My daughter told me last week she wants a 60-66 Chevy. She is 15 and will have one for her 16th birthday in Jan. I'm going to have her watch your videos for inspiration.
Steve, NO blood on the floor... that's a successful knuckle buster job!!! Your shop is set up perfect, easy access to everything!!! Keep them coming cause were sure enjoying!!! "w.w."
Kudos to you Gibson63! Awesome nice work on these old gals. My Dad had a 59, and so i had a fast memory twang when i saw yours with that same v shaped speedo. Very nice job, liked!
Fifty two year old bolts was rusty just like mine were. Enjoying your videos. Mississippi # You inspired me with your Red truck two years ago and I've accomplished much more than I've would have ever tried by my self. Two years in too a frame off restoration. About 3/4 way through, 👍
Thank you for the tips and video I just purchased a 66 c10 long bed big back glass one owner truck with a 327. Was needing some tips on how to lower it and I found it!
Best how to on youtube! Thank you Mr Gibson. Think you might find the older we get proves that a lift is a good investment ☺️. Was for this old man anyway
Hey Steve my name is Steve I just want to say I really do like your TH-cam videos they are very informative and really sharp detail. Maybe it's me I'm hoping I'm not the only one out here but I was wondering if you could fire up a session or two where you talk about adjusting and making a shim adjustments on fenders and doors would it be possible to do a door on a truck and a front fender making sure everyone understands how to tweak a door to get it to shut smoothie and for all the seams to line up it's just a thought. Steve D.
How'd I miss this one Brother? I haven't been getting any new videos you retire for awhile Brother? This is what I need to do on my 63 C10 also. I just received my new classic parts magazine I'm hopeful they have the kit? Is that where you bought your drop kit from? I miss getting your videos my friend. Hope all is well with you and your Pop and family? Hope to see more videos soon Brother. Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
Gibson63: Thanks Brother looking forward to seeing them all. You take care and have fun making the videos... You have many friends with 63 C10's and with the other 60-66 C10's out there in this Great Nation The "US of A" and can you believe it the WORLD taking your advice and that appreciate your hard work ethics and that gives them all encouragement to try and do there own work to have that "I Did It Myself smile on there face" We appreciate you sharing your time and hard work with us all Brother Thank You... Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
I have a 62 Chevy short bed... stock height I just ordered the 2’ drop with the u bolts kit for the rear hopefully it levels out .....just wanna know what you think about it... I already replaced almost everything else on the rear of the truck...
great job for sure! did you know you can flip the bottom shock mounts and ad a universal top stud. this will relocate the shocks to the outside of the frame. better stability and stiffens them up a little. just have to redrill one hole on the bottom mount. just my two cents.. larry
Nice work! After watching your videos I've been tackling more and on my 66 Resto, would you happen to have a video of you doing the Front Disc Conversion, I purchased from Early Classic.
Gibson63 great, hope you doing well. I’m about to start my 63 short bed and will use a lot of the tips and tricks you showed. I appreciate a lot what you do 👍🏻
How did the 4-in drop in the rear workout for you with just changing the springs and the pan bar going to do the same thing to my truck if it worked out for you thanks for any help.
I'm doing mine on my 65 now, lower coil spring bolt snapped on first turn, been soaking it in penetrating fluid for a day longer, any suggestions will help, doing it tonight. Later I will remove lower shock mounts, drill new hole in them, flip them over so shocks mount behind axle, and drill holes on frame to mount the upper on outside of frame with long bolt for a much better ride.
I broke the top bolt on mine also, between the heat from the torch and the penetrating fluid and take the bolt in and out a few times that’s what I suggest , you can also cut the bolt off from the bottom after it’s a little loose with a hacksaw then use your new hardware
Love your videos man, you do a great job with them. Did I miss an episode, why is the driveshaft now white? It was the original dusty rusty black on the last video I watched.
Hey man I’m finally getting down to the putting back together stage on my 67 c10. Have any recommendations on rear axle brake lines and E-brake cables?
Roadking911: Gibson's C10 is a 63 so it's been on longer than your 67... And he lives in Tennessee that may make a big difference on parts not being so full of rust... Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
Man, I don’t know how many times I’ve watched your videos through my 64 build...wouldnt be nearly as far as I am without your help, so thank you. I do have a question about the Panhard bar. I have a 71 rear end on a 64 frame. I believe the 63 and 64 have the same frame bracket for the Panhard bar but when I go to order one it gives options of 63-64 or 65-72. I just don’t want to end up ordering the wrong one. Any info or help is much appreciated, thanks again for your time making these videos! 🤘
Josh Benton the 65-72 should be the one you will need with the 71 rear end, I ordered mine through (Early Classic) told them what I had, still need to Measure from where both ends bolt up to make sure you’re getting the right one but still may have to do a little tweaking like I did
Your videos have helped me make my restoration so much quicker I watch your videos and just do what you did You have an impact wrench I’ve seen you use it Why are you struggling with the rear shocks and springs?
