Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project - Page 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vin63 · 10-15-2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

looks good!

where did you mount your air tank an compressor?

Thanks! The air tanks are in the bed (one being a re-purposed nitrous tank), and the compressor is under the rear driver side of the bed.

joesscamaro · 10-16-2018, 07:25 PM

Uhhh, that is a gorgeous truck! You should be one proud papa!

vin63 · 04-22-2019, 07:39 PM

Fabricated and mocked up my little hideaway nitrous arm and purge switch panel in the ashtray.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vldlvb3fyik

66-PMD-GMC · 04-23-2019, 04:36 PM

Too cool

vin63 · 07-10-2019, 11:35 AM

The two least favorite parts of a hot rod build - AC hoses and brake lines - has had me procrastinating since returning from vacation a few weeks ago. Starting to map out hose routing and will be making some AC hoses here shortly.

66-PMD-GMC · 07-11-2019, 09:38 AM

It's cool that you are running A/C...
No pun intended..
I dont have any creature comforts planned for my trucks like that, but starting to have second thoughts.
So, what compressor setup are you running? Doesn't look factory Pontiac.

vin63 · 07-11-2019, 10:49 AM

Thanks! Yep, request from the wife after I decided on the ignition and fabricated the motor plate mount...ugh. The drive system ended up being way more complicated than expected. Because of the crank trigger and the front motor plate spacing in accommodating the serpentine drive, I had to fabricate all sorts of new spacers and adapters, etc. It's a Vintage Air kit.

66-PMD-GMC · 07-11-2019, 11:01 AM

I have a friend who opted to go with genuine Pontiac power.
He wants A/C and we're seeking original V-belt A/C parts.
My prostreet/protouring truck will be a minimalist truck having only power steering.
Being from the Phoenix area, heat isn't much of an issue to me... :-)

vin63 · 07-15-2019, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

I have a friend who opted to go with genuine Pontiac power.
He wants A/C and we're seeking original V-belt A/C parts.
My prostreet/protouring truck will be a minimalist truck having only power steering.
Being from the Phoenix area, heat isn't much of an issue to me... :-)

Yep, if I was going to add AC from the get-go, I would've done a regular V-belt drive system rather than the serpentine drive that I had traded for and thought it would make my life easier. LOL

Stainless brake lines are done. Now to take it apart and bench bleed the MC.

vin63 · 07-24-2019, 03:09 PM

Got the AC hoses routed and installed, so I was able to re-mount the grill, hopefully for the last time. LOL

**Android04** · 07-24-2019, 03:23 PM

Looks exceptional

vin63 · 08-07-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Android04

Looks exceptional

Thanks! I was able to finish up the interior AC installation and wiring, which allowed me to start wrapping up the interior (and finally got the bench seat out of my office. LOL)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFAYYGBvVug

66-PMD-GMC · 08-07-2019, 12:13 PM

Looks great!

vin63 · 08-20-2019, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Looks great!

Thanks! Just in case anyone is curious about how the Auto Custom Carpets floor mats fit in our trucks, I received these yesterday. The fit is great, but I still may use a rubber mat to help keep the carpet clean while I'm still trying to finish up this version of the build. The cool under dash courtesy light kit is from Ron Francis Wiring and is a reverse solenoid set up that is wired through the updated RFW headlight switch with the dome light.

66-PMD-GMC · 08-20-2019, 12:26 PM

I found a nice black rubber mat.
Fit is fantastic..
No carpet ever.

**Android04** · 08-20-2019, 02:06 PM

Looks good.

vin63 · 09-04-2019, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Android04

Looks good.

Thanks! I was able to do a couple of systems checks in preparation for getting this thing rolling again. Fuel system test and priming the oil system:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoimbyVTs1g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6TUdWORKPg

doobiebro · 09-11-2019, 11:34 AM

Love your build Vin63

Question, looking at one of your interior pics I see a hat holder bracket that mounts on your rear mirror. Where can I find one of those? thanx.

vin63 · 09-11-2019, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doobiebro

Love your build Vin63

Question, looking at one of your interior pics I see a hat holder bracket that mounts on your rear mirror. Where can I find one of those? thanx.

