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Old 03-01-2012, 11:02 PM   #1
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Looks like I get to hang out here too

If all goes as planned, I will be picking up a 63 1/2 ton chevy truck on Sunday. My friend from high school has decided to sell it and I'm buying. My friend's Dad bought it when he was 3 and it was nicely fixed up when we were in high school and after we graduated we used that thing to go on all kinds of fishing/camping trips. About 4 years ago he started converting it to 4x4 but never finished. Still have to iron out the details of all the parts that he bought for it, but at least I know I'm getting the truck. I'll post pics when I get it.
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Old 03-01-2012, 11:14 PM   #2
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Re: Looks like I get to hang out here too

sweet. hope you have a lot more trips with it.
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Old 03-01-2012, 11:14 PM   #3
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Re: Looks like I get to hang out here too

Welcome to our side of the playground! Nice to get a truck with personal history.
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Old 03-02-2012, 01:48 AM   #4
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Welcome to the 60-66 forum

I agree with Mark, it's nice to have a truck from your past.
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Old 03-02-2012, 02:12 AM   #5
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Thanks! I anxious to start on this project or more like continue on because I was also helping him convert it to 4x4.

I just worked out the details on the parts. I'm getting just the truck without an engine and the front inner and outer fenders he bought for it. Not a big deal considering what I'm paying for it. I'm going to have to sacrifice my 83 chevy shortbed tho, but in the long run I would rather have the 63 so eventually the shortbed has to go once I get the parts I want off it. I'm thinking I'll use the 3.73 axles and hydroboost from the shortbed. I have an SM-465/NP-203 and a nicely built 350 with vortec heads sitting in the shop. Once I get my camaro reliable and get rid of my 72 Ventura, I'm going to focus on getting as far as I can on the 63.
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1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver)
1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam
1978 Camaro Z28

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Old 03-02-2012, 11:10 AM   #6
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Re: Looks like I get to hang out here too

Sounds great...some more 63 love
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Old 03-02-2012, 03:33 PM   #7
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Sounds like a well thought out plan. Looking forward to the progress updates.
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Old 03-02-2012, 03:48 PM   #8
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Very nice... Welcome to this side... Do have enough room in your sig for another??
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Old 03-02-2012, 04:53 PM   #9
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Very nice... Welcome to this side... Do have enough room in your sig for another??
Lol. Yeah I'll be making room. The Ventura will be going away and eventually the 83 shortbed.
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1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver)
1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4
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1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver)
1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam
1978 Camaro Z28
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