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C10_ustacould · 08-25-2020, 04:06 PM

I picked up n2billet's '63 he called Milly a few weeks ago, my plans aren't even close to the vision he had but I am really excited to work on this truck! It really feels like an honor to work on such a clean truck, nothing is rotten or molested and I take the responsibility of being her caretaker seriously. I see this truck going through a couple... let's call, them generations that will culminate in what I intend to be my forever truck. Now... I know most of you that will follow along know my '68 stepside still holds a special place in my heart but that truck is long gone and I don't foresee it coming back into my life so Miss Milly will be my focus as long as she'll have me. Here are a few pics from the the drag home, we'll talk more about her future later... take care y'all!

Just couldn't take my eyes off her during the ride home!

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Getting some gas on the way home, couldn't help but be a little giddy.

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Quick first Florida pic before unloading her.

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She sure is pretty in that Florida sunshine.

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darkhorse970 · 08-25-2020, 04:23 PM

I’m in

SCOTI · 08-25-2020, 04:45 PM

I'm in as well.

**Palf70Step** · 08-25-2020, 05:15 PM

I'm here. Looking forward to the updates.

**rustytruck50** · 08-25-2020, 07:55 PM

That is one clean little truck....Congrats on the purchase!

**LEEVON** · 08-25-2020, 08:54 PM

Congrats! I vote for a new name...Millie Vanilli...in honor of Millie and because it's a vanilla colored truck : )

**The Rocknrod** · 08-26-2020, 10:39 AM

This is great, going to keep watching this great truck. Keep us posted.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-26-2020, 11:14 AM

Dadgum, I love your truck. I have the same bumper on mine and was wondering how it would look painted white. Looks a lot better than silver!

**cericd** · 08-26-2020, 11:24 AM

I'm (in)vious. Hope the spelling police don't come after me.

roll_the_dice · 08-26-2020, 11:35 AM

Beautiful truck, congrats! Love the Patina on the tailgate...how many hands have closed the tailgate to perfect those spots?

aggie91 · 08-26-2020, 04:02 PM

Looks like the peer pressure got to you and you started a build thread after all.

I'm in for the journey!

C10_ustacould · 08-26-2020, 09:04 PM

Went picking the other night and picked up some front end parts. The guy bought new rotors and calipers then decided to part out the truck so I got those as well as the upper and lower control arms and the steering linkage. I hate to do anther set of control arm bushing but here I go...

We have a set of ECE 2.5" drop spindles from the boys '67 that'll help get the truck down in the weeds. Hope to have the wheels later this week and I'm going to go look at a 5 lug 12 bolt tomorrow after work. Things are starting to come together.

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88Stanger · 08-27-2020, 09:07 AM

like it

rodstored-72 · 08-27-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looks like the peer pressure got to you and you started a build thread after all.

I'm in for the journey!

...what peer pressure!

we just wanted pics!!!

as said above... in for the haul.. nice job!

**rustytruck50** · 08-28-2020, 07:38 PM

Nice score!

J Williams · 08-29-2020, 05:31 PM

Truck looks very nice!!
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**pdxhall** · 08-31-2020, 10:55 AM

Very nice truck. I will be watching so please post a lot of pics. You know we love
pictures.

C10_ustacould · 09-10-2020, 06:02 PM

First new parts showed up a few days ago. will be a while before anymore get ordered.

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**cwcarpenter98** · 09-10-2020, 08:22 PM

Those are nice!

roll_the_dice · 09-10-2020, 08:51 PM

I like those a lot! Love the 2 tone...What size tires are you going to run?

C10_ustacould · 09-10-2020, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I like those a lot! Love the 2 tone...What size tires are you going to run?

235/70-15 front and 275/60-15 rear

65StreetCruiser · 09-11-2020, 08:08 PM

I'm in Ernie! Keep us posted on the updates Brother, can't wait to see this one come together!

C10_ustacould · 01-05-2021, 12:32 AM

Just a pic of Milly and Project Underhaulin to the thread alive-ish. Milly is on the back burner until my shop is complete, the contractor is supposed to start tomorrow.

Hopefully it will just be a month or two.

**Palf70Step** · 01-05-2021, 08:52 AM

Looking forward to seeing both trucks when you get over here again. Good luck on shop.

