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murphy98 · 01-19-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Welcome to the forum. Beautiful truck! I must admit those emblems made me do a double take and read the entire text to see if they were authentic! Nice job.

Thanks very much for the welcome & comment. I am finding those who have seen the truck in person (those who know the US trucks well) are asking where did I find those hood badges! I honestly have never seen anyone else do that, I'm rather proud of them. I have always loved the US truck V6 badges and since I wanted to keep my original 283 I decided to try and modify the V6 badges. Rather easy actually, I just took a die grinder to grind down the 6, took a small amount of filler to smooth out the oval section then found some 283 emblems off a '57 Chevy car which seem to fit the oval area just right! Painted them up and fitted them to the hood in the same spot the V6 badges would have gone. I also used '55-'57 GMC truck cowl extension emblems for my truck since trying to find original Canadian "GMC 910" cowl emblems in good condition is almost impossible. I like the way the emblems match the tailgate logo anyway so I think they fit in well. One other modification I am quite proud of is using '58-'59 GM truck parking lamps & bezels in place of my original clear GMC parking lamp lenses. Until recently the '60-'61 GMC hood lenses were not being reproduced and trying to find originals that are not cracked is not easy around here anyway. So I thought I'd try the '58-'59 truck parking lamps. Again rather easy modification, did not even have to cut the hood mesh work to make them fit. Just had to make up some brackets to hold the parking lamps in place. I also prefer the amber colour lenses rather than the clear so that was a great fit as well. Bed sides are also skinned with 1/8" steel diamond plate to give the truck that commercial look I was going for, fits in well with the wrap around rear diamond plate bumper too.
Thanks.

**chevy_man5** · 01-20-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by murphy98

Until recently the '60-'61 GMC hood lenses were not being reproduced and trying to find originals that are not cracked is not easy around here anyway.

Great job on the restore Murphy98!!

I did not know that they are reproducing these lenses. Can you tell me where you have found them? Thanks!

murphy98 · 01-20-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_man5

Great job on the restore Murphy98!!

I did not know that they are reproducing these lenses. Can you tell me where you have found them? Thanks!

Hey Thanks chevy-man5!
Not sure who reproduces them in the US but there is a place in Ontario Canada that is having the original clear 60-61 GMC hood lenses reproduced,
They run around $39.95 each Canadian + shipping. Not sure if they are made to order of if they are a stock item? If you want to send me a PM I can send you the website address & the contact info if you want to order a pair? Not sure I am allowed to post that kind of info in the forum as I am new on here. I know they do ship worldwide.
Thanks.

chris86 · 02-17-2014, 09:57 PM

My 61

LuckyLightning · 09-07-2014, 12:44 AM

My '62 C20. Has a 235, 4-on-the-floor, transmission brake, and the dealer-special rust.

MikeS. · 09-07-2014, 07:19 AM

My 63 K10 fresh out of being painted.

markeb01 · 09-07-2014, 10:13 AM

That really came out nice. Love the color.

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Originally Posted by MikeS.

My 63 K10 fresh out of being painted.

LVPhotos · 09-08-2014, 11:58 AM

1963c-10 · 09-08-2014, 04:55 PM

They are very subtle in the bumper....but I like them in the hood better. I just think they'd be hard to see in the bumper with the headlights on.

likaroc13 · 09-11-2014, 11:12 PM

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ls60apache · 12-28-2014, 12:22 AM

then 1984

today

USA69Z · 12-28-2014, 08:12 AM

My 63 ..

ls60apache · 12-28-2014, 09:28 AM

^^^^nice 63!^^^^

cooperhw · 12-28-2014, 11:10 AM

Here's a couple shots of a 63 I am working on. It started life as a long bed 3/4 ton. I step notched the frame to a 115" wheelbase and then installed a 1/4 plate on the inside of the frame that spans well past where the notch took place. I bought one 1/2 ton short bed fleetside a guy had for the bed only. While I was there we made a deal and I bought the other 2 63's he had sitting. Going to attempt to recoup some of my cash eventually.

