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**aerotruk63** · 09-08-2010, 07:27 PM

Gave the engine a bath tonight. Green block and head, intake manifold has green, but the valve cover and inspection cover are blue. Someone had some time on their hands. The throttle return spring has yellow paint on it.

**aerotruk63** · 09-12-2010, 04:06 PM

The trailer has taken some beatings over the years. An old girlfriend walked to the back of the box while it was in storage in her carport, bent the rear panel and box side. Her neighbors thought it would be OK if their kids leaned their bike's against it. All my fault for not making enough money to have a place of my own. Those aluminum side steps are an attraction to people who HAVE TO TRY THEM OUT without asking first. I need to put reinforcing rods to help the box panel from flexing when they step onto them!

Welded patches over the corroded rear cab supports.

Welded in patches for the missing frame section where the PO torched openings for the wider radiator he used.

Is it ever easier to install a motor when there`s no sheet metal on the frame.

My Welder/Generator. This is about the only thing my Dad ever approved me spending money on. He's got an 220V 50Amp extension cord coming out of his house to plug in if there's ever a power outage. He let's me store it at his house free, imagine that! LOL

Remember the extra reinforcement that came on the Medium Duty cabs to support the front removable floor section............

Well it was held in with 14 bolts and then spotwelded.....Man does that leave alot of holes in the floor. Notice the extra spot welded bracket behind the clutch rod, this is a support bracket for the vacuum lines from the remote brake booster attached to the frame beneath the cab. There's also the vacuum manifold directly above it just below the master cylinder. There is also a pipe coming out of the rear drivers side cab mount for the Brake Booster Vent.

The bracket is waiting for the scrap metal guy to pass by along with the original cracked exhaust manifold.

It's a rust storm under this cab.

**Captainfab** · 09-13-2010, 12:15 AM

You're making some nice progress

Nice welder. I'd like to get a portable some day, but I really can't justify it since I do all of my work in the shop.

Dinos63 · 09-13-2010, 12:28 AM

Thats a kool way to hold your cab for repair work, and also nice work kat!!

**aerotruk63** · 09-13-2010, 06:43 AM

Captainfab, you can justify the generator part in case you run out of power. Any excuse will work, right?

Dinos63 The rotisserie works well so far. It's nice to be able to rotate the cab instead of your body and you don't get as much crap in your face!

**aerotruk63** · 09-13-2010, 07:47 PM

Well I can't get a clear shot but I upgraded all the wheel studs from 7/16" to 1/2". On my old 62 4WD, I snapped 5 of the six studs on the front axle drivers side while driving down the highway, hopefully the larger studs will prevent that from happening again. I used the same stud front and back, while the front went right in the rear axles had to be drilled. I'll change the outer axle seals while the axles are out. Not original but safety first.

I used Wagner BD61186.

Stacked78 · 09-14-2010, 12:20 AM

lookin pretty good, i'll be following!

**aerotruk63** · 09-18-2010, 07:11 PM

Instead of taking a break today, I took 4 of them, almost. Started installing the new brakes today, ran all new lines. Front is complete but the rear hardware kit was wrong so I'll be ordering that Monday. Beautiful day here today, couldn't ask for better weather.

**aerotruk63** · 09-19-2010, 10:16 AM

Uh Oh! Scrap metal guy passed and offered to clean the junk metal around the truck. I didn't take off the rear parking brake levers from the brake shoes before letting them go. Anyone have an after market part number?

Custom_Deluxe · 09-19-2010, 09:36 PM

4 breaks?

I must've passed by during one of them cause you weren't there...I was in the area!

Dinos63 · 09-20-2010, 03:51 PM

You have some cool skills!

**aerotruk63** · 09-22-2010, 06:48 PM

Saved the rad support off the C50 to compare to the C10-30. It's actually narrower by 1". The angle along the top where the two baffle plates that flank the hood support are different. The angle where the grill support bolts to is different. The depth of the cross piece where you mount it to the frame on the C10-30 is not at the same level as the C50. At initial glance one might assume the C50 rad support could easily be modified to convert it for C10-30 application but as a picture speaks a thousand words.....

**aerotruk63** · 09-25-2010, 02:11 PM

Cab is on the trailer ready to go for blasting! They'll be able to blast and rotate the cab on the trailer.

The 292 exhaust manifold has 3 studs to connect the exhaust pipe while the 250 has 2.
Started hooking up the electrical to the rad support.

**Captainfab** · 09-26-2010, 12:35 AM

You must be having only part of the cab blasted? I hope he doesn't damage your glass.

