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07-13-2011, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: reading
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just got my new to me 63 home!
pretty stoked, sold my 55 buick project car and made enough to get this one. 4 speed on the floor 283. lots of patina but almost no rot. runs and shifts but doesnt stop too well yet! parts ordered and going to get the registration in an hour.
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07-13-2011, 11:15 AM
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
couple more pics
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07-13-2011, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Congrats!!! I love it! Whats your plans with her? Looks pretty solid!
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07-13-2011, 12:05 PM
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It's Better With Nitro
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Looks like a cool project! Keep us posted on your progress.
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07-13-2011, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Visalia, CA
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Congrats on the new ride and
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07-13-2011, 12:41 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DFW Texas
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Welcome from the Republic of Texas! Nice truck for sure!
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07-13-2011, 12:42 PM
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Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Sweet!!!
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07-13-2011, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Godley, TX
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
cool truck - welcome. i'm diggin the original markings on the firewall.
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07-13-2011, 08:24 PM
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
I hope you keepin tha 283 & 4 speed...nice rig
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07-13-2011, 09:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: reading
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
thanks all - yep no major plans on this other than get the brakes done and drive it. maser cyl and water pump will be in tomorrow and she's already registered!
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07-13-2011, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Detroit MI
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
I know the feeling !! Welcome to the 63 club!!
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07-14-2011, 12:51 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
That looks like a pretty decent truck. Fairly straight, and all original appearing. An unmolested dash is nice too.
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07-14-2011, 02:06 AM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Welcome to the forums.
Interior looks to be in good shape.
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07-14-2011, 03:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Oak Hills, California
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Congrats!!
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07-14-2011, 06:22 AM
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...just another truck junkie..
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Watertown, SD
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
I'm drooling! Enjoy the ol' girl. Great find!
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07-14-2011, 07:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
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Re: just got my new to me 63 home!
Welcome to board and from those of us in the rust belt that is a real nice truck.
Jimmy
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