Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cetacean6 · 04-09-2012, 08:32 PM

Hi all,
My name is Rob, and I live in Honolulu Hawaii. I'm 35 and have two daughters, 7 and 2 years old. I bought my first truck, a 1949 Ford F1, when I was 14 and fixed it up over the next year or so. Before I had a license, though, I sold that and got a lowered 1968 C10 Stepside with a little 2-something-6-banger. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. When I turned 18, I went into the Navy for 5 years and unfortunately sold that truck when I got shipped to Japan.
Once I had my first kid, I needed something with 4 doors, and the options just weren't there for an old truck guy like me. But about 18 months ago, my high school best friend (and eventual best man) died very suddenly. I was thrown back into the small town in Washington State where I grew up, and began to reminisce. I began looking for that old stepside and eventually found out that yes, there actually were 4-door trucks made back then. I widened my search for either my old truck or a crew cab which I could fix up and carry my family around. While on the internet searching, I happened to find Tobytuttle’s thread about the crew cab he found. I immediately signed up and sent him a PM stating that I had money at the ready if he wasn’t going to purchase that truck. After some talking online and on the phone, I sent him the money. Tomorrow it will be on a boat headed to Tacoma, where I’ll have someone pick it up and take it to my parents’ for storage.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to complete this build in Hawaii. I bought a 64 ½ Mustang convertible here a few years ago, but ended up selling it because I couldn’t find anyone here that knows how to restore (vs. repair) a classic. I don’t have the option of going to my local pick-n-pull, because every car over 15 years old is rusted through. Shipping parts here is ridiculous in terms of money and time. So I’ve decided to leave the truck in Washington State while I gather enough money to send it to someone who can do the truck justice. For that reason, this will probably not have a build thread. However, any pictures I get, I’ll happily upload to the board.
The truck seems to be a 1963 GMC K1500 crew cab with a 351 V6. According to the original owner, it was running up until the point it was parked a dozen years ago. My plans are to bring it back to its original glory, and perhaps add some options available to that truck when it was bought new.
Finally: Thanks, Toby! You da man!

Aloha,

Rob

j.kirn · 04-09-2012, 08:43 PM

Truck looks to be in pretty good shape, hope you get to it soon. You need to post some pics on the 60-66gmc website they would love to see this, not to many of these around.

markeb01 · 04-09-2012, 08:50 PM

Welcome to the forum! I like your plan, sounds very practical. Nice to see it appears to have all the deluxe window and windshield trim. Hopefully you’ll eventually get to enjoy it in person.

**nbrfd007** · 04-09-2012, 11:41 PM

Great Truck!

A.T. RockDriller · 04-10-2012, 12:06 AM

Rob...
Welcome.
I sent a post out to Toby yesterday thinkin he bought that CC....All the comments and compliments in that post to you...Congrats.
That thing makes me quiver..
I live in northern Oregon and have amassed quite a selection of 60-66 GMC goodies.
So....if you run into anything ya need....give me a heads-up.
I probably have it....and if not I'd be pleased to help you find it.

Again, congratulations on the purchase of one of the best candidates for resto on this site.
BTW....I have both a '67 351E in my '63 and a 351C in my 4K series '66.
Awesome engines.
I completed a couple pretty neat mods on the E motor, including Hydro-Boost and a Rochester Q-Jet...(oh, and swapped the SM420 fer a TH400)....all screamin successes.

Look forward to hearing more on this bad-boy.

And.....Is that a rear window defogger...?

**MusicMan70** · 04-10-2012, 12:48 AM

Awesome find and project.....subscribed!

**Captainfab** · 04-10-2012, 01:30 AM

Welcome to the forum Rob

That is definitely a rare truck.

It must be tough not being able to be where the truck is, and able to work on it yourself.

If you need any help in finding someone to build this truck let me know. While I'm not in Western Washington, I do know several people in the restoration business.

duallyjams · 04-10-2012, 08:48 AM

congrats on a great find.

