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$32,500
1963 Gmc C/K 1500
Price:
$32,500
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Summary:
Used 1963 GMC 1500
Location:
Torrance, CA
Description:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and greatdaily driving example of this older restored California 1963 FullSize 1000 Series GMC 1/2 ton C15 Stepside Long Bed Pick Up Truckwith a rebuilt 305 c.i. 6 engine which is very powerful for thistruck and its original 4 speed manual floor shift transmission anda 7500 lbs maximum GVW rating.This truck is a true survivor and asuper striking daily driver or promotional truck! The truck hadrecently come out of storage and is in very good condition withonly very minor imperfections only noticeable only upon very closeinspection. The paint is very good, the chrome has all beenre-chromed and the interior is also very original and presentable!This great daily driving 1963 GMC 1000 series Full Size 1/2 tonStepside Pick Up is simply a great turn key ready daily driver forany classic truck enthusiast.The 1/2 ton Chevrolet/GMC pick up wasrenamed the 3100 in the 1940's and they were outselling the Ford'swith a 33.8% market share in 1949 compared to Ford's 21.6%. ButChevy couldn't afford to be complacent and by 1950 there wereseveral welcome improvements such as double acting all around shockabsorbers and a circuit-braking lighting system. The Thriftmastersix offered slightly more power due to a Rochester power jet downdraft carburetor, larger valves and a straight through muffler. Inthe year 1955 the Thriftmaster engine was increased to 235 c.i.(3851cc) with an increase in both bore and stroke. GMC as a marqueproduced a straight six and later a V8.In 1958 these trucks becameknown as the Full size C Series for Chevrolet and the 100 Seriesfor GMC. Launched in the fall of 1959, the 1960 model yearintroduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featuredmany firsts. Most important of these were a drop-center ladderframe, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent frontsuspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Also new for1960 was a new designation system for trucks made by GM. Gone werethe 3100, 3200, and 3600 designations for short 1/2, long 1/2 and3/4-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's305 6 cylinder engine runs strong and sounds absolutely magnificentand the truck drives really well - must be driven to be appreciated- drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakesor rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver!This is a very rareopportunity to own a great daily driving example of this verydesirable southern California 1963 Full Size GMC 1500 seriesStepside Pick Up in very fine daily driving condition ready for anyclassic American truck, collector or enthusiast to simply enjoy orcollect today!
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1963 Gmc C/K 1500 is a 1963 GMC 1500 Model Classic Car in Torrance CA. Find other listings by searching for 1963 GMC 1500 Model in Los Angeles on Oodle Classifieds.
1963 Gmc C/K 1500 is a 1963 GMC 1500 Model Classic Car in Torrance CA. Find other listings by searching for 1963 GMC 1500 Model in Los Angeles on Oodle Classifieds.