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**Captainfab** · 11-06-2013, 12:59 AM

There is a member parting out a '62 in the classifieds here on the forum.

WhippinSaw · 11-06-2013, 01:25 PM

Hey 1963chevyshort where do you get a rear bumper like that, is it just custom bent angle iron, aftermarket, or stock, I like the looks of it with the white stepside.

johnlq6975 · 11-07-2013, 01:13 AM

I have some questions I love your ride I'm doing a 62 I'm so confused I want air ride dropped front rear and disk breaks all around can I just switch the cross member to a newer one with disk breaks and then buy air bags or do I have to buy a whole new crossmember from poter built or the place you bought one from I'm trying to get some kind of plan I'm down to just a frame sitting in my shop but not sure which way to go

1963chevyshort · 11-07-2013, 01:14 AM

Captain Fab,

I talked to the guy that had the 62 but he had already junked the frame so out of luck. I did call a junk yard in AZ and they will let me know tomorrow. Thanks Though

1963chevyshort · 11-07-2013, 01:16 AM

Johnlq,

I think it came with the truck when i first got it. I do not have it anymore. It looked like a fab weld when i really looked the welds on it. Nice and different

PBFAB.COM · 11-07-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963chevyshort

Captain Fab,

I talked to the guy that had the 62 but he had already junked the frame so out of luck. I did call a junk yard in AZ and they will let me know tomorrow. Thanks Though

I will do some looking. I have a few of the 60-62 frames. Shoot me an e-mail... maybe I can build you some new ones.

porterbuiltstreetrods@gmail.com

johnlq6975 · 11-07-2013, 11:30 AM

Im just looking at the cool front end pictures it's cool did your frame have the torsion bars in 63 and r you going to have positrac when your done

1963chevyshort · 11-07-2013, 12:26 PM

Nathan,

Just shot you and email.

Johnlq6975,

I do have a posi rear end with 3:73 gears. I also have the wilwood disc brakes for the rear all setup. The torsion bars came with the kit from air ride. Porterbuilt has a better rear setup for the rear and if i had to do it all over again i would get that kit instead. At the time i did the purchase they had not fabbed one up yet.

1963chevyshort · 11-08-2013, 06:26 PM

Well called a junkyard in AZ that was recommended on the board and will have them towards end of next week. $150 plus shipping. I know better next time not to cut crap off my own frame for someone lol.

1963chevyshort · 11-19-2013, 03:49 PM

Well finally got some better doors so almost getting all together. Does anyone know of a good body shop here in houston area. I am getting some high prices and I understand things cost but one guy qouted me 2000.00 to sandblast my cab and bed.

**Captainfab** · 11-20-2013, 02:04 AM

Yeah $2K is a bit high for a cab and bed if you take it to them completely stripped. My friend that does blasting doesn't charge that much for a complete stripped car.

1963c-10 · 11-20-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963chevyshort

Captainfab,

Thanks for the info but mine or missing as i traded them with another guy who never sent me his. so right now i have no front frame body mounts.

I have a 61 parts truck in my side yard if you need a set still.

1963chevyshort · 11-20-2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yeah $2K is a bit high for a cab and bed if you take it to them completely stripped. My friend that does blasting doesn't charge that much for a complete stripped car.

That is what thought also. I am going to price around and see.

1963chevyshort · 11-20-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I have a 61 parts truck in my side yard if you need a set still.

Yeah sure if they are good i am definitely interested in the pair

1963chevyshort · 12-31-2013, 07:01 PM

Back at it again. Cab went to sand blasting.

1963chevyshort · 12-31-2013, 07:03 PM

Finshed results

1963chevyshort · 12-31-2013, 07:05 PM

No to bad so happy about that. The shop working on the body work for the Truck is Bacons Speed Shop. I will keep eveyone posted. Just order LS brackets from Porterbuilt street rods and also new shock mounts.

socaljess · 12-31-2013, 11:49 PM

Nice job cab looks good what are you going to use for primer ?

1963chevyshort · 01-02-2014, 05:17 PM

I am checking with the body shop and will let you know.

1963chevyshort · 01-02-2014, 05:53 PM

Shopline epoxy primer was used right after it was blasted

TJ's Chevy · 01-02-2014, 06:42 PM

Looking good so far!

