Abandoned truck.....help me identify!

[nicke]

I found this truck sitting in a back road quite a few years ago and it hasn't moved in a while. It was last licensed in 2004. It is in very good condition and the body is almost laser straight. Can anyone tell me what year this is?
Sorry about the phone pics.

Thanks

[protrash64]

the grill and wrap-around windshield suggest a 1963.

[Sillyoldman]

I'd say '63 also. I'm not too far away. Do you need me to come get it? Looks solid.

[nicke]

haha...Yea...Pretty sure it belongs to the people in the house in the background. I am thinking about knocking on the door with cash in hand and seeing what happens...

[markeb01]

x3 - every external indication is it's a 1963, including the front fender emblems.

[SIR]

...YUP...63,custom cab badging check to see if it has in dash a/c vent...grab it if you can, if it runs $800 is a good place to start...

[nicke]

I will check that out and post pics... is a 63 the only year with the wrap around windshield and this specific grill?

[markeb01]

The grille is unique to 1963. The windshield is common to 60-63.

[LILRED66]

Regardless of the year (which it is a '63), snatch it up, if you can!

[nicke]

Got it. Good info, thank you. I spend most of my time on this forum cruising the 67-72 area, so I need to freshen up on my other years. Also, I just bought a 1955 1st series pickup that had been in a barn in Valley, Washington for the last 20 years. I will get pics of that soon and start spending time in that area too!

[Bears63]

That is a pretty nice looking '63. I wouldn't hesitate to start knocking on some doors to get the lowdown on it.

[LILRED66]

Bumper guards, original grille & body trim...somewhat nicely appointed!

[nicke]

I noticed that... are those front bumper guards a factory option? Is that somewhat rare?

[jonzcustomshop]

guards -factory option, yes pretty rare.
if you nee me to come over and get it just let me know
that is a nice looking truck!

[nicke]

I will try to get some interior shots tomorrow. Besides air-conditioning vents, is there anything else I should be looking for? Any other options that I could see?

[markeb01]

I just noticed, it appears the door check is broken on the drivers side, which may have caused the vertical dent a few inches back from the cowl extension. If you get access to the inside just make sure to hold on to the door so no further damage is inflicted.

[nicke]

Good call. I will do that.

[Captainfab]

That is a very straight and rust free Custom Cab '63.....I would be all over that given the chance.

[LILRED66]

When checking it out, look for these factory/dealer R.P.O.'s (regular production options):

power-assist steering
power brakes
air conditioning
chrome dash knobs
AM radio
driver & passenger side arm rests
driver & passenger side visors
tachometer
under-dash ash tray
Signal-stat Flare-stat 105 emergency flashers
under-seat jack, lug wrench & folding jack handle
seat belts
automatic (2-speed Powerglide...good/3-speed Turbo HydraMatic...really good)
Houndstooth seat cover
Deluxe-Air
glove box emblem
glove box lock
reverse light switch on 4-speed floor shifter
factory build sheet in seat back seat springs
Owner's manual
Protect-O-Plate
Custom steering wheel & chrome horn ring assembly
auxillary overload springs
front sway bar
rear sway bar
underbed spare tire holder
license plate bracket & light
4-core Harrison radiator

These are a few of the desireable R.P.O.'s that will enhance the value of the truck. Good luck and let us know the outcome.

[nicke]

Will do! I appreciate it!

[C-10cutty]

Really nice find!

Thanks for the RPO listing Red66.

[creep]

Wow! That's a nice truck. Hopefully you can "rescue" it.

[nicke]

I snapped some more pictures. Do these help reveal anything else of interest for this truck?

[nicke]

more...

[jonzcustomshop]

I see an antenna, which means it probably might still have the factory radio, also seems to still have the original paint, which is a very good thing...usually nothing hidden under original paint!!
looks like all it needs is rockers and door corners and some original (or anything besides the ones that are on it ) wheels.