch. The right arch houses the glove compartment. Master cylinder is a dual cylinder. One side operates brakes. The other side controls a hydraulically operated clutch. Small back window is standard with big back window optional. Front bumper vertical bolt holes are 3 1/4" apart. Custom cab trucks have aluminum trim strip from front fender to rear of bed on fleetside models. Side emblem consists of CHEVROLET on top with the word APACHE and series designation below.

1961- Very similar to 1960 truck. Lower bar of grill is now smooth. Plated grill insert is similar to 1960 but also has four vertical louvers and the letters CHEVROLET. Parklamps now have winged design bezels on either side of lens. Side emblems consist of the word APACHE and the series designation only.

1962- Similar to previous years but with the following changes. New modern hood without oval openings as in previous years. Character line around body is now continued around sides and front of hood. Parklamp lens is mounted in similar location surrounded by aluminum bezel. Turnsignals are now standard equipment. Grill is similar except center oval has 9 rectangular openings made from 2 vertical and 2 horizontal bars. Lower bar again has CHEVROLET embossed. Single headlamps are now used surrounded by large ribbed bezels. Custom cab trucks trim extended from front fender to rear of bed on fleetside models. A second strip of trim branched off of door trim and extended to rear of bed. Side emblems consist of a red bowtie and the series designation on top of a vertically ribbed background.

1963- Similar in appearance to earlier years. Front suspension now uses variable rate coil springs. Clutch uses mechanical linkage. Grill has CHEVROLET embossed in lower bar and single headlamps surrounded by smaller round bezels. Center of grill consists of 56 rectangular holes formed by 3 horizontal and 13 vertical bars. Front bumper vertical bolt holes are now 4 3/4" apart. First year for the 230 C.I. and 292 C.I. engines. Side emblem is a vertical rectangle with series designation on upper portion and red bowtie below.

ROAST'EM SLAP OFF

PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET""
YOU WANT SOME????????COME GET SOME.......................

Tim64 · 03-06-2008, 08:49 PM

Okay, mines a 63'. The last ones is not mine, but it sure is nice.

jchav62 · 03-06-2008, 10:01 PM

My 62....

Revoh · 03-06-2008, 11:46 PM

The fun part about this forum is that someone makes this thread every few weeks, and I get another opportunity to post pictures of my ugly old pile of crap.

texastim5252 · 09-19-2010, 05:29 PM

Check out my project truck. Temporarily taking time off due to broken wrist. Will post current pics later. 1961 Chevy crew cab pickup withe original drivetrain.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-19-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texastim5252

Check out my project truck. Temporarily taking time off due to broken wrist. Will post current pics later. 1961 Chevy crew cab pickup withe original drivetrain.

Hey Bud,
You gonna restore the truck to the original military specs?
I think it would be cool.
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texastim5252 · 09-21-2010, 12:02 AM

Yes. It was built for the army in 62, I want to continue the concept with a few modern drive train upgrades (V8 motor, disc brakes) I will post pics as I progress.

Bill69SS · 11-04-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texastim5252

Check out my project truck. Temporarily taking time off due to broken wrist. Will post current pics later. 1961 Chevy crew cab pickup withe original drivetrain.

Man I love that truck!!! Someday, I will find one that isn't a rusted out hulk with a price tag higher than a new truck.

Magnimike1 · 10-23-2017, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revoh

The fun part about this forum is that someone makes this thread every few weeks, and I get another opportunity to post pictures of my ugly old pile of crap.

Anyone tell me this color?

LostMy65 · 10-23-2017, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnimike1

Anyone tell me this color?

This thread might help:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=Teal

likaroc13 · 10-23-2017, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnimike1

Anyone tell me this color?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

This thread might help:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=Teal

Yep, 7th post down...Crystal Turquoise

And some more up-to-date pics of Craig's truck, just for the heck of it:

Untitled by likaroc13, on Flickr

IMG_2014 by likaroc13, on Flickr

IMG_2015 by likaroc13, on Flickr

IMG_2016 by likaroc13, on Flickr

lowroder · 03-16-2020, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

My 62....

nice truck..whats your wheel an tire details

62 short step · 03-06-2008, 11:57 PM

My 63 4x4, 62 short step, and now the only one I have now is my 61 4x4.

