Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Morning Vince. Just fed the cat and made a cuppa tea, now surfing the web, and see you are not doing a big build :mm:

Congrats.

You know this is the beginning of the beginning of the end on truck building??

Actually looks a good truck too.

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Got the 82 from the grandson of another Air Force retiree up 107 past the back gate of the air base out in Macon.

Made two round trips up there and back. He loaned his trailer to bring home so had to make the second trip to return the trailer. It was an all day deal.

I'll be posting pics. of the motor when it quits raining. It cranks from the seat, moves forward and backward and stops under it's own power these all good things for old trucks.

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It is like an old "Highman's" song, "The Road Goes On Forever and The Party Never Ends"
Once you start on an old truck you are never really finished, there will always be one more thing or another update or even another rebuild.

I'm still not sure about posting pictures of p\the progres or the lack of it. I get started doing something and then I'm done for the day and realize I've not taken a single pic.

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O.K. this may be more than anyone wants to know, but I need picture posting practice.

This first picture is the before where I cut the hitch plate off and then the after the plate was removed from the 62.
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Then we have my new 82's tailgate with iron plate

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Then there is the engine in the 82 that will be donated in part to the 62.

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The slider back glass that takes the place of the Easy Rider Rifle Rack in latter days of trucking.

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Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

The donor truck looks pretty good .Lots of good parts you can sell off to have more truck play money.

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In the glove compartment I found the owners manual and original paper work from when the 82 was sold new on Nov. 11, 1981 to "WELSCO" a wielding supply company.
That explains the iron plate on tailgate.

Also my brother still works for WELSCO and was working there when this truck was bought new. It is a small world for sure, but I would not want to paint it.

The only constructive truck time I've had involved moving the trucks, the jeep and vette around so I could get them all in the shop at the same time and still have room to work.

Also had a nice visit by phone yesterday with bro. TA2DON that was mostly truck related.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Not much happening truck wise but the shop projects that are in front of it are being worked out. Should start tearing into the donor truck soon.

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dang cell phone

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Attempted to post this pic prior to the last post, but the pic came out sideways...:sumo:

Had a good, albeit short, visit with Brother Vince earlier today... Thanks again for your hospitality!!!:mm:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5572/3...b0cc80b8_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Very fun driveway, that he navigates in a vette!!!:metal:
https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/531/31...9bb5458f_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's a quick shot of the donor truck...
https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/300/31...03cf57b0_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

...and the '62 stepper and other toys...;):chevy:
https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/520/31...21e92d3c_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Cool double blower setup, hiding in the backroom...
https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/676/30...5fcffe85_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Small block Chevy Bell-housing ready for two wheel duty...:metal::metal::metal:
https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/568/31...5b5e4b28_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Gotta plan a trip that'll last a bit longer so I can pilfer around...Hehe!:chevy::lol:

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Great having you and your wife come by for a while. Thanks for the transmission.

I got the welding table turned back upright and ready for the casters and called it a day.

Thanks too for the pics. Nothing like two grey beards and a shop full of projects.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Here are those part #'s and prices Brother!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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Thanks Don, Some time down the road I'll be needing these.

The trans. is still sitting right where we put it the other day. I have made progress on getting ready to get ready to tear into the 82.

My welding table is back up right and on casters with the sides and back in place. I still have to get the shelf in it for storage.

I post a picture later.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Morning from Insomnialand Vince.

Great to see your little slice of Heaven.

Loved to see the lake.

Hard work certainly does not go unrewarded.

Have yourself a blessed Christmas and festive period.

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Thanks Rian, have yourself a blessed Christmas as well.

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Started tearing down the 82 today. Got the hood off, the radiator and fan shroud out and some other little nick nack things.

I'll get some pics. of the progress at another time.

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Where are the pics...:lol:

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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/623/3...0ee94f95_z.jpg
Progress on the tear down

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More truck
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Welding table rebuild in progress with new casters installed

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parts removed in storage for now
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More of the same just for Don.
As you can see the shop is not ready for company but it serves my purpose which is a great place to hang out with my stuff.

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[IMG]https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/779/31...c9334131_z.jpgDSCF1520 by Vince Crawford, on Flickr[/IMG]

Cherry picker with new casters installed.

[IMG]https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/432/31...b0a66a0b_z.jpgDSCF1518 by Vince Crawford, on Flickr[/IMG]

Jeep on lift with vette parked underneath. Home made drip containment looking like it is working so far. Still need to get the trucks done so the vette won't have to worry about getting dripped on.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/290/31...f504de16_z.jpgDSCF1514 by Vince Crawford, on Flickr[/IMG]

Garage art for Rian aka Grizz.

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[IMG]https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/633/31...288c412a_z.jpgDSCF1510 by Vince Crawford, on Flickr[/IMG]

Almost forgot, new to me 5 speed from Don aka Ta2Don. It is close to where it was unloaded last week, but now it is on a dolly, that's progress.

I may rename this build, My Shoestring Budget Build or Shade Tree Truck Build.

I call my shop "Shade Tree LLC, the LLC stands for Loafer and Liars Club.

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More progress on tear down and moving stuff around is the shop.
Got the core support off, the drive shaft out, power steering pump and alt. removed.

Also got the shelf set up for the welding table/mobile work bench project.

Found out my car dolley idea did not work so they are in the back of the 62 for now.

