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crazyhenryj · 01-15-2014, 08:14 AM

Doobie, I had the same one in my 61 apache 10 truck and it worked pretty good on my T350. The bend of the shaft would hit the seat in Low and be close to the dash if I tried to angle it forward so, I found my self shifting with my hand on the seat and it worked.
I had a little tiki head which looked cool painted flake red to match the steering wheel which was the same as yours.

chakah · 01-15-2014, 08:32 AM

...shifter looks sweet brotha

doobiebro · 01-16-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyhenryj

Doobie, I had the same one in my 61 apache 10 truck and it worked pretty good on my T350. The bend of the shaft would hit the seat in Low and be close to the dash if I tried to angle it forward so, I found my self shifting with my hand on the seat and it worked.
I had a little tiki head which looked cool painted flake red to match the steering wheel which was the same as yours.

Kool crazyhenry..good taste

I mounted it all the way to the front and with the bench seat shell I have laying there no hitting issues at all. Thanks for your input...

doobiebro · 01-16-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chakah

...shifter looks sweet brotha

Thanks brutha

When am I gonna see your panel busy man?

3 On Da Tree · 01-18-2014, 12:23 PM

Had one in my 66 Burb. Only problem I had was at 65MPH. Hit a pothole. Shifter was too top heavy and slammed into reverse. Kids in the back seat went flying. Made a stubby out of it after that.

doobiebro · 01-22-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 On Da Tree

Had one in my 66 Burb. Only problem I had was at 65MPH. Hit a pothole. Shifter was too top heavy and slammed into reverse. Kids in the back seat went flying. Made a stubby out of it after that.

Wow.. Will keep this in mind.

doobiebro · 02-17-2014, 11:42 PM

Found me a complete front serpentine belt bracket assy from a 95 suburban for $100.00 bucks.. Spent the weekend cleaning, sandblasting and added some powder coat paint.. Will take pics on the final assembly..

1963c-10 · 02-24-2014, 04:44 PM

Nice job on the powder coating

ABNGRNT13 · 02-27-2014, 09:42 AM

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Thanx gostranger! Believe me your burp is more like eye candy compare to mine..

Dash with new wiper, ignition switch, and guages....Done! Engine compartment painted and ready for drive train install...Done!

Would love to find out where that overflow came from. I could use three right now.

ChevyFreak60 · 04-16-2014, 06:28 PM

Any updates bro?

CaliberNick · 04-28-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

Well it was time for the shifter for the 350 transmission. I have installed in the past Lokar, Gennie, and now American Shifter.. From the 3 my favorite by far is the Gennie 23" swan leg for my 700R4 I have on my 60 truck. Installation on the American Shifter was easy and very universal.. Anybody like to share any comments on American Shifter Co. product? Here's a blurry pic..sorry..

Very cool project you have going on here. I am looking to do a similar build with my '62. I am looking at getting a shifter just like you have pictured. Is that the 23" double bend in your photo? That is just about the same height that I am looking for. Why is the Gennie your favorite? I stumbled upon the Lokar ones and like their other products, but would be willing to try out other companies based on the opinions here. Sorry for all the questions, Much Appreciated.

doobiebro · 04-28-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

Any updates bro?

Pics comming soon Freak60..

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Originally Posted by CaliberNick

Very cool project you have going on here. I am looking to do a similar build with my '62. I am looking at getting a shifter just like you have pictured. Is that the 23" double bend in your photo? That is just about the same height that I am looking for. Why is the Gennie your favorite? I stumbled upon the Lokar ones and like their other products, but would be willing to try out other companies based on the opinions here. Sorry for all the questions, Much Appreciated.

I like the Gennie better and I like the quality better..going strong for 3 yrs with no problems..Also like the way it detents out of park by pushing it to the left to unlock it from park..here are sum pics of the Gennie shifter 23" swan leg on my 60 stepper..

doobiebro · 04-28-2014, 05:53 PM

Another old pic with no drive train.. udated pics soon..

CaliberNick · 04-28-2014, 06:10 PM

Thanks for the quick answer, I forgot to mention I'd rather not have one where you have to push a button to shift it in and out of gears, but rather one where you move it to the side, thus allowing the use of just about any shift knob too.

doobiebro · 05-05-2014, 12:07 AM

Finished up the wiring on the engine, install all the front engine accessories, and a new radiator..

doobiebro · 05-05-2014, 12:13 AM

New radiator and fabbed trans cooler..

chakah · 05-05-2014, 07:40 AM

wow, sweet motor bro, chingon!!!

doobiebro · 11-30-2018, 06:32 PM

Long time since I posted here. It breaks my heart but I need to continue with this great forum. Sad new and pics coming soon..

doobiebro · 12-03-2018, 11:04 AM

2 Summers ago I transported the panel to a friends back yard shop across the street. My friend who was unemployed at that time took the project with his father. Body work was very slow but the owner was in no hurry.

doobiebro · 12-07-2018, 06:18 PM

I never forget the day I was coming back home from town 2 yrs ago and at a distance I see huge smoke in the sky. As I'm getting closer I get a phone call from my brother in law and tells me there is a big fire and explosion across the street.
2 days later me and the owner saw this.

