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bigblock79 · 12-12-2013, 06:27 PM

1963 that looks like 64-66 he says it was built in december of 63

Leroy-B1 · 12-12-2013, 06:30 PM

Does title say 63? Usually vehicles assembled that late in year are titles as the next year on newer vehicles...maybe so then as well

bigblock79 · 12-12-2013, 07:00 PM

63 truck and title match

**aerotruk63** · 12-12-2013, 08:28 PM

Built or registered? Pics?

Mack B · 12-12-2013, 10:17 PM

Ill preface this by saying I don't know anything about these things.

But the new models came out in September right? Wouldn't that mean that 64s was being built in dec of 63. This one just wound up titled as a 63 possibly? Is the first number of the vin a 3?

**joedoh** · 12-12-2013, 11:09 PM

in kansas they titled them the year they were sold. I saw a 1978 BMW 2002 once. a new 64 at dealer in 63 sold in 63 = 63.

padresag · 12-13-2013, 12:59 AM

my 64 starts off at 5K
ron

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-13-2013, 11:54 AM

If I remember right...my 66 was built in December of 65....

forestb · 12-13-2013, 05:26 PM

My 62 is registered and sold as a 63. Boy was that a mistake. Darn torsion bar suspension.

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 12-13-2013, 07:00 PM

My 62 built in the middle of 62 has no torsion and never did. It was a AZ forest service truck went to auction I missed it there due to cash at that time got the chance to buy it from the guy that beat me at auction for less and that was in side of 2 months. X fram and all but never had torsion.. GO figure.

carp1329 · 12-13-2013, 07:54 PM

My 64 was registered on december 18th in 1963.I have the original title.

MikeS. · 12-14-2013, 04:34 AM

Pics, we needs pics.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-14-2013, 12:34 PM

I'm not sure if you wanted a picture of mine or not but here it is....just looks like a plain 66....built in the winter of 65 in the Fermont, CA plant and sold up in Oregon.

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-15-2013, 12:43 AM

Sorry...I meant to say "FREMONT plant" in California!

Dillon Rock · 01-06-2014, 02:14 AM

From what I'm used to with cars and trucks alike, If the car/truck was manufactured from January-June of the year i.e. 1963 then it was a 63. If it was manufactured from July-December of the year (see year previously mentioned) it was considered a late year vehicle unless noted otherwise. If you want to get more technical like with Ford( a name that doesn't belong on this site for they aren't really meant for this site) they went and created the "half year" model, like the 1964 1/2 mustang, where I think the previous mentioned production year issue came into play. There's many benefactors to this so who knows. Every maker had their system of labeling the years of the new and late models.

**Clyde65** · 01-06-2014, 09:11 AM

I was always under the impression that the summer months were retooling time for the auto manufacturers, this is why new models came out in September. I was told that May-June was the latest the current year rolled out of the assembly plant.

I used to wok at a dealer in the 80's and when they sold an 84 Brigadier in June of 1985, it was still an 84, the factory warranty started when it was sold up to 18K miles but it was titled as an 84.

63burban4x4 · 01-06-2014, 09:32 AM

If I went into a dealership in October 1965 to buy the "new" '66 model, I would certainly expect it to be titled as a "66".

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-06-2014, 11:53 AM

Guess mine is a "Late" model. lol.

Rogue 64 · 01-06-2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

My 62 built in the middle of 62 has no torsion and never did. It was a AZ forest service truck went to auction I missed it there due to cash at that time got the chance to buy it from the guy that beat me at auction for less and that was in side of 2 months. X fram and all but never had torsion.. GO figure.

Wow, thats interesting.

jchav62 · 01-06-2014, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

My 62 built in the middle of 62 has no torsion and never did. It was a AZ forest service truck went to auction I missed it there due to cash at that time got the chance to buy it from the guy that beat me at auction for less and that was in side of 2 months. X fram and all but never had torsion.. GO figure.

Never seen or heard of a non Torsion Bar '62... wow...

Trsmotrhed · 01-06-2014, 11:28 PM

Bigblock, you going to show us pics or keep teasing us?

12-12-2013, 06:27 PM	#1
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12-12-2013, 06:30 PM	#2
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 Does title say 63? Usually vehicles assembled that late in year are titles as the next year on newer vehicles...maybe so then as well

12-12-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
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12-12-2013, 08:28 PM	#4
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12-12-2013, 10:17 PM	#5
Mack B Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: L.ower A.labama Posts: 518	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 Ill preface this by saying I don't know anything about these things. But the new models came out in September right? Wouldn't that mean that 64s was being built in dec of 63. This one just wound up titled as a 63 possibly? Is the first number of the vin a 3?

12-12-2013, 11:09 PM	#6
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12-13-2013, 12:59 AM	#7
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 my 64 starts off at 5K ron

12-13-2013, 11:54 AM	#8
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 If I remember right...my 66 was built in December of 65.... __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-13-2013, 05:26 PM	#9
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 My 62 is registered and sold as a 63. Boy was that a mistake. Darn torsion bar suspension.

12-13-2013, 07:00 PM	#10
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 My 62 built in the middle of 62 has no torsion and never did. It was a AZ forest service truck went to auction I missed it there due to cash at that time got the chance to buy it from the guy that beat me at auction for less and that was in side of 2 months. X fram and all but never had torsion.. GO figure. __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

12-13-2013, 07:54 PM	#11
carp1329 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lone Jack Missouri Posts: 36	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 My 64 was registered on december 18th in 1963.I have the original title.

12-14-2013, 04:34 AM	#12
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12-14-2013, 12:34 PM	#13
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 I'm not sure if you wanted a picture of mine or not but here it is....just looks like a plain 66....built in the winter of 65 in the Fermont, CA plant and sold up in Oregon. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-15-2013, 12:43 AM	#14
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 Sorry...I meant to say "FREMONT plant" in California! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-06-2014, 02:14 AM	#15
Dillon Rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangor, Michigan Posts: 375	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 From what I'm used to with cars and trucks alike, If the car/truck was manufactured from January-June of the year i.e. 1963 then it was a 63. If it was manufactured from July-December of the year (see year previously mentioned) it was considered a late year vehicle unless noted otherwise. If you want to get more technical like with Ford( a name that doesn't belong on this site for they aren't really meant for this site) they went and created the "half year" model, like the 1964 1/2 mustang, where I think the previous mentioned production year issue came into play. There's many benefactors to this so who knows. Every maker had their system of labeling the years of the new and late models. __________________ That's the thing about a Chevrolet, no matter how they look, whether it be a trailer queen or a good ol' used farm truck, no other truck on the road will always look that damn good wearing a Bowtie.



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01-06-2014, 09:11 AM	#16
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 I was always under the impression that the summer months were retooling time for the auto manufacturers, this is why new models came out in September. I was told that May-June was the latest the current year rolled out of the assembly plant. I used to wok at a dealer in the 80's and when they sold an 84 Brigadier in June of 1985, it was still an 84, the factory warranty started when it was sold up to 18K miles but it was titled as an 84. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-06-2014, 09:32 AM	#17
63burban4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: US Posts: 446	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 If I went into a dealership in October 1965 to buy the "new" '66 model, I would certainly expect it to be titled as a "66".

01-06-2014, 11:53 AM	#18
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 Guess mine is a "Late" model. lol. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-06-2014, 11:28 PM	#21
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: 1963 that looks like 64-66 Bigblock, you going to show us pics or keep teasing us? __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

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