Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WellBilt Kustoms · 07-21-2010, 03:53 AM

I sold my 87 Crewcab Dually last week, so this past weekend I was out looking for a new shop truck. It was either going to be a 60-66 Chevy, or a 67-72. I really wanted a 60-66 since I've always loved that body style. I looked at 5 different trucks, both body styles, and I ended up with the cleanest and most complete one out of all of them. I think I got a good deal on her as well considering everything thats been done, and the condition she's in.

Definately needs some things here and there. plans are to do full air ride, fix the body where the little chips and small dings are, and do a satin black paint job, with a red top. Change to 5 lug with disc brakes and get new wheels/tires, add a hitch, and make a new bed floor.

Anyways...enough blabbing...here are some pics.

Can someone tell me what rear end this is? Its an 8 lug rear, so its gotta go.

cable666guy · 07-23-2010, 02:03 AM

Sweet truck, best of luck with it!!

64Magoo · 07-23-2010, 04:01 AM

Since I'm totally into the flat black (I had one myself until the forced sale) I can't believe I'm saying this...I wouldn't change it. It is too nice a truck as it sits, there are many other donors out there for little money that would be massively UPgraded with the flatblack scheme. This one it just too nice...

64swb · 07-23-2010, 10:42 PM

that would be an eaton ho52 rear.

Joemomma1 · 07-26-2010, 01:00 AM

Its got a 64-66 cluster. Pretty odd.

**Captainfab** · 07-26-2010, 01:18 AM

Haha! I never noticed that....good eye. I wonder how they pulled that off?

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Its got a 64-66 cluster. Pretty odd.

nomrlz · 07-26-2010, 01:52 AM

that is a nice truck. the chrome is in very good condition

panelrodder81 · 07-26-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 64swb

that would be an eaton ho52 rear.

Finally, someone who can definitively say what that is! I have the same rear end and I've been searching for the answer. I was leaning toward the Eaton but had lingering doubts. What ratio is it, or ratios did it come in?

I just learned something! (Mine will be going too... hopefully.)

Shaky · 07-26-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by panelrodder81

Finally, someone who can definitively say what that is! I have the same rear end and I've been searching for the answer. I was leaning toward the Eaton but had lingering doubts. What ratio is it, or ratios did it come in?

I just learned something! (Mine will be going too... hopefully.)

The highest ratio would be a 4.10. Then there's 4.56. After that it gets real crazy...

07-21-2010, 03:53 AM	#1
WellBilt Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 384	Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! I sold my 87 Crewcab Dually last week, so this past weekend I was out looking for a new shop truck. It was either going to be a 60-66 Chevy, or a 67-72. I really wanted a 60-66 since I've always loved that body style. I looked at 5 different trucks, both body styles, and I ended up with the cleanest and most complete one out of all of them. I think I got a good deal on her as well considering everything thats been done, and the condition she's in. Definately needs some things here and there. plans are to do full air ride, fix the body where the little chips and small dings are, and do a satin black paint job, with a red top. Change to 5 lug with disc brakes and get new wheels/tires, add a hitch, and make a new bed floor. Anyways...enough blabbing...here are some pics. Can someone tell me what rear end this is? Its an 8 lug rear, so its gotta go.

07-23-2010, 02:03 AM	#2
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! Sweet truck, best of luck with it!!

07-23-2010, 04:01 AM	#3
64Magoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 265	Re: Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! Since I'm totally into the flat black (I had one myself until the forced sale) I can't believe I'm saying this...I wouldn't change it. It is too nice a truck as it sits, there are many other donors out there for little money that would be massively UPgraded with the flatblack scheme. This one it just too nice...

07-23-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
64swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Camino, CA Posts: 182	Re: Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! that would be an eaton ho52 rear. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10, 1986 Chevy K20 'Burb, 1970 Chevelle, 1996 K2500 'Burb, 1977 Chevy K10, 1970 Ford F-250, 72 Ford F100 4x4, 1979 Chevy C30, 1982 Chevy C30, 1996 Chevy Dually 4x4 SAS, 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 1991 Ford F-350 cclb dually 4x4

07-26-2010, 01:00 AM	#5
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! Its got a 64-66 cluster. Pretty odd.

07-26-2010, 01:52 AM	#7
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Just picked up a 63 long bed, fleetside for my new Shop Truck! that is a nice truck. the chrome is in very good condition



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