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poorboy · 04-20-2008, 05:48 AM

Got the fender wells in so I could see how the column fits inside it. Also to see how the rad fits between them.

Rad from frt.

Got the master swaped so i co do the lines.

Rokcrln · 04-20-2008, 07:08 AM

Looks good but I have a question for ya. I have a 63 GMC SWB for my wife but the dash in hers only has the one bump not two like yours. Is it just a GMC thing or is your cab a 60-62?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

62 short step · 04-20-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Looks good but I have a question for ya. I have a 63 GMC SWB for my wife but the dash in hers only has the one bump not two like yours. Is it just a GMC thing or is your cab a 60-62?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

60-63 chevy has the two hump, GMC 60-66 are all the same like the 64-66 chevy. But the Gmc dashes are a little different from the 64-66 chevy dashes.

joe231 · 04-20-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Looks good but I have a question for ya. I have a 63 GMC SWB for my wife but the dash in hers only has the one bump not two like yours. Is it just a GMC thing or is your cab a 60-62?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

GMC thing, Chevys have two, GMCs have one
check out this thread
link

poorboy · 04-21-2008, 08:30 AM

Got some more done today.
I had to modify the lower mounts for the rad.

Got the rad all mounted in.

Notched the panel to clear the mounts.

poorboy · 04-21-2008, 08:34 AM

Welded a mounting couple nuts to this bbc power steering canister.

Also dilled the side of it and welded a bolt in so I could install a return line.

Used 1 existing holed and drilled the lower hole.

poorboy · 04-21-2008, 08:37 AM

Put the batt tray in and mounted a Ford solinoid.

Put some headers on to check for clearence.

David Flores · 04-21-2008, 08:49 AM

looks good.

what radiator is that?

poorboy · 04-21-2008, 08:50 AM

It's for a 69 Nova.

Rokcrln · 04-21-2008, 04:55 PM

That PS-R turned out clean!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

poorboy · 04-21-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

That PS-R turned out clean!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks for the compliments. I'm trying to do this with as many parts from around the house as possible. That has been laying around in a box for about 5 yrs.

joe231 · 04-21-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by poorboy

Thanks for the compliments. I'm trying to do this with as many parts from around the house as possible. That has been laying around in a box for about 5 yrs.

i think that is so cool. I have thrown or given away so many parts over the years due to lack of room, sure wish I had them now

JohnnyG. · 04-21-2008, 07:39 PM

looking good. give me a call if you need a hand. megan wants me to help her out a little today, but i can slip away in the evening.

poorboy · 04-22-2008, 03:06 AM

I did not really do anything today. I got the wiring out but that's it.

JohnnyG. · 04-27-2008, 04:11 AM

get anything done this week? call me if you want any help this weekend.

Iron-Butt · 04-27-2008, 04:35 AM

Keep up the work. Its looking better. My Dad and I just finished up the old air install and power windows in the truck today.

poorboy · 04-27-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyG.

get anything done this week? call me if you want any help this weekend.

Not a thing. Had a bunch of stuff to do with the kids after work this week. I want to work on it today after my dauhgters softball game. I'll call you.

poorboy · 04-27-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ironbutt_lcmc

Keep up the work. Its looking better. My Dad and I just finished up the old air install and power windows in the truck today.

Power windows would be sweet. Got any pics?

**ChiefRocka** · 04-27-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

i think that is so cool. I have thrown or given away so many parts over the years due to lack of room, sure wish I had them now

Soooo true !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironbutt_lcmc

Keep up the work. Its looking better. My Dad and I just finished up the old air install and power windows in the truck today.

How'd they turn out ?

Poorboy, your truck is coming along good man...great use of parts, and mock-up.

poorboy · 04-28-2008, 01:09 AM

Thanks Chief. I hate throwing stuff away so it usually goes in the rafters or the shed out back or I donate them to someone else's project. When I got all the part together for the truck the leftovers are going to JohnnyG for his new project. He has some good ideas.

poorboy · 04-28-2008, 02:12 AM

I painted the das and gauges today. I disassembled the gauges and painted the inside grey to match the seat. I have another set I will use that are not faded and have all te needles. I just used these to see how it would look. Also going to use a different clear plastic as this one has some spots on it.

