Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional 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.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!