Some shots of the shop with the Jeep on the lift over the vette and the trucks waiting for more attention.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Looks Great Brother! Welding table is spot on! :metal:

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More progress. Got the engine out of the 82 on Tuesday and tore it down on Wednesday.
Today I tore down another 350 I've had on a stand for over 10 years. It has Brodix heads and is supposed to rebuilt and ready to go but I had some doubts so I took it apart to check it out.
It appears to have been rebuilt but there are some issues I want to follow up with the machine shop.
The internal parts look new and the valves look great too.

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No new pictures at this time.

A few little things have been taken care of like removing some knick knacks off the 82 that might or might not be used on the 62. General cleaning up and picking up around the shop.

Have had to work on my daily driver (99 Z71) this week too. About every six months the throttle starts getting hard to mash and requires cleaning of the throttle body to free it up. Took care of that and cleaned up the lock assy. inside the passenger door that had also quit working. Everything looking and acting good.

Then yesterday as I was leaving the bank drive through I heard a squeak that was new. On further inspection it turned out to be the rear u joint.
I picked up some new ones from O'reilly's and installed them last night.

When I got back from the required road test the low coolant light was on and I could smell coolant. Checked under the hood and found the top rad. hose disconnected from the rad. and coolant all over everything. The hose clamp was slid about half way up the hose.

I had replaced the water pump back in July and not put the clamp back in place when I installed the hose. I could not believe that the hose had stayed on this long.

How is that for a crazy story? It's hard to believe that the hose had stayed in place without the clamp during all the miles I've driven since installing the water pump.

That is the way it goes at the "Shade Tree L.L.C."

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Got the 82 tore down further.
Removed the steering sector, steering column, power brake booster and master cyl. and the biggy got the front cross member with all the suspension and brakes out.

Feels like I got a lot done but still have a long, long ways to go.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Been following along, like what you've been doing.
That hose staying on for so long is serious crazy luck.

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The progress is going slow.
I could not figure how to move the 82 with the cross member removed.
So I put it back in place using a couple of it's bolts and the front wheels.
I could move it with my jeep and come a long onto the lift.

Moved everything around and got the 82 up on the lift.
The is 62 where the 82 was the vette is back under the lift and the jeep now easier to get to and use down on the shop floor.

Now ready to take the 62 apart and start the upgrades/updates.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Update of sorts.
The 62 is being taken apart very slowly due to rust. The core support mount on the passenger side under the battery was a bear as was the bumper.

Yesterday morning was spent in the kitchen replacing the water valve on the refrigerator for the ice maker and water disp.
A trip into town for a 5/16 to 5/16 coupling added more than an hour to that little job. In the end we have ice again and that makes my wife happy so I'm happy too.

A couple of pictures of said truck progress.

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Happy wife, happy life!

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Finally got the 235 out of the 62. It has been a long journey up to now with a very long way to go.
Next is removing the front suspension and steering sector, cleaning everything and start to rebuild and reassemble everything.

Finding a place to store everything until it is needed again takes some planning and a lot of moving stuff around.

Check out the hole in the bell housing in the last picture. The tin flywheel cover is all beat up and has a hole knocked in it from the inside out. Bet there was a racket when what ever happened happened.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Amazing how sturdy bell housings are. Is that a hydraulic clutch?

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Yes it is. Seemed to still work pretty good too, what little I drove it before the tear down.

Great to hear from you Bomp.

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Nice Progress Brother! Bet that was a surprising noise... Will call you later today

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Morning Vince,
just read your build thread and i got to say you are doing it right. Almost everything from the 82 will make the 62 a better truck. the complete cradle will bolt in, power brakes and steering too. there will be a nice stepper in the shop when you're done. And your progress, well, it seems pretty fast to me.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Hi Vince, my name's Vince as well....and I too, own a '62!

So, I read through your thread with great interest, particularly interested in seeing how that front suspension assembly is going to go in from the '82.

I have my whole front clip removed right now to replace the old and tired original 283. I'm putting a brand new crate 350 in from Jegs.

Anyway...keep up the good work, I'll be following along for inspiration.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

I count any progress as another step forward no matter how small.

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What I said in the other reply, I'm figuring out how to do this forum stuff as I go.

Greetings Clem, I'm truly honored that you would read this thread and to then to have positive comments from you means a lot too.
Thanks for stopping by.

Hello Vince with another 62. Your truck looks to be in nicer condition that mine. As you can see I've got a long ways to go to get it on the road again.
Thanks for checking in.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Not much happening in the shop but today after going into North Little Rock for lunch with my wife for Valentine's day I got the torsion bars loose from the crossmember.
I ended up cutting the adjusting bolts after first trying my 1/2 drive impact.

A few other things have been done but nothing major to report at this time.
Once the old front end is removed I'll be making plans for fitting the 82 front end parts.
A lot of cleanup, mock up/rebuilding to go.

TA2Don has said, "Get an old truck, they are fun." He's right but some things about these old trucks is funner than others.

Not pics. Thanks for stopping by.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Got the front suspension out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a deal, but now it is done and I can move on to the next step.

Re: 1962 stepside project by realvc
 

Making me smile here Vince.

Looking good........;)

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Today I removed the steering sector from the frame and steering shaft from the sector and the column. Next will be some cleaning of the frame getting ready to install the late model cross member, suspension, motor mount towers and power steering sector.

All I lack is finishing up.:lol: