Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68GMCburban · 08-24-2013, 11:21 PM

Alright, a buddy and I went and picked this up today. It's a 1963 GMC shortbed half ton. What has us stumped, is the bed. It's a factory step side bed, but with utility box fenders. They are bolted in just as if they were the normal step side fenders. Is this factory, a dealer added feature, or did someone spend a lot of time to make these fenders look factory made? Any info would be awesome! Here's a few pictures.

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**Clyde65** · 08-25-2013, 09:06 AM

I would say it was a dealer add from an aftermarket company. Looks good to me, is it useable?
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*Sharps40* · 08-25-2013, 09:47 AM

I agree. Factory could easily provide blank bedsides for tool box additions...i.e. blank in so far as the fender bolt holes were not stamped in place.

It'll be absolutely cool when restored!

factorystock · 08-25-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I would say it was a dealer add from an aftermarket company. Looks good to me, is it useable?
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Agreed. When this truck was new, it was sent to aftermarket body builder for conversion such as Pierce. A plumber, electrican or utility company found this set up to be quite functional.

68GMCburban · 08-25-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I would say it was a dealer add from an aftermarket company. Looks good to me, is it useable?
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Definitely useable. We've already got 5 lug disc breaks on the front (last nights project). We're hoping to have it on the road in the next few months. You don't see too many of these things so we're keeping it as it is.
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**Clyde65** · 08-25-2013, 02:19 PM

That is true, good luck with your build, I'll be watching
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jtrichard · 08-25-2013, 02:34 PM

i can't believe its been 15 hours and i am the first to notice that's not a 63 ....that said too bad some jack ass used a crow bar on the left upper door and the latch handle is missing great looking sled though i cant wait till you have more pics and its running down the road again... you are? looking for a pipe vise and a regular vise to put on the back again i hope

68GMCburban · 08-25-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrichard

i can't believe its been 15 hours and i am the first to notice that's not a 63 ....that said to bad some jack ass used a crow bar on the left upper door and the latch handle is missing great looking sled though i cant wait till you have more pics and its running down the road again

The guy I got it from said it was a 63. I don't deal with these too much. What year is it?
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jtrichard · 08-25-2013, 02:46 PM

64 65 or 66 do you have the front sheet metal? post the ser# if you want or you can look it up on this site and get the year.... the way you can tell its after 63 is the doors

padresag · 08-25-2013, 03:06 PM

the ser # it should be on the door post front or top. did you not get the papers with it. they should have the matching nbr on it
ron

68GMCburban · 08-25-2013, 03:07 PM

I didn't get a title with it. I'll run out there and take a look in a little while and see if I can figure it out.
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1963c-10 · 08-25-2013, 05:41 PM

Id make sure a title is ubtainable first before putting alot of work or money into it. I've seen people put alot of money and time into a vehicle to find there are title/vin issues and cannot get them on the road. Its a cool looking truck though and definitley interested in watching the build of it.

richards72chevy · 08-25-2013, 06:11 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...&d=1377468413I would get the title before you invest any time or $ in it.Mine was stolen.I didn't find out until I tracked down the original owner.I got luckey and he didn't want it back and he was willing to sign for a lost title and transfer it over.I paid for all the back tags.Here is a photoshop of mine.

68GMCburban · 08-25-2013, 07:03 PM

Luckily here in oklahkma, it's really easy to get a title. It's no big deal here.
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61_FL_Apache · 08-25-2013, 09:38 PM

That's very cool!! I would leave it the way it is.. It looks like someone made a vise mount too.

JWheeler331 · 08-26-2013, 02:17 PM

Man...you guys know it all. Almost every day I am amazed at some of the things yall know.

