My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 03:55 PM

So since I'm done (for now) with my 63 Stepper "EZ Eight" and my 70 C10 is now a citizen of Australia

I decided to pull my 63 SWB BBW project out (aka Frank) and finish him up...

Here's Frank sitting next to EZ Eight and starting to get piled in...

And here's my former 70 C10 that now resides in Australia

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 03:56 PM

So got Frank out and have another project to keep EZ Eight company lol...

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 04:11 PM

So now that Frank is in a place where I can work on him, I dusted him off and checked out where I left off and what's next on the list. I also installed some freshly powder coated stockers and new rubber.

I had already finished most the front suspension and my next steps should be rear suspension then the 283/Powerglide drive train.

Bomp · 12-15-2015, 05:20 PM

Looks good, I'll follow along.

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Looks good, I'll follow along.

Thanks.. I been watching both your builds but "C10 Dually with a lilttle C60 flavor tossed in" is my FAVORITE!!!

TJ's Chevy · 12-16-2015, 02:20 PM

In for the build. Frank is a good looking truck!

Grizz1963 · 12-16-2015, 02:46 PM

I do like the EZ-Eight truck.

If it and the Australian are anything to go by..... Frank will Frankly be terrific.

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 07:42 PM

OK some updates...

Got my CPP notches in (you can see the template I made on the floor in the background:

Shipping was free and super-fast (1-day), fitment was spot on, and the only hard part of the job I could say was getting out (fighting lol) the factory rivets

NevEno · 01-07-2016, 12:48 AM

Nice!!

**clemdaddy** · 01-07-2016, 08:49 AM

subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.

NVS-C10 · 01-07-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.

Thanks!!

NVS-C10 · 01-07-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NevEno

Nice!!

Thanks!!

Been checking out your 64 build for a while.. love your wheels/tire/hubcap setup and the C10 tailgate you did that ended up on your daughters bed.. gonna have to do something like that for my daughter when she's bigger

NevEno · 01-07-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NVS-C10

Thanks!!

Been checking out your 64 build for a while.. love your wheels/tire/hubcap setup and the C10 tailgate you did that ended up on your daughters bed.. gonna have to do something like that for my daughter when she's bigger

Thanks!! Do it they are only young once!!

NVS-C10 · 01-07-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NevEno

Thanks!! Do it they are only young once!!

Trust me I know and I'm starting her out as young as I can.. she works on EZ Eight while I'm working on Frank lol

NVS-C10 · 02-08-2016, 03:04 PM

Been a few weeks since I updated but still been working on Frank..

Got 2/3's of the bed done.. will finish back half after I get my tank and compressor mounted (its going under that part of the bed).

SuperCtruck · 02-26-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NVS-C10

Trust me I know and I'm starting her out as young as I can.. she works on EZ Eight while I'm working on Frank lol

Too Cool!!! Btw Awesome project man

NVS-C10 · 02-16-2016, 05:18 PM

Had a productive weekend... #1 the most important.. got the cab mounted

Here's some pics once it was first on.. we still had to adjust the cab on the frame left to right/front to back before finally tightening all the body mounts but couldn't wait to take a picture!

NVS-C10 · 02-16-2016, 05:41 PM

Then proceeded to put the gas tank back in and bench seat (not pictured) then new reproduction rubber mat so it can sit out to fit better...

NVS-C10 · 02-16-2016, 05:43 PM

Next weekend on to wiring, e-brake, speedo-cable, sound deadening and insulating the cab floor, etc.. the following weekend core support and front sheet metal.. and week of the 29th new exhaust then start Frank up!!!

Also pretty sure I'm going to be ordering CPP 6-lug front disc setup with drop spindles...

NevEno · 02-17-2016, 12:24 AM

Still looking good. You keeping the stock wheels?

NVS-C10 · 02-17-2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NevEno

Still looking good. You keeping the stock wheels?

For now.. they're stock 15x6's that I powder coated. They're off 73-87 so they'll clear disc brakes and I have the full set of 64/65 stainless caps. Once I get the disc brake kit on I'm gonna see if the track width difference is noticeable and if so some 15x8 steelies out back.

However I've been debating on some mob steels, transport wheels, or centerline smoothies.

