Newbie 1963 Stepside Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Marcus4800 · 02-11-2017, 01:05 AM

Just picked up my wife's grandmothers 1963 stepside. It has a straight 6cyl with 41,000 original miles. I plan to restore back to it's original condition (as close as I can) I'm the type guy that can do most everything but I haven't turned wrenches in many, many, many, many moons. My question is the shop manuals that you can buy do they tell stuff how to remove the stepside, how to replace the wood in the bed, and replace weather stripping and stuff like that????

Thanks for any advice.... Marcus

**The Rocknrod** · 02-11-2017, 09:51 AM

Welcome and congrats on the new truck.
Not sure as I have never had one, but using the FAQ section and the search tool you can find virtually anything you need to. You may want to become a member to use the "what it's worth" buying, selling etc on this sight (just a suggestion).
Believe me if you want the info someone on here has done it before you and has documented it here.
Have fun with it.

**aerotruk63** · 02-11-2017, 09:12 PM

Removing the bed replacing the wood is straight forward. Nothing to complicated that it would need explanation from a shop manual.
The weatherstrips are explained in the shop manual.
Like The Rocknrod said, great amount of info is readily available on the site.
We love pictures so don't be shy.
Welcome to the site.
You won't find all the answers in the original literature. BUT I DO ENCOURAGE YOU TO BUY A SHOP MANUAL.
Operators manual also comes in handy.
You can also browse through my Picasa album ( link below)
Enjoy your project, when you get frustrated, simply post your observations or questions and we'll be happy to help out.
And remember there's no stupid questions asked on here, they always generate a new answer or query.

P.S. post you Trim and Paint code and you can add you Serial Number if you like to be explained.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=604347&page=7

**Captainfab** · 02-12-2017, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the forum Marcus

Marcus4800 · 02-12-2017, 03:12 AM

Thank you all for the gracious welcome and suggestions. I'm looking forward to all the help I can find on this site from new found friends and files on the site .... Again many thanks.....

02-11-2017, 01:05 AM	#1
Marcus4800 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 53	Newbie 1963 Stepside Question Just picked up my wife's grandmothers 1963 stepside. It has a straight 6cyl with 41,000 original miles. I plan to restore back to it's original condition (as close as I can) I'm the type guy that can do most everything but I haven't turned wrenches in many, many, many, many moons. My question is the shop manuals that you can buy do they tell stuff how to remove the stepside, how to replace the wood in the bed, and replace weather stripping and stuff like that???? Thanks for any advice.... Marcus

02-11-2017, 09:51 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Newbie 1963 Stepside Question Welcome and congrats on the new truck. Not sure as I have never had one, but using the FAQ section and the search tool you can find virtually anything you need to. You may want to become a member to use the "what it's worth" buying, selling etc on this sight (just a suggestion). Believe me if you want the info someone on here has done it before you and has documented it here. Have fun with it. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-11-2017, 09:12 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: Newbie 1963 Stepside Question Removing the bed replacing the wood is straight forward. Nothing to complicated that it would need explanation from a shop manual. The weatherstrips are explained in the shop manual. Like The Rocknrod said, great amount of info is readily available on the site. We love pictures so don't be shy. Welcome to the site. You won't find all the answers in the original literature. BUT I DO ENCOURAGE YOU TO BUY A SHOP MANUAL. Operators manual also comes in handy. You can also browse through my Picasa album ( link below) Enjoy your project, when you get frustrated, simply post your observations or questions and we'll be happy to help out. And remember there's no stupid questions asked on here, they always generate a new answer or query. P.S. post you Trim and Paint code and you can add you Serial Number if you like to be explained. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=604347&page=7 __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 02-11-2017 at 09:18 PM.

02-12-2017, 12:43 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Newbie 1963 Stepside Question Welcome to the forum Marcus __________________ 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

02-12-2017, 03:12 AM	#5
Marcus4800 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 53	Re: Newbie 1963 Stepside Question Thank you all for the gracious welcome and suggestions. I'm looking forward to all the help I can find on this site from new found friends and files on the site .... Again many thanks.....



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