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poorboy · 04-15-2008, 09:38 AM

Well I tried to sell all the 63 stuff and no one wanted the package so I started on it this weekend. It will have a 350/350 combo, p/s,p/b. 2 1/2 spidels and 1" springs on front and 3" springs in back. It will be 5 lug from a 72 donor truck. Here's some pics so far.

The way the p/o had it with no springs.

Has a pretty good tailgate.

Int

poorboy · 04-15-2008, 09:40 AM

Front shot

Before

After. I am using a booster from a 64 Chevelle, just need to swap masters.

poorboy · 04-15-2008, 09:42 AM

Got the p/s box on today.

*1974k5blazer* · 04-16-2008, 03:28 AM

f'n sweet man keep the pics coming! leave the paint the way it is and throw some wide white walls on it and drive it liike that its got character!

62 short step · 04-16-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1974k5blazer

f'n sweet man keep the pics coming! leave the paint the way it is and throw some wide white walls on it and drive it liike that its got character!

I agree!!

poorboy · 04-16-2008, 05:05 AM

Paint is staying the same. It's going to have some 5 lug truck rallies for now but future plans are for some wide whites.

poorboy · 04-16-2008, 05:10 AM

Made some progress today. I got the column mocked up.

Drop spindles,coils and brakes installed.

I can't wait to get the motor in. It sits way to high without it.

68c10owner · 04-16-2008, 08:39 AM

cool truck. Your first pic made me do a double take, looks almost identical to my 62. Same color primer and wheels. I`m looking forard to seeing what you do with it.

poorboy · 04-17-2008, 05:35 AM

Got some more work done today.
Got the idler arm holes drilled so I could bolt it on.

Got the swaybay installed.

Got the rearend out.

New one in. I used 3" springs. I think I might go with 5" springs or a 2" block.

poorboy · 04-17-2008, 05:37 AM

Also got the seat mocked up.

redsled04 · 04-17-2008, 05:48 AM

I have that same seat I plan on using.Are you having to fab up some brakets to get it to work.Or are you just drilling some holes,and bolting it down. When I do mine I want to switch the smaller side to the drivers side.

joe231 · 04-17-2008, 05:57 AM

hey that looks just like the back seat in my '95 burb?? looks like it fits nice, huh?
I am glad to see you working on this, I sure wanted it when you were selling, but Cali. is a bit far from me! keep up the good work and keep us informed, with pics!

poorboy · 04-17-2008, 09:10 AM

It's the middle seat out of a 99 Sub. I am going to fab some shorter mounts for it and it will be functional. The only problem I see with putting the short seat on the drivers side is you loose the armrest function and you'll have a headrest in the middle.

slammed1966chevy · 04-17-2008, 01:26 PM

Looks good ...

Iron-Butt · 04-17-2008, 04:34 PM

Nice

Dadsredwagon · 04-18-2008, 03:06 AM

looking good keep th epics comin....

*1974k5blazer* · 04-18-2008, 03:45 AM

good call on the seat man where did you find it?

poorboy · 04-18-2008, 04:00 AM

I scored it awhile ago from a friend of mine who wrecked his sub.

protrash64 · 04-18-2008, 06:36 AM

Cool to see this truck going together......I remember it when it first got it home. Looks like a very solid truck.....good score. Keep plugging away and get it on the road!!!!!

*1974k5blazer* · 04-18-2008, 06:54 AM

hey protrash how close are you to ellsworth and mckellips

joe231 · 04-18-2008, 07:30 AM

Hey man, is that a van column? looks nice in there!!!

poorboy · 04-18-2008, 08:56 AM

No it's out of a 72 truck.

joe231 · 04-18-2008, 03:51 PM

oh cool! the newer wheel fit no problem?

poorboy · 04-18-2008, 05:07 PM

The splines are the same from the early 60's to the mid 90's if I remember right. So you have a wide choice in wheels.

poorboy · 04-19-2008, 02:09 AM

I got the motor mocked up so I can measure for a driveline.

Here's how it sits with the motor in. I would like it to sit a couple inches lower front and rear.

