How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks

[ravens65]

how about these pictures, sometimes its what you don't see.

[TheSleeper]

this is my 63. economy has dried up my spare spending cash, but i have got some things done since i bought it. replaced the blownup 350 with my own 350, had a perfectly working 700r4 already in it. other than motor/trans it still has stock running gear, replaced chopped up springs it was lowered with to stock height new springs, with variable overloads in back, some used eagle2s i had on another, and it rides like a dream. i drove it from phoenix az to kansas without missing a lick shortly after pics taken. cant wait to get some money get them rusty kickers, as well as the very bottom of doors and cab corners fixed, along with some minor cosmetics on the bed, so i can prep it for some paint. like doing the mechanical, i hate body work LOL.

[aerotruk63]

Nice truck. Did it come to you with the power brake option?

[TheSleeper]

i shouldnt have said stock running gear i guess, shoulda said stock suspension, drum brakes and rear end. it was late when i posted lol.

the truck had been extensively modified sometime in the past, someone really spent a lot of time and money on it, and in a lot of ways i dont know some of the things about it until i have to work on it LOL.

some things modified i know of:

the 15inch 6 hole alum wheels and tires, power steering and tilt steering column, dual 16 gal solid steel custom fuel tanks under the bed, i do have the fuel door that is missing but the hinge is messed up, the shaved door handles and inoperable electric windows, motor and tranny of course, and im sure had to have driveline custom made , underdash aftermarket a/c, but i havent found right bracket yet to fit motor in it now, megashifter i put in, the rear bumper i still havent figured out quite where it came from, the smooth tailgate with the handle on the inside...and im sure some other stuff i am forgetting.

oh and someone completely removed the heater, wtf LOL...can only drive it on warm or sunny days or the windows fog up LOL. thats one of my projects before next summer ends.

has a lot of extra chrome, and the windows are good with no cracks or breaks (i consider myself so lucky on that, dont want to buy a new wraparound front window LOL)

i think i got a steal for 1k but i will have to do the bodywork soon or shes gonna fall apart when the rust spreads.

[63burb]

Here is my 63 suburban I'm the third owner my grandfather was the second owner and he got it off of his best friend back in 1969, and took it straight to mexico and its been there ever since. I remember going to my grandpas house and the first thing that i would do when i get there was go play inside of the suburban and now i'm the owner well after $600 dllrs. I'm only 22 but i want to fix it so when i have kids they can enjoy it too.

[TheSleeper]

lot of work to do there, but man you dont see those very often, would be a super head turner when done.

[shrunken66stroker]

I would take that project on. I love the 63 burbs.

[63burb]

The Sleeper,

Yeah I know but the good thing is that there's little or no rust on there its always been under a roof and when i got it i parked it in my small garaged in mexico. I'm planning on bring in it back to the states but it suck when you are young and have a girlfriend.......that's were all my time and money goes...

[63burb]

Sorry shrunken66stoker this one is all mine

[djracer]

In the long run you will get more for your investment from the truck than the girlfriend. You got to get your priorities right.

[Doc_G]

Here's Lucille the day I picked her up. I am the third owner, I got it from the grandson of the original owner. I only paid 400.00 for her and couldn't be happier. I don't know what all I will end up doing to her, but I am steadilly making her into a DD. My current thoughts are "Resto-Mod" but who knows, I may go all out like some I have seen on here.







She runs like a champ, and the day I bought her I brought a fresh battery and some starter fluid along with the usual inspection tools. Even with out the starter fluid she started right up w/the barest bump of the key, and still does. I've got to do something about the steering, as it's got to be the hardest manual steering vehicle I've ever seen. Does like it should when in reverse... but in forward man... you gotta really work the old steering wheel. I've changed the rear brakes, and will be doing the front and getting the steering sorted out hopefully this weekend barring rain. Some of you guys have given me alot to think about with your posted pics. There are some beauties posted here.

[djracer]

Welcome Doc G from just outside Montgomery.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by 63burb

Sorry shrunken66stoker this one is all mine

Keep it in the family. Get that thing up here and build it. I would love to see another 63 burb build. Prioritize.

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Keep it in the family. Get that thing up here and build it. I would love to see another 63 burb build. Prioritize.

I'd Like to see a 63 Suburban build, Can I help with some information? Pictures?

[Doc_G]

Originally Posted by djracer

Welcome Doc G from just outside Montgomery.

Yeah I saw your from Wetumpka, and I was like "Hey he's fairly close" which in Texan could be a 4 hour drive one way, My company delivers to the Lowes in Wetumpka nearly every week so I'm a bit familiar w/the general area.

Thanks for the welcome btw.

[djracer]

I'm only 5 or 6 miles from Lowes

[63burb]

Thanks old timers for the guidance and advice, and i mean that with respect. So what you guys are saying is that i should kick her to the curb and focus on the burb??? hahaha I'm just joking i know what you guys meant so i'm gonna start gathering parts and get the show on the road.... soon i hope. aerotruck63 yes you can help me with what ever pic. and info you got i will really appreciate it.shrunken66stroker okay i got it "PRIORITIZE"

[70k52wd]

Nice project...Don't kick your girl to the curb. Get her a job, take her pay check, and have a bad a** burb that much sooner.

[63burb]

I like the way you think 70k52wd she already has a job. I'm gonna start to make my Christmas wish list and just give it to her a little early, I think that's a better than taking her money.

[70k52wd]

Perfect 63burb...The key to a great relationship with your girl is to have them involved in your hobby. And if she contributes financially to the effort, she will have the same feeling of accomplishment(and ownership)as you will. Makes her not feel left out also. And she can't gripe about spending money on HER project.

[djracer]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Perfect 63burb...The key to a great relationship with your girl is to have them involved in your hobby. And if she contributes financially to the effort, she will have the same feeling of accomplishment(and ownership)as you will. Makes her not feel left out also. And she can't gripe about spending money on HER project.

But then she might take it from you. NOT GOOD!

[rebel714x4]

here is my 64 as of today shorts yesterday. snow plows 2day i love missouri

[63burb]

yes you are right djracer she probably would and we can't have that. About her being involved with the project is a very good idea i know that she would love to help me and that's what i like about her she doesn't mind getting her hands dirty, like this one time i was changing my brakes on my 99 tahoe and she ask me if she could help and i told her what to do and she change all my brakes and all i did was

[aerotruk63]

Put a ring on her finger, that'll stop that!

[scotts62]

exactly!!!