My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

terd ferguson · 01-22-2010, 01:07 AM

I sold my '63 a couple of months ago if you remember. The shipper picked it up on December 4th. It finally made it to The Netherlands a couple of days ago. The new owner is super stoked. I'm glad he's happy and I know he'll really appreciate and take good care of her.

I had an extra windshield (along with a bunch of other extra parts) I sent with the truck. I wrapped the windshield in some bubble wrap and put it in the bed. Somehow it made the trip with no cracks or breaks. I'm amazed!

I've been messing with my '55 2nd series I got in October since selling the '63. I miss the old one, but love the new one even more if that's possible.

Here she is, a stranger in a strange land....

SCOTI · 01-22-2010, 02:16 AM

The new owner following up w/some pics for you is pretty cool.

monolith · 01-22-2010, 03:03 AM

I loved that truck.

I'd be stoked too if I was the new owner.

terd ferguson · 01-22-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The new owner following up w/some pics for you is pretty cool.

He's a cool guy. He's gonna keep me updated on what he does with it.

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Originally Posted by monolith

I loved that truck.

I'd be stoked too if I was the new owner.

Me too, lol.

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

It must be bitter sweet. I know you will miss her, but she is in good hands.

It is bittersweet. And as much as I loved the '63, I love the '55 that much more. You're right about her being in good hands. He definately has good taste so I know he'll do her right. This is the same guy that bought "Coupe de Cab", Steve Caballero's Model A.

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

So, is the new owner gonna stop in and give us updates?

-W

Probably not, but I will when he sends me updates.

protrash64 · 01-22-2010, 10:44 AM

How did that deal happen?? E-bay?

terd ferguson · 01-22-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

How did that deal happen?? E-bay?

The H.A.M.B.

*LILRED66* · 01-22-2010, 03:53 AM

It must be bitter sweet. I know you will miss her, but she is in good hands.

Woogeroo · 01-22-2010, 05:05 AM

So, is the new owner gonna stop in and give us updates?

-W

NF65Fleetside · 01-22-2010, 01:00 PM

wow, HAMB love all the way in the Netherlands....Im still amazed that the windshield made that journey and didnt break! Pics of the new project!!!!

terd ferguson · 01-22-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NF65Fleetside

wow, HAMB love all the way in the Netherlands....Im still amazed that the windshield made that journey and didnt break! Pics of the new project!!!!

I'm surprised too, it was only wrapped in bubble wrap. For the '55, I'm doing it as a tribute to my dad's '57 he had back in 1959. I've got a two pot intake with split factory exhaust going on soon. It'll be lowered with a dropped axle up front and flipped rear. Tuck & roll inside. Basically all old, nothing new. I'm going for a very early '60s look.

So far, I've done a new wiring harness, all new ignition parts, and rebuilt the stock carb. The two pot setup is going on in a couple of weeks when my split exhaust manifold gets here. Then lowering and interior. And nice paint on down the line after all that.

terd ferguson · 01-22-2010, 01:52 PM

Here's my dad's truck...

72BlckButy · 01-22-2010, 03:22 PM

Glad to hear it made the trip safely; now get the new owner to join the board.

01-22-2010, 01:07 AM	#1
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! I sold my '63 a couple of months ago if you remember. The shipper picked it up on December 4th. It finally made it to The Netherlands a couple of days ago. The new owner is super stoked. I'm glad he's happy and I know he'll really appreciate and take good care of her. I had an extra windshield (along with a bunch of other extra parts) I sent with the truck. I wrapped the windshield in some bubble wrap and put it in the bed. Somehow it made the trip with no cracks or breaks. I'm amazed! I've been messing with my '55 2nd series I got in October since selling the '63. I miss the old one, but love the new one even more if that's possible. Here she is, a stranger in a strange land.... Attached Images __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

01-22-2010, 02:16 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! The new owner following up w/some pics for you is pretty cool. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-22-2010, 03:03 AM	#3
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! I loved that truck. I'd be stoked too if I was the new owner. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

01-22-2010, 10:44 AM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! How did that deal happen?? E-bay? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-22-2010, 03:53 AM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! It must be bitter sweet. I know you will miss her, but she is in good hands.

01-22-2010, 05:05 AM	#8
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! So, is the new owner gonna stop in and give us updates? -W

01-22-2010, 01:00 PM	#9
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! wow, HAMB love all the way in the Netherlands....Im still amazed that the windshield made that journey and didnt break! Pics of the new project!!!!

01-22-2010, 01:52 PM	#11
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! Here's my dad's truck... Attached Images __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

01-22-2010, 03:22 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My '63 finally made it to The Netherlands! Glad to hear it made the trip safely; now get the new owner to join the board. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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