NVS-C10 · 02-17-2016, 01:35 AM

And trust me I played with all these wheel/cap choices already.. and a few others lol

NVS-C10 · 02-22-2016, 02:57 PM

So didn't get as much as I hoped done on Frank this weekend but isn't that the truth for most of us lol.

I got the Cab all lined up and I'm happy with the fit. I also got the gas tank permanently installed with filler neck and hardware.

NVS-C10 · 02-22-2016, 02:58 PM

I also started on the electrical, installed my reverse lights, and began finishing the back section of the wood bed floor.

TJ's Chevy · 02-22-2016, 03:19 PM

Man that looks nice!

12-15-2015, 03:56 PM	#2
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So got Frank out and have another project to keep EZ Eight company lol...

12-15-2015, 04:11 PM	#3
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So now that Frank is in a place where I can work on him, I dusted him off and checked out where I left off and what's next on the list. I also installed some freshly powder coated stockers and new rubber. I had already finished most the front suspension and my next steps should be rear suspension then the 283/Powerglide drive train. Last edited by NVS-C10; 12-15-2015 at 09:17 PM.

12-15-2015, 05:20 PM	#4
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Looks good, I'll follow along.

12-16-2015, 02:20 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank In for the build. Frank is a good looking truck! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-16-2015, 02:46 PM	#7
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,577	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank I do like the EZ-Eight truck. If it and the Australian are anything to go by..... Frank will Frankly be terrific. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-15-2015, 03:55 PM	#1
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So since I'm done (for now) with my 63 Stepper "EZ Eight" and my 70 C10 is now a citizen of Australia I decided to pull my 63 SWB BBW project out (aka Frank) and finish him up... Here's Frank sitting next to EZ Eight and starting to get piled in... And here's my former 70 C10 that now resides in Australia Last edited by NVS-C10; 12-15-2015 at 04:03 PM.

12-21-2015, 07:42 PM	#8
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank OK some updates... Got my CPP notches in (you can see the template I made on the floor in the background: Shipping was free and super-fast (1-day), fitment was spot on, and the only hard part of the job I could say was getting out (fighting lol) the factory rivets

01-07-2016, 12:48 AM	#9
NevEno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: oklahoma Posts: 357	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Nice!! __________________ You can find me on Instagram @neveno_cten

01-07-2016, 08:49 AM	#10
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.

02-08-2016, 03:04 PM	#15
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Been a few weeks since I updated but still been working on Frank.. Got 2/3's of the bed done.. will finish back half after I get my tank and compressor mounted (its going under that part of the bed). Last edited by NVS-C10; 02-08-2016 at 03:13 PM.

02-16-2016, 05:18 PM	#17
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Had a productive weekend... #1 the most important.. got the cab mounted Here's some pics once it was first on.. we still had to adjust the cab on the frame left to right/front to back before finally tightening all the body mounts but couldn't wait to take a picture!

02-16-2016, 05:41 PM	#18
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Then proceeded to put the gas tank back in and bench seat (not pictured) then new reproduction rubber mat so it can sit out to fit better...

02-16-2016, 05:43 PM	#19
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Next weekend on to wiring, e-brake, speedo-cable, sound deadening and insulating the cab floor, etc.. the following weekend core support and front sheet metal.. and week of the 29th new exhaust then start Frank up!!! Also pretty sure I'm going to be ordering CPP 6-lug front disc setup with drop spindles...

02-17-2016, 12:24 AM	#20
NevEno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: oklahoma Posts: 357	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Still looking good. You keeping the stock wheels? __________________ You can find me on Instagram @neveno_cten

02-17-2016, 01:35 AM	#22
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank And trust me I played with all these wheel/cap choices already.. and a few others lol



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02-22-2016, 02:57 PM	#23
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So didn't get as much as I hoped done on Frank this weekend but isn't that the truth for most of us lol. I got the Cab all lined up and I'm happy with the fit. I also got the gas tank permanently installed with filler neck and hardware.

02-22-2016, 02:58 PM	#24
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank I also started on the electrical, installed my reverse lights, and began finishing the back section of the wood bed floor.

02-22-2016, 03:19 PM	#25
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Man that looks nice! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

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