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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.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
This shot is going to be my new avatar
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Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383205 |
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Can this thread be moved to the "Projects and Builds" section?
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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.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
This is the motor: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MLL-BP3830CT1/
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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.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
good work, interesting build... and i love long beds as well as the
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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.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Thanks, so is yours.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Project is looking good man..
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Re: '63 GMC Project
That motor should be fun
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Man I need your job man, your blowing your load on this truck.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
The motor was on sale for $2,965 when I ordered it.
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I guess I need to hurry up and get out the army so I can get somewhere in life.
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Nice build you have going, keep up the good work!!
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a little more progress...
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Re: '63 GMC Project
Thats going to be fun to cruise around in!
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![]() 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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