My 63 farm truck build thread

[Tx Firefighter]

After driving it a couple hundred miles, the oil consumption seems to be fixed, fuel economy has doubled and it's still hitting on all 8 cylinders. Looks like I had a bad intake after all.

[joe231]

Glad to hear you figured it out and got it fixed!
Nice work!

[VA72C10]

Glad it's working better for you. Better running and better fuel mileage is a good deal because I know you really use this thing. Congrats!

[Tx Firefighter]

These pictures are kind of weak (iphone), but when returning from a call earlier I was looking at the truck in the parking lot of the station. Three days of rainy weather have aged the rack nicely. It looks like it belongs now. I will shoot some better pictures when I get home to the real camera.

[ERASER5]

Inquiring minds want to know, Where is the tire rack going now? That thing is way too nice to not to use.

[Tx Firefighter]

I threw it into the scrap pile actually.

[SCOTI]

What's the wheel update?

[ERASER5]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I threw it into the scrap pile actually.

You did WHAT? I mean I know it is your call, but, that was a nice piece.

[tommyd241]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

You did WHAT? I mean I know it is your call, but, that was a nice piece.

I know right? You wanna sell it?

[Tx Firefighter]

Scoti, I do not like the current wheels so I am going to powdercoat a set of rallys and get a pair of bigger front tires for them too. Not sexy to most but for some reason I just disike the current wheels
a lot.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Scoti, I do not like the current wheels
so I am going to powdercoat a set
of rallys and get a pair of bigger front tires for them too. Not sexy
to most but for some reason I just disike the current wheels
a lot.

Call me when you get a chance.

[DPowers]

I have a big truck grill like that and I was playing around in my head about how to modify it. Maybe something with aluminum or ss rods. I wanted to keep the bowtie and the Chevrolet letters both...

[joe231]

I for one am glad you are going with ralleys, I think they will look much better. What color are you going with?
Have you thought about ditching the baby moons and running just the chrome wheels?

[N2TRUX]

Rallies? That's dissapointing. Your current wheels look so much better than that.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Rallies? That's dissapointing. Your current wheels look so much better than that.

really?
I guess it is just me but I have never liked the chrome smoothies with baby moons, get rid of the moons or run some different caps and it looks 100% better IMO

[Tx Firefighter]

Joe, the issue with just pulling the caps is that the wheels are dual drilled for multiple bolt patterns so there are 5 unused lug holes under there.

I might pop the caps off today and get a good look at them to see the overall look though.

For some reason, I just have not liked these wheels since I installed them. I completely missed on my "vision" of the final look.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Rallies? That's dissapointing. Your current wheels look so much better than that.

I respect your opinion so I will pose a question to you and others that are reading this thread...

What wheels would you recommend ?

[greg65]

My vote would be for the rallies.

[jgh64pkup]

i think the rallies will look way better
cant wait to see them on

[N2TRUX]

I know I will step on toes here, but I feel rallies are so played out. I'm fine with them on a restored truck because they add to that look. In this case I envision a build that deserves more.

It seems to me that your after the retro work truck look. What would the owner have done if this truck were built a decade or two back. He would have invested a bit of his stash cash on some custom wheels for his pride and joy.

If you don't like the smoothies, a set of aluminum slots would look great but would require maintenance. I think a set of AR Daisy rims would compliment the look and would not be as common as the often used TT II's.

Flame away boys...

[Tx Firefighter]

I'm also still hashing out front tire size. I feel the current 235/60s are too small.

I'm thinking 255/60s but they are on national backorder and I'm not sure if 275/60s will fit under the front being lowered like it is.

[DPowers]

Salt Flats

[Jonboy]

I like the idea of the salt flats, too. Slots are always a good choice, and I am really digging the Crager 390's also (like a Halibrand look). I like the chrome steelies on your truck now, I think rallys would be a step backwards also.

I repainted a set of rallys for my '79, and am still on the fence about them. I have a nice set of 15x8.5 slots, but I don't think they will clear the drop coming up on the front. I have been going back and forth between the Ansen Sprints and Cragar 390's for my truck. I know that it is a whole different era of truck, but I think either would look good, and be reasonably priced.

[cl08]

First off, SWEET RIDE!!!! I dont even like the patina/ orignal look.

My two pennies on the wheels are Torque Thrust D's, 14's in the front 15's in the back since that is the look and period correct wheel. Hell I would go as far as trying to find a red stripe wall tire. I bet you drive too much for some true polyglass.

As for the grill, did you take the 63 grill off? If so I want it!!!! I like the big truck grill with some SS tubing or billet bars, but I love the 63 grill!!! cant beat it. I plan on doing a 63 grill the way Lakeroadster did his. Maybe this will help the big truck grill idea.

[Tx Firefighter]

I appreciate the wheel ideas but they are just too far out of my range financially right now. Salt flats, Daisys, and Torque Thrusts run 200 bucks a wheel or more. I have been cruising every single swap meet with money and my bolt pattern gauge looking for some slots but haven't found any.

I do have a decent set of 6 lug slots but I really haven't wanted to commit to converting to 6 lug. I have a pair of axle shafts but I would have to buy rotors for the front and drums for the rear.