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creep · 07-23-2009, 09:32 PM

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.

creep · 07-23-2009, 09:35 PM

More pics...

creep · 07-23-2009, 09:37 PM

...and more pics...

creep · 07-23-2009, 09:39 PM

...and a couple more for good measure.

vin63 · 07-23-2009, 10:07 PM

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).

protrash64 · 07-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Definitely a nice score......congrats.

bubba327 · 07-23-2009, 11:20 PM

Wow I've never seen plaid valve covers! congrats on the new trucks!! Enjoy the project

Alan's Classic · 07-23-2009, 11:34 PM

Welcome aboard and nice score. Keep us updated with your plans and progress.

**Corts60** · 07-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Holy cow! Custom Cab GMC with plaid valve covers.....SCORE!!!!!

Nice job man! Are you gonna keep the V-6 in there?

**Captainfab** · 07-23-2009, 11:38 PM

That is a nice looking GMC. You don't see them in that good of condition often. Keep us posted on your progress.

**grumpy** · 07-24-2009, 12:25 AM

Nice score. Whats your plans for it?

creep · 07-24-2009, 01:11 AM

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.

62 short step · 07-24-2009, 07:49 AM

Awesome GMC! Your plan sounds good.

onebad65c10 · 07-24-2009, 07:55 AM

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.

Later

Phil

**Corts60** · 07-24-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebad65c10

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.

Later

Phil

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.

72BlckButy · 07-24-2009, 08:21 AM

Great looking '63!

BTW... get your buddy on the board!

4dranch · 07-24-2009, 08:27 AM

Very nice looking custom rig. nice score.

Tx Firefighter · 07-24-2009, 08:40 AM

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 ?

4dranch · 07-24-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

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 ?

Kevin,
You can see the split in this picture and here is a cut away shot.

**ChiefRocka** · 07-24-2009, 09:52 AM

Nice score man....lot of '63's popping up lately....

Plans sound good....Keeping it 8-lug ?

MacAttack · 07-24-2009, 10:39 AM

Dude, Good Catch!

Mac.

creep · 07-24-2009, 12:57 PM

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.

creep · 07-24-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

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.

**DPowers** · 07-24-2009, 01:39 PM

A ton of info on that site- congrats on your score!

creep · 08-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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!

07-23-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	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. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

07-23-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Got My '63 GMC Today! More pics... __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

07-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Got My '63 GMC Today! ...and more pics... __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

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creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Got My '63 GMC Today! ...and a couple more for good measure. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

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07-24-2009, 01:11 AM	#12
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	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. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

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07-24-2009, 12:57 PM	#22
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Got My '63 GMC Today! 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. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver. Last edited by creep; 07-24-2009 at 01:00 PM.

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08-02-2009, 09:45 PM	#25
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Got My '63 GMC Today! 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! __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

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