the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jonzcustomshop · 10-26-2009, 09:44 AM

my wife is a huge twilight fan, and asked me today if I owned any 63 chevy trucks.
I told her I have 2, "which ones" she asked... well there is the k20 4wd flatbed, and then there is the tan long fleet parts truck....
"no,no those arent what I want , I want a red one like bella has"

Well, I have been paitently watching craigslist locally for a 63 long fleet bbw, non custom trim truck for myself-for a future project.
Now I gues I will be searching craigslist for a 63 long step sbw, custom cab trim, and red, and automatic, as well!

**Corts60** · 10-26-2009, 09:54 AM

I have always been a big fan of movie cars too. Someday I would like to get a '73 Blazer and paint it yellow and white with "Amity Police" on the side...

Joemomma1 · 10-26-2009, 02:45 PM

And I thought that movie was only for high school teenage girls. I think they were selling that same truck for over 10 grand not too long ago.

Bears63 · 10-26-2009, 02:53 PM

I am sick of that idiotic "teenage angst" piece of crap garbage and everything associated with it! That said, if your wife is a real Twilight fan then she should know that the movie should have had a '53 instead of a '63. Check the book. Just sayin'.

SCOTI · 10-26-2009, 04:04 PM

That truck was purchased for a high-school girl here in the DFW area. She's apparently a big collector of the movie stuff & her dad bought her the truck as a gift. She was going to use it for 'special appearances' community service type activities (looks good on your college app's & doing things for the community @ the same time).

markeb01 · 10-26-2009, 04:52 PM

If they had used a 53 I might never have watched the movie. I've seen it at least a dozen times since my wife told me there was a 63 stepside in it, but admit I lose all interest after the truck scenes. My grand daughter thinks my truck is cool now since it's almost like the one in the movie (to a pre-teen girl anyway).

Bob Magana · 10-26-2009, 05:26 PM

My wife made me watch it. I swear that truck is the only thing good in the movie. haha

**Captainfab** · 10-27-2009, 12:33 AM

Yeah my wife's obsessed with that whole series. I was plesantly surprised when I saw a '63 in the twilight movie, but I thought it was odd that it had the CC trim and was a long step. I don't understand why the sold it off when there is 3 more movies to make. Then they built 2 more for the rest of the movies.....as seen in your last pic Jon.

Good luck finding a '63 long step Jon. If I find something over this way I'll let you know.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-27-2009, 06:54 AM

I saw this thread title "twilight" and thought; "what the heck is twilight?"
Now I know why I had no clue."

jonzcustomshop · 10-27-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I saw this thread title "twilight" and thought; "what the heck is twilight?"
Now I know why I had no clue."

Its because you're not a woman

jonzcustomshop · 10-27-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bears63

I am sick of that idiotic "teenage angst" piece of crap garbage and everything associated with it! That said, if your wife is a real Twilight fan then she should know that the movie should have had a '53 instead of a '63. Check the book. Just sayin'.

yeah she informed me about that too... I'm kinda glad they did a 63 though,I dont care for the ad's too much....

one of the funnier lines in the movie is when the guy is explaining to her that she will have to "double clutch" it to shiftI am pretty sure even the 47-54's had synchros, but definately all of the 60-66's have 'em...

*lakeroadster* · 10-27-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 bowties

i saw this thread title "twilight" and thought; "what the heck is twilight?"
now i know why i had no clue."

x2

**Captainfab** · 10-27-2009, 11:50 PM

Yeah I laughed when I heard that too. Some of the stuff they come up with in the movies......

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

one of the funnier lines in the movie is when the guy is explaining to her that she will have to "double clutch" it to shiftI am pretty sure even the 47-54's had synchros, but definately all of the 60-66's have 'em...

*lakeroadster* · 10-29-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

one of the funnier lines in the movie is when the guy is explaining to her that she will have to "double clutch" it to shiftI am pretty sure even the 47-54's had synchros, but definately all of the 60-66's have 'em...

Maybe the vampires sucked the syncro's out of the tranny? Pesky Vampires

*LILRED66* · 10-29-2009, 08:23 AM

Here are a few more photos I found several months ago of Bella's '63 Chevy C10 lwb stepside truck.

Mad Max · 12-05-2009, 01:48 PM

Some of you may remember my user ID when searching for parts for my wifes 63.....and now you know what I was building. Since we are good friends with the people that own the movie truck we paid a visit and got hundreds of reference pics for our replica of the movie truck. I had to rush it a bit as our truck was used for a live broadcast where 2 of the cast members were doing interviews so I still have some 'weathering' to finish, but you get the idea:

markeb01 · 12-05-2009, 04:20 PM

Excellent. It must be fun having a movie car, or a clone. I'll bet your popularity has gone up with all the girls in the neighborhood between the ages of 10 to 50!

jonzcustomshop · 12-05-2009, 07:31 PM

nice change max.
I found a pic of when you got it....

I found a 63 long fleet for my wife as well, I have already changed it to a long step, I have a bit of parts searching to do, and its blue, so I am almost thinking a rattle can red paint job might make it look just right...
I have been informed that it has to be done for the eclipse release in june

jonzcustomshop · 12-05-2009, 07:32 PM

heres mine:

jgh64pkup · 12-05-2009, 09:29 PM

i have to put up with hearing that crap 5 days a week from a whole bunch of girls
its so annoying

Mad Max · 12-07-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Excellent. It must be fun having a movie car, or a clone. I'll bet your popularity has gone up with all the girls in the neighborhood between the ages of 10 to 50!

