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TimE · 02-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Nice looking hood. Let us know how well it fits.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-19-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Nice looking hood. Let us know how well it fits.

Will do, and it better fit damn good for that price and wait.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-19-2009, 10:51 PM

Also, I forgot to mention about my wheels. I will be picking up some 20" BOSS Motorsports wheels with some brand spanking new rubbers for the '63 sometime this week or very early next week.

TimE · 02-19-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Will do, and it better fit damn good for that price and wait.

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Also, I forgot to mention about my wheels. I will be picking up some 20" BOSS Motorsports wheels with some brand spanking new rubbers for the '63 sometime this week or very early next week.

**Captainfab** · 02-20-2009, 01:23 AM

I'm curious to hear what you have to say about the fit and finish on that hood. I've read some negative feedback on US Body Source. Did you go and pick it up yourself?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-20-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm curious to hear what you have to say about the fit and finish on that hood. I've read some negative feedback on US Body Source. Did you go and pick it up yourself?

Hey captainfab, and yes I did pick it up myself, and it looks like it will be a fine fit. Once I get the front end on this weekend I will be able to tell. But it better be a good one.

jason65 · 02-20-2009, 08:40 AM

Cool. Gonna take pics?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-20-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Cool. Gonna take pics?

Oh come on man, look at this thread. Of course I'm gonna take pics, I took at least 30 glamor shots on that hood by itself. But what is it you're speaking of in particular?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-20-2009, 08:32 PM

Today I ordered my wheels and tires so I should have them in by next Friday. Though they want be put on the truck until after it's done in the paint booth in a few weeks. As far as the wheels go they are 20" BOSS 313's in chrome and are complete with a fresh set of med-profile Kumho rubbers for the best in protection. I got a sweet deal on the package from some friends of mine here at Town and Country Tire here in Live Oak. I'll get ya'll some pics once I get 'em and especially once I get them on after paint.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Got the front inner fenders and core support hung today and I figured that I might as well mount the front fenders and check out the hood.

And this is the only bad part I'm finding regarding fitment. Pretty lousy grinding job on that line. Also, I'm going to have to take it down on the passenger side where it meets the cab corner because it rests atleast a good half inch above at that spot.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-21-2009, 09:28 PM

Here's a teaser pic, but I'll have the real pics up on Friday after I get them.

jason65 · 02-22-2009, 12:38 AM

Nice.

Thats gonna look great.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-22-2009, 12:45 AM

Thanks man. I can't wait to get it finished and on the road.

jason65 · 02-22-2009, 12:51 AM

Tell me about it. I got almost everything I need to finish but the bodyshop is behind schedule.

You look like your comeing right along though.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-22-2009, 12:58 AM

Yeah it's coming along great. I'm just trying to get the lines to line up right and get everything ready to go back together for paint. Should be in paint by 2-3 weeks. After that time for wiring and the interior.

joe231 · 02-22-2009, 01:46 AM

looks good!!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-22-2009, 09:53 AM

Thanks joe.

Barebones66 · 02-22-2009, 12:58 PM

Dude that color is sweet, that pearl really makes it snap.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-23-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Barebones66

Dude that color is sweet, that pearl really makes it snap.

Thanks barebones. I'm doing the bumper to match and the grill will be a black metallic with some other additives to really make it compliment the body and chrome wheels.

66chevy PROSTREET · 02-23-2009, 04:51 PM

are you going to lower it?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-23-2009, 05:00 PM

I want to lower it sooner or later but I'm not worrying about it right now. I have a buddy that does suspension work so after I get it finished and on the road I'll figure out what I want to do with height. Though I'm sure that there's atleast about a 3" drop in it's somewhat distant future. But no bags or extreme drops because I just don't have that kind of money.

66chevy PROSTREET · 02-23-2009, 05:38 PM

nice job, looks good!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-23-2009, 05:41 PM

Thanks man. I'm glad to see that all of you like what I'm doing with it.

jonathan-m · 02-26-2009, 12:03 PM

very cool project. I like what all you've done so far... and nice to see another Floridian!

**Corts60** · 02-26-2009, 03:39 PM

You know what would be bada*s, is if you had somebody replicate the valve cover plaid onto your bumpers, or maybe a stripe down the side. I think that plaid and copper color you have go great together. Nice build!

02-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#76
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: My Truck Nice looking hood. Let us know how well it fits. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-19-2009, 10:51 PM	#78
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Also, I forgot to mention about my wheels. I will be picking up some 20" BOSS Motorsports wheels with some brand spanking new rubbers for the '63 sometime this week or very early next week. __________________ 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

02-20-2009, 01:23 AM	#80
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My Truck I'm curious to hear what you have to say about the fit and finish on that hood. I've read some negative feedback on US Body Source. Did you go and pick it up yourself? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-20-2009, 08:40 AM	#82
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My Truck Cool. Gonna take pics?

02-20-2009, 08:32 PM	#84
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Update! Today I ordered my wheels and tires so I should have them in by next Friday. Though they want be put on the truck until after it's done in the paint booth in a few weeks. As far as the wheels go they are 20" BOSS 313's in chrome and are complete with a fresh set of med-profile Kumho rubbers for the best in protection. I got a sweet deal on the package from some friends of mine here at Town and Country Tire here in Live Oak. I'll get ya'll some pics once I get 'em and especially once I get them on after paint. __________________ 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

02-21-2009, 08:16 PM	#85
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Got the front inner fenders and core support hung today and I figured that I might as well mount the front fenders and check out the hood. And this is the only bad part I'm finding regarding fitment. Pretty lousy grinding job on that line. Also, I'm going to have to take it down on the passenger side where it meets the cab corner because it rests atleast a good half inch above at that spot. __________________ 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

02-21-2009, 09:28 PM	#86
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Wheel Teaser Photo Here's a teaser pic, but I'll have the real pics up on Friday after I get them. __________________ 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

02-22-2009, 12:38 AM	#87
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My Truck Nice.Thats gonna look great.

02-22-2009, 12:45 AM	#88
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks man. I can't wait to get it finished and on the road. __________________ 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

02-22-2009, 12:51 AM	#89
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My Truck Tell me about it. I got almost everything I need to finish but the bodyshop is behind schedule. You look like your comeing right along though.

02-22-2009, 12:58 AM	#90
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Yeah it's coming along great. I'm just trying to get the lines to line up right and get everything ready to go back together for paint. Should be in paint by 2-3 weeks. After that time for wiring and the interior. __________________ 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

02-22-2009, 01:46 AM	#91
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02-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#92
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks joe. __________________ 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

02-22-2009, 12:58 PM	#93
Barebones66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dirt Coast Posts: 88	Re: My Truck Dude that color is sweet, that pearl really makes it snap. __________________ 1st project 66 SWB Dave

02-23-2009, 04:51 PM	#95
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02-23-2009, 05:00 PM	#96
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck I want to lower it sooner or later but I'm not worrying about it right now. I have a buddy that does suspension work so after I get it finished and on the road I'll figure out what I want to do with height. Though I'm sure that there's atleast about a 3" drop in it's somewhat distant future. But no bags or extreme drops because I just don't have that kind of money. __________________ 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

02-23-2009, 05:38 PM	#97
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: My Truck nice job, looks good! __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

02-23-2009, 05:41 PM	#98
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks man. I'm glad to see that all of you like what I'm doing with 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

02-26-2009, 12:03 PM	#99
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: My Truck very cool project. I like what all you've done so far... and nice to see another Floridian!

02-26-2009, 03:39 PM	#100
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