Finished my 1963 SWB

[C/10 King]

And I thought it couldn't get any better! But, it did!!!

[fitzhume1221]

i was out driving around and saw this sweet suburban sitting in this driveway and figured what the heck, maybe its for sale, so i pulled in and started taking to the guy. turns out its fellow member 60-66, in the process of building this truck!! he gave me a tour of his place and some of the vehicles…..WOW!!! would make any 60-66 truck lover drool!! great guy to take time out and show me around …and BTW, the burban's not for sale!! I'll find one one of these days!!

[scuderia]

Whose bed kit did you use? thanks

[60-66]

Originally Posted by C/10 King

And I thought it couldn't get any better! But, it did!!!

Thanks Rene ! Lovin your new Black Beauty to !! Just picked up a long fleet black and white 66 myself..........

Originally Posted by fitzhume1221

i was out driving around and saw this sweet suburban sitting in this driveway and figured what the heck, maybe its for sale, so i pulled in and started taking to the guy. turns out its fellow member 60-66, in the process of building this truck!! he gave me a tour of his place and some of the vehicles…..WOW!!! would make any 60-66 truck lover drool!! great guy to take time out and show me around …and BTW, the burban's not for sale!! I'll find one one of these days!!

Thanks for stopping by ! Always great to meet another member here. Any luck finding a Burb yet ?

Originally Posted by scuderia

Whose bed kit did you use? thanks

Everything in the bed, wood, strips, bolt kit is all from Mar K . Excellent customer service and USA made parts to boot !!

[scuderia]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Everything in the bed, wood, strips, bolt kit is all from Mar K . Excellent customer service and USA made parts to boot !!

Thanks so much!! Guess I should ask what paint you used as well as your bed is exactly what I need to create for mine??
my bed at the moment... at least there's no real rust

[LT1 Burb]

Man that thing is saweet. Your making me think of ordering drop springs now for my shortwide resto. I see the orange stock height one and see yours and its killing me, never had anything stock before.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by scuderia

Thanks so much!! Guess I should ask what paint you used as well as your bed is exactly what I need to create for mine??
my bed at the moment... at least there's no real rust

I used Rustolium Satin black, sanded through to the high spots then satin clear to protect the pine. Will see how it lasts. Still need to patina the strips and bolts though. MarK recommends POR-15 for durability .

[60-66]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Man that thing is saweet. Your making me think of ordering drop springs now for my shortwide resto. I see the orange stock height one and see yours and its killing me, never had anything stock before.

Thanks LT1 ! That's your tailgate on the truck to. Pretty close match . PO primered the original so I couldn't save it.

In my humble opinion, it would be a shame to change directions now on your SWB truck. You've put a high level of experience and detail into the truck that will really stand out in the end. That orange truck I posted just has too many incorrect things done/added that take away from a true stocker appeal .

At the same time I was building this 63, I started working on a 63 SWB fleetside custom that will be 100% stock and very similar to yours. I'm excited about it !



My point is , whether its stock or modified they are equally as fun, but the stockers I feel command a certain respect from all . DONT GIVE UP !

[60-66]

Another wheel and tire change . Few too many burnouts with that set. Thought wider might help......it didnt , still have the same problem. LOL

[scuderia]

Just gets better all the time! Thanks for the update.

[Lugnutz65]

Really nice! Sent you a PM.