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63C10StepBigWindow · 10-09-2012, 08:40 PM

Hi, my name is Karl. I just bought a new old truck and I am hooked. I'm a recovering Pontiac fanatic as well.
Have no worries; I will not put a Pontiac motor in my truck nor a Chevy motor in my Pontiac.
I had no idea why I fell in love with my 63 short stepside big window C10. Well, I've been lurking on the forum here and I have some ideas after learning about some of the unique features that Chevy didn't keep after 1963. Even so, my lil heart speeds up when I look at my new truck.
I can't wait to start turning some wrenches after mining ideas and tips from the good folks here. I've already found a lot here that inspires me.
Thanks!
p.s. Just saw a nice 65 on craigslist here in Oregon for $1k: http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/3327769888.html

**MusicMan70** · 10-09-2012, 10:39 PM

Welcome Karl. I like the color combo and how the bedwood compliments it too. Are those exhaust cut-outs on the bottom?

63C10StepBigWindow · 10-09-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Welcome Karl. I like the color combo and how the bedwood compliments it too. Are those exhaust cut-outs on the bottom?

Thanks for the compliment on the color(s). That was one reason I fell for this truck. It's a amateur job, but it has preserved the truck if nothing else. It will need paint and I'm inclined to stick with the colors. I'll change my mind and waffle, I'm sure. It appears to have had very little rust repair.

The previous owner installed the roll pan and put in taillights from a 65 Mustang. I'm not married to them, so I'm open to suggestions.

It's a 6 cylinder with a 4 speed. The motor is supposed to be fresh. I have no idea if it is at this point. I'm not sure how long before I dig into it. It came with a Painless wiring kit that is in the box. I'm leaning toward a 5.3 with a 5 speed manual. Ideas?

chevyrestoguy · 10-09-2012, 10:52 PM

Welcome, Karl! You've got a really nice truck to work with. You'll like this site....great people with all kinds of different projects.

My buddy's parents live in Baker. Starting to get cold there, yet?

63C10StepBigWindow · 10-09-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Welcome, Karl! You've got a really nice truck to work with. You'll like this site....great people with all kinds of different projects.

My buddy's parents live in Baker. Starting to get cold there, yet?

Thanks!
I seldom am up early. I did make it our early yesterday to go get this truck in Idaho. It was below freezing. I stopped for diesel and the attendant told it's been down to 20 degrees already. This is when I start dreaming about destinations south of here!

CRGRS 66 · 10-09-2012, 11:19 PM

Karl! Welcome to the board! Glad to have you here!
Nice truck, very nice truck.

63C10StepBigWindow · 10-09-2012, 11:35 PM

Thanks ... I'm getting the bug bad. I'm already thinking about what I will do after this one. Good grief.

**Captainfab** · 10-10-2012, 01:10 AM

Welcome to the forum Karl

That's a pretty nice looking '63.....I like the seat too.

I have a friend that is a hardcore Pontiac guy. He likes to build Pontiacs that GM never did.

T2vigil · 10-10-2012, 05:45 AM

Great looking truck. I am a 6 clinder guy so my vote is to make it run like they can and make it look good. I also love my Pontiacs. I still have a G8 GT and a Solstice.

rbar · 10-10-2012, 08:23 AM

Welcome Karl, that's a nice looking truck. I was seeing that one for sale here in Idaho. Glad to see someone pick it up and continue on.

jonzcustomshop · 10-10-2012, 08:37 AM

hey throw a poncho in there!I put one in my wifes 63.

hopped up · 10-10-2012, 08:40 AM

Nice truck but id rip those taillights off and put the stockers back on!! Welcome
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1963c-10 · 10-10-2012, 08:56 AM

Welcome....one great looking truck there, and always glad to see more 63's. Looks like its off to a nice start already.

66farmer · 10-10-2012, 09:28 AM

You got yourself a great looking truck. I love the big window and step side. My truck was purchased new from the chevy dealer in LaGrande.

