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creep · 09-14-2010, 11:12 PM

Thanks!

I don't know for sure what the deal is with the rear bumper. I don't know how far out they should be but my bed is about 1" from the cab so I am going to try and slide the bed forward about a 1/4" and see how it looks.

creep · 09-14-2010, 11:32 PM

My new shiftknob came yesterday...

sams60gmc · 09-15-2010, 12:31 AM

haha thats cool
is it drilled and tapped already?

Delmo · 09-15-2010, 12:40 AM

Whoa, awesome.

Delmo · 09-15-2010, 12:43 AM

Oh ya, I checked my rear bumper with the new brackets and it's about 3/8 off the box.

creep · 09-15-2010, 10:57 AM

Yeah it's an actual shiftknob, not something I'm making into one. it comes drilled out and a threaded insert pressed in. It also comes with a adapter of your choice. I got it here. hotrodshiftknob.com. Check out the link to House O' Speed while you're there. Thier logo has a 64-66 Suburban on it.

Thanks for the measurement Delmo! I really appreciate it.

likaroc13 · 09-15-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

My new shiftknob came yesterday...

dude, i wouldn't even wanna touch the shifter

it's definitely "creep"y,

Dinos63 · 09-15-2010, 02:01 PM

Duuude nice work truck is sic!!, the rear bumper brk maybe different for a gmc, did the truck have leaf spring rear? I have notice the difference in the gmc frames i have

QWYKTRUK · 09-15-2010, 02:21 PM

Hey creep! Your scoop looks kinda familiar...lol

creep · 09-15-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

dude, i wouldn't even wanna touch the shifter

it's definitely "creep"y,

It's kinda funny, when I opened the box I could see the fangs and front legs through the bubble wrap and instantly got the heeby geebies.

creep · 09-15-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

Duuude nice work truck is sic!!, the rear bumper brk maybe different for a gmc, did the truck have leaf spring rear? I have notice the difference in the gmc frames i have

Thanks Dino, that means a lot coming from you! The truck was a leaf spring truck so maybe that is why it's closer.

creep · 09-15-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by QWYKTRUK

Hey creep! Your scoop looks kinda familiar...lol

Pretty close huh? I got mine at a swap meet for about $175 brand new. Summit sells the exact same thing for $275. I plan on getting some Cal Customs valve covers to match the finned top.

By the way your truck is completely BAD@$$!

ruffrida2005 · 09-15-2010, 07:58 PM

The camel spider is pretty cool, we used to make them and scorpians fight in Iraq. That's a small one, and those things could run like the wind.

creep · 09-16-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

The camel spider is pretty cool, we used to make them and scorpians fight in Iraq. That's a small one, and those things could run like the wind.

I guess this one couldn't run fast enough

creep · 09-26-2010, 11:21 AM

My seat is just about ready to go in, just need to tidy up the inside a little. We got the motor fired for the first time also and it sounds really good, little bit of lope to the cam. Tomorrow I'm taking the driveshaft to get shortened. It's getting really close now. Hopefully I will be able to drive it to the last show of the year in 2 weeks.

creep · 09-26-2010, 11:24 AM

The seat and motor

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-26-2010, 01:40 PM

Truck looks sweet love the icebox mod for the battery.. If thats thermo tec header wrap on your headers it will rust the header tubes away or at least it did on my truck..

firenuttz · 09-26-2010, 03:14 PM

im sure u mentioned this before but where did u get all of ur suspension stuff, it looks sick and im looking at all possible options for bagging my truck
nice bulid too, i like when people lay the longbeds in the weeds

creep · 09-26-2010, 04:31 PM

Thanks guys.

The header wrap is DEI Titanium. Don't know how good it is but it looks cool and doesn't need sprayed or coated at all.

The air ride is a P-51 crossmember kit for the front and a Superlift wishbone kit for the rear, both made by *****************.

**Captainfab** · 09-27-2010, 12:00 AM

Looking good

What alternator bracket is that? I'm curious since it is a passenger side with a short water pump. Speaking of alternator, it is me or is there something wierd in this pic?

I'm seeing 2 belts on the alternator, but only one makes it to the water pump and crank pulley

firenuttz · 09-27-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Looking good

What alternator bracket is that? I'm curious since it is a passenger side with a short water pump. Speaking of alternator, it is me or is there something wierd in this pic?

I'm seeing 2 belts on the alternator, but only one makes it to the water pump and crank pulley

i think that u are seeing the reflection of the belt on the chrome

**Captainfab** · 09-27-2010, 12:42 AM

Ahhh now I see. I didn't realize that the alternator pulley was chrome on the front side

Thanks firenuttz

Quote:

Originally Posted by firenuttz

i think that u are seeing the reflection of the belt on the chrome

creep · 09-27-2010, 10:41 AM

Yeah, the alternator fan is chrome but the pulley is clearcoated aluminum. The bracket and pulleys are made by March.

creep · 10-10-2010, 05:08 PM

We actually made it out to the show yesterday. The temp gauge reads hot and the tranny hasn't been fully tested yet so we trailered it but I at least got to cruise it into the show under it's own power. The exhaust is loud and mean sounding so it got peoples attention as it rolled by. I actually had a small crowd of people around by the time I got out of the truck. The air ride fills and dumps extremely fast, not allowing much fine tuning for ride height so I am going to change to a slightly lower pressure switch and instal adjustable mufflers on the dump valves.

