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Old 04-21-2020, 03:50 PM   #1
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Hello....
Just picked up a 1963 C20, 292 straight six, 4-speed.

Can't wait to tear into it.
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Old 04-21-2020, 07:24 PM   #2
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I like it!!!
I like 60-66's a lot, even though I have a 67 and a 68

Do the 60-66's have an option sheet inside the glove box???
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Old 04-21-2020, 07:57 PM   #3
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I like it!!!
I like 60-66's a lot, even though I have a 67 and a 68

Do the 60-66's have an option sheet inside the glove box???
Not sure what that is...
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Old 04-21-2020, 09:21 PM   #4
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I like it!!!
I like 60-66's a lot, even though I have a 67 and a 68

Do the 60-66's have an option sheet inside the glove box???
Just the 66's I think.
It's called a SPID. Stands for SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION.
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Old 04-21-2020, 10:06 PM   #5
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Welcome to the forum

What are your plans for your '63?
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Old 04-22-2020, 09:24 AM   #6
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Welcome from Chino Hills!
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Old 04-22-2020, 09:56 AM   #7
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Wow, looks like you got a good one. Welcome.
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Old 04-22-2020, 11:27 AM   #8
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Welcome! Looks like you have great starting platform. As asked before, what are your plans?
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Old 04-22-2020, 11:52 AM   #9
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Old 04-22-2020, 01:04 PM   #10
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Welcome! We can always use more 3/4 ton owners! Not to mentioned '63 3/4 tons still with original period hubcaps. What's great about original paint is no hidden body work. Wonder if it was Ivory or White? Paint code on kick plate tag. 292's are legendary, one of Chevy's best!
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Old 04-23-2020, 01:21 AM   #11
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Nice truck. the garage is so typical of So. Cal.
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Old 04-26-2020, 04:29 PM   #12
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Welcome. Plans?
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Old 04-27-2020, 11:57 AM   #13
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Nice! Judging by the steering wheel paint, that's a low mileage truck.


Welcome from San Diego!

If you decide to go the LS swap/modern transmission route, I want first dibs on the SM420 (original transmission).
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Old 04-27-2020, 12:06 PM   #14
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Welcome to this incredible resource. Nice truck. My 1st truck was a C-10 '63 but had the 230 ci and three on the tree. Nice score Asshat.
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Old 04-27-2020, 12:49 PM   #15
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Looks like it was a desert truck, great floors. 292 was the power house back then.
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Old 04-27-2020, 01:23 PM   #16
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Anybody notice the original full foam cloth seat?. Seat should have the red vinyl trim also. This reveals it has the custom comfort option.
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Old 04-30-2020, 10:25 AM   #17
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Welcome, nice ride, BUT your handle name gave me pause to address you directly - Asshat......
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Old 04-30-2020, 12:15 PM   #18
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Nice, I'm local. I built a 60 for a guy, they are simple trucks,
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Old 05-01-2020, 11:41 AM   #19
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Nice, I'm local. I built a 60 for a guy, they are simple trucks,
Cool, I am in RSM.
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Old 05-01-2020, 12:45 PM   #20
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Hey everyone, thanks for the welocme.
Current plans...

Got it running, just need to fix a few things:
muffler
better fuel inlet for carburetor
get vacuum advance working
rear turn signals not working - probably a bulb
need to get some 8-lug, 16" wheels that take the modern radial tires
need temp sender
choke cable fix/attach
upper radiator hose
registration out of date
bench seat needs uphosltery
floor mats

Need to do the wood slats in the bed - that's going to be an expensive, big job.

Down the road, maybe change out the rear end so it will cruise down the freeway better. Possibly change the motor and trans - just not sure at this point in time.
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Need to do the wood slats in the bed - that's going to be an expensive, big job.

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Big, yes but it doesn't have to be expensive. Depending on what you want and your wood working skills you can make your own bed wood. I bought some pine from Home Depot and spent about $120. I am going to paint it so I really didn't need anything fancy. Truck will be covered when parked.
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Old 05-02-2020, 06:38 PM   #22
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Big, yes but it doesn't have to be expensive. Depending on what you want and your wood working skills you can make your own bed wood. I bought some pine from Home Depot and spent about $120. I am going to paint it so I really didn't need anything fancy. Truck will be covered when parked.
What size boards would I need, can you provide a list?
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https://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

I used this for the measurements when my dad and I replaced the wood bed without buying a kit. It worked great!
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I used this for the measurements when my dad and I replaced the wood bed without buying a kit. It worked great!
I looked over that doc, Thanks.

Did you use a router to cut the grooves in the boards?

What about hole locations?
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I looked over that doc, Thanks.

Did you use a router to cut the grooves in the boards?

What about hole locations?
Sure thing!
We used a router, but it was a two man job as our routing table was tiny and my truck is also a long bed.
If you are asking about the hole locations for the bolts that go through the wood to the frame, I didn't drill them. The previous owner used shorter bolts to just bolt the bed crossmembers to the frame without going through the wood. I think it has a cleaner look that way, but I'm not sure how the previous owner did it since I haven't pulled the bed off.
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