My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Apache63 · 05-23-2011, 04:43 PM

After selling my TOTM Suburban about 2 weeks ago , i bought this one from another Board Member Boris (way2lo2) !
it is a 2004 5.3 Vortec Drivetrain ready installed and baggs all around the corner!

little modification will come when she arrived in about 4 weeks in Germany , its still in ohio , but soon in my Garage!

here are the only pic´s i have...........

**Clyde65** · 05-23-2011, 04:56 PM

Wow! is it real expensive to have them brought over the pond? what would a truck like this go for in Germany? just curious, not trying to get into your business.

That is a nice truck too!

Apache63 · 05-25-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Wow! is it real expensive to have them brought over the pond? what would a truck like this go for in Germany? just curious, not trying to get into your business.

That is a nice truck too!

it takes $4900 to get the truck to my House incl. shipping, transport and german custom!
you didn´t get into my business only you would pay my bills!!

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

But it's not like there are a ton of shops like Boris's in Germany, either.

there´s only a few backyard garages that takes your money and you will get crap or shops they do there job right but they would like to have ALL your money!

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Originally Posted by 63 Chevy Stepside

I would love to see many more pics please !

thats all i have , when the truck arrives i´ll take a lot more pic´s!!

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Congrats Pat, was hoping that one would go to a cool cat like you.

THANKS , right after you!!

coulter · 12-30-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache63

it takes $4900 to get the truck to my House incl. shipping, transport and german custom!
you didn´t get into my business only you would pay my bills!!

dam thats almost how much im gonna have in my complete build!!!!
it will be worth it to have a badass truck like that, especially since there arent very many of them over there

good luck with it

Fabian · 05-23-2011, 05:23 PM

Very very nice Pat! Can not wait to see it here in Germany. Well, at least friday you can drive an other

61_FL_Apache · 05-23-2011, 05:40 PM

That rocks!!!

jimmydean · 05-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Nice purchase. I too am curious as to the cost involved in shipping over a truck. I remember a friend who was stationed there and he said it was cheaper for him to just buy something there then sell it while he was there than to ship it over and back.

But it's not like there are a ton of shops like Boris's in Germany, either.

markeb01 · 05-23-2011, 06:09 PM

Nice truck, good for you. I always loved those 63 Chevy passenger car hub caps.

yunkyarddog · 05-23-2011, 07:05 PM

thats dedication to buy a car overseas rock out

jchav62 · 05-23-2011, 07:35 PM

Sick!!!
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63 Chevy Stepside · 05-23-2011, 08:10 PM

I would love to see many more pics please !

Delmo · 05-23-2011, 08:51 PM

Congrats Pat, was hoping that one would go to a cool cat like you.

**jocko** · 05-23-2011, 09:17 PM

congrats! Yep, I was eyeballin that thing on ebay, but too many other irons in the fire to buy another toy. Really nice truck. I had a few generic questions for way2lo2 on that and his orange truck and he was real helpful - I think you bought from a great guy and he builds really nice trucks. Enjoy.

jimmydean · 05-25-2011, 05:03 PM

Damn, that is some serious coin, but like you said, you don't have access to the level of quality craftsman for old American iron. Guess it doesn't get much better than old iron from Ohio.

1966JSM · 05-25-2011, 07:23 PM

wow that must have cost some serious cash to ship. love to see pics of it over there. i want to get my truck fixed up and ship it over there where it once lived for a handfull of years

Andyboy · 05-25-2011, 11:03 PM

Very nice score. I kind of like those black wall tires in that stance.

Apache63 · 07-22-2011, 03:28 PM

She´s Home , she arrived today in my Shop!

i went to the Custom Agency 190miles away from my home and take the first look on my new ride!

after our return in my home town , the first thing i did i changed the Wheels !

looks good to my!!!!!

**Clyde65** · 07-22-2011, 03:57 PM

wow! too cool!

Maybe a dumb question but do you see many old American iron around your town much?

Apache63 · 07-22-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

wow! too cool!

Maybe a dumb question but do you see many old American iron around your town much?

not much but a few , there´s a little comunity here with some Old american iron !

kieth · 07-22-2011, 04:23 PM

what had they done to the front and the rear,

c notch in rear, porterbilt bridge in rear --air bags

porterbilt in front

2.5" spindles stock A arms with bags

jimmydean · 07-22-2011, 04:37 PM

Looks awesome with the new kicks.

Dinos63 · 07-23-2011, 11:06 AM

LOOKS GREAT PAT CONGRATS! STARTING YOUR OWN HEARD

Fabian · 07-23-2011, 11:58 AM

Paaaaaaaaaaaaaat! Great you have your truck here! Will be happy to see it tomorrow!

glos55 · 07-23-2011, 12:21 PM

Very nice!!!!! Love the wheel and whitewall change!!! Whats your plans with her? Are those 235/70/15s

Apache63 · 07-23-2011, 02:41 PM

here are the facts :

Engine ´04 5,3 Vortech with Auto

Stock Front End with Strongarms and Airbags

in the rear a little c-notch with airbags on stock trailingarms

Wheels in front 15x7 Stock rims with 205/75/15 in the rear 15x8
225/75/15

plan´s are porterbuilt set up in front and rear , AccuAir setup , Ididit Steering Column with Deluxe Steering Wheel , new Wiring , Power Steering and Brakes..........

the problems :

No Gauges works , Exhaust terrible loud , no Blinker , no Power Steering and Brakes .... alot to do!!!!!

so here some Pic´s ......again

Me on the Autobahn and that Steering Wheel upside down!!!!!

