1963 GMC 1500 Pickup Restored Daily Driver
1963 GMC 1500
For sale is my 1963 GMC pickup. I bought this in August 2018 and completed my work on it in December 2018. I registered it a few months ago and have enjoyed cruising it around, getting parts, etc, but I need more space in the driveway. The truck came from San Diego CA, originally purchased in California and I have the original California 1963 license plates. A guy had it shipped to Massachusetts, sat on it for a few months, and I got it from him. I have the CT registration from me, as well as the previous registration from California, as well as a clean Massachusetts title. I didn't give it to the DMV here because we don't require a title for classic vehicles, but I have it if you need it. It has the very first V6 motor ever created, the big block 305, and a SM420 4-speed trans. The truck was a camper special with two frame-mounted fuel tanks along with the in-cab tank, as well as camper special tires, and I believe mileage to be actual 64k. I have original wheels and tires, and the accessory tanks. I went through almost all of the truck, it runs and drives and stops and I have 100% confidence in taking this thing anywhere. I wanted to restore it to its original status so that anyone could buy it and drive it home without issue. I've driven it up to 50mph, and for about 2 hours at a time. Yes, this IS a classic pickup that you can drive home. You don't need a trailer for this one. All the lights work, all the gauges work, all the gears work. If you want to see a very exhaustive process of restoring it and seeing basically everything I did to it, google 63pickup Instagram, and you'll find the page I made for it with every photo. The only thing it needs is a carb clean and to wire the horn up (does not beep). The truck has a signal switch on the column but I didn't wire it up. I use hand signals instead. The truck usually needs some starter fluid to start after sitting, but it starts RIGHT up 100% of the time once it's warm with zero hesitation. I put several thousand bucks in parts on it. I tore down the motor and suspension and it has all new steering components. Rides and drives nice. Here is the list, and yes I have receipts for legitimately every single item. I'm probably forgetting a few things I've done, but you get the idea.New valve cover gaskets
New head gaskets
New valley pan gasket
New rear cam plug
New front crank seal
New intake gaskets
New water pump and gasket
New thermostat
New t-stat housing gaskets
New fuel line, from tank to carb
New fuel filter in original glass housing
New fuel pump and gasket
New choke line
New timing chain
New valve stem seals
New wheel brake cylinders on all 4
New wheel seals
New shocks, front and rear
New brake lines, every inch, from master to soft lines on all 4 wheels
New master cylinder
New clutch line, soft and hard
New clutch slave cylinder
New inner and outer wheel bearings and races on front wheels
New ball joints, upper and lower
New tie rod ends
New steering box
New pitman arm
New idler arm
New engine oil
New oil filter
New transmission oil
New transmission top gasket
New rear diff oil and gasket
New air cleaner
I live in Southbury CT, you are responsible for picking it up or having it shipped or whatever you want. Come take a look or just buy it!
- Condition: Used
- Make: GMC
- Model: 1500
- Type: Standard Cab Pickup
- Year: 1963
- Mileage: 64593
- VIN: 1502CG2410B
- Color: Tan
- Engine size: GMC V6 305
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Black
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
