Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**grumpy** · 03-09-2013, 07:05 PM

Sold the bagged 61 apache I had. Planned to by a 51 chevy but it sold first, then went to look at a 63 suburban, and while thinking it over, it sold.....
So, with my mind swirling and knowing whatever I get, has to be done and ready to drive 3.5hrs in 8wks to the Billetproof/Detroit Dragway Reunion at Milan Raceway in Mi on May 11th..
So I ended up buying a 63 short fleet BBW
65 327
Saginaw 4spd out of same car as motor

I'm swapping in one of my spare 5lug 3.08 posi rearends. So that along with a car 4spd should make it a highway flyer.

Plan for now is static drop. Brakes. Minor cosmetic makeover.

We'll see how this plays out. May 11th isn't far away...lol
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hopped up · 03-09-2013, 08:01 PM

327 and 4 speed is gonna be lots of fun. Nice truck
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dougf · 03-09-2013, 08:44 PM

Very nice truck. I like it a lot as it is. Its going to look awesome with a static drop and some cosmetic upgrades like you planned. What are your plans for the wheels?

gimmy 64 · 03-09-2013, 09:10 PM

sooooooo how long are you going to keep this one??????

Bazooka · 03-09-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

sooooooo how long are you going to keep this one??????

i was going to ask the same thing...

**grumpy** · 03-09-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dougf

Very nice truck. I like it a lot as it is. Its going to look awesome with a static drop and some cosmetic upgrades like you planned. What are your plans for the wheels?

Likely same as always. 15x6 and 15x8 steelies with old dog dish caps.
I just bought a set of tri-5 caps and old finned vette covers off CL, so probly use them.
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**grumpy** · 03-09-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

sooooooo how long are you going to keep this one??????

I sorta view it as I'm operating a C10 rescue..lol
Just on a much cheaper scale than Del, Dino etc...

This truck has been sitting in a garage covered in dirt for 6yrs. And if I wouldn't have found it, likely woulda stayed there many more.
So I'll breathe life back into it and by chance, someone wants it more than me, well, it could be bought...

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**ChiefRocka** · 03-10-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **grumpy**

I sorta view it as I'm operating a C10 rescue..lol
Just on a much cheaper scale than Del, Dino etc...

This truck has been sitting in a garage covered in dirt for 6yrs. And if I wouldn't have found it, likely woulda stayed there many more.
So I'll breathe life back into it and by chance, someone wants it more than me, well, it could be bought...

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Sweet man, Im sure this one will be bad a$$ too !

Malibob · 03-10-2013, 03:59 PM

looks like you are off to a good start. please tell me you are going with a different color than red- red is horrible- LOL. cant wait to see it.

gimmy 64 · 03-10-2013, 07:50 PM

i know you will build a cool truck even if you don't keep it. you always do!!!!!

**grumpy** · 03-11-2013, 11:49 PM

Thanks guys.

Its already in garage all tore apart.

I was going to color change it, but may not now.

Its very solid underneath, very solid inner fenders/under hood etc.

But has had its share of dings, scrapes and battle scars as if its been used for years as a support vehicle at a race track...

So we'll see

likaroc13 · 03-12-2013, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **grumpy**

I sorta view it as I'm operating a C10 rescue..lol
Just on a much cheaper scale than Del, Dino etc...

This truck has been sitting in a garage covered in dirt for 6yrs. And if I wouldn't have found it, likely woulda stayed there many more.
So I'll breathe life back into it and by chance, someone wants it more than me, well, it could be bought...

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so funny, because this is pretty much exactly how I think of you

...congrats on the new find, & I know it'll be cool when you put your touches on it...I just don't see how you guys don't get attached to these things, but I guess money talks!

darkhorse970 · 03-12-2013, 05:45 AM

I like it! I say keep the red...

C-10cutty · 03-12-2013, 07:51 AM

Nice short bed.

mano · 03-12-2013, 02:40 PM

I have a feeling its going to end light blue & white. LOL

PAPA KENT · 03-12-2013, 03:46 PM

your truck looks race ready just the way it is.should be a fun ride.

03-09-2013, 07:05 PM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw Sold the bagged 61 apache I had. Planned to by a 51 chevy but it sold first, then went to look at a 63 suburban, and while thinking it over, it sold..... So, with my mind swirling and knowing whatever I get, has to be done and ready to drive 3.5hrs in 8wks to the Billetproof/Detroit Dragway Reunion at Milan Raceway in Mi on May 11th.. So I ended up buying a 63 short fleet BBW 65 327 Saginaw 4spd out of same car as motor I'm swapping in one of my spare 5lug 3.08 posi rearends. So that along with a car 4spd should make it a highway flyer. Plan for now is static drop. Brakes. Minor cosmetic makeover. We'll see how this plays out. May 11th isn't far away...lol Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-09-2013, 08:01 PM	#2
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw 327 and 4 speed is gonna be lots of fun. Nice truck Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw Very nice truck. I like it a lot as it is. Its going to look awesome with a static drop and some cosmetic upgrades like you planned. What are your plans for the wheels?

03-09-2013, 09:10 PM	#4
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw sooooooo how long are you going to keep this one??????

03-10-2013, 03:59 PM	#9
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw looks like you are off to a good start. please tell me you are going with a different color than red- red is horrible- LOL. cant wait to see it. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

03-10-2013, 07:50 PM	#10
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw i know you will build a cool truck even if you don't keep it. you always do!!!!!

03-11-2013, 11:49 PM	#11
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw Thanks guys. Its already in garage all tore apart. I was going to color change it, but may not now. Its very solid underneath, very solid inner fenders/under hood etc. But has had its share of dings, scrapes and battle scars as if its been used for years as a support vehicle at a race track... So we'll see __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-12-2013, 05:45 AM	#13
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw I like it! I say keep the red... __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

03-12-2013, 07:51 AM	#14
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw Nice short bed.

03-12-2013, 02:40 PM	#15
mano Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 198	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw I have a feeling its going to end light blue & white. LOL

03-12-2013, 03:46 PM	#16
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: Out with the bagged 61 In with the 63 bbw your truck looks race ready just the way it is.should be a fun ride.



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