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MEANlowGREEN · 11-19-2008, 09:09 PM

I like the bumper and roll pan, It's a very clean look. That's the way the factory should have done it! Great job

Robertw · 11-19-2008, 09:36 PM

i like the roll pan and bumper i have a 65 ford yes a ford it was my dads when he passed away so i got it and was thinking about this same mod and i know i am going to do it know the truck looks really good keep posting them pics lol

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 12:49 AM

Mean, I really like the look of your truck. Sits just right and the interior is fantastic. Very nice

joe231 · 11-20-2008, 01:22 AM

i like the pan/bumper combo
is the bumper in the stock location?

502tripower · 11-20-2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

i like the pan/bumper combo
is the bumper in the stock location?

Yes it is for the most.

Chevyman680063 · 11-20-2008, 05:29 PM

That looks nice under the hood and that's a nice Bel Air and Impala.

kizer · 11-20-2008, 06:08 PM

I didn't notice you had your roll pan back there. I like that little change. I might have to look into doing some thing like that myself If I go with a rear bumper.

Joemomma1 · 08-22-2009, 03:16 AM

TTT. Can you share what you did as far as how high you mounted your tank? Looks to be below the frame rails. What did you do in front of the tank to use what looks to be the stock straps? Did you just weld a piece of steel across the rear? Thanks.

Strodder · 08-22-2009, 10:09 AM

I like the Bumper/roll pan look. It really cleans it up, and makes the bumper look closer to the bed.

Dinos63 · 08-22-2009, 10:43 AM

WOW HOLY SHHHHH NICE WHAT A BULLET!

502tripower · 08-22-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

TTT. Can you share what you did as far as how high you mounted your tank? Looks to be below the frame rails. What did you do in front of the tank to use what looks to be the stock straps? Did you just weld a piece of steel across the rear? Thanks.

The tank came from a chevy van 77-82. It fits perfectly between the frame rails in the back. My truck is a short bed so I had to trim a very little bit of the cross forward of the tank. I also slotted the front of the crossmember to mount the original straps. (see pics) I welded a 3X4 piece of angle across the back of the frame rails then drilled it to mount the hooks of the straps. The majority of the tank from the flange up is between the frame rails with the lower 4" or so below. The first pic you can see how the straps are mounted and the trimmed cross. The second & third pic you can see where I hole sawed through the frame rail for the fuel fill and the lower portion of the tank below the frame rail and the gusset I welded from the 3X4 angle to the side of the frame rail. The fourth pic is the 3X4 angle with hooks mounted and the fifth pic shows how much of the tank sits below the frame rails. Hope that answers your question. Dan

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I like the Bumper/roll pan look. It really cleans it up, and makes the bumper look closer to the bed.

Thanks for the complement

502tripower · 08-22-2009, 10:52 AM

And then with the roll pan and bumper.

shrunken66stroker · 08-22-2009, 11:02 AM

Great build. The rear bumper/roll pan set up is extremely clean. Thanks for posting all of the pics and info. Love the Ridge Runners. What wheels are you putting on this truck?

502tripower · 08-22-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Great build. The rear bumper/roll pan set up is extremely clean. Thanks for posting all of the pics and info. Love the Ridge Runners. What wheels are you putting on this truck?

I have a set of 18 billet specialties but I think I am going to run the steel wheels that are on it with rings and dog dish to begin.

shrunken66stroker · 08-22-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 502tripower

I have a set of 18 billet specialties but I think I am going to run the steel wheels that are on it with rings and dog dish to begin.

Either way you can't go wrong. The steelies are always classic looking especially with rings and caps. The 18" billets would be nice as well. I have 17" rims on mine and I think the proportions of 17's and 18's look great in the wheel wells. Nice build.

Slow Build · 01-11-2010, 06:25 PM

Sweet ride. Any updates?

65Custom · 01-11-2010, 11:02 PM

Awesome build, I was thinking about doing my bumper with a roll pan too now I know how it looks, nice and clean just as I thought.

