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creep · 04-05-2010, 09:41 PM

Good luck with the paint. Make sure you take plenty of pics (hopefully in focus this time, the macro setting is for close-ups

).

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-06-2010, 09:14 AM

Yeah I still havent figured out all the parts of that camera.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-16-2010, 06:53 PM

Well I got my first weekend off in 5 months so I was able to finally get to the shop and see what was happening with the truck. We had to loosen the bolts and tweak the bed a little bit because it was sitting a little crooked. Need to order some more spacers for the bed to line it all up and install the fuel cap in the wood, clean it, and reseal it with some Thompsons. Luckily Doug and Mike have been getting work done on it even though I haven't. I got these pics today while Mike was painting most of the parts and talked me into painting the grill in SOM to match the body instead of painting it a metallic black. The biggest offset will be the chrome wheels and some black trim pieces including the front end's GMC lettering which I think will look just fine.

**Captainfab** · 05-17-2010, 12:34 AM

Cool.....it's good to see some progress. Been wondering what happend to ya.....just life it sounds like.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-17-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Cool.....it's good to see some progress. Been wondering what happend to ya.....just life it sounds like.

Yeah life definitely happened. I'm glad to finally see it moving along again. It was killing me that all that hard work was doing a backslide because of this wonderful Florida moisture. It's almost sealed up though, luckily.

Strodder · 05-17-2010, 12:03 PM

Nice progress. I need to get going again too.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-17-2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks Dennis! Man, I feel like the most useless guy in the world when it comes to that truck here lately. I've been slacking too much. I just keep looking at the stacks of polished wheels and tires in my shop and it reminds me that I need to get in gear so I can finally get them on there and see how it all looks.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-25-2010, 08:38 AM

Here's some good pics of the bumper, grille, tailgate, and cowl cover sitting in the sun after a few coats of paint and clear. Also got the steering column in on Sunday and figured out that the fuel fill will have to go through the right wheel tub which I'll get to at some point this week.

And here's a close up in the sun. And creep, I finally found that macro setting, so ya'll enjoy.

creep · 05-25-2010, 08:46 AM

Looks gorgeous...and in focus!

Have you mounted your tailgate latches yet? I'm considering using the same ones and I'm curious how they look and fit.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-25-2010, 08:52 AM

And here's a macro shot of that Horkey's Gas cap. Comes with a dogbone-style key but I have that stored away with the truck keys for safe keeping.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-25-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Looks gorgeous...and in focus!

Have you mounted your tailgate latches yet? I'm considering using the same ones and I'm curious how they look and fit.

The latches aren't mounted up yet but that should also be done on this coming Sunday. So if I can get that up there, I'll definitely get you some pics. I know that my buddy has been playing with the latches a little bit here lately so he might even have them mounted up before I get out there. A test fit had them looking pretty good and you can actually set it up a couple of different ways but the best seems to be with the hook on the tailgate and the actual clasp mechanism on the stake pocket/support bar.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-09-2010, 09:31 PM

Well, the coming week is bringing plenty of real good news and a little bad news. I'm finally getting to take some vacation time and see some family that I never see. Also after my vacation, I will be coming home to a new shop here at the house that I can store the truck in and work on it in also. And lastly, the truck will be in the paint booth this weekend, the bad news, I won't be anywhere close to see it or take any pics for a week.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-14-2010, 01:45 PM

Here you go guys! I'm close to 500 miles away from the truck right now so I was sent some teaser photos. You guys are seeing as much of it as I have.

The hood, tailgate, and all the other parts are ready but they wouldn't send me any freaking pics.

likaroc13 · 06-14-2010, 03:51 PM

man, that's looking good! i wish i was already in paint-mode on mine

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-14-2010, 05:41 PM

Man, it's taken over two years to be in paint mode. Took forever.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-14-2010, 07:24 PM

Just have to wait till they get the concrete poured and the shop up so I can get it to the house.

Mordachai · 06-14-2010, 11:18 PM

wow, it looks awesome! I bet you can't wait to get back to see it and finish it

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-14-2010, 11:43 PM

I definitely can't. But man it sucks to rush the only vacation that you'll get for a year.

tiggamonsta · 06-15-2010, 09:12 PM

You get a vacation every year? My last real vacation was my 5 year anniversary. We just celebrated our 14th. :-D

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-15-2010, 10:46 PM

I'm supposed to but I doubt it will happen every year.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2010, 01:22 PM

I'll be slowly making my way back home tomorrow and I promise that I will be going to see the truck on Friday and will take plenty of pics of it and the hood. Hopefully in plenty of sunlight so I can show off that pearl.

REDNOSE65 · 06-16-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

I'll be slowly making my way back home tomorrow and I promise that I will be going to see the truck on Friday and will take plenty of pics of it and the hood. Hopefully in plenty of sunlight so I can show off that pearl.

