Great job Boat. We miss you on the boards, stop by sometime and give us some of your knowledge. Another quality home restoration by Gibson63/Boat. Let’s get started, here we go.......a little this-an-that!,
Am I the only one sketched out when the lower control arms look like they're about to slide off the wooden block? Good info tho, I just bought the same CPP kit, but they didn't include instructions on mine, so this video was a huge help for me! keep up the good work!
So glad to hear the truck is going to your dad. There is no way to put a dollar value on the quality of your work. You leave no stone unturned. Oh, and put me on the waiting list for a t-shirt!
You probably dont give a shit but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Jagger Nolan i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
First time I mocked up my front suspension, I stacked all kinds of heavy stuff on the engine crossmember so I could get the control arms close enough to bolt up the spindles...you're method is much simpler...I'm doing that when it's time for final assembly...excellent idea...🖖🏿😎👍🏿
Just purchased a 1966 shortbed stepside thank you for making this video. They will help me every step of the way with all the things I want to do to her!
I've been working on cars and trucks ( Chevys) mostly since i was a boy. I had a 64 Chevy short step side, from Texas solid!! I'm a perfectionist and I'm Really impressed with the work you Do. Great Job!! I Get a lot of injoyment watching. I Got me a 84 4x4 short bed from Montana I'm getting on shortly. They got nice bodys from Montana never had one from there. Your a Good Man Building that truck for your Dad. Beautiful!!!
Very nicely done and it looks much better than new !! Great idea using the "dead man" to the ceiling. Just finished the same process on my 57 210 Sport Coupe. Need to compress the springs on the 57 since the lower A Frame is almost vertical when the relaxed spring goes in and I have a high "pitched" ceiling.
Love the builds! I always look forward to your work. Very clean as well! Maybe one day I’ll have the guts to pull apart the “Tennessee Stud” that’s my 69 GTO.
My oldest brother had a 69 Goat when I was in high school. The Goat had the 400cid (6.6L) with Auto trans, with the tick tock tach on the double ram functional hood and the Big Rubber front bumper with the vacuum head lite door's the posi rear end 4:11 gears. Black buckets black GTO interior with the full gauge option. The color was a light metallic blue from the factory. The only thing that I have left from my brother's GTO is the Hurst His/Her's auto floor shifter. I wanted that Goat so much but my brother sold it to a friend of mine that graduated with me Eddy let the Goat set for many years at his folks before he sold it. The two men that bought the Goat walk away very happy indeed... I always wanted to own one when they were not so much $$$$ but now it's impossible for me they cost way too much to own now $$$$... Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
That's great you can get the springs seated without having to use a spring compressor, I hate those things. Keep up the good work, you have a great channel!
YOu do such amazing work.. i'm thinking about picking up a 59 but am a little worried by the cab corners, your channel is helping me make a decision on it. PS that was sketchy when he was jacking up the A arm and it almost came of the block ;)
I love working on cars and it helps me to watch your videos I like seeing you work on them vehicles in your garage I'm inspired to do more keep up the videos keep em coming thanks and I agree with the other guy I think you should get tee shirts that says ok here we go again with a truck or car logo doing machanic or body work on them you could make some money off of them becouse I would defiantly buy them from you anyway bro good job
Question for Gibson.... When you put on the new 2-1/2in. Drop spindles, and disc brakes, did it require to change from 15 in. Wheels to a larger wheel ? Thank you....
What did you use to paint the frame? Do you have a video I need to paint my 85 frame. It’s in perfect condition with light surface rust and I want to keep it that way.
I learned more from this guy's video than all the others combined. I am hooked. I have a '63 GMC Custom. Do you hire out. Austin is nice this time of year.
Did you have any issue with lower control arm shafts. I’m assuming you should be able to twist them freely when you have 100 pounds of torque on them but I can’t seem to do both
Steve it looks great!!! Your work is second to no one. It's still early, but have you given any thought to the rim size and style yet??? The work your cranking out of this single bay shop is mind blowing!!! You sure added to my Sunday... thanks!!!! "w.w."