Stepside65 · 03-06-2008, 11:58 PM

Here's my monster as it sits now. Truck is a 65 c10 with a 63 GMC Cab and hood on it. Grille is out but is the 64-66 variety anyways.

With grille and all

62 short step · 03-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Whoops forgot to post the 63 4x4.

hewlett2002000 · 03-07-2008, 12:47 AM

very nice trucks!! i like the 4x4.
John

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-07-2008, 12:59 AM

KEEP THE PICTURES COMMING FELLAS........THEY LOOK SWEET............

(TM)
PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET""
YOU WANT SOME????????COME GET SOME.......................

INSPIRED BY THE LOOK, SOUND AND POWER OF THIS TRUCK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zrtQbGUz0s

283 Man · 03-07-2008, 01:40 AM

Nice trucks I love all 1960-1966 chevy/gmc trucks

...

TimE · 03-07-2008, 02:48 AM

Those are some nice looking "knee-knockers" guys. Keep the pics comin'!

joe231 · 03-07-2008, 07:00 AM

1bad, you gots some mad copy/paste skills bro!!

just messin'

trucks looking sweet guys

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-07-2008, 07:19 AM

I hear ya holmes.... So it's like that..... Ha Ha Ha Ha.... I ai'nt Hait'en.... It's all good.

Yeah the trucks are sweet...

joe231 · 03-07-2008, 07:49 AM

haha,
yessss.
love the dancing Mr. T!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-07-2008, 08:08 AM

Yeah, thought it was funny. Well have a good one boss....I'll easy up on my mad copy and paste skills....I'm going to get off here and get some rest. Will be Traveling to North Carolina tomorrow. Hope to see the Outlaw 10.5 Race this weekend.

http://www.outlawracing.com/MESSAGEF...c/Default.aspx
Keep the Pics up fellas. By seeing your pics helps me with ideas for my truck.

joe231 · 03-07-2008, 08:21 AM

yeah man, be safe

pulltilbroke · 03-07-2008, 12:48 PM

my 60

03-06-2008, 08:29 PM	#1
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks......... Wanna see these Cab Foward Body Style with the Wrap Around Windshields..... • The "wrap around" windshield, popular throughout the automotive industry, was used by GM from 1955-63. Modified cab and doors in 1964 changed this design to a more flat, slightly curved windshield. 1960 - In 1960, Chevrolet introduced this new body style truck. It was a completely redesigned truck from the previous years, both in appearance and functionality. Front suspension is a newly designed torsion bar system. Rear suspension is a coil spring and trailing arm design. The low mounted grill consists of 2 horizontal bars connecting dual headlamps. CHEVROLET is embossed across lower bar. Center opening of grill has 3 louver insert. Front of hood has oval openings on each side. Parklamps fit in center of vertically louvered bezels and fit in these hood openings. Windshield is a wrap around design. Front windshield pillars slope forward. Vent windows are wider at tip than bottom. The dashboard consists of two large arches on either side. Instrument cluster is housed in left arch. The right arch houses the glove compartment. Master cylinder is a dual cylinder. One side operates brakes. The other side controls a hydraulically operated clutch. Small back window is standard with big back window optional. Front bumper vertical bolt holes are 3 1/4" apart. Custom cab trucks have aluminum trim strip from front fender to rear of bed on fleetside models. Side emblem consists of CHEVROLET on top with the word APACHE and series designation below. 1961- Very similar to 1960 truck. Lower bar of grill is now smooth. Plated grill insert is similar to 1960 but also has four vertical louvers and the letters CHEVROLET. Parklamps now have winged design bezels on either side of lens. Side emblems consist of the word APACHE and the series designation only. 1962- Similar to previous years but with the following changes. New modern hood without oval openings as in previous years. Character line around body is now continued around sides and front of hood. Parklamp lens is mounted in similar location surrounded by aluminum bezel. Turnsignals are now standard equipment. Grill is similar except center oval has 9 rectangular openings made from 2 vertical and 2 horizontal bars. Lower bar again has CHEVROLET embossed. Single headlamps are now used surrounded by large ribbed bezels. Custom cab trucks trim extended from front fender to rear of bed on fleetside models. A second strip of trim branched off of door trim and extended to rear of bed. Side emblems consist of a red bowtie and the series designation on top of a vertically ribbed background. 1963- Similar in appearance to earlier years. Front suspension now uses variable rate coil springs. Clutch uses mechanical linkage. Grill has CHEVROLET embossed in lower bar and single headlamps surrounded by smaller round bezels. Center of grill consists of 56 rectangular holes formed by 3 horizontal and 13 vertical bars. Front bumper vertical bolt holes are now 4 3/4" apart. First year for the 230 C.I. and 292 C.I. engines. Side emblem is a vertical rectangle with series designation on upper portion and red bowtie below. ROAST'EM SLAP OFF PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET"" YOU WANT SOME????????COME GET SOME....................... Attached Images __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 03-07-2008 at 12:53 AM. Reason: ADDING STUFF AND WHAT HAVE YA....