Strodder · 12-30-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by USA69Z

My 63 ..

Awesome. Some day mine will be red too.

likaroc13 · 01-22-2015, 11:36 PM

forestb · 01-23-2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

That white on white is so clean!

ColinsChopShop · 02-10-2015, 01:49 PM

My 1961 Chevy Apache 10 long stepside.

IHutch5R · 02-10-2015, 11:39 PM

62' SWB: torsion bars maxed in front, and 5" coil springs w/ 2" blocks rear.

Mr Pops · 04-12-2015, 11:55 AM

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62' SWB: torsion bars maxed in front, and 5" coil springs w/ 2" blocks rear.

Perfect!

creep · 04-12-2015, 05:45 PM

Might as well post some more up-to-date pics...

DANGBREG · 12-02-2015, 02:17 PM

1963 c10

forestb · 12-02-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DANGBREG

1963 c10

What do you have going inside your bead? Do you have more pics?

ptc · 12-02-2015, 02:41 PM

Does anybody (windshield guys?) know if the 60-63 windshield is the same wrap configuration as the 55-59 shape? They look very close.

02-17-2014, 09:57 PM	#4
chris86 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorba Linda Ca Posts: 26	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My 61 Attached Images

09-07-2014, 12:44 AM	#5
LuckyLightning Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 348	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My '62 C20. Has a 235, 4-on-the-floor, transmission brake, and the dealer-special rust. __________________ Michael - 1962 C20 LB stepside (project thread) - sold - 1963 Chevy C10 LB stepside (donor) - 1963 Chevy C10 LB Custom flatbed (project thread) - sold - 1979 K20 LB fleetside (project thread) Favorite exchange on the board so far: ol_Curt: "Jason, do you have power steering?" jason65: "No, but I lift weights."

09-07-2014, 07:19 AM	#6
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My 63 K10 fresh out of being painted. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

09-08-2014, 11:58 AM	#8
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

09-08-2014, 04:55 PM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks They are very subtle in the bumper....but I like them in the hood better. I just think they'd be hard to see in the bumper with the headlights on. __________________ 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

09-11-2014, 11:12 PM	#10
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

12-27-2014, 10:36 PM	#11
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Just finishing up

12-28-2014, 12:22 AM	#12
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 238	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks then 1984 today

12-28-2014, 08:12 AM	#13
USA69Z Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: downunder Posts: 76	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My 63 ..

12-28-2014, 09:28 AM	#14
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 238	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks ^^^^nice 63!^^^^

12-28-2014, 11:10 AM	#15
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Here's a couple shots of a 63 I am working on. It started life as a long bed 3/4 ton. I step notched the frame to a 115" wheelbase and then installed a 1/4 plate on the inside of the frame that spans well past where the notch took place. I bought one 1/2 ton short bed fleetside a guy had for the bed only. While I was there we made a deal and I bought the other 2 63's he had sitting. Going to attempt to recoup some of my cash eventually. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

01-22-2015, 11:36 PM	#17
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-10-2015, 01:49 PM	#19
ColinsChopShop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Evansville indiana Posts: 39	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks My 1961 Chevy Apache 10 long stepside. Attached Images

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IHutch5R Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boise ID. Posts: 115	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks 62' SWB: torsion bars maxed in front, and 5" coil springs w/ 2" blocks rear. Attached Images

04-12-2015, 05:45 PM	#22
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Might as well post some more up-to-date pics... __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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DANGBREG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OKC Posts: 40	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks 1963 c10 Attached Images __________________ What I lack in stamina I make up for with bad technique

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ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: Post Your 60-63 Body Style Chevy/GMC Trucks Does anybody (windshield guys?) know if the 60-63 windshield is the same wrap configuration as the 55-59 shape? They look very close. __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

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