Yup installed new 2 1/2" drop spindles on my 61 with front discs!! Best thing I ever did to that old truck!! Also converted my old roller bearings to to tapered!! A win win!!
Love the videos, will be subscribing! You should start putting links in description so we can see what parts you're using and prices, regardless awesome job with the trucks!
Great vid. I have a 1963 chevy suburban k10 with a 292. I would love to put disc brakes on it. Not sure of the year i need for the front axle swap it has 3.73 gears. Keep them coming!
Try to find a Chevy K10 67 through 72 if I remember correctly the front disc break system should bolt right up to your truck. Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
how did you prep the frame for paint. What did you use for rust remover, grease,grim and dirt. What was the black coating you used. Im at this stage on my chevy c10 1962.
Gibs has talked about this in many post and other videos it would only take some searching then read the post on the frame prepping Gibs has done in the past lots of good information you just need to spend some time looking for what you want. Hope this helps my friend. Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
Looks like I've got the exact same kit as you man. Seems like you've got the same VERY long brake hoses too. You get new hoses or route them another way?
Hey quick question. Where are you finding all the torque specs for the crossmember to frame rail bolts? I have the shop manual for my 63 and it only specs the “crossmember to frame” at 60-80 lbs. it does not say for the crossmember to lower frame rail. Do you know where more detailed diagrams and specs can be found? What did you use for torque on crossmember to lower frame rail? I also have the factory assembly manual but it dosent show. Help?! Edit: I should clarify 60-80 lbs is crossmember to side of frame, the lower frame rail I believe is higher? I bought all new grade 8 and installed yesterday.
Juday Hajri suspension and brake system came from early classic enterprises I found several sheets for the torque on the 67-72 Chevy truck forum good information there
Mr Gibson...I have a 66 C10 BBW truck that I am working on and want to do the same lowering as you...Would you mind sharing part numbers and vendors of what you purchased for you truck. I appreciate your help.
Great video man! Glad to see you decided to go with the disc brake conversion. I'm doing the same thing to my 66 F-250. How did you get everything so clean and what kind of paint are you using? Nice work!!
Great channel and great job on your projects. Did you happen to take measurements of your frame to the ground for the front end before you installed the drop spindles and new springs (like you did for the rear drop)?
@@Gibson63. That's great! Hey if you ever get a second, and you can find it on the wall again, I would really appreciate the measurement. I forgot to take those measurements before I blew apart my '61 and now I'm at a crossroads with putting back together. No worries is you don't have the time. Thanks again for the videos.
On the video of installing the suspension on the 63, where di got get the torque specs and what were they? It would be a good idea to tell viewers who's materials you are using as welland your thoughts on them. His videos all the same
Jim Miranda I order 2 new lower Control arms because the original ones were cracked and rusted through, The upper control arm bushings were pretty easy to take out with some help on a vice and a good ratchet
I am at the same point on my 66 C10 restoration. PO never greased anything and the seals/bearings cut into the spindle. No one makes drum spindles. :( I have watched a few of your videos. What you accomplish in a couple hrs takes me 20.
I’m working on the same front suspension and steering on my 78 K5 2WD any idea on where I can find all the torque specs? I don’t have the chasis service manual for the truck so I’m looking for anything online if possible. Thanks and great videos btw!
Go into any Auto Parts Store or go On Line look for the year you need get the Chevrolet Chilton's Repaire Manual. I have one from back in the day (35+ years ago) it's the Chevrolet Truck 64-74 Chilton's Repair Manual. I believe I've seen some at Advance Auto Parts Store but not sure what year they have now? Hope this helps even though it's late it may help other young Wrencher's 🔧 Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
It seems Gibs has done at least two 63 C10's his Red 63 C10 Custom and his brother's or I should say Gibs Dad's truck now, the Blue 63 C10 and Gibs did some work on his brother's Chevy 59 Apache. Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
I know this one goes back awhile, but do you remember where you got your brake lines? I am doing the same set up. Manual disc/drum. No booster. I called In-line Tube and they have brake line kits for power disc or manual drum with dual M/C. Still searching but figured I would ask just in case.