P_A · 04-28-2008, 05:02 PM

Great job! I like what you've done so far. I can't wait to see it finished. After seeing your truck, I am thinking of putting my truck back together and just drive it like it is.

poorboy · 04-28-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by P_A

Great job! I like what you've done so far. I can't wait to see it finished. After seeing your truck, I am thinking of putting my truck back together and just drive it like it is.

Thanks! I like the way it looks for now. Eventually it will get based with a dark midnight blue and a white top. I can't wait to drive it.

poorboy · 05-01-2008, 08:28 AM

Just scored this for the truck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=020

1963chevyshort · 05-01-2008, 10:38 AM

Great work it is starting to come together

04-20-2008, 05:48 AM	#26
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Got the fender wells in so I could see how the column fits inside it. Also to see how the rad fits between them. Rad from frt. Got the master swaped so i co do the lines. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-20-2008, 07:08 AM	#27
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: My build 63 short fleet Looks good but I have a question for ya. I have a 63 GMC SWB for my wife but the dash in hers only has the one bump not two like yours. Is it just a GMC thing or is your cab a 60-62? Kevin LFD Inc.

04-21-2008, 08:30 AM	#30
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Got some more done today. I had to modify the lower mounts for the rad. Got the rad all mounted in. Notched the panel to clear the mounts. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-21-2008, 08:34 AM	#31
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Welded a mounting couple nuts to this bbc power steering canister. Also dilled the side of it and welded a bolt in so I could install a return line. Used 1 existing holed and drilled the lower hole. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-21-2008, 08:37 AM	#32
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Put the batt tray in and mounted a Ford solinoid. Put some headers on to check for clearence. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-21-2008, 08:49 AM	#33
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My build 63 short fleet looks good. what radiator is that? __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

04-21-2008, 08:50 AM	#34
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet It's for a 69 Nova. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-21-2008, 04:55 PM	#35
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: My build 63 short fleet That PS-R turned out clean! Kevin LFD Inc.

04-21-2008, 07:39 PM	#38
JohnnyG. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: atascadero, Ca Posts: 98	Re: My build 63 short fleet looking good. give me a call if you need a hand. megan wants me to help her out a little today, but i can slip away in the evening.

04-22-2008, 03:06 AM	#39
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet I did not really do anything today. I got the wiring out but that's it. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-27-2008, 04:11 AM	#40
JohnnyG. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: atascadero, Ca Posts: 98	Re: My build 63 short fleet get anything done this week? call me if you want any help this weekend.

04-27-2008, 04:35 AM	#41
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: My build 63 short fleet Keep up the work. Its looking better. My Dad and I just finished up the old air install and power windows in the truck today. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

04-28-2008, 01:09 AM	#45
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Thanks Chief. I hate throwing stuff away so it usually goes in the rafters or the shed out back or I donate them to someone else's project. When I got all the part together for the truck the leftovers are going to JohnnyG for his new project. He has some good ideas. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one. Last edited by poorboy; 04-28-2008 at 01:10 AM.

04-28-2008, 02:12 AM	#46
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet I painted the das and gauges today. I disassembled the gauges and painted the inside grey to match the seat. I have another set I will use that are not faded and have all te needles. I just used these to see how it would look. Also going to use a different clear plastic as this one has some spots on it. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-28-2008, 05:02 PM	#47
P_A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: huntsville,al Posts: 75	Re: My build 63 short fleet Great job! I like what you've done so far. I can't wait to see it finished. After seeing your truck, I am thinking of putting my truck back together and just drive it like it is. __________________ Paul 1964 C10 SWB Fleetside-396/M21 4 speed 1957 Belair-283/M21 4 speed 1972 Camaro



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05-01-2008, 08:28 AM	#49
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Just scored this for the truck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=020 __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

05-01-2008, 10:38 AM	#50
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: My build 63 short fleet Great work it is starting to come together __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

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