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Old 10-01-2016, 10:09 AM   #1
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1962 stepside project by realvc

This little stepside was found on Craig's List not far from my home. After checking it out we made a deal on it and the project began.

I use the word project because the plan for now is to make the most needed repairs and not do a frame off restoration.

It needs a lot but for now I'll make sure it will start, stop and go. Then on to the rest of it's many needs.

The basics are it is a short wheel base stepside with a 6 cyl. three on the tree.

It is pretty much all there without being modified over the years. There is the usual rust but not as bad as some I've looked at.

The bench seat is still there. It has a new gas tank installed by the previous owner and there is a new widow regulator for the driver's door that needs to be installed and new door seals and sill plates were included with the deal.

I think the truck was green from the factory and has a beige or fawn interior.

There will be pictures coming when I figure out how to do it.

When I made the trip to buy the truck I left my phone at home so did not get any pictures like a I planned and now every time I think about taking a picture I've got grease and grime all over and don't want to handle my camera/phone.

So there you have it for now.

Purchased Wed. Sept. 28, 2016

I just remembered this, my wife took a picture of the truck setting in yard after I had unloaded it without me knowing. The next day she was showing it to all the guys where she works and even the women, everyone loved it and had an old truck story to tell. I was totally surprised when she told me. She said it was fun to see all the men's reaction to the truck.
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Old 10-01-2016, 05:34 PM   #2
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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc



LOL!!! Looking forward to seeing the pics once you get that all sorted out!!!

CONGRATS!!!
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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc

Great stuff Vince !!

Congrats.

And having a wife who takes photos in secret...... Before posting them to Craigslist.... Priceless.


Just teasing,mI am really pleased she has grabbed some pics.

May see you in the next couple of weeks then.
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Old 10-05-2016, 08:23 AM   #4
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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc

Pics?
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Old 10-05-2016, 09:16 AM   #5
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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc

Everything in the shop is at a stand still for now.

Dealing with my 91 year old mother in hospital since Sunday (Oct. 2) and then rehab. to see what's next for her.
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Prayers Brother! Just ribbin' ya about the pics...
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Prayers Brother! Just ribbin' ya about the pics...
No problemo bro. I knew you were.

I've been trying to figure out flickr without much luck so may be I can upload at least one or two pics.
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That's a good looking truck and I like the mud flaps .
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Old 10-06-2016, 06:21 AM   #9
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That's a good looking truck and I like the mud flaps .
Thanks, those mud flaps are what sealed the deal
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Great stuff Vince !!

Congrats.

And having a wife who takes photos in secret...... Before posting them to Craigslist.... Priceless.


Just teasing,mI am really pleased she has grabbed some pics.

May see you in the next couple of weeks then.
I'll still need to check Craig's list every day to make sure my truck is not on there.
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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc

More truck pics.
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Cab corner rust, rocker rust, not as bad as some and worse than others. Seat is pretty good considering it is 54 years old.
The truck is green under the primer not sure it is the original color because of the paint on the door jambs.
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This is a flickr test so some pics. are dupes.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/143948...posted-public/

O.K. so I've got another learning curve to deal with.
Anyway I've got a truck and I've got pictures too and I've got a project thread on the forum so that accounts for some progress anyway.
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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc

Looks great Brother!!' Stepperz Rule!!!

Good talking with you earlier today...
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Looks great Brother!!' Stepperz Rule!!!

Good talking with you earlier today...
I always enjoy talking with you too.

Still trying to sort out the rear drum brakes among many other needs on this Stepper. The road goes on forever and the party never ends.
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One more attempt at Flickr posting on the forum. https://www.flickr.com/gp/143948526@N06/7t1V33

Another fail!
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20161005_173346_resized by Vince Crawford, on Flickr

Another attempt with Flickr

20161005_173126_resized by Vince Crawford, on Flickr

Thanks to TA2Don for the inside info. that I could not figure out.
Now if I can remember how in future with the ongoing saga of the 62
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Your flicker pics are working for me ,good pics .
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Your flicker pics are working for me ,good pics .


Thanks, all things internet/computer have a very steep learning curve for me.
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The rear brakes have been a real poser. Finally figured out the the emergency/park brake cables were rusted and not releasing causing the brakes to lock up on right side and to be very tight on the left even with the adjusters backed all the way off. Disconnected the cable system for now.

The battery was dead because I had left the battery cables connected and a hot wire was grounded out so the road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Took care of the grounded wire, charged the battery got it started.
I unstuck the seat tracks and installed a new choke cable while the battery was charging.

Got the oil bath air cleaner apart and cleaned up some.
Picked up and cleaned up some of my mess so I could shut down for the night.

I have a leak at my right rear wheel cylinder now from taking it off and putting it back on the last time I must have cross threaded the line. Fun, Fun, Fun.
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Welcome Joe, I won't be moving very fast with this will repair what is broke first kind of project. So I hope you won't be disappointed.
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Its all good....love to tag along
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Looking forward to your updates.
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Good buy!
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Looks great Brother! Looking forward to updates when you post them...
Welcome to the Fun!!! Drove mine Saturday to a Car show and developed a transmission leak, yep... Fun, fun, fun!!!
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