I couldn't find my camera so all I have is a cell phone pic.

padresag · 10-10-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Ahhh now I see. I didn't realize that the alternator pulley was chrome on the front side

Thanks firenuttz

but why is the pulley then reflected at the edge. it does look off kilter for some reason, it is an illusion of some sort
ron

09-14-2010, 11:12 PM	#101
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks! I don't know for sure what the deal is with the rear bumper. I don't know how far out they should be but my bed is about 1" from the cab so I am going to try and slide the bed forward about a 1/4" and see how it looks. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-14-2010, 11:32 PM	#102
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project My new shiftknob came yesterday... Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-15-2010, 12:31 AM	#103
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: '63 GMC Project haha thats cool is it drilled and tapped already? __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-15-2010, 12:40 AM	#104
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: '63 GMC Project Whoa, awesome.

09-15-2010, 12:43 AM	#105
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: '63 GMC Project Oh ya, I checked my rear bumper with the new brackets and it's about 3/8 off the box.

09-15-2010, 10:57 AM	#106
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Yeah it's an actual shiftknob, not something I'm making into one. it comes drilled out and a threaded insert pressed in. It also comes with a adapter of your choice. I got it here. hotrodshiftknob.com. Check out the link to House O' Speed while you're there. Thier logo has a 64-66 Suburban on it. Thanks for the measurement Delmo! I really appreciate it. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-15-2010, 02:01 PM	#108
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: '63 GMC Project Duuude nice work truck is sic!!, the rear bumper brk maybe different for a gmc, did the truck have leaf spring rear? I have notice the difference in the gmc frames i have __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

09-15-2010, 02:21 PM	#109
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: '63 GMC Project Hey creep! Your scoop looks kinda familiar...lol

09-15-2010, 07:58 PM	#113
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project The camel spider is pretty cool, we used to make them and scorpians fight in Iraq. That's a small one, and those things could run like the wind. __________________ 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

09-26-2010, 11:21 AM	#115
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project My seat is just about ready to go in, just need to tidy up the inside a little. We got the motor fired for the first time also and it sounds really good, little bit of lope to the cam. Tomorrow I'm taking the driveshaft to get shortened. It's getting really close now. Hopefully I will be able to drive it to the last show of the year in 2 weeks. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-26-2010, 11:24 AM	#116
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project The seat and motor Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((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; 09-26-2010 at 11:24 AM.

09-26-2010, 01:40 PM	#117
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: '63 GMC Project Truck looks sweet love the icebox mod for the battery.. If thats thermo tec header wrap on your headers it will rust the header tubes away or at least it did on my truck.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-26-2010, 03:14 PM	#118
firenuttz 2lo4me/ntlonuf/ntfstnf Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 239	Re: '63 GMC Project im sure u mentioned this before but where did u get all of ur suspension stuff, it looks sick and im looking at all possible options for bagging my truck nice bulid too, i like when people lay the longbeds in the weeds __________________ 62 GMC swb fleetside~ project: still undecided 84 Chevy 4wd crew cab 8 inch lift and 37" goodyear h1 pulloffs, still rockin the old mans former plate 2LO4ME 65 chevy 1 ton panel~ bagged/bodied duramax plans slowly in progress... 02 Silverado cclb duramax~ sas'd "bro" truck with more rust than imagineable...

09-26-2010, 04:31 PM	#119
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys. The header wrap is DEI Titanium. Don't know how good it is but it looks cool and doesn't need sprayed or coated at all. The air ride is a P-51 crossmember kit for the front and a Superlift wishbone kit for the rear, both made by ****************. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

09-27-2010, 12:00 AM	#120
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09-27-2010, 10:41 AM	#123
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Yeah, the alternator fan is chrome but the pulley is clearcoated aluminum. The bracket and pulleys are made by March. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

10-10-2010, 05:08 PM	#124
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project We actually made it out to the show yesterday. The temp gauge reads hot and the tranny hasn't been fully tested yet so we trailered it but I at least got to cruise it into the show under it's own power. The exhaust is loud and mean sounding so it got peoples attention as it rolled by. I actually had a small crowd of people around by the time I got out of the truck. The air ride fills and dumps extremely fast, not allowing much fine tuning for ride height so I am going to change to a slightly lower pressure switch and instal adjustable mufflers on the dump valves. I couldn't find my camera so all I have is a cell phone pic. Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((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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