That's a dealer installed aftermarket rear bumper, I used to install them back in the early 80's when I worked for a Chevrolet Dealership. They all had the Dealership name imprinted on bumper. Looking good
Gibson63 you’re the man I hope to replicate your work one day on my 65 . I painted the inside of my turn signals gloss white and it helped with the brightness
Do you ever feel like you created a monster with this channel? We’re all like a bunch of crack addicts out here and you’re the dealer. Can’t get enough. That truck is so fine! Your dad is gonna be struttin’ in that thing!
If anyone cares... Most of these trucks were delivered new without rear bumpers. Yes there were some that came from the factory with the chrome "fleetside" rear bumper, but these were not the norm. Most often, the trucks delivered without rear bumpers had a dealer installed add-on bumper, like the one in this video installed at the dealer. There were also aftermarket bumpers that were installed which were almost identical. Both the dealer add-on and the aftermarket bumpers were usually built by a local company that made them, these were commonly called "farmer's bumpers" because they are the ones that usually bought them. There are a number of different styles of these bumpers, but almost all looked similar.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. My trucks been sitting and rotting for years because I was intimidated by the level of work and all the layers of metal in the various panels. Thanks to you, I know better what to look out for as I proceed. Being in hot humid lower SC, everything is rusted except for the glass. I WILL share your channel with everybody !!!!
Can see that's a dealer rear bumper which a lot of dealers sold, because as I recall, in these years, a rear bumper was an option on pickup trucks unless they were a deluxe model. Very nice work you've done to preserve this truck. Congrats.
Lookin' really good. Spring can't come fast enough where we are. Your videos have given us alot of great ideas on how to do our restoration. We're itchin' to get going again. Thanks & keep them coming.
I’ve really enjoyed the progress on this truck and the challenges it’s given. You’ve done a fantastic job in keeping an old truck the road with your skills and speedy workmanship.
Good effort mate. Wish you did the video of the indicator switch a few months back when I was struggling with it haha The last thing I need to do to mine is the wood and chrome strips in the bed. I’ll wait for you to bring a video out on that first I think 👍🏼
Fantastic job, thank you for taking the time to make videos and post them, I'm sure you could have finished this project sooner if you weren't messing with a camera but I'm glad you did. Awsome truck brother. I start my '68 tomorrow, hopefully it turns out half as nice as yours did.
Pretty sure that's the original bumper...that's a dealership heavy duty bumper that was likely put on when it arrived at the dealership from the factory...my '69 didn't even have a back bumper on it when it was on the lot, & my dad bought a dealership bumper to go on it for an extra $50 when he bought it...I originally planned to swap it out for a factory bumper because I'm doing a hidden hitch on it, so I don't need the heavy duty bumper, but when I told my dad I was swapping it out, he said, 'You better use my bumper! That cost me an extra $50!' LOL! He was just joking, but I think I've come up with a way to still use it & the hidden hitch too...but it'll be a while before I get to it...
I have a 1960 c10, I’ve been working on it for about a year now. It’s coming a long. I wish I found these videos sooner. There a really big help!! The drop spindle you got for this truck, what did the run you?
I have a chrome bumper if you are interested. I am using a 67-72 sport bumper on mine. Love how both trucks came out. I learned a lot for when I put mine back together. We are going to the Rod Run in April, so I can bring it for you if you like. It is the original, so it will fit your build. Anyway, just thought I would put that out there. Thanks.
Sweet looking and she's minutes away from take off👍 great job Brother your Pops sure will have fun cruzzzin around with you and your Son and when you and your Brother gets his Chevy 3100 ready it will be a family cruzzz night and weekend. Next your Son needs a 63 C10 or a ?? and all the stars will be lined up for the four of you on a cool June friday night family cruzzz together way cool Brother 👍👍... And she sound's nice are those 44's or 40's for exhaust muffler's I can't remember ? What cam is that ? The GM early type like the LT1 with 450/460 lift & 221/224 duration? or close to that? I like it Brother... It be way cool when I get my 63 C10 all done and head down south and get some pictures of the three 63 C10's together way cool... Can't wait to see the 3100 done (I think that's what your brother has a 58-9 3100 ??) Keep On Trucking Brother...
