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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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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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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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03-02-2012, 01:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: Looks like I get to hang out here too
Welcome to the 60-66 forum
I agree with Mark, it's nice to have a truck from your past.
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03-02-2012, 02:12 AM | #5 |
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Re: Looks like I get to hang out here too
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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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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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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03-02-2012, 03:48 PM | #8 |
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Re: Looks like I get to hang out here too
Very nice... Welcome to this side... Do have enough room in your sig for another??
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03-02-2012, 04:53 PM | #9 | |
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My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 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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