My 63 farm truck build thread - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jonboy · 04-27-2010, 09:18 AM

Those bear wheels are awesome. I know you are planning on powdercoating them all as different Care Bears too, aren't you?

JohnC · 04-27-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Those bear wheels are awesome. I know you are planning on powdercoating them all as different Care Bears too, aren't you?

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2010, 09:42 AM

I believe the mileage is closer to 13 than 15. The more I drive this truck the more I realize it is simply very unaerodynamic. At 70 you can tell that you're pushing a whole lot of wind versus the 67-72 trucks I've been dealing with so long.

djmachinist · 04-27-2010, 02:39 PM

Man, I love your truck and the build history! Read the build all the way through. I have a friend with a 62 stepside, he is looking for a new gauge face, where did you get yours?

Dale

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2010, 03:23 PM

I don't know of anyone who makes a new lens for the cluster so I polished an old extra one of mine for a long time.

SCOTI · 04-27-2010, 05:04 PM

Done any PC-ing lately?

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2010, 07:26 PM

I coated four days in the last week full time.

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2010, 07:43 PM

Well, I got tired of the big truck grille real quick for some reason so I swapped back to the 63 one. I'm all loaded up and leaving for the big Pate swap meet. I'm going to be out there from Wednesday through Sunday trying to hawk some powdercoated parts off for tire money so I can get the Ronal Teddy Bear wheels on.

Yes, those are tables and grilles on top of the rack headed for the swap. It may be ugly but that rack does the job...

SCOTI · 04-27-2010, 07:58 PM

Hhmmm.... I like both grilles. The correct one does fit the truck 'better' IMO.
Maybe that big truck grille would work on a 64

?

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2010, 08:02 PM

Scoti, I will have it for you at the swap meet if you want it for your truck.

SCOTI · 04-27-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Scoti, I will have it for you at the swap meet if you want it for your truck.

joe231 · 04-27-2010, 11:38 PM

I really did like the big truck grill on there, but you can't hardly beat a '63 grill....I think it is my favorite!

You gonna be at the swap meet all weekend? I think the family and I might come check it out.

Tx Firefighter · 04-28-2010, 05:35 AM

Big Joe, I'm gonna be setting up this morning and camping there until Sunday about noon.

joe231 · 04-28-2010, 07:34 AM

Right on Kevin!
Hopefully we will see you there.

McC_65_91 · 04-29-2010, 01:11 AM

i like the big truck grille too, its unique, i agree it would look cool if you could put the CHEVROLET sign from the top in the midddle of it. I do like th 63s as well, my favorite is the GMCs tho, i got a 65

72BlckButy · 04-29-2010, 02:34 PM

Looks good all loaded up and ready to roll Kevin... good luck selling over the weekend!

ruffrida2005 · 04-29-2010, 07:41 PM

What city is the swap meet in?

SCOTI · 04-29-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

What city is the swap meet in?

Ft.Worth @ Tx Motor Speedway.

ruffrida2005 · 04-29-2010, 09:27 PM

cool cool, i'm only 2 hours away, but i'm running 104 fever so I dont think i'll be there.

**N2TRUX** · 04-30-2010, 09:37 AM

Looks like its ready to work Kevin. Y'all got rain in the forecast, so travel safe and stay dry.

Bazooka · 04-30-2010, 01:33 PM

Hard to beat that 63 grill. The big truck grill looks good too but would probably be best on a 4-5-6 truck.

SCOTI · 05-01-2010, 01:18 PM

I finally got to see TX's farm-truck in person.

Very straight body w/the exception of the hood. He started working the dent out but ran out of time (so far, so good though). He's done quality work & it shows. I can't wait to see the 'new' stuff he's working on. He also gave some good info for some of the interior stuff I want to do on mine (complete door window re-vamps).

*lakeroadster* · 05-01-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It seems like the grille is unanimous.

