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ryan913 · 02-08-2008, 11:41 PM

These are pictures of my 63 truck project. Frame and suspension finished. Just finished test fitting the sheet metal. Now it needs to come back apart and start on the body work. The body is very solid and the cab and front end are rust free. I have a rust free fleetside bed, but decided to use the stepside. The hood is strapped because of 50 mph winds.

*1974k5blazer* · 02-09-2008, 03:07 AM

Nice Man! Ditch The Stepside, And The Boring 64-66 Grille And Go With A 63!

Stoney · 02-09-2008, 03:27 AM

What is that white stuff?

Tim64 · 02-09-2008, 03:33 AM

Well, up here in Ohio we call that snow, and man do I hate it!
That's going to be one sweet ride when you're finished with it.
Nice work. Hey were did you get the truck? Everything up here is rusty as hell. I went to Tenn. for mine.
Tim

ryan913 · 02-09-2008, 04:41 AM

I am going to get rid of the grill and get a 63 grill. In the process of trying to find an alu one. The cab is from New Mexico. The front end is from the Mojave Desert and the bed is from Arkansas. You don't see too many stepsides restored anymore and that's what made me go with that bed. The truck is also lowered 2" and 4" with heavy duty disc brakes in the front and 2 3/4" brakes in the rear with a 3.73, 8.5 posi. The frame is also blasted and painted.

72BlckButy · 02-09-2008, 04:57 AM

Great looking project, but ditch the stepper... and then drop that sucker to the ground.

Tim64 · 02-09-2008, 05:40 AM

Keep the stepside they're cool!

jchav62 · 02-09-2008, 07:21 AM

Nice looking truck! Good work...

Dinos63 · 02-09-2008, 07:54 AM

GOOD START, WHAT THE HECK IS ALL THE WHITE STUFF ON IT?

Heater63 · 02-09-2008, 09:54 AM

You're on track, Keep the stepside!

neto · 02-09-2008, 10:24 AM

Is this the correct rear end for a 63? This is what I have on mine but there are no bolts to take the backing plate off to convert to disc brakes. Oh and that's my shop, years to get it but worth it.

ryan913 · 02-09-2008, 11:11 AM

Yes unfortunately it is. They have press on backing plates and non self-adjusting brakes. I put a 1985 8.5 truck rearend under mine. Looks like a really nice shop!

neto · 02-09-2008, 11:41 AM

Thanks Ryan913. I guess I have to look for a different rear end since I already bought the four disc brake system from CPP. I have a 66 that does have the bolted backing plate. Maybe I will swap rear ends since I'm leaving the 66 with drums.

ryan913 · 02-09-2008, 11:46 PM

Too bad you aren't closer to me because I would help you out with a newer rearend. Do not forget to change the panhard bars because they are also different.

neto · 02-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Thanks Ryan913. Just made the deal for a 63 which has the rear end with bolts. 1000 bucks! for a complete stepside, extra cab, extra windshield and cab corners, inner enders and two extra doors. WOW! what a find. I will have enough parts with what I have now to build a third truck.

63sbssbbw · 02-11-2008, 01:16 AM

Stepside for sure LOL

1LoC10 · 02-11-2008, 01:28 AM

looks good, but im another fleetside guy here

ryan913 · 02-11-2008, 02:16 AM

That's a really nice looking stepside! It is really hard not to use my fleetside bed, but I lost the quarter toss and will honor it. lol

1oldtruck · 02-11-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neto

Is this the correct rear end for a 63? This is what I have on mine but there are no bolts to take the backing plate off to convert to disc brakes. Oh and that's my shop, years to get it but worth it.

Yep! The same one I have in my 63. Does yours have the elusive 17 spline side gears/axles like mine?

Mike

**ChiefRocka** · 02-11-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1974k5blazer

Nice Man! Ditch The Stepside, And The Boring 64-66 Grille And Go With A 63!

I agree with you on the grill......

Frizzle Fry · 02-11-2008, 04:12 AM

60-61 grille>63-66

neto · 02-11-2008, 11:34 AM

Mike I don't know but it's the original so if that's what they came with I bet it is. Just got another 63 with newer rear end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1oldtruck

Yep! The same one I have in my 63. Does yours have the elusive 17 spline side gears/axles like mine?

