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Old 03-29-2011, 11:49 PM   #1
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New to the board 63 Chev
Howdy. I just picked this truck up over the weekend. There is so much information here. I've spend a couple days just checking out builds and threads.
I do have a question though. I have a friend that is scraping a 1980 1/2 ton and he said I can have the front end to upgrade to disc brakes and power steering and power brakes. I am thinking of just swapping the whole cross member. I have seen some people do that without problems but what I want to know is if I want to keep 6 lug wheels can I just change the rotors from 5 lug to 6 lug? Will that be a problem? What are the advantages of 5 lug VS 6 lug?

And how do I add a picture?
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:46 AM   #2
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Welcome to the forum

As long as that truck has the 1.250" thick rotors you can buy aftermarket 6 lug rotors for thos spindles. There';s really no advantage other than you don't have to convert your rear end to 5 lug. If you haven't already check out this thread. Lots of front disc brake info in there......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260

As for adding pics, if you want to upload them from your computer, just scroll down from the text box to where it says 'Manage Attachments' and click on that. Then click on 'Browse' and find your pic on your computer. If you have your pics on a hosting site you will use this icon at the top of the text box
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Old 03-30-2011, 01:01 AM   #3
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Welcome to the board from south New Mexico. We love pics around here
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Old 03-30-2011, 02:19 AM   #4
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Thanks Captainfab

Here it is:

It needs "some" work
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Old 03-30-2011, 08:19 AM   #5
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I like it !!! is it a 63?? I used to find trucks like that and could not keep from the urge to see if it runs and drives ...
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:10 AM   #6
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Welcome, great start for a project you have there. Looking forward to progress pics as things develope.

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Old 03-30-2011, 10:04 AM   #7
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Might want to check the vin on it. The grill is definitely not from a 63 but is nice. If you want a 63 grill I'll trade you mine. It's a little beat up but salvagable.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:15 AM   #8
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VIN should start with 3C1404 and should have a coil spring front suspension.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:41 AM   #9
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Yeah its a 63. The VIN is 3C1440146560. It looks like its been pieced together a bit. I think the grill is a 62? I can't wait to dig into it.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:43 AM   #10
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Welcome to the forum, nice to have another 63 around!
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:47 PM   #11
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Welcome to the forum, nice to have another 63 around!
I agree, welcome !
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Yeah its a 63. The VIN is 3C1440146560. It looks like its been pieced together a bit. I think the grill is a 62? I can't wait to dig into it.
welcome to the forum! 62 grills used a single headlight,60's and 61's used a dual headlight,yours looks like a 60 grill.nice truck.
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Old 03-30-2011, 03:46 PM   #13
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Old 03-30-2011, 06:15 PM   #14
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That is indeed a 1960 grill. The 1961 grill has chevrolet in the opening.

Nice project by the way and

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Old 03-31-2011, 05:44 PM   #15
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Welcome from the Hoosier state.......HEMMIT
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Old 03-30-2011, 11:52 AM   #16
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Welcome from the Republic of Texas! nice truck!
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Old 04-01-2011, 10:29 AM   #18
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Me six, way cool.
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Old 04-01-2011, 10:42 PM   #21
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Me five! And about it needing "some" work...I think it looks pretty dang good. Very solid start to a project.
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