C10_ustacould · 03-03-2021, 08:35 PM

Not much happening with Milly as I am waiting for my shop to be completed. I did get the '85 C10 front end parts back from powder coat and I ordered a few parts for the rear suspension from Jason at Deadend Garage. Her are a couple pics of the front end parts and my little shop.

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08-25-2020, 04:06 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I picked up n2billet's '63 he called Milly a few weeks ago, my plans aren't even close to the vision he had but I am really excited to work on this truck! It really feels like an honor to work on such a clean truck, nothing is rotten or molested and I take the responsibility of being her caretaker seriously. I see this truck going through a couple... let's call, them generations that will culminate in what I intend to be my forever truck. Now... I know most of you that will follow along know my '68 stepside still holds a special place in my heart but that truck is long gone and I don't foresee it coming back into my life so Miss Milly will be my focus as long as she'll have me. Here are a few pics from the the drag home, we'll talk more about her future later... take care y'all! Just couldn't take my eyes off her during the ride home! Getting some gas on the way home, couldn't help but be a little giddy. Quick first Florida pic before unloading her. She sure is pretty in that Florida sunshine. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-25-2020, 04:23 PM	#2
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I’m in __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-25-2020, 04:45 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,043	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I'm in as well. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-25-2020, 05:15 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I'm here. Looking forward to the updates. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-25-2020, 07:55 PM	#5
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build That is one clean little truck....Congrats on the purchase! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

08-25-2020, 08:54 PM	#6
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Congrats! I vote for a new name...Millie Vanilli...in honor of Millie and because it's a vanilla colored truck : ) __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-26-2020, 10:39 AM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build This is great, going to keep watching this great truck. Keep us posted. __________________ 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?

08-26-2020, 11:14 AM	#8
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,485	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Dadgum, I love your truck. I have the same bumper on mine and was wondering how it would look painted white. Looks a lot better than silver! __________________ 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

08-26-2020, 11:24 AM	#9
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I'm (in)vious. Hope the spelling police don't come after me. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

08-26-2020, 11:35 AM	#10
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Beautiful truck, congrats! Love the Patina on the tailgate...how many hands have closed the tailgate to perfect those spots? __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

08-26-2020, 04:02 PM	#11
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Looks like the peer pressure got to you and you started a build thread after all. I'm in for the journey! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-26-2020, 09:04 PM	#12
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Went picking the other night and picked up some front end parts. The guy bought new rotors and calipers then decided to part out the truck so I got those as well as the upper and lower control arms and the steering linkage. I hate to do anther set of control arm bushing but here I go... We have a set of ECE 2.5" drop spindles from the boys '67 that'll help get the truck down in the weeds. Hope to have the wheels later this week and I'm going to go look at a 5 lug 12 bolt tomorrow after work. Things are starting to come together. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-27-2020, 09:07 AM	#13
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build like it

08-28-2020, 07:38 PM	#15
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Nice score! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

08-29-2020, 05:31 PM	#16
J Williams Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Paul idaho Posts: 263	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Truck looks very nice!! Posted via Mobile Device



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08-31-2020, 10:55 AM	#17
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,082	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Very nice truck. I will be watching so please post a lot of pics. You know we love pictures. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

09-10-2020, 06:02 PM	#18
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build First new parts showed up a few days ago. will be a while before anymore get ordered. American Racing Torq Thrust D in 15x7 and 15x8 __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-10-2020, 08:22 PM	#19
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,485	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Those are nice! __________________ 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

09-10-2020, 08:51 PM	#20
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I like those a lot! Love the 2 tone...What size tires are you going to run? __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

09-11-2020, 08:08 PM	#22
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build I'm in Ernie! Keep us posted on the updates Brother, can't wait to see this one come together! __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-05-2021, 12:32 AM	#23
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Just a pic of Milly and Project Underhaulin to the thread alive-ish. Milly is on the back burner until my shop is complete, the contractor is supposed to start tomorrow. Hopefully it will just be a month or two. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-05-2021, 08:52 AM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Looking forward to seeing both trucks when you get over here again. Good luck on shop. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-03-2021, 08:35 PM	#25
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Buck's '63 SWB Fleet Side Build Not much happening with Milly as I am waiting for my shop to be completed. I did get the '85 C10 front end parts back from powder coat and I ordered a few parts for the rear suspension from Jason at Deadend Garage. Her are a couple pics of the front end parts and my little shop. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

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