Mike

neto · 02-11-2008, 11:49 AM

My 63 but will be a fleetside when done. Extra cab in much better shape. Got all these parts plus truck for a grand.

ryan913 · 02-11-2008, 12:41 PM

Looks like a pretty good buy! Too bad the custom sails are for years 64-66. Why are you going with the fleetside bed?

neto · 02-11-2008, 12:46 PM

I like the fleet side better. I like the way they sit when lowered. I haven't forgot about the title and VIN. I have alot of extra parts and will probably sell the stuff I don't need or want. I still need to get everything organized so it will be awhile. Sorry to hear of your job loss.
Ernest

02-08-2008, 11:41 PM	#1
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	63 Chevy Project These are pictures of my 63 truck project. Frame and suspension finished. Just finished test fitting the sheet metal. Now it needs to come back apart and start on the body work. The body is very solid and the cab and front end are rust free. I have a rust free fleetside bed, but decided to use the stepside. The hood is strapped because of 50 mph winds. Attached Images Last edited by ryan913; 02-08-2008 at 11:45 PM.

02-09-2008, 03:07 AM	#2
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: 63 Chevy Project Nice Man! Ditch The Stepside, And The Boring 64-66 Grille And Go With A 63!

02-09-2008, 03:27 AM	#3
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02-09-2008, 03:33 AM	#4
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: 63 Chevy Project Well, up here in Ohio we call that snow, and man do I hate it! That's going to be one sweet ride when you're finished with it. Nice work. Hey were did you get the truck? Everything up here is rusty as hell. I went to Tenn. for mine. Tim

02-09-2008, 04:41 AM	#5
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: 63 Chevy Project I am going to get rid of the grill and get a 63 grill. In the process of trying to find an alu one. The cab is from New Mexico. The front end is from the Mojave Desert and the bed is from Arkansas. You don't see too many stepsides restored anymore and that's what made me go with that bed. The truck is also lowered 2" and 4" with heavy duty disc brakes in the front and 2 3/4" brakes in the rear with a 3.73, 8.5 posi. The frame is also blasted and painted.

02-09-2008, 04:57 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 63 Chevy Project Great looking project, but ditch the stepper... and then drop that sucker to the ground. __________________ -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)

02-09-2008, 05:40 AM	#7
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: 63 Chevy Project Keep the stepside they're cool!

02-09-2008, 07:21 AM	#8
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 63 Chevy Project Nice looking truck! Good work... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-09-2008, 07:54 AM	#9
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 63 Chevy Project GOOD START, WHAT THE HECK IS ALL THE WHITE STUFF ON IT? __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-09-2008, 09:54 AM	#10
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02-09-2008, 10:24 AM	#11
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: 63 Chevy Project Is this the correct rear end for a 63? This is what I have on mine but there are no bolts to take the backing plate off to convert to disc brakes. Oh and that's my shop, years to get it but worth it. Attached Images

02-09-2008, 11:11 AM	#12
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: 63 Chevy Project Yes unfortunately it is. They have press on backing plates and non self-adjusting brakes. I put a 1985 8.5 truck rearend under mine. Looks like a really nice shop! Last edited by ryan913; 02-09-2008 at 11:13 AM.

02-09-2008, 11:41 AM	#13
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: 63 Chevy Project Thanks Ryan913. I guess I have to look for a different rear end since I already bought the four disc brake system from CPP. I have a 66 that does have the bolted backing plate. Maybe I will swap rear ends since I'm leaving the 66 with drums. Attached Images

02-09-2008, 11:46 PM	#14
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: 63 Chevy Project Too bad you aren't closer to me because I would help you out with a newer rearend. Do not forget to change the panhard bars because they are also different.

02-10-2008, 09:48 AM	#15
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: 63 Chevy Project Thanks Ryan913. Just made the deal for a 63 which has the rear end with bolts. 1000 bucks! for a complete stepside, extra cab, extra windshield and cab corners, inner enders and two extra doors. WOW! what a find. I will have enough parts with what I have now to build a third truck.



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02-11-2008, 01:16 AM	#16
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02-11-2008, 02:16 AM	#18
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: 63 Chevy Project That's a really nice looking stepside! It is really hard not to use my fleetside bed, but I lost the quarter toss and will honor it. lol

02-11-2008, 04:12 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 63 Chevy Project 60-61 grille>63-66

02-11-2008, 11:49 AM	#23
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: 63 Chevy Project My 63 but will be a fleetside when done. Extra cab in much better shape. Got all these parts plus truck for a grand. Attached Images

02-11-2008, 12:41 PM	#24
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: 63 Chevy Project Looks like a pretty good buy! Too bad the custom sails are for years 64-66. Why are you going with the fleetside bed?

02-11-2008, 12:46 PM	#25
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: 63 Chevy Project I like the fleet side better. I like the way they sit when lowered. I haven't forgot about the title and VIN. I have alot of extra parts and will probably sell the stuff I don't need or want. I still need to get everything organized so it will be awhile. Sorry to hear of your job loss. Ernest

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