The '63 got some shine - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

terd ferguson · 07-20-2009, 08:28 PM

I picked up a set of front and back chrome bumpers and early cab sails this weekend. It looks a ton better already. It'll look even better when I go back and get the '60 chrome chevy grill for $70.

Anyway, check out the new look...

Before...

After...

I'm getting closer to paint. I found a good driver door and will be patching the passenger door. I also picked up the "above the windshield" patch panel. I also got a new windshield out of a cab and front clip I stripped. Another buddy is giving me a good set of fenders in trade for some other parts. I've just got to weld in the windshield panel and the inner and outer lower patch panels on the passenger door and I'm pretty much good to go for paint. I feel like I've got a much larger color selection now that I don't have to worry about painting the bumpers and grill. Some colors I'm considering can end up looking street roddish or clown carish with the bumper and grill the same color.

Thanks for looking and thanks for this great forum.

terd ferguson · 07-20-2009, 08:34 PM

I had asked this question before ("above the windshield" patch panel coverage) and another couple of folks told me to let them know if I got one. Well, I got one. It goes seam to seam and extends up and out including the front rain gutter. It has a hole drilled in each outer corner, although I don't know why. But otherwise, it seems like a good patch panel.

I paid $65 from my local chevy truck parts guy, Wayne at Dixie Truck Works. They have a web site, but it's primitive and doesn't list everything. It's better to give them a call if you're looking for something. They ship and are good people to deal with. They're right down the road from me so I didn't have to pay any shipping. But, where ever he gets them from is way cheaper than the one LMC has for $100.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 07-20-2009, 08:35 PM

Looking good! Now go get that grill and finish her off.

terd ferguson · 07-20-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Looking good! Now go get that grill and finish her off.

I'm going to pick up the grill tomorrow. I've gotta knock out one ding and cut out the center bars (they're bent up). When I get that mounted, I'll need my shades to look at the front of the truck, lol.

jonzcustomshop · 07-20-2009, 09:22 PM

Looks good, and I would like to see pics of the patch panel too!

terd ferguson · 07-20-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

Looks good, and I would like to see pics of the patch panel too!

I'll get some for you tomorrow. It looks like a quality piece though. I especially like that it includes the drip rail. Mine had holes all the way to the drip rail on the underside.

07-20-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	The '63 got some shine I picked up a set of front and back chrome bumpers and early cab sails this weekend. It looks a ton better already. It'll look even better when I go back and get the '60 chrome chevy grill for $70. Anyway, check out the new look... Before... After... I'm getting closer to paint. I found a good driver door and will be patching the passenger door. I also picked up the "above the windshield" patch panel. I also got a new windshield out of a cab and front clip I stripped. Another buddy is giving me a good set of fenders in trade for some other parts. I've just got to weld in the windshield panel and the inner and outer lower patch panels on the passenger door and I'm pretty much good to go for paint. I feel like I've got a much larger color selection now that I don't have to worry about painting the bumpers and grill. Some colors I'm considering can end up looking street roddish or clown carish with the bumper and grill the same color. Thanks for looking and thanks for this great forum. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

07-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#2
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: The '63 got some shine I had asked this question before ("above the windshield" patch panel coverage) and another couple of folks told me to let them know if I got one. Well, I got one. It goes seam to seam and extends up and out including the front rain gutter. It has a hole drilled in each outer corner, although I don't know why. But otherwise, it seems like a good patch panel. I paid $65 from my local chevy truck parts guy, Wayne at Dixie Truck Works. They have a web site, but it's primitive and doesn't list everything. It's better to give them a call if you're looking for something. They ship and are good people to deal with. They're right down the road from me so I didn't have to pay any shipping. But, where ever he gets them from is way cheaper than the one LMC has for $100. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

07-20-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: The '63 got some shine Looking good! Now go get that grill and finish her off. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

07-20-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: The '63 got some shine Looks good, and I would like to see pics of the patch panel too!

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