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Old 12-06-2011, 12:58 AM   #1
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Project Sub-Zero - 63 Double Dropmember Build
I may be jumping the gun by starting my build thread, but I know you guys won't care as long as there's pictures.

I've been wanting to build a 63 truck for a long time. My dad had a 63 long bed fleetside with the big back window when I was a kid and I've wanted one ever since.

So, I recently bought this 63 swb big back window with intentions of installing Porterbuilt's front and rear dropmembers and setting this baby on the ground.

I have a 2000 S-10 that I bagged several years ago, but it just isn't the same as an "older" truck. My S-10 kinda looks out of place at the local shows and cruise ins my wife and I go to (my dad's 68 Camaro next to my truck)

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I have read and re-read Jesse's (DrtyRat) build thread as inspiration and hope to be posting updates on my progress soon. The truck seems to have a pretty good body. It's going to need the usual: cab corners, rockers, etc. but the floors appear to be solid and the engine in it looks / sounds OK.

Plan on going with the 60's them... Red or blue with scallops. Set of whitewalls and Rocket Racing wheels. Going with the tuck and roll interior with some Zodiac metalflake upholstery.

Anyway's on to the pictures of the truck:


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Old 12-06-2011, 01:27 AM   #2
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Re: My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
Wow, Nice looking truck to start with. Ill be watching your build.
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Old 12-06-2011, 02:07 AM   #3
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Re: My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
with Allaboutchevelles and to the board.
Love the pics, yeah buddy!!

Good looking truck, cant wait to see how you make it even better!
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Old 12-07-2011, 09:16 AM   #4
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Re: My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
Lot's of pics is always good.

Did you like using the u-haul trailer ?
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Old 12-08-2011, 09:47 AM   #5
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Yeah, the U-Haul trailer was actually pretty nice. Didn't have to fight with the wiring and all that stuff...Just plugged it in a hit the road.
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Old 12-08-2011, 01:23 PM   #6
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looks like a good place to start and Nate makes the best stuff IMO.
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Old 01-02-2012, 10:09 AM   #7
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Got my front / rear dropmembers and brakes ordered...
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Old 01-02-2012, 02:22 PM   #8
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Updates are cool .....
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Old 01-02-2012, 02:25 PM   #9
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Re: My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
Great start going Porterbuilt and The truck looks clean. Between Dino, Delmo and Nate ect. You will get all the info you need on your install. If you need any detailed pics I might have them just let me know. Good luck and have fun, oh your dads Camaro is bad a$$.
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:01 PM   #10
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Re: My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
Drtyrat30, Thanks in advance for the help! I have almost every picture from your build thread saved to my computer.

You are correct, there is a ton of info on this forum and hopefully everything will go smoothly.

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Great start going Porterbuilt and The truck looks clean. Between Dino, Delmo and Nate ect. You will get all the info you need on your install. If you need any detailed pics I might have them just let me know. Good luck and have fun, oh your dads Camaro is bad a$$.
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:35 PM   #11
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Drtyrat30, Thanks in advance for the help! I have almost every picture from your build thread saved to my computer.

You are correct, there is a ton of info on this forum and hopefully everything will go smoothly.
Hahahahaha that is funny!! I have a folder of "stolen ideas" of peoples builds from this site too...
About 1/2 way thru Alans Vitamin C-10 thread I realized there was too much info here to remember!!

Rock on man, I hope we get to see all your progress and good luck sir !!
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Old 01-02-2012, 05:53 PM   #12
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good luck on your build man.. sounds like we've got another project to follow!!! keep us updated
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Old 01-03-2012, 12:14 AM   #13
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thats a great truck to start with and igree jesse has one of the nicest c10 around . good luck brotha
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Old 01-03-2012, 01:56 AM   #14
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nice truck. that is a good one to start with.
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Old 07-13-2012, 04:34 PM   #15
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Re: My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
Sorry for the lack of updates...

Been restoring a 70 Beetle for my mom so the garage has been tied up.

Been buying parts in the meantime. Got all my Porterbuilt stuff thru Kim @ American Pastimes. Highly recommended!
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Project "Sub-Zero" My 63 SWB Dropmember Build
Finally starting on this truck.

Body work on the passenger side door has commenced

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