63 stepside SWB project

[PBFAB.COM]

Looks good Anthony!

[64shortc10]

Looking good! What upper control arms are thoughs? I still need to install my power rack. I finally got a pic of my new 20's. Keep up the good work. I'll try to get out there and work on the $500 bucket this week!

Tony from Norcal

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by 1963chevyshort

Price out the door without shipping was around 2500 to 2700 with all the parts i bought.. Thanks guys I am trying to find something to put in the bags to air them up so i can at least put it on the ground any suggestions?

You should be able to find some NPT schrader valves at a local hardware store. You will need a bushing to reduce from the 1/2 port on the bag. Most of the schraders I am referring to are 1/8 NPT.

[slammed1966chevy]

Nice its kool that you are bagging your truck also !

[LILRED66]

Get you a spot weld cutter (www.eastwood.com Item #11279). Mark each spot weld with a center punch. Drill the spot welds and with some gentle persuasion, remove the old rusty rocker panel. Do the necessary prep to underlying metal with rust encapsulator. Drill new 1/8" holes in the new rocker panel in the same locations as the old spot welds on the old rocker. Install new rocker panel and puddle weld holes to underlying sheet metal. Grind, fill, sand and prime. I have done them several times. With the spot weld cutter, the outer rocker panels are one of the easiest panels to replace. The kick panels, inner rockers and floor boards are a different animal. I have done them, as well, however the process is more involved. Same principal, but not as easy and quick. Good luck.

Tony

[1963chevyshort]

Thanks Nathan I will look into it on Tuesday when i get back from Las Vegas. Tony I like the wheels so when will you get the rest together. We are on the same track so keep trucking. Slammed thanks allot i see yours is coming along also keep going i like looking at your progress. LilRed I will get with Eastwood company and work on it. I just purchased a plasma so will get going on the floors and rockers and that way the body shop won't have much.

Anthony

[slammed1966chevy]

Thanks 1963chevyshort i like to do the same thing for your project and also for 64shortc10 project

[1963chevyshort]

Update. Ordered the upper control arms from Nathan due to the ones I have. Also bought two new fenders so those should be coming in this week. The guy i dealt with is on ebay and his price is pretty cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget

Also waiting on a some payments to come in from parts i sold and hopefully will have the C10 strong arm kit on order by wednesday. I will post pics next week.

[lowest1]

Where did you get that front end kit? I have never seen that one before.... Looks very good

[1963chevyshort]

That is Nathan front end from Porterbuilt street rods. Here is the link www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com check out the dropmember and you will see the cool setup.

[1963chevyshort]

Well today I purchased the first C-10 rear air ride kit from Nathan at Porterbuilt streetrods. As soon as i get it I show some pics of the install.

[lowest1]

Thanks

[64shortc10]

Anthony,

What rear setup did you end up buying from Nathan? How much was it?
Any other updates on your ride?

Tony from Norcal

[gulfcoast66]

Whats up Anthony, your truck is coming along nicely. That xmember is bad to the bone bro, Keep use posted, Chris

[1963chevyshort]

I went with this setup from air ride. http://www.airride.com/productinfo/c10.asp it is at the bottom. It was about 1800 which includes shipping.

[1963chevyshort]

Finally was able to air up the front suspension and turn the truck around for the new C10 air ride strong arm install. I will be posting pics of the install so everyone can get an idea of how this looks. Everywhere i look i do not see how low the suspension can go. Nathan said i should get it this week sometime so i will keep everyone posted. Once installed, it will go to the engine shops for prep work on how everything will sit and I may have found a body man for this project.

Thanks

[Iron-Butt]

Nice, how hard was it to put that front crossmember in.

[62ChevyStep]

Originally Posted by 1963chevyshort

I was wondering if anyone knows if 20x10 or 20x9.5 would fit on rear of my stepside. I am installing a 1972 rear end and i know it is 1 1/2 short total i think. Since i will have to air ride strong arm kit in the rear i was wondering what is the biggest tire i can put in the back. Anyone can lend me some insight? I will be posting pics soon of the installed front from Nathan it is being powder coated and picking it up tomorrow.

Actually the 72 rear diff will be 1 1/2" wider overall (3/4" each side). I have a 72' 12 bolt 5 lug rear and was able to only go with 20X8.5 with my stepside. hope this helps.

[1963chevyshort]

Thanks for the info 62step.

David the cross member was a easy install.Takes a little time but very very simple.

[1963chevyshort]

Well everyone i UPS truck has arrived. I have all the parts and will be taken pics tonight. This will be a fun week.

[slammed1966chevy]

Awsome cant wait to see the pics !

[1963chevyshort]

Well got everything prepped for tomorrow's install. It is a pain in the A__ to get all those ribets out. It took me all day to take them out and under the cab was the longest. Here are some pics. More tomorrow.

[1963chevyshort]

[1963chevyshort]

If anyone is looking for Tailing arms, springs and Rearend let me know. I won't be needed these anymore.

[1963chevyshort]

Ok started on the install. Directions were ok but could have been better. You almost have to enlarge every hole to put the new parts on. Besides that it was ok. The you are not lifting up your cab you will still be ok but you must have patience. I hit one snag today which caused me to halt on the installation. The passenger side was c-notch was easy to install. The only issue was having to test fit it alot. On the drivers side i could not get it on cause it would hit the mounting bracket. So guess i will call air ride tomorrrow or if anyone can give me a hint let me know. I did find out that the bar that goes across is not centered. Here are some pics.