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4dranch · 09-16-2008, 09:04 AM

Well here I go, I finally got the shop cleaned up enough to get the beast inside, with the help of shortycox of this forum and his thread on the shifter problems. And now that horse season is over I have a little time to work on her. This may be one of the longest builds ever. it's the first time Ive tackled one by myself. I will post pics as I go and if it starts to be too many just let this old man know and I'll cut back. My oldest told me to take a lot of pictures.

Heres the walk around.

**Corts60** · 09-16-2008, 10:56 AM

Nice rig! It looks like a really straight truck to start with....Which V-6 does it have and are you planning on keeping it in there??

-Cort

4dranch · 09-16-2008, 11:10 AM

The body is real straight, I guess I lucked out there. It has the 305E V6 in it and I am going to try to keep as much of the original parts on her as I can.

Does anyone know if the "63" came with that radiator catch can in the 3rd picture? I have not seen it in any other photos on here.

Thanks, David

Alan's Classic · 09-16-2008, 12:12 PM

That looks like a good one to start your project. Can't wait to see your progress.

jonzcustomshop · 09-16-2008, 01:00 PM

looks like a nice one to start with.
try www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of technical info on the V6

GMC65Guy · 09-16-2008, 01:19 PM

I think that catch can is aftermarket.

4dranch · 09-16-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC65Guy

I think that catch can is aftermarket.

Thanks, I want to clean it up in the engine compartment and try to get it back to orignal as best I can.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

looks like a nice one to start with.
try www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of technical info on the V6

Thanks, Jonz
Your right about alot of info on that site. It will come in handy later.

GMC65Guy · 09-16-2008, 02:32 PM

Oh ya, welcome to the V6 club! I've got a 305E as well. It's such a great motor. Very strong

4dranch · 09-16-2008, 02:42 PM

What type of exhaust system are you running?
I've been told duals sound real good on a 305.

Oh and thanks for the welcome...

GMC65Guy · 09-16-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

What type of exhaust system are you running?
I've been told duals sound real good on a 305.

Oh and thanks for the welcome...

The PO put on duals with some glass pack... the system is only about 1.5 in diameter. Small but its sounds really good for a 43 yr sixer

4dranch · 09-17-2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks, I was thinking of going that route, just that the PO just installed a stock system from the manifolds all the way back. hate to scrap it but oh well, the girls like that thumping sound of the duals.

4dranch · 09-17-2008, 10:24 AM

Started last night looking for cancer in the normal spots and found some

. will start repairing it this weekend once the engine compartment is back together. Here are the worst spots so far.

David,

GMC65Guy · 09-17-2008, 03:05 PM

dang man that floor is a killer.

4dranch · 09-17-2008, 03:07 PM

I told my youngest it was for empty beer cans and tobacco spitting.

63sbssbbw · 09-18-2008, 05:28 AM

1 corner out of 4
not bad .
how's the cab support?
T
BTW,looks like a great start

4dranch · 09-18-2008, 07:03 AM

Looks to be okay. I'm still trying to get the engine compartment back together.

YOLO · 09-18-2008, 10:34 AM

cool. keep us posted

4dranch · 09-18-2008, 11:06 AM

Thanks,
I had really no idea how freaking massive the 305 V6 was.
really easy to get around. Thought I would go different on the valve covers. what do you guys think about the white? starting to get things back together.

**Corts60** · 09-18-2008, 12:01 PM

I dig the white valve covers man. Different is good...maybe a white air cleaner too? Might be hard to keep clean though. I like the tires and wheels on there. Are those nylons?

4dranch · 09-18-2008, 12:10 PM

You know I really have no idea, never looked to see. Just saw that they had good tread and were holding air. will check tonight. I would like to have something wider in the back.

scotts62 · 09-18-2008, 05:41 PM

ouch yeah that floor is a good one for a rust spot! Painted engine looks good man!!

Fred T · 09-18-2008, 09:03 PM

Yabba Dabba Doo!

4dranch · 09-19-2008, 08:03 AM

That would make a good Nike or Reebok commercial.

4dranch · 09-19-2008, 08:09 AM

What you guys think about these rims..kinda like old school meets new school.. anyone know if it's the same 6 lug pattern??..

Rogue 64 · 09-19-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Thought I would go different on the valve covers.

