1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DRTYRAT30 · 06-04-2010, 06:34 PM

Well I have started a Build thread for my truck that i just picked up from a guy in my town for 3k with some extras. My plans are to tear it down and install a Porterbuilt Dropmember with PB Arms and a Full rear Trailing Arm Dropmember in the back. I have ordered all my parts from Nathan and should be getting them in a few weeks. I will be running a classic steel smoothie rim with bullet caps and white walls. The 350 engine will get rebuilt and warmed up a little. And i will have the TH400 freshend up also. I have included some pictures of inspiration trucks also. I'm sure i will have a few questions for Nate and some of you Dropmembered Guys.

Thanks and enjoy,

*****Inspirational Truck*****

DRTYRAT30 · 06-04-2010, 07:20 PM

Here are some pictures of my old builds so you get a sense of my style.

First a 1930 Ford model A i found a frame and body shell from a local farmer.

DRTYRAT30 · 06-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Then my 1954 Chevy Bel-Air that i got real cheep from a guy that wrecked it into a guard rail.

Robertw · 06-04-2010, 08:43 PM

i love that 54

**DPowers** · 06-04-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertw

i love that 54

X2

Sharp, Sharp

mglumpkin · 07-01-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertw

i love that 54

Oh My Gosh, Our styles are very much the same Jesse, your 54 is almost the same as I envisioned my 64, just different color on the top. Wow, we definately need to hookup soon Bro!

-Mike

DRTYRAT30 · 07-29-2011, 03:04 PM

Well thought i would do an update on my truck, its been awhile. I had my 94' chevy bench recovered and painted the inside of the cab in a satin dino green and a satin white steering column. i also installed air ride gauges in my new 4 gauge finned panel. hope you like the pics i still have a ways to go.

63sbssbbw · 06-05-2010, 07:20 AM

Heck!, I love all 3
T

DRTYRAT30 · 06-06-2010, 01:25 AM

Started the tear down process, getting ready for my Dropmembers

p_rubottom · 06-08-2010, 04:58 PM

Looking good so far man. I wish i had some Cali RUST FREE trucks to build around here!! keep up the good work

**Clyde65** · 06-08-2010, 05:55 PM

what did you have lowering it before the drop members your putting in?

DRTYRAT30 · 06-08-2010, 08:04 PM

The guy i bought it from just cut down the springs, not a good ride in the front on bottomed out shocks.

scum1 · 11-24-2010, 09:41 PM

man what size tires are those..i really like the look of em. btw this build is a whole 'nuther level of awesome.

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Started the tear down process, getting ready for my Dropmembers

DRTYRAT30 · 11-25-2010, 12:01 AM

Well i got the engine done, all the hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Made a bracket to mount my air tank and started on the wiring for the air ride ect... Got the driveline in and made my carrier bearing shim to make the angles right. So its getting close to be on the road soon then on to the body & paint.

c10Mang · 11-29-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Well i got the engine done, all the hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Made a bracket to mount my air tank and started on the wiring for the air ride ect... Got the driveline in and made my carrier bearing shim to make the angles right. So its getting close to be on the road soon then on to the body & paint.

Just a lil fyi, those carrier bearings are jank.. I broke two of them.. Maybe yours will work better??

I got the billet one here: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=80

it's nice:]

ratty 46 · 06-08-2010, 10:52 PM

Looks like you have the skill set to make this as good as the previous builds ....

I'm watching ....

Ratty 46

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-08-2010, 11:26 PM

Sweet projects, and nice score on that truck at 3k! That sounds like a killer deal!

likaroc13 · 06-09-2010, 02:39 PM

sweet collection you have there, & i'm diggin' your tastes....looks like a great truck to start with, & i look forward to your progress

Alan's Classic · 06-09-2010, 08:17 PM

and welcome aboard. Very nice rides you have there. I'm tuning in for this one.

**LEEVON** · 06-09-2010, 08:27 PM

Nice deal on a clean truck. I love the '30 and the '54 is just TITS! Have I seen it over on The HAMB?

