1963 C-10 in NC

[Palf70Step]

All you young'ns. Where is my walker?

I am almost at that 60 mark, physically.....like Don I am not sure mentally I even made 18.

[dwcardfan]

I am about to mount my aluminium radiator and need some help. I noticed your mount on your rad and am in need of one like that. Mine was for a lower mounted radiator.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

I am about to mount my aluminium radiator and need some help. I noticed your mount on your rad and am in need of one like that. Mine was for a lower mounted radiator.

Its a factory v8 upper radiator mount. Check the classifieds, I saw one posted there on a parts truck a day or two ago.

[1963c-10]

Another late night off work, but got a few minutes to work on the hood. Fixed two dents with the hammer and dolly. Have one dent on the driver front corner that was mudded over. A crack to weld on the passenger corner and only 3 pin holes found. So hope to have it done and in primer this weekend. This is a solid hood for what we see around these parts.

[Larry64]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Another late night off work, but got a few minutes to work on the hood. Fixed two dents with the hammer and dolly. Have one dent on the driver front corner that was mudded over. A crack to weld on the passenger corner and only 3 pin holes found. So hope to have it done and in primer this weekend. This is a solid hood for what we see around these parts.

In the last picture (post 1687), did you just weld up the crack in the corner?. I have the same problem & am wondering how you did it.
Thanks

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Larry64

In the last picture (post 1687), did you just weld up the crack in the corner?. I have the same problem & am wondering how you did it.
Thanks

Yes, it will be welded up. Haven't gotten to it yet. Hoping this week. I need to strip the hood 1st, but cleaning up the area around the crack it looks like welding will resolve it without adding any metal. The two small pinholes look like they'll take a small weld too. Other than that its pretty straight.

[1963c-10]

Couple more of the hood. The boat actually makes a good work platform as I can raise and lower the frame with the jack. Will have to be moved to spray though.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Couple more of the hood. The boat actually makes a good work platform as I can raise and lower the frame with the jack. Will have to be moved to spray though.

i use my pool table as a work bench!!!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

i use my pool table as a work bench!!!

If it works, it works. Until the shop if fully up I have to be unconventional sometimes.

[1963c-10]

Couple of pics of the steering box for you TJ.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Couple of pics of the steering box for you TJ.

Thanks man, Just called Red Head and got a quote.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Thanks man, Just called Red Head and got a quote.

Cool. You won't be disappointed TJ.

[1963c-10]

Weather didn't cooperate this weekend, but I did get the passenger door and trim on the cab done.

Started with the window visor, passenger side mirror arm & mirror, door trim and back cab trim.

[1963c-10]

Last pic of door mock up for trim. Upper and side clips are 3/16" and accept nuts on them. The lowers are 1/2" trim clips that push into a 1/4" hole.

Back cab trim takes the 5/8" clips with the foam seal. They are hard to find, or were at least for me. I was only able to find 6 nos clips of ebay. If anyone knows a source, please share.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Last pic of door mock up for trim. Upper and side clips are 3/16" and accept nuts on them. The lowers are 1/2" trim clips that push into a 1/4" hole.

Back cab trim takes the 5/8" clips with the foam seal. They are hard to find, or were at least for me. I was only able to find 6 nos clips of ebay. If anyone knows a source, please share.

i have about 4, not NOS. i will put in the box with the MC!!!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

i have about 4, not NOS. i will put in the box with the MC!!!

Very cool.....I find the standard 5/8" clips, but the little foam sealy ones are elusive. I have thought about a dab of weatherstrip adhesive on the clips might seal them up worse case.

Nice stockpile of hoods. I'll be needing to find a better donar for the fleetside or replace the entire snout with the patch panels. Mid-Atlantic region is brutal on sheetmetal.

[1963c-10]

And finally the installed pics. I did the same with the back cab install. Tape down, traced the trim, marked where I wanted the mounting holes and drilled. Trim installed.

The back cab trim had a couple of small dings. I worked out what I could, but it may go to a professional restorer down the road to get 100% correct. I have the same issue with the back cab trim for th efleetside.

Door seals still have the doors out about 1/2", but they have compressed quite a bit. They were out almost an 1" when I first installed them. Doors closed and the heat picking up has helped a bunch. I think we'll be good in the next week or two on the door gap.

[1963c-10]

Looks like the rain has pushed off for a day or two....so should be back on the hood tonight.

Also got the brake push rod fixed this weekend. Was about 3/4" short, so got a 7/16" fine thread bolt 1 1/2" length and cut the head off. Took a 3/8" barrel nut, drilled it out, retapped for 7/16 fine and it put me back in business.

Will work on bleeding the clutch mc tonight also.

[TJ's Chevy]

Boy am I jealous of that side trim. If mine wasn't gonna be a DD then heck yeah I'd be doing that. lol Well, maybe I still will cause my truck ain't even restored and I don't like it out in the rain. Who knows how I'll be when I get that darn thing nice looking. lol

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Boy am I jealous of that side trim. If mine wasn't gonna be a DD then heck yeah I'd be doing that. lol Well, maybe I still will cause my truck ain't even restored and I don't like it out in the rain. Who knows how I'll be when I get that darn thing nice looking. lol

Mine will be a partial daily driver. Probably drive it half the week and on weekends. Well know more once I know what kinda mpg I get off the big block. I don't care how pretty it is, I still use my trucks like trucks were designed for.

[TJ's Chevy]

I agree...I'll be using it for sure...but I wanna enjoy it being shiny for a couple months anyhow. lol

[1963c-10]

Spent an hour and a half and got half the hood stripped. Found a little more damage to repair, but nothing that I can't handle. Couple more low spots to work out and one dent on the front drivers corner. Little bit of welding and it'll be good as new.

Still a really good donar for these parts and happy to see so much good steel after 52 years.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Spent an hour and a half and got half the hood stripped. Found a little more damage to repair, but nothing that I can't handle. Couple more low spots to work out and one dent on the front drivers corner. Little bit of welding and it'll be good as new.

Still a really good donar for these parts and happy to see so much good steel after 52 years.

that sucks, too bad im picking up a near NOS hood this friday from Indiana $100 plus gas!!!

[JamieGallien]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Spent an hour and a half and got half the hood stripped. Found a little more damage to repair, but nothing that I can't handle. Couple more low spots to work out and one dent on the front drivers corner. Little bit of welding and it'll be good as new.

Still a really good donar for these parts and happy to see so much good steel after 52 years.

I've always wondered how to really clean out those hood seams when prepping for paint. I've thought about welding the seam and grinding it so it's smooth. What do you plan to do?

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by JamieGallien

I've always wondered how to really clean out those hood seams when prepping for paint. I've thought about welding the seam and grinding it so it's smooth. What do you plan to do?

I'm using scuff pads made for the grinder and its doing a pretty good job. I'll go over the seams with a wire wheel on the drill and call it good.