07-23-2009, 09:32 PM | #1 |
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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.
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07-23-2009, 09:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!
More pics...
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07-23-2009, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!
...and more pics...
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07-23-2009, 09:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: Got My '63 GMC Today!
...and a couple more for good measure.
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07-23-2009, 10:07 PM | #5 |
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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).
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07-23-2009, 10:53 PM | #6 |
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Definitely a nice score......congrats.
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07-23-2009, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys!
It's next to impossible to find an old GMC here in Ohio. I only remember seeing 1 other in this body style. I wasn't really looking for an old truck it was just an opportunity purchase but once my buddy sent me some pics I knew I needed it
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((..)) ((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; 07-23-2009 at 11:17 PM. |
07-23-2009, 11:20 PM | #8 |
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Wow I've never seen plaid valve covers! congrats on the new trucks!! Enjoy the project
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07-23-2009, 11:34 PM | #9 |
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Welcome aboard and nice score. Keep us updated with your plans and progress.
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07-23-2009, 11:37 PM | #10 |
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Holy cow! Custom Cab GMC with plaid valve covers.....SCORE!!!!!
Nice job man! Are you gonna keep the V-6 in there?
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07-23-2009, 11:38 PM | #11 |
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That is a nice looking GMC. You don't see them in that good of condition often. Keep us posted on your progress.
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07-24-2009, 12:25 AM | #12 |
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Nice score. Whats your plans for it?
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07-24-2009, 01:11 AM | #13 |
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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.
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07-24-2009, 01:34 AM | #14 |
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I cant find a thing wrong with that plan!
Keep updating..
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Awesome GMC! Your plan sounds good.
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07-24-2009, 07:55 AM | #16 |
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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
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07-24-2009, 08:21 AM | #17 |
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Great looking '63!
BTW... get your buddy on the board!
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07-24-2009, 08:27 AM | #18 |
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Very nice looking custom rig. nice score.
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07-24-2009, 08:40 AM | #19 |
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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 ?
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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.
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Quote:
You can see the split in this picture and here is a cut away shot.
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Nice score man....lot of '63's popping up lately....
Plans sound good....Keeping it 8-lug ?
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Dude, Good Catch! Mac.
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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.
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((..)) ((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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You may already know this but I thought I would pass it along just in case you didn't. This site has a ton of info on the GMC and the V-6..
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/
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