Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vin63 · 04-22-2008, 06:45 PM

Hello. I thought I would introduce myself and post some photos of my project and that might be of some interest to other 60-66 owners.

I lowered the top lips of the front fenders 2.5 inches to better match the rear fender stretch.

Here is the rear fender with a 3.5 inch stretch to accommodate the 31-inch tall tires.

To fit the 18 inch wide rear tires, I stretched the wheel wells, too.

62 short step · 04-22-2008, 07:15 PM

Welcome Vince!! Nice Truck!!

Frizzle Fry · 04-22-2008, 07:19 PM

Interesting mod on the front fender. I've thought about doing the opposite; raising the rears to better match the front. Can't wait to see how it looks.

72BlckButy · 04-22-2008, 09:39 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking project!

Tim64 · 04-22-2008, 09:57 PM

From Ohio

badriand · 04-22-2008, 10:24 PM

Congrats on welding that reproduction front fender, i put one on my truck last week and it is some light guage metal.

Chevysdominate · 04-22-2008, 10:27 PM

Looking good! Could we get some better pics of the front wheel opening mod? That to me is the only issue these trucks have is the fact that you cant 'tuck' smaller rims and tires under the fender like you can with the 67-72's.

jkaylor68gmc · 04-22-2008, 10:50 PM

lookin good

leftcoast66 · 04-22-2008, 11:18 PM

Interesting. I'm anxious to see how it turns out. 18 inches wide, those sound like some good meats. What motor to turn em?

kdrodworks316 · 04-22-2008, 11:23 PM

welcome to the board from Idaho! I like your mods, but need bigger pictures

vin63 · 04-22-2008, 11:43 PM

Thanks, everyone! I never knew about this forum until 62 short step clued me in...much props to him. I had just been kind of plugging away on things on my own. I wish I had known about this site earlier, it would have made things a lot easier in working on this project.

Here is a little larger image of my front fender modification. The weld line is about where the original lip was located, which is what necessitated the 2.5-inch spacer in the middle.

Frizzle Fry · 04-23-2008, 12:31 AM

Sweet man! That's the kind of stuff I like to see. I bet hardly anyone will notice when it's done.

You know, you can also tub the front end for more tuckage.

vin63 · 04-23-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Sweet man! That's the kind of stuff I like to see. I bet hardly anyone will notice when it's done.

You know, you can also tub the front end for more tuckage.

Yeah, I did that on a friend's '66 where I used a section of a motorcycle fender to create a hump just in front of the hood hinge - he had Z'd his front frame so the tires extended above the inner fender (totally impractical, but it looked cool). He was just going to cut out most of the inner fender, but we were able to keep most of the inner fender. I'm hoping I don't end up putting my truck down that low.

Dinos63 · 04-23-2008, 12:56 AM

LOOKS COOL ,I LIKE THE FACT IT LOOKS LIKE ITS STOCK ALSO, NICE WORK AND WELCOME

protrash64 · 04-23-2008, 01:03 AM

Cool lookin ride......hope to see some more pics.

Congrats to Dinos63.......I think you didnt have any typos!

vin63 · 04-23-2008, 01:28 AM

Here is a photo of the rolling chassis (before I dropped the front fender lips), and of the Pontiac 455 mock up. The previous owner apparently got happy with his drill and Swiss-cheesed the fire wall, so I've been welding up all of the holes - what a PITA!

Frizzle Fry · 04-23-2008, 04:43 AM

We need wide shots after the fender mod!

**Captainfab** · 04-23-2008, 06:07 AM

WElcome to the board from North Idaho. What are the specs on that Pontiac? Ought to be one sweet truck when it's done. Keep the pics coming.....I love them '63's

Chevysdominate · 04-23-2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

We need wide shots after the fender mod!

Truer words were never spoken.

*LILRED66* · 04-23-2008, 06:31 AM

Welcome from Kansas City, KS. I like the fab work...very nice and clean.

greg64 · 04-23-2008, 06:51 AM

Howdy from BC. Nice metal work.

