April 19th, 2016, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Capistrano beach , ca
Truck: 1963 gmc 6500 , 1963 gmc 5000 fire truck
Age: 67
Posts: 126
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Re: THANK YOU... And Need help identifying this truck
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Originally Posted by David R Leifheit
My '63 4000 had the shift integrated with the shifter knob. That looks like the standard "afterthought" type. Since yours isn't a "Heavy Duty" I wonder if the two-speed rear was added (dealer order?)
V = Vacuum Hydraulic Brakes
40 = 4000 series (typical 23,000 GVW class)
08 = 175" Wheelbase
P = (build plant?)
G = 1963
8023 = 7023rd truck built
E = 16,001 - 19,500 GVW Rating
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For comparison:
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*My* 1963 4000 series
VH4016 G1750F
V = Vacuum Hydraulic Brakes
H = Heavy Duty
40 = 4000 Series (23,000 GVW class)
16 = 223" wheelbase
G = 1963
1750 = 750th truck built
F = 19,501 - 26,000 GVW
Mine is actually rated at 24,000
On Driver's Kickpanel:
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They had two different styles of 2 speeds One was electric and that one is actuated by vacuum
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