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likaroc13 · 08-08-2010, 09:59 PM

looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?

creep · 08-08-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short.

creep · 08-08-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?

Thanks! They are National 4000s I think, can't recall for sure since they've been sitting around for a while. I believe the size is 235/75/15, have to double check that also.

ruffrida2005 · 08-08-2010, 10:49 PM

Looks really good man. Glad to see it coming together. I just sold my motor and trans from my truck.

**Captainfab** · 08-09-2010, 01:16 AM

Glad to see you've got a roller again

Now you've got to get that engine and trans hooked up and running.

creep · 08-09-2010, 02:56 PM

Thanks guys!

What's going on with your truck Paul? Why did you sell the motor and trans?

Cap, the booster bracket looks and fit awesome, thanks for the superb part!

ruffrida2005 · 08-09-2010, 03:25 PM

well the project is being scraped. I've sold off almost all of my stuff from it. I'm getting out of the Army at the end of the money, and trying to sell my house, so I need to the money.

I'm going to keep the cab so that i can work on it and practice my skills on it.

creep · 08-09-2010, 03:44 PM

Man, that sucks. Good luck with everything though.

64shortc10 · 08-09-2010, 04:50 PM

Man you are making some nice progress! Keep up the good work your truck looks AWSOME!
Tony from Norcal

creep · 08-10-2010, 10:44 AM

Thanks Tony!

Pop's C-10 · 08-10-2010, 10:52 AM

Sweet build

creep · 08-10-2010, 08:00 PM

Thanks Pops!

I want to mount my alternator down low on the passenger side of the motor. Does anyone know of a mounting bracket or easy mod to do this?

creep · 08-13-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Thanks! They are National 4000s I think, can't recall for sure since they've been sitting around for a while. I believe the size is 235/75/15, have to double check that also.

The Tires are National XT4000s and the size is 235/75/15.

sams60gmc · 08-13-2010, 12:17 AM

Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.

creep · 08-13-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sams60gmc

Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.

Thanks, so is yours.

creep · 09-11-2010, 12:26 PM

Getting there. The engine is almost done and I made a "cool" battery box.

creep · 09-11-2010, 12:28 PM

I also got a new rear bumper and brackets but for some reason it is really close to the bed.

sams60gmc · 09-11-2010, 12:38 PM

That battery box is sick!!

rain_man · 09-11-2010, 01:10 PM

im sure u know but make sure u vent that battery box
looks good

creep · 09-11-2010, 01:11 PM

Thanks Sam!

scotts62 · 09-12-2010, 01:01 PM

Thats a cool idea looks good!

Delmo · 09-12-2010, 01:07 PM

Love it.

creep · 09-12-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks guys!

I may try out an Optima battery later and paint the case to look like a 6 pack of "beverages". Not sure though because I don't know if it would even be visible and 2 friends of mine have had bad luck with Optimas.

I don't think the cooler is air tight so the gasses should be able to escape around the top where the lid closes.

ruffrida2005 · 09-13-2010, 02:00 PM

Dude it looks sic. I've only had good things with my Optimas. I still have the first style they made in my trucks now. Been over 7 years now.

DRTYRAT30 · 09-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Did you find out what the deal was with the bumper brackets? I am getting ready to order front and rear bumpers and rear brackets for my 63'

Your truck is looking close, and it looks sick man.

08-08-2010, 09:59 PM	#76
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: '63 GMC Project looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?

08-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#77
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short. __________________ ((..)) ((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, 10:49 PM	#79
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project Looks really good man. Glad to see it coming together. I just sold my motor and trans from my 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

08-09-2010, 01:16 AM	#80
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: '63 GMC Project Glad to see you've got a roller again Now you've got to get that engine and trans hooked up and running. __________________ 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

08-09-2010, 02:56 PM	#81
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys! What's going on with your truck Paul? Why did you sell the motor and trans? Cap, the booster bracket looks and fit awesome, thanks for the superb part! __________________ ((..)) ((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.

08-09-2010, 03:25 PM	#82
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project well the project is being scraped. I've sold off almost all of my stuff from it. I'm getting out of the Army at the end of the money, and trying to sell my house, so I need to the money. I'm going to keep the cab so that i can work on it and practice my skills on it. __________________ 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

08-09-2010, 03:44 PM	#83
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Man, that sucks. Good luck with everything though. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

08-09-2010, 04:50 PM	#84
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: '63 GMC Project Man you are making some nice progress! Keep up the good work your truck looks AWSOME! Tony from Norcal

08-10-2010, 10:44 AM	#85
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Tony! __________________ ((..)) ((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.

08-10-2010, 10:52 AM	#86
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '63 GMC Project Sweet build

08-10-2010, 08:00 PM	#87
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Pops! I want to mount my alternator down low on the passenger side of the motor. Does anyone know of a mounting bracket or easy mod to do this? __________________ ((..)) ((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. Last edited by creep; 08-10-2010 at 08:00 PM.

08-13-2010, 12:17 AM	#89
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: '63 GMC Project Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-11-2010, 12:26 PM	#91
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Getting there. The engine is almost done and I made a "cool" battery box. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-11-2010, 12:28 PM	#92
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I also got a new rear bumper and brackets but for some reason it is really close to the bed. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-11-2010, 12:38 PM	#93
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: '63 GMC Project That battery box is sick!! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718



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09-11-2010, 01:10 PM	#94
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	Re: '63 GMC Project im sure u know but make sure u vent that battery box looks good __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

09-11-2010, 01:11 PM	#95
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Sam! __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-12-2010, 01:01 PM	#96
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: '63 GMC Project Thats a cool idea looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-12-2010, 01:07 PM	#97
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: '63 GMC Project Love it.

09-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#98
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys! I may try out an Optima battery later and paint the case to look like a 6 pack of "beverages". Not sure though because I don't know if it would even be visible and 2 friends of mine have had bad luck with Optimas. I don't think the cooler is air tight so the gasses should be able to escape around the top where the lid closes. __________________ ((..)) ((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. Last edited by creep; 09-12-2010 at 08:48 PM.

09-13-2010, 02:00 PM	#99
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project Dude it looks sic. I've only had good things with my Optimas. I still have the first style they made in my trucks now. Been over 7 years now. __________________ 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

09-14-2010, 06:24 PM	#100
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: '63 GMC Project Did you find out what the deal was with the bumper brackets? I am getting ready to order front and rear bumpers and rear brackets for my 63' Your truck is looking close, and it looks sick man.

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