Iron-Butt · 04-23-2008, 07:50 AM

Nice, great work

Frizzle Fry · 05-17-2008, 05:18 PM

Hows it going vin?

vin63 · 05-17-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

We need wide shots after the fender mod!

Yep, sorry for the delay. I have the cab, bed and everything off of the frame right now, prepping for the boxing plates to be welded in. As soon as I make some progress, on the frame, I'll put everything back on and set it on the ground for a mock up photo.

Rogue 64 · 05-17-2008, 06:11 PM

I'm not moving from this chair till I see pics!

:p

04-22-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Hello. I thought I would introduce myself and post some photos of my project and that might be of some interest to other 60-66 owners. I lowered the top lips of the front fenders 2.5 inches to better match the rear fender stretch. Here is the rear fender with a 3.5 inch stretch to accommodate the 31-inch tall tires. To fit the 18 inch wide rear tires, I stretched the wheel wells, too. __________________ 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 Last edited by vin63; 04-22-2008 at 07:05 PM.

04-22-2008, 07:15 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Welcome Vince!! Nice Truck!!

04-22-2008, 07:19 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Interesting mod on the front fender. I've thought about doing the opposite; raising the rears to better match the front. Can't wait to see how it looks.

04-22-2008, 09:39 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project to the board from Mid-MO!!! Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-22-2008, 09:57 PM	#5
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project From Ohio

04-22-2008, 10:24 PM	#6
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Congrats on welding that reproduction front fender, i put one on my truck last week and it is some light guage metal.

04-22-2008, 10:27 PM	#7
Chevysdominate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Springtucky, Oregon Posts: 265	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Looking good! Could we get some better pics of the front wheel opening mod? That to me is the only issue these trucks have is the fact that you cant 'tuck' smaller rims and tires under the fender like you can with the 67-72's.

04-22-2008, 10:50 PM	#8
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project lookin good __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

04-22-2008, 11:18 PM	#9
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Interesting. I'm anxious to see how it turns out. 18 inches wide, those sound like some good meats. What motor to turn em?

04-22-2008, 11:23 PM	#10
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project welcome to the board from Idaho! I like your mods, but need bigger pictures

04-22-2008, 11:43 PM	#11
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Thanks, everyone! I never knew about this forum until 62 short step clued me in...much props to him. I had just been kind of plugging away on things on my own. I wish I had known about this site earlier, it would have made things a lot easier in working on this project. Here is a little larger image of my front fender modification. The weld line is about where the original lip was located, which is what necessitated the 2.5-inch spacer in the middle. __________________ 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 Last edited by vin63; 04-23-2008 at 05:01 AM.

04-23-2008, 12:31 AM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Sweet man! That's the kind of stuff I like to see. I bet hardly anyone will notice when it's done. You know, you can also tub the front end for more tuckage.

04-23-2008, 12:56 AM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project LOOKS COOL ,I LIKE THE FACT IT LOOKS LIKE ITS STOCK ALSO, NICE WORK AND WELCOME __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

04-23-2008, 01:03 AM	#15
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Cool lookin ride......hope to see some more pics. Congrats to Dinos63.......I think you didnt have any typos! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-23-2008, 01:28 AM	#16
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Here is a photo of the rolling chassis (before I dropped the front fender lips), and of the Pontiac 455 mock up. The previous owner apparently got happy with his drill and Swiss-cheesed the fire wall, so I've been welding up all of the holes - what a PITA! __________________ 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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04-23-2008, 04:43 AM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project We need wide shots after the fender mod!

04-23-2008, 06:07 AM	#18
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project WElcome to the board from North Idaho. What are the specs on that Pontiac? Ought to be one sweet truck when it's done. Keep the pics coming.....I love them '63's __________________ 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

04-23-2008, 06:31 AM	#20
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Welcome from Kansas City, KS. I like the fab work...very nice and clean.

04-23-2008, 06:51 AM	#21
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Howdy from BC. Nice metal work. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

04-23-2008, 07:50 AM	#22
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Nice, great work __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-17-2008, 05:18 PM	#23
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Hows it going vin?

05-17-2008, 06:11 PM	#25
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project I'm not moving from this chair till I see pics! :p __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

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