Hell yeah!!!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2010, 08:50 PM

198plus · 06-16-2010, 09:11 PM

Looks great !!!!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2010, 09:20 PM

Thanks man! I can't wait to see it.

04-05-2010, 09:41 PM	#351
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: My Truck Good luck with the paint. Make sure you take plenty of pics (hopefully in focus this time, the macro setting is for close-ups ). __________________ ((..)) ((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.

04-06-2010, 09:14 AM	#352
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Yeah I still havent figured out all the parts of that camera. __________________ 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

05-16-2010, 06:53 PM	#353
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Well I got my first weekend off in 5 months so I was able to finally get to the shop and see what was happening with the truck. We had to loosen the bolts and tweak the bed a little bit because it was sitting a little crooked. Need to order some more spacers for the bed to line it all up and install the fuel cap in the wood, clean it, and reseal it with some Thompsons. Luckily Doug and Mike have been getting work done on it even though I haven't. I got these pics today while Mike was painting most of the parts and talked me into painting the grill in SOM to match the body instead of painting it a metallic black. The biggest offset will be the chrome wheels and some black trim pieces including the front end's GMC lettering which I think will look just fine. __________________ 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; 05-16-2010 at 07:06 PM.

05-17-2010, 12:34 AM	#354
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05-17-2010, 12:03 PM	#356
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My Truck Nice progress. I need to get going again too. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-17-2010, 04:30 PM	#357
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Dennis! Man, I feel like the most useless guy in the world when it comes to that truck here lately. I've been slacking too much. I just keep looking at the stacks of polished wheels and tires in my shop and it reminds me that I need to get in gear so I can finally get them on there and see how it all looks. __________________ 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; 05-17-2010 at 04:54 PM.

05-25-2010, 08:38 AM	#358
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Here's some good pics of the bumper, grille, tailgate, and cowl cover sitting in the sun after a few coats of paint and clear. Also got the steering column in on Sunday and figured out that the fuel fill will have to go through the right wheel tub which I'll get to at some point this week. And here's a close up in the sun. And creep, I finally found that macro setting, so ya'll enjoy. __________________ 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

05-25-2010, 08:46 AM	#359
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: My Truck Looks gorgeous...and in focus! Have you mounted your tailgate latches yet? I'm considering using the same ones and I'm curious how they look and fit. __________________ ((..)) ((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. Last edited by creep; 05-25-2010 at 08:48 AM.

05-25-2010, 08:52 AM	#360
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck And here's a macro shot of that Horkey's Gas cap. Comes with a dogbone-style key but I have that stored away with the truck keys for safe keeping. __________________ 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

06-09-2010, 09:31 PM	#362
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Well, the coming week is bringing plenty of real good news and a little bad news. I'm finally getting to take some vacation time and see some family that I never see. Also after my vacation, I will be coming home to a new shop here at the house that I can store the truck in and work on it in also. And lastly, the truck will be in the paint booth this weekend, the bad news, I won't be anywhere close to see it or take any pics for a week. __________________ 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

06-14-2010, 01:45 PM	#363
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Paint! Here you go guys! I'm close to 500 miles away from the truck right now so I was sent some teaser photos. You guys are seeing as much of it as I have. The hood, tailgate, and all the other parts are ready but they wouldn't send me any freaking pics. __________________ 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

06-14-2010, 03:51 PM	#364
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: My Truck man, that's looking good! i wish i was already in paint-mode on mine

06-14-2010, 05:41 PM	#365
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Man, it's taken over two years to be in paint mode. Took forever. __________________ 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

06-14-2010, 07:24 PM	#366
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Just have to wait till they get the concrete poured and the shop up so I can get it to the house. __________________ 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

06-14-2010, 11:18 PM	#367
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06-14-2010, 11:43 PM	#368
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck I definitely can't. But man it sucks to rush the only vacation that you'll get for a year. __________________ 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

06-15-2010, 09:12 PM	#369
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: My Truck You get a vacation every year? My last real vacation was my 5 year anniversary. We just celebrated our 14th. :-D

06-15-2010, 10:46 PM	#370
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck I'm supposed to but I doubt it will happen every year. __________________ 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

06-16-2010, 01:22 PM	#371
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck I'll be slowly making my way back home tomorrow and I promise that I will be going to see the truck on Friday and will take plenty of pics of it and the hood. Hopefully in plenty of sunlight so I can show off that pearl. __________________ 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

06-16-2010, 08:50 PM	#373
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

06-16-2010, 09:11 PM	#374
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06-16-2010, 09:20 PM	#375
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks man! I can't wait to see it. __________________ 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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