Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and rust
free and great daily driving example of this older restored
California 1963 Full Size 1000 Series GMC 1/2 ton C15 Stepside Long
Bed Pick Up Truck with a rebuilt 305 c.i. 6 engine which is very
powerful for this truck and its original 4 speed manual floor shift
transmission and a 7500 lbs maximum GVW rating. The truck is a
beautiful example of a completely rust free southern California
truck and is a beautifully cared for example!This truck is a true
survivor and a super striking daily driver or promotional truck!
The truck had recently come out of storage and is in very good
condition with only very minor imperfections only noticeable only
upon very close inspection. The paint is very good, the chrome has
all been re-chromed and the interior is also very original and
presentable! This great daily driving 1963 GMC 1000 series Full
Size 1/2 ton Stepside Pick Up is simply a great turn key ready
daily driver for any classic truck enthusiast.The 1/2 ton
Chevrolet/GMC pick up was renamed the 3100 in the 1940's and they
were outselling the Ford's with a 33.8% market share in 1949
compared to Ford's 21.6%. But Chevy couldn't afford to be
complacent and by 1950 there were several welcome improvements such
as double acting all around shock absorbers and a circuit-braking
lighting system. The Thriftmaster six offered slightly more power
due to a Rochester power jet down draft carburetor, larger valves
and a straight through muffler. In the year 1955 the Thriftmaster
engine was increased to 235 c.i. (3851cc) with an increase in both
bore and stroke. GMC as a marque produced a straight six and later
a V8.In 1958 these trucks became known as the Full size C Series
for Chevrolet and the 100 Series for GMC. Launched in the fall of
1959, the 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light
pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these
were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and
independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a
truck. Also new for 1960 was a new designation system for trucks
made by GM. Gone were the 3100, 3200, and 3600 designations for
short 1/2, long 1/2 and 3/4-ton models. For 1960, C/K trucks were
available in smooth 'Fleetside' or fendered 'Stepside' versions.
GMC called these 'Wide-Side' and 'Fenderside'. GMC model numbers
for 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 1.5 ton were 1000, 1500, 2500, and 3000.This
particular truck's 305 6 cylinder engine runs strong and sounds
absolutely magnificent and the truck drives really well - must be
driven to be appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no
strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily
driver!This is a very rare opportunity to own a great daily driving
example of this very desirable southern California 1963 Full Size
GMC 1500 series Stepside Pick Up in very fine daily driving
condition ready for any classic American truck, collector or
enthusiast to simply enjoy or collect today!
