4D'S "63" GMC Build
 

Well here I go, I finally got the shop cleaned up enough to get the beast inside, with the help of shortycox of this forum and his thread on the shifter problems. And now that horse season is over I have a little time to work on her. This may be one of the longest builds ever. it's the first time Ive tackled one by myself. I will post pics as I go and if it starts to be too many just let this old man know and I'll cut back. My oldest told me to take a lot of pictures.


Heres the walk around.

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Nice rig! It looks like a really straight truck to start with....Which V-6 does it have and are you planning on keeping it in there??

-Cort

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The body is real straight, I guess I lucked out there. It has the 305E V6 in it and I am going to try to keep as much of the original parts on her as I can.

Does anyone know if the "63" came with that radiator catch can in the 3rd picture? I have not seen it in any other photos on here.

Thanks, David

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That looks like a good one to start your project. Can't wait to see your progress.

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looks like a nice one to start with.
try www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of technical info on the V6

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I think that catch can is aftermarket.

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Thanks, I want to clean it up in the engine compartment and try to get it back to orignal as best I can.


Thanks, Jonz
Your right about alot of info on that site. It will come in handy later.

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Oh ya, welcome to the V6 club! I've got a 305E as well. It's such a great motor. Very strong

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What type of exhaust system are you running?
I've been told duals sound real good on a 305.

Oh and thanks for the welcome...

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The PO put on duals with some glass pack... the system is only about 1.5 in diameter. Small but its sounds really good for a 43 yr sixer

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Thanks, I was thinking of going that route, just that the PO just installed a stock system from the manifolds all the way back. hate to scrap it but oh well, the girls like that thumping sound of the duals.

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Started last night looking for cancer in the normal spots and found some:no:. will start repairing it this weekend once the engine compartment is back together. Here are the worst spots so far. :b69:

David,

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dang man that floor is a killer.

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I told my youngest it was for empty beer cans and tobacco spitting.

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1 corner out of 4
not bad .
how's the cab support?
T
BTW,looks like a great start

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Looks to be okay. I'm still trying to get the engine compartment back together.

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cool. keep us posted

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Thanks,
I had really no idea how freaking massive the 305 V6 was.
really easy to get around. Thought I would go different on the valve covers. what do you guys think about the white? starting to get things back together.:clap:

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I dig the white valve covers man. Different is good...maybe a white air cleaner too? Might be hard to keep clean though. I like the tires and wheels on there. Are those nylons?

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You know I really have no idea, never looked to see. Just saw that they had good tread and were holding air. will check tonight. I would like to have something wider in the back.

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ouch yeah that floor is a good one for a rust spot! Painted engine looks good man!!

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Yabba Dabba Doo!

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That would make a good Nike or Reebok commercial.

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What you guys think about these rims..kinda like old school meets new school.. anyone know if it's the same 6 lug pattern??..:fb:

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http://www.6066gmcguy.org/engines/Plaid-1.jpg

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/GMCplaid.htm

These rule! :metal:

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Thanks, Rogue

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Sweet man....I like the engine compartment. Looks like you cleaned it up NICE !!;)

White covers are cool !!

Do you have it up and running yet ?

Later

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the wheels are the same six lig but i believe the center holes are not large enough?? if i recall right!

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Thanks, K5 for the info.


Thanks to you too Cheif,
No we are not runng yet. going through everything under the hood. It's really hard to find parts for the 305 V6 engine. so it's taken alittle longer, but don't want to rush it either.

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Got the radiator back last night. The shop said it was the original radiator (Harrison). I thought it was toast, but he hooked me up. :bann:

And we are finally done with hay...:clap::clap: more time for the truck now.

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I had a little time while I wait on my radiator hoses to come in, I decided to try my luck at some body work. This truck must have had 10 sets of mirrors in its life time.:lol: I started the process of trying to do something about it. I think I did okay...HOLES everywhere.
David

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Front area looks good behind the grill.

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Wow that is a lot of holes for mirrors.

When I picked my 65 up it had the huge mirror on the drivers side and the little side mirror. I think back in those days people where either mirror happy or really used their trucks for campers, farm work and play.

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Keep after it , rome wasnt billed in a day

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It's either mirror holes or 22 cal. holes from running moonshine..:haha:

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I need you to tell my yougest one that, she is so ready to ride.

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Made some progress last night on getting the engine compartment finished. I took "Corts60" suggestion on the breather and worked with it. I think it turned out fine, very clean look. Thanks for the suggestion Cort. here are some pictures.

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Looks super!!!

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Thanks, Scot

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How about you shoot those exhaust manifolds with some hi-heat cast iron paint ? Although, You probably don't want to mess with the bolts...that could open a can of worms...