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09-16-2008, 09:04 AM
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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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David, Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 09-16-2008 at 10:53 AM. |
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09-16-2008, 10:56 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-16-2008, 11:10 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-16-2008, 12:12 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
That looks like a good one to start your project. Can't wait to see your progress.
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09-16-2008, 01:00 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
looks like a nice one to start with.
try www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of technical info on the V6 |
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09-16-2008, 01:35 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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Thanks, Jonz Your right about alot of info on that site. It will come in handy later.
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09-16-2008, 01:19 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
I think that catch can is aftermarket.
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09-16-2008, 02:32 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-16-2008, 02:42 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-16-2008, 03:08 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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09-17-2008, 10:00 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-17-2008, 10:24 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
Started last night looking for cancer in the normal spots and found some
 . will start repairing it this weekend once the engine compartment is back together. Here are the worst spots so far.  David,
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09-17-2008, 03:05 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
dang man that floor is a killer.
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09-17-2008, 03:07 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
I told my youngest it was for empty beer cans and tobacco spitting.
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09-18-2008, 05:28 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
1 corner out of 4
not bad . how's the cab support? T BTW,looks like a great start
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09-18-2008, 07:03 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
Looks to be okay. I'm still trying to get the engine compartment back together.
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09-18-2008, 10:34 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
cool. keep us posted
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09-18-2008, 11:06 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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. 
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09-18-2008, 12:01 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-19-2008, 09:51 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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09-20-2008, 10:51 AM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-20-2008, 02:19 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-18-2008, 12:10 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
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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09-18-2008, 05:41 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
ouch yeah that floor is a good one for a rust spot! Painted engine looks good man!!
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09-18-2008, 09:03 PM
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Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build
Yabba Dabba Doo!
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