@@Gibson63. I think I looked there too. I may end up getting the kit for disc conversion that is used for power brakes and hope there is enough slack in the coils in the lines for the MC that I can re bend them to fit. Thanks for getting back again to my questions.
Great job Boat. We miss you on the boards, stop by sometime and give us some of your knowledge. Another quality home restoration by Gibson63/Boat. Let’s get started, here we go.......a little this-an-that!,
Tony V I do check in every now and then thanks for watching
Am I the only one sketched out when the lower control arms look like they're about to slide off the wooden block? Good info tho, I just bought the same CPP kit, but they didn't include instructions on mine, so this video was a huge help for me! keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching man
One of the best channels around! Thank you for posting.
Another thing gibson63 I realy like how your videos are clean and not foul it's good for all viewers I give a big thumbs up
I think we need some "Okay here we go" T-Shirts :)
MrFakit my son has been working on some shirts actually
I agree I'd buy one or two
@@Gibson63. I want 2 or 3 of them when your ready to sell them please let me know will ya
Sign me up for a Here We Go tee! Keep up the good work on your videos!
@@donaldford2519
Could not agree more. :)
Just started reassembly on a 65. Your videos are going to be a great help. Thank you. Im a retired framing carpenter.
So glad to hear the truck is going to your dad. There is no way to put a dollar value on the quality of your work. You leave no stone unturned. Oh, and put me on the waiting list for a t-shirt!
Ok, so I’m two years late. But this is exactly what I needed. Just going to pick up my 63 C10 today actually and this is exactly what we’ll be doing.
You probably dont give a shit but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Hank Javion instablaster =)
@Jagger Nolan i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now.
I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
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Thanks so much you really help me out !
@Hank Javion you are welcome :D
First time I mocked up my front suspension, I stacked all kinds of heavy stuff on the engine crossmember so I could get the control arms close enough to bolt up the spindles...you're method is much simpler...I'm doing that when it's time for final assembly...excellent idea...🖖🏿😎👍🏿
Just purchased a 1966 shortbed stepside thank you for making this video. They will help me every step of the way with all the things I want to do to her!
you make it look easy. Nice tip on the brace to ceiling.
I've been working on cars and trucks ( Chevys) mostly since i was a boy. I had a 64 Chevy short step side, from Texas solid!! I'm a perfectionist and I'm Really impressed with the work you Do. Great Job!! I Get a lot of injoyment watching. I Got me a 84 4x4 short bed from Montana I'm getting on shortly. They got nice bodys from Montana never had one from there. Your a Good Man Building that truck for your Dad. Beautiful!!!
God truly gifted you with an amazing talent to build. 👍
Nice work! I used that method to hold the front frame down when I did my Nova front clip too. Makes the job a lot easier. I enjoy your channel.
Great work. I really like the frame you put up to keep frame down as putting springs in.
Thank you again for the videos on this build. They are so informative. I am going to "borrow" some of your methods for sure!
murphragous thanks for watching
I can't wait for your next video! I just enjoy them so much! Thanks for your hard work!
You do good work my friend 😎👍
This is great even though I am a year late!! Sir, you are a great help to ME. MANY THANKS,
Very nicely done and it looks much better than new !! Great idea using the "dead man" to the ceiling. Just finished the same process on my 57 210 Sport Coupe. Need to compress the springs on the 57 since the lower A Frame is almost vertical when the relaxed spring goes in and I have a high "pitched" ceiling.
Great idea if there is No Motor in .
I’ve taken out Springs before.
Well done, that Eastwood Chassis Black in nice paint. That S on the steering box almost looks like a Studebaker S.
Stands for "Saginaw" GM's gear division in Michigan I believe.
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
I would say Power Steering Next W/ new Steering Column.
Great channel!! You've proved that as longest we got the tools, we can do it at home.
The most important thing you overlooked. You still need the knowledge to do these jobs.
still need the knowledge to do those jobs.
