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Old 11-21-2013, 12:45 PM   #1
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Ok.. so I have been lurking on this forum for some time... so I figured I would start posting pictures of my project...
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Old 11-21-2013, 12:48 PM   #2
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So these first two pictures show her the way I found her.

63 Long wide bed with a straight 6, 292 and a "granny low" four speed tranny...

NO RUST!!!! It appears that she spent her entire life in the high desert of California and Nevada. I was shocked at how rust free she is...
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Old 11-21-2013, 12:49 PM   #3
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So we got her in the garaga... Sideways... Since putting the truck in the "normal" way would not leave me any room to work... Set of car dollies from HF... and away we go...
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Old 11-21-2013, 12:51 PM   #4
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So just some starting pictures... just to show what she looked like.. .and the first steps...
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Old 11-21-2013, 12:53 PM   #5
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Ugly ass mirrors are GONE!!!
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Old 11-21-2013, 12:55 PM   #6
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Where is the Rust???
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Old 11-21-2013, 02:23 PM   #7
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You're off to a great start. I'm building a 66 with an M21. Can't wait to start bangin gears!
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Old 11-21-2013, 04:12 PM   #8
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Old 11-21-2013, 04:25 PM   #9
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Front of the box.
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Old 11-21-2013, 04:30 PM   #10
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First time in the sunlight in several month.
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Old 11-21-2013, 04:31 PM   #11
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Bath time.
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Old 11-21-2013, 04:25 PM   #12
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great work so far!! i cant believe how rust free that thing is!
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Old 11-22-2013, 12:35 AM   #13
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great work so far!! i cant believe how rust free that thing is!
I have to agree.. when I drove over the hill to look at it, the huge standout for me was the lack of rust.. Even the fenders are rust free.. and the rocker panels.. .and of course the drip rail.. And it has made this so much easier as a build...
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Old 11-21-2013, 10:49 PM   #14
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Nice start on your project
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Old 11-22-2013, 01:45 AM   #15
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Check with CaptainFab here on the board for a powersteering bracket, template, extension then source a 73 and up 2x box. Tilt column from 73 and up to 81 van or motorhome works well. Keep an eye on the FAQ section above the threads and read through the suspension section for some good info on springs , cutting and what works.
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Old 11-22-2013, 01:57 AM   #16
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Check with CaptainFab here on the board for a powersteering bracket, template, extension then source a 73 and up 2x box. Tilt column from 73 and up to 81 van or motorhome works well. Keep an eye on the FAQ section above the threads and read through the suspension section for some good info on springs , cutting and what works.
Thanks. I have been watching the other builds for some time. Great help!!
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Old 11-22-2013, 01:58 AM   #17
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Welcome to the forum

Looking good

I can't believe how rust free this truck is either. Yep the '63 12 bolts had pressed on backing plates. You could probably cut them off and try and weld on some flanges to bolt the caliper brackets to, but they will have to be absolutely true to the axle flange. It might be easier to swap the differential for a '64-'70 truck 12 bolt. Or if you are going with 5 lugs, a '71-'72 would be a good swap. That is if you can find one.

No matter which column you use, it will have to be modified/shortened for use with the power steering.

Let me know if you need the steering box adapter plate.
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Old 11-22-2013, 02:07 AM   #18
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Looking good

I can't believe how rust free this truck is either. Yep the '63 12 bolts had pressed on backing plates. You could probably cut them off and try and weld on some flanges to bolt the caliper brackets to, but they will have to be absolutely true to the axle flange. It might be easier to swap the differential for a '64-'70 truck 12 bolt. Or if you are going with 5 lugs, a '71-'72 would be a good swap. That is if you can find one.

No matter which column you use, it will have to be modified/shortened for use with the power steering.

Let me know if you need the steering box adapter plate.
I know I will need the steering box adapter...

And I will be staying with the six lug for several reasons, first off I already have the disk brake conversion for 6 lug... second, I am looking at 6 spoke crager wheels.. EVERYONE has 5 lug cragers.. but 6 is kinda unique.. and less likely to have people try to steal them... Just my thoughts..

I wonder what a posi 12 bolt, 6 lug axle will set me back...
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Old 11-25-2013, 08:32 PM   #19
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Old 11-25-2013, 08:35 PM   #20
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Old 11-22-2013, 01:59 AM   #21
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Old 11-25-2013, 10:09 PM   #22
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Dude!
Everything looks great on your build so far!
PM me, as I just did this exercise and may have some good tips!
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Old 11-25-2013, 10:52 PM   #23
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hi zouchar nice truck and nice build, im just rt down the road from you,sunrise mt las vegas building a burb,nice build looking good
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Old 11-25-2013, 11:41 PM   #24
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Does anyone have any thoughts about lowering the rear end four inches with drop springs only?? Will I have to C notch the frame??
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Old 12-05-2013, 12:58 PM   #25
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So I got the dyno sheet on my new motor yesterday... 453 Horse, 476 ft lbs of torque!!! I am so jazzed to get this in my hands!!!
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