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Sillyoldman · 03-21-2010, 04:54 PM

I figured I'd dig this thread out. My interest in the truck has been revitalized. For a period my focus was finding work after a lenghty bout of unemployment. I have the truck back inside and plan on doing a little more with the motor then it's back to stripping paint and repairing rust. Here's a couple really lame videos. I don't have much else to post at this time since I lost quite a few photos in a computer crash. At this point it runs and moves.

YouTube- 1963 Chevy pickup

YouTube- 1963 CHEVY big window pickup. First time...

**aerotruk63** · 03-21-2010, 05:49 PM

Gotta love a 63...nice truck.

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-21-2010, 06:09 PM

Wow, I had forgotten all about this truck.

Sillyoldman · 03-21-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Wow, I had forgotten all about this truck.

So did I

Sillyoldman · 03-27-2010, 08:54 PM

As usual I forgot to take some "before" pictures. I assure you that the inside of the cab was ugly. There were several layers of paint on it. I decided to soda blast the inside. I made pretty good progress. I was impressed on how well I could remove paint in some tight areas. Made I sure made a big mess too. Still plenty to do but its coming along.

Sillyoldman · 03-27-2010, 08:56 PM

Maybe I should buy a blasting hood?

NONHOG · 03-28-2010, 12:22 AM

Wow can't wait to see that. And with the left over you can keep the fridge fresh

Sillyoldman · 03-29-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

I don't think she's ugly.

See pic#1

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

I think "she is the bomb" and even more so in "full dressed blues". Congrats on the progress and keep us posted.

Hopefully the thread will have less gaps in between progress reports. Thanks

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Wow can't wait to see that. And with the left over you can keep the fridge fresh

I was thinking maybe use some on the '49 when my skills get refined.

nickp51chevy · 03-28-2010, 01:06 AM

I don't think she's ugly.

*LILRED66* · 03-28-2010, 01:15 AM

I think "she is the bomb" and even more so in "full dressed blues". Congrats on the progress and keep us posted.

Oklahoma · 03-28-2010, 11:21 AM

I like the location of the e-brake, is that stock? never seen it there before.

Sillyoldman · 03-29-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Oklahoma

I like the location of the e-brake, is that stock? never seen it there before.

Sorry. I thought I clicked quote to answer your question. Yes the brake is stock. It does hold but how well is yet to be determined. It simply tightens a band around the drive shaft. The handle to me looks like it belongs in a tractor but I like it anyway.

*LILRED66* · 03-29-2010, 02:18 AM

That is the factory style e-brake up to and including some '64 Chevy trucks.

Sillyoldman · 04-03-2010, 03:35 PM

More lame video from today. Last weekend I replaced the timing cover, water pump, oil pan ect. I figured I'd toss a fire extinguisher in next to me and try to make it move. Made it to the end of the dirt road. I didn't venture beyond that. I was petty nervous. It ran very poorly. I need to invite someone over to help tune it. I can't keep it running without a foot on the pedal at this point. It started to run worse towards the end on the video. I realised that I had forgotten the snug up the distributor. I was content to get it back in the shop before anyone called the cops.

YouTube- 63 pickup running (kind of) part 1 of 2.

YouTube- 63 pickup running (kind of) part 2 of 2.

65Custom · 04-03-2010, 10:56 PM

Man I just found this build great looking truck keep up the great work.

PhilaTruck · 06-01-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

More lame video from today. Last weekend I replaced the timing cover, water pump, oil pan ect. I figured I'd toss a fire extinguisher in next to me and try to make it move. Made it to the end of the dirt road. I didn't venture beyond that. I was petty nervous. It ran very poorly. I need to invite someone over to help tune it. I can't keep it running without a foot on the pedal at this point.

280's a pretty big stick for a street 327. That carb is going to need to be done just right.

Nice truck, btw, good work!

Sillyoldman · 06-02-2010, 09:53 PM

[QUOTE=PhilaTruck;4009052]280's a pretty big stick for a street 327./QUOTE]

It's in honor of all the kids in HS that gave me grief for driving an under powered car.

