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creep · 11-30-2009, 01:05 PM

My friends and I got my '63 GMC project started this weekend. Plans include a full ***************** air ride setup ( P-51 raised crossmember kit and a rear Superlift kit ), cleaning up the frame and engine bay a little and hopefully some 22" wheels. No body work just yet except maybe patching the floorboards. I want to run the patina look for a liitle while.

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-30-2009, 01:12 PM

Good looking truck. Are you keeping the 3/4 ton suspension and v6?

creep · 11-30-2009, 06:44 PM

The V6 stays but the suspension is getting replaced with an air ride setup. It uses a raised front crossmember, tubular A-arms,'73-'87 spindles and brakes and rack and pinion steering. The rear is getting a triangulated 4 link and an axle swap.

72BlckButy · 12-02-2009, 03:44 PM

Great looking build, can't wait to see the new suspension upgrades added.

4dranch · 12-02-2009, 04:33 PM

Nice progress, keep us updated.

cayoterun · 12-02-2009, 05:07 PM

Wow, Plaid valves covers, neat!
I may have some left-over '62 1/2 ton hard parts, if you need some. No sheetmetal, tho.
Cayoterun

Gemp · 12-02-2009, 05:34 PM

A slammed truck with that motor is killer....and the old paint. Cool build man.

Oh snap.....And your local to me. I will have to keep an eye out for it at the cruise-in's.

creep · 12-06-2009, 07:25 PM

Got some more done this weekend.

ruffrida2005 · 12-06-2009, 11:14 PM

Looking good creep I put on Bazookas thread how the shock mounts mount.

*LILRED66* · 12-07-2009, 12:12 AM

Nice work and keep us posted...more photos, more photos.

creep · 01-24-2010, 06:31 PM

Slowly making progress. Finally got the SSBC kit test fit and started test fitting the rear kit. Also nabbed a rear end to put under it.

sams60gmc · 01-24-2010, 06:51 PM

woah sick truck!!!

monolith · 01-24-2010, 06:55 PM

NICE!

I have a question about those mirrors: is that style still available? I have the mounting holes in my cab and would love to get a hold of a set of those.

ruffrida2005 · 01-24-2010, 07:46 PM

Looking good man. Now hurry up.

creep · 01-26-2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monolith

NICE!

I have a question about those mirrors: is that style still available? I have the mounting holes in my cab and would love to get a hold of a set of those.

The mirrors are just stock replacement mirror heads bolted into the upper mounts of the big truck mirrors that were on the truck when I got it.

This is a pic of the truck when I got it with the big ugly mirrors.

Here's a close-up of my mirrors now.

creep · 01-26-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looking good man. Now hurry up.

Thanks, I'm trying. How's yours comming along?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-26-2010, 12:39 PM

Looking awesome man. I thought of going with air ride for suspension but since I live on a dirt road figured it wouldn't be the best. Get some more pics of that thing up! And what carb is that?

creep · 01-27-2010, 07:52 PM

Thanks Twiggy!

Done right, an air ride setup could handle a dirt road pretty well. Unless the truck sits really low and the road is really bad.

The carb is a Holley 500. You can see some pics of the swap here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=354432&page=2

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-27-2010, 08:17 PM

No problem man. With the beating that my 4x4 '94 Blazer already gets, I think I'm just going to have to hold off on that one. Plus at this point I'm having to pull money out of my rear just to finish everything. So either way, suspension will be a few years away. Luckily I don't mind how it sits now anyways though.

ruffrida2005 · 01-27-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Thanks, I'm trying. How's yours comming along?

I got my wishbone links in yesterday, but I got to get some gas for the welder and I've got to do my fuel cell mounts then. Motor and trans will come back out and I'll run the brake and fuel lines then.

ruffrida2005 · 01-27-2010, 10:11 PM

What's the lenght of your lower links from bolt hole to bolt hole?

creep · 01-28-2010, 10:12 AM

They're adjustable and nothing is really in place yet so I don't know.

monolith · 01-28-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

The mirrors are just stock replacement mirror heads bolted into the upper mounts of the big truck mirrors that were on the truck when I got it.

