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Juggalo-T · 01-06-2013, 11:57 PM

My father bought this 63 c10 long bed fleetside when i as 8 bc he loved the look as do i. he then bought a 83 silverado with a monster 305 on 33s, he then said the 63 would be my first car, well im 18 and its done nothing but sit with no motor. I've finally got tools time and a lil money to start the build i keep debating between street rod look or lifting it, but its a 2 wheel drive and i have no idea what 4x4 frame would fit under it without getting rid of that beutifull long bed.if any 1 knows please sare becouse ive never seen a 4x4 63 long bed. ive found all the parts i want or need minus a chrome grill any1 know where to get 1? ik this is a lil rambly, but its my first post

WTexChevy · 01-07-2013, 01:31 AM

Welcome!

IF I'm reading this, I'm thinking the 83 Silverado is a SWB truck and the 63 is a LWB? That would be a tough frame swap. You could possible find a SWB 63 bed and make the swap work but that's a still BIG project. Does the 63 have a transmission? The 305 would be a pretty easy fit in the 63 if the trans is there. Do a search, plenty have put V8's in these old trucks. Lots of info here...

**Captainfab** · 01-07-2013, 01:49 AM

Welcome to the forum

It will be much easier to just put the 4x4 running gear under your original '63 frame. There is a thread on here titled "SixfoSuburban" by Jonzcustomshop, where he is doing just that.

Keeping it 2wd is also easily upgraded to PS and power disc brakes. It's just a matter of whether you want a 2wd or a 4x4.

Juggalo-T · 01-07-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WTexChevy

Welcome!

IF I'm reading this, I'm thinking the 83 Silverado is a SWB truck and the 63 is a LWB? That would be a tough frame swap. You could possible find a SWB 63 bed and make the swap work but that's a still BIG project. Does the 63 have a transmission? The 305 would be a pretty easy fit in the 63 if the trans is there. Do a search, plenty have put V8's in these old trucks. Lots of info here...

my wording is off i just ment after he got his silverado he forgot all about the 63 i would like to make the 63 a 4x4 bc the less common seen on the road

*bk2life* · 01-07-2013, 06:56 AM

id start off on puttin a motor in it and getting the truck driving before dreaming about 4x4, lifts, big tires, all that jazz you probbaly dont have money for. not being a jerk, being realistic, get a motor/trans and get the truck running and driving. a 2wd cleaned up painted vintage truck is still a show stopped and a girl getter..

ABX131 · 01-07-2013, 12:07 PM

This is a 63' long bed that started out as a 2x4 and was converted to a 4x4 using a 73' Chevy as a running gear donor. I did not do the work but know the guys who did and they say almost everything bolted right up.

01-06-2013, 11:57 PM	#1
Juggalo-T Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fulks Run,Va Posts: 2	first post and got cuple questionsgot questions My father bought this 63 c10 long bed fleetside when i as 8 bc he loved the look as do i. he then bought a 83 silverado with a monster 305 on 33s, he then said the 63 would be my first car, well im 18 and its done nothing but sit with no motor. I've finally got tools time and a lil money to start the build i keep debating between street rod look or lifting it, but its a 2 wheel drive and i have no idea what 4x4 frame would fit under it without getting rid of that beutifull long bed.if any 1 knows please sare becouse ive never seen a 4x4 63 long bed. ive found all the parts i want or need minus a chrome grill any1 know where to get 1? ik this is a lil rambly, but its my first post

01-07-2013, 01:31 AM	#2
WTexChevy Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 95	Re: first post and got cuple questionsgot questions Welcome! IF I'm reading this, I'm thinking the 83 Silverado is a SWB truck and the 63 is a LWB? That would be a tough frame swap. You could possible find a SWB 63 bed and make the swap work but that's a still BIG project. Does the 63 have a transmission? The 305 would be a pretty easy fit in the 63 if the trans is there. Do a search, plenty have put V8's in these old trucks. Lots of info here...

01-07-2013, 01:49 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: first post and got cuple questionsgot questions Welcome to the forum It will be much easier to just put the 4x4 running gear under your original '63 frame. There is a thread on here titled "SixfoSuburban" by Jonzcustomshop, where he is doing just that. Keeping it 2wd is also easily upgraded to PS and power disc brakes. It's just a matter of whether you want a 2wd or a 4x4. __________________ 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

01-07-2013, 06:56 AM	#5
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: first post and got cuple questionsgot questions id start off on puttin a motor in it and getting the truck driving before dreaming about 4x4, lifts, big tires, all that jazz you probbaly dont have money for. not being a jerk, being realistic, get a motor/trans and get the truck running and driving. a 2wd cleaned up painted vintage truck is still a show stopped and a girl getter..

01-07-2013, 12:07 PM	#6
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: first post and got cuple questionsgot questions This is a 63' long bed that started out as a 2x4 and was converted to a 4x4 using a 73' Chevy as a running gear donor. I did not do the work but know the guys who did and they say almost everything bolted right up.



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