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TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-24-2010, 10:10 PM

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-25-2010, 11:23 PM

Unfortunately, I've been spending way too much time sharing a seat with my ass instead of a wrench with my hand. Finally got some days off of work and school along with the actual motivation to try and get this thing done. I've got to finish up the underside of the hood (heat shield and paint) along with getting the final assembly together for paint. Once the trucks painted here in the next few weeks it's going to the local tire store to have the wheel studs, brake work, and wheels/tires put on. Then it's on to the house for all of the mechanical/finish work and the interior/stereo. But I'm sure that it won't be nearly as quick as that sounds. I've got a stainless flush-mount gas cap on the way from Horkey's and have a few tings that I hope I can get my hands on here soon too.

thepartsguy · 01-26-2010, 12:07 AM

Lookin great! I love that color

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-26-2010, 12:34 PM

Thanks man!

jason65 · 01-26-2010, 01:37 PM

Looking good dude.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-26-2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks Jason!

Seeing the gas tank from the rear is making me think of building a rectangular skid-plate style cover that surrounds it and cleans up the rear cause that tank's just ugly. Or maybe paint it black. I'm ready to get those exhaust tips and rims on there too.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-26-2010, 02:48 PM

Sinister-65 · 01-26-2010, 09:05 PM

twiggy sent you a pm on a steel hood

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-27-2010, 05:05 PM

Thanks Sinister!

jgh64pkup · 01-27-2010, 11:53 PM

lookin good

creep · 01-28-2010, 10:26 AM

Good to see some progress again. That color is awesome.

66coffin · 01-28-2010, 02:29 PM

hey twig i saw in your early photos you have a brass top radiator, those are sweet where can i get one??

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-28-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys! Glad that you're digging the color.

And 66coffin, the radiator is actually the one that I had with the truck. My gradpa had put it on years ago and when I found it to be in good condition I cleaned off all of it's chipping paint to find a copper finish. Once I found that I just sanded all the old black coating off and did a light clearcoat of Hi-Heat paint.

**Captainfab** · 01-29-2010, 01:16 AM

All your older OEM style radiators are constructed with brass tanks and copper cores. They're usually painted black and or covered in grime.

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Originally Posted by 66coffin

hey twig i saw in your early photos you have a brass top radiator, those are sweet where can i get one??

lonestarluck · 01-29-2010, 01:35 AM

I like the color nice work!!

66coffin · 01-29-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

All your older OEM style radiators are constructed with brass tanks and copper cores. They're usually painted black and or covered in grime.

thanks Cap, you're always helping me out on every thread i get on!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-30-2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66coffin

hey twig i saw in your early photos you have a brass top radiator, those are sweet where can i get one??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

All your older OEM style radiators are constructed with brass tanks and copper cores. They're usually painted black and or covered in grime.

Thanks Cap!

**Captainfab** · 01-30-2010, 12:27 AM

No problem guys....that's just part of being a member of this great forum, helping others.

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Originally Posted by 66coffin

thanks Cap, you're always helping me out on every thread i get on!

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Thanks Cap!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-30-2010, 02:20 PM

Man, I hate waiting for parts. That gas cap is going to take a few more days.

Mordachai · 01-31-2010, 03:29 PM

twiggy, it's looking great!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-02-2010, 07:40 PM

Got some more work done on the truck. Cut the liner for the underside of the hood to fit where I wanted it but I'm going to wait to attach it until after I am able to finish sanding and painting up the underside.

72BlckButy · 02-02-2010, 07:44 PM

Nice progress Twiggy, love the color choice.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-02-2010, 07:51 PM

And the part came in too! Ordered it on Friday and in came in this morning. $50 at Horkey's and I must say that it was worth it. Great looking part! It has a small, stainless dogbone-style key so that it is lockable and also includes stainless wood screws.

Should get it installed on Friday or at some point this weekend.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-02-2010, 07:52 PM

Thanks Nate!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-05-2010, 08:55 PM

No real progress since the last pics were loaded. Planning on finishing all of the prep work and adjustments this weekend and painting next weekend. Hopefully it'll happen for real this time.

01-24-2010, 10:10 PM	#326
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-25-2010, 11:23 PM	#327
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Updates for the '63! Unfortunately, I've been spending way too much time sharing a seat with my ass instead of a wrench with my hand. Finally got some days off of work and school along with the actual motivation to try and get this thing done. I've got to finish up the underside of the hood (heat shield and paint) along with getting the final assembly together for paint. Once the trucks painted here in the next few weeks it's going to the local tire store to have the wheel studs, brake work, and wheels/tires put on. Then it's on to the house for all of the mechanical/finish work and the interior/stereo. But I'm sure that it won't be nearly as quick as that sounds. I've got a stainless flush-mount gas cap on the way from Horkey's and have a few tings that I hope I can get my hands on here soon too. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-26-2010, 12:07 AM	#328
thepartsguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kalispell, MT. Posts: 90	Re: My Truck Lookin great! I love that color

01-26-2010, 12:34 PM	#329
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks man! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-26-2010, 01:37 PM	#330
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My Truck Looking good dude.

01-26-2010, 02:34 PM	#331
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Jason! Seeing the gas tank from the rear is making me think of building a rectangular skid-plate style cover that surrounds it and cleans up the rear cause that tank's just ugly. Or maybe paint it black. I'm ready to get those exhaust tips and rims on there too. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-26-2010, 02:48 PM	#332
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-26-2010, 09:05 PM	#333
Sinister-65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 93	Re: My Truck twiggy sent you a pm on a steel hood __________________ Its easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission.

01-27-2010, 05:05 PM	#334
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Sinister! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-27-2010, 11:53 PM	#335
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01-28-2010, 10:26 AM	#336
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: My Truck Good to see some progress again. That color is awesome. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-28-2010, 02:29 PM	#337
66coffin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: diamond bar, calif. Posts: 206	Re: My Truck hey twig i saw in your early photos you have a brass top radiator, those are sweet where can i get one?? __________________ '66 c10ish straight 292 power!

01-28-2010, 09:08 PM	#338
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks guys! Glad that you're digging the color. And 66coffin, the radiator is actually the one that I had with the truck. My gradpa had put it on years ago and when I found it to be in good condition I cleaned off all of it's chipping paint to find a copper finish. Once I found that I just sanded all the old black coating off and did a light clearcoat of Hi-Heat paint. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-29-2010, 01:35 AM	#340
lonestarluck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 52	Re: My Truck I like the color nice work!!

01-30-2010, 02:20 PM	#344
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Man, I hate waiting for parts. That gas cap is going to take a few more days. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks



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01-31-2010, 03:29 PM	#345
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: My Truck twiggy, it's looking great!

02-02-2010, 07:40 PM	#346
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Got some more work done on the truck. Cut the liner for the underside of the hood to fit where I wanted it but I'm going to wait to attach it until after I am able to finish sanding and painting up the underside. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 02-02-2010 at 07:41 PM.

02-02-2010, 07:44 PM	#347
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My Truck Nice progress Twiggy, love the color choice. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-02-2010, 07:51 PM	#348
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Finally! And the part came in too! Ordered it on Friday and in came in this morning. $50 at Horkey's and I must say that it was worth it. Great looking part! It has a small, stainless dogbone-style key so that it is lockable and also includes stainless wood screws. Should get it installed on Friday or at some point this weekend. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 02-02-2010 at 07:53 PM.

02-02-2010, 07:52 PM	#349
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Nate! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

04-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#350
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck No real progress since the last pics were loaded. Planning on finishing all of the prep work and adjustments this weekend and painting next weekend. Hopefully it'll happen for real this time. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

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