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Stepside65 · 02-26-2011, 09:57 PM

After having to sell my old 65 to avoid impounding 2 1/2 years ago I finally struck a deal today to get me a new truck. It's a 63 C20 with a 350 out of a mid 70's truck with headers, a 4 speed on the floor, and actually runs. Just got to do fix the clutch, fab radiator brackets, and bleed the brakes and will have a drivable truck after such a long time without one. Here is the first pic of it

chevyrestoguy · 02-26-2011, 10:31 PM

Yeah, baby!

Looks like a nice start to me. The fact that it runs is a real plus, too!

Make a build thread. We love that stuff.

Stepside65 · 02-26-2011, 10:43 PM

Getting it in exchange for remodeling work. Gotta get the work done and get the behemoth moved to my driveway before I start even thinking about tearing it apart.

awbrown · 02-26-2011, 10:59 PM

Welcome to the 63 fleetside club!!!! I think it is a move up from the 65 ..

Stepside65 · 02-26-2011, 11:50 PM

the truck in my avatar was a cross between a 63 lwb fleet gmc and a 65 chevy short step.

bubba327 · 02-27-2011, 12:01 AM

We DO like pictures
Congratulations on your new truck

SS317 · 02-27-2011, 12:06 AM

Nice. Great truck to build. Welcome Back to the truck club!!

**jocko** · 02-27-2011, 12:22 AM

congrats! And as much as it may pain me to say it, nice Model A F#$^ sedan in the background too!! Now you've got two keepers (if that's yours, I mean - if not, it still looks good!)

Stepside65 · 02-27-2011, 12:27 AM

more pics.

interior

left front

Stepside65 · 02-27-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

congrats! And as much as it may pain me to say it, nice Model A F#$^ sedan in the background too!! Now you've got two keepers (if that's yours, I mean - if not, it still looks good!)

Actually it isn't a F*rd. It's a '29 Dodge and unfortunately... not mine

**Corts60** · 02-27-2011, 01:17 AM

Oh man that's great! I think the '63 grill is slowly becoming my favorite grill out of the whole series!

LostMy65 · 02-27-2011, 01:41 AM

This stuff is sure fun.

congrats

Stepside65 · 03-05-2011, 03:18 AM

Finally got the tank home. Was definitely an undertaking. Took about a week to finally get it off the trailer and in my driveway. Had to borrow a truck from a complete stranger for $20 just to get it here.

Will post more pics tomorrow with the truck in it's new home.

first pic is of the engine

pic of the tank pushing a f#rd all the way to the base.

02-26-2011, 09:57 PM	#1
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	I Finally Got One!!! After having to sell my old 65 to avoid impounding 2 1/2 years ago I finally struck a deal today to get me a new truck. It's a 63 C20 with a 350 out of a mid 70's truck with headers, a 4 speed on the floor, and actually runs. Just got to do fix the clutch, fab radiator brackets, and bleed the brakes and will have a drivable truck after such a long time without one. Here is the first pic of it __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor Last edited by Stepside65; 02-26-2011 at 09:58 PM.

02-26-2011, 10:31 PM	#2
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: I Finally Got One!!! Yeah, baby! Looks like a nice start to me. The fact that it runs is a real plus, too! Make a build thread. We love that stuff. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

02-26-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: I Finally Got One!!! Getting it in exchange for remodeling work. Gotta get the work done and get the behemoth moved to my driveway before I start even thinking about tearing it apart. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

02-26-2011, 10:59 PM	#4
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: I Finally Got One!!! Welcome to the 63 fleetside club!!!! I think it is a move up from the 65 ..

02-26-2011, 11:50 PM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: I Finally Got One!!! the truck in my avatar was a cross between a 63 lwb fleet gmc and a 65 chevy short step. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

02-27-2011, 12:01 AM	#6
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: I Finally Got One!!! We DO like pictures Congratulations on your new truck __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

02-27-2011, 12:06 AM	#7
SS317 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruita, Colorado Posts: 222	Re: I Finally Got One!!! Nice. Great truck to build. Welcome Back to the truck club!!

02-27-2011, 12:22 AM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: I Finally Got One!!! congrats! And as much as it may pain me to say it, nice Model A F#$^ sedan in the background too!! Now you've got two keepers (if that's yours, I mean - if not, it still looks good!)

02-27-2011, 12:27 AM	#9
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: I Finally Got One!!! more pics. interior left front __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

02-27-2011, 01:17 AM	#11
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: I Finally Got One!!! Oh man that's great! I think the '63 grill is slowly becoming my favorite grill out of the whole series! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

02-27-2011, 01:41 AM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: I Finally Got One!!! This stuff is sure fun. congrats __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-05-2011, 03:18 AM	#13
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: I Finally Got One!!! Finally got the tank home. Was definitely an undertaking. Took about a week to finally get it off the trailer and in my driveway. Had to borrow a truck from a complete stranger for $20 just to get it here. Will post more pics tomorrow with the truck in it's new home. first pic is of the engine pic of the tank pushing a f#rd all the way to the base. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor Last edited by Stepside65; 03-05-2011 at 03:28 AM.



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