couldn't pass this one up! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dinos63 · 09-16-2007, 11:44 PM

Man like I need another truck...well...... This truck was to hard to pass up! Its a clean and unmolested 1961 big back window swb six cylinder and 2 speed auto. It's complete and runs good. My plans are to keep it simple, lower it, big white walls (big and little tires) make it street worthy, and a quick respray on the body kinda rockabilly style. Me and nephew jake tore it apart today, power washed the motor and replaced one of the doors . I got a few projects going. This one should be a piece of cake! Who knows, maybe this will be the demo for the drop member for the 60-61 trucks...?

pcmcobra · 09-16-2007, 11:46 PM

when u feel like you have too many toys and the need to "unload" one, just send it my way!
Old skool on that body style is *****in!

Tomsriv · 09-16-2007, 11:49 PM

Very complete and not too rusty. I like it.

Stepside65 · 09-17-2007, 12:10 AM

sounds like a good plan Dino. Now i've got yet another project thread to watch.

Dinos63 · 09-17-2007, 12:19 AM

Man there is alot of smart dudes on this site,I need help on the vin on this truck .I dont know what plant the letter L is from ? vin 1c144L111853? thanks

pcmcobra · 09-17-2007, 12:22 AM

'53-'64 Factory Codes
A
Atlanta, GA
B
Baltimore, MD
F
Flint, MI
G
Framingham, MA
H
Fremont, CA
J
Janesville, WI
K
Kansas City, MO
L
Los Angeles, CA
N
Norwood, OH
O
Oakland, CA
P
Pontiac, MI
S
St. Louis, MO
T
Tarrytown, NY
V
Southgate, CA
W
Willow Run, MI
Y
Wilmington, DE

Los Angeles would be my guess.

Stepside65 · 09-17-2007, 12:23 AM

Here you go Dino.

Vin Decoding Results
VIN 1C144L111853
Model Year: 1961
Chassis: 2 Wheel Drive
Body Style: Pickup
Series: 1/2-Ton
Assembly Plant: Los Angeles, CA
Sequential Number: 111853

laidout · 09-17-2007, 12:35 AM

looks good i want that grille so bad i got the hood finally last week for my burban

Dinos63 · 09-17-2007, 12:36 AM

Hey that was fast,Thanks both you guys, I kinda thought is was La , thanks again

Dinos63 · 09-17-2007, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laidout

looks good i want that grille so bad i got the hood finally last week for my burban

You know i might know were ones at ,are you intrested? let me know .it was with some sheet metal i guy wanted to sell .

Stepside65 · 09-17-2007, 12:47 AM

No problem Dino. I'm just glad I was able to help.

fercho71 · 09-17-2007, 12:59 AM

nice truck dino looks very clean

laidout · 09-17-2007, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

You know i might know were ones at ,are you intrested? let me know .it was with some sheet metal i guy wanted to sell .

ya let me know what you would want for it shipped to oklahoma i got a 4 light gmc grill but i was just not what i wanted

Stepside65 · 09-17-2007, 07:50 AM

What would you want for that GMC grille Laidout? I need one.

72BlckButy · 09-17-2007, 08:34 AM

Great find!

**ChiefRocka** · 09-17-2007, 09:35 AM

That sucker is clean !!!

Rock-a-billy look huh ?!?! Like your thinking....

That'll be sweet...especially with that front-end !!!

**slepysal** · 09-17-2007, 10:58 AM

cool another knee knocker great looking truck

jchav62 · 09-17-2007, 12:11 PM

Very nice! Congrats!

918733 · 09-17-2007, 12:51 PM

Don't wanna jack this thread but could someone tell me the year of my truck and how to get a title in Tx. for it (vin # ci445s153508) I got 2 trucks to put together to make 1 and the better cab has no title.

918733 · 09-17-2007, 12:52 PM

Correction on that # c1445s153508

1LoC10 · 09-17-2007, 02:28 PM

nice score, i wouldnt want to pass it up either... I would leave the paint just how it is, just slam it, stripe it, and put some smoothies on it

Skirtchaser · 09-18-2007, 12:44 PM

Nice! You have to love the hood on those 61's That nose just looks HOT when it's all detailed up. Very fortunate to find one thats not all whacked up. Enjoy the hard work!

Skirtchaser · 09-18-2007, 12:47 PM

I talked to a buddy that is in the tow biz. He says to get together with a tow yard in your area and work out a deal with them to write it up as a drag off the highway deal. They can apply for a non recovery title and sell it to you for a dollar. Should be just that easy. Good luck!

