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A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
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Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I picked up n2billet's '63 he called Milly a few weeks ago, my plans aren't even close to the vision he had but I am really excited to work on this truck! It really feels like an honor to work on such a clean truck, nothing is rotten or molested and I take the responsibility of being her caretaker seriously. I see this truck going through a couple... let's call, them generations that will culminate in what I intend to be my forever truck. Now... I know most of you that will follow along know my '68 stepside still holds a special place in my heart but that truck is long gone and I don't foresee it coming back into my life so Miss Milly will be my focus as long as she'll have me. Here are a few pics from the the drag home, we'll talk more about her future later... take care y'all!
Just couldn't take my eyes off her during the ride home! Getting some gas on the way home, couldn't help but be a little giddy. Quick first Florida pic before unloading her. She sure is pretty in that Florida sunshine.
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Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I’m in
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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 |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I'm in as well.
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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State of Confusion!
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I'm here. Looking forward to the updates.
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
That is one clean little truck....Congrats on the purchase!
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Congrats! I vote for a new name...Millie Vanilli...in honor of Millie and because it's a vanilla colored truck : )
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
This is great, going to keep watching this great truck. Keep us posted.
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Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Dadgum, I love your truck. I have the same bumper on mine and was wondering how it would look painted white. Looks a lot better than silver!
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Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I'm (in)vious. Hope the spelling police don't come after me.
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Beautiful truck, congrats! Love the Patina on the tailgate...how many hands have closed the tailgate to perfect those spots?
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I'm just glad to be here!
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Looks like the peer pressure got to you and you started a build thread after all.
I'm in for the journey!
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A day late and $1 short...
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Went picking the other night and picked up some front end parts. The guy bought new rotors and calipers then decided to part out the truck so I got those as well as the upper and lower control arms and the steering linkage. I hate to do anther set of control arm bushing but here I go...
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Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
like it
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Nice score!
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Truck looks very nice!!
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Very nice truck. I will be watching so please post a lot of pics. You know we love
pictures.
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A day late and $1 short...
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
First new parts showed up a few days ago. will be a while before anymore get ordered.
American Racing Torq Thrust D in 15x7 and 15x8
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Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Those are nice!
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I like those a lot! Love the 2 tone...What size tires are you going to run?
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A day late and $1 short...
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
235/70-15 front and 275/60-15 rear
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Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
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It Is What It Is
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
I'm in Ernie! Keep us posted on the updates Brother, can't wait to see this one come together!
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A day late and $1 short...
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Just a pic of Milly and Project Underhaulin to the thread alive-ish. Milly is on the back burner until my shop is complete, the contractor is supposed to start tomorrow.
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Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Looking forward to seeing both trucks when you get over here again. Good luck on shop.
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Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
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A day late and $1 short...
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Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build
Not much happening with Milly as I am waiting for my shop to be completed. I did get the '85 C10 front end parts back from powder coat and I ordered a few parts for the rear suspension from Jason at Deadend Garage. Her are a couple pics of the front end parts and my little shop.
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Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
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