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66-PMD-GMC 02-17-2016 05:19 PM

Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
 
First green automobile I have ever liked.

vin63 02-18-2016 11:37 AM

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Thanks! Yeah, I mentioned before that I'm not a fan of green either. But, I'm one of those who would obsess over the paint code not matching. My buddy who is painting the truck promised me he would make it look nice, so I let him have at. It is turning out much better than I expected.

66-PMD-GMC 02-18-2016 12:44 PM

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It's a good looking truck.
I'm selling 2 of my extra trucks to get the funds to get my prostreet done.
I want to make the Pontiac Heaven event..
Won't be painted but will have a pontiac mill.

vin63 02-18-2016 01:02 PM

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Outstanding! I didn't realize dates have been set for Pontiac Heaven? Will it be at Wild Horse again?

66-PMD-GMC 02-18-2016 02:09 PM

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I thought the Pontiac Heaven event was always in April. .
Maybe I should check.

vin63 02-18-2016 03:34 PM

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It usually is, but I thought he was having trouble with securing dates. I know a lot of the local Pontiac guys are still waiting on a schedule update.

vin63 02-22-2016 05:53 PM

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The extended rear wheel tubs got painted today. Just a couple more small parts and I should be able to start finally putting parts onto the truck and clearing out my office and other creative storage areas...uh, I mean bedrooms. ;)

Before:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps076cee05.jpg

After:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pspm5ccpsb.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psgs362xok.jpg

vin63 02-27-2016 05:10 PM

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Polishing continues...
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psmezk0lp9.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps0nflncpo.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psqdvcqmgi.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pswrvxank1.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps7u6keqbe.jpg

vin63 03-02-2016 09:10 PM

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While helping play musical cars in the shop to make room for a couple of collision jobs for my friend, I sneaked a photo of the dash...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psidprlzpc.jpg

vin63 03-06-2016 10:54 AM

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Brought the '63 Poncho C10 home from the paint shop yesterday. Time to start putting parts back onto the truck...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psdzaycr59.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pskbvqxmfq.jpg

66-PMD-GMC 03-06-2016 02:14 PM

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Looks great!

vin63 03-06-2016 09:56 PM

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Thanks! Cleared off one shelf of parts...mounted the driver side moldings:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psost0zlbh.jpg

vin63 03-13-2016 09:10 AM

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...carefully reassembling the MAR-K hidden link and latch kits...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psjjjhoygx.jpg

vin63 03-15-2016 06:41 PM

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Tailgate finished and tail light housings assembled:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psedc0j9cq.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psakgra71t.jpg

tinydb84 03-15-2016 06:42 PM

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Looks great. How do you like those latch kits?

66-PMD-GMC 03-15-2016 06:43 PM

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Looks great

vin63 03-15-2016 06:57 PM

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Thanks! The MAR-K hidden latch kit is one of the best aftermarket parts I've purchased for this build. It solved a huge issue I had with wanting a functional tailgate without the chains. To clear the links, you have to be careful in trimming the sides of the tailgate (you get a template in the kit). Since you trim back past some of the pinch welds, I re-welded the edge.

vin63 03-18-2016 10:00 AM

Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
 
I got a few small parts back from the anodizer and powder coater yesterday afternoon, so I was able to get some of the cab moldings and trim pieces on, as well as make sure the instrument cluster still fits...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psqvzoxbod.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psua4mrya3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psgansqpum.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pseil760ac.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psengypyeh.jpg

vin63 03-21-2016 08:45 PM

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Starting to hang the front sheetmetal and will begin aligning everything this coming weekend.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psjoqfzlq1.jpg

Then I got a little gift from a buddy in the mail today...I'll have to machine it, but I think I have my column shifter handle. :hm:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps1eqr2am4.jpg

60chevyjim 03-21-2016 09:53 PM

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real nice color on the truck and I like what you did to the front fenders .

vin63 04-05-2016 10:11 AM

Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
 
Started to arrange and layout the bed wood planks, marking for cuts and notches to accommodate the extended wheel tubs...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psodzqdeu0.jpg

vin63 04-22-2016 07:15 PM

Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project
 
After struggling with finding a decent door weatherstrip (bought one from Steele, tried a friend's Precision) without any possibility of closing and latching my doors, I broke down and ordered a set from Honda. Having gone through the pains of gluing in a weatherstrip before, resisting using glue turned out to be a plus. I was most concerned about fitment and staying put at the top of the door - it fits nice and secure...oh, and I can shut and latch my doors with a single finger. ;)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psubh824pg.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pszscv769n.jpg

62stepside longbox 04-22-2016 10:31 PM

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Looks nice, I'm definitely going to use the Honda seals on my truck. Even the original seals don't allow the door to close properly

northern 85 04-24-2016 07:21 AM

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BEAUTIFUL! Luv the color combo!!!

vin63 04-28-2016 01:16 PM

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Thanks, guys! California Car Cover Co. embroidered the cover...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps9j7cxlar.jpg


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