68GMCburban · 08-30-2013, 10:29 AM

Alright, I'm having trouble with finding out exactly what year this thing is. I used vinwiz.com which has always worked for me, but this time, it told me that this thing is a 1961, which even I know isn't right. So here's the vin- 1001PF13551A
So if anybody knows how to decode that, I would appreciate it! Thanks!

padresag · 08-30-2013, 10:47 AM

p is for pontiac and f is for 64-66
http://6066gmcguy.com/VinNumber.html
ron

68GMCburban · 08-30-2013, 11:08 AM

I just had the idea of calling the tag agency, found out it's a 64.

08-24-2013, 11:21 PM	#1
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. Alright, a buddy and I went and picked this up today. It's a 1963 GMC shortbed half ton. What has us stumped, is the bed. It's a factory step side bed, but with utility box fenders. They are bolted in just as if they were the normal step side fenders. Is this factory, a dealer added feature, or did someone spend a lot of time to make these fenders look factory made? Any info would be awesome! Here's a few pictures. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

08-25-2013, 09:06 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. I would say it was a dealer add from an aftermarket company. Looks good to me, is it useable? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-25-2013, 09:47 AM	#3
Sharps40 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: here Posts: 2,408	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. I agree. Factory could easily provide blank bedsides for tool box additions...i.e. blank in so far as the fender bolt holes were not stamped in place. It'll be absolutely cool when restored!

08-25-2013, 02:19 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. That is true, good luck with your build, I'll be watching Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-25-2013, 02:34 PM	#7
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. i can't believe its been 15 hours and i am the first to notice that's not a 63 ....that said too bad some jack ass used a crow bar on the left upper door and the latch handle is missing great looking sled though i cant wait till you have more pics and its running down the road again... you are? looking for a pipe vise and a regular vise to put on the back again i hope Last edited by jtrichard; 08-25-2013 at 02:41 PM.

08-25-2013, 02:46 PM	#9
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. 64 65 or 66 do you have the front sheet metal? post the ser# if you want or you can look it up on this site and get the year.... the way you can tell its after 63 is the doors

08-25-2013, 03:06 PM	#10
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. the ser # it should be on the door post front or top. did you not get the papers with it. they should have the matching nbr on it ron

08-25-2013, 03:07 PM	#11
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. I didn't get a title with it. I'll run out there and take a look in a little while and see if I can figure it out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

08-25-2013, 05:41 PM	#12
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. Id make sure a title is ubtainable first before putting alot of work or money into it. I've seen people put alot of money and time into a vehicle to find there are title/vin issues and cannot get them on the road. Its a cool looking truck though and definitley interested in watching the build of it. __________________ 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

08-25-2013, 06:11 PM	#13
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...&d=1377468413I would get the title before you invest any time or $ in it.Mine was stolen.I didn't find out until I tracked down the original owner.I got luckey and he didn't want it back and he was willing to sign for a lost title and transfer it over.I paid for all the back tags.Here is a photoshop of mine. Attached Images

08-25-2013, 07:03 PM	#14
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. Luckily here in oklahkma, it's really easy to get a title. It's no big deal here. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

08-25-2013, 08:45 PM	#15
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08-25-2013, 09:38 PM	#16
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. That's very cool!! I would leave it the way it is.. It looks like someone made a vise mount too. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

08-26-2013, 02:17 PM	#17
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. Man...you guys know it all. Almost every day I am amazed at some of the things yall know. __________________ Our 1965 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...79#post6204879

08-30-2013, 10:29 AM	#18
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. Alright, I'm having trouble with finding out exactly what year this thing is. I used vinwiz.com which has always worked for me, but this time, it told me that this thing is a 1961, which even I know isn't right. So here's the vin- 1001PF13551A So if anybody knows how to decode that, I would appreciate it! Thanks! __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more



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08-30-2013, 10:47 AM	#19
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. p is for pontiac and f is for 64-66 http://6066gmcguy.com/VinNumber.html ron

08-30-2013, 11:08 AM	#20
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Factory or not? 1963 GMC shortbed utility. I just had the idea of calling the tag agency, found out it's a 64. __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

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