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**aerotruk63** · 07-08-2009, 06:13 PM

1960-1966 6.513 Wheel, Steering

**aerotruk63** · 07-08-2009, 06:26 PM

1960-65 16.670 Belt Unit, Seat Safety-Single

**aerotruk63** · 07-08-2009, 06:34 PM

Seat belts 58 to 62 and 63 had the same chrome buckle with a sticker added with Chevrolet Crest. Supplied to Chevrolet by the Irving Airchute Co. IBC Model # 5000, same as the passenger car rear seatbelts. 62 and earlier had a courser webbing than the 63 on up. 64 buckle had a Chevrolet Crest cast onto it and were painted I would assume same color as the webbing, black?

**aerotruk63** · 07-08-2009, 06:44 PM

1960-1965 Lamp Unit, Back Up

4SPD_SS · 07-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Some very interesting info you guys are posting. Thanx for everything. I just found this site last night and I am still checking it out.
Ed Maschek

email: mascheke@pine-net.com ed@maschek.us

(580) 236-1207

"Drive It Like You Stole It!"

www.motortopia.com/4spd_ss

www.fquick/4spd_ss

jason65 · 07-09-2009, 02:57 PM

There was a thread like this back in october/november of 2008 that had all this info and then some. I think 62prostreet might have started it. Mabey a mod could combine the two threads for us. It used to be a sticky but it went bye bye.

MacAttack · 07-09-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4SPD_SS

I just found this site last night and I am still checking it out.

WELCOME, Ed - from the Land of Fruits, Nuts and No State Budget.

Mac.

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 04:21 PM

aerotrucks...do you think you could post the pics here instead of a link to the web album?

**aerotruk63** · 07-09-2009, 06:11 PM

There has been some discussions of original wheel sizes and offsets. A copulation of what came on the trucks.

**aerotruk63** · 07-09-2009, 06:20 PM

**aerotruk63** · 07-09-2009, 05:32 PM

I haven't figured how to do that yet. Do you know?

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 05:37 PM

there are a couple different ways, the easiest is to go to the pic you want to post in your picasa album (or any other hosting site or any pics online), right click on the pic you want to add to the post, click on this little thing

paste the pic location into the window that pops up and press enter, now your pic is in the post.

the other way is to click go advanced, then click the little paperclip

it will open a window that will allow you to upload from your computer, but if the pics are too big it will not let you upload them, once you have uploaded all the pics you want (limit 5) click the paperclip agian and click insert all, then you can go in the post and put text between the pics

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 07:08 PM

you have to pick one image...
like this

here I left off the last bracket so you could see how it looks

[IMG]http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/SlZu5HGyLqI/AAAAAAAAAv4/GUgsNCGpPuo/s720/image0-4.jpg[/IMG

just add the bracket back and you get the image

**aerotruk63** · 07-09-2009, 08:22 PM

Now see this is what I get with the [IMG]http//Blah blah [IMG] there's no picture just this little multi colored page thing.

**aerotruk63** · 07-09-2009, 08:47 PM

NOS- New Old Stock Box
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/Sl...0/image0-1.jpg

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 10:59 PM

**aerotruk63** · 07-10-2009, 08:04 PM

Parts Book Photo's of Trucks by year

Hilandr451 · 08-01-2009, 11:44 AM

Someting I always wanted to know:

Why does the new model year start in September of the previous year?

answer:

In the early days of automobiling in America, open cars and poor travel conditions precluded winter motoring. Manufacturers displayed samples at the winter auto shows and took orders for spring and summer delivery.

slorio · 08-04-2009, 08:58 AM

Vernski:
In changing your rear end ratio, you have to order parts for a Dana 44. They were very popular rear ends, but they are different than the Chevies used. The Dana 44 is a 10 bolt rear vs. the Chevies that were 12.

Regards,
Steve
New Orleans

markeb01 · 08-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Hi Vernski, if/when you decide to change ratios bear in mind there is a carrier break between 3.73 and 3.92. Anything 3.92 and lower (4.09, 4.27, 4.56) will require the same carrier. If you want a more highway friendly gear 2.70-3.73 you'll need the other carrier. They both fit in the same case, so you can switch up and down and still keep the same axle housing.

These are very popular and available from many applications including Jeeps, some later model 4 wheel drive Chevys, and a lot of Ford trucks. When I switched from my original 3.92 to a 3.08, they used the gear set and carrier from the front end of a Chevy Blazer. I subsequently went back to 4.09 gears and had to change the carrier again. There are a lot of aftermarket gear sets available but the OEM gears are generally the quietest and easiest to set up.

Also, fyi - at least for 1960 the GMC 1/2 short step model came with the Dana 44 and coil springs. This might prove helpful for someone wanting a Dana 44 in a same year Chevy truck.

**aerotruk63** · 07-11-2009, 07:35 AM

16.475 plate, body rear outer panel trim ( cab sails/ flags/ custom )

**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 02:56 PM

1963 Chevrolet Data Book C: Cabs & Bodies

**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 02:58 PM

1963 Cabs A

**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 02:59 PM

1963 Cabs B

**aerotruk63** · 07-26-2009, 09:00 AM

South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive.

