1963 C-10 in NC

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by hopped up

Man, that seat looks soo good! I've heard good things about the SMS quality

thank....100% satsfied with the quality of the fabric and service from them.

[1963c-10]

Got the white walls in Saturday also, so will get the rims/tires down to the shop this week to get them mounted.

[markeb01]

Wow you’ve been busy! I took a nap and you’ve got three more pages on your build! The new truck looks great. Are you sure that steering wheel isn’t stock? Back in the late 60’s-70’s almost every one of these trucks had a foam or wood wheel just like that!

The seat sure turned out beautifully. I’m looking forward to the finished truck with new paint and WW tires. It’s going to be very striking.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Wow you’ve been busy! I took a nap and you’ve got three more pages on your build! The new truck looks great. Are you sure that steering wheel isn’t stock? Back in the late 60’s-70’s almost every one of these trucks had a foam or wood wheel just like that!

The seat sure turned out beautifully. I’m looking forward to the finished truck with new paint and WW tires. It’s going to be very striking.

Thanks Mark. Yeah, been a little busy in the last few days/week. Parts are starting to pull together, so time to really get on the stepside body so I can paint it. The fleetside will be sidelined a little until then.

And the steering wheels available for a new home anytime. It is real wood though, not a cheap knock off.

[TheBlueBomber]

I take it you never got the crossmember off?

I'll post the pictures of picking up the '63 in the new thread.

[1963c-10]

No, didn't make it that far. After pressure washing and moving the intact bench seat solo, and the front end parts....I was wiped. Still 1/2 tired from the day before. You'll see the link on my signature line below.

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

No, didn't make it that far. After pressure washing and moving the intact bench seat solo, and the front end parts....I was wiped. Still 1/2 tired from the day before. You'll see the link on my signature line below.

I know how you feel... This is what I did yesterday haha... Only took 3 5 minute breaks all day too by mistake... Ever since I quit smoking I forgot what a smoke break was.

[1963c-10]

[quote=TheBlueBomber;6555312]I know how you feel... This is what I did yesterday haha... Only took 3 5 minute breaks all day too by mistake... Ever since I quit smoking I forgot what a smoke break was.

Did the guy show up to pick up the engine?

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Did the guy show up to pick up the engine?

Nope. Contacted guy #2 and he will be coming next Monday. I really wanted the first guy to come cause he would've taken the transmission too... Oh well.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TheBlueBomber

Nope. Contacted guy #2 and he will be coming next Monday. I really wanted the first guy to come cause he would've taken the transmission too... Oh well.

I hate when that happens. Because you put just as much effort into trying to line something up irregardless if they show up.

[Skywalker1210]

Great projects you have there! I wish here in Europe people would share the same enthusiasm for such beauties.

Well done! I look forward to seeing more also on the bbw.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Skywalker1210

Great projects you have there! I wish here in Europe people would share the same enthusiasm for such beauties.

Well done! I look forward to seeing more also on the bbw.

thanks for the kind words. im starting to see an increase in european builds. im impressed with the work thats done considering the difficulties in locating parts and the prices.

[WhippinSaw]

Looks like you have been busy doing the c10 workout. I'm liking the bbw fleet side. It will be a nice addition to your collection

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by WhippinSaw

Looks like you have been busy doing the c10 workout. I'm liking the bbw fleet side. It will be a nice addition to your collection

Yeah, and quite a work out its been. The fleetsides been growing on me. Ive always had short steppers.

[1963c-10]

Got a new toy today..... 20gal air compressor. Picked up a pressure washer this weekend....both will get plenty of use. I'll need a larger compressor down the road, but this will get me by for now.

Also have the new white walls getting mounted/balanced tomorrow, so pics tomorrow on them.

[Ta2Don]

New Toyz...

[1963c-10]

and much needed. now i really need to get the barn up. my tool sheds getting full. welder wwill be next on the list.

[1963c-10]

Heres the new compressor. 2yr warranty with Home depot. Will look at something around 80gal once the shops up, but this should get by for now.

I have a couple of buddies who are running this brand and didn't hear any complaints.

This one is 20gal 1.5hp 150max psi and 4scfm@90psi

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Heres the new compressor. 2yr warranty with Home depot. Will look at something around 80gal once the shops up, but this should get by for now.

I have a couple of buddies who are running this brand and didn't hear any complaints.

This one is 20gal 1.5hp 150max psi and 4scfm@90psi

How loud is it? I have a 33 gal Craftsman upright I bought in 2000 that is so loud that I have to wear ear plugs when it's on. I am looking for a new one.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

How loud is it? I have a 33 gal Craftsman upright I bought in 2000 that is so loud that I have to wear ear plugs when it's on. I am looking for a new one.

It was dark by time I got home last night. I plan to hook it up tonight and I can let you know then. Picked up a 100' of hose too. That should cover any distance I need.

When I get the barn done and sealed it, I plan to hard plumb lines in to access in the different stalls.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

How loud is it? I have a 33 gal Craftsman upright I bought in 2000 that is so loud that I have to wear ear plugs when it's on. I am looking for a new one.

It sounds like you might have an oilless compressor. I bought one of those from Sears years ago thinking the oilless design would be good for painting cars. It was so loud I couldn’t stand it. Ear protection was an absolute must. They sure never mentioned that feature. When we moved into town I got rid of it because I didn’t want the noise level irritating the neighbors (or me either)!

It was replaced with a Husky 80 gallon model which had a nice deep thumping note to it. 10 years later it died, and since I no longer paint cars, I replaced it with a Husky 30 gallon upright, 2 hp model. It’s the quietest compressor I’ve ever owned. We have an attached garage, and when I'm in the house I can't even hear it running.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by markeb01

It sounds like you might have an oilless compressor. I bought one of those from Sears years ago thinking the oilless design would be good for painting cars. It was so loud I couldn’t stand it. Ear protection was an absolute must. They sure never mentioned that feature. When we moved into town I got rid of it because I didn’t want the noise level irritating the neighbors (or me either)!

It was replaced with a Husky 80 gallon model which had a nice deep thumping note to it. 10 years later it died, and since I no longer paint cars, I replaced it with a Husky 30 gallon upright, 2 hp model. It’s the quietest compressor I’ve ever owned.

It is an oilless unit. I'll know how loud it is tonight when I fire it off. I've got tons of headsets if needed from running chainsaws for years. Can always get an extra 100' of hose if its real loud...haha. Glad to hear you like the Husky 30gal that you have. I looked at one of their 80gal units yesterday.

[1963c-10]

Dropped the white walls and rims off at the shop this a.m., so should have them back by lunch. Can't wait.....

[TheBlueBomber]

They are going to look soo good!

[1963c-10]

We'll know around lunch. The white walls will have to be scrubbed still to get the protective cover off, but I'll get a few pics........(hang on, tire guy calling now).

Its official...tires are ready to pick up. Pics soon