This is a pic of the truck when I got it with the big ugly mirrors.

Here's a close-up of my mirrors now.

Thanks for the info!

I'll be keeping my eye open at Pick a Part, now that I know what to look for

Hope you don't mind me imitating that mounting detail.

**Corts60** · 01-29-2010, 12:01 AM

Man that is looking sick!

creep · 01-29-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monolith

Thanks for the info!

I'll be keeping my eye open at Pick a Part, now that I know what to look for

Hope you don't mind me imitating that mounting detail.

Not at all.

11-30-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	'63 GMC Project My friends and I got my '63 GMC project started this weekend. Plans include a full ***************** air ride setup ( P-51 raised crossmember kit and a rear Superlift kit ), cleaning up the frame and engine bay a little and hopefully some 22" wheels. No body work just yet except maybe patching the floorboards. I want to run the patina look for a liitle while. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

11-30-2009, 01:12 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: '63 GMC Project Good looking truck. Are you keeping the 3/4 ton suspension and v6? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-30-2009, 06:44 PM	#3
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project The V6 stays but the suspension is getting replaced with an air ride setup. It uses a raised front crossmember, tubular A-arms,'73-'87 spindles and brakes and rack and pinion steering. The rear is getting a triangulated 4 link and an axle swap. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

12-02-2009, 03:44 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '63 GMC Project Great looking build, can't wait to see the new suspension upgrades added. __________________ -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)

12-02-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: '63 GMC Project Nice progress, keep us updated. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

12-02-2009, 05:07 PM	#6
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: '63 GMC Project Wow, Plaid valves covers, neat! I may have some left-over '62 1/2 ton hard parts, if you need some. No sheetmetal, tho. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

12-02-2009, 05:34 PM	#7
Gemp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 262	Re: '63 GMC Project A slammed truck with that motor is killer....and the old paint. Cool build man. Oh snap.....And your local to me. I will have to keep an eye out for it at the cruise-in's. __________________ 06' GMC 1500 Crew cab..... Last edited by Gemp; 12-11-2011 at 08:16 PM.

12-06-2009, 07:25 PM	#8
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Got some more done this weekend. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

12-06-2009, 11:14 PM	#9
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project Looking good creep I put on Bazookas thread how the shock mounts mount. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-07-2009, 12:12 AM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: '63 GMC Project Nice work and keep us posted...more photos, more photos.

01-24-2010, 06:31 PM	#11
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Slowly making progress. Finally got the SSBC kit test fit and started test fitting the rear kit. Also nabbed a rear end to put under it. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-24-2010, 06:51 PM	#12
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: '63 GMC Project woah sick truck!!! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

01-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#13
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: '63 GMC Project NICE! I have a question about those mirrors: is that style still available? I have the mounting holes in my cab and would love to get a hold of a set of those. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

01-24-2010, 07:46 PM	#14
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project Looking good man. Now hurry up. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-26-2010, 12:39 PM	#17
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: '63 GMC Project Looking awesome man. I thought of going with air ride for suspension but since I live on a dirt road figured it wouldn't be the best. Get some more pics of that thing up! And what carb is that? __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 01-26-2010 at 12:40 PM.



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01-27-2010, 07:52 PM	#18
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Twiggy! Done right, an air ride setup could handle a dirt road pretty well. Unless the truck sits really low and the road is really bad. The carb is a Holley 500. You can see some pics of the swap here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=354432&page=2 __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-27-2010, 08:17 PM	#19
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: '63 GMC Project No problem man. With the beating that my 4x4 '94 Blazer already gets, I think I'm just going to have to hold off on that one. Plus at this point I'm having to pull money out of my rear just to finish everything. So either way, suspension will be a few years away. Luckily I don't mind how it sits now anyways though. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-27-2010, 10:11 PM	#21
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: '63 GMC Project What's the lenght of your lower links from bolt hole to bolt hole? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-28-2010, 10:12 AM	#22
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project They're adjustable and nothing is really in place yet so I don't know. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-29-2010, 12:01 AM	#24
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