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irish1966 · 02-22-2011, 08:42 PM

Looks sick man. Keep up the good work!!!

Strodder · 02-22-2011, 10:48 PM

Looken good.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-22-2011, 11:12 PM

Thanks guys! I'll keep it going.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-23-2011, 07:08 PM

Rear end's up on jack stands and am waiting on two more stands to do the same to the front. Pulling studs off tonight!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-23-2011, 09:18 PM

Make that tomorrow evening on the studs. While it's up I'm also going to paint the suspension/rolling gear and replace the brake pads and wheel cylinders.

Chapstr's65 · 02-23-2011, 11:36 PM

Nice color. I had a motorcycle painted that color and two months later she totaled it. I am sure you have better luck boss.
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TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-24-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapstr's65

Nice color. I had a motorcycle painted that color and two months later she totaled it. I am sure you have better luck boss.
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Thanks man! And I definitely hope so.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-24-2011, 06:34 PM

Picked up another pair of jack stands and now the whole things off the ground.

Tire really was flat.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-26-2011, 02:59 PM

Finally finished getting the last drum off late last night. Me and Grandpa were out there till about midnight prying that thing over engaged brakes and wishing the damn adjuster wasn't rusted tight. Finally got it off and got all of the drums turned this morning. Unfortunately my Grandpa informed me that the rear end in the truck is not the original one and I soon realized that the splined part of the rear's wheel stud is larger than the front end but still has a 7/16-20 bolt. Now I'm playing hell trying to find a long enough stud that will work on the rear end and give me the contact that I need. Every local store including Napa seems to either not have any luck or just doesn't carry any long studs with that spline size without a big shoulder.

So basically, how long of a shoulder could I get away with and still have plenty of area to snug up to full torque?

y5mgisi · 02-26-2011, 03:08 PM

Damn thats looking good! Nice work!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-26-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Damn thats looking good! Nice work!

Thanks man!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-01-2011, 08:08 PM

Well today I ended up doing a 2-hour parts run around town just getting all the brake parts and trying to pull together wheel studs for the rear end. Finally got lucky at Advance and found some that matched up so I bought them out. Waiting on NAPA for the rest of the front wheel studs/brake parts and Advance for the rest of the rear studs. Should get all the parts picked up and finished up with the new wheels on by the end of the week.

Alan's Classic · 03-01-2011, 09:52 PM

Checkin' in. You've come along way. NICE

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Thanks Alan! And I'm glad that it is. Starting on the wiring as soon as I knock out the brakes!

Alan's Classic · 03-01-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Thanks Alan! And I'm glad that it is. Starting on the wiring as soon as I knock out the brakes!

I'll check back soon.

Vics63Chevy · 03-01-2011, 11:47 PM

Just finished reading every page and your truck looks awesome keep it up man! Nice shop too!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-03-2011, 08:43 PM

Thanks Vic! Glad you enjoyed it and I'll keep it coming man!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-05-2011, 01:02 PM

Went to the Jacksonville Zoo today with the girlfriend but dad and a friend are installing all new brakes today and finishing up the rear studs. Should have the lug nuts, front studs, and wheels on Monday.
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TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-29-2011, 01:32 PM

This is how she sits!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-29-2011, 01:33 PM

And the pictures don't come close!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-29-2011, 02:36 PM

How did you make out on cowl hood?
Mine is flakeing off pieces, and start seeing pin holes now.
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TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-29-2011, 03:59 PM

About the same as you, just can't polish a turd. It still has pinholes everywhere, doesn't line up worth a damn with the body, has a broken nut in one of the hinge bolt pockets, and the bolt has almost pushed through the top surface of the hood. I'm trying to find a decent steel hood for her because I really didn't want a cowl or fiberglass hood in the first place. Might just break down and order a nice one from out west and try and sale this one and deal with the loss. Just sucks because that's a lot of money down the drain and it hurts more than multiple kicks in the balls. Could have used that money in other areas on the truck. I figure it's better than riding down the road and the damn thing explode into pieces, kill me or someone else and destroy the truck.

The funny thing is, I actually called US Body the other day and they strangely quit manufacturing that hood.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-29-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

About the same as you, just can't polish a turd. It still has pinholes everywhere, doesn't line up worth a damn with the body, has a broken nut in one of the hinge bolt pockets, and the bolt has almost pushed through the top surface of the hood. I'm trying to find a decent steel hood for her because I really didn't want a cowl or fiberglass hood in the first place. Might just break down and order a nice one from out west and try and sale this one and deal with the loss. Just sucks because that's a lot of money down the drain and it hurts more than multiple kicks in the balls. Could have used that money in other areas on the truck. I figure it's better than riding down the road and the damn thing explode into pieces, kill me or someone else and destroy the truck.

The funny thing is, I actually called US Body the other day and they strangely quit manufacturing that hood.

I heard that!
To many complaints maybe.
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**Clyde65** · 04-29-2011, 04:09 PM

Hmmm, that's kinda odd......isnt it? you sell a part, that part doesnt meet with even decent reviews, customers complain and then you stop making said part....weird huh?

I love the color of your truck, hell run that dude with out a hood for a while, I would!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-29-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Hmmm, that's kinda odd......isnt it? you sell a part, that part doesnt meet with even decent reviews, customers complain and then you stop making said part....weird huh?

