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71 GMCDRVR · 11-18-2011, 06:02 AM

Hey guys, I have what might be a dumb question but here goes anyway. I'm a 67-72 guy but have always liked the 60 -66 as well, I am currently looking into picking up a 63(thats what I was told the year was) c10 but it has "cat eyes" for lack of a better term. my question is did they make this style hood in 63? or is it an earlier year???? A little info would be greatly appreciated seeing as how cluless I am concerning the first series C10 Thanks in advance for your time

Imperial Kustom · 11-18-2011, 06:31 AM

That hood would be for a 60-61. If it is a '60, it should have vertical grilles inside the "cateyes". '61 will have crosses, kind of a four pointed star.
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71 GMCDRVR · 11-18-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperial Kustom

That hood would be for a 60-61. If it is a '60, it should have vertical grilles inside the "cateyes". '61 will have crosses, kind of a four pointed star.
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So if it is actually a 63 it just has a earlier hood on it??

Imperial Kustom · 11-18-2011, 07:09 AM

That may be the case.
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protrash64 · 11-18-2011, 10:50 AM

Dont look at the hood. Front suspension in '63 is a-arm set-up. 60-62 has torsion bars; this will be the dead-give-away.

MOJO1963GMC · 11-18-2011, 11:40 AM

You are talking about the pods right and not a GMC hood? GMC hoods and Chevy hoods have different park lights. The GMC parking lights are called catseyes. Not as obvious as the pods from 60-61

**aerotruk63** · 11-18-2011, 01:11 PM

Pop the hood, Mechanical Clutch and single line master 1963
Non torsion front suspension 63
Ladder type frame, no X in the center 63
12 Bolt diff 63
230-283 63
fawn interior if it hasn't been repainted 63
VIN # on the windshield post starts with 3C then it's a 63

Here it is the perfect year!

1963c-10 · 11-18-2011, 01:23 PM

63 frame will have the coil spring front end. The VIN is the only sure way to tell what the cab is

71 GMCDRVR · 11-18-2011, 04:32 PM

Hey thanks alot for the info guys

I can't wait to get my hands on this truck and start complete build on it. The body is super straight and all the glass is in good shape. but thats about all thats there. no interior (at all) and no drive train but for 400 bucks i can't go wrong!!!

I guess I'll be lurking around the 60-66 forum as well, does that make me a two timer

Dustin07 · 11-18-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

I guess I'll be lurking around the 60-66 forum as well, does that make me a two timer

no it makes you polyamorous..

71 GMCDRVR · 11-18-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin07

no it makes you polyamorous..

Is that anything like a polygamist?? if so that makes sense, my wife is always accusing me of "screwing around" on her with my truck already.

**aerotruk63** · 11-18-2011, 06:10 PM

One of the many rules here.

If a registered member supplies pictures to aid you in your research, you MUST post your own pictures of said subject matter in the greatest of haste. Failure to do so will result in an unofficial ban in the 60-66 forum!

I'm just relaying the rules here!lol

71 GMCDRVR · 11-18-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

One of the many rules here.

If a registered member supplies pictures to aid you in your research, you MUST post your own pictures of said subject matter in the greatest of haste. Failure to do so will result in an unofficial ban in the 60-66 forum!

I'm just relaying the rules here!lol

Man you guys are strict here on the 60-66

I wont have a day off until thanksgiving, and that weekend I have some body work to get done on my 71. But as soon as I can get out to my buddies house (whose son is selling me the truck) I will snap a few pics for you guys. But thanks for the pics and info aerotruck, it really helped out

And don't ban me I havn't even officially joined the 60-66 scene

MOJO1963GMC · 11-18-2011, 06:22 PM

We prolly wont ban you , but there will be some hazing involved.

Dustin07 · 11-18-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

Is that anything like a polygamist?? if so that makes sense, my wife is always accusing me of "screwing around" on her with my truck already.

haha it just means your capable of loving more than one

means you're more evolved than the general population.

Str8axle · 11-18-2011, 07:31 PM

You could have your own tv show and call it "Sister Wives". Oh, wait. Maybe that's been done already.....

