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ratty 46 · 07-22-2010, 08:25 PM

Looking good.

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

Ratty 46

DRTYRAT30 · 07-23-2010, 09:53 PM

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.

DRTYRAT30 · 07-30-2010, 07:39 PM

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.

ratty 46 · 07-30-2010, 10:23 PM

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.

Ratty 46

DRTYRAT30 · 07-31-2010, 01:20 AM

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.

Thanks

64shortc10 · 07-31-2010, 08:42 PM

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!
Tony from Norcal

DRTYRAT30 · 08-01-2010, 01:40 PM

Well i hope i can knock them off with a air hammer. well see how it goes.
Thanks

Alan's Classic · 08-01-2010, 01:57 PM

It's been a while since I checked in. Beautiful work and great progress!!

DRTYRAT30 · 08-04-2010, 10:31 PM

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.

ratty 46 · 08-04-2010, 10:49 PM

Oh ... that looked like as much fun as me removing the center X member in my '46 frame!!

Keep us posted on the progress.

Ratty 46

jgh64pkup · 08-04-2010, 11:34 PM

looks great

DRTYRAT30 · 08-05-2010, 06:19 PM

Thanks guys. I got a lot more rivets to go

64shortc10 · 08-10-2010, 02:01 PM

Any updates on this SWEET project?
Tony from Norcal

franky69c10 · 08-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64shortc10

any updates on this sweet project?

x2

doublebeetx · 08-10-2010, 05:12 PM

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 !

creep · 08-10-2010, 08:24 PM

Man, That's just so cool. Lotta nice looking builds going on around here. The silver came out beautifully.

...and nice HPI Baja and Losi Mini Crawler.

1LoC10 · 08-10-2010, 08:48 PM

awesome rides... i would of had a hard time selling that 54 though...lol

DRTYRAT30 · 08-10-2010, 11:21 PM

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

DRTYRAT30 · 08-11-2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doublebeetx

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

REDNOSE65 · 08-11-2010, 10:46 AM

Man!!! It's looking awsome. Keep up the good work.

DRTYRAT30 · 08-18-2010, 12:56 AM

I got my Trailing Arm X-member, Notch & Bridge installed.

GVizzle · 08-18-2010, 11:57 PM

Get that thing on the ground!!

Looks sick, and I like your pace!!!

ratty 46 · 08-19-2010, 09:06 PM

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??

Ratty 46

chevy_mike · 08-19-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratty 46

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??

Ratty 46

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!!!

DRTYRAT30 · 08-20-2010, 06:16 PM

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.

07-22-2010, 08:25 PM	#76
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	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. Ratty 46

07-23-2010, 09:53 PM	#77
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	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.

07-30-2010, 07:39 PM	#78
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	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.

07-30-2010, 10:23 PM	#79
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	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. Ratty 46 Last edited by ratty 46; 07-30-2010 at 10:24 PM.

07-31-2010, 01:20 AM	#80
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build 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. Thanks

07-31-2010, 08:42 PM	#81
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	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! Tony from Norcal

08-01-2010, 01:40 PM	#82
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Well i hope i can knock them off with a air hammer. well see how it goes. Thanks

08-01-2010, 01:57 PM	#83
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build It's been a while since I checked in. Beautiful work and great progress!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-04-2010, 10:31 PM	#84
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	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. Last edited by DRTYRAT30; 08-04-2010 at 10:32 PM.

08-04-2010, 10:49 PM	#85
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Oh ... that looked like as much fun as me removing the center X member in my '46 frame!! Keep us posted on the progress. Ratty 46

08-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#86
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build looks great __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

08-05-2010, 06:19 PM	#87
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Thanks guys. I got a lot more rivets to go

08-10-2010, 02:01 PM	#88
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Any updates on this SWEET project? Tony from Norcal

08-10-2010, 05:12 PM	#90
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build 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 !

08-10-2010, 08:24 PM	#91
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Man, That's just so cool. Lotta nice looking builds going on around here. The silver came out beautifully. ...and nice HPI Baja and Losi Mini Crawler. __________________ ((..)) ((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.



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08-10-2010, 08:48 PM	#92
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08-10-2010, 11:21 PM	#93
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	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. Last edited by DRTYRAT30; 08-10-2010 at 11:22 PM.

08-11-2010, 10:46 AM	#95
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Man!!! It's looking awsome. Keep up the good work. __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

08-18-2010, 12:56 AM	#96
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build I got my Trailing Arm X-member, Notch & Bridge installed. Last edited by DRTYRAT30; 08-18-2010 at 10:53 PM.

08-18-2010, 11:57 PM	#97
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build Get that thing on the ground!! Looks sick, and I like your pace!!!

08-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#98
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: 1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build 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?? Ratty 46

08-20-2010, 06:16 PM	#100
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	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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