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NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 03:55 PM

So since I'm done (for now) with my 63 Stepper "EZ Eight" and my 70 C10 is now a citizen of Australia

I decided to pull my 63 SWB BBW project out (aka Frank) and finish him up...

Here's Frank sitting next to EZ Eight and starting to get piled in...

And here's my former 70 C10 that now resides in Australia

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 03:56 PM

So got Frank out and have another project to keep EZ Eight company lol...

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 04:11 PM

So now that Frank is in a place where I can work on him, I dusted him off and checked out where I left off and what's next on the list. I also installed some freshly powder coated stockers and new rubber.

I had already finished most the front suspension and my next steps should be rear suspension then the 283/Powerglide drive train.

Bomp · 12-15-2015, 05:20 PM

Looks good, I'll follow along.

NVS-C10 · 12-15-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Looks good, I'll follow along.

Thanks.. I been watching both your builds but "C10 Dually with a lilttle C60 flavor tossed in" is my FAVORITE!!!

TJ's Chevy · 12-16-2015, 02:20 PM

In for the build. Frank is a good looking truck!

Grizz1963 · 12-16-2015, 02:46 PM

I do like the EZ-Eight truck.

If it and the Australian are anything to go by..... Frank will Frankly be terrific.

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 07:42 PM

OK some updates...

Got my CPP notches in (you can see the template I made on the floor in the background:

Shipping was free and super-fast (1-day), fitment was spot on, and the only hard part of the job I could say was getting out (fighting lol) the factory rivets

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 07:47 PM

Next was on to the rear shock relocation brackets...

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 07:54 PM

Drill and bolt in...

They line up good with the frame and fit nice next to the CPP notches... you can also see the CPP Deluxe Trac Bar installed with 2" CPP Drop Blocks.

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 07:59 PM

I'm using the factory bottom rear shock mounts just flipped around and swapped sides...

Frame clearance is good...

Here is the hardware for the top shock mount to bracket...

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 08:02 PM

Best part is the shock angle looks really good so they should function the best they can...

TJ's Chevy · 12-21-2015, 09:18 PM

Looks good!

NVS-C10 · 12-21-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looks good!

Thanks!!!

Next week Engine and Trans should be going in... SBC 350 (Dressed as a 283) with Powerglide Trans.. will be using factory V8 mounts and CPP tubular trans cross member.

NVS-C10 · 01-05-2016, 08:40 PM

Well I worked on a few different items but kind of bounced back and forth between; not fully finishing any one item.

I got the engine and trans in but still need to bolt on some more items and then will post pics. I also started on the bed floor but wasn't able to finish with the holidays.. will post pics when complete.

So not to leave you without any pics; here's one I took on Sunday of the rear sitting a hair above driving height. The front is static drop and the rear will be bagged (currently the rear is blocked up to estimated ride height).

NevEno · 01-07-2016, 12:48 AM

Nice!!

**clemdaddy** · 01-07-2016, 08:49 AM

subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.

NVS-C10 · 01-07-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NevEno

Nice!!

Thanks!!

Been checking out your 64 build for a while.. love your wheels/tire/hubcap setup and the C10 tailgate you did that ended up on your daughters bed.. gonna have to do something like that for my daughter when she's bigger

NVS-C10 · 01-07-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.

Thanks!!

NevEno · 01-07-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NVS-C10

Thanks!!

Been checking out your 64 build for a while.. love your wheels/tire/hubcap setup and the C10 tailgate you did that ended up on your daughters bed.. gonna have to do something like that for my daughter when she's bigger

Thanks!! Do it they are only young once!!

NVS-C10 · 01-07-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NevEno

Thanks!! Do it they are only young once!!

Trust me I know and I'm starting her out as young as I can.. she works on EZ Eight while I'm working on Frank lol

NVS-C10 · 02-08-2016, 03:04 PM

Been a few weeks since I updated but still been working on Frank..

Got 2/3's of the bed done.. will finish back half after I get my tank and compressor mounted (its going under that part of the bed).

NVS-C10 · 02-08-2016, 03:08 PM

Got motor and trans in..

I used the CPP Trans crossmember and it worked great with my Powerglide; and I can use the same crossmember and mount if I want to upgrade to 700R4 later on.

