1963 C-10 in NC

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TheBlueBomber

Yay white walls! What size are the new tires vs the old? Stoked for this weekend.

I went with the same size I'm currently running. 235/75R15

Also...sent you a PM with the tracking #'s for you 79 silver book.

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I went with the same size I'm currently running. 235/75R15

Also...sent you a PM with the tracking #'s for you 79 silver book.

Got it! Thanks again for looking out!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TheBlueBomber

Got it! Thanks again for looking out!

No problem man....

[1963c-10]

operation save 63 is in full effect. everything is lined up to go pick up the 63 swb bbw fleet saturday. tires, tools, floor jack and come-a-long allready loaded. thanks to bluebomber and another buddy in advance for taking the cruise w/me and for the labor. looks like we'll get wet thanks to mothernature, but it'll happen either way saturday morning. stay tuned for pics.....gotta love the epic road trips stuffed in a cab with a bunch of bowtie gearheads. hoping we can get the cab mounted for transport with 3 guys. seat is removed, so that'll lighten it sum. i'l take the doors off if need be.

[1963c-10]

and just my luck, when i went out to get the 4way lug wrench out of the truck, i figured id let the truck run a few minutes since its sat for a week. the brake pedal went to the floor. so i crawled under the truck and it looks like i lost the front pass side wheel cylinder. just glad it went at home and not on the road.....and another good reason to finish the crossmember swap w/disk brakes.

[1963c-10]

been a long weekend, but did get the new 63 home yesterday. was a frame and a bunch of parts when we showed up. 3 guys and two bags full of tools, 4 new tires/rims and 2 hours and we had a roller with a cab and bed installed. put the front end parts in the bed of the tow rig and the hood in the bed of the 63. 2.5hr drive and home safely. ill get a couple pics posted tonight and more tomorrow.

Spent a few hours on it today, got the inside removed of all the add on wires that wern't part of the factory harness. Put a correct set of handles in it....it had ford handles. Also had late model buick electric seats which got left behind...thankfully. And the red house carpet was trashed second. The steering wheel will go next. Got the cab pressure washed inside and the front end. Installed front and inner fenders and laid the hood on top. Will help me see what I have for bolts and parts. Have about 90% of what I need to make it a complete truck. Will need new back glass and some window work on the driver side. Locks are all good and all interior components are there, minus dome light cover. Dash has been hacked, but fixable. Put a 67 bench seat I had in it to give me something to sit on to do some of the interior work. Will need rockers and some minor floor patching and a donar trans cover.

Anyways....long tired weekend, will post more tomorrow.

[1963c-10]

What I do know is it originally was dark green. 230ci 3 speed muncie drivetrain. Was a base model truck with a big back window. Single speed wipers, thrift heater truck. Been painted twice and has a pretty cool patina. Pretty straight truck. Needs gaskets on the glass, but minus the back window they are solid. Locks work and match for glovebox, ignition and door.

[hopped up]

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

[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.

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I didn't see anything about that, but I will contact Summit and ask. I did get free shipping. Did you purchase the same model? I haven't found anyone locally that has, but haven't heard anything bad about them from the forum.

I didn't get the exact same I bought the BFGoodrich Silvertowns 3" WWW. They are the same size as yours though. Only problem I have had is I didn't sandblast the the 62' wheels I used on the inside of the rim and one of them leaks down. I think it is due to it not sealing well on the rim. I am fixing to pull the trigger on a disc brake conversion so I will have to get new wheels anyways.

Bret

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by bj383ss

I didn't get the exact same I bought the BFGoodrich Silvertowns 3" WWW. They are the same size as yours though. Only problem I have had is I didn't sandblast the the 62' wheels I used on the inside of the rim and one of them leaks down. I think it is due to it not sealing well on the rim. I am fixing to pull the trigger on a disc brake conversion so I will have to get new wheels anyways.

Bret

I sandblasted then used self-etching primer. Paint and clear coat were oversprayed so they should seal good. Looks like we have a winter storm over us in the next few hours, so probably turn into a Wednesday project. Been wanting wide whites for years. How did you like the brand you went with?

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I sandblasted then used self-etching primer. Paint and clear coat were oversprayed so they should seal good. Looks like we have a winter storm over us in the next few hours, so probably turn into a Wednesday project. Been wanting wide whites for years. How did you like the brand you went with?

I absolutely love them. I had 15X8 jeep wheels and 215/? something tires. So the truck sat higher with the new tires and wheels and it just look more 60's hot rod look to me. I can't wait to get the frame and suspension done so I can put them back on.

The truck drove like a dream with the new tires and turned so much easier. At this point I am going to keep the manual steering as it is no big deal with the tall tires. They are currently tucked away in a corner of the shop with blankets over them patiently waiting.

Bret

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

been a long weekend, but did get the new 63 home yesterday. was a frame and a bunch of parts when we showed up. 3 guys and two bags full of tools, 4 new tires/rims and 2 hours and we had a roller with a cab and bed installed. put the front end parts in the bed of the tow rig and the hood in the bed of the 63. 2.5hr drive and home safely. ill get a couple pics posted tonight and more tomorrow.

Spent a few hours on it today, got the inside removed of all the add on wires that wern't part of the factory harness. Put a correct set of handles in it....it had ford handles. Also had late model buick electric seats which got left behind...thankfully. And the red house carpet was trashed second. The steering wheel will go next. Got the cab pressure washed inside and the front end. Installed front and inner fenders and laid the hood on top. Will help me see what I have for bolts and parts. Have about 90% of what I need to make it a complete truck. Will need new back glass and some window work on the driver side. Locks are all good and all interior components are there, minus dome light cover. Dash has been hacked, but fixable. Put a 67 bench seat I had in it to give me something to sit on to do some of the interior work. Will need rockers and some minor floor patching and a donar trans cover.

Anyways....long tired weekend, will post more tomorrow.

Glad it all worked out. I was holding my breath. If you are happy then I'm glad too. It's a nice truck and worthy of saving.
Jay

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Glad it all worked out. I was holding my breath. If you are happy then I'm glad too. It's a nice truck and worthy of saving.
Jay

Agreed and thanks for the tip. Yeah, the truck looks fine for the cost and really looks much better back on the frame from when you 1st saw it and me too. Everything under the cab is super solid, with the only real cab work being the immediate floor in front of the door. I'm not going to do much until I get a clear title back from NC. The only bad thing about classics and crossing state lines, but it should be just fine.

I started a build thread for it here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024

[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.