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ruffrida2005 · 05-23-2011, 05:52 PM

The diffrence between the P51 and the P47 is that the 47 uses stock LCA's. The 51 you have to use SD's LCA's. I'm not sure if you can use any other companys arms.

They both do the same thing. If your on a budget go with the 47. But right now SD isn't taking anymore orders for either one. They are way behind and trying to catch back up before then start taking more orders. Give SD a call to make sure. I had the P51 and it's a great product.

If your wanting it now give PB a call.

creep · 05-23-2011, 08:38 PM

I went with the P-51 because the way the lower arms mounted. I liked the bolt through the arm instead of the original style u-bolt mounts of the P-47. I went with the SD setup over the Porterbuilt kit because sd.com is only 1 state over and shipping was a lot cheaper (and they cut me a hell of a deal).

CdM · 05-24-2011, 12:32 AM

sweet..Thanks for the info.

creep · 06-27-2011, 06:38 PM

Small update, changed the radiator out for an aluminum unit I got off ebay and replaced the fan for a dual 13" setup I got from Summit Racing. Before the swap the motor would get up to about 210 after only 30 mins, after It only reached about 180 after an hour and 15 mins. Right now I only have 1 crappy cell phone pic of the rad and fans before I installed them but I will get some better shots of them installed later.

creep · 06-27-2011, 06:40 PM

oops! forgot the pic!

creep · 06-27-2011, 06:42 PM

And a teaser.

ruffrida2005 · 06-27-2011, 08:39 PM

She is a tease, Truck looks good man.

creep · 06-27-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks! Might be getting the hi-res pics from the photographer tomorrow. You know I'll be posting those.

CdM · 06-27-2011, 11:42 PM

Very nice indeed!!

lwb66step · 06-28-2011, 12:11 PM

Nice! I updated to a dual fan on my 66.....I used the fan out of a 2005 Scion TC and a generic electric switch I bought from Advance. Installed it myself in about 30 minutes and it only cost me about $100 total for everything. The truck runs so much cooler now and it really freed up my 327 V8, I could actually feel the truck make more power without that heavy fan dragging on the motor.

creep · 06-29-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lwb66step

Nice! I updated to a dual fan on my 66.....I used the fan out of a 2005 Scion TC and a generic electric switch I bought from Advance. Installed it myself in about 30 minutes and it only cost me about $100 total for everything. The truck runs so much cooler now and it really freed up my 327 V8, I could actually feel the truck make more power without that heavy fan dragging on the motor.

Thanks. Right now one fan is wired to run with the truck on and one is wired to kick on when the temp reaches 185 and shut off at 175.

lonestarluck · 06-28-2011, 09:52 PM

Awesome truck! The cooler idea is really cool.
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awbrown · 06-29-2011, 08:27 AM

Creep , make sure you crop the picture real good , theres just too much building and not enough ah.....umm..... truck in the picture.....

creep · 06-29-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by awbrown

Creep , make sure you crop the picture real good , theres just too much building and not enough ah.....umm..... truck in the picture.....

That's just a pic I snapped with my phone. I've seen the pics, plenty of "truck" in them. You can see them here; http://www.ecsmagazine.com/Shows/201...11/index9.html

I will post the hi-res copies when I get them.

Impalapawpaw · 07-19-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

That's just a pic I snapped with my phone. I've seen the pics, plenty of "truck" in them. You can see them here; http://www.ecsmagazine.com/Shows/201...11/index9.html

I will post the hi-res copies when I get them.

SWEET PICS LOVE THE LAY OUT ON THE TRUCK .How does it ride ..

creep · 07-19-2011, 05:33 PM

Thanks. The ride is very smooth.

creep · 07-30-2011, 11:26 AM

I found a couple pics of my truck online from the Goodguys show in Columbus. It was a huge show, over 6,000 vehicles there. If you ever have a chance to go you should.

likaroc13 · 09-13-2011, 04:27 PM

she looks good! (and the truck too

) tastefully done....congrats!

creep · 10-09-2011, 11:49 AM

Thanks

My buddy took a couple of pics of me rolling home from a local show last night. They're a little blurry but that's to be expected with a cell phone in the dark at 70 mph.

coulter · 10-09-2011, 11:59 AM

never get tired of seeing this one!!!!

blue64c20 · 10-09-2011, 03:55 PM

Very cool truck! definatly a head turner!

creep · 10-11-2011, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys.

Unfortunately the cruising season is winding down here. Soon I'll be packing her away for the winter. It's gonna suck to not drive it for about 5 months.

**Corts60** · 10-12-2011, 01:02 AM

That truck is sick man! Nice work!

creep · 10-13-2011, 05:07 PM

Thanks Cort. Am I crazy or did you used to live in Portland OR? I was out there back in Sept and kept an eye out for your 'burb and your old truck.

**Corts60** · 12-09-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

Thanks Cort. Am I crazy or did you used to live in Portland OR? I was out there back in Sept and kept an eye out for your 'burb and your old truck.

