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62stepside longbox · 09-26-2016, 07:31 PM

Another

65sub · 09-27-2016, 09:56 AM

HI Nik I just got caught up on your progress.Looking good. Keep up the good work

**66ChevyMax** · 09-27-2016, 10:34 AM

Very nice!

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2016, 07:39 AM

Oh yeah, that list.....since I am this far why don't I also do......

**TJ's Chevy** · 09-30-2016, 01:44 PM

Heck man, that's what my 66 was supposed to be...and look what happened.

62stepside longbox · 09-30-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 72cs20

Exactly! But it'll be worth it.

Oh yeah it should be

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Oh yeah, that list.....since I am this far why don't I also do......

Yep! That's how all these projects work, went from doing a couple things to now doing a full restoration! Funny how that works

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Heck man, that's what my 66 was supposed to be...and look what happened.

Yep lol, yours has gone from a daily driver build to a frame off restoration. seems like all projects go that way

62stepside longbox · 10-03-2016, 09:39 PM

Got the booster and bracket fitted up against the firewall, I had to open up the hole for the pushrod a bit so the rubber boot would fit. Now all that needs to be done is to drill the holes for the clutch master cylinder.

62stepside longbox · 10-03-2016, 09:41 PM

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Deer_hunter_088 · 10-13-2016, 02:58 PM

Yup, definitely watching this one, maybe itl give me hope in finishing my '69 before i graduate!

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

Looking good, my friend!

Seeing your heater assembly all cleaned up really makes me want to do the same to mine. Looks like there are bolts at the cowl and then some coming from inside the cab to take it off?

Thanks Scott, and yes to remove it there are bolts coming from the firewall and some little ones coming from the cowl area.

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Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

Yup, definitely watching this one, maybe itl give me hope in finishing my '69 before i graduate!

Just keep on cranking away at it, I don't know if mine will be fully painted before I graduate but at least it will be a nice daily driver. I've still got more than a year left

Deer_hunter_088 · 10-13-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Thanks Scott, and yes to remove it there are bolts coming from the firewall and some little ones coming from the cowl area.

Just keep on cranking away at it, I don't know if mine will be fully painted before I graduate but at least it will be a nice daily driver. I've still got more than a year left

Yup mine just needed a starter and a grill but it snowballed big time

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

Yup mine just needed a starter and a grill but it snowballed big time

Yeah trust me I know about snowballing, if I wanted I could have replaced the clutch slave and a few brake parts and then been a daily driver, but no I felt the need to start modifying everything and adding more and more onto the list. Now it's turned into a full resto-mod

Deer_hunter_088 · 10-13-2016, 07:41 PM

Ikr! Itts like nah if I'm doing it I'm doing this this this this and this. Like i was checking wires because i had a gauge light fault. now my dash is all apart. i was seeing if my carb was good. Ended up pulling the intake. just because

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

Ikr! Itts like nah if I'm doing it I'm doing this this this this and this. Like i was checking wires because i had a gauge light fault. now my dash is all apart. i was seeing if my carb was good. Ended up pulling the intake. just because

Yep, it's all fueled by the saying "while I'm doing this I might as well do that"

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 08:39 PM

I don't think I've shown this old school gun rack I bought a while back, it'll be mounted in front of the back window just like all the trucks used to have years ago. I'll be using it for my guns while hunting, but mostly things such as fishing rods plus using it as a hook for say jackets etc.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-13-2016, 08:57 PM

Perfect example of "While I am doing this I may as well....." is my 305 v6. What started as a basic reseal and repaint turned into a almost full rebuild. lol

**66ChevyMax** · 10-13-2016, 09:36 PM

I haven't seen a 3 gun rack before, cool!

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Perfect example of "While I am doing this I may as well....." is my 305 v6. What started as a basic reseal and repaint turned into a almost full rebuild. lol

Yep lol, there's no such thing as a small project

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

I haven't seen a 3 gun rack before, cool!

Yep it's cool for sure, I bought it out of Oklahoma

62stepside longbox · 10-17-2016, 08:28 PM

On the weekend I got a second coat of gloss black on the heater and then I buffed and polished it today with some very fine buffing compound. Turned out really nice.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-17-2016, 09:02 PM

You can do mine to while your at it. lol!

**Advanced Design** · 10-17-2016, 09:43 PM

Hey 62, read all through your build and really appreciate your skill and focus. Been quietly tagging along and look forward to the rest of the journey.

62stepside longbox · 10-17-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

You can do mine to while your at it. lol!

Haha sure, if you can pay for my plane ticket down there lol

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Hey 62, read all through your build and really appreciate your skill and focus. Been quietly tagging along and look forward to the rest of the journey.

