63 chevy short step hoodride - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

peter-built · 07-23-2007, 09:14 PM

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.

six4flat · 07-23-2007, 09:25 PM

welcome to the board. great truck to start with

62 short step · 07-23-2007, 09:40 PM

Good looking truck!! Whats the deal with the 4x4 bug!!!

ClassicAutoResto · 07-23-2007, 10:05 PM

lowered the chev jacked the bug! I LOVE IT!!!! Looks like a great start!! Jerry

peter-built · 07-23-2007, 10:08 PM

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

63sbssbbw · 07-23-2007, 10:19 PM

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
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allen57 · 07-23-2007, 10:45 PM

it looks good, i also own a 63 chevy. love the bug.

19GMC63 · 07-23-2007, 11:07 PM

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.

1963chevyshort · 07-23-2007, 11:23 PM

Looks nice got to love a step side

1LoC10 · 07-23-2007, 11:52 PM

welcome, nice truck

L0WRIDE · 07-23-2007, 11:54 PM

nice truck

to the board from New zealand

salazar44 · 07-24-2007, 12:15 AM

Love the stance! Dont start paint and body work until after xmas though!

fercho71 · 07-24-2007, 12:26 AM

from san diego

nice truck!!!!!!

wild one · 07-24-2007, 01:12 AM

Nice truck, I'll be the first to ask, more pics of that bug - it looks bad a$$!

Sillyoldman · 07-24-2007, 02:25 AM

Ooh I wish I started with something like that. A runner too. I'd love seeing a blower sticking out that hood! Welcome!

jchav62 · 07-24-2007, 09:45 AM

Welcome! Nice truck! Looks done to me... That bug is badass too!! What's the story on that?

peter-built · 07-24-2007, 01:52 PM

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 .

joehalford01 · 07-24-2007, 02:45 PM

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.

Frizzle Fry · 07-24-2007, 05:37 PM

Sweet truck and Bug. I like that you kept the roof rack on there

jchav62 · 07-24-2007, 05:52 PM

SICK BUG!!! I love it!! I agree with your plans for the truck too... It looks great the way it is...

ClassicAutoResto · 07-24-2007, 10:00 PM

Freakin Herbie On Steroids!!!!!!!!!!!

wild one · 07-25-2007, 01:16 AM

Absolutely awesome bug! That reminds me of an R/C car that I had in the 80's - the " Monster Beetle " made by Tamayia.

**slepysal** · 07-25-2007, 11:18 AM

welcome from San Jose . I too started with a running truck, man it makes things a lot easier

283 Man · 07-25-2007, 03:10 PM

love the bug its different thats good!!!

283 Man · 07-25-2007, 03:12 PM

Cool 63 chevy my favorite trucks 60 to 66 chevy trucks!!

07-23-2007, 09:14 PM	#1
peter-built Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 10	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. Attached Images

07-23-2007, 09:25 PM	#2
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride welcome to the board. great truck to start with

07-23-2007, 09:40 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Good looking truck!! Whats the deal with the 4x4 bug!!!

07-23-2007, 10:05 PM	#4
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride lowered the chev jacked the bug! I LOVE IT!!!! Looks like a great start!! Jerry

07-23-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
peter-built Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 10	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

07-23-2007, 10:19 PM	#6
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	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 __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

07-23-2007, 10:45 PM	#7
allen57 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: martinez Posts: 38	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride it looks good, i also own a 63 chevy. love the bug.

07-23-2007, 11:07 PM	#8
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	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.

07-23-2007, 11:23 PM	#9
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Looks nice got to love a step side __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

07-23-2007, 11:52 PM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride welcome, nice truck __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-23-2007, 11:54 PM	#11
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride nice truck to the board from New zealand __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

07-24-2007, 12:15 AM	#12
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Love the stance! Dont start paint and body work until after xmas though! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

07-24-2007, 12:26 AM	#13
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride from san diego nice truck!!!!!! __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

07-24-2007, 01:12 AM	#14
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Nice truck, I'll be the first to ask, more pics of that bug - it looks bad a$$! __________________ 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

07-24-2007, 02:25 AM	#15
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	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! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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07-24-2007, 09:45 AM	#16
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Welcome! Nice truck! Looks done to me... That bug is badass too!! What's the story on that? __________________ 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

07-24-2007, 01:52 PM	#17
peter-built Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 10	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 . Attached Images

07-24-2007, 02:45 PM	#18
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	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.

07-24-2007, 05:37 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Sweet truck and Bug. I like that you kept the roof rack on there

07-24-2007, 05:52 PM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	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... __________________ 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

07-24-2007, 10:00 PM	#21
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Freakin Herbie On Steroids!!!!!!!!!!!

07-25-2007, 01:16 AM	#22
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	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. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-25-2007, 11:18 AM	#23
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride welcome from San Jose . I too started with a running truck, man it makes things a lot easier __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-25-2007, 03:10 PM	#24
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride love the bug its different thats good!!!

07-25-2007, 03:12 PM	#25
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: 63 chevy short step hoodride Cool 63 chevy my favorite trucks 60 to 66 chevy trucks!!

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