Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
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I'm not doing a frame-off like some of you guys here, but I need to keep a record of my progress.
Hopefully, as I ask questions and get answers, we'll see the results posted here. That way we can see the cooperation and generous spirit that makes this board a great place! Step 1: You got to start somewhere. |
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Just tinkering around. Looks like a little problem under the mirror mount.
Just some surface rust. |
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:metal: More pics!!!
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Man,put some more pictures already. Sweet truck !!!
You say something about rust. |
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What?
You want more pics? Well, OKAY! Changed Questionable antifreeze,pressure tested radiator and changed 2 hoses and cap. Was running on 5 cylinders, changed spark plugs, cap and wires. Drained NASTY gas,shot some carb cleaner down her throat (Needs disassembly and complete cleanout) Logged 30 miles on the clock just farting around and showing friends. Layed a 5 foot one-wheel peel just because I could:metal: |
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Couple of the inside.
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Let's look under the hood.
Noticed my fuel pump is blowing a little gas out of the weep hole. I'll check that out tomorrow. Video is a little dark, I'll make y'all a better one soon. What's that in the bed? New Rocker panels! Just need to find a buddy with a welder. |
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Nice looking truck retodd. I am not as familiar with these years and can't tell from the angle, is it a short or long step?
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man I like that dash. I've got a 66 and the dash is diff. Nice truck
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Awesome project you have there:metal:
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It's an 8 foot bed, so It's L_O_N_G!
I never cared for the 67-72 long steppers, but this one's growing on me. Plus you can get a 4X8 sheet of plywood in there, or an 8' long piece of molding. ( Currently using 4x8 sheet for a bed floor.) Having trouble finding someone to work on the split rims, I'll try the co-op Monday. I have a brand new set of 67-72 shocks, I'm hoping they will fit under her. Took a quick trip to the hardware store, Runnin' good! If you look close in the first pic, you can see my guard dog earning her keep. |
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Great looking truck!! The long step is cool...
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I love this truck, original condition, V6, 4 speed with creeper? Long Bed step..... So cool. Nice truck man.
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Nice!
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Not much progress this weekend, but I did accomplish a couple things.
Got 2 new tires for the front, worked out some electrical gremlins so all the lights work Filled the gas tank and found a little hole, gives me something else to look forward to. And then I went cruisin' Saw a friend of mine and shot a couple pics. And shot the bull. |
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Nice truck man...I also like the long step.
I like the trim around the door glass...I'm assuming thats a GMC only thing... |
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I wonder what it would look like if you took the fog lights off the red truck and put them in the bumper of the 62?
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Regarding the trim; it's because the truck has the Custom option pack fitted. Another give-away is the hood emblems, they were plain ally on the basic truck and chromed on the Custom. Other extras are the cigar lighter and front bumper over-riders; I got lucky with my 63 'cos it came with the full kit, big back window, four-way flashers, clock as well as all the stuff above. Had it explained to me that a GMC is a "gentleman's" truck! ;) |
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Very nice looking truck !
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Did a little work today.
Got my fuel pump installed. Fixed hole in the gas tank. Tried to adjust my carb. (note the word tried) Got a rebuild kit ordered. Found some cool stuff in the glove box. And,yes the old NOS fuel pump came with the truck, 40 something years old and worked like new! |
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P.O. kept a record of every time he got gas.
Documenting the 20,000 original miles. Every registration from "63 forward. Receipts for 4 oil changes. Cool stuff. |
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That's cool stuff for sure. Do you mind me asking what you paid for her? I voted this truck for ToTM, love the originality.
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Thanks for the vote!
The truck was bought locally for 2 grand. A couple e-bay sales didn't come through so the guy was just ready to deal. Plus his wife was pitchin' a fit. :lol::lol: |
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:jdp: 2,000? Good Score. Do you have any long term plans? Or are ya just gonna drive it? That's what I would do.......
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Finally got back to work on the truck today.
Installed new rear shocks, front will come soon. But the biggest change was under the hood. The old Stromberg had finally gave up the good fight, so a 4412 was chosen as a suitable replacement. For you guys runnin' the v-6 this is HIGHLY recommended! Huge difference in response, pickup and over-all performance. Thanks guys for answering my questions helping me out. |
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couple more
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Your truck is comimg along great, it is good to see the progress on a good classic looking truck like yours. Your steady pace of small details are making a difference in the big picture.
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not sure how i missed this thread.....
I love your truck! looks like a fun driver! glad you got the carb issue tackled! |
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Finally got the front shocks on today.
Now she sits level and doesn't beat me to death going down the road. Got underneath with mean green and a pressure washer---YUCK! But then I was able to find a couple grease zerks that were covered with funk. Debating how to paint the bare metal I exposed. P.O.R. ? At work they paint our big truck frames with Rust-oleum Professional and it seems to hold up real well. I'm open to suggestions |
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I've been using the good rustolium for ages on the chassis.and no complaints. When I do my second frame, I'll be using the rustolium.
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Thats what I did. Gloss black.
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If it works good on the big truck frames, it will work equally well on the old truck frames. Good luck and show us some photos of your progress.
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check out rust bullet for painting the frame. you dont have to do as much prep or coat it afterwards (if your ok with the grey color of it)
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Everything looks great, Todd! I would say Rustoleum for the frame. Glad to see the carb issues were taken care of.... Awesome!
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Wow,very clean stocker, even has the original wheel covers and seat.A time when GMC knew how to build a real stepside.
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I just picked up a 65 gmc. All stock. The carburator swap looks interesting. I'll be keeping an eye on this one....Truck looks great!!
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Had a coupe hours for my girl today so I Got to work on painting the frame and rear suspension.
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Pics are a little dark.
I painted until the sun went down. Got that rust-oleum all over me! Try laying on your back painting above your head, You will get nasty! Good news: Trailing arms and all rear end components are solid as a rock! Bad news: All wood bed mounting hardware is toast :( |
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Good job retodd. Can't wait to see the whole frame done.
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