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Old 08-08-2010, 09:59 PM   #76
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Re: '63 GMC Project

looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?
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Old 08-08-2010, 10:04 PM   #77
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Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short.
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Old 08-08-2010, 10:09 PM   #78
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looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?
Thanks! They are National 4000s I think, can't recall for sure since they've been sitting around for a while. I believe the size is 235/75/15, have to double check that also.
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Old 08-08-2010, 10:49 PM   #79
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Re: '63 GMC Project

Looks really good man. Glad to see it coming together. I just sold my motor and trans from my truck.
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Old 08-09-2010, 01:16 AM   #80
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Glad to see you've got a roller again

Now you've got to get that engine and trans hooked up and running.
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Old 08-09-2010, 02:56 PM   #81
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Thanks guys!

What's going on with your truck Paul? Why did you sell the motor and trans?

Cap, the booster bracket looks and fit awesome, thanks for the superb part!
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Old 08-09-2010, 03:25 PM   #82
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Re: '63 GMC Project

well the project is being scraped. I've sold off almost all of my stuff from it. I'm getting out of the Army at the end of the money, and trying to sell my house, so I need to the money.

I'm going to keep the cab so that i can work on it and practice my skills on it.
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Old 08-09-2010, 03:44 PM   #83
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Man, that sucks. Good luck with everything though.
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Old 08-09-2010, 04:50 PM   #84
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Re: '63 GMC Project

Man you are making some nice progress! Keep up the good work your truck looks AWSOME!
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Old 08-10-2010, 10:44 AM   #85
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Thanks Tony!
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Old 08-10-2010, 10:52 AM   #86
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Sweet build
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:00 PM   #87
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Thanks Pops!

I want to mount my alternator down low on the passenger side of the motor. Does anyone know of a mounting bracket or easy mod to do this?
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Old 08-13-2010, 12:05 AM   #88
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Thanks! They are National 4000s I think, can't recall for sure since they've been sitting around for a while. I believe the size is 235/75/15, have to double check that also.
The Tires are National XT4000s and the size is 235/75/15.
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Old 08-13-2010, 12:17 AM   #89
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Re: '63 GMC Project

Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.
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Old 08-13-2010, 12:09 PM   #90
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Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.
Thanks, so is yours.
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Old 09-11-2010, 12:26 PM   #91
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Re: '63 GMC Project

Getting there. The engine is almost done and I made a "cool" battery box.










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Old 09-11-2010, 12:28 PM   #92
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I also got a new rear bumper and brackets but for some reason it is really close to the bed.


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That battery box is sick!!
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Old 09-11-2010, 01:10 PM   #94
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im sure u know but make sure u vent that battery box
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Old 09-11-2010, 01:11 PM   #95
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Thanks Sam!
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Old 09-12-2010, 01:01 PM   #96
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Thats a cool idea looks good!
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Old 09-12-2010, 01:07 PM   #97
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Love it.
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Old 09-12-2010, 03:05 PM   #98
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Thanks guys!

I may try out an Optima battery later and paint the case to look like a 6 pack of "beverages". Not sure though because I don't know if it would even be visible and 2 friends of mine have had bad luck with Optimas.

I don't think the cooler is air tight so the gasses should be able to escape around the top where the lid closes.
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Old 09-13-2010, 02:00 PM   #99
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Dude it looks sic. I've only had good things with my Optimas. I still have the first style they made in my trucks now. Been over 7 years now.
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Old 09-14-2010, 06:24 PM   #100
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Did you find out what the deal was with the bumper brackets? I am getting ready to order front and rear bumpers and rear brackets for my 63'

Your truck is looking close, and it looks sick man.
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