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Old 07-23-2009, 09:32 PM   #1
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Got My '63 GMC Today!

It arrived here in Ohio from Colorado today. 1963 GMC 3/4 ton longbed fleetside with a 305E (with plaid valve covers) and 4 speed. bought the truck for $500 and my buddy and I paid $1750 to have 2 trucks shipped. The other truck on the trailer is the truck he bought for his wife. Both trucks belonged to his uncle.


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Old 07-23-2009, 09:35 PM   #2
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Old 07-23-2009, 09:37 PM   #3
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

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Old 07-23-2009, 09:39 PM   #4
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

...and a couple more for good measure.

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Old 07-23-2009, 10:07 PM   #5
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

Very cool! Congratulations...I know how difficult it can be to find a GMC worth building. I was originally hunting for a '63 GMC 1/2-ton before settling for the Chevy in my sig (and I'm still shoe horning a Poncho in it).
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:53 PM   #6
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

Definitely a nice score......congrats.
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:20 PM   #7
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

Wow I've never seen plaid valve covers! congrats on the new trucks!! Enjoy the project
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:34 PM   #8
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Welcome aboard and nice score. Keep us updated with your plans and progress.
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:37 PM   #9
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Holy cow! Custom Cab GMC with plaid valve covers.....SCORE!!!!!

Nice job man! Are you gonna keep the V-6 in there?
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:38 PM   #10
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That is a nice looking GMC. You don't see them in that good of condition often. Keep us posted on your progress.
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Old 07-24-2009, 12:25 AM   #11
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Nice score. Whats your plans for it?
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Old 07-24-2009, 01:11 AM   #12
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

Thanks!

First plan is to get it running (good). I'm keeping the motor in it but I am going to upgrade the carb and distributer. Second plan is to get it to lay frame, probably use a complete ***************** setup. I really like the natural patina so I will probably wait a couple of years to fix up the body.
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:49 AM   #13
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Awesome GMC! Your plan sounds good.
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:55 AM   #14
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Is there somethig special about the plaid valve covers? Ive seen a few trucks with them on there and was just wondering. Good looking rig man, Good score.

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Old 07-24-2009, 08:42 AM   #15
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Is there somethig special about the plaid valve covers? Ive seen a few trucks with them on there and was just wondering. Good looking rig man, Good score.

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Yes. The plaid valve covers are from the factory and were installed on 1963 GMC V-6's. But there is no definite info on exactly how many trucks came with them that year. Very few are seen anymore.
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Old 07-24-2009, 08:21 AM   #16
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Great looking '63!

BTW... get your buddy on the board!
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Old 07-24-2009, 08:27 AM   #17
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

Very nice looking custom rig. nice score.
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Old 07-24-2009, 08:40 AM   #18
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!

So is that whole giant orange part on the front of the engine the water pump or is it the timing cover and pump combined and I just can't see the split between the two ?
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:06 AM   #19
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So is that whole giant orange part on the front of the engine the water pump or is it the timing cover and pump combined and I just can't see the split between the two ?
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You can see the split in this picture and here is a cut away shot.
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Nice score man....lot of '63's popping up lately....

Plans sound good....Keeping it 8-lug ?
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:39 AM   #21
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Dude, Good Catch!

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Old 07-24-2009, 12:57 PM   #22
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Thanks guys. 63 seems to be the perfect model year for me. Last year of the wrap-around windshield, first year for front coil suspension and as far as I know the only year for the plaid valve covers.

Unfortunately I have to store the truck in my buddy's barn so I have to drive 20 minutes to do any kind of tinkering. Don't think it will keep me from it though.

Has anyone used a Pertronix "Ignitor" distributer conversion kit on a 305 V6? I know a guy who swears by them and it sounds pretty simple to install and it's much cheaper than an HEI conversion.
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'88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. *SOLD*
'50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention.
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Old 07-24-2009, 04:09 PM   #23
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Nice score man....lot of '63's popping up lately....

Plans sound good....Keeping it 8-lug ?
Nah, I'll be switching to 5x5 lugs and front discs when I do the air ride. Better selectoin of wheel too.
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'88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. *SOLD*
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Old 07-24-2009, 01:39 PM   #24
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A ton of info on that site- congrats on your score!
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Old 08-02-2009, 09:45 PM   #25
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Here's the stock (I think) setup...

This is the plastic spacer stuck to the manifold...

The adapter plate bolted to the manifold...

and the Holley installed and plumbed...

and the throttle return spring mount kit...

I had to get longer bolts to mount the adapter to the manifold because of the spacer and 1 longer bolt for the front driver's side carb mount to attach the sring mount.

Man, I really need to clean that motor up some!
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