New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rokcrln · 11-26-2007, 08:09 PM

Just got back from a long day of towing. Started out doing 85 miles round trip to pick up a customers project then another 150 miles to get this. It is a 63 SWB GMC that I got from an instructor that I saw this week. It was his sons truck since he was 16 now 33 but due to some family things it had to go. I was asked if Inew anyone and it so happens that I did, ME

Picked it up for $1500 and it is in very good shape with minimal rust in the door bottoms and kicks, nothing I havent done before. The full fate of this truck is not yet known but the plus side is my wife loves this body style and she already has a finished look for the truck. So being a smart man I guess I do know its fate

What is unknown as of now is exactly what suspension of Nates it will run but it will be low and fast. Thinking about a 6.0L that might get a few hair dryers added to it. Auto for sure with 20's and 22's.

Here is the wifes finished ideas and if is mine as well. Gee that worked out well. I towed it with my 1/2 ton porject Low Buck and it did great. I did 235 miles today and got 12.6MPG.

Thanks for looking,
Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 11-26-2007, 08:11 PM

This will not get started on for a few months but it is here and will start collecting parts for her!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

1LoC10 · 11-26-2007, 08:12 PM

awesome, looks like a nice score

David Flores · 11-26-2007, 08:23 PM

looks good!

Lane · 11-26-2007, 09:27 PM

Nice - congrats on the find!

Dinos63 · 11-27-2007, 12:59 AM

1,500 and it runs and drives,and its a gmc,in the words of napoleon dynamite ... lucky

IvelDesigns · 11-27-2007, 01:36 AM

nice score man.

L0WRIDE · 11-27-2007, 03:49 AM

Sweet Score Dude

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-27-2007, 08:05 AM

Great score. you stole it. I'd say you got a bunch of "thumbs-up" going down the road with that tow-rig.

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L0WRIDE

Sweet Score Dude

Thanks and I just read your build thread, love all the mods. I really like how both you and Fizz did the door tops and rail shave!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Great score. you stole it. I'd say you got a bunch of "thumbs-up" going down the road with that tow-rig.

Yeh I feel real good about this truck deal and yes driving home was a blast

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-27-2007, 08:53 AM

What's up man...John here. You definately got a killer deal on that truck.

I'm sure it will be bad-a$$ !!!

62 short step · 11-27-2007, 09:53 AM

Nice score!! Truck looks like its in good shape!!

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

What's up man...John here. You definately got a killer deal on that truck.

I'm sure it will be bad-a$$ !!!

Thanks John my son and I just read thru your truck build and I must say you have the same problems that I have. We both work on everyone elses stuff and not our own to the extent that we can.

Yea it should be a cool build once we get started. For now it will find a home in the side bay of the shop and sit for awhile

Kevin
LFD inc.

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 02:47 PM

So after getting up at 4am for a bight to eat (my son not me

) I started reading thru some of your build threads and found their are alot of great projects in the 60-66's. Now that just means I will need to step my game up a bit to stand out

So after eating, reading it was time to watch some monster trucks but I guess I fell a sleep for a bit. I love these pic's

Well then I went out to start putting my 71 together so I can sell it and make room for my 63. While I was doing that I remembered the seller told me it was a new GM crate engine that he put in but he dropped a clip down the intake and did not know untill it was to late. So he took the engine to a local bay area engine shop and had them put in new pistons (KB's), vortec heads, a mild cam and roller rockers. I figured I was getting the sales pitch but figured why not take a quick look. So I poped off a valve cover (vortec heads) and found this. So maybe this deal just got a bit better.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 06:20 PM

Well I finished putting the 71 together as a roller with motor and trans so I spent a little bit of time on the 63 so I can get it out of the weather. I will not be starting on this untill I finish up "project Trazer" that just came back from media blasting yesterday. The epoxy is still a bit soft so another day or so and it should be ready to start jambing on it. It is a very cool project for a customer you all will need to check out over in the 69-72 blazer section. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241695

Ok so back to the 63, I pulled the bed to better fit into my storage side of my shop along with alot of larger tools, benders and cutters I have. I was pleased to not find any rust or damage hiding behind the bed. I did find one thing that I am not sure about, the rear end! I think it might be a Dana 60 but I am not sure, maybe you all can help with the ID. Here are a few pics of castings I found. It looks like it was a bolt in but I am not sure. The WMS to WMS is 62 1/4" what are these trucks stock? If it is a 60 I think I will keep it and just get 5lug axels and disks. This way it will hold up to what ever I throw at it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 06:22 PM

