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mike63c10
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1963 c10 Dec 25, 2008 22:17:24 GMT -7

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Post by mike63c10 on Dec 25, 2008 22:17:24 GMT -7

Howdy everyone my name is Mike. i live in DFW, Texas area and i just bought my first truck about a week ago it is a 1963 Custom 10 SWB step-side and i am looking for all the help and advice i can get for this one. I have already broken it down to the frame so i think i am going to try an get that an my cab sand blasted and painted first( I also was wondering if any one knows what a standard hourly price is for sand blasting is so i can compare to some places in my area) an then I don't think i am going to stick with the motor that i got with the truck i have a vortec 350 that i may bore to a 383 let me know what u think.
Thanks Mike

Last Edit: Dec 28, 2008 2:03:07 GMT -7 by Dave Young

Dave Young Administrator If at first you don't succeed, change your definition of success. Posts: 427	1963 c10 Dec 28, 2008 2:09:30 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Young on Dec 28, 2008 2:09:30 GMT -7 Welcome aboard! Looks like a fun project. Are you going to try to pick up a '63 grille to replace that '62 grille? If so, make sure you post an ad in the "Want To Buy" section. Keep us updated on the progress.
	Dave Young San Tan Valley, AZ 1964 Chevy C-10

mike63c10
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1963 c10 Dec 30, 2008 18:36:37 GMT -7

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Post by mike63c10 on Dec 30, 2008 18:36:37 GMT -7

Hey thanks for the reply. That is cool that u know that my grill is from a 62 an not a 63 i will have to get some new pictures i have it broken down to a rolling frame and cab sitting on it. But what is very interseting i have 2 VIN numbers the factory chevy VIN is for a 63 and then i have a reasigned Texas VIN for a 64. So i will post some more pictures of it so u can tell me what u think.
Thanks again
Mike

64okchevy New Member Posts: 20	1963 c10 Jan 1, 2009 18:02:50 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 64okchevy on Jan 1, 2009 18:02:50 GMT -7 Mike, I just bought a 1964. I live in the DFW area. PLEASE share your parts contacts with me. Thanks, Mike

mike63c10 New Member Posts: 4	1963 c10 Jan 3, 2009 16:38:39 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mike63c10 on Jan 3, 2009 16:38:39 GMT -7 Will do man i haven't really bought any thing yet the only place i have found a few things is LMC an i heard that their might be a pretty big swap meet sometime this month maybe ill have to get back to u on that. Mike

64okchevy New Member Posts: 20	1963 c10 Jan 3, 2009 19:17:01 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 64okchevy on Jan 3, 2009 19:17:01 GMT -7 Mike, Sounds great! Thanks, Mike

rogue New Member Posts: 4	1963 c10 Feb 3, 2009 14:18:59 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rogue on Feb 3, 2009 14:18:59 GMT -7 Pate Swap is on May 1, at TMS. Plenty of 60-66 treasures there, and most big venders too.
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zippydodog
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1963 c10 Feb 4, 2009 5:15:04 GMT -7

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Post by zippydodog on Feb 4, 2009 5:15:04 GMT -7

you and I are in the same boat with grilles. I have a 62 grille on my 63 also. I really like the 64-66 grilles the best.

As far as I know, nobody makes an aftermarket 62 grille, so it may be worth a few bucks if you want to sell it. I've thought about selling mine and getting a 64-66, but the headlight buckets don't interchange and they're pretty pricey.

Last Edit: Feb 4, 2009 5:17:17 GMT -7 by zippydodog

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