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creep · 04-03-2010, 10:53 AM

We changed the rear cab mount perches out with some 1/2 ton perches I got from Tony (Lilred66) and replaced all the cab mount bushings with new urethanes. It is finally sitting on the ground now too.

creep · 04-03-2010, 10:56 AM

This shot is going to be my new avatar

Broke1 · 04-03-2010, 11:05 AM

creep · 04-21-2010, 09:19 AM

Can this thread be moved to the "Projects and Builds" section?

creep · 05-02-2010, 10:47 AM

I went to a swap meet yesterday and picked up some new door seals and an air intake for the 63, but the real magic happened at Summit Racing on the way home. I finally ordered my motor, a 405 hp Blueprint 383 longblock. Can't wait 'till that bad boy comes in so we can go pick it up.

creep · 05-02-2010, 02:26 PM

This is the motor: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MLL-BP3830CT1/

creep · 08-08-2010, 09:30 PM

Ok, time for an update. We have been working on it, just lots of little boring stuff like brakelines and painting little parts. But today was a pretty good day. The new tires are finally mounted and the motor and tranny went in today. We also rolled it outside to see it in the sun.

McC_65_91 · 08-08-2010, 09:55 PM

good work, interesting build... and i love long beds as well as the

its different, i got a 65 gmc

creep · 08-08-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short.

sams60gmc · 08-13-2010, 12:17 AM

Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.

creep · 08-13-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sams60gmc

Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.

Thanks, so is yours.

ruffrida2005 · 04-03-2010, 10:41 PM

Thanks man, the truck looks sweet. You gonna get it on the pinch or the rocker. I'm thinking about laying it on the rocker since I have to cut the trans tunnel anyways, whats a little extra metal to cut out of the way.

creep · 04-04-2010, 10:32 AM

It wouldn't be that hard, maybe just hit the urethane cab mount bushings with the belt sander, but It sits fine for me now.

creep · 04-19-2010, 04:07 PM

Got a few more things done. Installed the swaybar, test fit the rear caliper brackets and painted the centercaps for the steelies I'm going to run for a while. We also painted the rest of the frame (except the very rear, untill we get a fuel cell test fit) and rear suspension parts but haven't taken any pics of it yet.

The swaybar:

The rear calipers:

The centercaps:

Bazooka · 04-21-2010, 12:10 PM

Project is looking good man..

creep · 04-26-2010, 04:17 PM

Bazooka · 05-02-2010, 02:58 PM

That motor should be fun

ruffrida2005 · 05-02-2010, 04:30 PM

Man I need your job man, your blowing your load on this truck.

creep · 05-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Man I need your job man, your blowing your load on this truck.

Unemployment pays better than you think

creep · 05-02-2010, 05:45 PM

The motor was on sale for $2,965 when I ordered it.

ruffrida2005 · 05-02-2010, 09:58 PM

I guess I need to hurry up and get out the army so I can get somewhere in life.

scotts62 · 05-02-2010, 10:47 PM

Nice build you have going, keep up the good work!!

creep · 05-24-2010, 09:39 AM

a little more progress...

scotts62 · 05-24-2010, 06:23 PM

Thats going to be fun to cruise around in!

rudy350 · 02-13-2012, 11:16 PM

were did u get ur brake system (Brake booster,Master cyl) would it work on '65 gmc long bed??

Bad ass truck u got

04-03-2010, 10:53 AM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project We changed the rear cab mount perches out with some 1/2 ton perches I got from Tony (Lilred66) and replaced all the cab mount bushings with new urethanes. It is finally sitting on the ground now too. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-03-2010, 10:56 AM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project This shot is going to be my new avatar __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-03-2010, 11:05 AM	#3
Broke1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mineral Wells,Texas Posts: 125	Re: '63 GMC Project __________________ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383205

04-21-2010, 09:19 AM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Can this thread be moved to the "Projects and Builds" section? __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-02-2010, 10:47 AM	#5
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I went to a swap meet yesterday and picked up some new door seals and an air intake for the 63, but the real magic happened at Summit Racing on the way home. I finally ordered my motor, a 405 hp Blueprint 383 longblock. Can't wait 'till that bad boy comes in so we can go pick it up. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-02-2010, 02:26 PM	#6
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project This is the motor: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MLL-BP3830CT1/ __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

08-08-2010, 09:30 PM	#7
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Ok, time for an update. We have been working on it, just lots of little boring stuff like brakelines and painting little parts. But today was a pretty good day. The new tires are finally mounted and the motor and tranny went in today. We also rolled it outside to see it in the sun. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

08-08-2010, 09:55 PM	#8
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: '63 GMC Project good work, interesting build... and i love long beds as well as the its different, i got a 65 gmc

08-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

08-13-2010, 12:17 AM	#10
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: '63 GMC Project Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

04-03-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks man, the truck looks sweet. You gonna get it on the pinch or the rocker. I'm thinking about laying it on the rocker since I have to cut the trans tunnel anyways, whats a little extra metal to cut out of the way. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-04-2010, 10:32 AM	#13
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project It wouldn't be that hard, maybe just hit the urethane cab mount bushings with the belt sander, but It sits fine for me now. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-19-2010, 04:07 PM	#14
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Got a few more things done. Installed the swaybar, test fit the rear caliper brackets and painted the centercaps for the steelies I'm going to run for a while. We also painted the rest of the frame (except the very rear, untill we get a fuel cell test fit) and rear suspension parts but haven't taken any pics of it yet. The swaybar: The rear calipers: The centercaps: __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-21-2010, 12:10 PM	#15
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: '63 GMC Project Project is looking good man..

04-26-2010, 04:17 PM	#16
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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05-02-2010, 02:58 PM	#17
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: '63 GMC Project That motor should be fun Last edited by Bazooka; 05-02-2010 at 02:58 PM.

05-02-2010, 04:30 PM	#18
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project Man I need your job man, your blowing your load on this truck. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

05-02-2010, 05:45 PM	#20
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project The motor was on sale for $2,965 when I ordered it. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-02-2010, 09:58 PM	#21
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project I guess I need to hurry up and get out the army so I can get somewhere in life. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

05-02-2010, 10:47 PM	#22
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: '63 GMC Project Nice build you have going, keep up the good work!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-24-2010, 09:39 AM	#23
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project a little more progress... __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-24-2010, 06:23 PM	#24
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: '63 GMC Project Thats going to be fun to cruise around in! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-13-2012, 11:16 PM	#25
rudy350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: jonesboro, GA Posts: 79	Re: '63 GMC Project were did u get ur brake system (Brake booster,Master cyl) would it work on '65 gmc long bed?? Bad ass truck u got

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