**dean jendro** · 10-10-2012, 10:11 AM

Welcome to the forum. That's a great looking truck to start with. You can't go wrong with an LS swap. They fit really nice and there's a lot of info here on the site to help you along. (see engine and drivetrain section, LSX sub- forum)
Keep us informed of your progress with pictures of course. We love pics!!

63C10StepBigWindow · 10-10-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dean jendro

Welcome to the forum. That's a great looking truck to start with. You can't go wrong with an LS swap. They fit really nice and there's a lot of info here on the site to help you along. (see engine and drivetrain section, LSX sub- forum)
Keep us informed of your progress with pictures of course. We love pics!!

Pictures will be no problem. I'm an editor by day and a photographer when I have time and as jobs come up. Rodeo photography is my niche (see Buckaroo Photography Oregon on Facebook), but I did quite a bit of car show photography 10-12 years ago. The photojournalist in me will enjoy documenting and sharing this journey.

10-09-2012, 08:40 PM	#1
63C10StepBigWindow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baker City, OR Posts: 17	Introduction Hi, my name is Karl. I just bought a new old truck and I am hooked. I'm a recovering Pontiac fanatic as well. Have no worries; I will not put a Pontiac motor in my truck nor a Chevy motor in my Pontiac. I had no idea why I fell in love with my 63 short stepside big window C10. Well, I've been lurking on the forum here and I have some ideas after learning about some of the unique features that Chevy didn't keep after 1963. Even so, my lil heart speeds up when I look at my new truck. I can't wait to start turning some wrenches after mining ideas and tips from the good folks here. I've already found a lot here that inspires me. Thanks! p.s. Just saw a nice 65 on craigslist here in Oregon for $1k: http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/3327769888.html Attached Images

10-09-2012, 10:39 PM	#2
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Introduction Welcome Karl. I like the color combo and how the bedwood compliments it too. Are those exhaust cut-outs on the bottom? __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

10-09-2012, 10:52 PM	#4
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Introduction Welcome, Karl! You've got a really nice truck to work with. You'll like this site....great people with all kinds of different projects. My buddy's parents live in Baker. Starting to get cold there, yet? __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

10-09-2012, 11:19 PM	#6
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Introduction Karl! Welcome to the board! Glad to have you here! Nice truck, very nice truck. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

10-09-2012, 11:35 PM	#7
63C10StepBigWindow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baker City, OR Posts: 17	Re: Introduction Thanks ... I'm getting the bug bad. I'm already thinking about what I will do after this one. Good grief.

10-10-2012, 01:10 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Introduction Welcome to the forum Karl That's a pretty nice looking '63.....I like the seat too. I have a friend that is a hardcore Pontiac guy. He likes to build Pontiacs that GM never did. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-10-2012, 05:45 AM	#9
T2vigil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 236	Re: Introduction Great looking truck. I am a 6 clinder guy so my vote is to make it run like they can and make it look good. I also love my Pontiacs. I still have a G8 GT and a Solstice.

10-10-2012, 08:23 AM	#10
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Introduction Welcome Karl, that's a nice looking truck. I was seeing that one for sale here in Idaho. Glad to see someone pick it up and continue on. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

10-10-2012, 08:37 AM	#11
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Introduction hey throw a poncho in there!I put one in my wifes 63. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

10-10-2012, 08:40 AM	#12
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Introduction Nice truck but id rip those taillights off and put the stockers back on!! Welcome Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2012, 08:56 AM	#13
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Introduction Welcome....one great looking truck there, and always glad to see more 63's. Looks like its off to a nice start already. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-10-2012, 09:28 AM	#14
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: Introduction You got yourself a great looking truck. I love the big window and step side. My truck was purchased new from the chevy dealer in LaGrande.

10-10-2012, 10:11 AM	#15
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: Introduction Welcome to the forum. That's a great looking truck to start with. You can't go wrong with an LS swap. They fit really nice and there's a lot of info here on the site to help you along. (see engine and drivetrain section, LSX sub- forum) Keep us informed of your progress with pictures of course. We love pics!! __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS



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