The Truck

Some Wheels......

and Junior goes for a Testdrive.......

05-23-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup After selling my TOTM Suburban about 2 weeks ago , i bought this one from another Board Member Boris (way2lo2) ! it is a 2004 5.3 Vortec Drivetrain ready installed and baggs all around the corner! little modification will come when she arrived in about 4 weeks in Germany , its still in ohio , but soon in my Garage! here are the only pic´s i have........... __________________ Pat Last edited by Apache63; 05-25-2011 at 04:02 PM.

05-23-2011, 04:56 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Wow! is it real expensive to have them brought over the pond? what would a truck like this go for in Germany? just curious, not trying to get into your business. That is a nice truck too! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-23-2011, 05:23 PM	#5
Fabian Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 381	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Very very nice Pat! Can not wait to see it here in Germany. Well, at least friday you can drive an other

05-23-2011, 05:40 PM	#6
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup That rocks!!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-23-2011, 06:01 PM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Nice purchase. I too am curious as to the cost involved in shipping over a truck. I remember a friend who was stationed there and he said it was cheaper for him to just buy something there then sell it while he was there than to ship it over and back. But it's not like there are a ton of shops like Boris's in Germany, either. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-23-2011, 06:09 PM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Nice truck, good for you. I always loved those 63 Chevy passenger car hub caps.

05-23-2011, 07:05 PM	#9
yunkyarddog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.L.C. Posts: 227	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup thats dedication to buy a car overseas rock out __________________ Im stright up ESL student........ fixin my truck a trip to the yunkyard at the time 94 s10 4x4 4.3/5speed (dd) 68 lwb GMC 350/4speed 52 5 window GMC I6/4speed 12v (8lugs and long bed) 53 bel air 235 I6/powerglide

05-23-2011, 07:35 PM	#10
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Sick!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

05-23-2011, 08:10 PM	#11
63 Chevy Stepside Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 76	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup I would love to see many more pics please !

05-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#12
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Congrats Pat, was hoping that one would go to a cool cat like you.

05-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup congrats! Yep, I was eyeballin that thing on ebay, but too many other irons in the fire to buy another toy. Really nice truck. I had a few generic questions for way2lo2 on that and his orange truck and he was real helpful - I think you bought from a great guy and he builds really nice trucks. Enjoy.

05-25-2011, 05:03 PM	#14
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Damn, that is some serious coin, but like you said, you don't have access to the level of quality craftsman for old American iron. Guess it doesn't get much better than old iron from Ohio. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-25-2011, 07:23 PM	#15
1966JSM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 124	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup wow that must have cost some serious cash to ship. love to see pics of it over there. i want to get my truck fixed up and ship it over there where it once lived for a handfull of years

05-25-2011, 11:03 PM	#16
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Very nice score. I kind of like those black wall tires in that stance.

07-22-2011, 03:28 PM	#17
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup She´s Home , she arrived today in my Shop! i went to the Custom Agency 190miles away from my home and take the first look on my new ride! after our return in my home town , the first thing i did i changed the Wheels ! looks good to my!!!!! __________________ Pat



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07-22-2011, 03:57 PM	#18
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup wow! too cool! Maybe a dumb question but do you see many old American iron around your town much? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-22-2011, 04:23 PM	#20
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup what had they done to the front and the rear, c notch in rear, porterbilt bridge in rear --air bags porterbilt in front 2.5" spindles stock A arms with bags

07-22-2011, 04:37 PM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Looks awesome with the new kicks. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

07-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#22
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup LOOKS GREAT PAT CONGRATS! STARTING YOUR OWN HEARD __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-23-2011, 11:58 AM	#23
Fabian Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 381	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Paaaaaaaaaaaaaat! Great you have your truck here! Will be happy to see it tomorrow!

07-23-2011, 12:21 PM	#24
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup Very nice!!!!! Love the wheel and whitewall change!!! Whats your plans with her? Are those 235/70/15s

07-23-2011, 02:41 PM	#25
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	Re: My new 1963 SWB 5.3 Vortec Pickup here are the facts : Engine ´04 5,3 Vortech with Auto Stock Front End with Strongarms and Airbags in the rear a little c-notch with airbags on stock trailingarms Wheels in front 15x7 Stock rims with 205/75/15 in the rear 15x8 225/75/15 plan´s are porterbuilt set up in front and rear , AccuAir setup , Ididit Steering Column with Deluxe Steering Wheel , new Wiring , Power Steering and Brakes.......... the problems : No Gauges works , Exhaust terrible loud , no Blinker , no Power Steering and Brakes .... alot to do!!!!! so here some Pic´s ......again Me on the Autobahn and that Steering Wheel upside down!!!!! The Truck Some Wheels...... and Junior goes for a Testdrive....... __________________ Pat Last edited by Apache63; 07-23-2011 at 02:48 PM.

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