Stealth_Weapons 63 project

[bigblock63]

Originally Posted by stealth_weapons

new pics as requested.....i know i know it's real dirty but i use this thing daily!

hey man, do you know anything about putting power windows in that '63 model chevy truck?

[stealth_weapons]

i have seen the univerasl kits out there, like the auto loc ones etc... i am saving up for the one piece conversion though. try checking here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382369

[stealth_weapons]

here is where i found the one piece for those interested. i have not purchased this yet so i can't confirm the installation difficulty
http://www.classictruckglass.com

[stealth_weapons]

so i finally got around to putting my sway bar and pitman arm on (no pics yet).
first off- the sway bar in conjunction with the POL tubular LCA doesnt exactly mount like their directions say. i didnt use the "lowered" bracket at all. i did have to drill the rivet in the radiator support though. i may not have the bar mounted properly but ther was only one way it was going on.
the pitman arm was straight forward and fairly easy considering my buddy had to make an arm puller out of rebar and angle iron. it was a fancy apparatus to say the least but, it worked.

[stealth_weapons]

pics as promised;



as you can see the endlink just doesnt look quite right. any input would be appreciated

[fryer1979]

Truck looks good man. You're right, the end link doesn't look right, but I can't place what's wrong. Funny they would mount like that and not like the 73-87 bars do......tubular a-arm difference I guess......

[redneck6]

looks bad ass cant wait for more updates .

[McMurphy]

I just read your whole thread, looks like it has been a heck of a fun build for you so far!!
Looks great, would like to see what progress you got going on since your last post....

Keep up the good work!

[stealth_weapons]

kinda at a stand still until i figure out what "needs" versus what i "want" to be done. i have to adress the exhaust (it leaks) and wiring (needs updating badly) i want to start repairing body panels so it can be painted..... i also want new wheels/tires....too much to sort out.

[redneck6]

beenmeaning to ask ya what ya got going on as far as clutch linkinge ?

[Stefan.]

Can you tell me how much is lowered the truck?

[stealth_weapons]

Originally Posted by Stefan.

Can you tell me how much is lowered the truck?

as of right now i have CPP 4 in drop springs on the rear/ 2inch springs,2.5in spindles/ and not sure what the drop on the control arms are (they are the POL tubular upper and lower control arms).
what i can say is that it is crazy low on the front end. i am looking into the porterbuilt dropmember for additional ground clearance as long it will work with my current control arms. and possibly bagging the rear with the porterbuilt rear dropmember just so i can even it out while parked. $1900 isnt bad for the amount and quality of stuff they offer for the rear.

[stealth_weapons]

so now i am debating my next mod. i want to bring the raer of the truck down. there are 2 ways i am thinking about. Porterbuilt dropmember (would require bagging the front also) or Porterbuilt tubular trailing arms in the 3" drop fashion.
i love my static drop and i get a ton compliments around town, i also like the idea of bags due to the fact that i could lay frame.



can anyone help me make my mind up?

[gimmy 64]

it's very simple. how much time and money do you have? it costs alot of money to lay frame. and alot of extra work--zing rear frame etc.

[stealth_weapons]

i have a ton of time...at least i hope so, Lord willing. as for the money it really depends on if i make E6 this year. if not then it will be a slow build like i planned. if i do then it will go quicker

[stealth_weapons]

well my friend was deployed for 6 months and returned home finally. he is building a rotisserie for his 67 Camaro that will be adjustable to hold my cab or bed. it is almost complete.
as for any updates to my truck there havent been any. i have just been driving on the weekends and enjoying fmaily cruise time!
my son started kindegarten and next week they are discussing "Modes of transportation" turns out his teacher is a gear head and her husband has a nice 51 or 52 Chevy pickup. she asked if i would be willing to bring my truck and let my son tell all his class mates about it. She enjoys talking "cars" with him because he knows way more about them than your averavge 5 year old.
Hopefully around the first of the year i will be able to make some progress since nothing has been done for almost a year now.

[Bomp]

Im a little late but glad to have caught your build. Sounds like you have a bunch of stuff instore for your truck.

[stealth_weapons]

sadly i just found out i am being reassigned to RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom so the truck will be up sale. i cant take it with me and i will gone for far to long to have it stored. as for an asking price i dont know yet.

[Novalicious]

Sorry to hear that you are selling it and THANKYOU for your service. Seen the truck on c10 forum, what are you asking for it as I have a bud looking.

Thnaks

[stealth_weapons]

i was hoping for around $6K. i have a lot of additional parts and seals that arent pictured.

[McMurphy]

Both sorry and congrats on your next posting!!
When my wife and I got posted to Hawaii from Oklahoma, we put 4 cars in storage for 4 years.
To us it was worth it.

There is a photo in my Tempest link of the day we loaded them up on a car hauler when we got back to the mainland.

It is a sadness for your truck, but I am willing to bet you are going to like Europe !!

[stealth_weapons]

we are hoping it will be fun. i have considered storing the truck but 4 years is a long time for an old truck to sit and not be used. there is no garantee that we will be back in 4 years also. i would rather someone else have fun with it.

[stealth_weapons]

Well in a new turn of events, my son was denied travel to Lakenheath due to his medical conditions. you know what that means...... now I don't have to sell and I can spend money on it again!!!!

[96twodoor]

very cool, congrats you get to keep the truck ! What are your plans now ?

[stealth_weapons]

plans now are sourcing an LS motor, decide if I want an auto or keep a manual trans, convert the rear end to disc brakes, a ton of paint/body work.