62 Bowtie · 06-09-2010, 08:30 PM

cool progress nice rides painting in the garage is fun

DRTYRAT30 · 06-10-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie

cool progress nice rides painting in the garage is fun

I had orange flake 3 house's down, the stuff was all over

The 54' and 30' have both been sold. I had the 30' on the cover of old school rodz a few years back, i'll look for the pic.

ratty 46 · 06-11-2010, 10:30 PM

Great progress.

Ratty 46

62 Bowtie · 06-11-2010, 11:53 PM

Dude its hard to believe you did all that in that clean garage. Im the same way tho sometimes I follow up with my shop vac. You gonna run WW's or go with the double duces

DRTYRAT30 · 06-13-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie

Dude its hard to believe you did all that in that clean garage. Im the same way tho sometimes I follow up with my shop vac. You gonna run WW's or go with the double duces

I am more of a steel wheel smoothie and WW's like the ones on my old 54' but maybe some bullet caps this time.

06-04-2010, 06:34 PM	#1
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Well I have started a Build thread for my truck that i just picked up from a guy in my town for 3k with some extras. My plans are to tear it down and install a Porterbuilt Dropmember with PB Arms and a Full rear Trailing Arm Dropmember in the back. I have ordered all my parts from Nathan and should be getting them in a few weeks. I will be running a classic steel smoothie rim with bullet caps and white walls. The 350 engine will get rebuilt and warmed up a little. And i will have the TH400 freshend up also. I have included some pictures of inspiration trucks also. I'm sure i will have a few questions for Nate and some of you Dropmembered Guys. Thanks and enjoy, ***Inspirational Truck***

06-04-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Here are some pictures of my old builds so you get a sense of my style. First a 1930 Ford model A i found a frame and body shell from a local farmer.

06-04-2010, 07:23 PM	#3
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Then my 1954 Chevy Bel-Air that i got real cheep from a guy that wrecked it into a guard rail.

06-04-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build i love that 54

07-29-2011, 03:04 PM	#7
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Well thought i would do an update on my truck, its been awhile. I had my 94' chevy bench recovered and painted the inside of the cab in a satin dino green and a satin white steering column. i also installed air ride gauges in my new 4 gauge finned panel. hope you like the pics i still have a ways to go.

06-05-2010, 07:20 AM	#8
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Heck!, I love all 3 T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

06-06-2010, 01:25 AM	#9
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Started the tear down process, getting ready for my Dropmembers

06-08-2010, 04:58 PM	#10
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Looking good so far man. I wish i had some Cali RUST FREE trucks to build around here!! keep up the good work

06-08-2010, 05:55 PM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build what did you have lowering it before the drop members your putting in? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-08-2010, 08:04 PM	#12
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build The guy i bought it from just cut down the springs, not a good ride in the front on bottomed out shocks.

11-25-2010, 12:01 AM	#14
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Well i got the engine done, all the hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Made a bracket to mount my air tank and started on the wiring for the air ride ect... Got the driveline in and made my carrier bearing shim to make the angles right. So its getting close to be on the road soon then on to the body & paint.

06-08-2010, 10:52 PM	#16
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Looks like you have the skill set to make this as good as the previous builds .... I'm watching .... Ratty 46

06-08-2010, 11:26 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Sweet projects, and nice score on that truck at 3k! That sounds like a killer deal! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-09-2010, 02:39 PM	#18
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build sweet collection you have there, & i'm diggin' your tastes....looks like a great truck to start with, & i look forward to your progress

06-09-2010, 08:17 PM	#19
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build and welcome aboard. Very nice rides you have there. I'm tuning in for this one. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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06-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#20
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Nice deal on a clean truck. I love the '30 and the '54 is just TITS! Have I seen it over on The HAMB? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

06-09-2010, 08:30 PM	#21
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build cool progress nice rides painting in the garage is fun

06-11-2010, 10:30 PM	#23
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Great progress. Ratty 46

06-11-2010, 11:53 PM	#24
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Dude its hard to believe you did all that in that clean garage. Im the same way tho sometimes I follow up with my shop vac. You gonna run WW's or go with the double duces

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