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62stepside longbox · 03-29-2016, 11:33 PM

Oh and even though I won't be picking it up until June or July I thought I would show you guys this hood I just bought from a friend a couple hours away. A 60 gmc hood for the 62! I have always loved the look of these beautiful ugly hoods and now I finally have one. I first really started liking them when I saw namloc's 60 gmc "the snortin bull".
Here's a pic of it, the guy bought the complete 60 burb for $500 cdn. But when he started digging into it he found the entire floor and roof were mostly rust along with most of the other panels. So unfortunately his only option was to part it out.

BFoley · 03-30-2016, 07:32 AM

Fender is looking great. The more I think about it, the more I think I may have to borrow your tailgate cable solution...

AJCK87 · 03-30-2016, 10:08 AM

Sweet hood! You got a GMC hood on your Chevy and I have a Chevy hood on my GMC...may be a trade is order....hahaha

Your fenders are really coming along!

**TJ's Chevy** · 03-30-2016, 03:09 PM

Looking good! Dang there's parts I want off that burban! lol!

62stepside longbox · 03-30-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BFoley

Fender is looking great. The more I think about it, the more I think I may have to borrow your tailgate cable solution...

Thanks Ben. The tailgate cable do work really well, feel free to copy.

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Originally Posted by AJCK87

Sweet hood! You got a GMC hood on your Chevy and I have a Chevy hood on my GMC...may be a trade is order....hahaha
Your fenders are really coming along!

Thanks, I have a nice chevy hood on mine but liked the gmc 60-61 gmc more. I actually bought it from a friend in comox bc (on the island).

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looking good! Dang there's parts I want off that burban! lol!

Thanks tj, unfortunately that pic is a week old and all the parts have been pulled from it and it was just scrapped. R.I.P.

62stepside longbox · 03-31-2016, 10:02 PM

Started to tear in to the rear cab mounts/cab corners and no surprise lots of rust, here we go again. First I cut the cab corner off to gain access to the cab support. I started to cut out all the crap.

62stepside longbox · 03-31-2016, 10:04 PM

The metal guard that goes under the cab corner is done.

62stepside longbox · 03-31-2016, 10:09 PM

And the door gap was horrible before. The door stuck out 1/4" past the cab corner and did not close well due to the cab being hit years ago and badly dented. I was able to make some relief cuts in the rear door pillar structure and bend it and weld back in place. Then I did some modifications to the door latch and now the door closes with the push of a finger and has nice gaps. Here's a video http://youtu.be/m1CdteSUyPk

62stepside longbox · 03-31-2016, 10:17 PM

And working outside was quite enjoyable today. It was 25 degrees Celsius or 77 Fahrenheit with sun and blue sky's

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-01-2016, 01:38 PM

It's been Super nice weather here this whole week and I haven't had any time but for school and work. haha! Oh well. Summers coming. Hope ya get that cab corner done ok.

62stepside longbox · 04-01-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

It's been Super nice weather here this whole week and I haven't had any time but for school and work. haha! Oh well. Summers coming. Hope ya get that cab corner done ok.

Thanks, Yeah I'm prayin for summer to come as well. I'm sure il do fine on the cab corner

60chevyjim · 04-01-2016, 08:28 PM

did you get it running good yet ?

62stepside longbox · 04-01-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

did you get it running good yet ?

No unfortunately I haven't had time to mess with it. I know exactly what the problem is now. My neighbor is a mechanics teacher at the college and let me use a tool for testing vaccum leaks. It's pretty much like a smoke machine you would see at Halloween. I hooked it up to the vacuum line and blocked the carb opening off. I saw a little bit of smoke coming from where the manifold bolts to the head. The head and manifold are both straight and clean so it is the gaskets fault.bill (Palfstep70) said he had a similar problem back when he had a straight six and solved it by getting a high performance gasket that was much thicker. Do you know of any king of gasket maker that will handle the heat? Thanks

62stepside longbox · 04-03-2016, 03:16 PM

Finally finished the bodywork on the fender. I just sprayed it with some old paint I had laying around to prevent surface rust. I also adjusted the torsion bars to the height I wanted.

**Palf70Step** · 04-03-2016, 04:24 PM

Good to see pieces going back on her.

60chevyjim · 04-03-2016, 04:33 PM

the fender looks good . I need to do mine like that .

62stepside longbox · 04-03-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Good to see pieces going back on her.

Thanks. Yes it is starting to look more like a truck again

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

the fender looks good . I need to do mine like that .

Thanks Jim I'm pretty happy with the end product.

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-04-2016, 02:57 PM

Wouldn't even know the fender was modified unless you had a tape measure or a SUPER good eye. lol Nice work.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-04-2016, 03:27 PM

Fender looks good!!

collin70k/20 · 04-04-2016, 03:46 PM

Keep up the good work man!

