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**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 02:56 PM

1963 Chevrolet Data Book C: Cabs & Bodies

**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 02:58 PM

1963 Cabs A

**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 02:59 PM

1963 Cabs B

**aerotruk63** · 07-12-2009, 03:52 PM

1963 Truck Colors

jchav62 · 07-13-2009, 06:26 PM

ttt...

198plus · 07-13-2009, 07:25 PM

Very neat thread

**aerotruk63** · 07-13-2009, 08:12 PM

Thank you "daverod" for use of this photo showing the 50-80 series instrument cluster on top of a 10-30 series instrument cluster. These represent 1964-66 years. ******There is an addendum to this post by Hilandr451 a few posts below.*****

**aerotruk63** · 07-14-2009, 06:02 AM

Argentinia Built Chevrolet trucks between 1964-1966. All were Panoramic View back Glass and had these tailgates. None were produced with any heaters. They came Inline 6 only, no V8's. All the hubcaps seem to be from 60-61 American model.

70 Suburban · 07-14-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Argentinia Built Chevrolet trucks between 1964-1966. All were Panoramic View back Glass and had these tailgates. None were produced with any heaters. They came Inline 6 only, no V8's. All the hubcaps seem to be from 60-61 American model.

no thats pretty cool. I would like the tailgate

Frizzle Fry · 07-14-2009, 02:31 PM

More from Argentina:

joe231 · 07-14-2009, 03:21 PM

I want one of those gates

Frizzle Fry · 07-14-2009, 09:01 PM

Stickified!

SNTOS63 · 07-15-2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

1963...

(last year of the wrap-around windshield, dog leg pillars)

haha! Hey thats my truck at pomona swapmeet! Glad you liked it! Sntos63

collins10672 · 07-15-2009, 01:42 AM

besides seeing the obvious difference in the tailgate on the silver and black fleetsides than their american cousins.the rear wheel well shape and design are different,also no lower body design front of rear wheel well that matches the front fender,rocker panel and cab corner like the american version.also look closely at the tail light panel,its much thicker than our trucks.these are the first of these trucks that i've seen from argentina.i have seen the brazilian chevy trucks from the 60's and they are a complete different body style.i would have to give these trucks a thumbs up.great pic's.

jchav62 · 07-15-2009, 11:57 AM

Very cool truck! Glad this thread got re-sticky'd...

**aerotruk63** · 07-18-2009, 05:48 PM

1963 Chevrolet Silver Book. I bought one from these guys years a couple of years ago. He told me his buisness was for sale . Guess he closed or is operating under another name.

**aerotruk63** · 07-18-2009, 06:55 PM

Martin Senour Paints. 1961-68 Chevrolet Truck Color Years Carry Over

Hilandr451 · 07-19-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Note the temp gauge. notice that the green line that connects the low & high reading? in all production models 1964 & 1965 this line was a single thick flat green line. In the 1966 only it was two thin parallel green arches. The instument cluster shown above has a 1966 temp gauge installed.

Imperial Kustom · 07-19-2009, 03:04 PM

In my reading of 60-66 trucks, I came across an article explaining the rear trailing arm and coil spring suspension on the Chevrolets. According to the article, during a late '50's (I can't remember the exact year) NASCAR design season, Chevrolet introduced a trailing arm and coil spring rear suspension for the racecars. The same setup used in all NASCAR vehicles today. Then, unlike now, NASCAR rules stated that the cars be built of parts installed on production vehicles. This proposed suspension was not currently scheduled for production so it was incorporated into the Chevrolet line of pickups for the 1960 model year.

**aerotruk63** · 07-26-2009, 09:00 AM

South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive.

MacAttack · 07-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive.

That is soooooo cool! Imagine driving that here in North America!

Also - notice how many hits this thread has - in less than a month?!

jchav62 · 07-27-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive.

What year is this truck? I see it has a '61 grille, a 62-66 hood, and a double hump dash with 64-66 style gauges... Pretty wild...

Frizzle Fry · 07-28-2009, 06:22 PM

That would be your other left... er... right

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive.

Strodder · 07-28-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That would be your other left... er... right

I didn't catch that.

It must be weird to shift a 3 speed on the column with your left hand.