My former BIL is a mechanic and pretty savy with the chevys. Before I started this mess I was telling him about my plans. I told him which cam I wanted. He replied "It's going to be loud, idle rough and your gas mileage will suffer". I said "Perfect. That's exactly what I'm looking for."

nickp51chevy · 04-04-2010, 12:44 AM

I don't know much about engine, but does your's have a choke on it? I'm thinking maybe she just needed to get warm. Like I said, I don't know much about engines. I do know that it sounds good.

Sillyoldman · 04-17-2010, 10:47 PM

Getting ready for bed.

Oak/SS

**Ron 586** · 04-18-2010, 08:43 AM

You've come a long way with this truck. Makes me wish I had of kept my old 63. Its legs just weren't long enough for interstate running. I replaced it with a 69 that had legs but wouldn't pull the hat off your head.

Bishops Trucks · 04-18-2010, 09:00 AM

Looking good, I like that fade effect on the tailgate. lol. Keep up the good work SOM.

Sillyoldman · 04-24-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Looking good, I like that fade effect on the tailgate. lol. Keep up the good work SOM.

I think they call it a cameleon paint job? I'm still polishing my skills. Today I decided to address the wood for the bed. I decided on a Spar marine grade gloss urethane. I did the same with the pine in the '71. The '63 is getting oak & SS. I sanded all of the planks from 100 down to 150 grt. Heres the first of several coats.

nickp51chevy · 04-24-2010, 04:34 PM

Looks great.

Alan's Classic · 04-24-2010, 10:10 PM

Looks great!! Did you mill the wood yourself?

Sillyoldman · 04-25-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Looks great!! Did you mill the wood yourself?

No. I bought a bed kit. My last one came from Mar-K. I loved the quality & service. This one was a rare deal. I bid on it mainly as a pipe dream. It is oak & SS. I got it for under 50% of what it usually would sell for.

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03-21-2010, 06:09 PM	#3
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03-27-2010, 08:54 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Ugly Betsy. As usual I forgot to take some "before" pictures. I assure you that the inside of the cab was ugly. There were several layers of paint on it. I decided to soda blast the inside. I made pretty good progress. I was impressed on how well I could remove paint in some tight areas. Made I sure made a big mess too. Still plenty to do but its coming along. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-27-2010, 08:56 PM	#6
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Ugly Betsy. Maybe I should buy a blasting hood? Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-28-2010, 12:22 AM	#7
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Ugly Betsy. Wow can't wait to see that. And with the left over you can keep the fridge fresh __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-28-2010, 01:06 AM	#9
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Ugly Betsy. I don't think she's ugly. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-28-2010, 01:15 AM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Ugly Betsy. I think "she is the bomb" and even more so in "full dressed blues". Congrats on the progress and keep us posted.

03-28-2010, 11:21 AM	#11
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Re: Ugly Betsy. I like the location of the e-brake, is that stock? never seen it there before.

03-29-2010, 02:18 AM	#13
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Ugly Betsy. That is the factory style e-brake up to and including some '64 Chevy trucks.

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06-02-2010, 09:53 PM	#17
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Ugly Betsy. [QUOTE=PhilaTruck;4009052]280's a pretty big stick for a street 327./QUOTE] It's in honor of all the kids in HS that gave me grief for driving an under powered car. My former BIL is a mechanic and pretty savy with the chevys. Before I started this mess I was telling him about my plans. I told him which cam I wanted. He replied "It's going to be loud, idle rough and your gas mileage will suffer". I said "Perfect. That's exactly what I'm looking for." __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-04-2010, 12:44 AM	#18
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Ugly Betsy. I don't know much about engine, but does your's have a choke on it? I'm thinking maybe she just needed to get warm. Like I said, I don't know much about engines. I do know that it sounds good. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-17-2010, 10:47 PM	#19
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Ugly Betsy. Getting ready for bed. Oak/SS Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-18-2010, 08:43 AM	#20
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Ugly Betsy. You've come a long way with this truck. Makes me wish I had of kept my old 63. Its legs just weren't long enough for interstate running. I replaced it with a 69 that had legs but wouldn't pull the hat off your head. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

04-18-2010, 09:00 AM	#21
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04-24-2010, 04:34 PM	#23
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Ugly Betsy. Looks great. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-24-2010, 10:10 PM	#24
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