Any issues with it bottoming out with the 4-inch drop in the back? The classic performance springs I'm looking at suggest that the frame should be c-notched. I would rather not cut into the frame, but I would still like to throw a light load back there every now and then, so I'm not sure if I can do that without c-notching it and it be driveable. Thank you.
No issues at all on this 4’’drop, now if you went with the 6’’ drop on the rear you may have some issue but not for sure haven’t dropped one that low before
My man… Will there be a reverse rake with 4” drop in the back or will the truck still be “level?” My truck remains a family work truck that hauls a trailer/boat, so I need it to still function. Thx u!
Enjoyed the video. I would be new to c10 and working on cars but would really love to do so. Did you take of the bed for this or was it already been of for some Restaurations? Thanks! Best regards from Germany!
He works with his hands practically every day he's in Building and Trades. Gloves are nice put some time's a person has to work with out them. Keep On Trucking👍...
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My daughter told me last week she wants a 60-66 Chevy. She is 15 and will have one for her 16th birthday in Jan. I'm going to have her watch your videos for inspiration.
Dons stuff channel Cool deal man thanks for watching
Good for her 👍🏻
I like your style. Clear concise and well filmed. Thank you. This will help me a lot on my 64!
KYB Shocks are pretty good well known. That's what I put on my 1972 GMC Suburban lowering springs with KYB SHOCKS
Have them on my 72’ 👍🏻
try taking the bolts lose b4 you jack it up to relieve tension works much better for me
And also grease the bolts ahead of time let them soak.
Steve, NO blood on the floor... that's a successful knuckle buster job!!! Your shop is set up perfect, easy access to everything!!! Keep them coming cause were sure enjoying!!! "w.w."
Kudos to you Gibson63! Awesome nice work on these old gals. My Dad had a 59, and so i had a fast memory twang when i saw yours with that same v shaped speedo. Very nice job, liked!
Fifty two year old bolts was rusty just like mine were. Enjoying your videos. Mississippi # You inspired me with your Red truck two years ago and I've accomplished much more than I've would have ever tried by my self. Two years in too a frame off restoration. About 3/4 way through, 👍
Pawnman H Good deal man thanks for watching
Just soak them real good a day before
@@jimmysapien9961 PB Blaster is our friend
Your catch phrase is" alright here we go"
Sir that's a real world modification! Stuck bolts not enough hands tools falling! Thanks for not editing the real stuff out. Great job.
Now when i a m working on my 60 Apache i have to tell myself, “All Right Lets get started”
Thank you for the tips and video I just purchased a 66 c10 long bed big back glass one owner truck with a 327. Was needing some tips on how to lower it and I found it!
OPG RePlayzz Cool man good luck on the 66
AWSOME I have a 66’ swb - big window - $500
Back in 87’
Best how to on youtube! Thank you Mr Gibson. Think you might find the older we get proves that a lift is a good investment ☺️. Was for this old man anyway
Good work brother! Just bought a 65 I plan on lowering so this helped out a good bit!!
I really enjoyed at Hong this. Great content, editing, and “here we go!”
Cool, I did the same drop on my truck 4 rear, 3.5 in front with 2.5" drop spindle and 1 inch drop springs and shocks...
Gary Welsh cool man thank for watching
Another fine video. For a moment there it sounded like Pearl Harbor......Look forward to the next one.
Hey Steve my name is Steve I just want to say I really do like your TH-cam videos they are very informative and really sharp detail.
Maybe it's me I'm hoping I'm not the only one out here but I was wondering if you could fire up a session or two where you talk about adjusting and making a shim adjustments on fenders and doors would it be possible to do a door on a truck and a front fender making sure everyone understands how to tweak a door to get it to shut smoothie and for all the seams to line up it's just a thought.
Steve D.
How'd I miss this one Brother?
I haven't been getting any new videos you retire for awhile Brother? This is what I need to do on my 63 C10 also. I just received my new classic parts magazine I'm hopeful they have the kit? Is that where you bought your drop kit from? I miss getting your videos my friend. Hope all is well with you and your Pop and family? Hope to see more videos soon Brother.
Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
Thank for watching man should have some videos up soon
Gibson63: Thanks Brother looking forward to seeing them all. You take care and have fun making the videos... You have many friends with 63 C10's and with the other 60-66 C10's out there in this Great Nation The "US of A" and can you believe it the WORLD taking your advice and that appreciate your hard work ethics and that gives them all encouragement to try and do there own work to have that "I Did It Myself smile on there face" We appreciate you sharing your time and hard work with us all Brother Thank You...
Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
@@dustinsirrine227 I’m one ☝️
Always enjoy your vids brother !! Thank you
Hermen Lomas thanks for watching
@@Gibson63. did you have to C- Notch it after the Bed was put on ? Axles hitting Frame ?
@@jimmysapien9961 no didn’t have to c-notch the frame
Great video! Definitely the most realistic. Thanks!
How low can I drop my C10 in the rear,without having to C- notch the frame?
Classic parts sales the 6/4 drop ,that will be 6’’ in the rear you shouldn’t need the c-notch from what I was told. I went with the 3/5 drop
I’m hearing past 4” on the rear it should be C notched
I've always wondered how you find the right length shocks after you lower the truck
Them blue flame wranches help out a bunch on those stuck bolts.
Nice video mate but you really need to utilize that jack handle for a breaker bar and save the palms lol
Awesome, man. Just awesome. I want to be like you when I grow up
That c 10 looks really tuff hope u make a daily driver out of it that's what's up
I see an impact wrench in your future!
Nice video Steve. Some of the best on YT! Keep up the good work...
did you have to relocate the shocks with the 4 inch drop really like your videos just staring on my 65
Got mine lowered 3/5 bought the kit from cpp I relocate my shocks way to go
Nice drop...I try to get the panhard bar as close to horizontal as possible and measure the wheel against the frame to center it up.
Great job. Thank you.
I have a 62 Chevy short bed... stock height I just ordered the 2’ drop with the u bolts kit for the rear hopefully it levels out .....just wanna know what you think about it... I already replaced almost everything else on the rear of the truck...
and by all means don't be scared to use a cheater pipe or an impact I saw so many beat up knuckle possibilities
Gloves too !
The only how to videos for c-10 I care to watch!
great job for sure! did you know you can flip the bottom shock mounts and ad a universal top stud. this will relocate the shocks to the outside of the frame. better stability and stiffens them up a little. just have to redrill one hole on the bottom mount. just my two cents..
larry
mafosa Good tip on the shock relocate thanks
Great
Thanks a million for the videos!
Do you have a pic showing the drop with the bed on?
Thanks
It will get you down with a smooth look, but not so low that you can't drive it safely. More like a car. Nice job.
Nice job and thanks for the post.
Nice work! After watching your videos I've been tackling more and on my 66 Resto, would you happen to have a video of you doing the Front Disc Conversion, I purchased from Early Classic.
tweb66 no videos on the disc breaks started recording after the chassis was completed
Another good video Gibson. Like you work.
Why you’re not posting new videos? I miss see your quality work in the truck 👍🏻😁
Will be back soon thanks for watching
Gibson63 great, hope you doing well. I’m about to start my 63 short bed and will use a lot of the tips and tricks you showed.
I appreciate a lot what you do 👍🏻
How did the 4-in drop in the rear workout for you with just changing the springs and the pan bar going to do the same thing to my truck if it worked out for you thanks for any help.
wait... so trucks used coil springs... than leaf springs and now we see the re implementation of coils?
Low and slow ?
Man, I think it’s time to knock out a wall, install some theater seating and start selling tickets.
I'd pay for this
Ha
Nice work as usual.
This will help me tremendously! Thank you
Looks great.
What place are you using for most of your parts?
Could you get away with going even lower before the axel hit the frame ? Curious on how low you could get with having to c notch the frame thanks
Is that a modified or stock? My 1980 doesn’t have springs, it has leaf springs
I'm doing mine on my 65 now, lower coil spring bolt snapped on first turn, been soaking it in penetrating fluid for a day longer, any suggestions will help, doing it tonight. Later I will remove lower shock mounts, drill new hole in them, flip them over so shocks mount behind axle, and drill holes on frame to mount the upper on outside of frame with long bolt for a much better ride.
I broke the top bolt on mine also, between the heat from the torch and the penetrating fluid and take the bolt in and out a few times that’s what I suggest , you can also cut the bolt off from the bottom after it’s a little loose with a hacksaw then use your new hardware
Relocate shocks 👍🏻
Great Job!
man i can feel my palm hurting just from watching lol
Can you do me a favor ? From the rear of the frame what is the measurement to the center of the axle
Love your videos man, you do a great job with them. Did I miss an episode, why is the driveshaft now white? It was the original dusty rusty black on the last video I watched.
X the Unknown I shot some silver paint on it to keep from looking at the rusty color until I get the bed on driveshaft may have to come out
Hi there, do you do side jobs? I have a 64 Chevy truck that needs some work done. If you do, how can I contact you?
martin camacho Too busy in construction work to take anything on thanks for asking
Looks good!
Hey man I’m finally getting down to the putting back together stage on my 67 c10. Have any recommendations on rear axle brake lines and E-brake cables?
Yours came off easier than mine but of course mine had rust on them that started in 1967.
