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09-11-2009, 01:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: cambridge minnesota
Posts: 10
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1960 build
just startin to work on my 60 again lookin pretty crappy lol satout side for a couple days and rusted up the just sandblasted cab grrrrrrr : / but decided to put the 6.2 in it and think im gonna put the front end outta my parts 83 in it if u guys think thats a good idea?
also gotta fix the floor but as im 17 years old i have no money lol stupid school so i got some sheet metal from someone and just gonna patch that and the doors hope it works good but this is prolly gonna take me a while to build considering the diesel is tore apart in the shop and getting rebuild and i dont have a digital camera but ill put some more picture up and soon as possible now that its in the shop |
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09-11-2009, 02:47 PM
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Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Re: 1960 build
Youthful enthusiasm can accomplish miracles. We all started somewhere, and for most of us it was on something that required a lot of work and learning.
The 83 front suspension is a great idea and will make you happier once it gets to the driver stage. The following link may answer some question on the swap. You can also do a search on this website, there have many threads on front suspension conversions. http://sixty7ss.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=633 |
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09-11-2009, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Holland, MI
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Re: 1960 build
As mentioned above, we all started somewhere and learned and learned and learned.....and tomorrow I'll learn some more.
Glad to see you chose a Chevy for your start as I'm sure most of us did too! 
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09-11-2009, 11:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Whitemud Alberta
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Re: 1960 build
See, all you guys that spent time and money puttin' air bags in an' C notchin' to lower your truck when all ya had to do is let the air outta the tires. That's lowerin' a truck on a budget right there!.
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09-12-2009, 01:28 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 1960 build
That's too bad the cab got rusted after being sandblasted. Next time be sure to have your primer first and get it primed ASAP after blasting. I would recommend a good epoxy primer.
Don't get discouraged when work on your truck doesn't progress as quickly as you want. It will eventually get done. I still remember when I was your age, it took me about a year and a half just to get a good used engine in my '63 so I could drive it again. Whenever you need help or advise, there are lots of people here to help you out.
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09-17-2009, 10:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: cambridge minnesota
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Re: 1960 build
gogt some new pictures finally lol got the doors and stuff on just gotta figure out y i cant get the door gap fixed
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09-17-2009, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Francisco
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Re: 1960 build
Shim the cab up and the gap will close.
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09-17-2009, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coaldale Alberta
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Re: 1960 build
I just Installed the front suspension and Crossmember from 79 chevy into my 63...EASY The bottom verticle 3 bolts line up perfectly and the 2 horizontal bolts fit on the side drilled 2 holes and oblonged another 2...Simple..Waiting on a powersteering bracket from captinfab and ill be back in business.
Easiest thing ive done yet. Jory 
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11-10-2013, 05:23 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: 1960 build
Hey there! Any updates?
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