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Old 12-16-2012, 04:11 PM   #1
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project ruggedly handsome

hello guys iv had my truck for a few mounths now I work on it on my lunch break at the garage its a 62 chevy k20 long step side I finally got it running great I saved it from thr crushhers for 300 bucks here are some pictures of when I got it and were I'm at now it wont be a show truck its going to be my daily drive I will keep updating as I goany advice would be great
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Old 12-16-2012, 04:12 PM   #2
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Old 12-16-2012, 04:14 PM   #3
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Old 12-16-2012, 04:18 PM   #4
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here she is now I will update with more still have to finishe the bed doors and body work runs great [IMG][/IMG]
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Old 12-16-2012, 04:20 PM   #5
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Old 12-17-2012, 12:47 AM   #6
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Welcome to the forum

You've made some nice progress. What engine does it have?

I take it you work at the wrecking yard?
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Old 12-17-2012, 01:23 PM   #7
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Welcome aboard and have fun with the new Truck...
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Old 12-17-2012, 07:02 PM   #8
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yes I work at a salvage yard it has a 235 thanks guys I just got a tail gate rear fenders and a mirrior for 40 dollars at another yard near me
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Old 12-17-2012, 10:31 PM   #9
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Old 12-17-2012, 10:48 PM   #10
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Welcome aboard, thanks for saving another truck!!
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Old 12-19-2012, 06:06 PM   #11
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thanks guys cant wait to finish this old girl didn't do much today. did a compression test and there all around 120 pounds aldo got a nice seat out of a 94 1500 what do you guys do for a radio id like a cd player but really don't want to cut the dash
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Old 12-22-2012, 09:44 PM   #12
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tightened all the wheel bearins to day to find there wasn't a break shoe or wheel cylinder ledt on it so I know what ill be doing tomorrow does anyone know how long tje speedometer cable is on these I called autozone to day and thers a few different lengths I don't really want to take the housing out to measure so if any one knows please help thanks
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:54 PM   #13
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very nice man shes a beast! i have a speedo cable out in the garage ill try to remember to measure it for ya!
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Old 12-23-2012, 06:02 PM   #14
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Great time to upgrade to power brakes !
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