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Posted: 8/11/2019 6:53:47 PM EDT

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Just picked it up at the window tinter, guy even put my BFL back on.

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Posted: 8/13/2019 11:51:07 AM EDT

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So nice.

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Posted: 8/31/2019 10:39:17 PM EDT

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Last weekend I bought a couple of more trucks.

First I bought this.

It’s a wrecked ‘71 GMC that was wrecked shortly after being redone. It has a complete new black LMC interior that will go in the red ‘70 Chevy.

I also bought this.

It’s a 1963 Chevy with a really cool patina. It will get all of the mechanical pieces out of the wrecked ‘71 GMC. 5 bolt rearend, 5 bolt front disk brakes, power brake booster and master cylinder, power steering and the 350/350 engine transmission combo. It will also get the same lowering components I used on the ‘70 except I will do my own C notch and not use the worthless “bolt in” kit. I’ve already snagged a set of slightly used 20” tires in the same sizes I used on the ‘70. I’m hoping to luck into a buy on a set of 20” wheels.

I plan to build the ‘63 this winter and hopefully drive it to a few shows and resell it next spring. I’ll start a thread on it when I start it.

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Posted: 9/3/2019 1:13:20 PM EDT

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Saweeeet

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Posted: 9/3/2019 1:53:46 PM EDT

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Very cool thread.

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Posted: 9/3/2019 2:01:24 PM EDT

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Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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Posted: 9/6/2019 12:07:49 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By RobertL:
I plan to build the ‘63 this winter and hopefully drive it to a few shows and resell it next spring. I’ll start a thread on it when I start it.

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Man, you should keep it and do a resto-mod on it.
I dig the patina.

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Posted: 9/6/2019 8:08:48 AM EDT

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Man, you should keep it and do a resto-mod on it.
I dig the patina.

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That’s essentially what I’ll do, except for the keeping it part. It will get lowered 4/5 and have the V8, automatic, power steering and power brakes out of the wrecked ‘71. I won’t change anything on the outside and the interior will just get the seat reupholstered.

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Posted: 9/6/2019 9:54:58 AM EDT

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How does a '63 Chevy in MO still have rockers?

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Posted: 9/6/2019 10:13:07 AM EDT

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It came out of barn around Herman. It’s showing 80,000 miles that I assume are original. One rocker has a little Swiss cheese, but the other is about perfect. I’m not touching a thing on the body, thankfully!

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Posted: 9/6/2019 10:13:19 AM EDT

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What is the purpose of the C-notch?

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Posted: 9/6/2019 12:52:38 PM EDT

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It’s a notch in the bottom of the frame directly above the rear axle. When you lower the truck, the C notch keeps the axle from hitting the frame if the suspension bottoms out.

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Posted: 9/6/2019 7:09:11 PM EDT

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A cool and useful family legacy.
Good on you OP.

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