**aerotruk63** · 09-26-2010, 06:49 AM

Yes just the floor section, I'm worried about the glass as well. Thinking of cladding it with a moving blanket and a layer of aluminum coilstock.

Custom_Deluxe · 09-26-2010, 06:52 AM

Hey Aero, you going to be at the shop today? I'll be headed that way 10-11 ish for the afternoon.

**aerotruk63** · 09-26-2010, 06:55 AM

Going to Hawkesbury to help load a 86 Buick, then off to St.
Lazare to pick up more truck stuff. I'll be back sometime in the afternoon. The hood and grille are here for you to pick up anytime. Norm

Custom_Deluxe · 09-26-2010, 06:58 AM

OK thanks! See ya. Ken

**Captainfab** · 09-27-2010, 12:56 AM

What my friend that does blasting does to protect glass. He first completely covers the glass with masking tape. Then he completely covers that with 2 layers of thick high quality duct tape. The purpose of the masking tape is to facilitate removal of the duct tape. I don't know as he has ever had an issue with damaged glass using this method of covering. It does take some time though.

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Yes just the floor section, I'm worried about the glass as well. Thinking of cladding it with a moving blanket and a layer of aluminum coilstock.

**aerotruk63** · 09-27-2010, 05:01 AM

Hey thank's for the tip, I'll try that.

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2010, 06:35 PM

Truck came back from the Soda Blaster today. He didn't use soda though, alot of crap to take off. He put what he called " Blasters Tape" to protect the windshield. Nice job, now I can see all the holes. LOL

daverod · 10-08-2010, 09:40 PM

Looks like it's time to pull out the welder.

The turn table things looks like it's working great.

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2010, 09:46 PM

Well I'm going to put the rotisserie to the test this weekend!

**aerotruk63** · 10-10-2010, 03:10 PM

Ok start with the BAD metal

Cut it out!

Fabricate a new piece!

Cut to fit, a little off the top and a shove to the side. Nice fit. Since I'm waiting for the kick panel to come in I'll weld this in after the kick panel has been installed. Another piece I need now is the inner fender support on the engine side of the cab, the C50 support is longer and lower!

Passenger side, like a glove.

My new little stick/tig welder. With the wind blowing today I'm using stick.

Now you see it, now you......

duallyjams · 10-11-2010, 07:58 AM

How much time do you have left before the weather gets in the way.

09-08-2010, 07:27 PM	#51
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Gave the engine a bath tonight. Green block and head, intake manifold has green, but the valve cover and inspection cover are blue. Someone had some time on their hands. The throttle return spring has yellow paint on it. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-08-2010 at 07:28 PM.

09-12-2010, 04:06 PM	#52
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 The trailer has taken some beatings over the years. An old girlfriend walked to the back of the box while it was in storage in her carport, bent the rear panel and box side. Her neighbors thought it would be OK if their kids leaned their bike's against it. All my fault for not making enough money to have a place of my own. Those aluminum side steps are an attraction to people who HAVE TO TRY THEM OUT without asking first. I need to put reinforcing rods to help the box panel from flexing when they step onto them! Welded patches over the corroded rear cab supports. Welded in patches for the missing frame section where the PO torched openings for the wider radiator he used. Is it ever easier to install a motor when there`s no sheet metal on the frame. My Welder/Generator. This is about the only thing my Dad ever approved me spending money on. He's got an 220V 50Amp extension cord coming out of his house to plug in if there's ever a power outage. He let's me store it at his house free, imagine that! LOL Remember the extra reinforcement that came on the Medium Duty cabs to support the front removable floor section............ Well it was held in with 14 bolts and then spotwelded.....Man does that leave alot of holes in the floor. Notice the extra spot welded bracket behind the clutch rod, this is a support bracket for the vacuum lines from the remote brake booster attached to the frame beneath the cab. There's also the vacuum manifold directly above it just below the master cylinder. There is also a pipe coming out of the rear drivers side cab mount for the Brake Booster Vent. The bracket is waiting for the scrap metal guy to pass by along with the original cracked exhaust manifold. It's a rust storm under this cab. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-12-2010 at 04:28 PM.

09-13-2010, 12:15 AM	#53
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 You're making some nice progress Nice welder. I'd like to get a portable some day, but I really can't justify it since I do all of my work in the shop. __________________ 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

09-13-2010, 12:28 AM	#54
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Thats a kool way to hold your cab for repair work, and also nice work kat!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

09-13-2010, 06:43 AM	#55
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Captainfab, you can justify the generator part in case you run out of power. Any excuse will work, right? Dinos63 The rotisserie works well so far. It's nice to be able to rotate the cab instead of your body and you don't get as much crap in your face! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-13-2010 at 08:12 PM.