@@samohtnotslar No he's a busy man and has a full time job in The building trades business besides working on the families 63 C10's and his bro's truck. I'm thinking if I remember correctly it was one of the GM 350 crate engine's I just can't remember what One ?? Start watching Gibbs videos from the beginning it may be mentioned in one of the early videos. It's a fine looking C10 and a sweet sounding SBC engine nothing is finer unless you go Chevy Big Block $$👍😁... Let me know if you find out anything👍... Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
@@dustinsirrine227 yea the guy is definitely a master at rebuilding the c10s, the bed wood came out nice I thought about buying it ready to stain and bolt in but seeing his video makes me want to try what the did and save big $
@@samohtnotslar; Our Brother Gibb's definitely has a way with wood Matt. I've saved all of Gibb's building videos of his Red Custom 63 C10 and the Blue 63 C10 that started out being Gibb's real Brother then Gibb's built it for there Pop's. Those videos comes in handy when I'm working on my 63 C10 truck with my Son and Grandson. We just replaced the original GM 57 year old gas tank and the cardboard gas tank cover, the gas tank had some very small pinholes that can be fixed but I put a repop in just so I don't have to mess with it when more pinholes show up in a year or less. Next my Son and Grandson will help me finish up the 327 we're still waiting on the GM#491 head's from the machine shop Irwin's Speed Shop here in Michigan. With this C-19 it makes it harder to get things done and sent to me but we're getting her done for the second time around👍 Gibb's videos are full of excellent information for the do-it yourselfer's. It be great to see Gibb's do another 63 C10 truck I miss getting Gibb's videos it was almost like Christmas when I opened up Gibb's videos😁... Stay safe Gibb's you also Matt R have some fun with those sweet Old Chevy 63 C10's... Keep in touch Brother's 👍... Keep On Trucking Brother's 👍...
Hopefully soon I can start working on my 66 c10. Bought it last June and drove it around for a while and had to park it for winter and it’s been killing me that I can’t drive it
I just found your channel and Your FINE 1963 Looks SO FINE and Sounds INE too. Do You have Magnaflow's on it? I'm building a 1973 Chevy c-60 at the moment. Also, do you really like that wiring kit? I'm looking at the Kwik Wiring system for my project.
Lookin Great Mr Gibson!!! I live in Houston,Texas and unfortunately dnt have anyone close to me that can help me with questions on my 1962 Chevy short bed, May I ask questions here on your channel? I started a channel but got camera shy after a few uploads . But I do have a very similar truck to yours it needs...everything, lol
Hey man love your videos. I just recently purchased a 65 c-10 short wheel base stepside truck and was wondering can I change the bed to a fleetside bed. I just think the fleetside beds look a lot better than the stepsides. Any help would be appreciated.
I can't remember if it was this truck or the red one, but you swapped out the old "mr gasket" header with Hedman. What PN/model did you use? I think it was a 350 block. I'm looking to shorten up my header so it doesn't sit below the frame rail.
Any suggestions on tackling bed rails that have all those tiny bolt/nut combinations that are rusted beyond belief? Impact is useless because the top round part has nothing to grip onto.
I was wondering if you could do me a favor? I need to know the distance between frame rails at the very rear of truck. I failed to measure the distance and removed the rear crossmember that I thought was completely rusted through. When I removed it the frame sprung in. The distance between [. ] as measured from the inside would be good if you find the time one day and think of it. I have a 67 C10 short bed. I feel like a damn fool but I got in a hurry and we’ll now you know the story.