Well this truck is truly my wifes so she's the popular one. I've only driven it a couple of times to make sure all was working well and both times I laid down 75+ feet of rubber from both wheels so she prefers that I don't drive it that much.

jonzcustomshop: you got a great base truck there!! Please keep me posted via e-mail (doug@twilighttruck.com)

For those interested in the history of the trucks used in the movie, I'll be adding all the info on my website and I'll post a link here when it's done.

*LILRED66* · 12-07-2009, 12:17 AM

Mad Max:

Great story and thanks for sharing. If you go on anymore parts searches, please let me know, perhaps I can help you.

Thanks for sharing.

Rezzato · 04-11-2010, 02:23 AM

I have a 1962 Longbed Stepside. Do you guys think if I cloned it out to the twilight truck I could get more money for it than if I just did a proper restoration?

jonzcustomshop · 04-11-2010, 07:23 AM

maybe...

Shaky · 04-11-2010, 11:57 AM

You should have her watch Bullit, Two-Lane Blacktop, Vanishing Point, and a few others. You could clean up!

10-26-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... my wife is a huge twilight fan, and asked me today if I owned any 63 chevy trucks. I told her I have 2, "which ones" she asked... well there is the k20 4wd flatbed, and then there is the tan long fleet parts truck.... "no,no those arent what I want , I want a red one like bella has" Well, I have been paitently watching craigslist locally for a 63 long fleet bbw, non custom trim truck for myself-for a future project. Now I gues I will be searching craigslist for a 63 long step sbw, custom cab trim, and red, and automatic, as well! Attached Images __________________ 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

10-26-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... I have always been a big fan of movie cars too. Someday I would like to get a '73 Blazer and paint it yellow and white with "Amity Police" on the side... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-26-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... And I thought that movie was only for high school teenage girls. I think they were selling that same truck for over 10 grand not too long ago.

10-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#4
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... I am sick of that idiotic "teenage angst" piece of crap garbage and everything associated with it! That said, if your wife is a real Twilight fan then she should know that the movie should have had a '53 instead of a '63. Check the book. Just sayin'. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-26-2009, 04:04 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... That truck was purchased for a high-school girl here in the DFW area. She's apparently a big collector of the movie stuff & her dad bought her the truck as a gift. She was going to use it for 'special appearances' community service type activities (looks good on your college app's & doing things for the community @ the same time). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 10-26-2009 at 04:04 PM.

10-26-2009, 04:52 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... If they had used a 53 I might never have watched the movie. I've seen it at least a dozen times since my wife told me there was a 63 stepside in it, but admit I lose all interest after the truck scenes. My grand daughter thinks my truck is cool now since it's almost like the one in the movie (to a pre-teen girl anyway).

10-26-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
Bob Magana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 14	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... My wife made me watch it. I swear that truck is the only thing good in the movie. haha

10-27-2009, 12:33 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... Yeah my wife's obsessed with that whole series. I was plesantly surprised when I saw a '63 in the twilight movie, but I thought it was odd that it had the CC trim and was a long step. I don't understand why the sold it off when there is 3 more movies to make. Then they built 2 more for the rest of the movies.....as seen in your last pic Jon. Good luck finding a '63 long step Jon. If I find something over this way I'll let you know. __________________ 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 Last edited by Captainfab; 10-27-2009 at 12:36 AM.

10-27-2009, 06:54 AM	#9
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... I saw this thread title "twilight" and thought; "what the heck is twilight?" Now I know why I had no clue." __________________ 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

10-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#15
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... Here are a few more photos I found several months ago of Bella's '63 Chevy C10 lwb stepside truck. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 10-29-2009 at 08:25 AM.

12-05-2009, 01:48 PM	#16
Mad Max Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 45	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... Some of you may remember my user ID when searching for parts for my wifes 63.....and now you know what I was building. Since we are good friends with the people that own the movie truck we paid a visit and got hundreds of reference pics for our replica of the movie truck. I had to rush it a bit as our truck was used for a live broadcast where 2 of the cast members were doing interviews so I still have some 'weathering' to finish, but you get the idea:

12-05-2009, 04:20 PM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... Excellent. It must be fun having a movie car, or a clone. I'll bet your popularity has gone up with all the girls in the neighborhood between the ages of 10 to 50!

12-05-2009, 07:31 PM	#18
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... nice change max. I found a pic of when you got it.... I found a 63 long fleet for my wife as well, I have already changed it to a long step, I have a bit of parts searching to do, and its blue, so I am almost thinking a rattle can red paint job might make it look just right... I have been informed that it has to be done for the eclipse release in june Attached Images __________________ 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

12-05-2009, 07:32 PM	#19
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... heres mine: Attached Images __________________ 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

12-05-2009, 09:29 PM	#20
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... i have to put up with hearing that crap 5 days a week from a whole bunch of girls its so annoying __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside



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12-07-2009, 12:17 AM	#22
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... Mad Max: Great story and thanks for sharing. If you go on anymore parts searches, please let me know, perhaps I can help you. Thanks for sharing.

04-11-2010, 02:23 AM	#23
Rezzato Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angles CA Posts: 30	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... I have a 1962 Longbed Stepside. Do you guys think if I cloned it out to the twilight truck I could get more money for it than if I just did a proper restoration?

04-11-2010, 07:23 AM	#24
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... maybe... __________________ 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

04-11-2010, 11:57 AM	#25
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: the twilight truck, or red 63 long step the search is on..... You should have her watch Bullit, Two-Lane Blacktop, Vanishing Point, and a few others. You could clean up! __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce Last edited by Shaky; 04-11-2010 at 11:58 AM. Reason: I kan't spel

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