Rich 5150 69 · 11-18-2011, 08:24 PM

Now his wife will really accuse him of two timing.......:

Rooster's 67 · 11-19-2011, 12:24 AM

new show...."sister trucks"

71 GMCDRVR · 11-19-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster's 67

new show...."sister trucks"

I hope it is a 63 and and just has the earlier hood, but either way I cannot wait to cheat with an older woman
..wait are we still talkin bout trucks???

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-19-2011, 06:10 PM

Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351107

71 GMCDRVR · 11-20-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351107

Awesome link brother thanks a million!! you guy's have all been a great help

hopefully over the weekend holiday I can get by to snap a couple pics of the truck in question

and get them posted. I think the truck is a 63 with an earlier hood on it

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-21-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

Awesome link brother thanks a million!! you guy's have all been a great help

hopefully over the weekend holiday I can get by to snap a couple pics of the truck in question

and get them posted. I think the truck is a 63 with an earlier hood on it

No problem Bud. We are here to help!

1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327764

1960-66 Chevy/GMC Truck Frame Diagram
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=325736&page=2

The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Factory Correct Restoration Thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488680

11-18-2011, 06:02 AM	#1
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	stupid question Hey guys, I have what might be a dumb question but here goes anyway. I'm a 67-72 guy but have always liked the 60 -66 as well, I am currently looking into picking up a 63(thats what I was told the year was) c10 but it has "cat eyes" for lack of a better term. my question is did they make this style hood in 63? or is it an earlier year???? A little info would be greatly appreciated seeing as how cluless I am concerning the first series C10 Thanks in advance for your time __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

11-18-2011, 06:31 AM	#2
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: stupid question That hood would be for a 60-61. If it is a '60, it should have vertical grilles inside the "cateyes". '61 will have crosses, kind of a four pointed star. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.

11-18-2011, 07:09 AM	#4
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: stupid question That may be the case. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.

11-18-2011, 10:50 AM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: stupid question Dont look at the hood. Front suspension in '63 is a-arm set-up. 60-62 has torsion bars; this will be the dead-give-away. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-18-2011, 11:40 AM	#6
MOJO1963GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 89	Re: stupid question You are talking about the pods right and not a GMC hood? GMC hoods and Chevy hoods have different park lights. The GMC parking lights are called catseyes. Not as obvious as the pods from 60-61

11-18-2011, 01:11 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: stupid question Pop the hood, Mechanical Clutch and single line master 1963 Non torsion front suspension 63 Ladder type frame, no X in the center 63 12 Bolt diff 63 230-283 63 fawn interior if it hasn't been repainted 63 VIN # on the windshield post starts with 3C then it's a 63 Here it is the perfect year! __________________ 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 Last edited by aerotruk63; 11-18-2011 at 01:42 PM.

11-18-2011, 01:23 PM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: stupid question 63 frame will have the coil spring front end. The VIN is the only sure way to tell what the cab is __________________ 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

11-18-2011, 04:32 PM	#9
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: stupid question Hey thanks alot for the info guys I can't wait to get my hands on this truck and start complete build on it. The body is super straight and all the glass is in good shape. but thats about all thats there. no interior (at all) and no drive train but for 400 bucks i can't go wrong!!! I guess I'll be lurking around the 60-66 forum as well, does that make me a two timer __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

11-18-2011, 06:10 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: stupid question One of the many rules here. If a registered member supplies pictures to aid you in your research, you MUST post your own pictures of said subject matter in the greatest of haste. Failure to do so will result in an unofficial ban in the 60-66 forum! I'm just relaying the rules here!lol __________________ 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

11-18-2011, 06:22 PM	#14
MOJO1963GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 89	Re: stupid question We prolly wont ban you , but there will be some hazing involved.

11-18-2011, 07:31 PM	#16
Str8axle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 234	Re: stupid question You could have your own tv show and call it "Sister Wives". Oh, wait. Maybe that's been done already..... __________________ _____________________________________________ Ray All my life, I've been told I'm a "Bad Influence"

11-18-2011, 08:24 PM	#17
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: stupid question Now his wife will really accuse him of two timing.......: __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-19-2011, 12:24 AM	#18
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: stupid question new show...."sister trucks" __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

11-19-2011, 06:10 PM	#20
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