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11-21-2013, 12:45 PM
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My 63 Project
Ok.. so I have been lurking on this forum for some time... so I figured I would start posting pictures of my project...
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11-21-2013, 12:48 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
So these first two pictures show her the way I found her.
63 Long wide bed with a straight 6, 292 and a "granny low" four speed tranny... NO RUST!!!! It appears that she spent her entire life in the high desert of California and Nevada. I was shocked at how rust free she is... |
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11-21-2013, 12:49 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
So we got her in the garaga... Sideways... Since putting the truck in the "normal" way would not leave me any room to work... Set of car dollies from HF... and away we go...
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11-21-2013, 12:51 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
So just some starting pictures... just to show what she looked like.. .and the first steps...
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11-21-2013, 12:53 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Ugly ass mirrors are GONE!!!
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11-21-2013, 12:55 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Where is the Rust???
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11-21-2013, 02:23 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
You're off to a great start. I'm building a 66 with an M21. Can't wait to start bangin gears!
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11-21-2013, 04:12 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
More pictures
Last edited by ZouchaR; 11-21-2013 at 04:23 PM. |
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11-21-2013, 04:25 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Front of the box.
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11-21-2013, 04:30 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
First time in the sunlight in several month.
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11-21-2013, 04:31 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Bath time.
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11-21-2013, 04:25 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
great work so far!! i cant believe how rust free that thing is!
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11-22-2013, 12:35 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
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11-21-2013, 10:49 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Nice start on your project
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11-22-2013, 01:45 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Check with CaptainFab here on the board for a powersteering bracket, template, extension then source a 73 and up 2x box. Tilt column from 73 and up to 81 van or motorhome works well. Keep an eye on the FAQ section above the threads and read through the suspension section for some good info on springs , cutting and what works.
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11-22-2013, 01:57 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
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11-22-2013, 01:58 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Welcome to the forum
 Looking good  I can't believe how rust free this truck is either. Yep the '63 12 bolts had pressed on backing plates. You could probably cut them off and try and weld on some flanges to bolt the caliper brackets to, but they will have to be absolutely true to the axle flange. It might be easier to swap the differential for a '64-'70 truck 12 bolt. Or if you are going with 5 lugs, a '71-'72 would be a good swap. That is if you can find one. No matter which column you use, it will have to be modified/shortened for use with the power steering. Let me know if you need the steering box adapter plate.
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11-22-2013, 02:07 AM
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And I will be staying with the six lug for several reasons, first off I already have the disk brake conversion for 6 lug... second, I am looking at 6 spoke crager wheels.. EVERYONE has 5 lug cragers.. but 6 is kinda unique.. and less likely to have people try to steal them... Just my thoughts.. I wonder what a posi 12 bolt, 6 lug axle will set me back... |
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11-25-2013, 08:32 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
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11-25-2013, 08:35 PM
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And after!!!
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11-22-2013, 01:59 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Thanks for the recommend
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Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
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11-25-2013, 10:09 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Dude!
Everything looks great on your build so far! PM me, as I just did this exercise and may have some good tips!
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11-25-2013, 10:52 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
hi zouchar nice truck and nice build, im just rt down the road from you,sunrise mt las vegas building a burb,nice build looking good
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11-25-2013, 11:41 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Does anyone have any thoughts about lowering the rear end four inches with drop springs only?? Will I have to C notch the frame??
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12-05-2013, 12:58 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
So I got the dyno sheet on my new motor yesterday... 453 Horse, 476 ft lbs of torque!!! I am so jazzed to get this in my hands!!!
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