New User, would like some info - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 10:05 AM

My name is Phillip. i have a 63 Chevy c-20 and a 62 GMC wrecker. I would like some info on how to get ahold of a grille guard, and how to lower a 62 gmc. (it has the torsion bar suspension.) thanks. this is by far one of the best forums on 60-66 chevy trucks and im very glad to be a part of it. forgot to mention that i just finished making the 63 roadworthy. drove it from nc to tennesee for the rod run without a problem. going to start building the gmc this winter.

kieth · 10-12-2011, 12:55 PM

Not sure about the grill guard but on the torsion bar suspension you should be able to adjust it (within its range of motion) to lower the front end. I have never done it, but have heard some folks talk about it. You might try Jollys gmc site it may have some info. Kieth

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

Not sure about the grill guard but on the torsion bar suspension you should be able to adjust it (within its range of motion) to lower the front end. I have never done it, but have heard some folks talk about it. You might try Jollys gmc site it may have some info. Kieth

Thanks for the help. ill try that. thanks.

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

Not sure about the grill guard but on the torsion bar suspension you should be able to adjust it (within its range of motion) to lower the front end. I have never done it, but have heard some folks talk about it. You might try Jollys gmc site it may have some info. Kieth

Thanks for the help. ill try that. thanks.

jonzcustomshop · 10-12-2011, 01:25 PM

areotruck 63 has an original grille guard on his truck if you want to see what one looks like, finding one? just have to get lucky at a junk yard or on ebay...

the torsion bars can be cranked down to lower your 62 a few inches, you can also buy dropped spindles 1/2 ton, and porterbuilt makes a drop member for the 60-62's as well....

Bears63 · 10-12-2011, 01:31 PM

I especially want to see some pics of that C20.... chop, chop, man

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 02:55 PM

Jonzcustomshop- thanks, ive heard al lot about tightening the torsion bars and as for the grille guard, i havent got lucky yet. from wat i understand it is a fairly hard pice to find.
Bars63- ill post some pics just as soon as i figure out how to. lol

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 06:08 PM

pics

Name: 0129110856.jpg
Views: 170
Size: 113.8 KB

Name: 0321101749.jpg
Views: 171
Size: 109.9 KB

**Clyde65** · 10-12-2011, 06:24 PM

I stinking LOVE that wrecker my friend, that is cool!

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I stinking LOVE that wrecker my friend, that is cool!

Thanks! It needs a lot of work. rings are shot on at least one cylinder. but we have a 4 bolt main 350 im going to put in it.

awbrown · 10-12-2011, 07:48 PM

I like those mini west coast mirrors and the cab lights..have them on my truck too

gimmy 64 · 10-12-2011, 07:55 PM

that wrecker is bad ass. that would be so cool to have it actually working and take it to a car show with an old ford behind it!!!!!

**aerotruk63** · 10-12-2011, 09:58 PM

There's a difference in grille guards between Chevrolet and GMC.

1964 GMC Accessory. Bustin was the manufacturer, there website is in the photo.

1963 Chevrolet Featured Accessories. Luverne seems to have the same parts as the original, though they claim they did not manufacture it. Only came painted but I had mine chromed for my C10 and I'll straighten and paint the one for the K10. Found the first one in NY. state and the bent one at CTC Auto Ranch in Texas. Haven't seen a lot of them out there but I've seen a few on this site.

And I see you have the rare baseball bat option in the "63"

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 10:02 PM

thank yall for all of the help and positive comments. that means a lot

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

There's a difference in grille guards between Chevrolet and GMC.

1964 GMC Accessory. Bustin was the manufacturer, there website is in the photo.

1963 Chevrolet Featured Accessories. Luverne seems to have the same parts as the original, though they claim they did not manufacture it. Only came painted but I had mine chromed for my C10 and I'll straighten and paint the one for the K10. Found the first one in NY. state and the bent one at CTC Auto Ranch in Texas. Haven't seen a lot of them out there but I've seen a few on this site.

That blue 63 is just awesome

dthela · 10-12-2011, 10:06 PM

jack truck up and use penetrating spray on torsion bars!

**aerotruk63** · 10-12-2011, 10:08 PM

There's a lot of nice trucks on this site, "welcome" and enjoy!

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-12-2011, 10:21 PM

some more pics[ATTACH] Name: 0407101009a.jpg
Views: 148
Size: 105.6 KB

[/ATTACH]

Woogeroo · 10-12-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63CHEVY62GMC

some more pics

look out, he's sprayin' for skeeters!

-W

**Captainfab** · 10-13-2011, 12:52 AM

Welcome to the forum

You've got a couple good lookin trucks. Is the pic with the white truck an older pic of the '62 GMC?

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-13-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum

You've got a couple good lookin trucks. Is the pic with the white truck an older pic of the '62 GMC?

No its my parts truck that i saved from being crushed at a junkyard. Body is fairly straight.

