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'63GENIII · 03-21-2015, 09:01 PM

So after a short affair, I came back to my true love. Don't know what you have till it's gone, right? Without holding any grudges, she fired right up when I pulled her out of storage a couple of days ago. I've come to the conclusion that I have to put some time into this relationship (and money) for a good outcome. Got a few ideas that will hopefully make her my semi - daily driver.
That said here's my re - introduction. Looking forward to being back reading the forums and possibly being able to contribute again.

**Palf70Step** · 03-21-2015, 09:30 PM

Welcome back aboard

'63GENIII · 03-21-2015, 09:32 PM

Useless without pics

spacedebris · 03-21-2015, 11:54 PM

sweet truck. I love 4x4 stepsides.

mattbert56 · 03-22-2015, 12:06 AM

Glad to see your back. Nice truck!

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spacedebris

sweet truck. I love 4x4 stepsides.

Its taken a little time to grow on me (at first I wanted a long fleet) but now I love it. Long step no less!

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mattbert56

Glad to see your back. Nice truck!

Thanks Matt, yours is pretty cool as well. Love the color! Sorry I couldn't help with the TC. Got jammed up with too much at work.

mattbert56 · 03-22-2015, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Thanks Matt, yours is pretty cool as well. Love the color! Sorry I couldn't help with the TC. Got jammed up with too much at work.

No worries man I'm just having new bearings pressed in and just going to run it. Keeping my eyes peeled for another one. Glad you are warming up to your truck. There alot of fun to drive. All the looks ya get make it sweeter.

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 01:33 AM

Is yours divorced or married?

**Captainfab** · 03-22-2015, 01:34 AM

Happy to see you back

mattbert56 · 03-22-2015, 01:36 AM

Divorced. Looks like this

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Happy to see you back

Thanks Captain, I was always lurking and I just couldn't stand to see you guys having all that fun to yourselves!

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 02:10 AM

Yep that looks familiar right down to the rubber bushings and the support bracket in the background. Mine's on the floor in the garage and I swear it's got it out for my big toe! Not sure if you're ever down this way but if you are, pm me. I'm sure we can work something out for the sake of avoiding future broken toes.

mattbert56 · 03-22-2015, 02:24 AM

san Carlos huh.... I may be dowm there sooner rather than later. I need to re evaluate my financial sittiation. (It's pay week for me this week

) and I'm sure after that we could work out a deal to get that toe stubbed out of your garge. Ha.

**TJ's Chevy** · 03-22-2015, 11:12 AM

Nice to see ya back and the truck looks happy not being locked up in prison.

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 12:02 PM

It does look kind of happy. I was trying to convince myself that it was on sabtical (I think that's what the smart people call it) after working hard all its life. When it fired up first crank though, I knew it was anxious to get paroled! Lol

61K10 · 03-22-2015, 01:01 PM

also glad you're back! we need more 4x4 stuff on here and Matt has a good build going.

WhippinSaw · 03-22-2015, 02:14 PM

Nice to see another 63 long step, beautiful truck, the 4x4 option really gives it character.
more Pics?

**argonaut** · 03-22-2015, 03:33 PM

Welcome back!

**aerotruk63** · 03-22-2015, 08:51 PM

Looks great, never get tired of looking at a 63. Now according to the parts books there is an early and late version. What style of drag link do you have?

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Looks great, never get tired of looking at a 63. Now according to the parts books there is an early and late version. What style of drag link do you have?

Aw man Norm, you're killin me, and just when I thought that I knew what I needed to know about this truck! Ok, drag link is the one across the axle or from the pitman to the knuckle? The front axle is a '73 3/4 ton Chevy swap. I would like to know the difference though.

'63GENIII · 03-22-2015, 09:08 PM

61K10, WhippinSaw and Jason, thanks!

Jason, last time I was here, I don't remember you having a herd?

Looks like there are at least 4 here in Cali. Good to see them semi local!

WhippinSaw · 03-23-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Looks great, never get tired of looking at a 63. Now according to the parts books there is an early and late version. What style of drag link do you have?

