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66-PMD-GMC · 07-19-2018, 10:48 AM

Steve has invited me on multiple occasions and said to bring my prostreet truck...
He knows I use Pontiac exclusively.
I'm sure your truck would be welcome.
She's a beauty AND has an improved drive train.. lol ;-)

66-PMD-GMC · 07-19-2018, 10:51 AM

Air looks good..
I haven't had any luck running airsprings on anything with power..
Guess I'm stuck in the static coil over generation. ..

vin63 · 07-19-2018, 11:42 AM

Thanks! This is the last time he talked to or acknowledged me (the last Pontiac Heaven event at old Speedworld Dragstrip). If my truck was a GMC, he might let me in, but even then it would be questionable.

vin63 · 08-13-2018, 06:37 PM

The Poncho is back in the Poncho C10...finally.

66-PMD-GMC · 08-13-2018, 07:16 PM

All aftermarket pulleys and brackets?
Looks good.

vin63 · 08-13-2018, 07:32 PM

Thanks! Yeah, it's a March system that was given to me in exchange for some exhaust system welding I did for a friend after he decided to go with one of their newer systems

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-13-2018, 07:36 PM

Dadgum, that looks good. I love that dark green. It's absolutely beautiful

66-PMD-GMC · 08-13-2018, 08:27 PM

I have my motor ready to set in my C40 crew. I just need to find an affordable bell housing...
LOL..
BUT, I might just opt for the 4L85E instead. ..
I think the Lil poncho I built for this truck will do nicely.. ��

vin63 · 08-13-2018, 09:02 PM

Funny you should mention the overdrive auto transmission. This (4L80e) is what is behind my Pontiac. I think with the transmission connected to the engine while installing it was approaching 900 lbs...doing it by myself was tougher than I remember.

66-PMD-GMC · 08-13-2018, 09:11 PM

I got my 4L85E out of a 97 dually..
Has the bolt on yoke..
And they are indeed heavy..
Couldn't imagine trying to get it in with the cab and front clip on..

😂

vin63 · 08-27-2018, 10:04 PM

Got some plumbing done over the weekend. I'll get most of the front sheetmetal on next weekend, then back to wiring.

vin63 · 09-02-2018, 10:13 AM

Got most of the front sheetmetal hung yesterday.

jhrusk · 09-03-2018, 11:12 AM

Nice. Getting it done.

66-PMD-GMC · 09-04-2018, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin63

Got some plumbing done over the weekend. I'll get most of the front sheetmetal on next weekend, then back to wiring.

Won't your tire hit the filters on a hard turn?

vin63 · 09-04-2018, 06:32 PM

This is full left lock...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Won't your tire hit the filters on a hard turn?

66-PMD-GMC · 09-04-2018, 06:37 PM

Well, that answers that...
I guess you have plenty of clearance...
My 19.5s on my crew do not have that kind of clearance

vin63 · 09-15-2018, 09:11 AM

Finished up the polishing and Cerakoting of the rear American Rebel Sprint rear wheels with street tire combo. The fronts are not far behind.

**Captainfab** · 09-16-2018, 12:09 AM

What happened to the aluminum slots?

vin63 · 09-16-2018, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

What happened to the aluminum slots?

They're stored in the shop with the radial drag slicks still mounted.

vin63 · 09-22-2018, 08:23 AM

Did a little restoration to the headlamp buckets and they came back from powder coating yesterday, so I was able to assemble the grille for a test fit.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-24-2018, 08:04 AM

I dont think I've seen a 62 Grille look that good before. Nice work.

vin63 · 09-24-2018, 09:22 AM

Thanks! It's actually a 1963 grille. It took a lot of hammer and dolly work to get it somewhat straight. These things took a beating back in the day.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-24-2018, 10:28 AM

Ya I dont know why I said 62, I drink in the morning.

Looks great though.

vin63 · 10-14-2018, 10:15 AM

Progress has slowed a bit to help friends prep for the California Hot Rod Reunion, but was able to finish up the front American Rebel Sprint wheels.

chad64chevy · 10-15-2018, 09:24 PM

looks good!

where did you mount your air tank an compressor?

07-19-2018, 10:48 AM	#1
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Steve has invited me on multiple occasions and said to bring my prostreet truck... He knows I use Pontiac exclusively. I'm sure your truck would be welcome. She's a beauty AND has an improved drive train.. lol ;-) __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

07-19-2018, 10:51 AM	#2
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Air looks good.. I haven't had any luck running airsprings on anything with power.. Guess I'm stuck in the static coil over generation. .. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

07-19-2018, 11:42 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Thanks! This is the last time he talked to or acknowledged me (the last Pontiac Heaven event at old Speedworld Dragstrip). If my truck was a GMC, he might let me in, but even then it would be questionable. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-13-2018, 06:37 PM	#4
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project The Poncho is back in the Poncho C10...finally. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-13-2018, 07:16 PM	#5
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project All aftermarket pulleys and brackets? Looks good. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

08-13-2018, 07:32 PM	#6
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Thanks! Yeah, it's a March system that was given to me in exchange for some exhaust system welding I did for a friend after he decided to go with one of their newer systems __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-13-2018, 07:36 PM	#7
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,441	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Dadgum, that looks good. I love that dark green. It's absolutely beautiful __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-13-2018, 08:27 PM	#8
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project I have my motor ready to set in my C40 crew. I just need to find an affordable bell housing... LOL.. BUT, I might just opt for the 4L85E instead. .. I think the Lil poncho I built for this truck will do nicely.. �� __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

08-13-2018, 09:02 PM	#9
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Funny you should mention the overdrive auto transmission. This (4L80e) is what is behind my Pontiac. I think with the transmission connected to the engine while installing it was approaching 900 lbs...doing it by myself was tougher than I remember. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-13-2018, 09:11 PM	#10
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project I got my 4L85E out of a 97 dually.. Has the bolt on yoke.. And they are indeed heavy.. Couldn't imagine trying to get it in with the cab and front clip on.. 😂 __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

08-27-2018, 10:04 PM	#11
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Got some plumbing done over the weekend. I'll get most of the front sheetmetal on next weekend, then back to wiring. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-02-2018, 10:13 AM	#12
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Got most of the front sheetmetal hung yesterday. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-03-2018, 11:12 AM	#13
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Nice. Getting it done. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

09-04-2018, 06:37 PM	#16
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Well, that answers that... I guess you have plenty of clearance... My 19.5s on my crew do not have that kind of clearance __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

09-15-2018, 09:11 AM	#17
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Finished up the polishing and Cerakoting of the rear American Rebel Sprint rear wheels with street tire combo. The fronts are not far behind. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes



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09-16-2018, 12:09 AM	#18
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project What happened to the aluminum slots? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-22-2018, 08:23 AM	#20
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Did a little restoration to the headlamp buckets and they came back from powder coating yesterday, so I was able to assemble the grille for a test fit. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-24-2018, 08:04 AM	#21
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project I dont think I've seen a 62 Grille look that good before. Nice work. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-24-2018, 09:22 AM	#22
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Thanks! It's actually a 1963 grille. It took a lot of hammer and dolly work to get it somewhat straight. These things took a beating back in the day. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-24-2018, 10:28 AM	#23
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Ya I dont know why I said 62, I drink in the morning. Looks great though. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-14-2018, 10:15 AM	#24
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Progress has slowed a bit to help friends prep for the California Hot Rod Reunion, but was able to finish up the front American Rebel Sprint wheels. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-15-2018, 09:24 PM	#25
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project looks good! where did you mount your air tank an compressor? __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

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