Another '63 Restomod Build

[0ldSoul]

The wife providing supervision


Upper bag brackets


Lower control arms back on

[0ldSoul]

double post, sorry

[0ldSoul]

It's been ~2 months since I've updated this thread. I've been busy with full time work and full time online classes. Spring break arrived and I decided to take the week off from work to truly have a break, spend time with the family, and work on the truck.
Here are some updates:
Started working on the middle part of the frame, under the cab

Anyone know what these numbers represent?

Getting the inside of the frame, stopped at the trailing arm crossmember because that's getting replaced

[0ldSoul]

The girlies putting POR-15 on the frame, love it


The wifey and I getting the exterior of the frame

[0ldSoul]

The parking brake crossmember, although it might not be needed since we might just do disc brakes in the rear with e-brake

Then we lifted the cab to clean up the cab mounts and replace the bushings
..and this is why




We went with new OEM rubber set, read too much about the polyurethane bushings being very stiff and resulting in harsh ride quality

After all is said and done

[0ldSoul]

Grandpa is coming to visit 2 weeks from now so we ordered brakes to create memories with him
Since we're going to be bagging this truck, we went with CPP's modular spindles that help with the tire to fender interference issue.. these allow for an additional 1 1/8 in. more clearance

[rbruno68]

Originally Posted by 0ldSoul

The girlies putting POR-15 on the frame, love it


The wifey and I getting the exterior of the frame

Love the family effort! I remember seeing those numbers on my 63 frame as well. The VIN is on the top, so could they be just the part number stamped with the frame rails were made?