'63 C10 daily driver

[Yelcamino]

I finally had TWO full days to work on my '63 and I actually got a lot done...

Before installing the front Muscle Bar, I had to make a pair of 1/2" spacers so the bar would clear the lower corner of the PS adapter bracket. After making spacers, I still felt compelled to trim the lower corner a bit.





Once that was done, I installed the Muscle Bar and I now have a complete front suspension.



Last Friday, some guys from work came by and we lifted the bed off so I could get going on the rear suspension.



After getting the first notch cut out and bolted in, I went ahead and welded it in for good measure.



One down, one to go.





Checking for fit and marking it for the cut...



Two done! Next up is the control arm cross member.



It's starting to look pretty good!

[WTRacing]

great updates, notch looks good

[Yelcamino]

After work today I finished installing the rear trailing arm bracket.



And since I was on a roll, I installed the rest of the suspension (except for the shocks and panhard bar) and rear end.





Of course I had to test the air bags to make sure they work...

Ready to roll!



Ready to show!



The ridetech kit gave it a 10" drop from stock!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

LOL, I haven't heard that term before when referencing these trucks...is it a reference to the A piller that you can "knock your knees on" when getting in/out of the truck?

That is correct

[Yelcamino]

I know it's been a while but I've made some progress...

I finally got the rear ridetech ride height sensors installed.



I made all the hard lines and ran them from the MC, line lock and proportioning valve to each corner.



I fit the ididit steering column and got the steering functional. Once I get the column to firewall seal, I'll remove the column, install the seal, and then put it all back together - hopefully to stay.



In answer to your questions about attaching the hydroboost to the pedal. Not hard at all. The link that came with the kit was about 2 inches too short. I called Hydratech and they sent me a longer link. Not really a problem so anyone interested in a hydroboost, just make sure you get the 3.75" link on the rod end and you should be good to go.



I think the next big job I'll tackle is the wiring. With that in mind I started pulling out the old harnesses so I can get started on the new stuff.

[SparkyRnD]

this is a great build, and can't wait to see it on the tracks next year. We had a customer contact us with the same style truck to build a radiator for it, that is making a PT style build as well. Looks like these are gaining popularity!

[Yelcamino]

It's been a while since I last posted. It turns out I won't have my truck on the road by the first of the year, but that's ok, it will be much better if I put a little more effort into it. On top of that, we're having a 40x40 shop built behind our house. That's going to slow me down some but it will be worth it!

Here's what's been going on...

I got the Vintage Air system...



Had some interior parts powder coated...




Got the Dakota Digital VHX gauge cluster...



Ordered a bunch of small stuff from Brother's Trucks...



a pair of rockers...



because...



and a rear mount fuel tank...



Finally got the panhard bar mount made and installed along with the panhard bar...



A guy down the street from me had one of these trucks and sold it some years ago but still had a pair of chrome Goodmark bumpers, brackets, a Lecarra steering wheel, and adapter, which I bought for $250!



I don't like the rear upper shock mounts I made, so last week I cut out some new pieces and I'm going to weld them up and install them over the Christmas holiday.



I also had to have the front of the frame straightened. The truck had obviously been in a wreck and once I set the new front bumper on, it was apparent that the frame wasn't straight. Fortunately for me, my neighbor is the frame guy at the local Ford dealership so getting the frame straight was just a matter of loading it up on the trailer and bringing it to the shop. Oh, and I finally found a straight grille from a guy in Oregon (right now it's at the powder coat shop getting a face lift).

Here it is with the new front bumper and grill...



The core support is rusted to the point that it's broke in two on the passenger side. Since I needed a radiator (and now a core support), I ordered one from AutoRad Radiators, which includes an aluminum core support. The down side is it will take about 12 weeks for it to arrive at my door.

While I wait for that, I'm going to install the rockers, clean the interior, sand it down and give it a coat of semi-gloss black and then start to put the interior back together.

[eric1967]

Very cool build. Keep the updates coming.

[Mike Holleman]

Like where your going with this Herb. Gonna make a fun dailey driver. Ask me how I know.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

Like where your going with this Herb. Gonna make a fun dailey driver. Ask me how I know.
Mike

Oh I know how Mike! Your truck was the inspiration for me to start looking for one of my own.

[aps63]

Awesome job so far, NEW shop!!!! I'm jealous.
Are you planning on boxing in the frame?

[454bug]

Hey Herb,

Merry Christmas! You've got another great project!

Man, you really were lucky to find a home with a good size garage... and still have room to build your shop!

It looks like I will have to buy land about 30 miles from my job to be able to have what I had in Louisiana... The lots in these neighborhood developments in the Houston area are just too small and congested... I am REALLY missing my 50'x60' shop I had in Louisiana...

This is going to make a really cool daily driver!

[Yelcamino]

Awesome job so far, NEW shop!!!! I'm jealous.
Are you planning on boxing in the frame?

No plans to box the frame except for the C-notch because I want to put a receiver hitch on it. I figure a little extra strength in that area can't hurt.

[Yelcamino]

Hey Herb,

Merry Christmas! You've got another great project!

Man, you really were lucky to find a home with a good size garage... and still have room to build your shop!

It looks like I will have to buy land about 30 miles from my job to be able to have what I had in Louisiana... The lots in these neighborhood developments in the Houston area are just too small and congested... I am REALLY missing my 50'x60' shop I had in Louisiana...

This is going to make a really cool daily driver!

Merry Christmas to you too Ray! My wife and I have wanted a house with a little bit of land and no HOA or restrictions and we found it. So now I get a shop. Of course it won't be as big as I want it to be, but it'll still be a lot better than what I have (and have had in the past).

Once I get the rockers in I can really start moving since I all ready have most of the parts. I'm looking forward to my new daily ride!

[John Wright]

Nice progress can't wait to see what all you get done over the holidays...Merry Christmas.

[73z-6sp]

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[Yelcamino]

Merry Christmas to you guys as well!

No progress today, but yesterday I removed the passenger side door and stripped it down so I can clean up the pieces and install the new felts and seals.





I also removed the windshield. I'm surprised how solid the metal is. It just needs to be cleaned, have a protective coating put on, and reinstall the windshield with a new seal.



I'm off work the rest of the week so hopefully I don't get lazy!

[Yelcamino]

This is gonna be sweet! Im really liking what you have done so far. I hope you keep the paint as is. But its your truck and it'll be cool regardless!
Merry Christmas!

Thanks and I'm trying to keep the paint just the way it is. Unfortunately, there may end up being some primer spots before it's done.

[Yelcamino]

This is gonna be sweet! Im really liking what you have done so far. I hope you keep the paint as is. But its your truck and it'll be cool regardless!
Merry Christmas!

Thanks and I'm trying to keep the paint just the way it is. Unfortunately, there may end up being some primer spots before it's done.

[mooseknuckles]

lookin good man...