Spring Swap Thread - 1963 K15

['63GENIII]

I've been wanting to do a 52" / 63" spring swap on the '63 for some time now. I have never really liked the way it rides and I constantly worry about the 5-1/2" blocks in the rear. To that end, I have spent ALOT of time on the internet reading, searching for information and trying to prebuild this swap in my head for years now. I have been able to come up with swap info for 1967 to present but very little on the '60 to '66 rigs.
I've been collecting parts for about 3 years now and recently have accelerated my parts gathering. My end goal is to have a suspension that can remain comfortable whether loaded or unloaded, towing or not. I'm not after huge articulation or crawling ability, just a newer vehicle type of ride.
Hopefully this thread can help someone else who has been a little obsessed with this swap but hasn't wanted to be the guinea pig. It may keep me motivated to finish as well (as if having the truck in pieces all over the garage isn't enough)
I will try to get as many pics as I can and I may need some help. If there's anything that you guys that are reading this want me to get pics of or information on, just ask. I'd like to make this a useful thread for the '60 - '66 crowd even though there may be some frame differences between the years. With that said, let's get cracking'.
Had to air the tires down to get it in the garage. Ended up popping a bead on the drivers rear tire. Gotta love the 16.5 wheels! Sure do hope that I don't end up with more lift than I already have!