![]() |
![]() |
#26 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Well, unfortunately, after trying all weekend to get the V6 back in and still have clearance to lay frame we came to the conclusion that it isn't going to fit. So now I guess I have to find a new motor and tranny. I really wanted to keep the 6 but it's just too big. I'm so bummed right now.
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 |
Just here to tinker
![]() Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Holland, MI
Posts: 3,697
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
NO! That really sucks man. What kind of engine do you think you'll go with?
__________________
78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
I'll probably end up getting a plain old crate 350. Since I have to get a different motor I might as well get one I don't have to clean
![]()
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#30 |
Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#31 |
Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope..
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Live Oak, FL
Posts: 665
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Boo! But I still wouldn't mind having a nice, well-built 350 or 327 sitting around for mine. Maybe once we get the shop put up and I have somewhere to put 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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#32 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
does the 305 use the same mounts as the small blocks? I know you got the SD mount but I'm just wondering.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#33 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Everest Ks
Posts: 749
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Sweet build, i love it!!! Joseph
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#34 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Actually I didn't get mounts with my x-member kit. When I ordered it I told them I wanted to use the 305 V6 so they sent me parts to make my own mounts.
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#35 |
Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope..
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Live Oak, FL
Posts: 665
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Feel free to send me some parts off of that motor though. I can always use them because it'll be in there for awhile.
![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#36 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Yeah i knew that Creep. You gonna get Jason to bend you up some new ones. It wouldn't be that hard to make some yourself either if you had the stuff.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#37 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Yeah I ordered a new set of mounts from SD. We used the other parts to make mounts for the V6.
Twiggy, give me a couple of weeks grievance period then I might have a few things from the 305 I could part with.
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#38 |
Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope..
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Live Oak, FL
Posts: 665
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Yeah I think I'd need the grievance time too. Was there anything that could have been done in any way to make it fit? Was it only when aired out or just general clearance with the firewall and other components?
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#39 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
To get it to lay out the motor would have to move up 4" which would put the clutch fork into the firewall and the top of the carb through the hood. It may be technically possible but it would be way too much work and it wouldn't be pretty at all.
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#40 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
that's what I'm wanting to know
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#41 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
So your saying that you could stick it through the hood and stab a blower on it and make it look like a tiny mouse motor. Sweet
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#42 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Slow progress is better than no progress, I guess.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#43 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
We finally got the notches in today but we're going to hold off on the axle for a bit because I might be able to trade the 10 bolt Chevelle axle for a 12 bolt truck axle. since I can't find anyone around here to redrill axles replacing the axle shafts in the trucks 12 bolt with 5 on 5" axle shafts would be cheaper than having some custom made for the Chevelle rear end.
![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#44 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Man that is sweet. How long are the upper and lower links? I got to figure out some stuff on mine.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#45 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
I don't know what the exact lengths are yet. I will measure them for you next time I go out to work on it. Unfortunately it will probably be next weekend before I make it out there because it's at my buddy's house and it's about a 20 to 25 minute drive. I called suicidedoors and they told me it should be at the factory wheelbase (127") at ride height and will pull forward just slightly when layed out.
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#46 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
what you setting ride hight at. I'm setting mine at 4". Yours is LWB right?
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#47 |
Registered Loser
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Yeah mine's a longbed.
I don't know how much space I'll have under the frame yet. I've always heard that 3 and 4 link suspensions should be set up so the bars are parallel with the ground at ride height. assuming that's the case, I would guess somewhere in the 6" to 8" range. I'm going to call SD tomorrow to find out.
__________________
((..)) ((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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#48 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Loganville, Ga
Posts: 170
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
What kind of front crossmember and setup is that creep?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#49 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
That is the P-51 set up from www.***************** I have the same one.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#50 |
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: '63 GMC Project
Let me know how far you set your axle from the rear cab mounts at ride height. I believe it's 56". I'm going to set my pinion at ride height, then drop it to the ground before I mount the bags. I'm not going to run very much air in the rear to lift it. I hope I'm going in the right direction.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|