You, my friend are a steely eyed missile man.....my Sunday is now complete.
Tobeythebeagle Thanks man, with in the last week I decided to build this truck for my dad
@@Gibson63. THAT'S RIGHT MY FRIEND 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Beautiful work señor
Love the builds! I always look forward to your work. Very clean as well! Maybe one day I’ll have the guts to pull apart the “Tennessee Stud” that’s my 69 GTO.
My oldest brother had a 69 Goat when I was in high school. The Goat had the 400cid (6.6L) with Auto trans, with the tick tock tach on the double ram functional hood and the Big Rubber front bumper with the vacuum head lite door's the posi rear end 4:11 gears. Black buckets black GTO interior with the full gauge option. The color was a light metallic blue from the factory. The only thing that I have left from my brother's GTO is the Hurst His/Her's auto floor shifter. I wanted that Goat so much but my brother sold it to a friend of mine that graduated with me Eddy let the Goat set for many years at his folks before he sold it. The two men that bought the Goat walk away very happy indeed... I always wanted to own one when they were not so much $$$$ but now it's impossible for me they cost way too much to own now $$$$...
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
Parabéns meu amigo ótimo trabalho
Nice clean install.
Well done bro. Your work is inspiring.
That's great you can get the springs seated without having to use a spring compressor, I hate those things. Keep up the good work, you have a great channel!
Busted a few knuckles with them...
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
Bery good bro
great series of videos. Thanks
Need to do this to my C-10. Thanks for the inspiration and post.
Repairs to front brakes 63 c10 truck HELP
Lookin good man!
It’s gonna make a nice truck.
Thanks for your time and your knowledge!💪💯
I love it I have been using it for about three years now and would not know how to function with out it.
YOu do such amazing work.. i'm thinking about picking up a 59 but am a little worried by the cab corners, your channel is helping me make a decision on it. PS that was sketchy when he was jacking up the A arm and it almost came of the block ;)
I wish I had all your mechanical knowledge.
I love working on cars and it helps me to watch your videos I like seeing you work on them vehicles in your garage I'm inspired to do more keep up the videos keep em coming thanks and I agree with the other guy I think you should get tee shirts that says ok here we go again with a truck or car logo doing machanic or body work on them you could make some money off of them becouse I would defiantly buy them from you anyway bro good job
Donald Ford I’ve already got a couple shirts made up with that same logo and my pickup truck just haven’t gotten up yet thanks for watching
Thanks, that exactly what I needed, Have the same kit. Awesome work as usual.
tweb66 where did you get the kit?
Looks great. Very nice.
Great job love the videos
Great to watch, many thanks.
Makes me want one!
Nice work 👏👏👏
Question for Gibson.... When you put on the new 2-1/2in. Drop spindles, and disc brakes, did it require to change from 15 in. Wheels to a larger wheel ? Thank you....
I’d like to know this as well...
I'm also looking for an answer..working on 65 c10 6 lug..wanna keep stock 15 inch wheels
@@fernandofernandez3154: Get on the 67-72 Chevy truck.com lots of info that will help you out immensely.
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
Looking good Gibson.
wiley gailey Thanks
Just one question Did you have to buy a different lower Arm to make ever thing work with the disc brake spindles
What did you use to paint the frame? Do you have a video I need to paint my 85 frame. It’s in perfect condition with light surface rust and I want to keep it that way.
I learned more from this guy's video than all the others combined. I am hooked. I have a '63 GMC Custom. Do you hire out. Austin is nice this time of year.
Who comes here to thumbs down these videos? Salty ford owners?
Buen video!!!
Mad skills-
You do awesome work, great video quality also, my 63 C10 is a rat rod compared to yours, somebody did some really poor bodywork on it before I got it.
Gibson when you coming back to you tube? I love your truck videos it inspired me to not give up on mine! I miss seeing new videos! Hopefully soon!
I’ll be back soon just got another project in the garage
Nice !
