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AJCK87 · 11-22-2015, 01:41 PM

The ends...

AJCK87 · 11-22-2015, 01:48 PM

Spent most of yesterday replacing the spider injector in my wife's 97 GMC, and trying to figure out why my odometer and tripometer aren't working in my dodge. Had it all a part, not able to figure that one out yet. Glad I got some time on the panel though!

AJCK87 · 11-22-2015, 11:55 PM

Gave the steering wheel a couple of coats of paint and clear coat after a good wet sanding. Happy how it turned out.

AJCK87 · 11-22-2015, 11:57 PM

Another item off the list!

AJCK87 · 11-27-2015, 01:55 AM

Started to mock up the gauge cluster. Here is what I have been thinking. Going to add some wood for the shroud. More to come as it progresses...

AJCK87 · 11-27-2015, 01:58 AM

Finished up the steering wheel. Thanks TJchevy!! The clear coat has it looking sharp

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2015, 08:30 AM

Truck is coming along. I am really interested to see how it all comes together.

AJCK87 · 11-27-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Truck is coming along. I am really interested to see how it all comes together.

Thanks! I have been pushing to get things done. Going to be working on sand blasting the rest of the rear sil and cross member tomorrow and continuing work on the gauge cluster the following week. I have been thinking about what type of wood to use for the gauge panel, I have access to some pacific yew wood at a local mill and the hardware store has a bunch of different exotic woods to.... I want to go with yew for the bed wood so I'm leaning towards the yew for the dash.

**Captainfab** · 11-28-2015, 01:29 AM

It sounds like this will be a cool panel when done

What is that gauge cluster from?

AJCK87 · 11-28-2015, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

It sounds like this will be a cool panel when done

What is that gauge cluster from?

Thanks! The gauge cluster is out of a 1992 Dodge, will just plug right into wiring harness I have for the 5.9 Cummins motor I will be using.

deejaaa1 · 11-30-2015, 02:53 AM

love the 12v and wish i was working on one for mine.

AJCK87 · 12-09-2015, 12:38 AM

Got down to the shop this past weekend. Started to remove a few more parts. Pulled the steering column, master cylinder and a bunch of the wiring. Looking to pull the engine in a couple of weeks. My brother in law wants it to replace the 305 in his 77 Monte Carlo, should just slam in

AJCK87 · 12-09-2015, 12:43 AM

Started working on the barn doors. I want to get the back end all back together. Had to weld on a few new nuts for the bottom latch for the drivers side door. Had to touch up a few broken spot welds and cracks. Just need to patch one bad spot and it will be ready for some POR 15.

AJCK87 · 12-09-2015, 12:49 AM

Glad to be getting on with the welding. Thank you Kevin for lending me your welder

Buy parts or buy tools.......
Work on the truck or work or the shop space....
Parts and work on the truck

AJCK87 · 12-09-2015, 12:55 AM

Found some beauty black walnut for the gauge cluster backing. Picked up some 1/16 lexan to go behind the walnut. Just kind of making it up as I go along. Will get what I got together then will figure out how to mount the gauges and seal it all up.

AJCK87 · 12-11-2015, 09:28 PM

Had to patch up a spot on the drivers side barn door.

AJCK87 · 12-11-2015, 09:33 PM

Got the door the way I want it for now. Put some POR15 on that the the bottom of the rear sil and crossmember. I want to put the drivers side barn door back together, then I will be moving onto the passengers side. will be back onto the wife's 97 GMC tomorrow, have to replace the fuel pump, distributor and wires.

AJCK87 · 12-14-2015, 11:25 AM

Did some reassembly on the drivers side barn door. Moving forward. Will still have some sheet metal work to do on the body before I can bolt up the rear crossmember.

AJCK87 · 12-14-2015, 11:26 AM

Has anyone replaced the hinge adjuster plates for the barn doors on a suburban or panel? If so how do you go about it? Looking to do mine this weekend, the bottom ones are fairly rusted out and some fresh plate would be ideal. I was thinks of cutting a slot on the inside of the cab and extracting the plate, putting the new on in and welding the sheet on behind it. Ideas picture would be great.

AJCK87 · 12-15-2015, 11:57 PM

Got some paint on a few more parts.

AJCK87 · 12-20-2015, 03:13 AM

Mocking up the bumper....

AJCK87 · 12-20-2015, 03:25 AM

Found out the C30 panel frame is a different width then suburban frame. Wider by 4" for each side. I will be reversing the frame extensions and shimming them up to fit the bumper brackets and crossmember and sil plate. Has any one faced this. Any other ideas out there?

**Captainfab** · 12-21-2015, 12:06 AM

I'm thinking that you have a rear bumper and brackets for a '60-'62? The '60-'62's have a wider frame in the rear. The '63 and up frames should be 34" wide.

