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Pro Performance · 12-14-2014, 11:16 PM

Got some time to work on the truck this weekend again, and feel good about the progress made. I was able to get the engine torn down, cleaned up, and new cam installed. I am new to the LS engines, and was good to learn about them by taking them apart. As expected, these engine are quit different than the traditional SBC.

From there, we also got the brake lines ran along the frame, along with the fuel lines. I decided to run SS lines to the master cylinder form the frame. To do this, we did bulkhead fittings in the top of the frame, and will run up to the master from there. I plan on using the new Baer Remaster master cylinder.

**Captainfab** · 12-15-2014, 01:57 AM

Coming along very nicely

**joedoh** · 12-15-2014, 02:33 AM

I wish the gas shocks were available when I ordered my hinges too.

truck looks outstanding!

Pro Performance · 12-15-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Coming along very nicely

Thanks! I'll be putting on your brake booster bracket soon.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I wish the gas shocks were available when I ordered my hinges too.

truck looks outstanding!

Thanks!

**youngrodder** · 12-16-2014, 04:40 PM

Nice progress Travis...

Marc

shrunken66stroker · 12-19-2014, 01:38 AM

Such a quality build. Great work.

naynay · 12-19-2014, 12:21 PM

what oil pan is on the motor?

Bhelton · 12-19-2014, 12:39 PM

Done yet? To bad it wasn't there when I was out or we could've knocked it out!

Pro Performance · 12-19-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Nice progress Travis...

Marc

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Such a quality build. Great work.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by naynay

what oil pan is on the motor?

It is a f-body oil pan.

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Done yet? To bad it wasn't there when I was out or we could've knocked it out!

Almost! I wish it was done for this last Git-Down, but for sure in 2015.

Pro Performance · 01-12-2015, 01:42 PM

Been real busy with work lately, and haven't had time told to much on the truck. I did however come across a 1-piece kit for the side windows, and ordered it up today. Should look clean without the vent windows in there.

http://www.classictruckglass.com

gixxer711 · 01-12-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

Which steering column are you running?

Pro Performance · 01-12-2015, 08:23 PM

That is a Summit Racing column that my Dad had lying around the shop, and never got used. It could be a little "firmer" felling in the tilt and and mechanics, but overall is nice. I would like to eventually change it out for a Ididit, but works great for now.

Bhelton · 01-12-2015, 08:55 PM

Truck looks great brotha....maybe you need a engine sponsor with boost!!

Pro Performance · 01-13-2015, 04:15 AM

Thanks man!

aggie91 · 01-13-2015, 10:42 AM

Looking good Travis!

Pro Performance · 01-13-2015, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looking good Travis!

Thanks!

edflores · 01-25-2015, 05:19 PM

Doyou have any pics of your column mounts? Im not sure how to mount mine

stealth_weapons · 01-26-2015, 01:03 PM

i would like to see how the one piece glass looks after you get it installed. i am very interested in doing that to my 63 also.

Pro Performance · 01-27-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edflores

Doyou have any pics of your column mounts? Im not sure how to mount mine

I will try and grab some pictures for you. I basically just put the column in the factory place, and clamped it down using the factory clamp at the firewall and under the dash. I used a piece of rubber in both areas, to better let the clamp hold it in place, and tighten down more and have more friction so it wouldn't rotate. I don't think the rubber was needed, but used it anyways.

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Originally Posted by stealth_weapons

i would like to see how the one piece glass looks after you get it installed. i am very interested in doing that to my 63 also.

I will definitely post pictures, and have yet to receive it yet.

Here is some progress from this last weekend. Got the rest of the accessory drive in and the Vintage Air AC bracket and compressor installed. I also managed to get the door aligned as best as possible and installed the PB front core support cross member. Just a lot of little things that needed to be addressed.

I got the CaptainFab brake booster bracket installed, and fits awesome! I originally got a 88-98 booster, but was too large (11") and hot the coil pack on the valve cover. I needed up finding a 85-89 Astro Van booster that is about 9" and clears. I am running into this problem due to the drop member raises the engine 2". Normally the 88-98 would have worked.