Great video brother!
jeff lindsey thanks
@@Gibson63. oh my gosh it was perfect 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I too have done this back in the late 1980’
WITH My 66’ SWB
Did you have any issue with lower control arm shafts.
I’m assuming you should be able to twist them freely when you have 100 pounds of torque on them but I can’t seem to do both
Videos very informative 😎✌️👌👍🏿
A+A+ Work
Do you have a video of installing the all front to back break lines?
I have a 72 GMC short bed for your next videos HAha , But ill take 4 shirts too !!!!! Hear in east Tenn!!!!
Steve it looks great!!! Your work is second to no one. It's still early, but have you given any thought to the rim size and style yet??? The work your cranking out of this single bay shop is mind blowing!!! You sure added to my Sunday... thanks!!!! "w.w."
Holleran Properties thanks for watching still haven’t made a decision on wheels
@@Gibson63. yes you done a great Job ..
Tasteful...
Yup installed new 2 1/2" drop spindles on my 61 with front discs!! Best thing I ever did to that old truck!! Also converted my old roller bearings to to tapered!! A win win!!
Where do you get your rebuild parts and especially brake master cylinder and proportioning valve?
Love the videos, will be subscribing! You should start putting links in description so we can see what parts you're using and prices, regardless awesome job with the trucks!
Daniel Powell _ I’d love to know where to get these parts
@@djmrvip: Classic Auto or Early Classic 👌... And Gibs has used other's as well...
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
I’ve bought my parts from - LMC-or CPP(classic performance products ) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 great Service
Great Work, do you have a torque table?
Any problems using drop spindles with regular sized springs?
Idk about you Gibby but I would out a piece of chain around the frame and the spring just for safety sake.
Great vid. I have a 1963 chevy suburban k10 with a 292. I would love to put disc brakes on it. Not sure of the year i need for the front axle swap it has 3.73 gears. Keep them coming!
Try to find a Chevy K10 67 through 72 if I remember correctly the front disc break system should bolt right up to your truck.
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
any chance i get a parts list? Just picked up a 65 C-20 and lost where to start
Ordered all my parts through early classic enterprise
What do you set your torch wrench to when tightening the upper and lower control arms and the u bolts too and also spindle tighten torch?
I found all the torque specs online for the Chevy C 10 pick up trucks just don’t remember where
how did you prep the frame for paint. What did you use for rust remover, grease,grim and dirt. What was the black coating you used. Im at this stage on my chevy c10 1962.
Gibs has talked about this in many post and other videos it would only take some searching then read the post on the frame prepping Gibs has done in the past lots of good information you just need to spend some time looking for what you want. Hope this helps my friend.
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
What drop spindles did you use and did you replace upper and lower arms if so why could you have used original ones
What size bolts did you use for the dust shield?
where do you buy all your suspension parts from? and body panels i'm working on a 66 c10 right now and love your channel has helped alot
Gibs has stated in past videos he buys some parts from Early Classic.
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
Wish you buy a 67 C10 so I could watch you build it. Lol.
I would love to find a 67-72. used to own one if I could catch a good deal I sure would pick one up
@@Gibson63. I have 72’ working on it ....
waaay great job!!! why is are the control arms so stiff? just curious..
larry
Hi nice video👍🏿
What kit you used for the convertion?
Looks like I've got the exact same kit as you man. Seems like you've got the same VERY long brake hoses too. You get new hoses or route them another way?
Hey quick question. Where are you finding all the torque specs for the crossmember to frame rail bolts? I have the shop manual for my 63 and it only specs the “crossmember to frame” at 60-80 lbs. it does not say for the crossmember to lower frame rail. Do you know where more detailed diagrams and specs can be found? What did you use for torque on crossmember to lower frame rail? I also have the factory assembly manual but it dosent show. Help?! Edit: I should clarify 60-80 lbs is crossmember to side of frame, the lower frame rail I believe is higher? I bought all new grade 8 and installed yesterday.
Just Google bolt size torque specs and your all good...