**Corts60** · 04-10-2012, 12:11 PM

What a great truck! Thanks for posting.

cetacean6 · 04-10-2012, 01:36 PM

Thanks all! Toby sent me pictures of the truck being loaded today, so I thought I'd put them here. It does look like it has a rear defroster...
I'll have to put the truck away for a few months, but will definately be coming back here when it's time to start the build. I'll be looking for someone on the mainland who can build this truck correctly. Personally, I don't think any truck like this should be a trailer queen, so won't need it to be concourse, but I'll want it to be showroom new when it's done. I especially like the red truck on this thread, and would like my truck to look just as good. Maybe when the time is right, I'll hit up Tony and see if he'll do this build. Otherwise, if anyone has any recommendations on the West Coast, I'd be appreciative.
Now Pictures!

Aloha,

Rob

1963c-10 · 04-10-2012, 01:51 PM

Nice score on the crew cab. Cant wait to see the build.

pope · 04-10-2012, 07:46 PM

Awesome find! Welcome!

**70cst** · 04-10-2012, 10:10 PM

Hey cetacean6 ...

to the forum and

from Ohio

as that is just way

**Clyde65** · 04-11-2012, 09:54 AM

Delmo or Dino63. I dont know if they would but it never hurts to ask.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-11-2012, 04:35 PM

I know someone just down the road from me that would take on the job. He would probably even go pic it up at the port and bring it to his shop. I even have a NOS chrome grill and front bumper for that truck if interested. I will email you. WES

**ChiefRocka** · 04-12-2012, 08:09 AM

Awesome save man !

What a cool, rare truck !

When you get a moment, check ur PM ....

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Dinos63 · 04-12-2012, 02:15 PM

Welcome kat very cool truck!

Bones_GSXR · 07-28-2012, 04:56 PM

I knew someone had got it. I stopped in twice a year,every year for the last ten years and always got the dreaded "I'm going to do something with it someday" and thenit was gone...

It would have been a good match for my 74 2WD Blazer.

04-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
cetacean6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: I live in Honolulu but my truck is being restored by 4-5-6 Trucks in Kansas City Posts: 83	Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Hi all, My name is Rob, and I live in Honolulu Hawaii. I'm 35 and have two daughters, 7 and 2 years old. I bought my first truck, a 1949 Ford F1, when I was 14 and fixed it up over the next year or so. Before I had a license, though, I sold that and got a lowered 1968 C10 Stepside with a little 2-something-6-banger. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. When I turned 18, I went into the Navy for 5 years and unfortunately sold that truck when I got shipped to Japan. Once I had my first kid, I needed something with 4 doors, and the options just weren't there for an old truck guy like me. But about 18 months ago, my high school best friend (and eventual best man) died very suddenly. I was thrown back into the small town in Washington State where I grew up, and began to reminisce. I began looking for that old stepside and eventually found out that yes, there actually were 4-door trucks made back then. I widened my search for either my old truck or a crew cab which I could fix up and carry my family around. While on the internet searching, I happened to find Tobytuttle’s thread about the crew cab he found. I immediately signed up and sent him a PM stating that I had money at the ready if he wasn’t going to purchase that truck. After some talking online and on the phone, I sent him the money. Tomorrow it will be on a boat headed to Tacoma, where I’ll have someone pick it up and take it to my parents’ for storage. Unfortunately, I will not be able to complete this build in Hawaii. I bought a 64 ½ Mustang convertible here a few years ago, but ended up selling it because I couldn’t find anyone here that knows how to restore (vs. repair) a classic. I don’t have the option of going to my local pick-n-pull, because every car over 15 years old is rusted through. Shipping parts here is ridiculous in terms of money and time. So I’ve decided to leave the truck in Washington State while I gather enough money to send it to someone who can do the truck justice. For that reason, this will probably not have a build thread. However, any pictures I get, I’ll happily upload to the board. The truck seems to be a 1963 GMC K1500 crew cab with a 351 V6. According to the original owner, it was running up until the point it was parked a dozen years ago. My plans are to bring it back to its original glory, and perhaps add some options available to that truck when it was bought new. Finally: Thanks, Toby! You da man! Aloha, Rob

04-09-2012, 08:43 PM	#2
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Truck looks to be in pretty good shape, hope you get to it soon. You need to post some pics on the 60-66gmc website they would love to see this, not to many of these around.