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-13-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

look out, he's sprayin' for skeeters!

-W

hahahahaha Yeah it does smoke a lot. at least it gives the illusion of a burnout!!!

Bears63 · 10-13-2011, 09:29 AM

I love that '63. Of course I'm pretty partial to those. That wrecker is nice though too. Good on you for saving some parts from the crusher too. I don't like to see the ol' gals get parted out but it sure beats seeing them get crushed.

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-13-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bears63

I love that '63. Of course I'm pretty partial to those. That wrecker is nice though too. Good on you for saving some parts from the crusher too. I don't like to see the ol' gals get parted out but it sure beats seeing them get crushed.

Thanks, Bears63. I work right across from a junkyard and old stuff goes in there all the time.

i seen the white 63 sitting in front of it and we had to save it.

**nbrfd007** · 10-13-2011, 08:32 PM

Great trucks!! The wrecker is Grrrrrreat!! Welcome to the wrecker club!
Tim

10-12-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	New User, would like some info My name is Phillip. i have a 63 Chevy c-20 and a 62 GMC wrecker. I would like some info on how to get ahold of a grille guard, and how to lower a 62 gmc. (it has the torsion bar suspension.) thanks. this is by far one of the best forums on 60-66 chevy trucks and im very glad to be a part of it. forgot to mention that i just finished making the 63 roadworthy. drove it from nc to tennesee for the rod run without a problem. going to start building the gmc this winter. Last edited by 63CHEVY62GMC; 10-12-2011 at 10:11 AM.

10-12-2011, 12:55 PM	#2
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: New User, would like some info Not sure about the grill guard but on the torsion bar suspension you should be able to adjust it (within its range of motion) to lower the front end. I have never done it, but have heard some folks talk about it. You might try Jollys gmc site it may have some info. Kieth

10-12-2011, 01:25 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: New User, would like some info areotruck 63 has an original grille guard on his truck if you want to see what one looks like, finding one? just have to get lucky at a junk yard or on ebay... the torsion bars can be cranked down to lower your 62 a few inches, you can also buy dropped spindles 1/2 ton, and porterbuilt makes a drop member for the 60-62's as well.... __________________ 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

10-12-2011, 01:31 PM	#6
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: New User, would like some info I especially want to see some pics of that C20.... chop, chop, man Oh, and welcome to the forum! __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-12-2011, 02:55 PM	#7
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: New User, would like some info Jonzcustomshop- thanks, ive heard al lot about tightening the torsion bars and as for the grille guard, i havent got lucky yet. from wat i understand it is a fairly hard pice to find. Bars63- ill post some pics just as soon as i figure out how to. lol

10-12-2011, 06:08 PM	#8
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: New User, would like some info pics

10-12-2011, 06:24 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: New User, would like some info I stinking LOVE that wrecker my friend, that is cool! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-12-2011, 07:48 PM	#11
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: New User, would like some info I like those mini west coast mirrors and the cab lights..have them on my truck too

10-12-2011, 07:55 PM	#12
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: New User, would like some info that wrecker is bad ass. that would be so cool to have it actually working and take it to a car show with an old ford behind it!!!!!

10-12-2011, 09:58 PM	#13
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: New User, would like some info There's a difference in grille guards between Chevrolet and GMC. 1964 GMC Accessory. Bustin was the manufacturer, there website is in the photo. 1963 Chevrolet Featured Accessories. Luverne seems to have the same parts as the original, though they claim they did not manufacture it. Only came painted but I had mine chromed for my C10 and I'll straighten and paint the one for the K10. Found the first one in NY. state and the bent one at CTC Auto Ranch in Texas. Haven't seen a lot of them out there but I've seen a few on this site. And I see you have the rare baseball bat option in the "63" __________________ 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; 10-12-2011 at 10:04 PM.

10-12-2011, 10:02 PM	#14
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: New User, would like some info thank yall for all of the help and positive comments. that means a lot

10-12-2011, 10:06 PM	#16
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: New User, would like some info jack truck up and use penetrating spray on torsion bars!

10-12-2011, 10:08 PM	#17
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: New User, would like some info There's a lot of nice trucks on this site, "welcome" and enjoy! __________________ 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

10-12-2011, 10:21 PM	#18
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: New User, would like some info some more pics[ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

10-13-2011, 12:52 AM	#20
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New User, would like some info Welcome to the forum You've got a couple good lookin trucks. Is the pic with the white truck an older pic of the '62 GMC? __________________ 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



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-13-2011, 09:29 AM	#23
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: New User, would like some info I love that '63. Of course I'm pretty partial to those. That wrecker is nice though too. Good on you for saving some parts from the crusher too. I don't like to see the ol' gals get parted out but it sure beats seeing them get crushed. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#25
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: New User, would like some info Great trucks!! The wrecker is Grrrrrreat!! Welcome to the wrecker club! Tim

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.