FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Imperial Kustom · 03-02-2009, 09:32 PM

I wrote in a while back giving the story on this truck, and since I STILL don't know how to put pictures onto a computer from my camera, I stole some from my buddy. I got this as a finder's fee when I located it, and a '61 Chev short fleetside in a guys backyard for 100 bucks. He had the trucks for about a week, and got them from the original owner in Twin Falls Idaho. This truck was sitting (I think indoors) since 1978 with a locked up 305 V6. Everything works (including the E-brake after air ride!), and only the taillight wires were tapped into for camper lighting. All other wiring is perfect, as is the glass. There is not a spot of rust in this truck except some bubbles in the front fenders, and all of the paint is original. I even retained the farmer bumper on the rear.

After picking the truck up, I towed it to my shop, on a strap, and got immediately to work, I slept only 17 hours in 15 days to build this truck. The crossmember is the same as my '62 Chevy. It has had the spring pockets removed and new ends were fabbed up for airbags. It sports stock spindles on tubular A-arms and a 3 inch Z in the frame. A small dimple in the firewall for the no. 8 header tube, a 1 inch rise in the hump to clear the truck 4 speed tranny, and some tunneling to clear the [hydraulic] clutch fork were all that was needed for cab modifications. The E-brake crossmember was raised 1 1/2 inches and a new carrier bearing crossmember was made. After making a complete backhalf from 2"X3" tubing with a 10 inch kick, the frame was boxed from there to the front. I then fabbed a simple two link with the bar length at 32 1/2 inches ( I think) from center of the front bushings, to center of the axle tube, the same as center to center of the U-joints. This keeps the pinion angle perfect throughout travel. It is also running a telescoping wishbone, again, the same as in my Chevy. This truck will lay on massive 32" tires!!!

The mill is nothing special. Just a .030 over 350 with flat top pistons, very mild cam, 441 heads, iron quadra-jet intake, Edelbrock 600 CFM carb, MSD HEI, and 1 5/8" headers. She runs great though and is knocking on the door of 20 MPG!!!! I also have a 5-speed to go in soon too...

So without any further ado....

joe231 · 03-02-2009, 09:45 PM

that is SICK!!! that is one hell of a timeline

how about some shots of the suspension......

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Very nice man. I'm loving the original paint and simple appearance. The stock body and paint makes many people look past them but then thy see it drop and understand where all that time and money went.

Imperial Kustom · 03-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Time? Money? The only reason I was able to build this truck is because I was so fortunate as to lose my job. A year ago. I built it with stuff that was laying around the shop and I have only about $160 into it for the steel and some small stuff. It is so clean, I didn't have to use penetrating oil on a single bolt!!!!! oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the 'bags are at 2:1 on the lower bars in the rear. Thanks for the compliments guys!! Keep 'em comin'!

thirdstreettito · 03-02-2009, 09:58 PM

Wicked truck! Got any rear pics? I'll bet that bumper looks sick on the ground.

joe231 · 03-02-2009, 10:06 PM

damn man that sucks......sorry to hear it

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-02-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperial Kustom

Time? Money? The only reason I was able to build this truck is because I was so fortunate as to lose my job. A year ago. I built it with stuff that was laying around the shop and I have only about $160 into it for the steel and some small stuff. It is so clean, I didn't have to use penetrating oil on a single bolt!!!!! oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the 'bags are at 2:1 on the lower bars in the rear. Thanks for the compliments guys!! Keep 'em comin'!

That's one bad truck. It would be pretty sweet for even $4,000 let alone $160. Man, that just goes to show how far some know-how can take you.

Imperial Kustom · 03-02-2009, 10:13 PM

I have a ton of pictures during the build process of this thing, but I don't know how to get them from my camera to the computer! I plug everything in, and, nothing! I hate new technology. It's all carburetors and timing lights for me, thank you.

CSoliz · 03-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Plug in camera, make sure camera is in USB mode. Most people have problems with transfering pics due to the fact they don't put the camera in USB mode.

Bad a$$ truck!!!

jonzcustomshop · 03-03-2009, 06:11 AM

that looks awesome!
maybe one of the other boise members could help with the pics...
I would like to see more too.

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-03-2009, 08:52 AM

wow, I can't believe the timeline. you da man !!

62 short step · 03-03-2009, 08:55 AM

Wow man, looks killer!

YOLO · 03-03-2009, 08:57 AM

very nice. makes my 4 years look silly.

4dranch · 03-03-2009, 09:01 AM

That looks sweet.

I might have an extra $160.00 put back
and you already know what and how to do it, so it would take half the time.
I would help.....what about it.....

**ChiefRocka** · 03-03-2009, 09:03 AM

Looks cool man....

Dude, get those pictures up !!!!

Joey~AP · 03-03-2009, 09:08 AM

I like it!

c10addict · 03-03-2009, 09:17 AM

Sweet truck!! Nice work..

72BlckButy · 03-03-2009, 09:28 AM

Sick looking truck, nice work!

65panelrat · 03-03-2009, 10:26 AM

Sick !!!!!!

sswitzke · 03-03-2009, 10:35 AM

cool, I'll give you double what you have in it

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jchav62 · 03-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Awesome truck!! That's one helluva build! I wouldn't do anything else to it but drive it. Great work!

bird7263 · 03-03-2009, 11:21 AM

Ditto to everyone else' comments.. I would not change a thing.. Except that yo could put the title in my name

1LoC10 · 03-03-2009, 12:08 PM

awesome

kizer · 03-03-2009, 12:59 PM

When you open up your camera there might be a folder or two on it. Your looking for something like misc or imgs or something like that.

When you open one of them up you might have to click around a few, but you should hit the jackpot when it comes to photos.

