1963 or 64?

[Jpd]

Hey. New to the forum. I have a truck the titled a 1963 but I could swear it's s 64. It's doesn't have the wrap around windshield or the doors I would expect The only thing I can think is it was built late in 63. I would attach pics but I guess I don't have permission. Any answers?
Also I want to maybe put some rally truck style rim. Would 15x7 be a good fit? What size tires? Thanks in advance for any info. Jeff.
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[DakotaKid]

64. 63 had kneeknocker windshields. probably an early 64 model that was "titled" in 63. the vin should show a 64 date though. whats the first few digits of the vin?

[Clyde65]

Whats the first 6 of the vin??

Ralleys would work either 5 lug or 6 are out there.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jpd

Hey. New to the forum. I have a truck the titled a 1963 but I could swear it's s 64. It's doesn't have the wrap around windshield or the doors I would expect The only thing I can think is it was built late in 63. I would attach pics but I guess I don't have permission. Any answers?
Also I want to maybe put some rally truck style rim. Would 15x7 be a good fit? What size tires? Thanks in advance for any info. Jeff.
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That's a 64 to 66. Can you post the vin? I may be able to help decode it.

[Jpd]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

That's a 64 to 66. Can you post the vin? I may be able to help decode it.

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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jpd

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From what I can read your vin comes out as 1001 P F2300A
Alright, here we go,
1001 makes it a 1000 series with a 115 inch wheel base.

P means it was built in the Pontiac, Michigan Plant.

F makes it a 64-66.

2300 is the Serial number.

A is a GVW of 6000 pounds.

Only way to tell if it's a 66 is by the red lettering in the grill. If it doesn't have that red lettering it's a 64-65.

Does it still have the original V6?

[Jpd]

Still original v-6. 69k miles. I don't think this truck could be anymore orginal. Orginal shocks and everything. I changed the point for a tune up and they were marked GMC. Have a lot a documentation including the orginal title and loan documents. I want to keep it orginal except disk brakes that the reason for the rims question. Jeff
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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jpd

Still original v-6. 69k miles. I don't think this truck could be anymore orginal. Orginal shocks and everything. I changed the point for a tune up and they were marked GMC. Have a lot a documentation including the orginal title and loan documents. I want to keep it orginal except disk brakes that the reason for the rims question. Jeff
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The GMC V6's rock man! Don't let Anyone tell you otherwise. There's a guy local with a 305 that has 600,000 on it!

[vin63]

Originally Posted by Jpd

...I have a truck the titled a 1963 but I could swear it's s 64.

As the others mentioned, it is a model year 1964, but was most likely originally purchased in 1963, so when it was registered, the current calendar year was used for the documentation at the DMV. I've seen a few registrations that had the same calendar year vs model year discrepancy.

[Jpd]

Anybody still running the V-6 run 10w oil like they recommend in the manual?
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[vince1]

That is a beautiful truck.

If they were calling for 10W use 5-20 or 5-30? Synthetic? With synthetic maybe the seals will leak? I think oils today are far superior to what they were back then.

[Jpd]

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[Jpd]

Originally Posted by Jpd

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I think I'm gonna go with 5-20. 10w oil has no detergents. I've be looking for the spin on oil filter adapter but they are few and far between. Anybody have one for sale?
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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jpd

I think I'm gonna go with 5-20. 10w oil has no detergents. I've be looking for the spin on oil filter adapter but they are few and far between. Anybody have one for sale?
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Ask around here:
http://6066gmcclub.com/index.php

I run 15W-40 in my V6. You'll have to locate a 67 or later model V6 from my knowledge and it will have the spin on filter. Mine is a 67 engine and it does.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by vince1

That is a beautiful truck.

If they were calling for 10W use 5-20 or 5-30? Synthetic? With synthetic maybe the seals will leak? I think oils today are far superior to what they were back then.

The oils today don't have the zinc additive anymore because all these new cars have roller cams or ohc.

[Jpd]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

The oils today don't have the zinc additive anymore because all these new cars have roller cams or ohc.

I was considering that also with the solid lifters.
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[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jpd

I was considering that also with the solid lifters.
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I'd run rotella 10w-30 or 15w-40 with a ZDDP zinc additive.

[forestb]

I had the same thing with my registration. The registration says it is a 63 and it has a 63 grill but a torsion bar front end so I say it is a 62.