04-09-2012, 08:50 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Welcome to the forum! I like your plan, sounds very practical. Nice to see it appears to have all the deluxe window and windshield trim. Hopefully you’ll eventually get to enjoy it in person. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 04-09-2012 at 09:13 PM.

04-09-2012, 11:41 PM	#4
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Great Truck!

04-10-2012, 12:06 AM	#5
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Rob... Welcome. I sent a post out to Toby yesterday thinkin he bought that CC....All the comments and compliments in that post to you...Congrats. That thing makes me quiver.. I live in northern Oregon and have amassed quite a selection of 60-66 GMC goodies. So....if you run into anything ya need....give me a heads-up. I probably have it....and if not I'd be pleased to help you find it. Again, congratulations on the purchase of one of the best candidates for resto on this site. BTW....I have both a '67 351E in my '63 and a 351C in my 4K series '66. Awesome engines. I completed a couple pretty neat mods on the E motor, including Hydro-Boost and a Rochester Q-Jet...(oh, and swapped the SM420 fer a TH400)....all screamin successes. Look forward to hearing more on this bad-boy. And.....Is that a rear window defogger...? __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

04-10-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,841	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Awesome find and project.....subscribed! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

04-10-2012, 01:30 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Welcome to the forum Rob That is definitely a rare truck. It must be tough not being able to be where the truck is, and able to work on it yourself. If you need any help in finding someone to build this truck let me know. While I'm not in Western Washington, I do know several people in the restoration business. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-10-2012, 08:48 AM	#8
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 congrats on a great find. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

04-10-2012, 12:11 PM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 What a great truck! Thanks for posting. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-10-2012, 01:36 PM	#10
cetacean6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: I live in Honolulu but my truck is being restored by 4-5-6 Trucks in Kansas City Posts: 83	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Thanks all! Toby sent me pictures of the truck being loaded today, so I thought I'd put them here. It does look like it has a rear defroster... I'll have to put the truck away for a few months, but will definately be coming back here when it's time to start the build. I'll be looking for someone on the mainland who can build this truck correctly. Personally, I don't think any truck like this should be a trailer queen, so won't need it to be concourse, but I'll want it to be showroom new when it's done. I especially like the red truck on this thread, and would like my truck to look just as good. Maybe when the time is right, I'll hit up Tony and see if he'll do this build. Otherwise, if anyone has any recommendations on the West Coast, I'd be appreciative. Now Pictures! Aloha, Rob

04-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#11
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Nice score on the crew cab. Cant wait to see the build. __________________ 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

04-10-2012, 07:46 PM	#12
pope Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Mt Posts: 130	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Awesome find! Welcome! __________________ Where the hell did my coffee cup go?!!

04-10-2012, 10:10 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,366	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Hey cetacean6 ... to the forum and from Ohio as that is just way __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-11-2012, 09:54 AM	#14
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 Delmo or Dino63. I dont know if they would but it never hurts to ask. __________________ 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!*

04-11-2012, 04:35 PM	#15
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04-12-2012, 08:09 AM	#16
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04-12-2012, 02:15 PM	#17
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07-28-2012, 04:56 PM	#18
Bones_GSXR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 14	Re: Member intro, 1963 GMC K1500 Crew Cab w/351 V6 I knew someone had got it. I stopped in twice a year,every year for the last ten years and always got the dreaded "I'm going to do something with it someday" and thenit was gone... It would have been a good match for my 74 2WD Blazer.

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