about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wbflyer · 07-17-2015, 01:04 PM

Hey Guys,

I have a buddy that is giving me his old truck with the 292 and three on the tree. It's been sitting for 12 years but was painted a few years prior to parking it under a tree where it sits today. There is not much rust at all and but the wood in the bed is pretty much gone. Surface rust in the engine bay and on the frame. Here in the PNW it rains a lot but no salt on the roads so no real bad rust.

My question is, what are the best the places to shop for parts and I would really prefer a short bed, can this be modified at a reasonable cost?

Thanks Guys!

pics to come

Softpatch · 07-17-2015, 01:38 PM

Everyone wants a shorty
but they will fall out of favor...then you wish you had your long bed back

wbflyer · 07-17-2015, 01:43 PM

Good point, I'm just not sure it will fit in my garage!

Evoracer · 07-17-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wbflyer

Good point, I'm just not sure it will fit in my garage!

I had to measure my garage before I bought mine. lol

1963c-10 · 07-17-2015, 02:50 PM

Mar-K is my choice for bed wood and bed parts. Made in the USA and no fitment issues.

markeb01 · 07-17-2015, 02:55 PM

And welcome to the forum!

siggyfreud · 07-17-2015, 03:28 PM

Welcome! I too am in the Pacific NW working on a long-bed. I'd keep the long bed if it fits. That said, people here have successfully chopped the frame and the bed and sewn it back together to make a short bed.

raymo66 · 07-17-2015, 04:15 PM

Welcome from the Oregon coast

wbflyer · 07-17-2015, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome! Maybe I will keep it in its current form. Not looking to make a show truck but how much do you estimate for a frame off moderate restoration? I am budgeting 10K. Macco paint job, I can paint the frame. I figure the engine needs to be rebuilt since it has sat for 12 plus years. I would assume 3k for that. maybe a transmission rebuild, 2k for that. I would like to take it from the tree to the floor but not a requirement. rewire, looks like I can get a full kit for 500 bucks. The truck seems pretty simplistic to tear down and rebuild.

siggyfreud · 07-17-2015, 04:52 PM

10k seems realistic if you're not needing much body work, and are okay with a Macco paint job. I'm probably 12k into mine and haven't touched body or paint, but I'm also doing a lot of stuff above and beyond just getting it back on the road.

That said, if your current plans account for 10k, figure by the time you're done you'll spend 20

. Too easy to add stuff as you go. "Man while the body is off I should really get a rear-fuel tank," or "well if I'm doing the brakes anyways I'll just swap it to discs."

Scope creep!

**CHIZZLER** · 07-17-2015, 05:19 PM

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/5103220616.html

This has been for sale for over a month. Also chris out in woodburn has 10 of everything for your truck. Good luck and welcome.

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-17-2015, 08:58 PM

Welcome to the forum, but....

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-17-2015, 09:52 PM

Welcome to the forum! Add a 5 speed behind that 292 and you'll have a great cruiser! And to agree:

**DPowers** · 07-17-2015, 10:20 PM

Welcome.
Why dont you get it running and driving safely and then decide what you want to do with it...

wbflyer · 07-18-2015, 01:54 AM

All good points! I will have pics early next week!

TopFuel1966 · 07-18-2015, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Softpatch

Everyone wants a shorty
but they will fall out of favor...then you wish you had your long bed back

Judging by the number of posts that appear on this site inquiring about LB to SB conversions, do you see that happening anytime soon?

Turtleman · 07-18-2015, 11:23 AM

LOL... Funny Topic... I was the same way.. When I got back from overseas my Grandfather gave his 64 short bed step.. I loved that truck.. the 8th biggest mistake in my life was selling it years later..
I Never liked long beds or fleet sides..
Today I own a long bed fleet side........ The more I drove it the more I liked it..

wbflyer · 07-18-2015, 05:21 PM

how much do you think it would be to convert, if I went that direction?

TopFuel1966 · 07-19-2015, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbflyer

how much do you think it would be to convert, if I went that direction?

