1963 GMC 1500 Pickup Restored Daily Driver

1963 GMC 1500 Description

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!