AJCK87 · 12-21-2015, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm thinking that you have a rear bumper and brackets for a '60-'62? The '60-'62's have a wider frame in the rear. The '63 and up frames should be 34" wide.

I think your right. The guy I bought the bumper and rear sil off of told me that the suburban was a 63

AJCK87 · 12-21-2015, 01:20 AM

Here is the solution I devised

11-22-2015, 01:41 PM	#76
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck The ends... Attached Images

11-22-2015, 01:48 PM	#77
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Spent most of yesterday replacing the spider injector in my wife's 97 GMC, and trying to figure out why my odometer and tripometer aren't working in my dodge. Had it all a part, not able to figure that one out yet. Glad I got some time on the panel though! Attached Images

11-22-2015, 11:55 PM	#78
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Gave the steering wheel a couple of coats of paint and clear coat after a good wet sanding. Happy how it turned out. Attached Images

11-22-2015, 11:57 PM	#79
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Another item off the list! Attached Images

11-27-2015, 01:55 AM	#80
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Started to mock up the gauge cluster. Here is what I have been thinking. Going to add some wood for the shroud. More to come as it progresses... Attached Images

11-27-2015, 01:58 AM	#81
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Finished up the steering wheel. Thanks TJchevy!! The clear coat has it looking sharp Attached Images

11-27-2015, 08:30 AM	#82
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Truck is coming along. I am really interested to see how it all comes together. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-28-2015, 01:29 AM	#84
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck It sounds like this will be a cool panel when done What is that gauge cluster from? __________________ 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

12-09-2015, 12:38 AM	#87
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Got down to the shop this past weekend. Started to remove a few more parts. Pulled the steering column, master cylinder and a bunch of the wiring. Looking to pull the engine in a couple of weeks. My brother in law wants it to replace the 305 in his 77 Monte Carlo, should just slam in Last edited by AJCK87; 12-09-2015 at 12:57 AM.

12-09-2015, 12:43 AM	#88
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Started working on the barn doors. I want to get the back end all back together. Had to weld on a few new nuts for the bottom latch for the drivers side door. Had to touch up a few broken spot welds and cracks. Just need to patch one bad spot and it will be ready for some POR 15. Attached Images

12-09-2015, 12:49 AM	#89
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Glad to be getting on with the welding. Thank you Kevin for lending me your welder Buy parts or buy tools....... Work on the truck or work or the shop space.... Parts and work on the truck Attached Images

12-09-2015, 12:55 AM	#90
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Found some beauty black walnut for the gauge cluster backing. Picked up some 1/16 lexan to go behind the walnut. Just kind of making it up as I go along. Will get what I got together then will figure out how to mount the gauges and seal it all up. Attached Images

12-11-2015, 09:28 PM	#91
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Had to patch up a spot on the drivers side barn door. Attached Images

12-11-2015, 09:33 PM	#92
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Got the door the way I want it for now. Put some POR15 on that the the bottom of the rear sil and crossmember. I want to put the drivers side barn door back together, then I will be moving onto the passengers side. will be back onto the wife's 97 GMC tomorrow, have to replace the fuel pump, distributor and wires. Attached Images

12-14-2015, 11:25 AM	#93
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Did some reassembly on the drivers side barn door. Moving forward. Will still have some sheet metal work to do on the body before I can bolt up the rear crossmember. Attached Images



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12-14-2015, 11:26 AM	#94
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Has anyone replaced the hinge adjuster plates for the barn doors on a suburban or panel? If so how do you go about it? Looking to do mine this weekend, the bottom ones are fairly rusted out and some fresh plate would be ideal. I was thinks of cutting a slot on the inside of the cab and extracting the plate, putting the new on in and welding the sheet on behind it. Ideas picture would be great. Attached Images Last edited by AJCK87; 12-14-2015 at 11:38 AM.

12-15-2015, 11:57 PM	#95
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Got some paint on a few more parts. Attached Images

12-20-2015, 03:13 AM	#96
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Mocking up the bumper.... Attached Images

12-20-2015, 03:25 AM	#97
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Found out the C30 panel frame is a different width then suburban frame. Wider by 4" for each side. I will be reversing the frame extensions and shimming them up to fit the bumper brackets and crossmember and sil plate. Has any one faced this. Any other ideas out there? Attached Images

12-21-2015, 12:06 AM	#98
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck I'm thinking that you have a rear bumper and brackets for a '60-'62? The '60-'62's have a wider frame in the rear. The '63 and up frames should be 34" wide. __________________ 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

12-21-2015, 01:20 AM	#100
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 1963 GMC C30 panel truck Here is the solution I devised Attached Images

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