Thanks again and looking forward to seeing more

1963c-10 · 05-30-2014, 04:18 PM

Know this is an old thread, but has anybody seen any updates on this build? See the member hasn't been here in a few years, but didn't know if anyone knew the truck.

502tripower · 05-30-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Know this is an old thread, but has anybody seen any updates on this build? See the member hasn't been here in a few years, but didn't know if anyone knew the truck.

Sorry but I have put this rig on hold and restored my 61' Bel Air and now my 57' Buick and currently am doing my 35' Ford 5-window coupe. I will get back to this next year. I also talked with you over at 348-409 as I know you are doing a 348 in one of your 63's.
Thanks for your interest.
Dan

1963c-10 · 06-02-2014, 11:45 AM

Hey Dan and thanks for the response. Yeah, it was me in the 348/409 forum. Dropped the 348 in the frame this weekend so I do some mock up while working on the stepside. Two builds at once is tedious......was just wondering how much frame trimming you did for header clearance.

502tripower · 06-02-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Hey Dan and thanks for the response. Yeah, it was me in the 348/409 forum. Dropped the 348 in the frame this weekend so I do some mock up while working on the stepside. Two builds at once is tedious......was just wondering how much frame trimming you did for header clearance.

I didn't do any frame trimming. I am running a 73' front cross member and motor mount perches and my headers are for 73-87 BBC.

11-19-2008, 09:09 PM	#26
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build I like the bumper and roll pan, It's a very clean look. That's the way the factory should have done it! Great job __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

11-19-2008, 09:36 PM	#27
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build i like the roll pan and bumper i have a 65 ford yes a ford it was my dads when he passed away so i got it and was thinking about this same mod and i know i am going to do it know the truck looks really good keep posting them pics lol

11-20-2008, 12:49 AM	#28
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build Mean, I really like the look of your truck. Sits just right and the interior is fantastic. Very nice __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

11-20-2008, 01:22 AM	#29
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build i like the pan/bumper combo is the bumper in the stock location? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-20-2008, 05:29 PM	#31
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build That looks nice under the hood and that's a nice Bel Air and Impala.

11-20-2008, 06:08 PM	#32
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build I didn't notice you had your roll pan back there. I like that little change. I might have to look into doing some thing like that myself If I go with a rear bumper. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

08-22-2009, 03:16 AM	#33
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 813	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build TTT. Can you share what you did as far as how high you mounted your tank? Looks to be below the frame rails. What did you do in front of the tank to use what looks to be the stock straps? Did you just weld a piece of steel across the rear? Thanks.

08-22-2009, 10:09 AM	#34
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build I like the Bumper/roll pan look. It really cleans it up, and makes the bumper look closer to the bed. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#35
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build WOW HOLY SHHHHH NICE WHAT A BULLET! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-22-2009, 10:52 AM	#37
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build And then with the roll pan and bumper. Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

08-22-2009, 11:02 AM	#38
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build Great build. The rear bumper/roll pan set up is extremely clean. Thanks for posting all of the pics and info. Love the Ridge Runners. What wheels are you putting on this truck? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

01-11-2010, 06:25 PM	#41
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build Sweet ride. Any updates? __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

01-11-2010, 11:02 PM	#42
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 485	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build Awesome build, I was thinking about doing my bumper with a roll pan too now I know how it looks, nice and clean just as I thought. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing more __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

05-30-2014, 04:18 PM	#43
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build Know this is an old thread, but has anybody seen any updates on this build? See the member hasn't been here in a few years, but didn't know if anyone knew the truck. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

06-02-2014, 11:45 AM	#45
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 63' Custom Cab SWB Build Hey Dan and thanks for the response. Yeah, it was me in the 348/409 forum. Dropped the 348 in the frame this weekend so I do some mock up while working on the stepside. Two builds at once is tedious......was just wondering how much frame trimming you did for header clearance. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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