03-06-2008, 08:49 PM	#2
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Okay, mines a 63'. The last ones is not mine, but it sure is nice. Attached Images

03-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My 62.... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-06-2008, 11:46 PM	#4
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks The fun part about this forum is that someone makes this thread every few weeks, and I get another opportunity to post pictures of my ugly old pile of crap. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure. Last edited by Revoh; 03-24-2009 at 09:27 AM.

09-19-2010, 05:29 PM	#5
texastim5252 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 13	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Check out my project truck. Temporarily taking time off due to broken wrist. Will post current pics later. 1961 Chevy crew cab pickup withe original drivetrain. Attached Images Last edited by texastim5252; 09-19-2010 at 05:32 PM.

09-21-2010, 12:02 AM	#7
texastim5252 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 13	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Yes. It was built for the army in 62, I want to continue the concept with a few modern drive train upgrades (V8 motor, disc brakes) I will post pics as I progress.

03-06-2008, 11:57 PM	#13
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My 63 4x4, 62 short step, and now the only one I have now is my 61 4x4. Attached Images

03-06-2008, 11:58 PM	#14
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Here's my monster as it sits now. Truck is a 65 c10 with a 63 GMC Cab and hood on it. Grille is out but is the 64-66 variety anyways. With grille and all __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

03-07-2008, 12:04 AM	#15
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Whoops forgot to post the 63 4x4. Attached Images

03-07-2008, 12:47 AM	#16
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks very nice trucks!! i like the 4x4. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

03-07-2008, 01:40 AM	#18
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Nice trucks I love all 1960-1966 chevy/gmc trucks...

03-07-2008, 02:48 AM	#19
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Those are some nice looking "knee-knockers" guys. Keep the pics comin'!

03-07-2008, 07:00 AM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks 1bad, you gots some mad copy/paste skills bro!! just messin' trucks looking sweet guys __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-07-2008, 07:19 AM	#21
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks I hear ya holmes.... So it's like that..... Ha Ha Ha Ha.... I ai'nt Hait'en.... It's all good. Yeah the trucks are sweet... __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 03-07-2008 at 07:23 AM.

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03-07-2008, 08:08 AM	#23
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Yeah, thought it was funny. Well have a good one boss....I'll easy up on my mad copy and paste skills....I'm going to get off here and get some rest. Will be Traveling to North Carolina tomorrow. Hope to see the Outlaw 10.5 Race this weekend. http://www.outlawracing.com/MESSAGEF...c/Default.aspx Keep the Pics up fellas. By seeing your pics helps me with ideas for my truck. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

03-07-2008, 08:21 AM	#24
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03-07-2008, 12:48 PM	#25
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