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4dranch · 03-06-2009, 09:30 AM

Last month I was visiting the 6066gmcguy web site and was talking with some guys about the GMC trucks and ended up buying a rear chrome 63 bumper with brackets, gravel gaurds and the plate holder from a guy. Heres where it gets funny.
The guy was from Florida and ended up being Sean,

or "TwiggyTheDrummer".
Thanks Sean.

Here are some pictures of the parts and the re-conditioning process.

last picture my girls were playing with the colors on the camera.
Enjoy, David.

jason65 · 03-06-2009, 11:20 AM

Nice pics and progress David. Your pics remind me I need to get a licens plate holder. I put some brand new bowtie lenses on mine to. I hated drilling them out for the blue dots.

kizer · 03-06-2009, 12:00 PM

Hey cool score. Isn't it great meeting people by accident many different ways.

Man I'm so jealous I'd love to have my kid helping me in the shop. To bad hes only 3 right now. I suppose I could stop and wait 5 or 6 years. Nah, will buy something new for him to work on.

4dranch · 03-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Thanks Jason and Kizer....

jason65 · 03-06-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kizer

Hey cool score. Isn't it great meeting people by accident many different ways.

Man I'm so jealous I'd love to have my kid helping me in the shop. To bad hes only 3 right now. I suppose I could stop and wait 5 or 6 years. Nah, will buy something new for him to work on.

Just give him a hammer. He'll know what to do.

4dranch · 03-06-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Just give him a hammer. He'll know what to do.

A truck bed makes a good play pen.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-06-2009, 08:00 PM

It's cleaning up pretty well. Gonna be able to make something of those gravel guards?

4dranch · 03-07-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

It's cleaning up pretty well. Gonna be able to make something of those gravel guards?

Got the brackets cleaned, sanded and painted. Used Goof Off and removed all the bumper stickers. Then wet sanded the bumper, got most of the surface rust off. really looks good. Worked the gravel guards tonight and got them straight. Haven't worked on the Tag holder yet.

I Want to thank you again for the parts Sean.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-07-2009, 09:29 AM

No problem David. I know you'll put them to good use on your truck.

**scotts62** · 03-07-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

A truck bed makes a good play pen.

I'll have to remember that! Well i guess ill have to put a floor in it first though

kizer · 03-07-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

I'll have to remember that! Well i guess ill have to put a floor in it first though

Haha me too. maybe even a tail gate, but mines smart enough to climb over and out.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 07:42 AM

Got my marker light lens in the mail Friday.
And got all the rear bumper brackets painted and installed.
Also got the bumper and gravel gaurds and plate holder installed.
My daughter is still playing with paint colors on the tailgate.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-09-2009, 07:46 AM

Looking great David. All of it cleaned up very well for you. I didn't know that bumper even that much shine left in it.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Looking great David. All of it cleaned up very well for you. I didn't know that bumper even that much shine left in it.

Thanks, Sean.
Yeah 1000 grit wet sanding does wonders. now I just have to polish it.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-09-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Thanks, Sean.
Yeah 1000 grit wet sanding does wonders. now I just have to polish it.

Very true. The trucks looking great though. I'm just ready to see mine roll in and out of the paint booth.

jason65 · 03-09-2009, 08:02 AM

Looks awsome. Great job. What are you going to polish it with?

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Very true. The trucks looking great though. I'm just ready to see mine roll in and out of the paint booth.

I know you are, but the way you guys are going it will be worth the wait.
I wish I could have done a complete frame up build, I want to ride first for a year or two then do it.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Looks awsome. Great job. What are you going to polish it with?

I was going to try some mirror glaze,,,,
You got any other suggestions?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-09-2009, 09:10 AM

I've always used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and a buffer.

*LILRED66* · 03-09-2009, 09:36 AM

4dranch:

Your project is coming along nicely. I haven't checked in for a while, but I see you keep steaming ahead. I hope to see your rig in person someday. Keep up the good work and hats-off to your daughter for being such a good helper.

kizer · 03-09-2009, 10:04 AM

wow that old bumper does look good. When I first so those brackets I thought oh great its going to look pretty rough. Now I wish mine looked as rough.

jchav62 · 03-09-2009, 10:10 AM

Looking good!

jason65 · 03-09-2009, 10:14 AM

I use flitz. Use it on my scoot, guns, truck. But everybody likes something differant.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 01:47 PM

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Thanks guys....

19GMC63 · 03-09-2009, 01:54 PM

Bumper looks great, nice job.
X2 on Flitz.

03-06-2009, 09:30 AM	#276
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Last month I was visiting the 6066gmcguy web site and was talking with some guys about the GMC trucks and ended up buying a rear chrome 63 bumper with brackets, gravel gaurds and the plate holder from a guy. Heres where it gets funny. The guy was from Florida and ended up being Sean, or "TwiggyTheDrummer". Thanks Sean. Here are some pictures of the parts and the re-conditioning process. last picture my girls were playing with the colors on the camera. Enjoy, David. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-06-2009, 11:20 AM	#277
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Nice pics and progress David. Your pics remind me I need to get a licens plate holder. I put some brand new bowtie lenses on mine to. I hated drilling them out for the blue dots.

03-06-2009, 12:00 PM	#278
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Hey cool score. Isn't it great meeting people by accident many different ways. Man I'm so jealous I'd love to have my kid helping me in the shop. To bad hes only 3 right now. I suppose I could stop and wait 5 or 6 years. Nah, will buy something new for him to work on. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-06-2009, 01:01 PM	#279
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Thanks Jason and Kizer.... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-06-2009, 08:00 PM	#282
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build It's cleaning up pretty well. Gonna be able to make something of those gravel guards? __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#284
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build No problem David. I know you'll put them to good use on your truck. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-09-2009, 07:42 AM	#287
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Got my marker light lens in the mail Friday. And got all the rear bumper brackets painted and installed. Also got the bumper and gravel gaurds and plate holder installed. My daughter is still playing with paint colors on the tailgate. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 03-09-2009 at 08:43 AM.

03-09-2009, 07:46 AM	#288
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Nice! Looking great David. All of it cleaned up very well for you. I didn't know that bumper even that much shine left in it. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-09-2009, 08:02 AM	#291
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Looks awsome. Great job. What are you going to polish it with?

03-09-2009, 09:10 AM	#294
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I've always used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and a buffer. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-09-2009, 09:36 AM	#295
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build 4dranch: Your project is coming along nicely. I haven't checked in for a while, but I see you keep steaming ahead. I hope to see your rig in person someday. Keep up the good work and hats-off to your daughter for being such a good helper.

03-09-2009, 10:04 AM	#296
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build wow that old bumper does look good. When I first so those brackets I thought oh great its going to look pretty rough. Now I wish mine looked as rough. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-09-2009, 10:10 AM	#297
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Looking good! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#298
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I use flitz. Use it on my scoot, guns, truck. But everybody likes something differant.

03-09-2009, 01:47 PM	#299
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build [quote=TwiggyTheDrummer;3187734]QUOTE] [QUOTE=LILRED66;3187758[/quote] [quote=kizer;3187784] QUOTE] [QUOTE=jchav62;3187788[/quote] [QUOTE=jason65;3187794]QUOTE] Thanks guys.... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q



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03-09-2009, 01:54 PM	#300
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