Restored 1963 1500

[6066gmcguy]

I see some are picking on this poor RESTORED truck, but you know what? At least it still has the GMC Big Block V6.

But they list it as: RARE OPTIONAL 305 CUBIC-INCH V-6! BIG GMC V-6 POWER!
This was the Standard Engine in all GMC Pickups built from 1960-1966, so its niether Rare or Optional.

[David R Leifheit]

Originally Posted by bigblockv6

You mean the firewall is painted black rather than the cab color. The problem I see in this so called restoration is whoever did it did not know the correct details of these trucks.

yes, the firewall should be the same as the cab color. I phrased it very poorly...

I think people use the word 'restoration' when what they really mean is rebuilt.

[David R Leifheit]

Originally Posted by 6066gmcguy

I see some are picking on this poor RESTORED truck, but you know what? At least it still has the GMC Big Block V6.

But they list it as: RARE OPTIONAL 305 CUBIC-INCH V-6! BIG GMC V-6 POWER!
This was the Standard Engine in all GMC Pickups built from 1960-1966, so its niether Rare or Optional.

Exactly... this isn't a restored truck, this appears to be a truck someone did a quick rebuild on with the intent of selling it for the big money... it is the vehicle version of a "flip"... as evidenced by the vehicles in the background. The seller sells "restored" classic cars at as high of price as he can get.

Which begs the question... how much of this is actually a cosmetic rebuilt (a clean and repaint) instead of an actual frame up rebuild. I didn't see any pictures of the frame from underneath...

And apparently you are not supposed to drive it since there is no place to put the license plate...

[bigblockv6]

I see a lot of people thinking just because a vehicle is repainted and cleaned up overall calling it a restoration and being in the automotive trade I usually have to set themthem about what a restoration is, as in many cases you can call these repaints a refurbishment.

[Quigley]

Originally Posted by David R Leifheit

Exactly... this isn't a restored truck, this appears to be a truck someone did a quick rebuild on with the intent of selling it for the big money... it is the vehicle version of a "flip"... as evidenced by the vehicles in the background. The seller sells "restored" classic cars at as high of price as he can get.

Which begs the question... how much of this is actually a cosmetic rebuilt (a clean and repaint) instead of an actual frame up rebuild. I didn't see any pictures of the frame from underneath...

And apparently you are not supposed to drive it since there is no place to put the license plate...

Sure does not look like a quick rebuild to me. I guess I don't understand all the criticism of this truck. I see trucks that have been lowered with 22" wheels,set on a newer frame,jacked up,small block chevys,customized,and really crappy body work and it almost brings tears to my eyes.That truck is not 100% as new from factory, but looks VERY nice.Please post pictures of your nicer truck. Thanks, Dave

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Nicer isnt the point, but i agree.. Lowered 22" wheels, a boomer radio that makes me want to carve the driver Dexter style, and all the rest of the "modernizations" that people do in the name of cool chap my butt. I'm not against a little convenience but a ghetto ride is just wrong.

This guy though is just lying through his teeth and hopin to make us appreciate the 122k he lost on the deal. "OMG man its awesome! Check dat phat trukk boyeeeeyyyy! I spent $122 big ones on it too, dawg! WOrf e'er penny!"

[Quigley]

Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

Nicer isnt the point, but i agree.. Lowered 22" wheels, a boomer radio that makes me want to carve the driver Dexter style, and all the rest of the "modernizations" that people do in the name of cool chap my butt. I'm not against a little convenience but a ghetto ride is just wrong.

This guy though is just lying through his teeth and hopin to make us appreciate the 122k he lost on the deal. "OMG man its awesome! Check dat phat trukk boyeeeeyyyy! I spent $122 big ones on it too, dawg! WOrf e'er penny!"

He point is that truck does not deserve the criticism and I want to see the museum quality trucks owned by those who criticize.
Dave

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Originally Posted by Quigley

He point is that truck does not deserve the criticism and I want to see the museum quality trucks owned by those who criticize.
Dave

Right, I see your point but his problem was with the terminology. Like Magazine vs Clip for shooters. It's not restored if you didn't make it like new. It's custom, rebuilt or a Resto-mod. But don't call it Restored.

[Quigley]

Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

Right, I see your point but his problem was with the terminology. Like Magazine vs Clip for shooters. It's not restored if you didn't make it like new. It's custom, rebuilt or a Resto-mod. But don't call it Restored.

So if one nut or bolt is not perfectly correct it is not restored? It is very easy to criticize. I want to say that from the pictures of that 63 it is one very nice RESTORED truck. Thanks, Dave

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Originally Posted by Quigley

So if one nut or bolt is not perfectly correct it is not restored? It is very easy to criticize. I want to say that from the pictures of that 63 it is one very nice RESTORED truck. Thanks, Dave

That's pretty much it. Restored means to restore. To restore means to bring back to a former, original, or normal previous condition. So yeah, if it's not put back to the way it was then it's not "restored". It's just rebuilt. That's just the way it is. It's still nice, it's just not restored.