NEW GUY! 63C-10 Project.

[63N]

Hey guys, been here for awhile checking out post and decided to add one myself. About a year ago I was able to trade a 71 Ford flatbed for a 2 C-10s. One 64 without a title and swiss cheese for a body, but a good running drive train. The other, 63 titled fair body, without drive train. I went for it, I like these years of trucks. Well, with half the 64's body already gone, getting ready to pull the drive train to prepare it for the 63.

I recently had a event that changed my thinking. My brother and I were involved in a head on collision on the night of the Jets vs Broncos game. I was driving his 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. Everybody is ok fortunately with a stiff spine and my brother with 4" gash on his head. We are thick headed in the family.

Anyway, it has now crossed my mine on transferring everything from it to the 63. I am being told that after the settlement, I can choose to decide what to do with it, well, my brother anyway.

So hear are some of my questions for you knowledgeable guys:
I've searched the forums for 4.8 conversions, and did'nt get the info I was looking for. I can't get to the truck right now, but does the subframe come out like a typical subframe, like the 80's version? and if it does not, what kind of engine mounts am I looking for? Is there any big obstacles that I'm looking at in that area?

Any guidance on write ups on this or any good general info would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Morgan

[awbrown]

Welcome to the site Morgan ..
The front crossmember from the later model trucks do fit the 63 and up .. Just do a search on the site here and you will find the specific years and what combinations of lugs and what not .. it is a simple swap .. just requires some sweat... you are better off to stick with the 63 frame since the mounts on the frame for the cabs are different ...Most any question you have you will be able to find by searching the site ..
The 63 is the best looking year , you cant have too many .......

[Andyboy]

Welcome to the site, your in the right place. Lets see some pics.

[Clyde65]

I have a 4.8/4l60e in my 65 ( frame just like the 63) and it is great. only need the adapters for the mounts, fuel pump, electronic speedo....

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

Glad you and your brother were not hurt any worse than you were.

As for the 'subframe' as you call it, the front suspensions on the '63-'87 trucks all interchange. Here is a thread that will explain a lot about upgrading the front suspension and brakes

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

As for installing the 4.8 into your '63, that is becoming more and more popular anymore. There is a complete section here on the forum dedicated to LSx swaps.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ysprune=&f=206

Just keep in mind that the frames from '63-'87 are basically the same.

[1963c-10]

Welcome to the forum and hate to hear about the accident.

[Dinos63]

Welcome !!

[63N]

Thanks for all the info and welcomes. I appreciate it. My brother came home after I posted this message and told me the adjuster said the insurance company will take the truck. It does make a lot of sense. There is a lot of money still there. I'm a fool for listening to my cohorts. I was right and they were wrong. At least I still have my 283 and powerglide that works. I will post picks of everything when I get a account somewhere.

[racedaddy]

Originally Posted by 63N

Thanks for all the info and welcomes. I appreciate it. My brother came home after I posted this message and told me the adjuster said the insurance company will take the truck. It does make a lot of sense. There is a lot of money still there. I'm a fool for listening to my cohorts. I was right and they were wrong. At least I still have my 283 and powerglide that works. I will post picks of everything when I get a account somewhere.

welcome

You can probably negotiate with the insurance company about buying the truck from them. I totaled one and they said I could get the truck from them for $700 if I wanted it. It would be worth checking into.