Vernski · 07-31-2009, 05:00 AM

Just put some new breaks on my 65 gmc fleetside. I knew that the rear end was a leaf spring option on it but did not know how rare they were. The brake shoes & wheel cylinder are the same as the rest. But the drums are not. They are taller about a 1/2 inch. I first took my drums to Les Schwab to have the drums trued up and they said they were to far gone and that I needed new ones, well they had some @ $80 per drum. I knew I could do better cause I checked online and told them no thanks. I went to NAPA and they had a pair that I purchased @ $40 per drum took them home and tried one and it covered all but a 1/2 inch of the shoe. I took them back to NAPA and showed them the difference, allot of head scratch'n going on there finally the parts guy said why don't you have your old ones trued up they don't look so bad. I told him what Les Schwab had said about them being toast and I didn't think they were that bad either. Well NAPA trued them up for $9, good for another 50 years.
Couldn't find the original drums anywhere NAPA had a listing but no part # for them. Just a heads up about tire shops not looking out for the customer be careful out there. Vernski

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07-13-2009, 06:26 PM	#155
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 60-66 Model year changes ttt... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-13-2009, 07:25 PM	#156
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Very neat thread

07-13-2009, 08:12 PM	#157
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Historical/ This I know Thank you "daverod" for use of this photo showing the 50-80 series instrument cluster on top of a 10-30 series instrument cluster. These represent 1964-66 years. ****There is an addendum to this post by Hilandr451 a few posts below.* __________________ 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; 07-19-2009 at 02:19 PM. Reason: More information.

07-14-2009, 06:02 AM	#158
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Historical/ This I know Argentinia Built Chevrolet trucks between 1964-1966. All were Panoramic View back Glass and had these tailgates. None were produced with any heaters. They came Inline 6 only, no V8's. All the hubcaps seem to be from 60-61 American model. __________________ 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

07-14-2009, 02:31 PM	#160
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Historical/ This I know More from Argentina:

07-14-2009, 03:21 PM	#161
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Historical/ This I know I want one of those gates __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-14-2009, 09:01 PM	#162
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Stickified!

07-15-2009, 01:42 AM	#164
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: Historical/ This I know besides seeing the obvious difference in the tailgate on the silver and black fleetsides than their american cousins.the rear wheel well shape and design are different,also no lower body design front of rear wheel well that matches the front fender,rocker panel and cab corner like the american version.also look closely at the tail light panel,its much thicker than our trucks.these are the first of these trucks that i've seen from argentina.i have seen the brazilian chevy trucks from the 60's and they are a complete different body style.i would have to give these trucks a thumbs up.great pic's.

07-15-2009, 11:57 AM	#165
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 60-66 Model year changes Very cool truck! Glad this thread got re-sticky'd... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-18-2009, 05:48 PM	#166
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Historical/ This I know 1963 Chevrolet Silver Book. I bought one from these guys years a couple of years ago. He told me his buisness was for sale . Guess he closed or is operating under another name. Attached Images __________________ 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; 07-19-2009 at 08:27 AM.

07-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#167
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Historical/ This I know Martin Senour Paints. 1961-68 Chevrolet Truck Color Years Carry Over Attached Images __________________ 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



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07-19-2009, 03:04 PM	#169
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Historical/ This I know In my reading of 60-66 trucks, I came across an article explaining the rear trailing arm and coil spring suspension on the Chevrolets. According to the article, during a late '50's (I can't remember the exact year) NASCAR design season, Chevrolet introduced a trailing arm and coil spring rear suspension for the racecars. The same setup used in all NASCAR vehicles today. Then, unlike now, NASCAR rules stated that the cars be built of parts installed on production vehicles. This proposed suspension was not currently scheduled for production so it was incorporated into the Chevrolet line of pickups for the 1960 model year. __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.

07-26-2009, 09:00 AM	#170
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Historical/ This I know South African Built Chevrolet Left hand drive. __________________ 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; 07-26-2009 at 09:03 AM.

07-31-2009, 05:00 AM	#175
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	New Rear Brakes Just put some new breaks on my 65 gmc fleetside. I knew that the rear end was a leaf spring option on it but did not know how rare they were. The brake shoes & wheel cylinder are the same as the rest. But the drums are not. They are taller about a 1/2 inch. I first took my drums to Les Schwab to have the drums trued up and they said they were to far gone and that I needed new ones, well they had some @ $80 per drum. I knew I could do better cause I checked online and told them no thanks. I went to NAPA and they had a pair that I purchased @ $40 per drum took them home and tried one and it covered all but a 1/2 inch of the shoe. I took them back to NAPA and showed them the difference, allot of head scratch'n going on there finally the parts guy said why don't you have your old ones trued up they don't look so bad. I told him what Les Schwab had said about them being toast and I didn't think they were that bad either. Well NAPA trued them up for $9, good for another 50 years. Couldn't find the original drums anywhere NAPA had a listing but no part # for them. Just a heads up about tire shops not looking out for the customer be careful out there. Vernski

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