Oh yeah sweet looking truck man. I can't belive what you scored.

jonzcustomshop · 03-03-2009, 04:01 PM

ok.. someone in boise needs to stop b and figure out that camera! I am jonesing for more pics

What is going on with your other 62?still have it?
Did you convert this gmc to 5 lug inthe process?

03-02-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. I wrote in a while back giving the story on this truck, and since I STILL don't know how to put pictures onto a computer from my camera, I stole some from my buddy. I got this as a finder's fee when I located it, and a '61 Chev short fleetside in a guys backyard for 100 bucks. He had the trucks for about a week, and got them from the original owner in Twin Falls Idaho. This truck was sitting (I think indoors) since 1978 with a locked up 305 V6. Everything works (including the E-brake after air ride!), and only the taillight wires were tapped into for camper lighting. All other wiring is perfect, as is the glass. There is not a spot of rust in this truck except some bubbles in the front fenders, and all of the paint is original. I even retained the farmer bumper on the rear. After picking the truck up, I towed it to my shop, on a strap, and got immediately to work, I slept only 17 hours in 15 days to build this truck. The crossmember is the same as my '62 Chevy. It has had the spring pockets removed and new ends were fabbed up for airbags. It sports stock spindles on tubular A-arms and a 3 inch Z in the frame. A small dimple in the firewall for the no. 8 header tube, a 1 inch rise in the hump to clear the truck 4 speed tranny, and some tunneling to clear the [hydraulic] clutch fork were all that was needed for cab modifications. The E-brake crossmember was raised 1 1/2 inches and a new carrier bearing crossmember was made. After making a complete backhalf from 2"X3" tubing with a 10 inch kick, the frame was boxed from there to the front. I then fabbed a simple two link with the bar length at 32 1/2 inches ( I think) from center of the front bushings, to center of the axle tube, the same as center to center of the U-joints. This keeps the pinion angle perfect throughout travel. It is also running a telescoping wishbone, again, the same as in my Chevy. This truck will lay on massive 32" tires!!! The mill is nothing special. Just a .030 over 350 with flat top pistons, very mild cam, 441 heads, iron quadra-jet intake, Edelbrock 600 CFM carb, MSD HEI, and 1 5/8" headers. She runs great though and is knocking on the door of 20 MPG!!!! I also have a 5-speed to go in soon too... So without any further ado.... Attached Images Last edited by Imperial Kustom; 03-02-2009 at 09:36 PM.

03-02-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. that is SICK!!! that is one hell of a timeline how about some shots of the suspension...... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-02-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Very nice man. I'm loving the original paint and simple appearance. The stock body and paint makes many people look past them but then thy see it drop and understand where all that time and money went. __________________ 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

03-02-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Time? Money? The only reason I was able to build this truck is because I was so fortunate as to lose my job. A year ago. I built it with stuff that was laying around the shop and I have only about $160 into it for the steel and some small stuff. It is so clean, I didn't have to use penetrating oil on a single bolt!!!!! oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the 'bags are at 2:1 on the lower bars in the rear. Thanks for the compliments guys!! Keep 'em comin'!

03-02-2009, 09:58 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Wicked truck! Got any rear pics? I'll bet that bumper looks sick on the ground. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-02-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. damn man that sucks......sorry to hear it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-02-2009, 10:13 PM	#8
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. I have a ton of pictures during the build process of this thing, but I don't know how to get them from my camera to the computer! I plug everything in, and, nothing! I hate new technology. It's all carburetors and timing lights for me, thank you.

03-02-2009, 10:30 PM	#9
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Plug in camera, make sure camera is in USB mode. Most people have problems with transfering pics due to the fact they don't put the camera in USB mode. Bad a$$ truck!!!

03-03-2009, 06:11 AM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. that looks awesome! maybe one of the other boise members could help with the pics... I would like to see more too.

03-03-2009, 08:52 AM	#11
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. wow, I can't believe the timeline. you da man !! __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-03-2009, 08:55 AM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Wow man, looks killer! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

03-03-2009, 08:57 AM	#13
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. very nice. makes my 4 years look silly.

03-03-2009, 09:01 AM	#14
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. That looks sweet. I might have an extra $160.00 put back and you already know what and how to do it, so it would take half the time. I would help.....what about it..... __________________ *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; 03-03-2009 at 10:14 AM.

03-03-2009, 09:03 AM	#15
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Looks cool man.... Dude, get those pictures up !!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#16
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03-03-2009, 09:17 AM	#17
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Sweet truck!! Nice work.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-03-2009, 09:28 AM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Sick looking truck, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-03-2009, 10:26 AM	#19
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03-03-2009, 10:35 AM	#20
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. cool, I'll give you double what you have in it . __________________ 1967 Chevy long bed 1966 Chevy short stepside

03-03-2009, 11:00 AM	#21
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Awesome truck!! That's one helluva build! I wouldn't do anything else to it but drive it. Great work! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-03-2009, 11:21 AM	#22
bird7263 Urban Chop Shop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 264	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. Ditto to everyone else' comments.. I would not change a thing.. Except that yo could put the title in my name __________________ 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines

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03-03-2009, 12:59 PM	#24
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. When you open up your camera there might be a folder or two on it. Your looking for something like misc or imgs or something like that. When you open one of them up you might have to click around a few, but you should hit the jackpot when it comes to photos. Oh yeah sweet looking truck man. I can't belive what you scored. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-03-2009, 04:01 PM	#25
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: FINALLY! Pics of the new truck, '63 GMC. ok.. someone in boise needs to stop b and figure out that camera! I am jonesing for more pics What is going on with your other 62?still have it? Did you convert this gmc to 5 lug inthe process?

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