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
I enjoyed watching your videos. Can you please share from where did you buy the suspension system, and the brake system, torque settings?thanks
Juday Hajri suspension and brake system came from early classic enterprises I found several sheets for the torque on the 67-72 Chevy truck forum good information there
Most instructions come with Torque sequence
Mr Gibson...I have a 66 C10 BBW truck that I am working on and want to do the same lowering as you...Would you mind sharing part numbers and vendors of what you purchased for you truck. I appreciate your help.
I put an 86 C10 k-member and disc brakes on my 67. Oh and I’ll never put springs in one of those trucks ever again. Pain in the butt
Classic Parts don’t sell that kit anymore, just looked it up online
Great video man! Glad to see you decided to go with the disc brake conversion. I'm doing the same thing to my 66 F-250. How did you get everything so clean and what kind of paint are you using? Nice work!!
William Lane Chassis black from Eastwood and a single stage on firewall
Looks beautiful 👍🏻
Great channel and great job on your projects. Did you happen to take measurements of your frame to the ground for the front end before you installed the drop spindles and new springs (like you did for the rear drop)?
Yes did take measurements before I started wrote them on the wall somewhere in the garage lol ..thanks for watching
@@Gibson63. That's great! Hey if you ever get a second, and you can find it on the wall again, I would really appreciate the measurement. I forgot to take those measurements before I blew apart my '61 and now I'm at a crossroads with putting back together. No worries is you don't have the time. Thanks again for the videos.
Gibson I did this same kit but now the wheels wont clear the caliper. Any ideas?
On the video of installing the suspension on the 63, where di got get the torque specs and what were they? It would be a good idea to tell viewers who's materials you are using as welland your thoughts on them.
His videos all the same
Where you able to use the factory drum brake rim
Did you use the original control arms and how difficult was it to remove the control arm bushing?
Jim Miranda I order 2 new lower Control arms because the original ones were cracked and rusted through, The upper control arm bushings were pretty easy to take out with some help on a vice and a good ratchet
Where did u buy ur disc conversion parts?
I am Perú, donde puedo comprar un kit de este modelo para mi c10
I am at the same point on my 66 C10 restoration. PO never greased anything and the seals/bearings cut into the spindle. No one makes drum spindles. :( I have watched a few of your videos. What you accomplish in a couple hrs takes me 20.
Any chance you have a parts list or link?
I’m working on the same front suspension and steering on my 78 K5 2WD any idea on where I can find all the torque specs? I don’t have the chasis service manual for the truck so I’m looking for anything online if possible. Thanks and great videos btw!
Go into any Auto Parts Store or go On Line look for the year you need get the Chevrolet Chilton's Repaire Manual. I have one from back in the day (35+ years ago) it's the Chevrolet Truck 64-74 Chilton's Repair Manual. I believe I've seen some at Advance Auto Parts Store but not sure what year they have now? Hope this helps even though it's late it may help other young Wrencher's 🔧
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
@@dustinsirrine227 yes 👍🏻
How many of these trucks have you done?..keep up the great work and keep these c-10 alive
It seems Gibs has done at least two 63 C10's his Red 63 C10 Custom and his brother's or I should say Gibs Dad's truck now, the Blue 63 C10 and Gibs did some work on his brother's Chevy 59 Apache.
Keep On Trucking Brother👍...
Wow Amazing.
Looking for wheels for my 1963 chevy C10 fleetline, Beautiful Truck.
I know this one goes back awhile, but do you remember where you got your brake lines? I am doing the same set up. Manual disc/drum. No booster. I called In-line Tube and they have brake line kits for power disc or manual drum with dual M/C. Still searching but figured I would ask just in case.
I ordered parts from a lot of different places back then I’m sure I have a receipt but my guess is (Classic industries)
@@Gibson63. I think I looked there too. I may end up getting the kit for disc conversion that is used for power brakes and hope there is enough slack in the coils in the lines for the MC that I can re bend them to fit. Thanks for getting back again to my questions.
Great job Brother👌🏼 Where did you order all your parts from?
Classic Parts