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01-31-2009, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: louisiana
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Picture of my truck
First off I wan't to say HI. I've been a member for about a year, and never introduced my self. My name is Dustin. I live in Denham Springs, La. My truck is is A 63 swb step side. I'm in the middle of doing the disc brake conversion. I have all the parts exept for the springs. I ordered the over a month ago, but they must be coming horse and buggie. Anyway I bought this truck when I was 15. I just turned 29. The truck was originally a fleet side with a 230 I-6 with a three speed. It now has a 305/th350. The motor isn't any good. Cracked block or head. Water in the oil. I have a bunch of parts for it, just trying to find the time to work on it. I still need a few more things though. It has been a slow process. Well I hope the picture works. I have more but I'm at work right now and there at home. Hope yall enjoy. Dustin
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01-31-2009, 08:52 PM
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1 thing at a time is progress.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground GA
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome from North georgia, looks like your on the right track. Keep us updated.
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01-31-2009, 09:47 PM
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Airport Bum
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome!
I used to live on Range, right by the old Carol theatre. I sure miss the good grub down there.
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01-31-2009, 10:54 PM
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One day...
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tuttle, Ok
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Re: Picture of my truck
:welcome:
Cool project! gotta love the stepsides 
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02-01-2009, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: Picture of my truck
 cool truck, keep us posted!! and Scott....no I don't have too but i like 'em...
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02-01-2009, 01:19 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome
 Gotta love them '63's
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02-01-2009, 01:25 AM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
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Re: Picture of my truck
 Welcome from AZ.
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02-01-2009, 04:06 AM
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Roadside Rebuilder
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Southeast Portland, OR
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Re: Picture of my truck
To quote somebody (Ol Curt? 502?) "Yard by yard, life is hard. Inch by inch, life's a cinch."
Best advice I've heard in a long while. Keep at it! |
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02-01-2009, 04:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kansas City, KS
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS and yes, "Inch by Inch, life is a cinch...Yard by Yard, life is hard".
Keep us posted on your progress by posting lots of pictures...we like pictures. |
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02-01-2009, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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Re: Picture of my truck
Wow Dustin finally get to see your truck! Looks like a good project!
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02-01-2009, 10:06 AM
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Location: Hollister, Ca.
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Quote:
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02-01-2009, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: " The Scenic City "
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Re: Picture of my truck
Buster , welcome from SE Tennessee !
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02-01-2009, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,:
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Re: Picture of my truck
welcome from Saskatchewan Canada, and i know how you feel about the truck, got mine when i was 15 and only put 11000 miles on her, she has been parked th rest of the time.
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02-02-2009, 03:51 PM
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Re: Picture of my truck
Looks good! Welcome from Santa Fe, NM. Keep us posted and good luck on your build.
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02-02-2009, 11:29 PM
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Hey Y'all!!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Minette, Alabama
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome from south Alabama! That's cool that you have kept it that long and now planning to fix it back up.
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02-02-2009, 11:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Camarillo, CA
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Re: Picture of my truck
I sympathize with you in regards to finding time. Its taking me about 2 months per body panel. What color is it going to be when you finish it? Are you going to keep the 305 or go for a 350?
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02-03-2009, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Millington Tn.
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome Dustin from west Tn.
Nice 63....and yes Joe, you gotta love a 63...
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02-03-2009, 11:37 AM
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283 Drama Queen
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Re: Picture of my truck
Welcome - from the Left Coast.
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02-03-2009, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: alvin, texas
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Re: Picture of my truck
Howdy from the 3rd Coast!
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02-03-2009, 05:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: louisiana
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Re: Picture of my truck
I got my spindles mounted today. Ran into a problem. I forgot to order the adjusting sleeves from cpp. Don't know if I need the short or long ones though. The outer tie rods are for a 71. That is what the spindles came off of. The inners are off the 63. If anyone knows PLEASE help. My springs are suposed to be here this week. 3" front and 5" in the back. I put all new upper and lower balljoints. And new outer tie rods. Anything else I'm missing?
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02-03-2009, 10:59 PM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
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Re: Picture of my truck
uhhh....brake lines?
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02-05-2009, 08:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: louisiana
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Re: Picture of my truck
I forgot to add brakelines to my list of stuff I have.
Thanks for all the welcomes. My plans are to finish the suspension and brakes. Build me a mild 350 or maybe even a 383. The tranny is a turbo 350 with a shift kit. I bought it for $75 dollars a long time ago. The guy I got it from was gonna put it in his dirt car. He didn't know if it worked or not. I just took a chance. The body still needs a lot of work. I bought a new weatherstripping kit from GMC Pauls about a year ago, with big plans to do the body work. After many hours of cutting, welding, and grinding, I realized that bodywork is not for me. It took me about 40 hours to do one fender. I bought the lower patch panel for both fenders. Cut and welded them on. Grinded and welded some more. Finally got that smooth. Then come the body filler. Simple? That is what I thought. Well this is what it turned out to look like. |
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02-05-2009, 08:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: louisiana
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Re: Picture of my truck
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