How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tobytuttle · 03-22-2012, 08:14 PM

RAN ACROSS THIS YEARS AGO AND FINALLY GOT THE GUY TO A PRICE....ALL ORIGINAL v6 ....LOW MILEAGE LIKE 70K HE SAID HIS DAD HAD IT SINCE IT WAS NEW AND CLAIMS THERE WAS ONLY LIKE 10 BUILT......THERES ALOT OF EXPERTS OUT THERE ON THIS STYLE...SO WHAT YA THINK ?

Greg63 · 03-22-2012, 08:27 PM

I think the trim around the drivers side rear door window has got to be ultra rare. It isnt like a '60-'63 door and it isn't like a '64-'66 door.
Greg

1963c-10 · 03-23-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg63

I think the trim around the drivers side rear door window has got to be ultra rare. It isnt like a '60-'63 door and it isn't like a '64-'66 door.
Greg

The front door trim is the same as any 60-63 trim, its the rear trim that is rare

jonzcustomshop · 03-23-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg63

I think the trim around the drivers side rear door window has got to be ultra rare. It isnt like a '60-'63 door and it isn't like a '64-'66 door.
Greg

if you look closely that is a cut down 60-63 door, 60-61's most all the coach companies used a cut down front door for the rear..some stageways started the straight post rear door in 61 I think.

the wheelbase should be the common 127 lwb, with the cab cut into the front of a long box.

so is it a napco as well?

if so the 5k is probably pretty reasonable.. sounds like the guy might have done some research, otherwise he would probably want less than 1500 for it, my experience has been that with finding crews....

10 built.... no one has production #'s for crew cabs that I am aware of.. it is all conjecture until someone comes up with printed proof.
I would expect production to be low, but not that low.

jbgroby · 03-22-2012, 09:02 PM

Yes it is rare, save it and restore it.

**jocko** · 03-22-2012, 09:12 PM

cool! wow, that is a SHORT bed - is truck on a normal LWB 1 (or perhaps 3/4) ton frame? i.e. longer cab+shorter shortbed (+8 lugs)? Would be awesome to save the door art somehow, or at least take close pics to reproduce it maybe... Thanks for posting.

tobytuttle · 03-22-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

cool! wow, that is a SHORT bed - is truck on a normal LWB 1 (or perhaps 3/4) ton frame? i.e. longer cab+shorter shortbed (+8 lugs)? Would be awesome to save the door art somehow, or at least take close pics to reproduce it maybe... Thanks for posting.

its a 3/4 ton 4x4...and actually in nice shape considering the age, and u can tell it aint been in alaska too long....our climate has ate up and killed all old trucks and cars

richards72chevy · 03-22-2012, 09:22 PM

How much does he want for it?

tobytuttle · 03-22-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

How much does he want for it?

5 grand

perro13 · 03-22-2012, 09:22 PM

love it

**jocko** · 03-22-2012, 09:33 PM

Oooh... that hurts. I hope there's a $2000 snowplow setup out of the frame of the picture...

tobytuttle · 03-22-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Oooh... that hurts. I hope there's a $2000 snowplow setup out of the frame of the picture...

LOL.. ya no plow....really its not a bad price..but to do it right for restoring you'd have 30 grand into it (or 40) depending how much u wanted to trick it out....its sad he was thinking selling it to some dude that wanted to make a backwoods 4x4 out of it....that made me sick....

**jocko** · 03-22-2012, 09:43 PM

Yeah - I can't talk, I've been looking at a Cheyenne Super for about 3 months right now that I can't afford and it doesn't even run...

If YOU like it - GO FOR IT, we'll all live vicariously through you. Sometimes ya gotta pay a little extra for the rare stuff, and in the long run, it's worth it. When you're done, you have a very unique truck.