**Captainfab** · 01-03-2014, 01:07 AM

Hopefully that epoxy is compatable with a silica sand blasted surface.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963chevyshort

Shopline epoxy primer was used right after it was blasted

1963chevyshort · 01-03-2014, 01:19 PM

Well lets hope so. I will be able to tell when I see it next week when i drop off more parts

gulfcoast66 · 01-04-2014, 12:30 AM

They done a good job looks really good....GC66..

1963chevyshort · 01-06-2014, 04:42 PM

Thanks Gulfcoast66

11-06-2013, 12:59 AM	#201
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 63 stepside SWB project There is a member parting out a '62 in the classifieds here on the forum. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-06-2013, 01:25 PM	#202
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Hey 1963chevyshort where do you get a rear bumper like that, is it just custom bent angle iron, aftermarket, or stock, I like the looks of it with the white stepside. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.

11-07-2013, 01:13 AM	#203
johnlq6975 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pryor Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: 63 stepside SWB project I have some questions I love your ride I'm doing a 62 I'm so confused I want air ride dropped front rear and disk breaks all around can I just switch the cross member to a newer one with disk breaks and then buy air bags or do I have to buy a whole new crossmember from poter built or the place you bought one from I'm trying to get some kind of plan I'm down to just a frame sitting in my shop but not sure which way to go

11-07-2013, 01:14 AM	#204
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Captain Fab, I talked to the guy that had the 62 but he had already junked the frame so out of luck. I did call a junk yard in AZ and they will let me know tomorrow. Thanks Though __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

11-07-2013, 01:16 AM	#205
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Johnlq, I think it came with the truck when i first got it. I do not have it anymore. It looked like a fab weld when i really looked the welds on it. Nice and different __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

11-07-2013, 11:30 AM	#207
johnlq6975 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pryor Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Im just looking at the cool front end pictures it's cool did your frame have the torsion bars in 63 and r you going to have positrac when your done

11-07-2013, 12:26 PM	#208
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Nathan, Just shot you and email. Johnlq6975, I do have a posi rear end with 3:73 gears. I also have the wilwood disc brakes for the rear all setup. The torsion bars came with the kit from air ride. Porterbuilt has a better rear setup for the rear and if i had to do it all over again i would get that kit instead. At the time i did the purchase they had not fabbed one up yet. __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

11-08-2013, 06:26 PM	#209
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Well called a junkyard in AZ that was recommended on the board and will have them towards end of next week. $150 plus shipping. I know better next time not to cut crap off my own frame for someone lol. __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

11-19-2013, 03:49 PM	#210
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Well finally got some better doors so almost getting all together. Does anyone know of a good body shop here in houston area. I am getting some high prices and I understand things cost but one guy qouted me 2000.00 to sandblast my cab and bed. __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

11-20-2013, 02:04 AM	#211
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Yeah $2K is a bit high for a cab and bed if you take it to them completely stripped. My friend that does blasting doesn't charge that much for a complete stripped car. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-31-2013, 07:01 PM	#215
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Back at it again. Cab went to sand blasting. __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

12-31-2013, 07:03 PM	#216
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Finshed results __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

12-31-2013, 07:05 PM	#217
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project No to bad so happy about that. The shop working on the body work for the Truck is Bacons Speed Shop. I will keep eveyone posted. Just order LS brackets from Porterbuilt street rods and also new shock mounts. __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

12-31-2013, 11:49 PM	#218
socaljess Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: CORONA CALIFORNIA Posts: 120	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Nice job cab looks good what are you going to use for primer ? __________________ project 66 flat n low

01-02-2014, 05:17 PM	#219
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project I am checking with the body shop and will let you know. __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair



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01-02-2014, 05:53 PM	#220
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Shopline epoxy primer was used right after it was blasted __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

01-02-2014, 06:42 PM	#221
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Looking good so far! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-03-2014, 01:19 PM	#223
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Well lets hope so. I will be able to tell when I see it next week when i drop off more parts __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

01-04-2014, 12:30 AM	#224
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: 63 stepside SWB project They done a good job looks really good....GC66.. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

01-06-2014, 04:42 PM	#225
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 63 stepside SWB project Thanks Gulfcoast66 __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

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