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likaroc13 · 09-13-2011, 04:27 PM

she looks good! (and the truck too

) tastefully done....congrats!

creep · 10-09-2011, 11:49 AM

Thanks

My buddy took a couple of pics of me rolling home from a local show last night. They're a little blurry but that's to be expected with a cell phone in the dark at 70 mph.

coulter · 10-09-2011, 11:59 AM

never get tired of seeing this one!!!!

blue64c20 · 10-09-2011, 03:55 PM

Very cool truck! definatly a head turner!

creep · 10-11-2011, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys.

Unfortunately the cruising season is winding down here. Soon I'll be packing her away for the winter. It's gonna suck to not drive it for about 5 months.

**Corts60** · 10-12-2011, 01:02 AM

That truck is sick man! Nice work!

creep · 10-13-2011, 05:07 PM

Thanks Cort. Am I crazy or did you used to live in Portland OR? I was out there back in Sept and kept an eye out for your 'burb and your old truck.

Dustin07 · 11-09-2011, 11:12 PM

dude I'm living on this thread. I hope to have my '61 laid out by spring. can not wait. your truck is insane

I'd take it over any new car on the market!

jason65 · 11-09-2011, 11:46 PM

Looks great creep.
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creep · 11-10-2011, 05:38 PM

Thanks guys! Unfortunately I'm having some trouble with the windshield gasket. Back in June I took it to have the windshield gasket replaced with a new one I got from Classic Parts. It turned out to be extremely twisted and the installer couldn't get the trim pieces back on. So I drove it home without the trim pieces in and it looked horrible. The next week I ordered a new seal from Steele Rubber at the Good Guys show (July 9), it just arrived at my house 2 weeks ago, 4 months later! I dropped the truck off at the installer 4 days ago and called him the next day and he tells me the new gasket is even worse than the old one and he was trying to get the old one back on. He also says I may end up having to order a new gasket without the trim and just not use the trim at all. I am so P.O.ed right now.

kieth · 11-10-2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Thanks guys! Unfortunately I'm having some trouble with the windshield gasket. Back in June I took it to have the windshield gasket replaced with a new one I got from Classic Parts. It turned out to be extremely twisted and the installer couldn't get the trim pieces back on. So I drove it home without the trim pieces in and it looked horrible. The next week I ordered a new seal from Steele Rubber at the Good Guys show (July 9), it just arrived at my house 2 weeks ago, 4 months later! I dropped the truck off at the installer 4 days ago and called him the next day and he tells me the new gasket is even worse than the old one and he was trying to get the old one back on. He also says I may end up having to order a new gasket without the trim and just not use the trim at all. I am so P.O.ed right now.

He just does not want to do it, it is hard to do, let him order the gasket....or get another glass guy....

My glass man told me 150.00 to install a windshield with the chrome trim and he said it was a royal pain in the ass.......and he is a hot rod guy and a friend...(i already have the windshield)

McMurphy · 11-10-2011, 07:47 PM

Very nice build Creep.
Just finished reading this.

I hope you get your front glass issue worked out because before I get mine back on the road I am going to have to get it done as well. I would like to read up on the issues and what you did to resolve them for this.

Keep on Truckin' man !!

jason65 · 11-11-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

He just does not want to do it, it is hard to do, let him order the gasket....or get another glass guy....

My glass man told me 150.00 to install a windshield with the chrome trim and he said it was a royal pain in the ass.......and he is a hot rod guy and a friend...(i already have the windshield)

True that. When I ordered my gasket it was a continues piece. The glass guy said it sucked and that the ones they use they cut to the length they need.

creep · 11-11-2011, 06:16 PM

Thanks guys. I still haven't got it back yet. I even called to tell him I didn't have to work today and could run out to give him a hand but he wasn't there and I never heard back. If I don't get it back on Monday I'm seriously thinking of going to get it without the windshield installed but with 40* temps outside I may have to have it trailered.

McMurphy · 11-12-2011, 02:36 AM

Hmmmmm if it were 40* here I would push my rig outside and wire wheel the whole freekin thing.
Supposed to be between -5* and 5* with chance of snow tomorrow (Saturday).

But enough whining... I hope you get your rig back soon with the job done right too!

creep · 11-24-2011, 02:40 PM

I finally got my windshield installed. I ended up taking it to another shop but they couldn't get the trim and gasket in either. So I just gave up and had them order me a gasket without the trim and put the windshield back in. And to top things off my truck keeps trying to stall when I come to a stop. I'm thinking it may need a fuel pressure regulator or a bigger carb. The engine builder recommends a 750 cfm but I'm only running a 650 cfm.

**Captainfab** · 11-25-2011, 12:42 AM

A 650 should run just fine if it is tuned correctly. It just won't have the top end a 750 would. Is it an Edelbrock or a Holley?

creep · 11-26-2011, 12:57 AM

It's an Edlebrock 1405 if I remember correctly. I read somewhere that you need to run a fuel pressure regulator but I thought that was only with a mechanical fuel pump. I'm using a Holley red label electric pump.

**Captainfab** · 11-26-2011, 02:21 AM

The Edelbrock carbs are extremely sensitive to fuel pressure. In fact that is mentioned in the manual, if you have that. You don't want any more than 5.5psi fuel pressure, at any time. I'm thinking the Holley red pump is putting out too much psi for the Edelbrock.

creep · 11-27-2011, 06:17 PM

Thanks for the help, Cap.

