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4dranch · 07-25-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yup and bare knees with no pads or cushions........... That's tough!

Tuff is driving the mulch trailer barefooted.....

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Originally Posted by jason65

Is it gonna be 2 tone black like the old one?

Darrah liked the color of the new tailgate so she did it up real cool looking.

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I was diggin' the 4dranch T-shirt!!

you want one

joe231 · 07-24-2009, 09:04 AM

nice!!

Strodder · 07-24-2009, 10:26 AM

Lucky guy. You have a helper.

jason65 · 07-24-2009, 12:09 PM

Good lookin tailgate. How were your trunions?

joe231 · 07-25-2009, 10:53 PM

that looks nice!!!

*highperf4x4* · 07-25-2009, 11:24 PM

I like it

Strodder · 07-26-2009, 06:35 PM

Your helper is a keeper. Good job.

Alan's Classic · 07-26-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Your helper is a keeper. Good job.

4dranch · 07-27-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Cool looks good!!

Thanks Scott

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Originally Posted by jason65

Good job Darrah.

She said thanks Mr. Jason

Thanks,
Joe
highperf4x4

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Your helper is a keeper. Good job.

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

yeah she's a keeper

4dranch · 08-14-2009, 01:13 PM

Well I finally ran out of(just got tired of) the electrical bandaids....

All of the wires running to the back of the truck are toast dry rotted or just broke every 6 inches....
My care package just arrived at work with my new harness..
so we should have lights that stay on for more than a couple of pot holes now.....

jchav62 · 08-17-2009, 09:19 AM

Nice work David!

19GMC63 · 08-17-2009, 09:45 AM

Lookin' good David.

4dranch · 08-17-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Looks like its for the license plate light...if I'm looking at the right wire....

Thats what I was thinking, but the drivers side rear harness has that wire with it..plus the connector is different..

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Originally Posted by creep

Looking good! I just replaced the rear harness and tailights on my truck too. Even with the new harness and bulbs I was having issues with one of the lights. Turned out it wasn't grounding correctly so I ran an extra ground from the tailight housing down to the frame.

Thanks Creep,
that just sounds funny..Thanks Creep..
It can drive you crazy chasing them gremlins...

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Nice work David!

Thanks Joe

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Originally Posted by creep

The license plate light wire came out of the left taillight socket on my harness from Classic Parts. Reverse lights maybe?

No reverse lights in 63. but maybe it's there for the later model trucks, I didn't think about that.

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Originally Posted by 19GMC63

Lookin' good David.

Thanks, Andrew

MacAttack · 08-17-2009, 10:13 AM

New goodies look like they're working great!

Mac.

1964C10 · 08-17-2009, 10:12 AM

I think if you go to LMCtruck.com website you can see a picture of the complete reverse light assembly including the plug, that might help figure it out.

joe231 · 08-17-2009, 10:16 AM

I believe reverse lights were an option through out production of these trucks, became madatory/standard in '66

did you chase that wire into the cab?
are you sure it is a ground?

4dranch · 08-17-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I believe reverse lights were an option through out production of these trucks, became madatory/standard in '66

did you chase that wire into the cab?
are you sure it is a ground?

Thanks Joe.....I learn something here everyday.

There was no plug for it on the fire wall...
it's the same length as the other.

1964C10 · 08-17-2009, 10:26 AM

Check for continuity. If it is for the license plate then it should come off the brown wire. And like you said if it is the reverse light it would be a separate light green wire.

4dranch · 08-17-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Check for continuity. If it is for the license plate then it should come off the brown wire. And like you said if it is the reverse light it would be a separate light green wire.

It's a totally different wire and connector. I think like some said it goes to the reverse lights. thanks

protrash64 · 08-17-2009, 06:26 PM

My tailite sockets looked like that too. I also had the springs stick down so as not to make contact when plugging in the bulb. Looking good with that fresh wire.

4dranch · 08-18-2009, 07:02 AM

Thanks Protrash..

