1963 C-10 in NC

[1963c-10]

After disassembly on both models, they put far more time and money into the CH models. It is much heavier in design and just better quality in my opinion.

They will both function the same as all the parts are interchangeable, minus the head units. But I just prefer the look of the CH model. I'd love to have the correct CH, but it'll be way off and have to be a good deal to make it work.

One thing I do like about this model is the mirror on the back is not fixed like a lot of the ones I've seen. It has quite a bit of adjustment to it.

And I'll find homes for the other two units since your good on parts.

[1963c-10]

Not much to update today. The energy suspension trailing arm and panhard bushings came in. So I can add dropping the rear end to the list now.

Have new springs and shocks to install also and the posi conversion to do.

[aggie91]

Nice work on the throttle linkage. Truck is looking good.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Nice work on the throttle linkage. Truck is looking good.

Thanks Aggie91. A lot of it is small stuff, but I guess it all adds up. I think with the bushing installed it removes the metal to metal contact and should feel a little smoother through the pedal.

[Ta2Don]

Rockin' right along… Big and small, it all adds up to a cool ride...

[1963c-10]

Yes sir. Been off work late every night this week which has delayed my hood work. But off at 5 tonight and will be out there once I get the sprinkler set up on the garden. Garden got bumped up from 200sq feet to almost 500sq feet this year.

[TJ's Chevy]

Our garden went from twice that..Down. To much for us anymore with all the other things to do. Looking forward to the hood work.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Our garden went from twice that..Down. To much for us anymore with all the other things to do. Looking forward to the hood work.

Yeah, mine will probably be larger next year. Also have around 40 fruit trees in the yard.

Ended up mowing last night, so back on the hood tonight.

[1963c-10]

Ok, 3/8" tank to fuel pump hard line ordered from Inline tubes.

Went with stainless steel part #SCTF6402

[1963c-10]

And after many hours or repair, the weekend finally came to get paint on the hood and the driver side fender extension.

[1963c-10]

I'll save all the pics in between and get to the finished product......

[1963c-10]

So I was finally able to pull of the NOS park light lens that I've had squirreled away forever.

Also took the 63's OEM assemblies, cleaned them up and got a coat of white on the insides. Will complete the assemblies tonight when I'm off work. Then I need to flip the hood, install the new hood seals and rubbers, bed line the underside and get it mounted.

[TJ's Chevy]

Very nice!!! Hood came out great!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Very nice!!! Hood came out great!

Thanks TJ. Found your spotlight handle also....will get it out this week.

[Grizz1963]

Always weird following on FB and here.

Looking great.

looking at the floor where the trestles are, do you not have a dust problem, or is this just the hardening area for paint?

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Always weird following on FB and here.

Looking great.

looking at the floor where the trestles are, do you not have a dust problem, or is this just the hardening area for paint?

It's not the ideal place to paint until concrete is in, but I haven't had an issues with the dirt floor yet. The barn is still open front and that's biggest issue I have to deal with, so I have to watch the weather and the wind especially. Normally I place plywood on the floor, and I place paper under parts to paint. Extensive dusting prior to paint and I normally also wet the floor to eliminate any dirt flying up, but the hood is several feet off the ground. (hard to tell in the pics). I do carry a rag to wipe the hose off as I'm working too, but so far the paint has remained around 98% free of any trash. Was also around 90* yesterday, so coats were drying quick. And lots of tack rags in between coats.

I did have one weed seed that blew in yesterday about 15min after final clear coat that stuck to the clear. Hoping it'll come out when I buff.

Concrete will be done hopefully this winter and then I won't have to worry about it.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

So I was finally able to pull of the NOS park light lens that I've had squirreled away forever.

Also took the 63's OEM assemblies, cleaned them up and got a coat of white on the insides. Will complete the assemblies tonight when I'm off work. Then I need to flip the hood, install the new hood seals and rubbers, bed line the underside and get it mounted.

i bet it feels good to put on NOS parts thats been itching to get out their boxes, alas i have yet to experience that feeling.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

i bet it feels good to put on NOS parts thats been itching to get out their boxes, alas i have yet to experience that feeling.

haha....right on. Your time will be coming soon my friend. At least you have the majority of what you need on hand. That's the hard part....sourcing and paying for all of them. The install is easy.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

haha....right on. Your time will be coming soon my friend. At least you have the majority of what you need on hand. That's the hard part....sourcing and paying for all of them. The install is easy.

blah blah blah, you can say that cuz you on the other end ugg!!!

[Ta2Don]

Nice job on dat hood… Shiney...

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Nice job on dat hood… Shiney...

Thanks brother!!!!

[1963c-10]

True.....but just came off the other end and still have another to start from scratch.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

True.....but just came off the other end and still have another to start from scratch.

two builds at once does keep me kicking myself, i think finishing one first might be the best way. not for me thou cuz if i got free time it just burns me to not do work on the other build or buy a part for it!!!

[markeb01]

The hood really turned out beautifully, especially considering the environment where you paint. Nice work!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by markeb01

The hood really turned out beautifully, especially considering the environment where you paint. Nice work!

Thanks Markeb01......seems to just be luck with my painting.....and getting good at reading the weather. Will be glad to paint the fleetside over concrete and not have to paint worrying if it'll come out ok.



And we have a good color match also!!!!!!