Slow Build · 03-22-2012, 10:05 PM

Here are a few items from this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=crew+cab

YBNORML · 03-22-2012, 10:02 PM

I would buy it. As you said, most of the trucks in your area have long ago been destroyed.

k1rodeoboater · 03-22-2012, 10:11 PM

well it is definitely repairable...The price is a bit of a punch in the gut but there aren't many crew cabs around anymore, so that does bump the price up some. You can see if he'd come down a bit on it some, but he'll probably pull the "emotional attachment" line on you. It never hurts to try to haggle. If it is completely complete inside, and more or less unmolested, and the engine runs, then it's not such a bad deal. If you need a new engine, trans, and transfer case for it that will start adding up the $$$ quickly.

burbluv · 03-22-2012, 10:35 PM

I love it! And I love that it is a 4X4! I say restore it to completely original. You will never see one like it anywhere and in original state with those options and it's rarity I would think it could pull in premium cash if you ever wanted to. It's the Facebook stock of 60-66 trucks.

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A.T. RockDriller · 03-22-2012, 10:48 PM

Toby.....

GET IT!!!!

If you have the means to seriously consider buyin' this thing....then I can say for sure....You won't be sorry.
I've seen a few....quite a few, but I can't remember seeing one with the Custom Cab option on it.....
Dang, that could be a very fine truck.

Man....sure...it needs work, but IMO, it's damn near priceless.

We'd love to see more pic's....(while you're doing your frame off)...

66Gilbert · 03-22-2012, 11:03 PM

Buy it before the owner changes his mind and finds out what it is really worth. $5000 is nothing compared to what I have seen for crew cabs that are in pretty bad shape and not even a 4x4. Would like to see more pictures of this.

**MisterC** · 03-22-2012, 10:54 PM

x2 What Rockdriller said. Do NOT let that one get away or it will haunt you for the rest of your days. Beg and/or borrow to get what it takes to get that one.

likaroc13 · 03-23-2012, 12:42 AM

very cool find! wish i had that kinda luck to come across these things...i agree that if possible, you should definitely snag that thing

1963c-10 · 03-23-2012, 09:22 AM

So might be the same door trim front and rear then. I have a set for my 63 chevy, just haven't gotten around to installing them yet.

LT1 Burb · 03-23-2012, 09:28 AM

There was more than 10 made, I know where 2 of them were in this small town.

**special-K** · 03-23-2012, 09:32 AM

That's a rare truck alright. And,it's even more rare being a custom with trim modified for it and all. Add to that it's a 3/4t 4wd!!. I dig the Palamino Tan. That truck is screaming to be restored back to original. I see that as a potential top end truck,meaning top end collector bucks. Knowing what I do about Alaska prices that's cheap! I say it's a sensible price in the lower 48. Gotta look at what it is. And,if you don't know what you're looking at,don't worry,cuz people who know their stuff sure do.

jonzcustomshop · 03-23-2012, 09:45 AM

here is the big crew picture thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...crewcab&page=1
I have to update it, I have a lot more pics since I posted last on there...

palimino tan 456 gmc 4x4 restored...

03-22-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
tobytuttle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 412	How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? RAN ACROSS THIS YEARS AGO AND FINALLY GOT THE GUY TO A PRICE....ALL ORIGINAL v6 ....LOW MILEAGE LIKE 70K HE SAID HIS DAD HAD IT SINCE IT WAS NEW AND CLAIMS THERE WAS ONLY LIKE 10 BUILT......THERES ALOT OF EXPERTS OUT THERE ON THIS STYLE...SO WHAT YA THINK ?

03-22-2012, 08:27 PM	#2
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? I think the trim around the drivers side rear door window has got to be ultra rare. It isnt like a '60-'63 door and it isn't like a '64-'66 door. Greg __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

03-22-2012, 09:02 PM	#5
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? Yes it is rare, save it and restore it. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-22-2012, 09:12 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? cool! wow, that is a SHORT bed - is truck on a normal LWB 1 (or perhaps 3/4) ton frame? i.e. longer cab+shorter shortbed (+8 lugs)? Would be awesome to save the door art somehow, or at least take close pics to reproduce it maybe... Thanks for posting.