07-08-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 1960-1966 6.513 Wheel, Steering Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-12-2009 at 08:54 AM.

07-08-2009, 06:26 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 1960-65 16.670 Belt Unit, Seat Safety-Single Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-12-2009 at 08:57 AM.

07-08-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know Seat belts 58 to 62 and 63 had the same chrome buckle with a sticker added with Chevrolet Crest. Supplied to Chevrolet by the Irving Airchute Co. IBC Model # 5000, same as the passenger car rear seatbelts. 62 and earlier had a courser webbing than the 63 on up. 64 buckle had a Chevrolet Crest cast onto it and were painted I would assume same color as the webbing, black? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-08-2009 at 06:37 PM.

07-08-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 1960-1965 Lamp Unit, Back Up Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-12-2009 at 09:03 AM.

07-09-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
4SPD_SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eagletown, Oklahoma Posts: 1	Re: Historical/ This I know Some very interesting info you guys are posting. Thanx for everything. I just found this site last night and I am still checking it out. Ed Maschek email: mascheke@pine-net.com ed@maschek.us (580) 236-1207 "Drive It Like You Stole It!" www.motortopia.com/4spd_ss www.fquick/4spd_ss

07-09-2009, 02:57 PM	#6
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Historical/ This I know There was a thread like this back in october/november of 2008 that had all this info and then some. I think 62prostreet might have started it. Mabey a mod could combine the two threads for us. It used to be a sticky but it went bye bye.

07-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Historical/ This I know aerotrucks...do you think you could post the pics here instead of a link to the web album? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Kelsey Wheels 1960-1966 There has been some discussions of original wheel sizes and offsets. A copulation of what came on the trucks. Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-12-2009 at 09:13 AM.

07-09-2009, 06:20 PM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-09-2009 at 07:57 PM.

07-09-2009, 05:32 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know I haven't figured how to do that yet. Do you know? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-09-2009, 05:37 PM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Historical/ This I know there are a couple different ways, the easiest is to go to the pic you want to post in your picasa album (or any other hosting site or any pics online), right click on the pic you want to add to the post, click on this little thing paste the pic location into the window that pops up and press enter, now your pic is in the post. the other way is to click go advanced, then click the little paperclip it will open a window that will allow you to upload from your computer, but if the pics are too big it will not let you upload them, once you have uploaded all the pics you want (limit 5) click the paperclip agian and click insert all, then you can go in the post and put text between the pics __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-09-2009 at 05:39 PM.

07-09-2009, 07:08 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Historical/ This I know you have to pick one image... like this here I left off the last bracket so you could see how it looks [IMG]http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/SlZu5HGyLqI/AAAAAAAAAv4/GUgsNCGpPuo/s720/image0-4.jpg[/IMG just add the bracket back and you get the image __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-09-2009, 08:22 PM	#14
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know Now see this is what I get with the [IMG]http//Blah blah [IMG] there's no picture just this little multi colored page thing. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-09-2009 at 08:26 PM.

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aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know NOS- New Old Stock Box http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/Sl...0/image0-1.jpg __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Historical/ This I know __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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07-10-2009, 08:04 PM	#17
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know Parts Book Photo's of Trucks by year Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-12-2009 at 09:15 AM.

08-01-2009, 11:44 AM	#18
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes Someting I always wanted to know: Why does the new model year start in September of the previous year? answer: In the early days of automobiling in America, open cars and poor travel conditions precluded winter motoring. Manufacturers displayed samples at the winter auto shows and took orders for spring and summer delivery. __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

08-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#19
slorio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 374	Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes Vernski: In changing your rear end ratio, you have to order parts for a Dana 44. They were very popular rear ends, but they are different than the Chevies used. The Dana 44 is a 10 bolt rear vs. the Chevies that were 12. Regards, Steve New Orleans

08-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#20
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes Hi Vernski, if/when you decide to change ratios bear in mind there is a carrier break between 3.73 and 3.92. Anything 3.92 and lower (4.09, 4.27, 4.56) will require the same carrier. If you want a more highway friendly gear 2.70-3.73 you'll need the other carrier. They both fit in the same case, so you can switch up and down and still keep the same axle housing. These are very popular and available from many applications including Jeeps, some later model 4 wheel drive Chevys, and a lot of Ford trucks. When I switched from my original 3.92 to a 3.08, they used the gear set and carrier from the front end of a Chevy Blazer. I subsequently went back to 4.09 gears and had to change the carrier again. There are a lot of aftermarket gear sets available but the OEM gears are generally the quietest and easiest to set up. Also, fyi - at least for 1960 the GMC 1/2 short step model came with the Dana 44 and coil springs. This might prove helpful for someone wanting a Dana 44 in a same year Chevy truck.

07-11-2009, 07:35 AM	#21
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 16.475 plate, body rear outer panel trim ( cab sails/ flags/ custom ) Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-12-2009 at 09:17 AM.

07-12-2009, 02:56 PM	#22
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 1963 Chevrolet Data Book C: Cabs & Bodies Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#23
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 1963 Cabs A Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-12-2009, 02:59 PM	#24
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know 1963 Cabs B Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-26-2009, 09:00 AM	#25
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Historical/ This I know South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 07-26-2009 at 09:03 AM.

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