Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Rear shocks on.
Wrap on the exhaust next to the rear shock.
Exhaust mount in the middle done with rubber mounts.
Gas tank almost got installed, rubber on every thing hoses almost all in ran into a problem with the sending unit wire, wrong size.
Getting closer to firing it up!

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

It´s ALIVE! Got the tank in with a very successful club evening. Fired her up and broke in the cam. Runs great worth the LATE night! Little sleep now off to work. More when we get a video:devil::mm::mm::mm: of her.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

:thumbs:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the middle seat in with a little help from Frank. Little rust work by my buddy Tommy.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

nice seats! What are they out of?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I think it is from about a 97 chevy astro van. I have 2 captains chairs waiting to go in the front from another astro van that are the same material,:mm: and trying to put a couple Chrysler folding seats in the 3rd row as well for vehicle inspection.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Been busy, not much time in the shop. Got a good start on the 3rd row seats, (2 Chrysler folding) pictures will follow when done.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the 3rd row seats in.
Wrapped the pipes up front.
Primed the drip ledge.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Thanks to Peter we got the side blinker lights (small LED) on just need the hood on and it should be ready for import tax evaluation vehicle inspection. No time to work on it. Sorry forgot to take a picture. Next time,

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Went for the first drive up and down the road a few times today.
Small problems worked out, cracked fuel line at the pump to carb.
Replaced.
Cleaned the carb.
Tightened hoses.
Put the hood on.
Now to take it to vehicle inspection hopefully tomorrow.
Cross you fingers that they dont find anything that dosent comply.
Will post some pictures next time.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

If they do find something that does not comply, what do they do and what is the next step for you? Is it simple or complicated?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

That is a complicated question.
If they find something then I have time to fix it then go back.
Unless they just cant figure it out as it is the only 62 here.
I am going to have to weigh it then see where we are at.
I know they came with all
the seats but it is a problem with the way they figure out how much it can haul.
Have to see what it weighs first.
They figure 165lbs per person then times 8 seats with the total vehicle gvwr.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Passed Vehicle inspection with flying colors! Yea! Now to wait on the tax department to set a value then I will have licence plates and 8 years until the next vehicle inspection!:metal::mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

That's good to hear.......except for the tax part.

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Thanks. Tax shouldent be too bad as it is being registered as a antique car.
around $3K

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got some of the small stuff done tonight.
Peter rejuvenated the blinker switch on the steering column, and adjusted the cable.
pcv connected.
Exhaust tip cut off.
A little rust touch up painting.
Need to do some jetting adjustments on the Quadrajet. A bit to rich.
:chevy:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Is that a one time tax for as long as you own the vehicle? Do you also have to pay other fees such as licensing and road use?

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Some pictures of side blinker.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

yep it is for the first registration in Denmark . And yearly license i dont know what that Will be. Since it is antikke (35 years old )it only gets inspected every 8 years.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Wow, that is a bit much. Here in my state we pay a 6% sales tax when purchasing a new vehicle and then licensing is around $50-75 a year for licensing something that old. Then the road taxes/fees are a part of the fuel cost.

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I like the blinker on the side idea, probably a requirement for you. I am putting in some round clearance lights on the side of my 65 Suburban, and thought about getting some that could be used as turn signals as well. How did you wire them in?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Ran Them over to drivers side and put a conector to the blinker conection that plugs into the firewall. And of course grounded the other wire.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Nice truck! Where did you get the radiator hoses? I thought I tried stock hoses and they didn't work for me.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

They were stock hoses off Ebay.
Had to "adjust" the length to get them in the right position.
I will try to find the part nr when I get around to it.:mm:

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Did some work on the quadrajet. Checked needle and jet size. Gasket float lever. Big improvement.

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Found this on the front seat.

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Just paid the taxes on it, now to wait for licence plates.
Getting ready to put it in storage soon for the winter.
Now to wait for better weather and get out and really drive it.
Havent been able to do much but test up and down the road with test plates on.

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One of them is all I could find Gates 20416.:metal:
I think the other was.
Gates 20475 not sure though.

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Yes that is the unfortunate reality for many of us. If you want your truck to stay decently nice, you can't drive it during the winter time. Do they use any sort of deicer on the roads in Denmark?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Yes they use lots of salt.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Got the rims finished polishing. Not in too bad of shape. Anyone have knock offs or center caps?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Are those factory aluminum wheels?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I really dont know the markings say gmc BCo50781 but other than that?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

I'm probably wrong, but didn't the 82 Chevy pickups and Suburbans come from the factory with these wheels? I remember dark blue pickups with these on them. Found this, but it's an 87

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Those are close, few extra holes.
Looks like you are right 80´s standard rims.
found some on ebay
Now I just have to find some caps or knockoffs

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Recondi...dYUGk6&vxp=mtr

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

New rear brake shoes and cylinders. They needed it. Merry Christmas!

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Yes they were worn down a bit.

Merry Christmas!

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

We got a bit of the loose ends tied up last night.
Replaced the water pump that was leaking a bit.
New balencer as the 50 year old one was showing its age.
"Lambda" O2 sensor to adjust the carb to 14.7 close 15 average after a fine tune of the idle screws.
Got the new windshield rubber from Steele Rubber maybe next week we will get that replaced the other one is just not working out.
Along with new felts.

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

It sounds like you are making some good progress. How has the Winter weather been over there?

Re: 62 Burb project in the making.
 

Global warming has done a job. now snow and only 3 days of freezing weather in the 20F But lots of rain.