64shortc10 · 01-30-2015, 12:06 AM

Trucks looking good! Will that steering column work with a stock steering wheel? Keep them updates coming!
Tony from Norcal

edflores · 01-30-2015, 12:33 AM

Did you have to buy the Kwik AC bracket separate or does it come with the vintage air kit?

edflores · 01-30-2015, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Trucks looking good! Will that steering column work with a stock steering wheel? Keep them updates coming!
Tony from Norcal

The work with the stock wheel but you need a horn kit to fill in the gap.

Pro Performance · 01-30-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Trucks looking good! Will that steering column work with a stock steering wheel? Keep them updates coming!
Tony from Norcal

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by edflores

Did you have to buy the Kwik AC bracket separate or does it come with the vintage air kit?

It does come from Vintage Air, but is separate from the regular kit. It is an extra $125.

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Originally Posted by edflores

The work with the stock wheel but you need a horn kit to fill in the gap.

Thanks for the info. I have never tried this, so wasn't for certain.

Jer64 · 02-01-2015, 11:54 AM

Great work, that AC bracket looks awesome

Vics63Chevy · 02-01-2015, 01:47 PM

Badass brotha!

12-14-2014, 11:16 PM	#176
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Got some time to work on the truck this weekend again, and feel good about the progress made. I was able to get the engine torn down, cleaned up, and new cam installed. I am new to the LS engines, and was good to learn about them by taking them apart. As expected, these engine are quit different than the traditional SBC. From there, we also got the brake lines ran along the frame, along with the fuel lines. I decided to run SS lines to the master cylinder form the frame. To do this, we did bulkhead fittings in the top of the frame, and will run up to the master from there. I plan on using the new Baer Remaster master cylinder.

12-15-2014, 01:57 AM	#177
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12-15-2014, 02:33 AM	#178
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,749	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build I wish the gas shocks were available when I ordered my hinges too. truck looks outstanding! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-16-2014, 04:40 PM	#180
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12-19-2014, 01:38 AM	#181
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Such a quality build. Great work. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

12-19-2014, 12:21 PM	#182
naynay Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 80	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build what oil pan is on the motor?

12-19-2014, 12:39 PM	#183
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Done yet? To bad it wasn't there when I was out or we could've knocked it out!

01-12-2015, 01:42 PM	#185
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Been real busy with work lately, and haven't had time told to much on the truck. I did however come across a 1-piece kit for the side windows, and ordered it up today. Should look clean without the vent windows in there. http://www.classictruckglass.com Attached Images

01-12-2015, 08:23 PM	#187
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build That is a Summit Racing column that my Dad had lying around the shop, and never got used. It could be a little "firmer" felling in the tilt and and mechanics, but overall is nice. I would like to eventually change it out for a Ididit, but works great for now.

01-12-2015, 08:55 PM	#188
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Truck looks great brotha....maybe you need a engine sponsor with boost!!

01-13-2015, 04:15 AM	#189
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Thanks man!

01-13-2015, 10:42 AM	#190
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01-25-2015, 05:19 PM	#192
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Doyou have any pics of your column mounts? Im not sure how to mount mine

01-26-2015, 01:03 PM	#193
stealth_weapons Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whiteman AFB, MO. Posts: 200	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build i would like to see how the one piece glass looks after you get it installed. i am very interested in doing that to my 63 also. __________________ the Stealth Weapons 63 project, all comments, advice, and critiques welcome! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438235

01-30-2015, 12:06 AM	#195
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Trucks looking good! Will that steering column work with a stock steering wheel? Keep them updates coming! Tony from Norcal



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01-30-2015, 12:33 AM	#196
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Did you have to buy the Kwik AC bracket separate or does it come with the vintage air kit?

02-01-2015, 11:54 AM	#199
Jer64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mill Creek Washington Posts: 127	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Great work, that AC bracket looks awesome __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587028

02-01-2015, 01:47 PM	#200
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