I love the color of your truck, hell run that dude with out a hood for a while, I would!

Exactly! And I'm glad you dig the color man! I was hoping that it would be a shocker. between it and the wheels it's blinding when in the sunlight. As far as the hood goes, I really just want to get everything finished and do the things that I want to do to the truck the first time around and not have to keep going back and fixing the body and all that crap. Just ticks me off that I spent all that money on the piece of crap when I could have bought a real nice steel one from Arizona and had it shipped for as much or less than I payed not counting all the supplies we used. I called to ask if they would do anything to fix the nut pocket but she just told me to take a recip saw and cut into the pocket, replace the nut, and patch it up. They probably know my name well by now though, along with a few other unhappy customers.

02-22-2011, 08:42 PM	#1
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02-22-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
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02-22-2011, 11:12 PM	#3
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks guys! I'll keep it going. __________________ 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

02-23-2011, 07:08 PM	#4
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Making Some Progress! Rear end's up on jack stands and am waiting on two more stands to do the same to the front. Pulling studs off tonight! __________________ 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; 02-23-2011 at 07:08 PM.

02-23-2011, 09:18 PM	#5
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Make that tomorrow evening on the studs. While it's up I'm also going to paint the suspension/rolling gear and replace the brake pads and wheel cylinders. __________________ 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

02-23-2011, 11:36 PM	#6
Chapstr's65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 113	Re: My Truck Nice color. I had a motorcycle painted that color and two months later she totaled it. I am sure you have better luck boss. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chapa 65 SWB step-side / 383 stroker / TH350 / 4:10 gears / static drop 4 1/2" front 5" rear.

02-24-2011, 06:34 PM	#8
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	In Progress Picked up another pair of jack stands and now the whole things off the ground. Tire really was flat. __________________ 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

02-26-2011, 02:59 PM	#9
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Help on Studs! Finally finished getting the last drum off late last night. Me and Grandpa were out there till about midnight prying that thing over engaged brakes and wishing the damn adjuster wasn't rusted tight. Finally got it off and got all of the drums turned this morning. Unfortunately my Grandpa informed me that the rear end in the truck is not the original one and I soon realized that the splined part of the rear's wheel stud is larger than the front end but still has a 7/16-20 bolt. Now I'm playing hell trying to find a long enough stud that will work on the rear end and give me the contact that I need. Every local store including Napa seems to either not have any luck or just doesn't carry any long studs with that spline size without a big shoulder. So basically, how long of a shoulder could I get away with and still have plenty of area to snug up to full torque? __________________ 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; 02-26-2011 at 03:24 PM.

02-26-2011, 03:08 PM	#10
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Help on Studs! Damn thats looking good! Nice work!

03-01-2011, 08:08 PM	#12
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Well today I ended up doing a 2-hour parts run around town just getting all the brake parts and trying to pull together wheel studs for the rear end. Finally got lucky at Advance and found some that matched up so I bought them out. Waiting on NAPA for the rest of the front wheel studs/brake parts and Advance for the rest of the rear studs. Should get all the parts picked up and finished up with the new wheels on by the end of the 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

03-01-2011, 09:52 PM	#13
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03-01-2011, 09:58 PM	#14
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Alan! And I'm glad that it is. Starting on the wiring as soon as I knock out the brakes! __________________ 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

03-01-2011, 11:47 PM	#16
Vics63Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Springs, CO Posts: 96	Re: My Truck Just finished reading every page and your truck looks awesome keep it up man! Nice shop too! __________________ 1963 Destiny Build Log

03-03-2011, 08:43 PM	#17
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Vic! Glad you enjoyed it and I'll keep it coming 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 Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 03-28-2011 at 10:42 AM.

03-05-2011, 01:02 PM	#18
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Went to the Jacksonville Zoo today with the girlfriend but dad and a friend are installing all new brakes today and finishing up the rear studs. Should have the lug nuts, front studs, and wheels on Monday. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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; 05-15-2011 at 03:54 PM.



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04-29-2011, 01:32 PM	#19
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Progress! This is how she sits! __________________ 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

04-29-2011, 01:33 PM	#20
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck And the pictures don't come close! __________________ 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

04-29-2011, 02:36 PM	#21
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04-29-2011, 03:59 PM	#22
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck About the same as you, just can't polish a turd. It still has pinholes everywhere, doesn't line up worth a damn with the body, has a broken nut in one of the hinge bolt pockets, and the bolt has almost pushed through the top surface of the hood. I'm trying to find a decent steel hood for her because I really didn't want a cowl or fiberglass hood in the first place. Might just break down and order a nice one from out west and try and sale this one and deal with the loss. Just sucks because that's a lot of money down the drain and it hurts more than multiple kicks in the balls. Could have used that money in other areas on the truck. I figure it's better than riding down the road and the damn thing explode into pieces, kill me or someone else and destroy the truck. The funny thing is, I actually called US Body the other day and they strangely quit manufacturing that hood. __________________ 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; 04-29-2011 at 04:01 PM.

04-29-2011, 04:09 PM	#24
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: My Truck Hmmm, that's kinda odd......isnt it? you sell a part, that part doesnt meet with even decent reviews, customers complain and then you stop making said part....weird huh? I love the color of your truck, hell run that dude with out a hood for a while, I would! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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