03-22-2012, 09:22 PM	#8
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? How much does he want for it?

03-22-2012, 09:22 PM	#10
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? love it

03-22-2012, 09:33 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? Oooh... that hurts. I hope there's a $2000 snowplow setup out of the frame of the picture...

03-22-2012, 09:43 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? Yeah - I can't talk, I've been looking at a Cheyenne Super for about 3 months right now that I can't afford and it doesn't even run... If YOU like it - GO FOR IT, we'll all live vicariously through you. Sometimes ya gotta pay a little extra for the rare stuff, and in the long run, it's worth it. When you're done, you have a very unique truck.

03-22-2012, 10:05 PM	#14
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? Here are a few items from this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=crew+cab Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-22-2012, 10:02 PM	#15
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? I would buy it. As you said, most of the trucks in your area have long ago been destroyed. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-22-2012, 10:11 PM	#16
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? well it is definitely repairable...The price is a bit of a punch in the gut but there aren't many crew cabs around anymore, so that does bump the price up some. You can see if he'd come down a bit on it some, but he'll probably pull the "emotional attachment" line on you. It never hurts to try to haggle. If it is completely complete inside, and more or less unmolested, and the engine runs, then it's not such a bad deal. If you need a new engine, trans, and transfer case for it that will start adding up the $$$ quickly. __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

03-22-2012, 10:35 PM	#17
burbluv Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Ramon California Posts: 325	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? I love it! And I love that it is a 4X4! I say restore it to completely original. You will never see one like it anywhere and in original state with those options and it's rarity I would think it could pull in premium cash if you ever wanted to. It's the Facebook stock of 60-66 trucks. Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2012, 10:48 PM	#18
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? Toby..... GET IT!!!! If you have the means to seriously consider buyin' this thing....then I can say for sure....You won't be sorry. I've seen a few....quite a few, but I can't remember seeing one with the Custom Cab option on it..... Dang, that could be a very fine truck. Man....sure...it needs work, but IMO, it's damn near priceless. We'd love to see more pic's....(while you're doing your frame off)... __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

03-22-2012, 11:03 PM	#19
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? Buy it before the owner changes his mind and finds out what it is really worth. $5000 is nothing compared to what I have seen for crew cabs that are in pretty bad shape and not even a 4x4. Would like to see more pictures of this. Last edited by 66Gilbert; 03-22-2012 at 11:16 PM.

03-22-2012, 10:54 PM	#20
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? x2 What Rockdriller said. Do NOT let that one get away or it will haunt you for the rest of your days. Beg and/or borrow to get what it takes to get that one. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894



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03-23-2012, 12:42 AM	#21
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? very cool find! wish i had that kinda luck to come across these things...i agree that if possible, you should definitely snag that thing __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

03-23-2012, 09:22 AM	#22
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? So might be the same door trim front and rear then. I have a set for my 63 chevy, just haven't gotten around to installing them yet. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-23-2012, 09:28 AM	#23
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03-23-2012, 09:32 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? That's a rare truck alright. And,it's even more rare being a custom with trim modified for it and all. Add to that it's a 3/4t 4wd!!. I dig the Palamino Tan. That truck is screaming to be restored back to original. I see that as a potential top end truck,meaning top end collector bucks. Knowing what I do about Alaska prices that's cheap! I say it's a sensible price in the lower 48. Gotta look at what it is. And,if you don't know what you're looking at,don't worry,cuz people who know their stuff sure do. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-23-2012, 09:45 AM	#25
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: How rare is this 63 crew cab shortbed? here is the big crew picture thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...crewcab&page=1 I have to update it, I have a lot more pics since I posted last on there... palimino tan 456 gmc 4x4 restored... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

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