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11-26-2007, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Winters Ca. 95694
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New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Just got back from a long day of towing. Started out doing 85 miles round trip to pick up a customers project then another 150 miles to get this. It is a 63 SWB GMC that I got from an instructor that I saw this week. It was his sons truck since he was 16 now 33 but due to some family things it had to go. I was asked if Inew anyone and it so happens that I did, ME
 Picked it up for $1500 and it is in very good shape with minimal rust in the door bottoms and kicks, nothing I havent done before. The full fate of this truck is not yet known but the plus side is my wife loves this body style and she already has a finished look for the truck. So being a smart man I guess I do know its fate What is unknown as of now is exactly what suspension of Nates it will run but it will be low and fast. Thinking about a 6.0L that might get a few hair dryers added to it. Auto for sure with 20's and 22's. Here is the wifes finished ideas and if is mine as well. Gee that worked out well. I towed it with my 1/2 ton porject Low Buck and it did great. I did 235 miles today and got 12.6MPG. Thanks for looking, Kevin LFD Inc. |
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11-26-2007, 08:11 PM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
This will not get started on for a few months but it is here and will start collecting parts for her!
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11-26-2007, 08:12 PM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
awesome, looks like a nice score
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11-27-2007, 03:49 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Sweet Score Dude
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11-27-2007, 08:05 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Great score. you stole it. I'd say you got a bunch of "thumbs-up" going down the road with that tow-rig.
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11-27-2007, 08:39 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
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11-27-2007, 08:53 AM
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Hollister, CA.
 
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
What's up man...John here. You definately got a killer deal on that truck.
I'm sure it will be bad-a$$ !!!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster  Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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11-26-2007, 09:27 PM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Nice - congrats on the find!
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11-27-2007, 12:59 AM
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chevy only
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
1,500 and it runs and drives,and its a gmc,in the words of napoleon dynamite ... lucky
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11-27-2007, 01:36 AM
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Commander Taco Bello
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
nice score man.
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11-27-2007, 09:53 AM
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Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Nice score!! Truck looks like its in good shape!!
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11-27-2007, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Well I finished putting the 71 together as a roller with motor and trans so I spent a little bit of time on the 63 so I can get it out of the weather. I will not be starting on this untill I finish up "project Trazer" that just came back from media blasting yesterday. The epoxy is still a bit soft so another day or so and it should be ready to start jambing on it. It is a very cool project for a customer you all will need to check out over in the 69-72 blazer section. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241695
Ok so back to the 63, I pulled the bed to better fit into my storage side of my shop along with alot of larger tools, benders and cutters I have. I was pleased to not find any rust or damage hiding behind the bed. I did find one thing that I am not sure about, the rear end! I think it might be a Dana 60 but I am not sure, maybe you all can help with the ID. Here are a few pics of castings I found. It looks like it was a bolt in but I am not sure. The WMS to WMS is 62 1/4" what are these trucks stock? If it is a 60 I think I will keep it and just get 5lug axels and disks. This way it will hold up to what ever I throw at it. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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11-27-2007, 06:22 PM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
And a few more
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11-27-2007, 09:51 PM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
kevin , man just saw the link on your build, man you are very talented nice work
and nice hair cut too
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11-27-2007, 10:59 PM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
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Also I never introduced my self so here it is. Hellow to all I am Kevin From Winters Ca. and I have an addiction  And no I don't want help or an intervention. I haave been playing and fabricating for almost 21yrs now. Started when I was about 14 with VW bugs and then Sand rails ( I was buildig the chassies) 4x4's, street rods and trucks. I now have a 1200sq ft shop at my house and work out of it part time building Vehicals for other people and little time building my own stuff. My curent personal projects right now are,71 SWB Body dropped, bagged.... "project slow build" for sale 70 SWB (was a long bed) "LFD's low buck truck build" 70 2WD Blazer 51 Ford F1 pu 71 Ford Bronco (all original with 56K rust free) for sale 2005 tube chassie rock crawler 67SS 396 Chevelle 31K original miles 63SWB GMC. Also here are a few of the builds I have done on this site. If you are really board check them out! 68 step side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 68 4 door crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188993 67 extended cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=169452 70 LWB to SWB (Low buck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158 71 SWB (Slow Build)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ect+slow+build Also if you do a search Ihave done alot of How-To threads from C-notch's to forward tild hoods and a few more. I hope you enjoy the reading and I look forward to a new body style to play with and share in my adventures! Kevin LFD Inc. |
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11-27-2007, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
kevin just got done talking to nate about you.did nate cut the logo out for you on the plasma cam?I remember when i was at the shop he told about you and the nice work you do. I guess never put two and two together,I get stuck in this 60-66 and the suspension and at home, I forget ther some many others,but i am checking on the blazer spot now. I got on the 47 something site but those are some different dudes there
 so on the sixty if i can help let me know, and again nice work dino
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11-27-2007, 11:39 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
Sweet score! Can't wait to see the end result!
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11-28-2007, 01:53 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
I'll tell you what you can do to help the 60-66 crew out. I was working on this but everyone knows my 61 is on the back burner...
60-63 one-piece windows! The windows have to tilt back as they roll down to clear the A-Pillar. Don't let us down man. Take those vent windows out and take a look at how clean it will be  I have some ideas if you think you want to go for it.
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11-28-2007, 02:05 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
...and don't worry about what I said before about the GMC hoods. It's only a minor difference (more than just signal shape). You'll see it when you park next to a Chevy. Some prefer it. Those GMC grilles definitely kick A$$ too.
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11-28-2007, 06:26 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
This is very workable! It will clear at full drop from my extensive research
Go ahead and send me over your thoughts (PM'd) on this and we can see what comes up. Their has to be a kit for this right or? I am also thinking a drip rail shave How-To or DVD Gee I have no idea why I don't sleep 3:31amAny help on my rear end? Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 11-28-2007 at 06:28 AM. |
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11-28-2007, 06:35 AM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
I'm here too man....I am a no sleeper too...I do my best thinking when I am in bed staring into the darkness !!!
I have been on for a while....since 1:30..... Working on a new diff cover/combo watts link center mount for my customers 14-bolt in his '67..... Should come out pretty nice. One-Piecers would be nice... How about a regulator system design out of an Acura....the rear windows??
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 11-28-2007 at 06:37 AM. |
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11-28-2007, 11:04 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
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11-28-2007, 11:13 AM
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Hollister, CA.
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
I just thought mabey if you needed more space, the window would start it's downward travel, then tilt forwards into the open space of the door.
But, if there's room, then it's much easier. My truck is at my shop, and I'm at home, so I can't visualize. Once you do it...many will follow !!! Later...
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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12-03-2007, 01:28 AM
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Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC!
So were to start? I am trying to decide were to start this project. Should I start with the frame or the body? The frame would be nice because then as the body gets done I can bolt it on and be done with that step. But the body will be cheap to do (doing it al my self and patch panels are cheap) and my frame/drivetrain will be anything but cheap. When I pull the cab off I will be making a Tip & Flip for the 60-66's so I will have a safe place for the cab and the bed is already on a dolly. So I could due the body and keep it out of the way but that new paint would still be sitting around for some time before the frame is done. What have you guys found to be the best way for you and why? I hope to have about 7K to start this build off with by next week and want to start spending it on parts for one of the two steps I have mentioned.
Thanks for the input. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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