My first truck was a 1963 C10. I drove that thing all over the western United States. I traveled the interstates at 65 - 70 mph for hours with no problems.
It had the single system, 4 wheel drum brakes and the factory 283, powerglide, and 3.73:1 gears.
I never thought twice about taking anywhere I wanted to go. Of course, I realize now that if it had a few upgrades, it might have been nicer, but that's hindsight talking. I'm currently working on a 1962 C10 and the only "upgrade" I have done to it is to put in a 1967 327 and a Vintage Aire A/C unit in it. The rest of it will be stock, or factory optional equipment. I'm keeping the SM420 4speed, the 3.90:1 gears, and the 4 wheel drums.
I still think that it will go anywhere I want it to, it will just take a little longer to get there than my 2006 Dodge will. But I'm ok with that.
Last edited by 62Stick; 12/07/2012 3:57 AM.