No, you're right. I just moved to Victoria in July for school and a girl. My 'burb is still down there, tucked away for the winter but my truck is with it's new owner in FLA.

That really sucks about the windshield man. I am going to be going through this same hassle probably this next summer. I guess I'll have to ask the shop right off the bat if they have experience with them and feel confident they can pull it off. Good luck with it!

05-23-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project The diffrence between the P51 and the P47 is that the 47 uses stock LCA's. The 51 you have to use SD's LCA's. I'm not sure if you can use any other companys arms. They both do the same thing. If your on a budget go with the 47. But right now SD isn't taking anymore orders for either one. They are way behind and trying to catch back up before then start taking more orders. Give SD a call to make sure. I had the P51 and it's a great product. If your wanting it now give PB a call. __________________ 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

05-23-2011, 08:38 PM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I went with the P-51 because the way the lower arms mounted. I liked the bolt through the arm instead of the original style u-bolt mounts of the P-47. I went with the SD setup over the Porterbuilt kit because sd.com is only 1 state over and shipping was a lot cheaper (and they cut me a hell of a deal). __________________ ((..)) ((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; 05-23-2011 at 08:39 PM.

05-24-2011, 12:32 AM	#3
CdM Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oceano,CA Posts: 157	Re: '63 GMC Project sweet..Thanks for the info. __________________ Build Thread 66 custom cab lwb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465726 66 fleet lwb- In process 64 k10 10inch lift 38.5's- In process 92k1500 400hp on 38.5-parts truck now 8(

06-27-2011, 06:38 PM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Small update, changed the radiator out for an aluminum unit I got off ebay and replaced the fan for a dual 13" setup I got from Summit Racing. Before the swap the motor would get up to about 210 after only 30 mins, after It only reached about 180 after an hour and 15 mins. Right now I only have 1 crappy cell phone pic of the rad and fans before I installed them but I will get some better shots of them installed later. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

06-27-2011, 06:40 PM	#5
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project oops! forgot the 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.

06-27-2011, 06:42 PM	#6
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project And a teaser. 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.

06-27-2011, 08:39 PM	#7
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project She is a tease, Truck looks good man. __________________ 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

06-27-2011, 09:16 PM	#8
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks! Might be getting the hi-res pics from the photographer tomorrow. You know I'll be posting those. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

06-27-2011, 11:42 PM	#9
CdM Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oceano,CA Posts: 157	Re: '63 GMC Project Very nice indeed!! __________________ Build Thread 66 custom cab lwb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465726 66 fleet lwb- In process 64 k10 10inch lift 38.5's- In process 92k1500 400hp on 38.5-parts truck now 8(

06-28-2011, 12:11 PM	#10
lwb66step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 207	Re: '63 GMC Project Nice! I updated to a dual fan on my 66.....I used the fan out of a 2005 Scion TC and a generic electric switch I bought from Advance. Installed it myself in about 30 minutes and it only cost me about $100 total for everything. The truck runs so much cooler now and it really freed up my 327 V8, I could actually feel the truck make more power without that heavy fan dragging on the motor. __________________ 1966 LWB Stepside......SOLD 1963 SWB Fleetside.....Current Project I hate all fords.

06-28-2011, 09:52 PM	#12
lonestarluck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 52	Re: '63 GMC Project Awesome truck! The cooler idea is really cool. Posted via Mobile Device

06-29-2011, 08:27 AM	#13
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: '63 GMC Project Creep , make sure you crop the picture real good , theres just too much building and not enough ah.....umm..... truck in the picture.....

07-19-2011, 05:33 PM	#16
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks. The ride is very smooth. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

07-30-2011, 11:26 AM	#17
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I found a couple pics of my truck online from the Goodguys show in Columbus. It was a huge show, over 6,000 vehicles there. If you ever have a chance to go you should. 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.

09-13-2011, 04:27 PM	#18
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: '63 GMC Project she looks good! (and the truck too ) tastefully done....congrats!



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10-09-2011, 11:49 AM	#19
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks My buddy took a couple of pics of me rolling home from a local show last night. They're a little blurry but that's to be expected with a cell phone in the dark at 70 mph. 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.

10-09-2011, 11:59 AM	#20
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: '63 GMC Project never get tired of seeing this one!!!! __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

10-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#21
blue64c20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: summerfield NC Posts: 82	Re: '63 GMC Project Very cool truck! definatly a head turner!

10-11-2011, 09:58 PM	#22
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys. Unfortunately the cruising season is winding down here. Soon I'll be packing her away for the winter. It's gonna suck to not drive it for about 5 months. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

10-12-2011, 01:02 AM	#23
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,687	Re: '63 GMC Project That truck is sick man! Nice work! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

10-13-2011, 05:07 PM	#24
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Cort. Am I crazy or did you used to live in Portland OR? I was out there back in Sept and kept an eye out for your 'burb and your old truck. __________________ ((..)) ((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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