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aggie91 · 12-21-2021, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks good! Why stop at 500 HP?

Well, 500hp NA is only a turbo kit away from 1000hp...

Just say'n

aggie91 · 12-21-2021, 02:31 PM

Buck,

Truck is looking good. I am looking at a RS Spec chassis for one of my projects. I have a contact with a RS dealer in Tyler, so it would only be a very short drive for me to pick up. Boris is a great source, but for future reference, we are only about 650 miles away from PCB, FL. I think you are north of that aren't you?

C10_ustacould · 12-21-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Man you guys were busy! It's looking good Ernie. I know with me it is really hard to get into cutting body that is as nice as Millie, but it needs it. They way you and the crew are working, I expect you guys will have it all worked and running by New Years eve.

Oh for sure!

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks good! Why stop at 500 HP?

It's plenty.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Why not?

I know, right?!

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks like a fun project.

Marc

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Well, 500hp NA is only a turbo kit away from 1000hp...

Just say'n

Truth!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Buck,

Truck is looking good. I am looking at a RS Spec chassis for one of my projects. I have a contact with a RS dealer in Tyler, so it would only be a very short drive for me to pick up. Boris is a great source, but for future reference, we are only about 650 miles away from PCB, FL. I think you are north of that aren't you?

Good to know!

C10_ustacould · 12-24-2021, 02:30 PM

Connor and I got the bed wood removed enough to set the bed on to start looking at bed floor options.

Spinning carriage bolt be damned we got it done!
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Don't mind that post...

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I like it! Look how far that axle is up in the wheel opening... she's going to be LOW!
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Now what to do for a bed floor?
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**cericd** · 05-29-2022, 05:51 PM

Hey Buck, what's the status on this one?

C10_ustacould · 06-03-2022, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Hey Buck, what's the status on this one?

Haven't worked on it much, have a lot going on... One kid just started Medical School the other is about to finish at Lincoln Tech... Power Tour in a week. If all goes well I will pick up the engine after Power Tour and order the Magnum TKX soon after.

C10_ustacould · 08-30-2024, 05:52 PM

Wow, it's been two years since I've updated this thread. I'll try and bring y'all up to speed but I'll have to warn you not much has really happened compared to the time that's passed. So let's see... where to start?

C10_ustacould · 08-30-2024, 06:11 PM

Porterbuilt hinge installation.

Almost too clean to cut up!
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Mark and measure twice, or 100 times, cut once!
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Hacked!!

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Trial fit.
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Done!

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C10_ustacould · 08-30-2024, 08:05 PM

Mated the T56 Magnum with the LS7 for the first time

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Set them in the RS chassis so I can look at exhaust options and see what we need to do with the tunnel.
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C10_ustacould · 08-30-2024, 08:09 PM

Mocked the truck up close to ride height, no wheels and tires yet but it gives an idea of what it will look like.
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Bought some Holley valve covers and had James Mott pin stripe the Chevrolet, much better.
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darkhorse970 · 08-30-2024, 09:36 PM

Looking good Ernie!

**Palf70Step** · 08-31-2024, 05:46 AM

C10_ustacould · 08-31-2024, 03:23 PM

That rear end is about ready to go together as well, Strange built center section with TruTrac and 4.11 gears.

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SCOTI · 09-03-2024, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

That rear end is about ready to go together as well, Strange built center section with TruTrac and 4.11 gears.

54" width?

C10_ustacould · 09-04-2024, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

54" width?

I'm not sure, I've nver measured it. I can tell you it's the standard width for the RS chassis, not the narrowed unit for a fat lip.

**cericd** · 09-04-2024, 10:02 PM

Dang! That's a nice looking rear end. Did you have it painted or powder coated? If painted, what did you use?

C10_ustacould · 09-14-2024, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Dang! That's a nice looking rear end. Did you have it painted or powder coated? If painted, what did you use?

It powder coated.

SkinnyG · 09-15-2024, 12:08 AM

What is your mocked up ride height at?

My pancaked-front-crossmember/oil-pan/trans-pan is 5" off the ground at ride height.

12-21-2021, 02:31 PM	#52
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Buck, Truck is looking good. I am looking at a RS Spec chassis for one of my projects. I have a contact with a RS dealer in Tyler, so it would only be a very short drive for me to pick up. Boris is a great source, but for future reference, we are only about 650 miles away from PCB, FL. I think you are north of that aren't you? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

12-24-2021, 02:30 PM	#54
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Connor and I got the bed wood removed enough to set the bed on to start looking at bed floor options. Spinning carriage bolt be damned we got it done! Don't mind that post... I like it! Look how far that axle is up in the wheel opening... she's going to be LOW! Now what to do for a bed floor? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-29-2022, 05:51 PM	#55
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Hey Buck, what's the status on this one? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

08-30-2024, 05:52 PM	#57
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Wow, it's been two years since I've updated this thread. I'll try and bring y'all up to speed but I'll have to warn you not much has really happened compared to the time that's passed. So let's see... where to start? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-30-2024, 06:11 PM	#58
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Porterbuilt hinge installation. Almost too clean to cut up! Mark and measure twice, or 100 times, cut once! Hacked!! Trial fit. Done! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 08-30-2024 at 06:47 PM.

08-30-2024, 08:05 PM	#59
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Mated the T56 Magnum with the LS7 for the first time Set them in the RS chassis so I can look at exhaust options and see what we need to do with the tunnel. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-30-2024, 08:09 PM	#60
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Mocked the truck up close to ride height, no wheels and tires yet but it gives an idea of what it will look like. Bought some Holley valve covers and had James Mott pin stripe the Chevrolet, much better. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 08-30-2024 at 08:14 PM.

08-30-2024, 09:36 PM	#61
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Looking good Ernie! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-31-2024, 05:46 AM	#62
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-31-2024, 03:23 PM	#63
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build That rear end is about ready to go together as well, Strange built center section with TruTrac and 4.11 gears. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-04-2024, 10:02 PM	#66
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Dang! That's a nice looking rear end. Did you have it painted or powder coated? If painted, what did you use? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

09-15-2024, 12:08 AM	#68
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,252	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build What is your mocked up ride height at? My pancaked-front-crossmember/oil-pan/trans-pan is 5" off the ground at ride height. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate



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