NVS-C10 · 02-08-2016, 03:12 PM

Also since this chassis was originally fitted with a 3-Speed Manual Trans, I had to find an original Powerglide frame pivot bracket (that was a search lol).

I setup the starter for a remote starter solenoid and added a large 4-gauge ground strap for increased engine and starter grounding.

NVS-C10 · 02-08-2016, 03:16 PM

Lastly I cleaned up the cab for installation next weekend!!!! Can't wait!

12-15-2015, 03:55 PM	#1
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So since I'm done (for now) with my 63 Stepper "EZ Eight" and my 70 C10 is now a citizen of Australia I decided to pull my 63 SWB BBW project out (aka Frank) and finish him up... Here's Frank sitting next to EZ Eight and starting to get piled in... And here's my former 70 C10 that now resides in Australia Last edited by NVS-C10; 12-15-2015 at 04:03 PM.

12-15-2015, 03:56 PM	#2
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So got Frank out and have another project to keep EZ Eight company lol...

12-15-2015, 04:11 PM	#3
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank So now that Frank is in a place where I can work on him, I dusted him off and checked out where I left off and what's next on the list. I also installed some freshly powder coated stockers and new rubber. I had already finished most the front suspension and my next steps should be rear suspension then the 283/Powerglide drive train. Last edited by NVS-C10; 12-15-2015 at 09:17 PM.

12-15-2015, 05:20 PM	#4
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Looks good, I'll follow along.

12-16-2015, 02:20 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank In for the build. Frank is a good looking truck! __________________ 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

12-16-2015, 02:46 PM	#7
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank I do like the EZ-Eight truck. If it and the Australian are anything to go by..... Frank will Frankly be terrific. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-21-2015, 07:42 PM	#8
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank OK some updates... Got my CPP notches in (you can see the template I made on the floor in the background: Shipping was free and super-fast (1-day), fitment was spot on, and the only hard part of the job I could say was getting out (fighting lol) the factory rivets

12-21-2015, 07:47 PM	#9
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Next was on to the rear shock relocation brackets...

12-21-2015, 07:54 PM	#10
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Drill and bolt in... They line up good with the frame and fit nice next to the CPP notches... you can also see the CPP Deluxe Trac Bar installed with 2" CPP Drop Blocks.

12-21-2015, 07:59 PM	#11
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank I'm using the factory bottom rear shock mounts just flipped around and swapped sides... Frame clearance is good... Here is the hardware for the top shock mount to bracket...

12-21-2015, 08:02 PM	#12
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Best part is the shock angle looks really good so they should function the best they can...

12-21-2015, 09:18 PM	#13
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Looks good! __________________ 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

01-05-2016, 08:40 PM	#15
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Well I worked on a few different items but kind of bounced back and forth between; not fully finishing any one item. I got the engine and trans in but still need to bolt on some more items and then will post pics. I also started on the bed floor but wasn't able to finish with the holidays.. will post pics when complete. So not to leave you without any pics; here's one I took on Sunday of the rear sitting a hair above driving height. The front is static drop and the rear will be bagged (currently the rear is blocked up to estimated ride height). Last edited by NVS-C10; 01-05-2016 at 08:57 PM.

01-07-2016, 12:48 AM	#16
NevEno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: oklahoma Posts: 357	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Nice!! __________________ You can find me on Instagram @neveno_cten

01-07-2016, 08:49 AM	#17
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.



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02-08-2016, 03:04 PM	#22
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Been a few weeks since I updated but still been working on Frank.. Got 2/3's of the bed done.. will finish back half after I get my tank and compressor mounted (its going under that part of the bed). Last edited by NVS-C10; 02-08-2016 at 03:13 PM.

02-08-2016, 03:08 PM	#23
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Got motor and trans in.. I used the CPP Trans crossmember and it worked great with my Powerglide; and I can use the same crossmember and mount if I want to upgrade to 700R4 later on.

02-08-2016, 03:12 PM	#24
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Also since this chassis was originally fitted with a 3-Speed Manual Trans, I had to find an original Powerglide frame pivot bracket (that was a search lol). I setup the starter for a remote starter solenoid and added a large 4-gauge ground strap for increased engine and starter grounding.

02-08-2016, 03:16 PM	#25
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank Lastly I cleaned up the cab for installation next weekend!!!! Can't wait!

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