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10-10-2008, 07:12 AM
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Registered Asphalt Offender
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Asheboro, NC
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Hello Guys and Gals!
Hey everybody, new to the forums. Not new to old Chevy trucks though. I've had my '63 since 2003. Unfortunately life has slowed my build down to a crawl but I keep making progress. I love classic cars and trucks and anything to do with them. I worked for almost twenty years as a machinist and programed and ran CNC lathes but I am also proficient on milling centers. I also have worked in various garages and the local custom trim/stereo shop learning everything I could along the way.
I got my '63 from a friend who had installed a fresh 327 in place of the stock 292 and swapped out the 3 on the tree to a turbo 350. He had moved onto Jeeps and the truck was just sitting in his back yard collecting dust needing only a minor repair to make it road worthy again. It was originally a long step side bed truck and it has the big back glass. I cut the frame down about two years ago and cut the bed up and shortened it to match. Last year I found a straight, solid fleet side bed and swapped it on. I've added 2 1/2 drop spindles, 3 inch drop springs in front and 5 inch drop springs out back. I also installed a set of cross drilled & slotted rotors up front and a power booster, power steering and a Old Air Products AC system. Future plans are to add air ride and a Porterbuilt drop member, a custom bridge out back and a set of 20 inch or larger billet wheels plus lots more. I hope to make some friends here and learn some stuff and share my experiences as well. I'm not the type to stir up trouble and I won't even pretend to know it all so hopefully we will all get along nicely. I'll add some pictures of my ride so you guys can see what I've done. Look forward to talking with you guys! I just wish I had found this site a lot sooner! Last edited by MEANlowGREEN; 10-10-2008 at 07:12 AM. |
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10-10-2008, 07:24 AM
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Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fairdale, Kentucky
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Welcome to the boards.. Glad you finally made it here..
If you can think of a question the folks here have done it.. It's a great place enjoy it... BTW.. Great truck.... |
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10-10-2008, 08:02 AM
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Shloooooong bed member #2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Millington Tn.
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Welcome, And nice looking ride you got...
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10-10-2008, 08:52 AM
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Hollister, CA.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Nice truck...my favorite year !!
Welcome to the dark side...you are definately stuck here now !!!  Everyone is cool here, and the info is never-ending !! 
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10-10-2008, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Nice truck.
It's always interesting to see them go through the phases of change like that: long-step, short-step, short-fleet & then everything back to the same color. Keep the updates (w/pics ) coming & welcome 'home'.
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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. |
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10-10-2008, 10:58 AM
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Ol' Blue Viking
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: north of Baton Rouge
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Man, that truck need nothing but some gas in the tank!
Just drive it!
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10-10-2008, 02:26 PM
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Its Deja Vu time again
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Not to offend any of the step side guys, but man that thing looks sweeeeet as a fleet.
I think originally mine was that color before somebody hit it with baby blue rattle can, but man I think I really like that as the original color seeing it on yours. I was wondering what it would look like with the side trim and honestly I really dig it with the two tone white you have on it. You wouldn't happen to have a front end shot would you? Or a front shot with the side showing? Kinda like your last photo of the back/side? Last edited by kizer; 10-10-2008 at 02:28 PM. |
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10-10-2008, 02:34 PM
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James
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Dayton, WA
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Very cool truck. Thanks for the pics and welcome to the site.
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10-10-2008, 09:21 PM
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KOFFIN DRAGGER
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: st.anthony Idaho
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
sweet lookin ride man, just cruize that thing
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10-10-2008, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Peru, Indiana
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Welcome to the board from the Hoosier state............................This is a pretty good site to get info and help from................btw.......nice looking truck....................................Hemmit
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10-10-2008, 10:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Vancouver BC
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Welcome, great lookin truck!
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10-10-2008, 10:52 PM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Nice work and a very cool truck.
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10-11-2008, 12:15 AM
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1 thing at a time is progress.
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Sweet lookin' truck!! Oh yeah, welcome from North Georgia.
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10-11-2008, 12:33 AM
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Zombie Killer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Texas
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Wow, looks great as a short fleet side! I roll in a long step, there are very few of them around!!
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10-11-2008, 02:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Cleveland, Tx
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
welcome!!!!
John
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10-11-2008, 04:08 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Jane,Missouri
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
welcome to the board sweet looking 63
 got a 63 and a 66 myself..hoping my 63 will look like that one day ..
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10-11-2008, 07:13 AM
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
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It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed |
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10-12-2008, 02:49 AM
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yes, i do
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Spokane, wa
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
welcome! i personally heart fleetsides. everyone here is friendly and many have answers to the questions that you might have or will know where to send you to find that answer
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10-12-2008, 09:11 AM
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Still Truckless!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Valrico, Florida
Posts: 3,166
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
beautiful truck. How about some more pics of that dart now? Btw welcome to the board from SE New Mexico.
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10-12-2008, 09:43 AM
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
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 ) It's a mostly original '72 Swinger Special with a 225 Slant 6 and a 904 auto trans. The paint wheels and seat covers have been changed otherwise it is an unrestored 80,000 mile survivor. I have some mild performance upgrades just waiting to go on it. Including, Hooker Super Comp headers freshly back from Jet-Hot after being coated, a 2 barrel intake with fresh built carburetor, dual 4 inch round Magnaflow mufflers and X pipe, a 3.55:1 gear set with a limited slip differential unit and a Trans-Go shift kit. I just need the cash to get the exhaust bent up and I'll start installing it all. I mainly bought this to use as everyday transportation and the upgrades are aimed at improving mileage. All except for the 3.55 gears which I may or may not install. I'm gonna wait to see how she does with the other upgrades and make up my mind from there. I've already installed a Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition and coil and a Flex-a-lite electric fan along with a thorough tune-up. I'm hoping to get into the 20+MPG range. It's been years since I've owned anything that got better than about 15MPG. (The '63 gets 13MPG when it's dialed in and providing I can keep my foot out of it and I CAN'T!!!)The skyrocketing gas prices are killing me! Hopefully this car will get me there and I won't have had to resort to a boring economy car for a daily driver. I hate driving boring stock vehicles!
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It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed |
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10-12-2008, 09:52 AM
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Custom Truck Lover!
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
cool pictures. I am a 63 fan too.
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10-12-2008, 11:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Jose
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
That is one clean looking truck, very nice! Welcome to the board
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10-12-2008, 12:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
Put a TKO500 behind that slant-6. Your performance & mpg's will both increase. 6's lose alot of their 'umph' when going through an auto trans so the TKO would help there & w/that OD 5th gear the 3.55's won't hurt @ all.
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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. |
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10-12-2008, 12:31 PM
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Registered Asphalt Offender
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Asheboro, NC
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
I love shiftin' gearz but I've had to install autos in my rides since breaking my back a few years back. I have nerve damage in my left side and I can't stand clutch pedals because of it. Otherwise I would be installing a A833 4 speed overdrive out of a Plymouth Volare or Dodge Aspen. Shiftin' gearz is lots of fun but autos street/strip shift kits that chirp the tires going into second are kinda cool too. I install one in every ride I drive. I may spring for a Gear Vendors overdrive someday but I'll have to crunch the numbers on that. They are rather costly...
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It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed |
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10-12-2008, 12:54 PM
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Re: Hello Guys and Gals!
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http://www.phoenixtrans.com/html/chryslertrans.html Sweet rides BTW.
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