Hey aerotruk63, I was told a while back when ordering a replacement radiator, I had a pre april 63, how do you tell by the drag link?
Thanks

**aerotruk63** · 03-23-2015, 08:21 PM

Ok, left over memory fart. I apologize
According to the parts book 62 had an early and late model Steering Connecting Rods.
61-early 62 shared the same Rod. Tubular Rod with Studs (which I had on my 62 K10)
62 later had a Rod of it's own. Solid Rod with Studs
63-66 all shared the same Rod but different part number than late 62.

RANDY COX · 03-23-2015, 08:36 PM

Glad to see your back and I've always like your Truck...

03-21-2015, 09:01 PM	#1
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	The red truck is back So after a short affair, I came back to my true love. Don't know what you have till it's gone, right? Without holding any grudges, she fired right up when I pulled her out of storage a couple of days ago. I've come to the conclusion that I have to put some time into this relationship (and money) for a good outcome. Got a few ideas that will hopefully make her my semi - daily driver. That said here's my re - introduction. Looking forward to being back reading the forums and possibly being able to contribute again. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-21-2015, 09:30 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: The red truck is back Welcome back aboard __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-21-2015, 09:32 PM	#3
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: The red truck is back Useless without pics Attached Images __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-21-2015, 11:54 PM	#4
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: The red truck is back sweet truck. I love 4x4 stepsides. __________________ 1960 c30 Apache Panel w/ '95 cummins bt6 turbo diesel (work in progress) NOTE: due to photobucket trying to extort money my photos are temporarily unavailable. currently looking for alternative to fix issue. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523009

03-22-2015, 12:06 AM	#5
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: The red truck is back Glad to see your back. Nice truck! __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

03-22-2015, 01:33 AM	#9
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: The red truck is back Is yours divorced or married? __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-22-2015, 01:34 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: The red truck is back Happy to see you back __________________ 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

03-22-2015, 01:36 AM	#11
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: The red truck is back Divorced. Looks like this Attached Images __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

03-22-2015, 02:10 AM	#13
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: The red truck is back Yep that looks familiar right down to the rubber bushings and the support bracket in the background. Mine's on the floor in the garage and I swear it's got it out for my big toe! Not sure if you're ever down this way but if you are, pm me. I'm sure we can work something out for the sake of avoiding future broken toes. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-22-2015, 02:24 AM	#14
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: The red truck is back san Carlos huh.... I may be dowm there sooner rather than later. I need to re evaluate my financial sittiation. (It's pay week for me this week ) and I'm sure after that we could work out a deal to get that toe stubbed out of your garge. Ha. __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

03-22-2015, 11:12 AM	#15
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: The red truck is back Nice to see ya back and the truck looks happy not being locked up in prison. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

03-22-2015, 12:02 PM	#16
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: The red truck is back It does look kind of happy. I was trying to convince myself that it was on sabtical (I think that's what the smart people call it) after working hard all its life. When it fired up first crank though, I knew it was anxious to get paroled! Lol __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-22-2015, 01:01 PM	#17
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: The red truck is back also glad you're back! we need more 4x4 stuff on here and Matt has a good build going. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

03-22-2015, 02:14 PM	#18
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: The red truck is back Nice to see another 63 long step, beautiful truck, the 4x4 option really gives it character. more Pics? __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.

03-22-2015, 03:33 PM	#19
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: The red truck is back Welcome back! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!



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03-22-2015, 08:51 PM	#20
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: The red truck is back Looks great, never get tired of looking at a 63. Now according to the parts books there is an early and late version. What style of drag link do you have? __________________ 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

03-22-2015, 09:08 PM	#22
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: The red truck is back 61K10, WhippinSaw and Jason, thanks! Jason, last time I was here, I don't remember you having a herd? Looks like there are at least 4 here in Cali. Good to see them semi local! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-23-2015, 08:21 PM	#24
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: The red truck is back Ok, left over memory fart. I apologize According to the parts book 62 had an early and late model Steering Connecting Rods. 61-early 62 shared the same Rod. Tubular Rod with Studs (which I had on my 62 K10) 62 later had a Rod of it's own. Solid Rod with Studs 63-66 all shared the same Rod but different part number than late 62. __________________ 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

03-23-2015, 08:36 PM	#25
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: The red truck is back Glad to see your back and I've always like your Truck... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

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