It's a lot of labor so if you can do it yourself you can do it cheap. if you have to hire it out it's gonna be expensive.

wbflyer · 07-19-2015, 05:57 PM

yikes, I not sure I would want to tackle that on my own. Looks like I may be leaving it a long bed.

07-17-2015, 01:04 PM	#1
wbflyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6	about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Hey Guys, I have a buddy that is giving me his old truck with the 292 and three on the tree. It's been sitting for 12 years but was painted a few years prior to parking it under a tree where it sits today. There is not much rust at all and but the wood in the bed is pretty much gone. Surface rust in the engine bay and on the frame. Here in the PNW it rains a lot but no salt on the roads so no real bad rust. My question is, what are the best the places to shop for parts and I would really prefer a short bed, can this be modified at a reasonable cost? Thanks Guys! pics to come

07-17-2015, 01:38 PM	#2
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Everyone wants a shorty but they will fall out of favor...then you wish you had your long bed back __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

07-17-2015, 01:43 PM	#3
wbflyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Good point, I'm just not sure it will fit in my garage!

07-17-2015, 02:50 PM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Mar-K is my choice for bed wood and bed parts. Made in the USA and no fitment issues. __________________ 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

07-17-2015, 02:55 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed And welcome to the forum! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-17-2015, 03:28 PM	#7
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Welcome! I too am in the Pacific NW working on a long-bed. I'd keep the long bed if it fits. That said, people here have successfully chopped the frame and the bed and sewn it back together to make a short bed. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

07-17-2015, 04:15 PM	#8
raymo66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: agatebeach oregon Posts: 25	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Welcome from the Oregon coast

07-17-2015, 04:29 PM	#9
wbflyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Thanks for the warm welcome! Maybe I will keep it in its current form. Not looking to make a show truck but how much do you estimate for a frame off moderate restoration? I am budgeting 10K. Macco paint job, I can paint the frame. I figure the engine needs to be rebuilt since it has sat for 12 plus years. I would assume 3k for that. maybe a transmission rebuild, 2k for that. I would like to take it from the tree to the floor but not a requirement. rewire, looks like I can get a full kit for 500 bucks. The truck seems pretty simplistic to tear down and rebuild.

07-17-2015, 04:52 PM	#10
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed 10k seems realistic if you're not needing much body work, and are okay with a Macco paint job. I'm probably 12k into mine and haven't touched body or paint, but I'm also doing a lot of stuff above and beyond just getting it back on the road. That said, if your current plans account for 10k, figure by the time you're done you'll spend 20 . Too easy to add stuff as you go. "Man while the body is off I should really get a rear-fuel tank," or "well if I'm doing the brakes anyways I'll just swap it to discs." Scope creep! __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

07-17-2015, 05:19 PM	#11
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/5103220616.html This has been for sale for over a month. Also chris out in woodburn has 10 of everything for your truck. Good luck and welcome. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-17-2015, 08:58 PM	#12
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Welcome to the forum, but.... __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

07-17-2015, 09:52 PM	#13
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Welcome to the forum! Add a 5 speed behind that 292 and you'll have a great cruiser! And to agree: __________________ 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

07-17-2015, 10:20 PM	#14
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed Welcome. Why dont you get it running and driving safely and then decide what you want to do with it... __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

07-18-2015, 01:54 AM	#15
wbflyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed All good points! I will have pics early next week!

07-18-2015, 11:23 AM	#17
Turtleman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 289	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed LOL... Funny Topic... I was the same way.. When I got back from overseas my Grandfather gave his 64 short bed step.. I loved that truck.. the 8th biggest mistake in my life was selling it years later.. I Never liked long beds or fleet sides.. Today I own a long bed fleet side........ The more I drove it the more I liked it..



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07-18-2015, 05:21 PM	#18
wbflyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed how much do you think it would be to convert, if I went that direction?

07-19-2015, 05:57 PM	#20
wbflyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6	Re: about to receive a 1963 Fleetside Longbed yikes, I not sure I would want to tackle that on my own. Looks like I may be leaving it a long bed.

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