Thanks! You can usually find them at horse tack/equestrian supply retailers (we have a horse), or custom/lowrider parts suppliers.

vin63 · 09-14-2019, 07:37 PM

After replacing my old (20+ years old and several Pontiac builds) Tilton Pontiac starter that finally gave up the ghost with an IMI Hi Torque Performance Products starter (anytime I have to buy a new starter, I buy an IMI Hi Torque one), I hit the ignition switch today and voila! The Poncho C10 is alive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D2hfs0lWoI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIEahwxlHsE

66-PMD-GMC · 09-14-2019, 08:04 PM

Nice to see it alive...
What's the build time on it so far.. seems as if its been awhile..

vin63 · 09-14-2019, 08:12 PM

Thanks! Yep, it has been...11 years on the back burner. I built and ran a nitro Funny Car to set a Pontiac recored, restored a 63 Pontiac Tempest and Buick Riviera, and now a AA/Fuel Altered within that time frame. LOL

66-PMD-GMC · 09-14-2019, 11:21 PM

Nice work Vin.
Really hope to meet you soon, shake a hand and make a friend.
Steve's pontiac weekend is in 7 weeks. Hope you can make it..absolutely love your truck..
I'll be back on mine soon..

vin63 · 09-21-2019, 07:11 PM

Off the lift, out of my shop, and did a short test drive today. Friends coming over tomorrow to help me get the hood mounted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP23Qq2iPKg

vin63 · 09-21-2019, 07:24 PM

A couple more pics my photog buddy took...

10-16-2018, 07:25 PM	#2
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 618	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Uhhh, that is a gorgeous truck! You should be one proud papa!

04-23-2019, 04:36 PM	#4
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Too cool __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

07-10-2019, 11:35 AM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project The two least favorite parts of a hot rod build - AC hoses and brake lines - has had me procrastinating since returning from vacation a few weeks ago. Starting to map out hose routing and will be making some AC hoses here shortly. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-11-2019, 09:38 AM	#6
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project It's cool that you are running A/C... No pun intended.. I dont have any creature comforts planned for my trucks like that, but starting to have second thoughts. So, what compressor setup are you running? Doesn't look factory Pontiac. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

07-11-2019, 10:49 AM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Thanks! Yep, request from the wife after I decided on the ignition and fabricated the motor plate mount...ugh. The drive system ended up being way more complicated than expected. Because of the crank trigger and the front motor plate spacing in accommodating the serpentine drive, I had to fabricate all sorts of new spacers and adapters, etc. It's a Vintage Air kit. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-11-2019, 11:01 AM	#8
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project I have a friend who opted to go with genuine Pontiac power. He wants A/C and we're seeking original V-belt A/C parts. My prostreet/protouring truck will be a minimalist truck having only power steering. Being from the Phoenix area, heat isn't much of an issue to me... :-) __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

07-24-2019, 03:09 PM	#10
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Got the AC hoses routed and installed, so I was able to re-mount the grill, hopefully for the last time. LOL Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-24-2019, 03:23 PM	#11
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 364	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Looks exceptional

08-07-2019, 12:13 PM	#13
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Looks great! __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

08-20-2019, 12:26 PM	#15
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project I found a nice black rubber mat. Fit is fantastic.. No carpet ever. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

08-20-2019, 02:06 PM	#16
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 364	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Looks good.

09-11-2019, 11:34 AM	#18
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 688	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Love your build Vin63 Question, looking at one of your interior pics I see a hat holder bracket that mounts on your rear mirror. Where can I find one of those? thanx. __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

09-14-2019, 08:04 PM	#21
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Nice to see it alive... What's the build time on it so far.. seems as if its been awhile.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

09-14-2019, 08:12 PM	#22
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Thanks! Yep, it has been...11 years on the back burner. I built and ran a nitro Funny Car to set a Pontiac recored, restored a 63 Pontiac Tempest and Buick Riviera, and now a AA/Fuel Altered within that time frame. LOL __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes Last edited by vin63; 09-15-2019 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Typos

09-14-2019, 11:21 PM	#23
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project Nice work Vin. Really hope to meet you soon, shake a hand and make a friend. Steve's pontiac weekend is in 7 weeks. Hope you can make it..absolutely love your truck.. I'll be back on mine soon.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac



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09-21-2019, 07:24 PM	#25
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Intro and Some Photos of my '63 Project A couple more pics my photog buddy took... Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

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