Crazy 63 frame up build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

homebuilt63 · 08-21-2011, 11:54 PM

my 63 the day i got her home

Decided to build my frame from scratch

made some cab mounts

and Pretty m

uch where im at today

Also made a jig to make new lca’s

**LostMy65** · 08-22-2011, 12:18 AM

Totally Awesome!

Glad you joined the forums.

k1rodeoboater · 08-22-2011, 01:07 AM

holy crap...skills...you have them

homebuilt63 · 08-22-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Totally Awesome!

Glad you joined the forums.

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Originally Posted by k1rodeoboater

holy crap...skills...you have them

thanks i hope to get my control arms done this week

**Captainfab** · 08-23-2011, 12:32 AM

Welcome to the forum

Yes you definitely have some fab skills

How about an overview of how you are planning to build this truck?

gostranger · 08-23-2011, 06:15 AM

very cool and different!!!!

homebuilt63 · 08-23-2011, 11:19 PM

chad64chevy · 08-23-2011, 11:28 PM

you definitely have some skills! that things gonna be awesome! can't wait to see how your gonna do you rearend setup!!

c.brown · 08-24-2011, 05:50 PM

them frame rails are crazy in a good way ,way to be different

narx66gmc · 08-24-2011, 06:19 PM

wow, that is awesome!! i really like the attitude they give the build!! great job, keep it up!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-24-2011, 08:24 PM

"Giddy-up"!

homebuilt63 · 08-25-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

you definitely have some skills! that things gonna be awesome! can't wait to see how your gonna do you rearend setup!!

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Originally Posted by c.brown

them frame rails are crazy in a good way ,way to be different

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Originally Posted by narx66gmc

wow, that is awesome!! i really like the attitude they give the build!! great job, keep it up!

Thanks for the complements

k1rodeoboater · 08-25-2011, 01:05 AM

Hey homebuilt....when you do your control arms do you think you can take pics like you did with your frame. I'm interested in seeing how that jig of yours works. It's not something I'd attempt as I'm a complete noob when it comes to welding, but it sure is cool to see. BTW what are you using to weld with. I saw a MIG gun in a few photos, did you use that on your frame or a buzz box?

homebuilt63 · 08-25-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by k1rodeoboater

Hey homebuilt....when you do your control arms do you think you can take pics like you did with your frame. I'm interested in seeing how that jig of yours works. It's not something I'd attempt as I'm a complete noob when it comes to welding, but it sure is cool to see. BTW what are you using to weld with. I saw a MIG gun in a few photos, did you use that on your frame or a buzz box?

I will definitely take lots of pictures I am not one who likes to type so I will have no problem taking lots of pics and as far as the welder goes I am using a miller 220 mig as seen in the pics above

homebuilt63 · 08-27-2011, 07:39 PM

I built my control arms today definitely more work then it looks but I got it done took about 6 hours including the machining I did for the ball joints they turned out good I think I do still need bag plates in them

My home made tubing bender I built for my last job worked well bending the 1 3/8 .188 wall dom

homebuilt63 · 08-28-2011, 12:12 AM

homebuilt63 · 09-07-2011, 09:24 PM

upper control arm jig

balljoints in

Alan's Classic · 09-07-2011, 11:40 PM

We got some talent here boys!!

To go along with the rest of the talent here. Glad you joined.

homebuilt63 · 09-08-2011, 12:44 AM

Thanks this would be my first build so your compliments mean alot to me thanks
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DRTYRAT30 · 09-08-2011, 07:17 PM

Nice work man, that truck is going to be rad.....

1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-08-2011, 09:10 PM

I like your chassis frame holder thing you made.
My dad makes his own stuff too like that.
I bet it keeps everything level and true!
And you have casters on it to so you can roll her out of the way!

Alan's Classic · 09-08-2011, 09:23 PM

Crazy question, but I have to ask. Did you check the old frame you made your jig with to be sure it's not bent or twisted? That would be something i would have forgotten to do.

homebuilt63 · 09-08-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Crazy question, but I have to ask. Did you check the old frame you made your jig with to be sure it's not bent or twisted? That would be something i would have forgotten to do.

Yea the frame definitely had a small twist and was out of square about ¾ of an inch I do have 3 of these frames and not one was perfect so I basically used the frame as a guide and used my frame table to square everything up

jimmydean · 09-09-2011, 05:48 PM

Wow, just plain wow. Nice work and it's your first build, THAT is crazy. Keep it up.

homebuilt63 · 09-10-2011, 05:29 PM

Thanks i am working on my upper arms today should have pics up later
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08-21-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Crazy 63 frame up build my 63 the day i got her home Decided to build my frame from scratch made some cab mounts and Pretty much where im at today Also made a jig to make new lca’s

08-22-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,506	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Totally Awesome! Glad you joined the forums. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-22-2011, 01:07 AM	#3
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build holy crap...skills...you have them __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

08-23-2011, 12:32 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Welcome to the forum Yes you definitely have some fab skills How about an overview of how you are planning to build this truck? __________________ 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

08-23-2011, 06:15 AM	#6
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build very cool and different!!!!

08-23-2011, 11:19 PM	#7
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build

08-23-2011, 11:28 PM	#8
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build you definitely have some skills! that things gonna be awesome! can't wait to see how your gonna do you rearend setup!!

08-24-2011, 05:50 PM	#9
c.brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 292	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build them frame rails are crazy in a good way ,way to be different __________________ 1966 suburban slammed fuel injected 6.2L My build

08-24-2011, 06:19 PM	#10
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build wow, that is awesome!! i really like the attitude they give the build!! great job, keep it up! __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

08-24-2011, 08:24 PM	#11
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build "Giddy-up"! __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

08-25-2011, 01:05 AM	#13
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Hey homebuilt....when you do your control arms do you think you can take pics like you did with your frame. I'm interested in seeing how that jig of yours works. It's not something I'd attempt as I'm a complete noob when it comes to welding, but it sure is cool to see. BTW what are you using to weld with. I saw a MIG gun in a few photos, did you use that on your frame or a buzz box? __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

08-27-2011, 07:39 PM	#15
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build I built my control arms today definitely more work then it looks but I got it done took about 6 hours including the machining I did for the ball joints they turned out good I think I do still need bag plates in them My home made tubing bender I built for my last job worked well bending the 1 3/8 .188 wall dom

08-28-2011, 12:12 AM	#16
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build

09-07-2011, 09:24 PM	#17
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build upper control arm jig balljoints in

09-07-2011, 11:40 PM	#18
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build We got some talent here boys!! To go along with the rest of the talent here. Glad you joined. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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09-08-2011, 12:44 AM	#19
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Thanks this would be my first build so your compliments mean alot to me thanks Posted via Mobile Device

09-08-2011, 07:17 PM	#20
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Nice work man, that truck is going to be rad.....

09-08-2011, 09:10 PM	#21
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build I like your chassis frame holder thing you made. My dad makes his own stuff too like that. I bet it keeps everything level and true! And you have casters on it to so you can roll her out of the way! __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

09-08-2011, 09:23 PM	#22
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Crazy question, but I have to ask. Did you check the old frame you made your jig with to be sure it's not bent or twisted? That would be something i would have forgotten to do. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-09-2011, 05:48 PM	#24
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Wow, just plain wow. Nice work and it's your first build, THAT is crazy. Keep it up. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

09-10-2011, 05:29 PM	#25
homebuilt63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mesa az Posts: 17	Re: Crazy 63 frame up build Thanks i am working on my upper arms today should have pics up later Posted via Mobile Device

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