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Jack's Garage · 03-29-2011, 11:49 PM

Howdy. I just picked this truck up over the weekend. There is so much information here. I've spend a couple days just checking out builds and threads.
I do have a question though. I have a friend that is scraping a 1980 1/2 ton and he said I can have the front end to upgrade to disc brakes and power steering and power brakes. I am thinking of just swapping the whole cross member. I have seen some people do that without problems but what I want to know is if I want to keep 6 lug wheels can I just change the rotors from 5 lug to 6 lug? Will that be a problem? What are the advantages of 5 lug VS 6 lug?

And how do I add a picture?

**Captainfab** · 03-30-2011, 12:46 AM

Welcome to the forum

As long as that truck has the 1.250" thick rotors you can buy aftermarket 6 lug rotors for thos spindles. There';s really no advantage other than you don't have to convert your rear end to 5 lug. If you haven't already check out this thread. Lots of front disc brake info in there......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260

As for adding pics, if you want to upload them from your computer, just scroll down from the text box to where it says 'Manage Attachments' and click on that. Then click on 'Browse' and find your pic on your computer. If you have your pics on a hosting site you will use this icon at the top of the text box

Stepside65 · 03-30-2011, 01:01 AM

Welcome to the board from south New Mexico. We love pics around here
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Jack's Garage · 03-30-2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks Captainfab

Here it is:

It needs "some"

work

awbrown · 03-30-2011, 08:19 AM

I like it !!! is it a 63?? I used to find trucks like that and could not keep from the urge to see if it runs and drives ...

Str8axle · 03-30-2011, 09:10 AM

Welcome, great start for a project you have there. Looking forward to progress pics as things develope.

Ray
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Stepside65 · 03-30-2011, 10:04 AM

Might want to check the vin on it. The grill is definitely not from a 63 but is nice. If you want a 63 grill I'll trade you mine. It's a little beat up but salvagable.

**aerotruk63** · 03-30-2011, 10:15 AM

VIN should start with 3C1404 and should have a coil spring front suspension.

Jack's Garage · 03-30-2011, 10:41 AM

Yeah its a 63. The VIN is 3C1440146560. It looks like its been pieced together a bit. I think the grill is a 62? I can't wait to dig into it.

onequickchevy · 03-30-2011, 10:43 AM

Welcome to the forum, nice to have another 63 around!

**Clyde65** · 03-30-2011, 11:52 AM

Welcome from the Republic of Texas! nice truck!

PAPA KENT · 03-30-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack's Garage

Yeah its a 63. The VIN is 3C1440146560. It looks like its been pieced together a bit. I think the grill is a 62? I can't wait to dig into it.

welcome to the forum! 62 grills used a single headlight,60's and 61's used a dual headlight,yours looks like a 60 grill.nice truck.

Dinos63 · 03-30-2011, 03:46 PM

Welcome kat!!

lil hoodlum · 03-30-2011, 06:15 PM

That is indeed a 1960 grill. The 1961 grill has chevrolet in the opening.

Nice project by the way and

Keith

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 03-31-2011, 05:44 PM

Welcome from the Hoosier state.......HEMMIT

Slow Build · 03-31-2011, 06:36 PM

Welcome from sunny and broke California.

That radiator looks narrow. I don't think it's the right one.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-31-2011, 07:00 PM

Welcome from NC!

**pdxhall** · 03-31-2011, 07:04 PM

Welcome from Portland, Or. Looks like you've got a great project.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-31-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onequickchevy

Welcome to the forum, nice to have another 63 around!

I agree, welcome !

63sbssbbw · 04-01-2011, 08:01 AM

Me too

**aerotruk63** · 04-01-2011, 10:29 AM

Me three!

1restorick · 04-01-2011, 08:55 PM

Me four!!

Driveway Dreams · 04-01-2011, 10:42 PM

Me five! And about it needing "some" work...I think it looks pretty dang good. Very solid start to a project.

Rich 5150 69 · 04-01-2011, 10:45 PM

Me six, way cool.

**DPowers** · 04-01-2011, 11:12 PM

Welcome to the site.

03-29-2011, 11:49 PM	#1
Jack's Garage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 13	New to the board 63 Chev Howdy. I just picked this truck up over the weekend. There is so much information here. I've spend a couple days just checking out builds and threads. I do have a question though. I have a friend that is scraping a 1980 1/2 ton and he said I can have the front end to upgrade to disc brakes and power steering and power brakes. I am thinking of just swapping the whole cross member. I have seen some people do that without problems but what I want to know is if I want to keep 6 lug wheels can I just change the rotors from 5 lug to 6 lug? Will that be a problem? What are the advantages of 5 lug VS 6 lug? And how do I add a picture?

03-30-2011, 12:46 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Welcome to the forum As long as that truck has the 1.250" thick rotors you can buy aftermarket 6 lug rotors for thos spindles. There';s really no advantage other than you don't have to convert your rear end to 5 lug. If you haven't already check out this thread. Lots of front disc brake info in there...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260 As for adding pics, if you want to upload them from your computer, just scroll down from the text box to where it says 'Manage Attachments' and click on that. Then click on 'Browse' and find your pic on your computer. If you have your pics on a hosting site you will use this icon at the top of the text box __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-30-2011, 01:01 AM	#3
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Welcome to the board from south New Mexico. We love pics around here Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

03-30-2011, 02:19 AM	#4
Jack's Garage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 13	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Thanks Captainfab Here it is: It needs "some" work Attached Images

03-30-2011, 08:19 AM	#5
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: New to the board 63 Chev I like it !!! is it a 63?? I used to find trucks like that and could not keep from the urge to see if it runs and drives ...

03-30-2011, 09:10 AM	#6
Str8axle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 234	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Welcome, great start for a project you have there. Looking forward to progress pics as things develope. Ray Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2011, 10:04 AM	#7
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Might want to check the vin on it. The grill is definitely not from a 63 but is nice. If you want a 63 grill I'll trade you mine. It's a little beat up but salvagable. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor Last edited by Stepside65; 03-30-2011 at 10:43 AM. Reason: Can't type this early in the morning

03-30-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: New to the board 63 Chev VIN should start with 3C1404 and should have a coil spring front suspension. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-30-2011, 10:41 AM	#9
Jack's Garage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 13	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Yeah its a 63. The VIN is 3C1440146560. It looks like its been pieced together a bit. I think the grill is a 62? I can't wait to dig into it. Last edited by Jack's Garage; 03-30-2011 at 10:42 AM.

03-30-2011, 10:43 AM	#10
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Welcome to the forum, nice to have another 63 around! __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

03-30-2011, 11:52 AM	#11
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03-30-2011, 03:46 PM	#13
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03-30-2011, 06:15 PM	#14
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,705	Re: New to the board 63 Chev That is indeed a 1960 grill. The 1961 grill has chevrolet in the opening. Nice project by the way and Keith

03-31-2011, 05:44 PM	#15
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Welcome from the Hoosier state.......HEMMIT

03-31-2011, 06:36 PM	#16
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: New to the board 63 Chev Welcome from sunny and broke California. That radiator looks narrow. I don't think it's the right one. __________________ 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.



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03-31-2011, 07:00 PM	#17
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03-31-2011, 07:04 PM	#18
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04-01-2011, 08:01 AM	#20
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04-01-2011, 10:29 AM	#21
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04-01-2011, 08:55 PM	#22
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04-01-2011, 10:42 PM	#23
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04-01-2011, 10:45 PM	#24
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