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bpope · 03-21-2024, 02:55 PM

Hello guys,

I was away for a while. I sold my '65 that I had and that was probably the worst decision I've made. After 3-4 years of regretting selling, my wife and I got bit by the bug again to get one. We found this one out of NM, I had my heart set on a fleetside, but I couldn't pass up how perfect this one was. Virtually no rust except for the lower fenders. I've gotten the airride on order and hope to have it ready to go before the C10 Nationals coming up in May. I will post pics as I progress along.

I really think the spares mounted looked out of place when they are slammed on the ground. They just look too large or something to me, but I would have to wait until I lower it to decide. I will say that wooden bedrails on the side I think make the spare look less out of place since it adds some height to the bed. Any ideas of what I could put there to help fill the cutout? Maybe rusty sign of a farm or something that bolts to the mount??

Shifty One · 03-21-2024, 03:55 PM

Fine looking machine!

doobiebro · 03-21-2024, 04:53 PM

Saweet!

. What part of NM? Looks familiar.

bpope · 03-21-2024, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

Saweet!

. What part of NM? Looks familiar.

It came from Albuquerque and I had it shipped to MO. Oh does it, was it yours? LOL. Or a friend of yours?

doobiebro · 03-22-2024, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bpope

It came from Albuquerque and I had it shipped to MO. Oh does it, was it yours? LOL. Or a friend of yours?

I'm 4 hours away from Albuquerque. Looks similar to one local from me.

bpope · 03-21-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One

Fine looking machine!

Thanks!

350TacoZilla · 03-21-2024, 11:28 PM

Maybe hunt around for a fender without the cutout? The patina isn't 100% match for the rear fenders so you might be able to luck into one in the right color with similar wear. Otherwise maybe a small toolbox or one of the little round gas cans. If you want to get into some fab work you could probably use one of the round pancake air compressor tanks there and plumb it into your air ride. Those pancake compressors are pretty common to find with bad motor but good tanks.

SkinnyG · 03-21-2024, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

Maybe hunt around for a fender without the cutout?

Or just put a matching spare on.

Pick121 · 03-21-2024, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bpope

Hello guys,

I was away for a while. I sold my '65 that I had and that was probably the worst decision I've made. After 3-4 years of regretting selling, my wife and I got bit by the bug again to get one. We found this one out of NM, I had my heart set on a fleetside, but I couldn't pass up how perfect this one was. Virtually no rust except for the lower fenders. I've gotten the airride on order and hope to have it ready to go before the C10 Nationals coming up in May. I will post pics as I progress along.

I really think the spares mounted looked out of place when they are slammed on the ground. They just look too large or something to me, but I would have to wait until I lower it to decide. I will say that wooden bedrails on the side I think make the spare look less out of place since it adds some height to the bed. Any ideas of what I could put there to help fill the cutout? Maybe rusty sign of a farm or something that bolts to the mount??

No more regrets, you got a winner! I love them knee knockers. And I hope you keep the bumper! Sweet ride

bpope · 03-22-2024, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

Maybe hunt around for a fender without the cutout? The patina isn't 100% match for the rear fenders so you might be able to luck into one in the right color with similar wear. Otherwise maybe a small toolbox or one of the little round gas cans. If you want to get into some fab work you could probably use one of the round pancake air compressor tanks there and plumb it into your air ride. Those pancake compressors are pretty common to find with bad motor but good tanks.

I did think about another fender. I think I could get it close enough. Awesome ideas on gas tank or airride tank! I will have to look into that.

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

Or just put a matching spare on.

Well that’s what I was saying in my post, I’ve thought of it, just not sure the look suits my tastes lol.

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Originally Posted by Pick121

No more regrets, you got a winner! I love them knee knockers. And I hope you keep the bumper! Sweet ride

Thanks! I really like it, it’s pretty much a time capsule. Oh yes, that bumper is staying !

rbruno68 · 03-25-2024, 09:27 AM

Great looking '63. But then again, I am partial.... lol.

03-21-2024, 02:55 PM	#1
bpope Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 58	1963 C10 Step Hello guys, I was away for a while. I sold my '65 that I had and that was probably the worst decision I've made. After 3-4 years of regretting selling, my wife and I got bit by the bug again to get one. We found this one out of NM, I had my heart set on a fleetside, but I couldn't pass up how perfect this one was. Virtually no rust except for the lower fenders. I've gotten the airride on order and hope to have it ready to go before the C10 Nationals coming up in May. I will post pics as I progress along. I really think the spares mounted looked out of place when they are slammed on the ground. They just look too large or something to me, but I would have to wait until I lower it to decide. I will say that wooden bedrails on the side I think make the spare look less out of place since it adds some height to the bed. Any ideas of what I could put there to help fill the cutout? Maybe rusty sign of a farm or something that bolts to the mount?? Attached Images Last edited by bpope; 03-21-2024 at 05:14 PM.

03-21-2024, 03:55 PM	#2
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 726	Re: 1963 C10 Step Fine looking machine! __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

03-21-2024, 04:53 PM	#3
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C10 Step Saweet! . What part of NM? Looks familiar. __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

03-21-2024, 11:28 PM	#7
350TacoZilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hancock Md Posts: 410	Re: 1963 C10 Step Maybe hunt around for a fender without the cutout? The patina isn't 100% match for the rear fenders so you might be able to luck into one in the right color with similar wear. Otherwise maybe a small toolbox or one of the little round gas cans. If you want to get into some fab work you could probably use one of the round pancake air compressor tanks there and plumb it into your air ride. Those pancake compressors are pretty common to find with bad motor but good tanks.

03-25-2024, 09:27 AM	#11
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 157	Re: 1963 C10 Step Great looking '63. But then again, I am partial.... lol.



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