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03-19-2014, 12:12 PM
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63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
I thought I would start a build thread on a 63 C10 my dad just picked up.... I had no influence at all on this.
 It was a truck he found in someone's driveway and just decided to knock on the door and see if they wanted to sell it. Of course, the guys wife was definitely willing, but after some negotiating with him, he ended up taking it home. I will be helping him build this truck, and look forward to building this project with my dad. Plans for the truck: Porterbuilt Dropmembers front and rear LS Motor with 4L60E trans Air Conditioning 20's or 22's 14" Brakes We are going to preserve the patina, since the truck sat for 10 years and is fairly straight. It does have it's issues here and there, but will fix those while keeping the original outside color. We might even leave the rear step bumper. Now for the pictures!     
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03-19-2014, 12:15 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Welcome to the board and nice score on the new 63. Truck looks real solid from the pics and looking forward to the build and more pics!!!!
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer Last edited by 1963c-10; 03-19-2014 at 12:44 PM. |
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03-19-2014, 12:25 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Signing up for this one,...
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03-19-2014, 12:43 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Cool!
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03-19-2014, 02:33 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
 and  to the site !!! Hope you keep us in photos, you have a good looking rig there !! 
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03-19-2014, 02:34 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Here we go!
Hurry up already!
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03-19-2014, 03:09 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Awesome, With your hook up on parts this is going to be one killer truck!
P.S. thanks for being an awesome site vendor. |
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03-20-2014, 12:18 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Thanks guys! I am looking forward to it also. I will definitely keep the thread updated as possible and pictures as we move along.
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03-21-2014, 09:39 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
And Watchin'
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04-02-2014, 09:44 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Not too much happening lately, just waiting for the drop members to come in. In the meantime, we should be tearing it all down in the next 2 weeks, after I get back from the GoodGuys show this weekend.
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04-02-2014, 11:26 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
I'm along for the ride
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04-03-2014, 05:12 AM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Signing up also!
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04-03-2014, 08:52 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Awesome.... but I'm mildly concerned about the vehicle you chose to tow it with.
Hope to see some progress soon. See you this weekend! DS |
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04-04-2014, 10:57 AM
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04-04-2014, 03:42 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
tuning in for this one. That thing laid out with that rear bumper is gonna be cool.
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04-04-2014, 08:26 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
signing up for this one and looking forward to the updates!
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04-08-2014, 10:35 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Looking good!
 Sweet project, I'm in |
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04-18-2014, 05:56 AM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Hey Bud,
I am looking forward to this weekends progress updates! Go guys, go!
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04-18-2014, 07:32 AM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Sweet find brotha. Hey man, there is this real popular guy on here, his name is Travis. He can really hook you up on some good deals for your project, look 'em up. Good luck and welcome.
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 I wish it had the patina that your truck has, but they aren't easy to come by. We are still on the fence on whether or not to paint it. The hood was shot, but the truck came with another hood.... so not sure if this can be matched. Also, there are some spots that need to be addressed. Not to mention, this is not the original color, so it may not be worth trying to save. If we do paint it, then will most likely go silver. The truck is pretty straight though, the bed bulkhead and tailgate are in nice shape. |
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04-21-2014, 01:18 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
Here is a better picture of the truck off the trailer, and what we are starting with. Also some images of the truck as we started pulling it apart. It already had coil overs on it!
     
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04-21-2014, 01:49 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
The mock-up of the PB suspension. I can't say enough how nice these components fit together, and the quality. I am not just saying that because I sell it
, but it's truly a very nice USA made product. I did make a template for the rack notch, since I found it easier to mark the location and cut on the outside of the frame rail. It was just a little easier to tape this to the frame and mark my cutline.       
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04-21-2014, 01:56 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
This thing is gunna be sweet!!
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04-21-2014, 02:21 PM
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Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build
does any of the porterbuilt crossmembers and 3 link member work on a 61 longbed still running torsion bars? i keep getting mixed reviews about how they do and dont. since you sell them can you help me out? thanks
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