1963 C-10 SWB BBW Fleetside in NC

[TJ's Chevy]

Looks nice.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Looks nice.

Thanks TJ. Came out pretty good considering what I started with. Surprisingly....no rot or pinholes....but a good coat of surface rust. Found a little pitting, but nothing to weld up or replace. Used my usual rust converters, primers and paints. I used an engine paint on the shroud just due to the radiator temps....probably overkill, but its what I used.

Worse part was some giant bondo overspill to clean up. Didn't find any repairs on the shroud, so must have been from the truck it was pulled from.

[Ta2Don]

Me Likes!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Me Likes!

Thanks Don!!!

[1963c-10]

Classic Industries was running a 20% off sale for mother's day, so ordered the turn signal switch that was destroyed in shipping and ordered the new cab mounts. Now I can get the last of the frame prepped under the cab and install it for the last time. Once cab is mounted I can get the auto steering column installed and the steering wheel on.

[1963c-10]

OK, got the truck moved on to concrete and under shade yesterday so I can get back on it. I have new cab mounts in, so I can lift the cab and finish the frame prep and get it bolted down for the last time and then install the steering column. Ordered a new outer tie rod for the bent one, so the front end should be good minus new brakes and lines.

New parts in:
cab mounts
turn signal switch and column bearings
deluxe steering wheel
GMC side window trim
60-61 wide front windshield trim
front end rubbers and seals (inner fenders and such)

Was real fun moving the truck alone with no brakes or steering down the hill, but I got it done.

[TJ's Chevy]

Least ya got it there in one piece! LOL!

[1963c-10]

x2......and now I have shade and concrete!! Will be a big help, especially when pressure washing. No I don't have to let the dirt dry before I get back under it. And it'll stay dry now too.

[McMurphy]

Couple of walls and a door and you would have a pretty decent shop there sir!!
Though i am sure that has already crossed your mind

[1963c-10]

That's what the 24x48 3 stall barn on top of the hill will become.

[McMurphy]

3 stall shop = drool

[Sharps40]

Host lost the pics, sorry.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

3 stall shop = drool

I milled 2" thick planks 17' long and most around 20" wide last fall from 100' yellow pines that I was dropping around the house. They have been taking up space under the carport until they were dry enough to use. So spent all of Sunday dragging them up to the build site and milling them down to rafter size. Most are 7"-10" now. Very time consuming doing the tree work and milling myself, but its cost effective. Them cleaned up the carport and moved the fleetside into it.

The poles will be the main supports and they have been in since fall/winter so they can settle. They are solid now. Roof up soon and then some concrete down and I can get the walls up. Will be so nice to finally have an enclosed area to work, but the carport is an upgrade from the yard.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by Sharps40

Jes remembered. Update on the custom gun I told ya about earlier. Finished it up and here it is.......Too bad yer keepin the 63 cause I'da swaped it sure nuff and ya wouldn't have so much grease under yer fingernails! HA!

And nope, that black ain't DuraCrap nor GoneKoteCrap nor even CermaKrap....its old time Slow Rust Black!

Came out great Rich, but I have to respectfully decline. The fleetside has grown on me and I have plans for it. If anything changes I'll be sure to let you know and I'll keep my eyes peeled for you down here.

[Sharps40]

I knew ya wasn't gonna sell it or trade it when ya spent months planning for the pick up trip and then got the cab and box assembled and on a frame and on the trailer and outta there in under 3 hours! HA! I never stood a chance of getting tween a man and his plans for a BBW Short Fleet! But don't worry, that lil Lightning Sheriff is posted up on gunbroker and teasing and tickling thousands of wallets even as we type back and forth!

[1963c-10]

Here you go Rich....a 65 sb fleetside custom cab in Wendell for $1200

Link: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4491463570.html

[Sharps40]

Wrong year. Gotta be a 63 for me so I can trade my 65 on a 55 for GoodWife. But it'll be down the road bout a year yet anyhow unless its cheep like that one there. Sellin the house and castin about for a retirement property loaded with deer and nutgetters and wabbits and a shootin range.

[1963c-10]

Gotcha....I'll keep on the look out for you then. Didn't know you specifically wanted a knee knocker.

[Sharps40]

Yep. 63 is the birth year. The 64 and the 65 are just temp fillers till I find the right 63.

[1963c-10]

Gotcha....I'm on the lookout!!

[1963c-10]

Heading up to a small yard Sunday in Greenville NC if anyone wants to go. Guy has around 10 1960-66 parts trucks and trucks for sale. Leaving my place at 8:30 or can meet up there. Has tons of parts.

[1963c-10]

Heres a link to about 20 picks of his yard and treasure trove of 60-66 trucks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6696551

[1963c-10]

Rain stalled me for a little last night. But had time to jack up the front of the cab to grind off the last 4 rivots of the bellhousing crossmember. Will get rust converters and paint down on the next 2-3 days and the new cab mounts on. Then I can install the fresh auto steering column. I replaced the bearings, cancel cam switch and wiring. Should be good to go for a few more years.

[1963c-10]

Also got the 60-61 style fresh air vents ready to install. This will put cable pull vents in....same as the 63 step side. I like them much better, especially when using them while driving.

[TJ's Chevy]

You have no idea of how jealous I am of you!!! Wish I new of some yard that had that much eye candy!!!!!!! MAN!!! NO FAIR!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!