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/GMCplaid.htm

These rule!

09-16-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	4D'S "63" GMC Build Well here I go, I finally got the shop cleaned up enough to get the beast inside, with the help of shortycox of this forum and his thread on the shifter problems. And now that horse season is over I have a little time to work on her. This may be one of the longest builds ever. it's the first time Ive tackled one by myself. I will post pics as I go and if it starts to be too many just let this old man know and I'll cut back. My oldest told me to take a lot of pictures. Heres the walk around. Attached Images __________________ *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 Last edited by 4dranch; 09-16-2008 at 10:53 AM.

09-16-2008, 10:56 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Nice rig! It looks like a really straight truck to start with....Which V-6 does it have and are you planning on keeping it in there?? -Cort __________________ 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

09-16-2008, 11:10 AM	#3
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build The body is real straight, I guess I lucked out there. It has the 305E V6 in it and I am going to try to keep as much of the original parts on her as I can. Does anyone know if the "63" came with that radiator catch can in the 3rd picture? I have not seen it in any other photos on here. Thanks, David Attached Images __________________ *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

09-16-2008, 12:12 PM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build That looks like a good one to start your project. Can't wait to see your progress. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-16-2008, 01:00 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build looks like a nice one to start with. try www.6066gmcguy.org/ for lots of technical info on the V6

09-16-2008, 01:19 PM	#6
GMC65Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stillwater,Oklahoma Posts: 130	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I think that catch can is aftermarket.

09-16-2008, 02:32 PM	#8
GMC65Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stillwater,Oklahoma Posts: 130	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Oh ya, welcome to the V6 club! I've got a 305E as well. It's such a great motor. Very strong

09-16-2008, 02:42 PM	#9
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build What type of exhaust system are you running? I've been told duals sound real good on a 305. Oh and thanks for the welcome... __________________ *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 Last edited by 4dranch; 09-16-2008 at 02:43 PM.

09-17-2008, 10:00 AM	#11
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Thanks, I was thinking of going that route, just that the PO just installed a stock system from the manifolds all the way back. hate to scrap it but oh well, the girls like that thumping sound of the duals. __________________ *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 Last edited by 4dranch; 09-17-2008 at 10:11 AM.

09-17-2008, 10:24 AM	#12
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Started last night looking for cancer in the normal spots and found some. will start repairing it this weekend once the engine compartment is back together. Here are the worst spots so far. David, Attached Images __________________ *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

09-17-2008, 03:05 PM	#13
GMC65Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stillwater,Oklahoma Posts: 130	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build dang man that floor is a killer.

09-17-2008, 03:07 PM	#14
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I told my youngest it was for empty beer cans and tobacco spitting. __________________ *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

09-18-2008, 05:28 AM	#15
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build 1 corner out of 4 not bad . how's the cab support? T BTW,looks like a great start __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

09-18-2008, 07:03 AM	#16
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Looks to be okay. I'm still trying to get the engine compartment back together. __________________ *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

09-18-2008, 10:34 AM	#17
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build cool. keep us posted __________________ Squarebody guy



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09-18-2008, 11:06 AM	#18
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Thanks, I had really no idea how freaking massive the 305 V6 was. really easy to get around. Thought I would go different on the valve covers. what do you guys think about the white? starting to get things back together. Attached Images __________________ *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

09-18-2008, 12:01 PM	#19
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build I dig the white valve covers man. Different is good...maybe a white air cleaner too? Might be hard to keep clean though. I like the tires and wheels on there. Are those nylons? __________________ 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

09-18-2008, 12:10 PM	#20
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build You know I really have no idea, never looked to see. Just saw that they had good tread and were holding air. will check tonight. I would like to have something wider in the back. __________________ *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

09-18-2008, 05:41 PM	#21
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build ouch yeah that floor is a good one for a rust spot! Painted engine looks good man!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-18-2008, 09:03 PM	#22
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build Yabba Dabba Doo! __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-19-2008, 08:03 AM	#23
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build That would make a good Nike or Reebok commercial. __________________ *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

09-19-2008, 08:09 AM	#24
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 4D'S "63" GMC Build What you guys think about these rims..kinda like old school meets new school.. anyone know if it's the same 6 lug pattern??.. __________________ *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 Last edited by 4dranch; 10-20-2008 at 12:38 PM.

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