Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71Blazer · 07-08-2006, 04:12 PM

I'm considering buying a 1963 or 64 GMC 3/4 ton supposedly with the original V-6 and 4wd.

Was this available then? What transfer case was used if it was?

Thanks,
Nate

Jeffs65GMC · 07-08-2006, 04:46 PM

From what I understand, it was...kinda. It was a dealer installed option. IIRC, it used a rockwell t-case, but I'm not positive on that one.

71Blazer · 07-08-2006, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the reply... anything in particular to be aware of with these model years? Typical rust spots or mechanical issues, etc?

Jeffs65GMC · 07-08-2006, 04:54 PM

Can't speak from much experience, but on my fairly rust free 65, it had a bit of rust on the rear of the top of the cab (where it angles back out), one rocker, and one cab corner. Cab corners and rockers are gonna be an issue in any truck, along with door bottoms, fenders, etc. Anything can be fixed with some sheetmetal and a welder, so don't be scared away if it's mostly solid.

littlee_domn8r · 07-08-2006, 08:15 PM

Usual rust spots are fenders, rockers, cab corners, drip rail. pretty much the same as the newer ones! I've also heard some horror stories about the area around the windshield being rusted away.

71Blazer · 07-08-2006, 08:18 PM

Many thanks, I'm going to check it out now...

b454rat · 07-08-2006, 09:07 PM

GM started to make their own 4wds in 60 or 61, so a 63 would be a factory truck. On 63s, the wrap around windsheild posts can get rusty, but other than that, it's the same as any other truck, floors, door bottoms, rockers, cab corners, fender bottoms, etc.

Frizzle Fry · 07-08-2006, 09:46 PM

Most 60-66s I've seen have some level of rust under the battery effecting the pass-side inner fender and the lower corner of the core-support.

mbgmike · 07-08-2006, 11:52 PM

yeah from what i remember it was about the 63's that 4wd was offered from the factory. it wasn't a dealer installed option. I think thats when they came up with the "k" designation for 4wd. ALot of Ohio farmers had them as well as 63 Ford 4wd's I know they had 4wd's in the late 50's but not sure it was a production truck. Might have been.

07-08-2006, 04:12 PM	#1
71Blazer Goodbye Darlin' Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Coupeville, WA USA Posts: 330	Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? I'm considering buying a 1963 or 64 GMC 3/4 ton supposedly with the original V-6 and 4wd. Was this available then? What transfer case was used if it was? Thanks, Nate __________________ 1971 Blazer CST SOLD!

07-08-2006, 04:46 PM	#2
Jeffs65GMC 4 headlights > 2 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 52	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? From what I understand, it was...kinda. It was a dealer installed option. IIRC, it used a rockwell t-case, but I'm not positive on that one. __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 fleetside (for sale) 1989 Jeep Wrangler (currently torn down, will return again) 1998 Jeep Cherokee (daily driver)

07-08-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
71Blazer Goodbye Darlin' Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Coupeville, WA USA Posts: 330	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? Thanks for the reply... anything in particular to be aware of with these model years? Typical rust spots or mechanical issues, etc? __________________ 1971 Blazer CST SOLD!

07-08-2006, 04:54 PM	#4
Jeffs65GMC 4 headlights > 2 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 52	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? Can't speak from much experience, but on my fairly rust free 65, it had a bit of rust on the rear of the top of the cab (where it angles back out), one rocker, and one cab corner. Cab corners and rockers are gonna be an issue in any truck, along with door bottoms, fenders, etc. Anything can be fixed with some sheetmetal and a welder, so don't be scared away if it's mostly solid. __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 fleetside (for sale) 1989 Jeep Wrangler (currently torn down, will return again) 1998 Jeep Cherokee (daily driver)

07-08-2006, 08:15 PM	#5
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? Usual rust spots are fenders, rockers, cab corners, drip rail. pretty much the same as the newer ones! I've also heard some horror stories about the area around the windshield being rusted away. __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

07-08-2006, 08:18 PM	#6
71Blazer Goodbye Darlin' Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Coupeville, WA USA Posts: 330	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? Many thanks, I'm going to check it out now... __________________ 1971 Blazer CST SOLD!

07-08-2006, 09:07 PM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? GM started to make their own 4wds in 60 or 61, so a 63 would be a factory truck. On 63s, the wrap around windsheild posts can get rusty, but other than that, it's the same as any other truck, floors, door bottoms, rockers, cab corners, fender bottoms, etc. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

07-08-2006, 09:46 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? Most 60-66s I've seen have some level of rust under the battery effecting the pass-side inner fender and the lower corner of the core-support.

07-08-2006, 11:52 PM	#9
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Was 4WD an option in 1963 or 64? yeah from what i remember it was about the 63's that 4wd was offered from the factory. it wasn't a dealer installed option. I think thats when they came up with the "k" designation for 4wd. ALot of Ohio farmers had them as well as 63 Ford 4wd's I know they had 4wd's in the late 50's but not sure it was a production truck. Might have been. Last edited by mbgmike; 07-09-2006 at 12:00 AM.



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