Seriously! Who's the dipchit that gave thumbs down on this vid? Get a life and go fix your chit instead of talking bad about other people's projects. Gibbs is not perfect but he is getting this done , 🤘
I was watching one of your videos where you put a 8 cylinders on a truck that came with 6 cylinders I will like to know where you find the motor mount brackets to do that convertion
Have you ever had to trim a radiator support bushing in order to get fenders etc to line up? Getting ready to start mine soon and heard one guy saying he had to trim after market bushing(metal sleeve).
hope you can help me, I live in europe in The Netherlands and I've this 1954 chevy with a 1956 line 6 engine the engine is ok but the four speed gear sucks I would like to swap it for an automatic gearbox, can you please tell me what kind I can use to swap it without to much work or which one will fit?
Did you happen to video the turn signal switch replacement? Not much out there on that subject. I am having an issue with my swtich assembly housing from moving.
@@Gibson63. OK, so behind the plastic turn assembly unit... did the Mast jacket have slots where the assembly housing was put in there and just turned to lock it in place?
That truck is looking great!
That's a dealer installed aftermarket rear bumper, I used to install them back in the early 80's when I worked for a Chevrolet Dealership.
They all had the Dealership name imprinted on bumper.
Looking good
Thanks for the information
Very nice. That truck will be alot of fun to drive.
Thanks man can’t wait to cruise
Thanks for taking time to film these and share them.
Gibson63 you’re the man I hope to replicate your work one day on my 65 . I painted the inside of my turn signals gloss white and it helped with the brightness
Do you ever feel like you created a monster with this channel? We’re all like a bunch of crack addicts out here and you’re the dealer. Can’t get enough. That truck is so fine! Your dad is gonna be struttin’ in that thing!
Lol thanks for watching man
If anyone cares... Most of these trucks were delivered new without rear bumpers. Yes there were some that came from the factory with the chrome "fleetside" rear bumper, but these were not the norm. Most often, the trucks delivered without rear bumpers had a dealer installed add-on bumper, like the one in this video installed at the dealer. There were also aftermarket bumpers that were installed which were almost identical. Both the dealer add-on and the aftermarket bumpers were usually built by a local company that made them, these were commonly called "farmer's bumpers" because they are the ones that usually bought them. There are a number of different styles of these bumpers, but almost all looked similar.
I have 2 military trucks my bumpers are factory Barden type
You turned a tight clean truck into a tighter cleaner truck 🤟🏻 Looking good!
Looks nice, I like them with the side trim. One of these days I'll find me a short fleet.
Thanks
Chapo monsieur! merci beaucoup du partage, super boulot Legas.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. My trucks been sitting and rotting for years because I was intimidated by the level of work and all the layers of metal in the various panels. Thanks to you, I know better what to look out for as I proceed. Being in hot humid lower SC, everything is rusted except for the glass. I WILL share your channel with everybody !!!!
Can see that's a dealer rear bumper which a lot of dealers sold, because as I recall, in these years, a rear bumper was an option on pickup trucks unless they were a deluxe model. Very nice work you've done to preserve this truck. Congrats.
Really nice work.It,s all about the details . I wish that I had half the patience to do what you have done on both trucks.
Any plans for a new project in the making i need some more videos please great work Gibson learning alot👊
Yes I do have another project coming up thanks
Please, I’m begging you man, don’t ever take these videos down. Both these and your red truck.
You've become like a member of the family, man. Great job!
Great attitude, we’ll call this art 👍
Been hooked to your channel since I stumbled on it with your red truck...Keep them coming!
Lookin' really good. Spring can't come fast enough where we are. Your videos have given us alot of great ideas on how to do our restoration. We're itchin' to get going again. Thanks & keep them coming.
I watch this guy and wish(!) I had autobody working skills he has.
Another Great Video, the truck looks awesome, you do great work, don't want it to stop, you might need another truck to do after this one....
You do Great work My Friend ,,, The 62-66 C10's are My Favorite Style of Truck and that is one Awesome Truck You have built ,,, Nice job ...
Looking good Gibson. It's almost ride time.
Great stuff, looks nice!
Nice work sir.
Loving how she's turning out but sad she's almost done. Hope your already hunting down the next project! Thanks for sharing and keep it up!
Great workmanship! Thank you for sharing - really like these old Chevy trucks!