I have been lurking and didn't want to be a naysayer.... Good choice going back to the '63 grille, old school rules.

And the John Deere front plate is spot on!

SCOTI · 05-02-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I have been lurking and didn't want to be a naysayer.... Good choice going back to the '63 grille, old school rules.

And the John Deere front plate is spot on!

The John Deere plate is cool! As for the 63 grille vs. the 64 commercial grille debate.... I permanently solved that dilemma for TX on Friday night

.

joe231 · 05-02-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The John Deere plate is cool! As for the 63 grille vs. the 64 commercial grille debate.... I permanently solved that dilemma for TX on Friday night

.

I don't know about permanent,

that guy changes his mind more than my wife

04-27-2010, 09:18 AM	#351
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Those bear wheels are awesome. I know you are planning on powdercoating them all as different Care Bears too, aren't you? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-27-2010, 09:42 AM	#353
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I believe the mileage is closer to 13 than 15. The more I drive this truck the more I realize it is simply very unaerodynamic. At 70 you can tell that you're pushing a whole lot of wind versus the 67-72 trucks I've been dealing with so long. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2010, 02:39 PM	#354
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Man, I love your truck and the build history! Read the build all the way through. I have a friend with a 62 stepside, he is looking for a new gauge face, where did you get yours? Dale __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-27-2010, 03:23 PM	#355
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I don't know of anyone who makes a new lens for the cluster so I polished an old extra one of mine for a long time. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2010, 05:04 PM	#356
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Done any PC-ing lately? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-27-2010, 07:26 PM	#357
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I coated four days in the last week full time. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2010, 07:43 PM	#358
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Well, I got tired of the big truck grille real quick for some reason so I swapped back to the 63 one. I'm all loaded up and leaving for the big Pate swap meet. I'm going to be out there from Wednesday through Sunday trying to hawk some powdercoated parts off for tire money so I can get the Ronal Teddy Bear wheels on. Yes, those are tables and grilles on top of the rack headed for the swap. It may be ugly but that rack does the job... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2010, 07:58 PM	#359
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Hhmmm.... I like both grilles. The correct one does fit the truck 'better' IMO. Maybe that big truck grille would work on a 64 ? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-27-2010, 08:02 PM	#360
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Scoti, I will have it for you at the swap meet if you want it for your truck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2010, 11:38 PM	#362
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I really did like the big truck grill on there, but you can't hardly beat a '63 grill....I think it is my favorite! You gonna be at the swap meet all weekend? I think the family and I might come check it out. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-28-2010, 05:35 AM	#363
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Big Joe, I'm gonna be setting up this morning and camping there until Sunday about noon. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-28-2010, 07:34 AM	#364
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Right on Kevin! Hopefully we will see you there. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-29-2010, 01:11 AM	#365
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread i like the big truck grille too, its unique, i agree it would look cool if you could put the CHEVROLET sign from the top in the midddle of it. I do like th 63s as well, my favorite is the GMCs tho, i got a 65

04-29-2010, 02:34 PM	#366
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Looks good all loaded up and ready to roll Kevin... good luck selling over the weekend! __________________ -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)

04-29-2010, 07:41 PM	#367
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04-29-2010, 09:27 PM	#369
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread cool cool, i'm only 2 hours away, but i'm running 104 fever so I dont think i'll be there. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-30-2010, 09:37 AM	#370
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Looks like its ready to work Kevin. Y'all got rain in the forecast, so travel safe and stay dry. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-30-2010, 01:33 PM	#371
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Hard to beat that 63 grill. The big truck grill looks good too but would probably be best on a 4-5-6 truck.

05-01-2010, 01:18 PM	#372
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I finally got to see TX's farm-truck in person. Very straight body w/the exception of the hood. He started working the dent out but ran out of time (so far, so good though). He's done quality work & it shows. I can't wait to see the 'new' stuff he's working on. He also gave some good info for some of the interior stuff I want to do on mine (complete door window re-vamps). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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