Thanks for the complements Doug, I try to engineer and build my own stuff rather than buying it so I can continue to learn and improve at being a better builder, plus I'm cheap

, keep on following and I'll try to keep all you guys entertained.

So lots going on at the time with the truck, making tons of progress, I have the rear axle at the auto shop at my school and just today I pulled the axle shafts out, removed the backing plates, removed the carrier and then removed the ring gear, I should have the pinion out in the next couple days and be able to trade gears. I'm also taking a huge advantage of the metal shop at my school with all the great equipment, tomorrow I'll be working on making an adapter for the power steering box and possibly building new axle perches. Also just yesterday I cut my frame open and removed the internal bracing that interferes with the ps box bolts, plus started sanding the firewall to get it ready for paint. I'll do an update in a day or two with pictures of all of this.

AJCK87 · 10-19-2016, 01:30 AM

Heater box is looking nice! Are you going to change out any of the seals? Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the rear end coming together. Keep up the good work!

62stepside longbox · 10-19-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AJCK87

Heater box is looking nice! Are you going to change out any of the seals? Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the rear end coming together. Keep up the good work!

Thanks Anthony, the seals were actually in really good shape so I just cleaned them up and put them back in, I should have an update on the rear end later Today

62stepside longbox · 10-19-2016, 10:13 PM

Over the past few days I've been working hard on the rear end, I got the backing plates off, pulled the axle shafts out, measured backlash, pulled the carrier, removed the ring gear, measured pinion depth, measured pinion bearing preload, removed pinion yoke and pulled out the pinion. The axle housing is now completely empty, I'm going to replace seals and likely the carrier bearings. Over the weekend I'm going to trade the 3.07 ring and pinion for the 3.73. Then before I put it all back together I'm going to clean it up, move the trailing arm mounting pads, put on the later backing plates with larger brakes and then paint it

09-26-2016, 07:31 PM	#1
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 Another Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

09-27-2016, 09:56 AM	#2
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside HI Nik I just got caught up on your progress.Looking good. Keep up the good work __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

09-27-2016, 10:34 AM	#3
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Very nice! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

09-30-2016, 07:39 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Oh yeah, that list.....since I am this far why don't I also do...... __________________ 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!

09-30-2016, 01:44 PM	#5
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 Heck man, that's what my 66 was supposed to be...and look what happened. __________________ 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

10-03-2016, 09:39 PM	#7
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 Got the booster and bracket fitted up against the firewall, I had to open up the hole for the pushrod a bit so the rubber boot would fit. Now all that needs to be done is to drill the holes for the clutch master cylinder. Attached Images

10-03-2016, 09:41 PM	#8
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 02 Attached Images

10-13-2016, 02:58 PM	#9
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Yup, definitely watching this one, maybe itl give me hope in finishing my '69 before i graduate! __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

10-13-2016, 07:41 PM	#13
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Ikr! Itts like nah if I'm doing it I'm doing this this this this and this. Like i was checking wires because i had a gauge light fault. now my dash is all apart. i was seeing if my carb was good. Ended up pulling the intake. just because __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

10-13-2016, 08:39 PM	#15
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 I don't think I've shown this old school gun rack I bought a while back, it'll be mounted in front of the back window just like all the trucks used to have years ago. I'll be using it for my guns while hunting, but mostly things such as fishing rods plus using it as a hook for say jackets etc. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-13-2016, 08:57 PM	#16
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 Perfect example of "While I am doing this I may as well....." is my 305 v6. What started as a basic reseal and repaint turned into a almost full rebuild. 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

10-13-2016, 09:36 PM	#17
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I haven't seen a 3 gun rack before, cool! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

10-17-2016, 08:28 PM	#19
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 On the weekend I got a second coat of gloss black on the heater and then I buffed and polished it today with some very fine buffing compound. Turned out really nice. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-17-2016, 09:02 PM	#20
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 You can do mine to while your at it. 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

10-17-2016, 09:43 PM	#21
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Hey 62, read all through your build and really appreciate your skill and focus. Been quietly tagging along and look forward to the rest of the journey. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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10-19-2016, 01:30 AM	#23
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Heater box is looking nice! Are you going to change out any of the seals? Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the rear end coming together. Keep up the good work!

10-19-2016, 10:13 PM	#25
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 Over the past few days I've been working hard on the rear end, I got the backing plates off, pulled the axle shafts out, measured backlash, pulled the carrier, removed the ring gear, measured pinion depth, measured pinion bearing preload, removed pinion yoke and pulled out the pinion. The axle housing is now completely empty, I'm going to replace seals and likely the carrier bearings. Over the weekend I'm going to trade the 3.07 ring and pinion for the 3.73. Then before I put it all back together I'm going to clean it up, move the trailing arm mounting pads, put on the later backing plates with larger brakes and then paint it Attached Images

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