Roadking911: Gibson's C10 is a 63 so it's been on longer than your 67... And he lives in Tennessee that may make a big difference on parts not being so full of rust...
Keep On Trucking Brother 👍...
Good video thanks
Cool 👍
Man, I don’t know how many times I’ve watched your videos through my 64 build...wouldnt be nearly as far as I am without your help, so thank you. I do have a question about the Panhard bar. I have a 71 rear end on a 64 frame. I believe the 63 and 64 have the same frame bracket for the Panhard bar but when I go to order one it gives options of 63-64 or 65-72. I just don’t want to end up ordering the wrong one. Any info or help is much appreciated, thanks again for your time making these videos! 🤘
It is lowered 7 inches in rear of that helps, thanks
Josh Benton the 65-72 should be the one you will need with the 71 rear end, I ordered mine through (Early Classic) told them what I had, still need to Measure from where both ends bolt up to make sure you’re getting the right one but still may have to do a little tweaking like I did
Nice work
What size wrench is that to remove those springs?
Did your relocate the gas tank to rear?
Gibson63 if your thinking of selling it I'm interested, jim.
I would like a link to the motor mounts and trans mount u used
Can you help me ?? Are the trailing arms different length from Short bed to long bed early chev pick up thks as yours
Awesome
Your videos have helped me make my restoration so much quicker
I watch your videos and just do what you did
You have an impact wrench
I’ve seen you use it
Why are you struggling with the rear shocks and springs?
Love your videos man
What is the name of this original rear suspension model with these two helical springs and bars?
Jobmaster GM called it a double wishbone suspension
@@Maverick8t88 Thanks.
Nice, but the middle frame brace looks crooked somehow? Always enjoy your vids - thanks for sharing :)
Red D Film it's designed th at way, its actually straight
Red D Film thats the way all these c10 were haven’t seen one straight yet
It’s Normal
Looking good are you going to leave the 6cyl. In the truck
James Lance just might will see
Mine had a 283 - I put a 350 in. 👍🏻
Any issues with it bottoming out with the 4-inch drop in the back? The classic performance springs I'm looking at suggest that the frame should be c-notched. I would rather not cut into the frame, but I would still like to throw a light load back there every now and then, so I'm not sure if I can do that without c-notching it and it be driveable. Thank you.
No issues at all on this 4’’drop, now if you went with the 6’’ drop on the rear you may have some issue but not for sure haven’t dropped one that low before
Is that just my eyes or is that frame look a little bent up on the left hand side or down on the right at the 14 minute and 35 seconds in the video
butch c It’s the back cross bar where the bumper bracket bolts in nothing major just haven’t straightened it up yet
did you have to do anything with your driveshaft angle so you wouldn't get any vibrations?
How did you drop the front end? Also where did you purchase the hardware for rear 4 in drop ?
My man… Will there be a reverse rake with 4” drop in the back or will the truck still be “level?” My truck remains a family work truck that hauls a trailer/boat, so I need it to still function. Thx u!
The truck sit level after this drop kit
Dang wish you could work on my truck 😂
Did you not need the shock relocation kit at this drop? Seems like they’re laying quite flat
Was told from classic industry where I bought this kit I did not need the relocators, seems to work fine on this drop, thanks for watching
is the frame por15?
What model of shock absorber do you use?
Pablo Alberto Martinez They are the aftermarket shocks from classic parts
no.... thought you was keeping original? might as well paint outside too
aintskairt olskol No this truck is not going back original I’m saving the paint for the next owner not keeping this truck
keep um old bro,they dont make um like that anymore,lol
@@aintskairtolskol9520 true I’ve owned mine 34 yrs
What paint did you used for chassis
👍👍👍👍
Enjoyed the video. I would be new to c10 and working on cars but would really love to do so. Did you take of the bed for this or was it already been of for some Restaurations? Thanks! Best regards from Germany!
Yes I removed the bed myself
@@Gibson63. Especially for the lowering? Thanks!
Great video - but if I was you I would be wearing some gloves that would help- all that beating on your palms.
He works with his hands practically every day he's in Building and Trades. Gloves are nice put some time's a person has to work with out them.
Keep On Trucking👍...
OUCH MY CARPALL TUNNEL...HAHAHHA
👍👍👍
Oh okay just thought I was going blind
:) Good en!
No cheater bar on ratchet
I had to do alot more work than that to lower mine...
I'm restoring a c10 too, I mounted the shocks upside down, does it matters?
I Probably flip them over the right way to keep mud dirt and grit from getting inside
Not a good idea 💡
Only a real man wears a white T Shirt while doing a dirty job on his truck.
ahhh ,air tools
BRO SHOULD HAVE JUST TORCHED ALL THAT SHIT OFF
....THATS JUST ME ....JUST SAYIN...