Great job Gibson as always great videos very informative👍
Perfect, as usual...
You the Man nice truck coming along very good, your dad gonna be styling 👍🏻
I’ve really enjoyed the progress on this truck and the challenges it’s given. You’ve done a fantastic job in keeping an old truck the road with your skills and speedy workmanship.
Now that was fast :D looking good can't wait to see the finished product
Thanks for watching getting close
@@Gibson63. 👍
Great videos!! 👍🏼
Good effort mate. Wish you did the video of the indicator switch a few months back when I was struggling with it haha
The last thing I need to do to mine is the wood and chrome strips in the bed. I’ll wait for you to bring a video out on that first I think 👍🏼
Fantastic job, thank you for taking the time to make videos and post them, I'm sure you could have finished this project sooner if you weren't messing with a camera but I'm glad you did.
Awsome truck brother. I start my '68 tomorrow, hopefully it turns out half as nice as yours did.
So cool man! Just like everyone else says, watching the stuff you do to these old trucks
Is so addicting! Super nice truck! Love the patina.
Pretty sure that's the original bumper...that's a dealership heavy duty bumper that was likely put on when it arrived at the dealership from the factory...my '69 didn't even have a back bumper on it when it was on the lot, & my dad bought a dealership bumper to go on it for an extra $50 when he bought it...I originally planned to swap it out for a factory bumper because I'm doing a hidden hitch on it, so I don't need the heavy duty bumper, but when I told my dad I was swapping it out, he said, 'You better use my bumper! That cost me an extra $50!' LOL! He was just joking, but I think I've come up with a way to still use it & the hidden hitch too...but it'll be a while before I get to it...
Thanks for sharing, looking great. I'll be looking forward to seeing the bed wood put in.
Awesome to see an update! I need to replace my blinker switch as well, looks like a PITA, hopefully not!
Nice, nice, nice !!! I'm old school (maybe like your dad) and like the slight "tilt" stance. 👍👍✌️
Looking really nice.
I like the rear wheels you have on it, they really finish off the looks. The stance looks just right for that period of hot rod truck too.
Love that truck! Would look great in my garage :)
Just want to say i like your videos. You do a great job showing step by step how to do these restorations.
the patina is history..love the look
Thanks
I have a 1960 c10, I’ve been working on it for about a year now. It’s coming a long. I wish I found these videos sooner. There a really big help!! The drop spindle you got for this truck, what did the run you?
Love your work, you make it look super easy. I get a lot of tips from your videos thank you!!!
Thanks for watching man
I love the look, awesome job man.
Love watching your videos man you’re such a big help learned a lot from you
Made my night
Great job maybe you can see if he can bring that truck to the show with yours
Loving it🤘😎🤘
She's a beauty
Fine job Steve.
Thanks man
Awesome!!!!
I have a chrome bumper if you are interested. I am using a 67-72 sport bumper on mine. Love how both trucks came out. I learned a lot for when I put mine back together. We are going to the Rod Run in April, so I can bring it for you if you like. It is the original, so it will fit your build. Anyway, just thought I would put that out there. Thanks.
Scutre Parkson I’m probably going to stick with the one i got on the truck now thanks anyway
Where do you buy your new parts from?
Great work keeping these trucks alive
Parabens Gibson pelo trabalho, excelente.
Sweet looking and she's minutes away from take off👍 great job Brother your Pops sure will have fun cruzzzin around with you and your Son and when you and your Brother gets his Chevy 3100 ready it will be a family cruzzz night and weekend. Next your Son needs a 63 C10 or a ?? and all the stars will be lined up for the four of you on a cool June friday night family cruzzz together way cool Brother 👍👍... And she sound's nice are those 44's or 40's for exhaust muffler's I can't remember ? What cam is that ? The GM early type like the LT1 with 450/460 lift & 221/224 duration? or close to that? I like it Brother... It be way cool when I get my 63 C10 all done and head down south and get some pictures of the three 63 C10's together way cool... Can't wait to see the 3100 done (I think that's what your brother has a 58-9 3100 ??) Keep On Trucking Brother...
yes definitely sounds nice, did he ever answer this, curious what engine, mufflers and cam. it is music to my ears.