Dinos63 · 09-20-2007, 12:06 AM

Its cool i got the tittle,thanks

Dinos63 · 09-20-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

nice score, i wouldnt want to pass it up either... I would leave the paint just how it is, just slam it, stripe it, and put some smoothies on it

Yeah i am thinking of leaving the paint the way it is,looks slick I dumped the truck 6 " in front and 5 in the rear, got a big set of 5" white walls,( one on b/o from socal) spent all day power washing and my nephews jake and dave spent 1/2 day scraping the frame,should have it done and on the road this weekend , i well have some more pic soon

09-16-2007, 11:44 PM	#1
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	couldn't pass this one up! Man like I need another truck...well...... This truck was to hard to pass up! Its a clean and unmolested 1961 big back window swb six cylinder and 2 speed auto. It's complete and runs good. My plans are to keep it simple, lower it, big white walls (big and little tires) make it street worthy, and a quick respray on the body kinda rockabilly style. Me and nephew jake tore it apart today, power washed the motor and replaced one of the doors . I got a few projects going. This one should be a piece of cake! Who knows, maybe this will be the demo for the drop member for the 60-61 trucks...? Attached Images

09-16-2007, 11:46 PM	#2
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: couldn't pass this one up! when u feel like you have too many toys and the need to "unload" one, just send it my way! Old skool on that body style is *****in! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

09-16-2007, 11:49 PM	#3
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Very complete and not too rusty. I like it.

09-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#4
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: couldn't pass this one up! sounds like a good plan Dino. Now i've got yet another project thread to watch. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

09-17-2007, 12:19 AM	#5
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Man there is alot of smart dudes on this site,I need help on the vin on this truck .I dont know what plant the letter L is from ? vin 1c144L111853? thanks

09-17-2007, 12:22 AM	#6
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: couldn't pass this one up! '53-'64 Factory Codes A Atlanta, GA B Baltimore, MD F Flint, MI G Framingham, MA H Fremont, CA J Janesville, WI K Kansas City, MO L Los Angeles, CA N Norwood, OH O Oakland, CA P Pontiac, MI S St. Louis, MO T Tarrytown, NY V Southgate, CA W Willow Run, MI Y Wilmington, DE Los Angeles would be my guess. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native Last edited by pcmcobra; 09-17-2007 at 12:25 AM.

09-17-2007, 12:23 AM	#7
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Here you go Dino. Vin Decoding Results VIN 1C144L111853 Model Year: 1961 Chassis: 2 Wheel Drive Body Style: Pickup Series: 1/2-Ton Assembly Plant: Los Angeles, CA Sequential Number: 111853 __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

09-17-2007, 12:35 AM	#8
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	Re: couldn't pass this one up! looks good i want that grille so bad i got the hood finally last week for my burban

09-17-2007, 12:36 AM	#9
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Hey that was fast,Thanks both you guys, I kinda thought is was La , thanks again

09-17-2007, 12:47 AM	#11
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: couldn't pass this one up! No problem Dino. I'm just glad I was able to help. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

09-17-2007, 12:59 AM	#12
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: couldn't pass this one up! nice truck dino looks very clean __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

09-17-2007, 07:50 AM	#14
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: couldn't pass this one up! What would you want for that GMC grille Laidout? I need one. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor Last edited by Stepside65; 09-17-2007 at 11:14 AM.

09-17-2007, 08:34 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Great find! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-17-2007, 09:35 AM	#16
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: couldn't pass this one up! That sucker is clean !!! Rock-a-billy look huh ?!?! Like your thinking.... That'll be sweet...especially with that front-end !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-17-2007, 10:58 AM	#17
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: couldn't pass this one up! cool another knee knocker great looking truck __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 09-18-2007 at 01:14 PM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-17-2007, 12:11 PM	#18
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Very nice! Congrats! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-17-2007, 12:51 PM	#19
918733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 213	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Don't wanna jack this thread but could someone tell me the year of my truck and how to get a title in Tx. for it (vin # ci445s153508) I got 2 trucks to put together to make 1 and the better cab has no title.

09-17-2007, 12:52 PM	#20
918733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 213	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Correction on that # c1445s153508

09-17-2007, 02:28 PM	#21
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: couldn't pass this one up! nice score, i wouldnt want to pass it up either... I would leave the paint just how it is, just slam it, stripe it, and put some smoothies on it __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 09-17-2007 at 02:28 PM.

09-18-2007, 12:44 PM	#22
Skirtchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingman, Az. Posts: 27	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Nice! You have to love the hood on those 61's That nose just looks HOT when it's all detailed up. Very fortunate to find one thats not all whacked up. Enjoy the hard work!

09-18-2007, 12:47 PM	#23
Skirtchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingman, Az. Posts: 27	Re: couldn't pass this one up! I talked to a buddy that is in the tow biz. He says to get together with a tow yard in your area and work out a deal with them to write it up as a drag off the highway deal. They can apply for a non recovery title and sell it to you for a dollar. Should be just that easy. Good luck!

09-20-2007, 12:06 AM	#24
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: couldn't pass this one up! Its cool i got the tittle,thanks

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.