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brew8 · 02-01-2009, 08:40 PM

Just thought I'd post a few photo's of my rebuild, just finishing body work, I already rebuilt the drive lines and brakes, I have a good 292 but I think I'm going with a 350 maybe a later sm465 plus the NP 205 case. Anyway, here aare a few, I just started reskinning the doors.

brew8 · 02-01-2009, 08:42 PM

Here are a few from earlier work.

'63GENIII · 02-02-2009, 12:17 AM

Nice work! Is that original axles too?

66Gilbert · 02-02-2009, 11:21 AM

Wow,

Can't wait to see it finished. What are you plans for paint, solid or two tone? What about tires and wheels, the stock look or after market? It does't matter what you decide it's sure to look great. Keep us posted!

brew8 · 02-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Here is a picture of the bracket I fabbed for the power steering.

brew8 · 02-07-2009, 11:45 PM

finished the reskin and built some shock mounts, mounted the doors to the cab, need some adjustments should be fine.

62 short step · 02-01-2009, 09:56 PM

Looking good!

brew8 · 02-02-2009, 12:42 PM

Yes, It has the original axles, I actually have two of the front axles. I really haven't decided for sure about the paint, it will be red, but I really like the two tone colors. will paint a grey interior. Proably use a single stage inside and base clear on the outside. I'll eventually convert the front ot disc and proably the rears as well, but I can do that over time. I will put in power steering at the get go. I already have the bracket fabbed so here we go, Larry

dammitmitchell · 02-08-2009, 12:52 AM

man i caant wait to watch n see this one come on up =-)

**jerry moss** · 02-09-2009, 10:37 AM

looks really nice--familiar too. we built my nephew a 4x4 using a 65 short 4x4 frame , later running gear and his 63 shortbed body. we built it about 10 years ago and he drives it everywhere.

brew8 · 02-09-2009, 07:19 PM

This should end up as a daily driver for me as well, not for show.

**jerry moss** · 02-10-2009, 10:36 AM

we used a 73 sm465/205 trans/t-case, 69 rear, 75 front with discs, power steering and power brakes. we built the entire rolling chassis and when it was ready to go we had him drive up in his 2wd on a friday after he got off work and he drove home on sunday with a 4x4. we trailered it to the shop i work in at about 2 on sunday afternoon so i could put on new dual exhaust and send him on his way. from the outside it appears stock right down to chrome bumpers front and rear.

Joey~AP · 02-10-2009, 12:48 PM

Lookin good!

brew8 · 02-16-2009, 09:34 PM

Got the rust cut out of the inner fenders and repaired the radiator support, put them on the truck and hung the fenders so I could see where the doors need to go. Started removing the metal strips on the bed floor to get the old wood out. I also put the seat inside for storage, it's going to snow and I am working out for a coupla of weeks so I had to make room for the wifes car, I also wanted to sit in it I hadn't had the chance yet. More later, Larry

62 short step · 02-17-2009, 08:59 AM

Looks good man!

brew8 · 03-01-2009, 09:27 PM

Got the wood out of the bed today and finished some of the body work for primer

02-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#1
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	63 4x4 rebuild project Just thought I'd post a few photo's of my rebuild, just finishing body work, I already rebuilt the drive lines and brakes, I have a good 292 but I think I'm going with a 350 maybe a later sm465 plus the NP 205 case. Anyway, here aare a few, I just started reskinning the doors. Attached Images

02-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Here are a few from earlier work. Attached Images

02-02-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Nice work! Is that original axles too? __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

02-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Wow, Can't wait to see it finished. What are you plans for paint, solid or two tone? What about tires and wheels, the stock look or after market? It does't matter what you decide it's sure to look great. Keep us posted!

02-02-2009, 12:46 PM	#5
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Here is a picture of the bracket I fabbed for the power steering. Attached Images

02-07-2009, 11:45 PM	#6
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project finished the reskin and built some shock mounts, mounted the doors to the cab, need some adjustments should be fine. Attached Images

02-01-2009, 09:56 PM	#7
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Looking good! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-02-2009, 12:42 PM	#8
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Yes, It has the original axles, I actually have two of the front axles. I really haven't decided for sure about the paint, it will be red, but I really like the two tone colors. will paint a grey interior. Proably use a single stage inside and base clear on the outside. I'll eventually convert the front ot disc and proably the rears as well, but I can do that over time. I will put in power steering at the get go. I already have the bracket fabbed so here we go, Larry

02-08-2009, 12:52 AM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project man i caant wait to watch n see this one come on up =-) __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

02-09-2009, 10:37 AM	#10
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,949	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project looks really nice--familiar too. we built my nephew a 4x4 using a 65 short 4x4 frame , later running gear and his 63 shortbed body. we built it about 10 years ago and he drives it everywhere. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

02-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project This should end up as a daily driver for me as well, not for show.

02-10-2009, 10:36 AM	#12
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,949	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project we used a 73 sm465/205 trans/t-case, 69 rear, 75 front with discs, power steering and power brakes. we built the entire rolling chassis and when it was ready to go we had him drive up in his 2wd on a friday after he got off work and he drove home on sunday with a 4x4. we trailered it to the shop i work in at about 2 on sunday afternoon so i could put on new dual exhaust and send him on his way. from the outside it appears stock right down to chrome bumpers front and rear. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

02-10-2009, 12:48 PM	#13
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Lookin good! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-16-2009, 09:34 PM	#14
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Got the rust cut out of the inner fenders and repaired the radiator support, put them on the truck and hung the fenders so I could see where the doors need to go. Started removing the metal strips on the bed floor to get the old wood out. I also put the seat inside for storage, it's going to snow and I am working out for a coupla of weeks so I had to make room for the wifes car, I also wanted to sit in it I hadn't had the chance yet. More later, Larry Attached Images

02-17-2009, 08:59 AM	#15
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Looks good man! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20



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03-01-2009, 09:27 PM	#16
brew8 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 130	Re: 63 4x4 rebuild project Got the wood out of the bed today and finished some of the body work for primer Attached Images

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