My 63 C30

[lonestar308]

Well this whole beer-virus nonsense has really played havoc with my plans for the spring. However, I have been able to acquire the following:

C&C 14-bolt 4.10 rearend from an '85 K30
American Autowire Classic update wiring kit
GM 6263756 bellhousing to mate up with my NV4500
Assorted seals/weatherstripping
2 Yankee 77 cab marker lights to complete the set
Pontiac vacuum gauge for the instrument cluster update
new(old) shifter and boot for the NV4500

Hoping to get back to my Dad's this summer to finish stripping the '79 GMC motorhome....gas tank and brake booster...then we can send that thing back to the pasture!

[63burban]

Originally Posted by lonestar308

Made a quick trip to visit the in-laws, and was able to stop at my parent's place and snap a few photos of the cab for reference...

I know the seat was re-upholstered at some point, no idea if the build sheet survived or not, it isn't behind the seat.

The engine is a 327 out of a '66 Impala that my Dad had...original engine was the 230...

You can see the extra shifter for the 3-speed Brown-Lipe that was installed behind the SM420...so I'll have to fab a patch panel for the hole when that goes away. You can also see the parking brake lever to the right of the 4-speed shifter for the band/drum brake that's attached to the back of the transmission.

Wish I'd been working on this thing for the past 20 years....but that's life and the ball is slowly starting to roll now

Want that Brownie

[lonestar308]

Originally Posted by 63burban

Want that Brownie

Once we get it out and cleaned up, I'll send ya some pics...I make no guarantees as to when that might happen though!

[lonestar308]

Well, as is often the case...life has gotten in the way the last few years. But I have made small steps.

Located a gauge cluster and had it rebuilt courtesy of Tom Garris @ Classic Gauge & Cluster up in Oregon...he does some incredible work! I still need to add the Pontiac vacuum gauge I found.

Opened up the C&C axle to verify the 4.10 gears...turns out it's from a '77 C30, not an '85 as I was originally told. Both ring gear and axle stamping (KMR) confirm '77, at least from my research. R&P look to be in good shape, but I will be doing a complete rebuild (bearings/seals) just for peace of mind.

We also ended up moving about 2 years ago, but now I have a proper shop in which to work! Now to get my daily driver rehabbed (a/c and a bunch of electrical stuff) so I can finally go get my C30 and start working.

[AcampoDave]

That shop is perfect �� congrats and thanks for bringing your thread back. The panel looks great too.

[The Rocknrod]

That cluster looks great. Love your shop. Can wait to see more.

[special-K]

Good to see the project still alive.

[lonestar308]

Progress! Well, sort of...we got it moved from the storage shed over to Dad's shop so that he could pull the engine, trans, and Brownie out. Also pulled off one of the fender cowl pieces to see how the dealer logo was attached....found more dirt dauber nests. Next month I plan to move it from there to my house outside of Houston...

[lonestar308]

Got the '63 moved to my place on NYE! Now to get my shop organized so I can start work!

[MikeN]

Man, that is a great truck.

[LT7A]

Man, I would just clean that thing up, get everything working, make some changes for comfort and drivability, and just drive that thing every chance I got. Cool old rig.

[lonestar308]

My boys helping clean up the 400 SBC, and my oldest helping Dad put in new main seals...