@@samohtnotslar No he's a busy man and has a full time job in The building trades business besides working on the families 63 C10's and his bro's truck. I'm thinking if I remember correctly it was one of the GM 350 crate engine's I just can't remember what One ?? Start watching Gibbs videos from the beginning it may be mentioned in one of the early videos. It's a fine looking C10 and a sweet sounding SBC engine nothing is finer unless you go Chevy Big Block $$👍😁... Let me know if you find out anything👍...
Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
@@dustinsirrine227 yea the guy is definitely a master at rebuilding the c10s, the bed wood came out nice I thought about buying it ready to stain and bolt in but seeing his video makes me want to try what the did and save big $
@@samohtnotslar; Our Brother Gibb's definitely has a way with wood Matt. I've saved all of Gibb's building videos of his Red Custom 63 C10 and the Blue 63 C10 that started out being Gibb's real Brother then Gibb's built it for there Pop's. Those videos comes in handy when I'm working on my 63 C10 truck with my Son and Grandson. We just replaced the original GM 57 year old gas tank and the cardboard gas tank cover, the gas tank had some very small pinholes that can be fixed but I put a repop in just so I don't have to mess with it when more pinholes show up in a year or less. Next my Son and Grandson will help me finish up the 327 we're still waiting on the GM#491 head's from the machine shop Irwin's Speed Shop here in Michigan. With this C-19 it makes it harder to get things done and sent to me but we're getting her done for the second time around👍 Gibb's videos are full of excellent information for the do-it yourselfer's. It be great to see Gibb's do another 63 C10 truck I miss getting Gibb's videos it was almost like Christmas when I opened up Gibb's videos😁... Stay safe Gibb's you also Matt R have some fun with those sweet Old Chevy 63 C10's... Keep in touch Brother's 👍...
Keep On Trucking Brother's 👍...
Hopefully soon I can start working on my 66 c10. Bought it last June and drove it around for a while and had to park it for winter and it’s been killing me that I can’t drive it
I've missed seeing your videos of lately and a sure bet I'm not alone. Hope all is well.
Everything’s cool man should have another video coming up in the next week, been busy at work
You are a master craftsman
Me gusta mucho su trabajo, mi más grande respeto.
Éxito , saludos desde México.
I still have that paintable fleetside bumper.
Maybe for your next project I could send you my 70 C20. Just wishful thinking.
Roll pan would look great
Awesome truck. No doubt.
Thanks
Hey I was thinking about doing the same thing you are. Would you mind telling me how much you paid for the truck?
That be cool to have a blue truck with your red truck for the shows.
Looks amazing. You going to put the fender emblems back on it?
Please show some problems you encountered so we can learn from your endeavors Thanks
Ok let's go I need a tee shirt
Nice Truck!!
Thanks man
where do you get your engines from and have you had any issues? I have a 1966 c20 im about ready to restore
Are you goin to do a video on installing the wood deck ?: im in the middle of doing my 61 bed and struggling with it . Thanks for all the videos !
I do have a video coming up with some work on the wood bed don’t know if it will help much. I do have a video of the wood I installed on my red pickup
@@Gibson63. Thanks for your help , i watched the red pickup video again and picked up a few clues
Man where did u get ur wiring harness at for ur trucks
Awesome :)))
I just found your channel and Your FINE 1963 Looks SO FINE and Sounds INE too. Do You have Magnaflow's on it? I'm building a 1973 Chevy c-60 at the moment. Also, do you really like that wiring kit? I'm looking at the Kwik Wiring system for my project.
Lookin Great Mr Gibson!!! I live in Houston,Texas and unfortunately dnt have anyone close to me that can help me with questions on my 1962 Chevy short bed, May I ask questions here on your channel? I started a channel but got camera shy after a few uploads . But I do have a very similar truck to yours it needs...everything, lol
That’s cool man
Hey man love your videos. I just recently purchased a 65 c-10 short wheel base stepside truck and was wondering can I change the bed to a fleetside bed. I just think the fleetside beds look a lot better than the stepsides. Any help would be appreciated.
