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ryan913 · 01-31-2008, 11:34 PM

Salutations all! My name is Ryan and I am restoring a 63 Chevy short bed custom from the frame up. Just finished the rolling chassis and now its time to get on with the bodywork. Hope to have it completed by Memorial Day. A little about my truck Maria. It is lowered 2in in the front and 4in in the back with heavy duty springs. It has a 1985 8.5 truck rearend, with a car posi, and 3.73 gears, front heavy duty discs and 2.75 wide heavy duty rear drums, 1973 front suspension with poly bushings, a 93 700r4 tranny with a mild stall and shift kit, rear tank(66 mustang tank) with and a reese hitch, a modified 350 engine thats pushing around 375hp. It also has a modified van auto tilt column. Modified meaning I shortened the shaft to the length of the 67 72 truck columns. I also moved the engine forward 2.75 inches and used an auto tranny crossmember from a 72 chevy truck as well as the engine cradles from the same truck. Used the emergency brake system from a 66-72 truck. There is so much more! These trucks are great. Sorry to ramble on! This site is wonderful with a wealth of knowledge in it.

jsbgump · 02-01-2008, 12:18 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

shaneschevys · 02-01-2008, 12:49 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

krue · 02-01-2008, 12:57 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

BigDaddyDave · 02-01-2008, 01:09 AM

Welcome from NC.

Old Chevy Mech · 02-01-2008, 01:11 AM

from CT! Your description reminds me of that Johnny Cash Song..."One piece at a Time", where he's describing what year it was...!

Frank

ryan913 · 02-01-2008, 02:05 AM

Yeah the Lincoln song! lol

BACKYARD88 · 02-01-2008, 02:15 AM

from South Texas!

72BlckButy · 02-01-2008, 03:56 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-01-2008, 06:50 AM

From West TN

Cyclone44 · 02-01-2008, 12:01 PM

from Knoxville Tn.....

86swb · 02-02-2008, 01:03 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

Pickles · 02-02-2008, 02:40 AM

Welcome from Tennessee

L0WRIDE · 02-04-2008, 04:04 PM

welcome to the boards

**Ron 586** · 02-05-2008, 12:17 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

c-mack · 02-05-2008, 03:48 AM

hi, welcome to the boards from crockett, texas

gulfcoast66 · 02-07-2008, 03:09 PM

welcome to the board! from TEXAS

DREAMS OF A 67 · 02-15-2008, 12:21 PM

Welcome From Knoxville Tn!!!

01-31-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Another one from the Buckeye Salutations all! My name is Ryan and I am restoring a 63 Chevy short bed custom from the frame up. Just finished the rolling chassis and now its time to get on with the bodywork. Hope to have it completed by Memorial Day. A little about my truck Maria. It is lowered 2in in the front and 4in in the back with heavy duty springs. It has a 1985 8.5 truck rearend, with a car posi, and 3.73 gears, front heavy duty discs and 2.75 wide heavy duty rear drums, 1973 front suspension with poly bushings, a 93 700r4 tranny with a mild stall and shift kit, rear tank(66 mustang tank) with and a reese hitch, a modified 350 engine thats pushing around 375hp. It also has a modified van auto tilt column. Modified meaning I shortened the shaft to the length of the 67 72 truck columns. I also moved the engine forward 2.75 inches and used an auto tranny crossmember from a 72 chevy truck as well as the engine cradles from the same truck. Used the emergency brake system from a 66-72 truck. There is so much more! These trucks are great. Sorry to ramble on! This site is wonderful with a wealth of knowledge in it.

02-01-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-01-2008, 12:49 AM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

02-01-2008, 12:57 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-01-2008, 01:09 AM	#5
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome from NC. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

02-01-2008, 01:11 AM	#6
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Another one from the Buckeye from CT! Your description reminds me of that Johnny Cash Song..."One piece at a Time", where he's describing what year it was...! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it" Last edited by Old Chevy Mech; 02-01-2008 at 01:12 AM.

02-01-2008, 02:05 AM	#7
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Yeah the Lincoln song! lol

02-01-2008, 02:15 AM	#8
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Another one from the Buckeye from South Texas! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

02-01-2008, 03:56 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another one from the Buckeye to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-01-2008, 06:50 AM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Another one from the Buckeye From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-01-2008, 12:01 PM	#11
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Another one from the Buckeye from Knoxville Tn.....

02-02-2008, 01:03 AM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-02-2008, 02:40 AM	#13
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome from Tennessee __________________ Pickles

02-04-2008, 04:04 PM	#14
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Another one from the Buckeye welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

02-05-2008, 12:17 AM	#15
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket



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02-05-2008, 03:48 AM	#16
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Another one from the Buckeye hi, welcome to the boards from crockett, texas __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

02-07-2008, 03:09 PM	#17
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Another one from the Buckeye welcome to the board! from TEXAS __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

02-15-2008, 12:21 PM	#18
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Another one from the Buckeye Welcome From Knoxville Tn!!!

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