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typhoon200 · 03-09-2011, 04:18 PM

hello all! im new to this forum and new to the classic truck scene as well lol. i just purchased a 1963 Chevy C10 2WD pickup. i have always wanted one of these trucks and for one curtain reason....to slam! i have alot in mind for it and may be asking some questions in the future. hope to meet some great people here and share in this great passion for cars and classic chevy trucks

markeb01 · 03-09-2011, 04:20 PM

Welcome! Post some pics when you can, everybody here loves pictures.

**Clyde65** · 03-09-2011, 04:31 PM

welcome, you have come to the right place, check out the vendor area for some great deals on stuff to make your dream a reality, man Now I sound like a stinking salesman....

typhoon200 · 03-09-2011, 04:57 PM

thanks guys! i will post pics when i get home. the plan is to lay rockers on 24's with a 454 big block and converting to right-hand-drive. LOL

1/2Dozen · 03-09-2011, 06:57 PM

Cool man another welcome from IA!

**Clyde65** · 03-09-2011, 07:17 PM

convert to RHD? Why?

**aerotruk63** · 03-09-2011, 07:38 PM

Welcome and have fun with your project. Everyone here is really helpful.

61_FL_Apache · 03-09-2011, 09:10 PM

Right hand drive would be unique here. I dont think I have seen one of those yet.

Welcome by the way!!

typhoon200 · 03-09-2011, 09:38 PM

thanks all for the welcomes! and to answer why right hand drive....because i have always wanted a right hand drive vehicle! i think it would really turn heads and set my truck apart for all others in this vintage. plus this one is about as easy as it gets. the dash is perfectly the same from one side to the other so just flip the glove box with the instrument cluster and as for steering linkage, they make all the parts needed for this from GM. so that will be a simple bolt on conversion also.

anywho...here are the pics of my new baby! all original and all complete. no missing trim or broken lenses. staight six with 3 on the tree. gave $400 bucks for her. it ran a year ago but i havent attempted to start it yet.

Big Fenders · 03-09-2011, 09:55 PM

You might want to re-think that right hand drive...
Bob

brown dirty flip · 03-09-2011, 09:58 PM

Beautiful truck u got there son! NICE!

typhoon200 · 03-09-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Fenders

You might want to re-think that right hand drive...
Bob

can i ask why?

*62GMC* · 03-10-2011, 12:15 AM

All you guys with auto lifts in your garage make me so jealous LOL!
Trade ya for two old jack stands and a pair of 1970's model ramps

Seriously though that's a sweet find for a sweet dream!

ChevyTruckGuy · 03-10-2011, 12:21 AM

Good Deal!

Rich 5150 69 · 03-10-2011, 12:26 AM

Coo, welcome to the site.l

**Captainfab** · 03-10-2011, 01:34 AM

Welcome to the forum

That's a very nice '63! Keep the updates and pics coming.

CVA59 · 03-10-2011, 10:27 AM

Welcome aboard!

*lakeroadster* · 03-10-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by typhoon200

... the plan is to lay rockers on 24's with a 454 big block and converting to right-hand-drive. LOL

Dare To Be Different.... atta boy!

There is a guy over on the C10 Forum doing a right hand drive conversion. Here is a link boddydroppedc10's thread

Big Fenders · 03-10-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by typhoon200

can i ask why?

When I build something I build it as I want it but I also keep in mind when I sell will anyone else like what Iv'e done. To me and I said me,right hand drive isn't too desireable modification to have. But having said all of that,build it your way its your ride.
Bob

old cruiser · 03-11-2011, 04:45 AM

Dare to be different hey.Cool. Right hand drive conversion wouldn,t be that hard as over here all the chev trucks were like that until all this extra importing we,re doing. I,m on the same track as you thats why I,m keeping mine left hand drive.

creep · 03-11-2011, 10:37 AM

Sweet, another slammed long bed. Watch out, we're taking over this place!

03-09-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
typhoon200 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 5	new member with a dream! hello all! im new to this forum and new to the classic truck scene as well lol. i just purchased a 1963 Chevy C10 2WD pickup. i have always wanted one of these trucks and for one curtain reason....to slam! i have alot in mind for it and may be asking some questions in the future. hope to meet some great people here and share in this great passion for cars and classic chevy trucks

03-09-2011, 04:20 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: new member with a dream! Welcome! Post some pics when you can, everybody here loves pictures.

03-09-2011, 04:31 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: new member with a dream! welcome, you have come to the right place, check out the vendor area for some great deals on stuff to make your dream a reality, man Now I sound like a stinking salesman.... __________________ 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!*

03-09-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
typhoon200 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 5	Re: new member with a dream! thanks guys! i will post pics when i get home. the plan is to lay rockers on 24's with a 454 big block and converting to right-hand-drive. LOL

03-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#5
1/2Dozen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 237	Re: new member with a dream! Cool man another welcome from IA! __________________ 66 suburban 51 Merc 2 door coupe 38 Chevy Business Coupe (gf's) 76 Airstream Sovereign

03-09-2011, 07:17 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: new member with a dream! convert to RHD? Why? __________________ 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!*

03-09-2011, 07:38 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: new member with a dream! Welcome and have fun with your project. Everyone here is really helpful. __________________ 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

03-09-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: new member with a dream! Right hand drive would be unique here. I dont think I have seen one of those yet. Welcome by the way!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-09-2011, 09:38 PM	#9
typhoon200 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 5	Re: new member with a dream! thanks all for the welcomes! and to answer why right hand drive....because i have always wanted a right hand drive vehicle! i think it would really turn heads and set my truck apart for all others in this vintage. plus this one is about as easy as it gets. the dash is perfectly the same from one side to the other so just flip the glove box with the instrument cluster and as for steering linkage, they make all the parts needed for this from GM. so that will be a simple bolt on conversion also. anywho...here are the pics of my new baby! all original and all complete. no missing trim or broken lenses. staight six with 3 on the tree. gave $400 bucks for her. it ran a year ago but i havent attempted to start it yet.

03-09-2011, 09:55 PM	#10
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: new member with a dream! You might want to re-think that right hand drive... Bob

03-09-2011, 09:58 PM	#11
brown dirty flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Citrus Heights Ca. Posts: 45	Re: new member with a dream! Beautiful truck u got there son! NICE!

03-10-2011, 12:15 AM	#13
62GMC Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 48	Re: new member with a dream! All you guys with auto lifts in your garage make me so jealous LOL! Trade ya for two old jack stands and a pair of 1970's model ramps Seriously though that's a sweet find for a sweet dream!

03-10-2011, 12:21 AM	#14
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: new member with a dream! Good Deal! __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

03-10-2011, 12:26 AM	#15
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03-10-2011, 01:34 AM	#16
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03-10-2011, 10:27 AM	#17
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03-11-2011, 04:45 AM	#20
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: new member with a dream! Dare to be different hey.Cool. Right hand drive conversion wouldn,t be that hard as over here all the chev trucks were like that until all this extra importing we,re doing. I,m on the same track as you thats why I,m keeping mine left hand drive.

03-11-2011, 10:37 AM	#21
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: new member with a dream! Sweet, another slammed long bed. Watch out, we're taking over this place! __________________ ((..)) ((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.

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