**aerotruk63** · 08-18-2009, 06:32 PM

The green wire is definitely the reverse wire. There is a separate wire harness for the reverse lights from that connector which installs in the holes in the frame beside the taillight harness. There are ground straps all over these trucks including one mounted from the frame to the rear cross member. Factory reverse trucks, the green wire was moulded with the tailight harness. Dealer installed reverse lights, you had to drill a hole above the tailight harness as it comes out of the firewall beside the gas pedal. A new separate green wire was routed alongside the tailight harness.There's a separate harness on the inside of the cab depending if you were running a 3 speed or powerglide or 4 speed. I believe the switch is the same for a 3 speed manual or powerglide that mounts near the base of the steering columb. It's the same switch they used in the passenger cars. The four speed switch has a finger that has a setscrew that tightens it to the shifter and you have to remove the cup that holds down the shifter ball and replace it with a new cup which holds the 4 speed switch which is different from the 3 speed and powerglide switch.

4dranch · 08-19-2009, 07:00 AM

Thanks for the info and helping clear this up aerotruk63..

4dranch · 08-19-2009, 07:03 AM

Went to town yesterday and got some push water.....Bad cell phone pics so don't talk about me Joe.....

4dranch · 08-19-2009, 07:42 AM

My girls were wanting to try some drawing on the truck.
so I turned them loose in the cab and told them to have fun....
I really like what they did

07-24-2009, 09:04 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build nice!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-24-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Lucky guy. You have a helper. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-24-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Good lookin tailgate. How were your trunions?

07-25-2009, 10:53 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build that looks nice!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-25-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I like it

07-26-2009, 06:35 PM	#7
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Your helper is a keeper. Good job. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-14-2009, 01:13 PM	#10
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Well I finally ran out of(just got tired of) the electrical bandaids.... All of the wires running to the back of the truck are toast dry rotted or just broke every 6 inches.... My care package just arrived at work with my new harness.. so we should have lights that stay on for more than a couple of pot holes now..... 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

08-17-2009, 09:19 AM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Nice work David! __________________ 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

08-17-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Lookin' good David.

08-17-2009, 10:13 AM	#14
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build New goodies look like they're working great! Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#15
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I think if you go to LMCtruck.com website you can see a picture of the complete reverse light assembly including the plug, that might help figure it out. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-17-2009, 10:16 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I believe reverse lights were an option through out production of these trucks, became madatory/standard in '66 did you chase that wire into the cab? are you sure it is a ground? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-17-2009, 10:26 AM	#18
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Check for continuity. If it is for the license plate then it should come off the brown wire. And like you said if it is the reverse light it would be a separate light green wire. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-17-2009, 06:26 PM	#20
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build My tailite sockets looked like that too. I also had the springs stick down so as not to make contact when plugging in the bulb. Looking good with that fresh wire. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-18-2009, 07:02 AM	#21
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Thanks Protrash.. __________________ *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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08-18-2009, 06:32 PM	#22
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build The green wire is definitely the reverse wire. There is a separate wire harness for the reverse lights from that connector which installs in the holes in the frame beside the taillight harness. There are ground straps all over these trucks including one mounted from the frame to the rear cross member. Factory reverse trucks, the green wire was moulded with the tailight harness. Dealer installed reverse lights, you had to drill a hole above the tailight harness as it comes out of the firewall beside the gas pedal. A new separate green wire was routed alongside the tailight harness.There's a separate harness on the inside of the cab depending if you were running a 3 speed or powerglide or 4 speed. I believe the switch is the same for a 3 speed manual or powerglide that mounts near the base of the steering columb. It's the same switch they used in the passenger cars. The four speed switch has a finger that has a setscrew that tightens it to the shifter and you have to remove the cup that holds down the shifter ball and replace it with a new cup which holds the 4 speed switch which is different from the 3 speed and powerglide switch. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-19-2009, 07:00 AM	#23
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Thanks for the info and helping clear this up aerotruk63.. __________________ *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

08-19-2009, 07:03 AM	#24
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Went to town yesterday and got some push water.....Bad cell phone pics so don't talk about me Joe..... 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; 08-19-2009 at 07:36 AM.

08-19-2009, 07:42 AM	#25
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build My girls were wanting to try some drawing on the truck. so I turned them loose in the cab and told them to have fun.... I really like what they did 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

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