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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
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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.
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
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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. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
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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.
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
i love that 54
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One foot in front of the other
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
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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.
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UCA63
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lloydminster AB Can.
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Heck!, I love all 3
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
Started the tear down process, getting ready for my Dropmembers
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Kansas
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Looking good so far man. I wish i had some Cali RUST FREE trucks to build around here!! keep up the good work
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
what did you have lowering it before the drop members your putting in?
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Jesse
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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.
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
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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.
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I got the billet one here: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=80 it's nice:] |
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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Looks like you have the skill set to make this as good as the previous builds ....
I'm watching .... Ratty 46 |
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
Sweet projects, and nice score on that truck at 3k! That sounds like a killer deal!
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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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
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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?
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
cool progress nice rides painting in the garage is fun
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Jesse
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
Great progress.
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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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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build
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.
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