09-13-2010, 07:47 PM	#56
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Well I can't get a clear shot but I upgraded all the wheel studs from 7/16" to 1/2". On my old 62 4WD, I snapped 5 of the six studs on the front axle drivers side while driving down the highway, hopefully the larger studs will prevent that from happening again. I used the same stud front and back, while the front went right in the rear axles had to be drilled. I'll change the outer axle seals while the axles are out. Not original but safety first. I used Wagner BD61186. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-13-2010 at 07:48 PM.

09-14-2010, 12:20 AM	#57
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 lookin pretty good, i'll be following! __________________ 1963 C10 Shortbed: project, shaved, slammed 1965 C10 Longbed: 355, 4pd new process, Daily Driver 1991 F150: 300 inline, 3in lift 33s, Stacks. RIP 1992 Dodge 250: 98.5 12valve, 500hp POD injectors, rolls coal... 1986 Chevy 4x4 Shortbed: 4in lift, 33s, daily 1995 2500: 6.5 TD, straight piped, the tow mule

09-18-2010, 07:11 PM	#58
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Instead of taking a break today, I took 4 of them, almost. Started installing the new brakes today, ran all new lines. Front is complete but the rear hardware kit was wrong so I'll be ordering that Monday. Beautiful day here today, couldn't ask for better weather. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-19-2010, 10:16 AM	#59
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Uh Oh! Scrap metal guy passed and offered to clean the junk metal around the truck. I didn't take off the rear parking brake levers from the brake shoes before letting them go. Anyone have an after market part number? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-19-2010, 09:36 PM	#60
Custom_Deluxe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 12	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 4 breaks? I must've passed by during one of them cause you weren't there...I was in the area!

09-20-2010, 03:51 PM	#61
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 You have some cool skills! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

09-22-2010, 06:48 PM	#62
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Saved the rad support off the C50 to compare to the C10-30. It's actually narrower by 1". The angle along the top where the two baffle plates that flank the hood support are different. The angle where the grill support bolts to is different. The depth of the cross piece where you mount it to the frame on the C10-30 is not at the same level as the C50. At initial glance one might assume the C50 rad support could easily be modified to convert it for C10-30 application but as a picture speaks a thousand words..... __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-22-2010 at 07:54 PM.

09-25-2010, 02:11 PM	#63
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Cab is on the trailer ready to go for blasting! They'll be able to blast and rotate the cab on the trailer. The 292 exhaust manifold has 3 studs to connect the exhaust pipe while the 250 has 2. Started hooking up the electrical to the rad support. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-25-2010 at 02:11 PM.

09-26-2010, 12:35 AM	#64
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 You must be having only part of the cab blasted? I hope he doesn't damage your glass. __________________ 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

09-26-2010, 06:49 AM	#65
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Yes just the floor section, I'm worried about the glass as well. Thinking of cladding it with a moving blanket and a layer of aluminum coilstock. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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09-26-2010, 06:52 AM	#66
Custom_Deluxe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 12	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Hey Aero, you going to be at the shop today? I'll be headed that way 10-11 ish for the afternoon.

09-26-2010, 06:55 AM	#67
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Going to Hawkesbury to help load a 86 Buick, then off to St. Lazare to pick up more truck stuff. I'll be back sometime in the afternoon. The hood and grille are here for you to pick up anytime. Norm __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-26-2010, 06:58 AM	#68
Custom_Deluxe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 12	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 OK thanks! See ya. Ken

09-27-2010, 05:01 AM	#70
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Hey thank's for the tip, I'll try that. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2010, 06:35 PM	#71
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Truck came back from the Soda Blaster today. He didn't use soda though, alot of crap to take off. He put what he called " Blasters Tape" to protect the windshield. Nice job, now I can see all the holes. LOL __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 10-08-2010 at 06:37 PM.

10-08-2010, 09:40 PM	#72
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10-08-2010, 09:46 PM	#73
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Well I'm going to put the rotisserie to the test this weekend! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-10-2010, 03:10 PM	#74
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: aerotrukII,3&4 Ok start with the BAD metal Cut it out! Fabricate a new piece! Cut to fit, a little off the top and a shove to the side. Nice fit. Since I'm waiting for the kick panel to come in I'll weld this in after the kick panel has been installed. Another piece I need now is the inner fender support on the engine side of the cab, the C50 support is longer and lower! Passenger side, like a glove. My new little stick/tig welder. With the wind blowing today I'm using stick. Now you see it, now you...... __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 10-10-2010 at 04:00 PM.

10-11-2010, 07:58 AM	#75
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