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02-18-2016, 02:09 PM
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The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy....
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
I thought the Pontiac Heaven event was always in April. .
Maybe I should check.
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 Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades.  Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different.  Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac 
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02-18-2016, 03:34 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
It usually is, but I thought he was having trouble with securing dates. I know a lot of the local Pontiac guys are still waiting on a schedule update.
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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02-22-2016, 05:53 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
The extended rear wheel tubs got painted today. Just a couple more small parts and I should be able to start finally putting parts onto the truck and clearing out my office and other creative storage areas...uh, I mean bedrooms.
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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02-27-2016, 05:10 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Polishing continues...
    
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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03-02-2016, 09:10 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
While helping play musical cars in the shop to make room for a couple of collision jobs for my friend, I sneaked a photo of the dash...
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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03-06-2016, 02:14 PM
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The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy....
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Looks great!
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Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac
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03-06-2016, 09:56 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Thanks! Cleared off one shelf of parts...mounted the driver side moldings:
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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03-13-2016, 09:10 AM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
...carefully reassembling the MAR-K hidden link and latch kits...
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03-15-2016, 06:41 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Tailgate finished and tail light housings assembled:
 
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03-15-2016, 06:42 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Looks great. How do you like those latch kits?
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03-15-2016, 06:43 PM
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The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy....
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Looks great
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Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac
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03-15-2016, 06:57 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Thanks! The MAR-K hidden latch kit is one of the best aftermarket parts I've purchased for this build. It solved a huge issue I had with wanting a functional tailgate without the chains. To clear the links, you have to be careful in trimming the sides of the tailgate (you get a template in the kit). Since you trim back past some of the pinch welds, I re-welded the edge.
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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03-18-2016, 10:00 AM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
I got a few small parts back from the anodizer and powder coater yesterday afternoon, so I was able to get some of the cab moldings and trim pieces on, as well as make sure the instrument cluster still fits...
    
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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03-21-2016, 08:45 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Starting to hang the front sheetmetal and will begin aligning everything this coming weekend.
 Then I got a little gift from a buddy in the mail today...I'll have to machine it, but I think I have my column shifter handle.  
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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03-21-2016, 09:53 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
real nice color on the truck and I like what you did to the front fenders .
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04-05-2016, 10:11 AM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Started to arrange and layout the bed wood planks, marking for cuts and notches to accommodate the extended wheel tubs...
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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04-22-2016, 07:15 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
After struggling with finding a decent door weatherstrip (bought one from Steele, tried a friend's Precision) without any possibility of closing and latching my doors, I broke down and ordered a set from Honda. Having gone through the pains of gluing in a weatherstrip before, resisting using glue turned out to be a plus. I was most concerned about fitment and staying put at the top of the door - it fits nice and secure...oh, and I can shut and latch my doors with a single finger.
 
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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04-22-2016, 10:31 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Looks nice, I'm definitely going to use the Honda seals on my truck. Even the original seals don't allow the door to close properly
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04-24-2016, 07:21 AM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
BEAUTIFUL! Luv the color combo!!!
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04-28-2016, 01:16 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Thanks, guys! California Car Cover Co. embroidered the cover...
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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04-28-2016, 08:45 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
After being way over center on my door adjustments trying to make the aftermarket door weatherstrip work, I installed a Honda push-on weatherstrip, removed all of the shims from the hinges, and adjusted all four hinge mounts and striker. Finally, success and the door opens and closes with ease...
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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04-28-2016, 11:32 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Nice, do you mind telling what year and model Honda are they from?
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04-28-2016, 11:57 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
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1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
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05-08-2016, 10:42 AM
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The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy....
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
 Looks great!
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Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac
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05-08-2016, 01:20 PM
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Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
Thanks! Carefully reassembled my access doors after paint. A little sneak peek at the rearend and fuel filler access doors:
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