1963 GMC 1000 Pro Mod Pro Touring Truck – Fully Custom, High-Performance Build
Highlights:
BACKGROUND
This `63 Pro Touring GMC truck is a fully custom build, crafted from the ground up by Karl Performance Shop, with an emphasis on both performance and quality. Every detail has been meticulously selected and installed to ensure superior build quality and an exceptional driving experience. It’s a well-balanced road build that seamlessly blends strong performance with modern style, all within a classy chassis—making it a standout on the road without being over the top.
POWERTRAIN
From the moment you hit the throttle, the sound and raw power of the LS V8 are impossible to ignore. This truck is equipped with a Crate LS1 cam kit, featuring heavy-duty valve springs, LS7 lifters, retainers, push rods, MLS head gaskets, and a BTR cam to provide the perfect balance of power and torque. The mid-rise polished Holley intake, paired with a 92mm billet throttle body, delivers a smooth and immediate engine response—there’s no mistaking that this truck means business.
The engine’s power is efficiently harnessed by a 4L60E automatic transmission with overdrive, ensuring smooth, responsive shifts at any range, RPM, or velocity.
SUSPENSION & CONTROLS
The foundation of this GMC’s performance is the Art Morrison chassis – custom-designed to handle the aggressive stance and increased performance demands of this Pro Mod build. The rack and pinion power steering ensures precision and quite easy handling, while the Wilwood 6-piston disc brakes with drilled rotors provide firm stopping power, making sure you’ve got total control at high speeds.Suspension-wise, this truck was built to take on any road or track, boasting a setup that allows for both aggressive and a smooth ride when you want it.
AESTHETICS & DETAILS
Viper Red is more than just a color—it’s a bold statement. Every angle of this GMC truck shines with a flawless finish, free of any serious imperfections. Custom Raceline Forged wheels (20×10 front, 22×12 rear) enhance the truck’s aggressive stance, while Nitto tires ensure a firm grip on the road, delivering maximum stability at high speeds.
Attention to detail is everywhere, from the billet hood hinges with gas struts to the polished billet coil covers, showing that this build was created by a true enthusiast, for true enthusiasts. Even the billet cable brackets and MSD wires have been carefully chosen to add both style and performance, keeping the engine bay clean and sleek.
INTERIOR
Step inside, and you’ll be greeted by a high-quality tan leather interior, beautifully complemented by retro touches. Dakota Digital’s custom instrument cluster brings modern technology and information to the forefront, all while honoring the truck’s classic roots with its elegant design. The interior also boasts a number of small, cool details, with essential features like air conditioning ensuring comfort. This makes it fully capable of being driven every day, proving that a Pro Mod truck doesn’t have to sacrifice comfort to deliver performance.
SERVICING
With over $37,114 in recent service and upgrades, this GMC Pro Touring truck is not just a showpiece—it’s built for driving and true enjoyment. The truck’s condition speaks for itself, with only 125 miles on the clock.
SOLD