I’ve always been a car guy, you know? Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved tinkering with engines and getting my hands dirty. Recently, I decided to take on a new project: finding and restoring a classic 1963 Chevy pickup truck.
So, the first thing I did was to start looking around online, checking out the usual sites. I wanted to get a feel for what was out there and how much these trucks were going for. It seemed like a decent one in good shape would set me back around $24,200, give or take. But I wasn’t looking for just any truck. I wanted a real gem, even if it needed some work.
I narrowed my search down to a 1963 Chevrolet K20. This thing was a beast – a four-wheel drive, 3/4 ton Stepside pickup. It was built on a 127-inch wheelbase with a ladder-type frame. This wasn’t your average modern 4×4. It had manual front locking hubs and a two-speed transfer case, just like the old military vehicles. I mean, this truck was rugged.
I spent weeks scouring the internet, checking out various listings. I found a few that caught my eye, but nothing that really screamed “this is the one!” I knew that the Chevy C/K series, especially the second and third generations, were hot stuff among classic truck lovers. The highest I’d seen one of these go for at auction was a whopping $148,500, but I wasn’t planning on spending nearly that much.
Scouring the Web
- Spent weeks searching online for the perfect 1963 Chevy pickup.
- Checked out listings, forums, and collector car websites.
- Found a few potential candidates, but none that were just right.
Then, one day, while browsing, I stumbled upon a listing for a 1963 Chevy K20 that looked promising. It was a bit rough around the edges, but it had good bones. The price was right, too – significantly less than the average $24,200 I had seen for trucks in better condition. I figured, hey, I enjoy a good project, and I could use the money I saved to restore it to its former glory.
I contacted the seller, and we chatted for a while. He sent me some more photos, and I decided to take a road trip to check it out in person. Seeing it in person, I knew it was the right truck for me. We struck a deal, and I finally had my hands on a classic 1963 Chevy pickup truck. And I got it for $20,000 – not too shabby, right?
Getting it home was an adventure in itself. But once it was safely in my garage, the real fun began. I started by assessing the truck’s condition, making a list of what needed to be done. It was a long list, but I was excited to get started. I’ve been working on this thing little by little.
I’m still in the process of restoring it, but I’m already picturing myself cruising down the road in this beauty. It’s been a lot of work, but it’s also been a labor of love.
I’ll keep you guys updated on the progress. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll even take it to a car show! It’s a long road ahead, but I’m enjoying every minute of it. After all, it’s not every day you get to bring a piece of automotive history back to life.
