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11-25-2012, 04:41 PM | #1 |
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63 from across the pond
My 63 from seattle has finally turned up in the UK
slightly worse than i thought but still a cheap truck landed in the uk it owes me £2900 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater wings and door bottoms are the worst bit and the grill is a bit buggered shame i didnt know as i was in LA and could of got some bits and shipped them full air kit in a dodge panel on its way over now so hopefully around christmas time i can get the truck bagged COl |
11-25-2012, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
gotta get your feet wet one way or another
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11-26-2012, 01:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Welcome to the forum
That's too bad that your truck is worse than you thought it was. It is unfortunate that most sellers are not forthcoming with the real condition of what they are selling.
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11-26-2012, 02:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Posting your pic for ya for future reference. What parts do you need to get it on the road?
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11-26-2012, 02:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Cheers aero don't really need
Mutch to get it on the road it depends On me keeping it and doing it properly or just Running it as it is, I own a body shop so it's Not to major, Wheel studs are far to short (summit racing ) Wing bottoms (fender to you boys ) Doors are shot inside out Bed isn't attached Headlight siliconed in ? Electrics iffy Not much really might order a Few bits tonight Posted via Mobile Device |
01-09-2013, 05:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
finally started the C10 last nite pulled the front a arms and sorted those today bags in maybe tomorrow then crack on with the rear all came apart easy new ball joints and tracks to go in aswell as cylinders and hoses
will i have to pancake the cross member??? Col |
01-10-2013, 09:22 AM | #7 |
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01-10-2013, 09:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
That's too bad it arrived in worse shape than you thought. It still looks like a nice truck though! Cant answer about pancaking anything, im not an expert in that area, but I look forward to your pics and what follows!
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01-10-2013, 09:28 PM | #9 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Great looking pickup!
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01-11-2013, 06:00 AM | #10 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Cracking on today works quiet si it's in my shop bed of pics later chaps
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01-13-2013, 05:33 PM | #11 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
fronts all in and bagged both rear notches are done BUT i want it lower
i was hoping to no go drop spindle route but i dont think i have a choice any of you boys dropped the cab? can i remove the rubbers from the mounts to the chassis without causing loads of other issues? should give me nearly a extra inch??? i want the sills on the floor? rears easy as my bed is not attached so i can mount that were ever i like shes just got to much Mexican rake for my like HELPPPPPPP |
01-13-2013, 05:41 PM | #12 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Welcome to the forum! Looking forward as your updates progress.
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01-13-2013, 06:16 PM | #13 |
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This body drop is for a 67-72 but it might give some ideas http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...7-1972-C10-649
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01-20-2013, 04:20 PM | #14 |
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well my mate and myself have managed to get 2 sundays in a row on the c 10 fronts all done bar top shock mount plus waiting for drop spindles to turn up rear is basically done as well just panard and rear prop hoop to sort out then a coat of paint and plum it all in o and then reattach the rear bed ;( |
01-20-2013, 04:28 PM | #15 |
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Nice work.
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01-20-2013, 05:02 PM | #16 |
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Sweet. Looking good.
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01-20-2013, 05:59 PM | #17 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
pleased with the notch i tried to buy one when i came over for sema i had 2 ordered with 2/3weeks gap between ordering and me turning up in LA both companies let me down and said they couldnt get it lazer cut in time?
gutted but hay we did it in flat plate just aswell |
01-21-2013, 06:36 AM | #18 |
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Hi Col, welcome to the board from another English Newbie.
Where in the UK are you situated? You seem to have landed the truck for a decent price. We are looking at importing one at the moment as well. Have you MOT'd it yet ? Cheers, Rian in Rochester, Kent. |
01-21-2013, 06:59 AM | #19 |
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Hi Grizz were Bournemouth based
It's all mot'd taxed etc £2955 on the road Obviously plus the air We bring a few motors over each year couldn't Resist this I'm going to use if as my daily Maybe full paint next year Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-27-2013, 12:59 PM | #21 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
managed to get 4 hours on the truck friday night made new brackets and mounted the bed, hopefully fit the air this week and possibly a bed floor
well happy with how its sitting now fingers crossed i will have the drop spindles in a week or so then i can finish it of not a great deal to do really just time ;( then i need to make new brake lines and make a exhaust not sure were to route it though??? its a straight 6 any ideas/photos on peoples exhausts Col |
01-27-2013, 02:21 PM | #22 |
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Soooo Low, SOLO
Looking good Col.
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01-27-2013, 05:24 PM | #23 |
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Depending on how wide of a rear tire you plan on running you can fun the exhaust on the outside of the frame over the rear end I have seen plenty of threads with the truck laying the frame run it that way.
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01-27-2013, 05:28 PM | #24 |
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Dually do they bring it out we're the chassis kicks up inbetween the
Cab and front cross member ?? That's we're I was thinking of going Just need to check it dosnt rub on Lock?? I've been searching the threads but didn't find any ;( Posted via Mobile Device |
03-15-2013, 11:15 AM | #25 |
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Re: 63 from across the pond
Loving this. Hi from another brit, new owner of a 66 shortbed stepside on bags.
Just got to sort paper work and get it registered over here and then drive the wheels of it! Keep us updated as this looks awesome! |
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