**Captainfab** · 12-08-2018, 12:35 AM

That is absolutely heartbreaking

**Llay R. Rac** · 12-08-2018, 07:25 PM

I read this last night before bed, I had nightmares of burning trucks.
The first thing i did this morning was make sure all my fire extinguishers were where they should be.

doobiebro · 12-09-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That is absolutely heartbreaking

It sure was Captainfab. All them years of hard work and sweat! All though it wasn't my doing I felt it was my fault

doobiebro · 12-10-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac

I read this last night before bed, I had nightmares of burning trucks.
The first thing i did this morning was make sure all my fire extinguishers were where they should be.

Llay I did the same thing after what happened. I installed 2 fire extinguishers at my Shop. My shop is not finished but is completed on the exterior.

01-15-2014, 08:14 AM	#26
crazyhenryj Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: St Augustine FL Posts: 17	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Doobie, I had the same one in my 61 apache 10 truck and it worked pretty good on my T350. The bend of the shaft would hit the seat in Low and be close to the dash if I tried to angle it forward so, I found my self shifting with my hand on the seat and it worked. I had a little tiki head which looked cool painted flake red to match the steering wheel which was the same as yours.

01-15-2014, 08:32 AM	#27
chakah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: El Paso, Tx. Posts: 283	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck ...shifter looks sweet brotha __________________ "El Jerry" '03 3500 Duramax dually '96 1500 ext. cab Chevy '66 swb C-10 '63 Panel '60 VW vert '56 VW vert

01-18-2014, 12:23 PM	#30
3 On Da Tree Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vadnais Heights MN Posts: 68	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Had one in my 66 Burb. Only problem I had was at 65MPH. Hit a pothole. Shifter was too top heavy and slammed into reverse. Kids in the back seat went flying. Made a stubby out of it after that.

02-17-2014, 11:42 PM	#32
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Found me a complete front serpentine belt bracket assy from a 95 suburban for $100.00 bucks.. Spent the weekend cleaning, sandblasting and added some powder coat paint.. Will take pics on the final assembly.. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

02-24-2014, 04:44 PM	#33
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Nice job on the powder coating __________________ 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

04-16-2014, 06:28 PM	#35
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Any updates bro? __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

04-28-2014, 05:53 PM	#38
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Another old pic with no drive train.. udated pics soon.. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

04-28-2014, 06:10 PM	#39
CaliberNick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 42	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Thanks for the quick answer, I forgot to mention I'd rather not have one where you have to push a button to shift it in and out of gears, but rather one where you move it to the side, thus allowing the use of just about any shift knob too. __________________ Daily Driver: Dodge Caliber SRT4 Sunday Cruiser: '69 Camaro Convertible Project Car: '62 Panel Build Thread

05-05-2014, 12:07 AM	#40
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Finished up the wiring on the engine, install all the front engine accessories, and a new radiator.. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

05-05-2014, 12:13 AM	#41
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck New radiator and fabbed trans cooler.. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

05-05-2014, 07:40 AM	#42
chakah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: El Paso, Tx. Posts: 283	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck wow, sweet motor bro, chingon!!! __________________ "El Jerry" '03 3500 Duramax dually '96 1500 ext. cab Chevy '66 swb C-10 '63 Panel '60 VW vert '56 VW vert

11-30-2018, 06:32 PM	#43
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck Long time since I posted here. It breaks my heart but I need to continue with this great forum. Sad new and pics coming soon.. __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-03-2018, 11:04 AM	#44
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck 2 Summers ago I transported the panel to a friends back yard shop across the street. My friend who was unemployed at that time took the project with his father. Body work was very slow but the owner was in no hurry. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-07-2018, 06:18 PM	#45
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck I never forget the day I was coming back home from town 2 yrs ago and at a distance I see huge smoke in the sky. As I'm getting closer I get a phone call from my brother in law and tells me there is a big fire and explosion across the street. 2 days later me and the owner saw this. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-08-2018, 12:35 AM	#46
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck That is absolutely heartbreaking __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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12-08-2018, 07:25 PM	#47
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: 1963 C-10 panel shop truck I read this last night before bed, I had nightmares of burning trucks. The first thing i did this morning was make sure all my fire extinguishers were where they should be. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

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