62stepside longbox · 04-04-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Wouldn't even know the fender was modified unless you had a tape measure or a SUPER good eye. lol Nice work.

Thanks tj, i was going for a stock look.

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Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

Fender looks good!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by collin70k/20

Keep up the good work man!

Thanks man!

65sub · 04-04-2016, 08:44 PM

TJ 's right about the fender mod. Very subtle custom work Nik.

62stepside longbox · 04-04-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

TJ 's right about the fender mod. Very subtle custom work Nik.

Thanks Dale.

Cut more out of the cab corner/support area and attempted to fit the new cab support but the stupid thing is made completely wrong, looks like they'll be getting a strongly worded email about their worthless junk they call quality parts. Last time I'll ever and I mean ever buy repop panels.
See how the area that attaches to the inner rocker is the wrong angle.

62stepside longbox · 04-04-2016, 10:32 PM

So I made a relief cut and bent it then filled the open area with new metal. It fits pretty good now

collin70k/20 · 04-05-2016, 03:28 PM

I am going to admit your truck is probably my favorite in the 60-66 chevy forum area! You are definatly making some progress keep up the good work man!

03-29-2016, 11:33 PM	#451
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Oh and even though I won't be picking it up until June or July I thought I would show you guys this hood I just bought from a friend a couple hours away. A 60 gmc hood for the 62! I have always loved the look of these beautiful ugly hoods and now I finally have one. I first really started liking them when I saw namloc's 60 gmc "the snortin bull". Here's a pic of it, the guy bought the complete 60 burb for $500 cdn. But when he started digging into it he found the entire floor and roof were mostly rust along with most of the other panels. So unfortunately his only option was to part it out. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

03-30-2016, 07:32 AM	#452
BFoley Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 155	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Fender is looking great. The more I think about it, the more I think I may have to borrow your tailgate cable solution... __________________ '66 GMC K25 (305 V6, SM420) aka "Mabel" Link to project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698082 All gone - '66 CJ5, '69 C25, '69 C25 Camper Special, '79 C10 Big Ten/Bonanza, '84 K10 Silverado

03-30-2016, 10:08 AM	#453
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Sweet hood! You got a GMC hood on your Chevy and I have a Chevy hood on my GMC...may be a trade is order....hahaha Your fenders are really coming along!

03-30-2016, 03:09 PM	#454
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Looking good! Dang there's parts I want off that burban! lol! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

03-31-2016, 10:02 PM	#456
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Started to tear in to the rear cab mounts/cab corners and no surprise lots of rust, here we go again. First I cut the cab corner off to gain access to the cab support. I started to cut out all the crap. Attached Images

03-31-2016, 10:04 PM	#457
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside The metal guard that goes under the cab corner is done. Attached Images

03-31-2016, 10:09 PM	#458
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside And the door gap was horrible before. The door stuck out 1/4" past the cab corner and did not close well due to the cab being hit years ago and badly dented. I was able to make some relief cuts in the rear door pillar structure and bend it and weld back in place. Then I did some modifications to the door latch and now the door closes with the push of a finger and has nice gaps. Here's a video http://youtu.be/m1CdteSUyPk

03-31-2016, 10:17 PM	#459
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside And working outside was quite enjoyable today. It was 25 degrees Celsius or 77 Fahrenheit with sun and blue sky's __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-01-2016, 01:38 PM	#460
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside It's been Super nice weather here this whole week and I haven't had any time but for school and work. haha! Oh well. Summers coming. Hope ya get that cab corner done ok. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-01-2016, 08:28 PM	#462
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside did you get it running good yet ?

04-03-2016, 03:16 PM	#464
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Finally finished the bodywork on the fender. I just sprayed it with some old paint I had laying around to prevent surface rust. I also adjusted the torsion bars to the height I wanted. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-03-2016, 04:24 PM	#465
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Good to see pieces going back on her. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-03-2016, 04:33 PM	#466
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside the fender looks good . I need to do mine like that .

04-04-2016, 02:57 PM	#468
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Wouldn't even know the fender was modified unless you had a tape measure or a SUPER good eye. lol Nice work. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-04-2016, 03:27 PM	#469
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04-04-2016, 03:46 PM	#470
collin70k/20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Posts: 202	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Keep up the good work man!

04-04-2016, 08:44 PM	#472
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside TJ 's right about the fender mod. Very subtle custom work Nik. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-04-2016, 10:32 PM	#474
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside So I made a relief cut and bent it then filled the open area with new metal. It fits pretty good now Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

04-05-2016, 03:28 PM	#475
collin70k/20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Posts: 202	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I am going to admit your truck is probably my favorite in the 60-66 chevy forum area! You are definatly making some progress keep up the good work man! __________________ 1970 Chevy K/20 truck 350 4 speed. Soon putting in a mild built 400 small block. My daily 1970 k20 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7568564

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