**Captainfab** · 11-28-2011, 02:34 AM

No problem. Let us know if the fuel pressure fixes your issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Thanks for the help, Cap.

creep · 12-07-2011, 09:47 PM

Found some more pics of my truck online...

mooseknuckles · 12-07-2011, 10:13 PM

badass!

thepartsguy · 12-08-2011, 02:40 AM

Have you still got the parts for the power steering on the 305? Would you like to sell them?

creep · 12-09-2011, 10:41 AM

Thanks.

For now I think I'm going to hold on the the 305 power steering pump bracket. I want to find another project to put the V6 in. Sorry.

09-13-2011, 04:27 PM	#251
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: '63 GMC Project she looks good! (and the truck too ) tastefully done....congrats!

10-09-2011, 11:49 AM	#252
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks My buddy took a couple of pics of me rolling home from a local show last night. They're a little blurry but that's to be expected with a cell phone in the dark at 70 mph. Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((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.

10-09-2011, 11:59 AM	#253
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: '63 GMC Project never get tired of seeing this one!!!! __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

10-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#254
blue64c20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: summerfield NC Posts: 82	Re: '63 GMC Project Very cool truck! definatly a head turner!

10-11-2011, 09:58 PM	#255
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys. Unfortunately the cruising season is winding down here. Soon I'll be packing her away for the winter. It's gonna suck to not drive it for about 5 months. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

10-12-2011, 01:02 AM	#256
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: '63 GMC Project That truck is sick man! Nice work! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

10-13-2011, 05:07 PM	#257
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Cort. Am I crazy or did you used to live in Portland OR? I was out there back in Sept and kept an eye out for your 'burb and your old truck. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

11-09-2011, 11:12 PM	#258
Dustin07 Stirrer of the Pot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washington Posts: 477	Re: '63 GMC Project dude I'm living on this thread. I hope to have my '61 laid out by spring. can not wait. your truck is insane I'd take it over any new car on the market!

11-09-2011, 11:46 PM	#259
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: '63 GMC Project Looks great creep. Posted via Mobile Device

11-10-2011, 05:38 PM	#260
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys! Unfortunately I'm having some trouble with the windshield gasket. Back in June I took it to have the windshield gasket replaced with a new one I got from Classic Parts. It turned out to be extremely twisted and the installer couldn't get the trim pieces back on. So I drove it home without the trim pieces in and it looked horrible. The next week I ordered a new seal from Steele Rubber at the Good Guys show (July 9), it just arrived at my house 2 weeks ago, 4 months later! I dropped the truck off at the installer 4 days ago and called him the next day and he tells me the new gasket is even worse than the old one and he was trying to get the old one back on. He also says I may end up having to order a new gasket without the trim and just not use the trim at all. I am so P.O.ed right now. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

11-10-2011, 07:47 PM	#262
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: '63 GMC Project Very nice build Creep. Just finished reading this. I hope you get your front glass issue worked out because before I get mine back on the road I am going to have to get it done as well. I would like to read up on the issues and what you did to resolve them for this. Keep on Truckin' man !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

11-11-2011, 06:16 PM	#264
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks guys. I still haven't got it back yet. I even called to tell him I didn't have to work today and could run out to give him a hand but he wasn't there and I never heard back. If I don't get it back on Monday I'm seriously thinking of going to get it without the windshield installed but with 40* temps outside I may have to have it trailered. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

11-12-2011, 02:36 AM	#265
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: '63 GMC Project Hmmmmm if it were 40* here I would push my rig outside and wire wheel the whole freekin thing. Supposed to be between -5* and 5* with chance of snow tomorrow (Saturday). But enough whining... I hope you get your rig back soon with the job done right too! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

11-24-2011, 02:40 PM	#266
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I finally got my windshield installed. I ended up taking it to another shop but they couldn't get the trim and gasket in either. So I just gave up and had them order me a gasket without the trim and put the windshield back in. And to top things off my truck keeps trying to stall when I come to a stop. I'm thinking it may need a fuel pressure regulator or a bigger carb. The engine builder recommends a 750 cfm but I'm only running a 650 cfm. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

11-25-2011, 12:42 AM	#267
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: '63 GMC Project A 650 should run just fine if it is tuned correctly. It just won't have the top end a 750 would. Is it an Edelbrock or a Holley? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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11-26-2011, 12:57 AM	#268
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project It's an Edlebrock 1405 if I remember correctly. I read somewhere that you need to run a fuel pressure regulator but I thought that was only with a mechanical fuel pump. I'm using a Holley red label electric pump. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

11-26-2011, 02:21 AM	#269
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: '63 GMC Project The Edelbrock carbs are extremely sensitive to fuel pressure. In fact that is mentioned in the manual, if you have that. You don't want any more than 5.5psi fuel pressure, at any time. I'm thinking the Holley red pump is putting out too much psi for the Edelbrock. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-27-2011, 06:17 PM	#270
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks for the help, Cap. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

12-07-2011, 09:47 PM	#272
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Found some more pics of my truck online... __________________ ((..)) ((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.

12-07-2011, 10:13 PM	#273
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12-08-2011, 02:40 AM	#274
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12-09-2011, 10:41 AM	#275
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks. For now I think I'm going to hold on the the 305 power steering pump bracket. I want to find another project to put the V6 in. Sorry. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

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