1963 C-10 SWB BBW Fleetside in NC

[TJ's Chevy]

Looks good!!! Have a fun 4th!

[1963c-10]

Thanks TJ. You too man....be safe.

[1963c-10]

Also a few pics of the fleetside. Got the front end moved over from the stepside. It will have to come off again, but not until the stepside is mechanically moving again.

All clearance issues seem good, minus exhaust, which I believe we have figured out with the horse shoe mount.

Got the alternator bracket back from Captainfab....and great work!!!!
Bolted up just fine and the machined areas clear just fine. I will have to make a spacer for the top bracket to the alternator..no biggie. And looks like i'll have to go to a v8 alternator pulley as the I6 pulley is about 1/2" off, but has that spacer built onto the pulley.

[1963c-10]

Few pics of the alternator set up

[markeb01]

Other than the beautiful finish, that alternator bracket could pass for factory. Nice fit.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Other than the beautiful finish, that alternator bracket could pass for factory. Nice fit.

Yeah, the 348/409 forum is to thank for the bracket modification and thanks to Captainfab for his skills.

The chrome will go away in the long run and it'll be painted as I want a stock appearance to the engine. Not worried if the bracket is correct, but it'll be painted like the originals. It just needs to be functional for the alternator.

[1963c-10]

Sorry about the double pics....just realized I posted some of the new parts for the fleetside on the wrong build. Picked up a factory shroud, 4 way hazards and a deluxe seat donar for the truck. Will convert the seat to a 63 deluxe seat. Shroud fits in nicely.

[TJ's Chevy]

Nice find on the parts!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Nice find on the parts!

Thanks TJ. Slowly but surely it'll pull together. Some nice additions to a bare bones truck!

[Ta2Don]

Nice Score on the Parts...
And that bracket is Very Nice!!!

[1963c-10]

Thanks Don. I can only take a little credit on the mount. The concept was from the 348/409 guys, I did the work I could on the mount and Captainfab did the rest. But came out exactly as I wanted/needed it.

[1963c-10]

The OEM rear bumper brackets came in from a forum member last night. In great shape too, looks like the original paint. They will be nice additions to the truck.

Also got the new parking brake cable as the PO decided it was easier to take bolt cutters to than unbolt from the frame.

[1963c-10]

The day/night mirror head arrived last night too. Took around 15min and polished up the stainless steel real nice. The mirror head arm is heavily pitted, so I won't use it, I have another oem arm that is in much better shape. This should help looking out that BBW as the little mirror head doesn't do much for the big glass.

Finally getting the parts room cleaned out some with all the stuff going on the stepside, but now looks like its filling with fleetside parts.

[1963c-10]

More parts enroute:
1960 sail panels that except the back cab trim
got a factory gauge cluster w/8000 dixco tach
more seals and gaskets for doors & weatherstripping

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

More parts enroute:
1960 sail panels that except the back cab trim
got a factory gauge cluster w/8000 dixco tach
more seals and gaskets for doors & weatherstripping

i too have found a tach sir, any movement on the original seat cover???? ps i picked up some sprial shocks also...

[pimpston65]

also i had to have em...

[1963c-10]

Took the cluster apart to clean, lube and inspect gauges. Just took a dry paintbrush to knock off the dust and a dab of toothpaste to polish up the lens and remove the overspray Will take some minor work to mount this vintage dixco, but I think it looks right at home in there. This will be a nice addition to this build. Will paint the bezel once I solidify color. But I think for an hours work it looks pretty good. The black bezel I've had, just tossed it on since it was already cleaned up.
Old coffee can makes great storage bin for harness and small parts.

[Ta2Don]

Gauge Cluster looks Sweet with the Tach mounted...
Those coffee cans make great Storage bins... Got lots of them full of all kinds of stuff...

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Gauge Cluster looks Sweet with the Tach mounted...
Those coffee cans make great Storage bins... Got lots of them full of all kinds of stuff...

Thanks...still nèed to trim the backing plate, but th hat wont be too bad

I use the cans for tons of projects.

[Bomp]

Gauges cleaned up great.
Not sure if you're familiar with theastronaut but I followed step by step on my gauges and they came out sweet.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562983

Can't wait to see all your goodies gettin installed.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Gauges cleaned up great.
Not sure if you're familiar with theastronaut but I followed step by step on my gauges and they came out sweet.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...br /> t=562983

Can't wait to see all your goodies gettin installed.

Ive seen the thread. Ive done a few standard clusters and one other gauge cluster. I just want to clean it, not restore...its in great shape

[1963c-10]

Nice stash of parts pimpston65....did you get the two rear end mounts for the overload springs?

Haven't gotten to do anything with the seat yet, but I knew it would be a few months out. I need to order some more material from SMS. I think I have enough vinyl left over to take care of the color.

Did you still need the spiral shocks I have? No problem either way, just let me know and I'll get them off this week.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice stash of parts pimpston65....did you get the two rear end mounts for the overload springs?

Haven't gotten to do anything with the seat yet, but I knew it would be a few months out. I need to order some more material from SMS. I think I have enough vinyl left over to take care of the color.

Did you still need the spiral shocks I have? No problem either way, just let me know and I'll get them off this week.

yup plates are there, just not in the picture. no worries on the shocks as i have a full set of NOS ones now. im done buying parts for awhile,, im lying if something catches my eye, and i have the $$$ its on!!!

[1963c-10]

Is your truck a short bed or long? I found that some minor work is required to fit the auxiliary springs on the short bed. Just a little trimming on the end of the outer bumper brackets where the mount to the frame. Think it was around 3/8" I had to trim off...but other than that they are bolt and play.

[1963c-10]

Found a NOS 63 farm truck plate still in the matching original envelope today for the fleetside. These plates are very tough to find and especially in NOS. Will be a nice addition to the fleetside.