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Old 07-22-2010, 08:25 PM   #76
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Looking good.

I can't wait to sell my '87 crew & pick up a '65/6 short wb/b truck.

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Old 07-23-2010, 09:53 PM   #77
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Converted the stock column steering shaft to a 3/4 DD. It turned out great with no slop and a tight fit.

I'm running a 3/4DD-3/4DD to 3/4DD-9/16 26spl. on the FR1503 manual rack.





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Old 07-30-2010, 07:39 PM   #78
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

I got the steering all hooked up and motor mounts in. Pushed the truck out turned it around and pushed it back in for the rear now.



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Old 07-30-2010, 10:23 PM   #79
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Ah .... the ass-end. If it turns out as well & as clean as the front .... I building one of these too!!

You guessing on the steering right now or have you mocked up a block, head & exhaust??

Nice job so far.

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Old 07-31-2010, 01:20 AM   #80
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I'm good on the block & head. With the headers i might have to make some room. I have Flowtech's that dump in the rear.

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Old 07-31-2010, 08:42 PM   #81
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Looks SWEET! Do you plan on removing the trailing arm crossmember with the cab on? Those rivits on the top are gonna be fun with the cab mounted! Good luck and keep going on the progress! I hope to be ordering my trailing arms here shortly! Again very nice build I'm jealous!
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Old 08-01-2010, 01:40 PM   #82
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Well i hope i can knock them off with a air hammer. well see how it goes.
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Old 08-01-2010, 01:57 PM   #83
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

It's been a while since I checked in. Beautiful work and great progress!!
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Old 08-04-2010, 10:31 PM   #84
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Thanks all.

Well i got started on the rear half and let me tell you those 4 little rivets on top of the trailing arm crossmember are a pain in the A$$. It took me 2 hours of grinding, air hammer and BFH to get that crossmember out of there. But its out and on to the next phase

What worked best for me was to grind off the heads on the inside of the top rail (4 rivets) and use the air hammer to punch them threw the top from the inside. Never had to try and get between the cab and frame. once the crossmember was out i grinded what was left of the top rivets and air hammered them the rest of the way out with a punch bit.




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Old 08-04-2010, 10:49 PM   #85
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Oh ... that looked like as much fun as me removing the center X member in my '46 frame!!

Keep us posted on the progress.

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Old 08-04-2010, 11:34 PM   #86
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Old 08-05-2010, 06:19 PM   #87
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Thanks guys. I got a lot more rivets to go
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Old 08-10-2010, 02:01 PM   #88
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Any updates on this SWEET project?
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Old 08-10-2010, 04:17 PM   #89
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:12 PM   #90
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Quick question . The previous owner of my frame , '65, decided to take out the crossmember. It was halfway done so I had to finish removing the rivets. So, here I am to put it back in. The holes are 7/16. Does your PB use 1/2 bolts to mount the new crossmember and drill the frame? I figure since I have it out,I will also compensate and center the rear wheels. Thanks, don't mean to take over. Awesome work !
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:24 PM   #91
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Man, That's just so cool. Lotta nice looking builds going on around here. The silver came out beautifully.

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awesome rides... i would of had a hard time selling that 54 though...lol
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Old 08-10-2010, 11:21 PM   #93
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

Thanks guys. Well i have just been doing a lot of prep work on the frame. I sanded, primed & painted it today.




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Old 08-11-2010, 12:37 AM   #94
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Quick question . The previous owner of my frame , '65, decided to take out the crossmember. It was halfway done so I had to finish removing the rivets. So, here I am to put it back in. The holes are 7/16. Does your PB use 1/2 bolts to mount the new crossmember and drill the frame? I figure since I have it out,I will also compensate and center the rear wheels. Thanks, don't mean to take over. Awesome work !
The PB Adjustable Trailing arm cross member use's 7/16" bolts, Thanks
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:46 AM   #95
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Man!!! It's looking awsome. Keep up the good work.
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Old 08-18-2010, 12:56 AM   #96
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I got my Trailing Arm X-member, Notch & Bridge installed.




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Old 08-18-2010, 11:57 PM   #97
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Get that thing on the ground!!

Looks sick, and I like your pace!!!
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Old 08-19-2010, 09:06 PM   #98
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No welding on the rear section?? I know the bolts will probably hold it but .... I'm so much happier when things are welded on vs. bolted.

Looks good.

Your thoughts??

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Old 08-19-2010, 10:50 PM   #99
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No welding on the rear section?? I know the bolts will probably hold it but .... I'm so much happier when things are welded on vs. bolted.

Looks good.

Your thoughts??

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Being all Porter Built parts, I would have no worries about being bolt together. Heck the original frame is only held together by a couple dozen rivits.

Looking good!!!
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:16 PM   #100
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Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

This thing is rock solid with 64 grade 8 bolts and nylocs. But i am going to do some welds on the inside bottom of the notch to frame area just to complete the box. Was waiting till i weld on the bag mounts to do it. Mocking up the 12 bolt rear now. Added a picture of my scrap pile.





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