04-15-2008, 09:38 AM	#1
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	My build 63 short fleet Well I tried to sell all the 63 stuff and no one wanted the package so I started on it this weekend. It will have a 350/350 combo, p/s,p/b. 2 1/2 spidels and 1" springs on front and 3" springs in back. It will be 5 lug from a 72 donor truck. Here's some pics so far. The way the p/o had it with no springs. Has a pretty good tailgate. Int __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-15-2008, 09:40 AM	#2
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Front shot Before After. I am using a booster from a 64 Chevelle, just need to swap masters. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-15-2008, 09:42 AM	#3
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Got the p/s box on today. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-16-2008, 03:28 AM	#4
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: My build 63 short fleet f'n sweet man keep the pics coming! leave the paint the way it is and throw some wide white walls on it and drive it liike that its got character!

04-16-2008, 05:05 AM	#6
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Paint is staying the same. It's going to have some 5 lug truck rallies for now but future plans are for some wide whites. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-16-2008, 05:10 AM	#7
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Made some progress today. I got the column mocked up. Drop spindles,coils and brakes installed. I can't wait to get the motor in. It sits way to high without it. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-16-2008, 08:39 AM	#8
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: My build 63 short fleet cool truck. Your first pic made me do a double take, looks almost identical to my 62. Same color primer and wheels. I`m looking forard to seeing what you do with it. __________________ Anthony

04-17-2008, 05:35 AM	#9
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Got some more work done today. Got the idler arm holes drilled so I could bolt it on. Got the swaybay installed. Got the rearend out. New one in. I used 3" springs. I think I might go with 5" springs or a 2" block. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-17-2008, 05:37 AM	#10
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet Also got the seat mocked up. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-17-2008, 05:48 AM	#11
redsled04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maple valley WA. Posts: 128	Re: My build 63 short fleet I have that same seat I plan on using.Are you having to fab up some brakets to get it to work.Or are you just drilling some holes,and bolting it down. When I do mine I want to switch the smaller side to the drivers side.

04-17-2008, 05:57 AM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My build 63 short fleet hey that looks just like the back seat in my '95 burb?? looks like it fits nice, huh? I am glad to see you working on this, I sure wanted it when you were selling, but Cali. is a bit far from me! keep up the good work and keep us informed, with pics! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-17-2008, 09:10 AM	#13
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet It's the middle seat out of a 99 Sub. I am going to fab some shorter mounts for it and it will be functional. The only problem I see with putting the short seat on the drivers side is you loose the armrest function and you'll have a headrest in the middle. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-17-2008, 01:26 PM	#14
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: My build 63 short fleet Looks good ... __________________ When in doubt drop it !

04-17-2008, 04:34 PM	#15
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: My build 63 short fleet Nice __________________ 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.

04-18-2008, 03:06 AM	#16
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04-18-2008, 03:45 AM	#17
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: My build 63 short fleet good call on the seat man where did you find it?

04-18-2008, 04:00 AM	#18
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet I scored it awhile ago from a friend of mine who wrecked his sub. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-18-2008, 06:36 AM	#19
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: My build 63 short fleet Cool to see this truck going together......I remember it when it first got it home. Looks like a very solid truck.....good score. Keep plugging away and get it on the road!!!!! __________________ 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

04-18-2008, 06:54 AM	#20
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: My build 63 short fleet hey protrash how close are you to ellsworth and mckellips

04-18-2008, 07:30 AM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My build 63 short fleet Hey man, is that a van column? looks nice in there!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-18-2008, 08:56 AM	#22
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet No it's out of a 72 truck. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-18-2008, 03:51 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My build 63 short fleet oh cool! the newer wheel fit no problem? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-18-2008, 05:07 PM	#24
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet The splines are the same from the early 60's to the mid 90's if I remember right. So you have a wide choice in wheels. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

04-19-2008, 02:09 AM	#25
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: My build 63 short fleet I got the motor mocked up so I can measure for a driveline. Here's how it sits with the motor in. I would like it to sit a couple inches lower front and rear. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

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