Vehicle Description
1963 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Although pickups came of age after World War II, they continued to
evoke a postwar sensibility until Chevy introduced a groundbreaking
generation of trucks in 1960.Not only were these C/K pickups - a
designation that is still in unofficial use - equipped with the
segment's first independent front suspension, but also a new
drop-center X-shaped frame that reduced the height of the vehicle
by up to seven inches. The lower stance was emphasized by an
attractive, pinched-waist body marred only by a fussy front end
featuring "jet pod" eyebrows over the grille. Over time, the
hoodline was lowered and the front fascia simplified, and by the
end of the model run in 1966, the pickup was an exemplar of
restrained elegance.
For consignment, a consignor performed frame off build completed on
a very utilitarian 1963 Chevrolet C10 pickup with about 400 miles
logged since completion. Purchased by our consignor in 2019, the
overall looks of the factory design have been retained but now with
a black out treatment for the chrome, some new glass, a built to
the hilt big block V8 and a strengthenedframe. It sports a custom
laid out dash, a Speedway 22 circuit wiring harness, and snappy
interior, along with a beautiful oak lined bed. Oh and I almost
forgot to mention thecalming sea of turquoise paint that is 3 coats
of base and clear. This is truly ripe for the picking fruit here at
the Classic Auto Mall when it comes to the pickup trucks we have in
house.
Exterior
For 1963 the "jet pod" eyebrows are now gone, and the hood now is
simplified yet still upstanding with turn signals and dual intake
vents. Just below is the original restored to perfection single LED
headlight equipped egg crate grille bordered below by a large and
in charge bumper. We note all of the chrome and stainless has been
powder coated black, adding a menacing aura to this hauler. Moving
back, we note all straight steel for the body and bed panels that
have been bathed in the deep end of the pool Sherman Williams
Crystal Turquoise with 3 coats of color and 3 coats of clear to
provide the mirror-like shine. Overall the gaps are well minded,
the powder coated black trimmings are nicely redone, and all new
glass with the exception of the wing vents is new. A few chips,
touchups, inclusions and slight scratches are noted in the finish,
but one must really look to see them. High above the fenders is now
a custom cowl induction hood with black vent plates inserted on the
tops and side. Within the well restored bed hides a Monster Liner
coated oak bed floor with more liner coating on the sides and
expanded wheel tubs. The rear of this truck remains basic and
simple, just the way a truck should be with its black embossed
Chevrolet tailgate, small blue dot equipped tail lights flank the
sides of the gate and a custom roll pan below. Nice 15-inch glossy
black steel wheels with shiny polished dog dish caps are all around
wrapped in 205/75R15 blackwall rubber up front and 29x18.5-15's in
the rear.
Interior
A swing of the double hulled door and we are greeted with black
painted ribbed steel housing a smooth black vinyl insert with the
crankand door handle within this field. A custom black vinyl
Snowden bench seat with little to no wear stretches from door to
door. It comes to us with a diamond pleating on the inserts, smooth
body hugging bolsters and integral aluminum cup holders as well as
Retro-Belt 4 point safety harnesses. An all steel black Monster
Liner coated twin eyebrow designed dash is fronted by a custom
billet steering wheel atop a new adjustable column and in front of
the driver is the full monty of black face Dolphin gauges within a
polished and ribbed bezel. Moving down the line we see black knobs
and pulls below and in the center are the original heater and temp
levers, and an aftermarket AM/FM radio with 300 watt 6x9 speakers
and a Vintage AC/heater unit mounted just below. Lush black
carpeting is flooding the floors all the while holding a custom
made shifter on the hump and above is a really snappy ribbed metal
roof in more black. Our consignor notes that during the build the
entire cab was coated in Monster Liner then covered with Dynamat to
keep road noise and heat to a minimum. Tra La La, Tra La La La
La...(trivia?)
Drivetrain
Underneath the hood within the turquoise and black engine bay is a
consignor-stated 496ci V8 based on a 1974 Gen 4 block that has been
tapped for 4 bolt mains and was assembled by Mike Rogers
Performance in Ivyland, PA using all ARP fasteners. This mill is
estimated to make 625-650hpas per our consignor and that is thanks
in part to the Liberty bottom end and AFR aluminum cylinder heads
which are oval port 290cc units. The mill was then fitted with a
Dennis Straub custom hydraulic roller cam with 302 degrees of
duration and .600 lift. Howards roller lifters and roller rockers
were also added and MSD is in charge of ignition with a Pro-Billet
distributor, Blaster 2 coil and MSD ignition box. A 850cfmQuickFuel
carburetor sends fuel and air into the engine via an Edelrbcok
intake manifold and Hedman headers with 3" Black Widow exhaust and
WidowMaker mufflers are on for the huge exhale. A rebuilt by Trans
Specialties in Aston, PA 3-speed TH350 automatic transmission with
a Trans Specialties 2800-3200rpm stall converter sends power back
to the Ford 9" 4.11 geared rear axle with 31 spline axles and Yukon
bearings. A CVF Racing serpentine belt drive system is on the front
of the block and an aluminum radiator with a custom shroud and a
Spahl electric puller fan keeps things nice and cool. Just a
beautifully simple but clean presentation down to the custom
smoothed firewall and filler panels.
Undercarriage
Well done underneath with a sturdy black powder coated frame that
has been customized and strengthened to withstand the rigors the
big block mill produces. In front we see an all new independent
coil spring suspension with new control arms, sway bar, QA1
coilovers and tie rods, and on the rear is trailing arm and coil
sprung suspension. Power Wilwood disc brakes are noted all around
with new lines and a new Jegs booster and we see a 17 gallon fuel
cell with an Edelbrock pump and regulator has been relocated to the
rear of the bed. All buttoned up and all looking like new.
Drive-Ability
A super quick starterand nice runner, and for a pickup it loved our
test track almost as much as I loved driving it. Very comfy ride,
nice sound, good handling, and blistering acceleration. Also, a
surprisingly quick stopper with those Wilwood brakes but the truck
is not without its flaws. We noted the fuel gauge does not work,
the horn did not toot and the wipers have been deleted.
Get that monkey off your back and get down to the Hallowed Halls of
the Classic Auto Mall and feast your eyes on this built to the hilt
example from 1963. Do it quickly as these well-done pickups tend to
slip out of here fast. A head turner that is definitely tops in the
pickup truck inventory.
3C144N132099
3-1963
C-2wd
14-1/2 Ton Shorted
4-Pickup
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
132099-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.