Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'63MurderTruck · 11-21-2014, 04:06 PM

This is my 15 year old son Garrett's 1st car/truck. I'm very proud of my son, he's a great young man with a heart of gold. I'm excited to share this build build with him, it will be a lifelong memory for us both and mark his 'rite of passage', as he graduates from boyhood to manhood.

He wants a 'murdered out' (blacked out), drag truck look. Me and his mother have agreed to help him achieve that 'look': paint/interior/tires & wheels.

However, it will be up to him to work and save to furnish the go part of the equation: motor/tranny/rearend. Currently it has a 250 straight 6, 3-on-the-tree, and a stock 12 bolt rearend. He eventually wants to upgrade to a rat motor, four-on-the-floor, and Dana rearend.

Here is Garrett's 1963 C-140 Stepside:

'63MurderTruck · 11-21-2014, 04:08 PM

Front View & Motor

'63MurderTruck · 11-21-2014, 04:10 PM

Interior

'63MurderTruck · 11-21-2014, 04:11 PM

Rear View

Grizz1963 · 11-21-2014, 05:22 PM

WELCOME !!!

It is so pleasing to suddenly see a bunch of youngsters come onto the board.

Your boy seems to have a vision, which makes reaching the goal a lot easier.

There is a lot of info and knowledge on this board.

Ohhhh, and remember, most of us love photos.

Jeff La · 11-21-2014, 11:49 PM

Looks like a great start

Bomp · 11-22-2014, 12:38 AM

Looks like you have a nice truck for your father/son project.

I hope the best for the both of you.

Sub'd

Ta2Don · 11-22-2014, 09:34 AM

I can only echo the previous comments...

Great Family project… Parenting Done Right!!!

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-23-2014, 06:53 PM

X2 on great family project. I'm 15 as well...tell him I said there's another 15 year old here as well and hi for me....That little 250 can be made into a v8 threat if your son is interested...for proof...check into my build thread as I am currently hotrodding a 292 I6 that should be done real soon. Diggin the plans and look forward to the build.

dwcardfan · 11-23-2014, 07:19 PM

Looks like a great project for yall.

Good luck with the build and keep us posted.

'63MurderTruck · 12-02-2014, 09:32 PM

We got Garrett's instrument cluster assembled.
Baby steps...

**TJ's Chevy** · 12-03-2014, 12:38 AM

Progress.

'63MurderTruck · 01-05-2015, 12:51 AM

We recently purchased this TH350 Transmission

'63MurderTruck · 01-05-2015, 12:53 AM

B&M shifter

'63MurderTruck · 03-31-2015, 09:36 PM

Okay, we're finally ready to start the real work.

First things first...

We're installing the Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission, and B&M Shifter. Also, getting the old straight 6 running smoothly. New brakes. Checking and or replacing all the brake lines, filters, fluids, spark plugs, plug wires, cap, etc...

The fuel tank in the cab bothers me (safety concerns), does anyone have any advice on relocating the fuel tank? (Please keep in mind that this is a micro "budget" project).

I've included a couple of new photos of the cab, we removed the bench seat. I'm having a couple of riser/brackets made for the bucket seats.

**clemdaddy** · 04-01-2015, 08:40 AM

great father/son project... floors and rockers look to be solid and that dash cluster is killer and perfect for the theme of your truck.

welcome to you both. its a great place to be...

1963c-10 · 04-01-2015, 08:44 AM

Nice progress and the floor doesn't look bad at all. Always fun getting new parts!!

'63MurderTruck · 04-04-2015, 09:13 PM

The small project for the day...

Black door handles. I'll post the finished photos tomorrow.

'63MurderTruck · 04-05-2015, 12:15 AM

Garret's '63 is now know as: IRON CROSS

Later in the build, you'll see why.

Monte's62 · 04-05-2015, 01:06 AM

Nice job dad. I hope you and Garrett have a blast.

'63MurderTruck · 04-05-2015, 06:02 PM

Happy with how the door handles turned out, I think they'll look great once the truck is painted flat black.

'63MurderTruck · 04-29-2015, 09:16 PM

4" Cowl Scoop arrived today.

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-29-2015, 11:04 PM

Here's a great priced rear mount tank from classic parts.

http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-.../#.VUGbvCFVhBc

'63MurderTruck · 05-24-2015, 06:03 PM

Thanks...

We went with the in-bed fuel cell

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Here's a great priced rear mount tank from classic parts.

http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-.../#.VUGbvCFVhBc

Ta2Don · 05-24-2015, 08:52 PM

Nice Call...

