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07-23-2007, 09:14 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sanford, NC
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63 chevy short step hoodride
hi new to the site but enjoy the people and information ,i have had a few older trucks messed with them a little a sold ,but ran across this 63 ,still has the 230 3 speed ,runs good ,lowerd it myself and put the wheels on it ,slowly getting there .tell me what you think and any sugestions are welcome.
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07-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Jose, CA
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
welcome to the board. great truck to start with
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07-23-2007, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Good looking truck!! Whats the deal with the 4x4 bug!!!
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07-23-2007, 10:05 PM
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Rust Buster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lebanon, Ky
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
lowered the chev jacked the bug! I LOVE IT!!!! Looks like a great start!! Jerry
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07-23-2007, 10:08 PM
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Location: Sanford, NC
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
i also build 4x4s and vws on the side ,thats a 2 year project ,fullsize 4x4 truck frame shortened to fit the car v8 and all .thanks
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07-23-2007, 10:19 PM
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UCA63
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lloydminster AB Can.
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Sweet start P-B
Good plan doing a truck .....you need something to carry the ladder around to get into the bug lol btw COOL Bug T
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07-23-2007, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: martinez
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
it looks good, i also own a 63 chevy. love the bug.
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07-23-2007, 11:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
truck looks great, I'd keep it the way it is.
I wanna see some more pics of that bug, bada$$. welcome to the board. |
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07-23-2007, 11:23 PM
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Location: Houston,TX
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Looks nice got to love a step side
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07-23-2007, 11:52 PM
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
welcome, nice truck
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07-23-2007, 11:54 PM
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Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
nice truck
 to the board from New zealand
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07-24-2007, 12:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Love the stance! Dont start paint and body work until after xmas though!
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07-24-2007, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: sandiego, ca
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
 from san diego  nice truck!!!!!!
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07-24-2007, 01:12 AM
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Registered.........
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Livermore,CA
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Nice truck, I'll be the first to ask, more pics of that bug - it looks bad a$$!
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07-24-2007, 02:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Ooh I wish I started with something like that. A runner too. I'd love seeing a blower sticking out that hood! Welcome!
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07-24-2007, 09:45 AM
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1962 C-10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Welcome! Nice truck! Looks done to me... That bug is badass too!! What's the story on that?
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07-24-2007, 01:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sanford, NC
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
thanks for the complements dont really want to do much more to it ,maybe bagit ,and drive itjust thr way it is .i know this is a truck site for chevys but everything under the bug is chevy .76 fullsize truck frame shortned 26'' ,350,built turbo 350 tranny ,1 ton rear ,3/4 front ,12'' lift ,49x21x17 irocks on 17x12 wheels all done by me thanks peter .
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07-24-2007, 02:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Visalia, CA
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
that bug is ridiculous! i freakin love it! dig the truck too, don't paint it, just soup up the motor and drive it like that.
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07-24-2007, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Sweet truck and Bug. I like that you kept the roof rack on there
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07-24-2007, 05:52 PM
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1962 C-10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
SICK BUG!!! I love it!! I agree with your plans for the truck too... It looks great the way it is...
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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 |
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07-24-2007, 10:00 PM
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Rust Buster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lebanon, Ky
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Freakin Herbie On Steroids!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-25-2007, 01:16 AM
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Registered.........
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Location: Livermore,CA
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Absolutely awesome bug! That reminds me of an R/C car that I had in the 80's - the " Monster Beetle " made by Tamayia.
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1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life |
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07-25-2007, 11:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
Posts: 3,080
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
welcome from San Jose . I too started with a running truck, man it makes things a lot easier
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07-25-2007, 03:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Jane,Missouri
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
love the bug its different thats good!!!
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07-25-2007, 03:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Jane,Missouri
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Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride
Cool 63 chevy my favorite trucks 60 to 66 chevy trucks!!
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