And a few more

Dinos63 · 11-27-2007, 09:51 PM

kevin , man just saw the link on your build, man you are very talented nice work

and nice hair cut too

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

kevin , man just saw the link on your build, man you are very talented nice work

and nice hair cut too

Thanks Dino, I just realized that just like I have not been to this page before I bought my 63 their are alot of others that have not been to my normal play ground "the 67-72 trucks and 69-72 blazers"
Also I never introduced my self so here it is.
Hellow to all I am Kevin From Winters Ca. and I have an addiction

And no I don't want help or an intervention. I haave been playing and fabricating for almost 21yrs now. Started when I was about 14 with VW bugs and then Sand rails ( I was buildig the chassies) 4x4's, street rods and trucks. I now have a 1200sq ft shop at my house and work out of it part time building Vehicals for other people and little time building my own stuff. My curent personal projects right now are,
71 SWB Body dropped, bagged.... "project slow build" for sale
70 SWB (was a long bed) "LFD's low buck truck build"
70 2WD Blazer
51 Ford F1 pu
71 Ford Bronco (all original with 56K rust free) for sale
2005 tube chassie rock crawler
67SS 396 Chevelle 31K original miles
63SWB GMC.

Also here are a few of the builds I have done on this site. If you are really board check them out!
68 step side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082
68 4 door crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188993
67 extended cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=169452
70 LWB to SWB (Low buck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158
71 SWB (Slow Build)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ect+slow+build

Also if you do a search Ihave done alot of How-To threads from C-notch's to forward tild hoods and a few more. I hope you enjoy the reading and I look forward to a new body style to play with and share in my adventures!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Dinos63 · 11-27-2007, 11:19 PM

kevin just got done talking to nate about you.did nate cut the logo out for you on the plasma cam?I remember when i was at the shop he told about you and the nice work you do. I guess never put two and two together,I get stuck in this 60-66 and the suspension and at home, I forget ther some many others,but i am checking on the blazer spot now. I got on the 47 something site but those are some different dudes there

so on the sixty if i can help let me know, and again nice work dino

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 11:35 PM

Thanks I just have fun with it! Yes he did do my logo it is the one in my Avitar. I get crazy about cars/trucks in general and have a slight case of A.D.D when it comes to getting things done and staying on track

But that is the price I pay for what I do. I also would offer you any help I could but you have Nate! Wanna share him?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72BlckButy · 11-27-2007, 11:39 PM

Sweet score! Can't wait to see the end result!

Frizzle Fry · 11-28-2007, 01:53 AM

I'll tell you what you can do to help the 60-66 crew out. I was working on this but everyone knows my 61 is on the back burner...

60-63 one-piece windows! The windows have to tilt back as they roll down to clear the A-Pillar. Don't let us down man. Take those vent windows out and take a look at how clean it will be

I have some ideas if you think you want to go for it.

Frizzle Fry · 11-28-2007, 02:05 AM

...and don't worry about what I said before about the GMC hoods. It's only a minor difference (more than just signal shape). You'll see it when you park next to a Chevy. Some prefer it. Those GMC grilles definitely kick A$$ too.

Rokcrln · 11-28-2007, 06:26 AM

This is very workable! It will clear at full drop from my extensive research

Go ahead and send me over your thoughts (PM'd) on this and we can see what comes up. Their has to be a kit for this right or? I am also thinking a drip rail shave How-To or DVD

Gee I have no idea why I don't sleep

3:31am

Any help on my rear end?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-28-2007, 06:35 AM

I'm here too man....I am a no sleeper too...I do my best thinking when I am in bed staring into the darkness !!!

I have been on for a while....since 1:30.....

Working on a new diff cover/combo watts link center mount for my customers 14-bolt in his '67.....

Should come out pretty nice.

One-Piecers would be nice...

How about a regulator system design out of an Acura....the rear windows??

11-26-2007, 08:09 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! Just got back from a long day of towing. Started out doing 85 miles round trip to pick up a customers project then another 150 miles to get this. It is a 63 SWB GMC that I got from an instructor that I saw this week. It was his sons truck since he was 16 now 33 but due to some family things it had to go. I was asked if Inew anyone and it so happens that I did, ME Picked it up for $1500 and it is in very good shape with minimal rust in the door bottoms and kicks, nothing I havent done before. The full fate of this truck is not yet known but the plus side is my wife loves this body style and she already has a finished look for the truck. So being a smart man I guess I do know its fate What is unknown as of now is exactly what suspension of Nates it will run but it will be low and fast. Thinking about a 6.0L that might get a few hair dryers added to it. Auto for sure with 20's and 22's. Here is the wifes finished ideas and if is mine as well. Gee that worked out well. I towed it with my 1/2 ton porject Low Buck and it did great. I did 235 miles today and got 12.6MPG. Thanks for looking, Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-26-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
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11-26-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
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11-27-2007, 08:53 AM	#11
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! What's up man...John here. You definately got a killer deal on that truck. I'm sure it will be bad-a$$ !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-27-2007, 09:53 AM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! Nice score!! Truck looks like its in good shape!!