11-21-2014, 04:06 PM	#1
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build This is my 15 year old son Garrett's 1st car/truck. I'm very proud of my son, he's a great young man with a heart of gold. I'm excited to share this build build with him, it will be a lifelong memory for us both and mark his 'rite of passage', as he graduates from boyhood to manhood. He wants a 'murdered out' (blacked out), drag truck look. Me and his mother have agreed to help him achieve that 'look': paint/interior/tires & wheels. However, it will be up to him to work and save to furnish the go part of the equation: motor/tranny/rearend. Currently it has a 250 straight 6, 3-on-the-tree, and a stock 12 bolt rearend. He eventually wants to upgrade to a rat motor, four-on-the-floor, and Dana rearend. Here is Garrett's 1963 C-140 Stepside: Attached Images Last edited by '63MurderTruck; 11-21-2014 at 04:15 PM.

11-21-2014, 04:08 PM	#2
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Front View & Motor Attached Images

11-21-2014, 04:10 PM	#3
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Interior Attached Images

11-21-2014, 04:11 PM	#4
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Rear View Attached Images

11-21-2014, 05:22 PM	#5
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,614	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build WELCOME !!! It is so pleasing to suddenly see a bunch of youngsters come onto the board. Your boy seems to have a vision, which makes reaching the goal a lot easier. There is a lot of info and knowledge on this board. Ohhhh, and remember, most of us love photos. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-21-2014, 11:49 PM	#6
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Looks like a great start

11-22-2014, 12:38 AM	#7
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Looks like you have a nice truck for your father/son project. I hope the best for the both of you. Sub'd

11-22-2014, 09:34 AM	#8
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build I can only echo the previous comments... Great Family project… Parenting Done Right!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 05-24-2015 at 08:52 PM. Reason: spelling

11-23-2014, 06:53 PM	#9
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build X2 on great family project. I'm 15 as well...tell him I said there's another 15 year old here as well and hi for me....That little 250 can be made into a v8 threat if your son is interested...for proof...check into my build thread as I am currently hotrodding a 292 I6 that should be done real soon. Diggin the plans and look forward to the build. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-23-2014, 07:19 PM	#10
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Looks like a great project for yall. Good luck with the build and keep us posted. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

12-02-2014, 09:32 PM	#11
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build We got Garrett's instrument cluster assembled. Baby steps... Attached Images

12-03-2014, 12:38 AM	#12
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Progress. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-05-2015, 12:51 AM	#13
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build We recently purchased this TH350 Transmission Attached Images

01-05-2015, 12:53 AM	#14
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build B&M shifter Attached Images

03-31-2015, 09:36 PM	#15
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Okay, we're finally ready to start the real work. First things first... We're installing the Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission, and B&M Shifter. Also, getting the old straight 6 running smoothly. New brakes. Checking and or replacing all the brake lines, filters, fluids, spark plugs, plug wires, cap, etc... The fuel tank in the cab bothers me (safety concerns), does anyone have any advice on relocating the fuel tank? (Please keep in mind that this is a micro "budget" project). I've included a couple of new photos of the cab, we removed the bench seat. I'm having a couple of riser/brackets made for the bucket seats. Attached Images



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04-01-2015, 08:40 AM	#16
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,932	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build great father/son project... floors and rockers look to be solid and that dash cluster is killer and perfect for the theme of your truck. welcome to you both. its a great place to be...

04-01-2015, 08:44 AM	#17
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Nice progress and the floor doesn't look bad at all. Always fun getting new parts!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-04-2015, 09:13 PM	#18
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build The small project for the day... Black door handles. I'll post the finished photos tomorrow. Attached Images

04-05-2015, 12:15 AM	#19
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63-IRON CROSS-Father/Son Build Garret's '63 is now know as: IRON CROSS Later in the build, you'll see why.

04-05-2015, 01:06 AM	#20
Monte's62 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Ga Posts: 308	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Nice job dad. I hope you and Garrett have a blast.

04-05-2015, 06:02 PM	#21
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Happy with how the door handles turned out, I think they'll look great once the truck is painted flat black. Attached Images

04-29-2015, 09:16 PM	#22
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build 4" Cowl Scoop arrived today. Attached Images

04-29-2015, 11:04 PM	#23
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Here's a great priced rear mount tank from classic parts. http://www.classicparts.com/1963-66-.../#.VUGbvCFVhBc __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-24-2015, 08:52 PM	#25
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Garrett's '63 Stepside -- Murder Truck -- Build Nice Call... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

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