A stepside/fleetside bed will swap out no problem. never done this before but I’ve seen guys who have
My usual comment.....pro job
Soon I'm going to be getting a 1962 or 63 chevy c10
Cool man
@@Gibson63. thanks
Sweet,,,👍🍺
Ok here we go
I can't remember if it was this truck or the red one, but you swapped out the old "mr gasket" header with Hedman. What PN/model did you use? I think it was a 350 block. I'm looking to shorten up my header so it doesn't sit below the frame rail.
She's gonna need: Plugs, points, bearing's, valves, rings, starter switch, ignition wires, water pump, fuel pump, oil pump, clutch, clutch bearing's, clutch plate, brake lining', brake shoes, brake drums, radiator hose and radiator hose couplings'...And I'd give 'er a good wash, too. Is she for sale?
Great job where are you buying all your patch panels for your fenders and rockers from
Classic parts
@@Gibson63. thank you
Any suggestions on tackling bed rails that have all those tiny bolt/nut combinations that are rusted beyond belief? Impact is useless because the top round part has nothing to grip onto.
I was wondering if you could do me a favor? I need to know the distance between frame rails at the very rear of truck. I failed to measure the distance and removed the rear crossmember that I thought was completely rusted through. When I removed it the frame sprung in. The distance between [. ] as measured from the inside would be good if you find the time one day and think of it. I have a 67 C10 short bed. I feel like a damn fool but I got in a hurry and we’ll now you know the story.
33-5/8 between the frame rail at the rear
Gibson63 thank you brother!
Seriously! Who's the dipchit that gave thumbs down on this vid? Get a life and go fix your chit instead of talking bad about other people's projects. Gibbs is not perfect but he is getting this done ,
🤘
I was watching one of your videos where you put a 8 cylinders on a truck that came with 6 cylinders I will like to know where you find the motor mount brackets to do that convertion
Got the mounts and brackets from a seller on eBay
@@Gibson63. thanks for the info I have a truck just like yours
Whats up? Its been a long time since youve posted a video. Is everything ok? Whats the next project?
I’ve got another video coming up soon on this truck, been busy at work
Have you ever had to trim a radiator support bushing in order to get fenders etc to line up? Getting ready to start mine soon and heard one guy saying he had to trim after market bushing(metal sleeve).
Yes had to make a few adjustments before on these bushings
Do you have any suggestions for a 4 core radiator that might fit? I’m putting a big block in a 67 c10.
I have always wondered, do you know what the original wood was that was used in these beds?
Not for sure but I was thinking a yellow pine
I think he's a pipe fitter by trade?
hope you can help me, I live in europe in The Netherlands and I've this 1954 chevy with a 1956 line 6 engine the engine is ok but the four speed gear sucks I would like to swap it for an automatic gearbox, can you please tell me what kind I can use to swap it without to much work or which one will fit?
Sorry can’t help you on this one hate to tell you the wrong thing
Black Steelies and 61 - 63 custom hubs caps please!
Did you happen to video the turn signal switch replacement? Not much out there on that subject. I am having an issue with my swtich assembly housing from moving.
The video is from a distance. So i am wondering if there is a locking plate or did the assembly have notches to keep it from moving around?
John Bergeron sorry didn’t video anything on this Assembly this part had screws holding it in place I believe it only went one way
@@Gibson63. OK, so behind the plastic turn assembly unit... did the Mast jacket have slots where the assembly housing was put in there and just turned to lock it in place?
John Bergeron yes it only went in one way it was a pretty Easy set up
Did you say you had the tailgate apart or opened up ? How did you do that mine sounds like it has sand inside
Never had this tailgate apart just done a little bodywork on the front
werd u go. that it?
Got a new video coming up in a couple days
@@Gibson63. ite ite ite