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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 · 04-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Let me know how far you set your axle from the rear cab mounts at ride height. I believe it's 56". I'm going to set my pinion at ride height, then drop it to the ground before I mount the bags. I'm not going to run very much air in the rear to lift it. I hope I'm going in the right direction.

Well I Measured the distance from the axle to the cab mount for you but unfortunately I measured from the 3/4 ton mounts and not the 1/2 mounts and the 3/4 ton mounts look a little wider, sorry. It was close to 56" like you said but we moved my axle back a little to split the differenced between the wheelbase at ride hieght and laying out. My lower links are about 35-3/8" from bolt center to bolt center. that may change when the pinion is completely dialed with a driveshaft in it.

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:

creep · 04-21-2010, 09:19 AM

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

Bazooka · 04-21-2010, 12:10 PM

Project is looking good man..

creep · 04-26-2010, 04:17 PM

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/

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!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-24-2010, 06:53 PM

Man, I love it!

creep · 05-25-2010, 08:37 AM

Thanks guys.

It will be hard to not smoke the skinny tires that I will be running for a while, that's for sure.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-25-2010, 09:19 AM

One day I'll drop mine, but man, I do love the look of airbags. Can't wait to see it on the road.

And hey, all those unemployment checks that they withheld and then suddenly sent me payed for those wheels and tires on my Blazer. And it only took half of what they owed me. They just didn't think I was looking for jobs until they saw that I got one.

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

04-03-2010, 10:53 AM	#51
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	#52
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	#53
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

04-03-2010, 10:41 PM	#55
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	#56
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	#57
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, 09:19 AM	#58
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.

04-21-2010, 12:10 PM	#59
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	#60
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.

05-02-2010, 10:47 AM	#61
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	#62
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.

05-02-2010, 02:58 PM	#63
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	#64
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	#66
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	#67
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



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05-02-2010, 10:47 PM	#68
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	#69
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	#70
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

05-24-2010, 06:53 PM	#71
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: '63 GMC Project Man, I love it! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

05-25-2010, 08:37 AM	#72
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys. It will be hard to not smoke the skinny tires that I will be running for a while, that's for sure. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

05-25-2010, 09:19 AM	#73
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: '63 GMC Project One day I'll drop mine, but man, I do love the look of airbags. Can't wait to see it on the road. And hey, all those unemployment checks that they withheld and then suddenly sent me payed for those wheels and tires on my Blazer. And it only took half of what they owed me. They just didn't think I was looking for jobs until they saw that I got one. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

08-08-2010, 09:30 PM	#74
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	#75
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

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