11-27-2007, 02:47 PM	#14
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! So after getting up at 4am for a bight to eat (my son not me) I started reading thru some of your build threads and found their are alot of great projects in the 60-66's. Now that just means I will need to step my game up a bit to stand out So after eating, reading it was time to watch some monster trucks but I guess I fell a sleep for a bit. I love these pic's Well then I went out to start putting my 71 together so I can sell it and make room for my 63. While I was doing that I remembered the seller told me it was a new GM crate engine that he put in but he dropped a clip down the intake and did not know untill it was to late. So he took the engine to a local bay area engine shop and had them put in new pistons (KB's), vortec heads, a mild cam and roller rockers. I figured I was getting the sales pitch but figured why not take a quick look. So I poped off a valve cover (vortec heads) and found this. So maybe this deal just got a bit better. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 11-27-2007 at 02:48 PM.

11-27-2007, 06:20 PM	#15
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! Well I finished putting the 71 together as a roller with motor and trans so I spent a little bit of time on the 63 so I can get it out of the weather. I will not be starting on this untill I finish up "project Trazer" that just came back from media blasting yesterday. The epoxy is still a bit soft so another day or so and it should be ready to start jambing on it. It is a very cool project for a customer you all will need to check out over in the 69-72 blazer section. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241695 Ok so back to the 63, I pulled the bed to better fit into my storage side of my shop along with alot of larger tools, benders and cutters I have. I was pleased to not find any rust or damage hiding behind the bed. I did find one thing that I am not sure about, the rear end! I think it might be a Dana 60 but I am not sure, maybe you all can help with the ID. Here are a few pics of castings I found. It looks like it was a bolt in but I am not sure. The WMS to WMS is 62 1/4" what are these trucks stock? If it is a 60 I think I will keep it and just get 5lug axels and disks. This way it will hold up to what ever I throw at it. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-27-2007, 06:22 PM	#16
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11-27-2007, 11:19 PM	#19
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! kevin just got done talking to nate about you.did nate cut the logo out for you on the plasma cam?I remember when i was at the shop he told about you and the nice work you do. I guess never put two and two together,I get stuck in this 60-66 and the suspension and at home, I forget ther some many others,but i am checking on the blazer spot now. I got on the 47 something site but those are some different dudes thereso on the sixty if i can help let me know, and again nice work dino

11-27-2007, 11:35 PM	#20
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! Thanks I just have fun with it! Yes he did do my logo it is the one in my Avitar. I get crazy about cars/trucks in general and have a slight case of A.D.D when it comes to getting things done and staying on track But that is the price I pay for what I do. I also would offer you any help I could but you have Nate! Wanna share him? Kevin LFD Inc.

11-27-2007, 11:39 PM	#21
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11-28-2007, 01:53 AM	#22
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! I'll tell you what you can do to help the 60-66 crew out. I was working on this but everyone knows my 61 is on the back burner... 60-63 one-piece windows! The windows have to tilt back as they roll down to clear the A-Pillar. Don't let us down man. Take those vent windows out and take a look at how clean it will be I have some ideas if you think you want to go for it.

11-28-2007, 02:05 AM	#23
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! ...and don't worry about what I said before about the GMC hoods. It's only a minor difference (more than just signal shape). You'll see it when you park next to a Chevy. Some prefer it. Those GMC grilles definitely kick A$$ too.

11-28-2007, 06:26 AM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! This is very workable! It will clear at full drop from my extensive research Go ahead and send me over your thoughts (PM'd) on this and we can see what comes up. Their has to be a kit for this right or? I am also thinking a drip rail shave How-To or DVD Gee I have no idea why I don't sleep 3:31am Any help on my rear end? Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 11-28-2007 at 06:28 AM.

11-28-2007, 06:35 AM	#25
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: New toy to play with 63 SWB GMC! I'm here too man....I am a no sleeper too...I do my best thinking when I am in bed staring into the darkness !!! I have been on for a while....since 1:30..... Working on a new diff cover/combo watts link center mount for my customers 14-bolt in his '67..... Should come out pretty nice. One-Piecers would be nice... How about a regulator system design out of an Acura....the rear windows?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 11-28-2007 at 06:37 AM.

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