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My Truck
Hello to all of you. I'm new to the forum and to restoring vehicles. This is my 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside pickup. My grandpa bought this truck brand new in October of 1962 from a local GM retailer here in Live Oak, Florida. I grew up working with him on the farm and riding to school with him in this truck so it means more than any new vehicle could. The truck has the stock 305 V6, though not a high-powered motor, I just couldn't do without keeping those valve covers. In addition to what you see, I have done quite a few other mods to it including rear roll pan, 2" cowl hood, custom interior/audio, etc. I started it in April of last year when my Grandpa signed the title over to me and should have it finished by the end of March.
         
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02-03-2009, 12:00 AM
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Re: My Truck
Welcome aboard. Nice truck. Keep us posted.
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02-03-2009, 12:02 AM
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Re: My Truck
Thank you and that I will.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 12:11 AM
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Re: My Truck
That's cool, lookin good!
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02-03-2009, 12:13 AM
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Hey Y'all!!
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Location: Bay Minette, Alabama
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Welcome from south Alabama! That's a nice looking truck. What is the color that you painted the cab?
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02-03-2009, 12:13 AM
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Welcome Welcome.. Can't wait to see the progress.. I love the look of you motor!!!!
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02-03-2009, 12:18 AM
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Thanks guys. The color on it is a 2004 GM color called Sunset Orange Metallic. We added a little bit more pearl though. The entire body and front bumper will be in that color along with a custom mixed black metallic on the Grille.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 12:26 AM
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Hey Y'all!!
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I thought it looked like SOM. I have been wondering lately how it would look on one of these trucks. Appears to be an excellent color choice, imho. Keep us up to date with pics.
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02-03-2009, 12:29 AM
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Definitely will and thank you Time. How close is Bay Minette to Alexander City?
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 12:35 AM
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Here's a better shot of the paint job from the door jam's of the cab. The other photo like this was right after the paint was sprayed and this shows it with the clear coat.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 01:10 AM
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Damm! If your new to restoration your on the fast track nice work
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02-03-2009, 01:19 AM
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Thanks 62 Bowtie. I've had a buddy helping me who is a professional bodyman. He did the really big parts like patch panels and paint but I'm only 18 and new to it all. I took care of the small stuff and have quite a few weeks worth of sanding, welding, and spraying primer under my belt. I did design all of the mods myself though, based on the idea's that I wanted to incorporate into the truck to make it rival many of the very high dollar show trucks.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 01:35 AM
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Twiggy:
Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. I admire your courage to tackle a project like this...thank goodness for friends with know-how, tools and experience...oh I forgot, and patience. Good luck with the build and please keep us updated with lots of photos of your progress. That color is sharp. |
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02-03-2009, 01:44 AM
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Thanks LILRED. And definitely thankful for all of that.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 01:47 AM
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Welcome from Idaho Twiggy
 That is so cool that you've got yout Grandpa's truck and you're doing a great job building it. I can't wait to see it all together. That color ought to look awesome all together.
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02-03-2009, 01:49 AM
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Thanks Captain. He's quite amazed and amused to see the changes that it is going through. He's liking it a lot though.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 02:32 AM
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Looking good, and welcome. Hey! What model Mopar is that in the 1st pic? I am guessing a 68 Plymouth Road Runner or Satellite.
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02-03-2009, 08:20 AM
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Welcome aboard from Cali...Your progress is looking good man !!
I sure your high-school buddies will be impressed by the truck.... Keep it up.... 
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02-03-2009, 08:36 AM
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 Very nice work on the 305 Twiggy. Good to see another GMC. And Welcome from west Tn,
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02-03-2009, 08:49 AM
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nice work!!!!
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02-03-2009, 10:00 AM
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Thanks guys. And they're all looking forward to riding in it and seeing it when it's done. But the Mopar is a 68 Satellite. There's also a 59 Ford Sedan, 68 Plymouth Roadrunner, 69 Mustang, 71 Mustang, 71 Chevelle Convertible, and a 51 Mercury Coupe. Everything except my truck and the Mustangs are my buddies. But he worked for Plymouth through the 60's in Detroit so the Roadrunner is on his favorite's list.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 11:29 AM
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Welcome Twiggy, Nice looking project. Bet Grandpa is smiling....Did Grandpa buy the truck with those valve covers?
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02-03-2009, 11:37 AM
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Hey 502, yes he did buy it with those valve covers. They came on a couple of hundred or so 63 GMC's from the manufacturer. All that I did to them was clean them up really good and spray them with a good Clearcoat to really make them stand out.
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1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks |
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02-03-2009, 11:51 AM
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Lookin good!
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02-03-2009, 12:19 PM
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Looking good! Another 'Welcome' from Santa Fe, NM! Good luck!
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