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Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
I'm not doing a frame-off like some of you guys here, but I need to keep a record of my progress.
Hopefully, as I ask questions and get answers, we'll see the results posted here. That way we can see the cooperation and generous spirit that makes this board a great place! Step 1: You got to start somewhere.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Shloooooong bed member #2
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Just tinkering around. Looks like a little problem under the mirror mount.
Just some surface rust.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Just here to tinker
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Man,put some more pictures already. Sweet truck !!!
You say something about rust.
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
What?
You want more pics? Well, OKAY! Changed Questionable antifreeze,pressure tested radiator and changed 2 hoses and cap. Was running on 5 cylinders, changed spark plugs, cap and wires. Drained NASTY gas,shot some carb cleaner down her throat (Needs disassembly and complete cleanout) Logged 30 miles on the clock just farting around and showing friends. Layed a 5 foot one-wheel peel just because I could ![]()
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Couple of the inside.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Let's look under the hood.
Noticed my fuel pump is blowing a little gas out of the weep hole. I'll check that out tomorrow. Video is a little dark, I'll make y'all a better one soon. What's that in the bed? New Rocker panels! Just need to find a buddy with a welder.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Nice looking truck retodd. I am not as familiar with these years and can't tell from the angle, is it a short or long step?
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
man I like that dash. I've got a 66 and the dash is diff. Nice truck
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1 thing at a time is progress.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground GA
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Awesome project you have there
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
It's an 8 foot bed, so It's L_O_N_G!
I never cared for the 67-72 long steppers, but this one's growing on me. Plus you can get a 4X8 sheet of plywood in there, or an 8' long piece of molding. ( Currently using 4x8 sheet for a bed floor.) Having trouble finding someone to work on the split rims, I'll try the co-op Monday. I have a brand new set of 67-72 shocks, I'm hoping they will fit under her. Took a quick trip to the hardware store, Runnin' good! If you look close in the first pic, you can see my guard dog earning her keep.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 Last edited by retodd7711; 01-18-2009 at 03:11 PM. |
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Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes!
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Great looking truck!! The long step is cool...
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
I love this truck, original condition, V6, 4 speed with creeper? Long Bed step..... So cool. Nice truck man.
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Nice!
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Not much progress this weekend, but I did accomplish a couple things.
Got 2 new tires for the front, worked out some electrical gremlins so all the lights work Filled the gas tank and found a little hole, gives me something else to look forward to. And then I went cruisin' Saw a friend of mine and shot a couple pics. And shot the bull.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Nice truck man...I also like the long step.
I like the trim around the door glass...I'm assuming thats a GMC only thing...
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
I wonder what it would look like if you took the fog lights off the red truck and put them in the bumper of the 62?
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
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Regarding the trim; it's because the truck has the Custom option pack fitted. Another give-away is the hood emblems, they were plain ally on the basic truck and chromed on the Custom. Other extras are the cigar lighter and front bumper over-riders; I got lucky with my 63 'cos it came with the full kit, big back window, four-way flashers, clock as well as all the stuff above. Had it explained to me that a GMC is a "gentleman's" truck! ![]()
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Very nice looking truck !
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Did a little work today.
Got my fuel pump installed. Fixed hole in the gas tank. Tried to adjust my carb. (note the word tried) Got a rebuild kit ordered. Found some cool stuff in the glove box. And,yes the old NOS fuel pump came with the truck, 40 something years old and worked like new!
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 Last edited by retodd7711; 02-01-2009 at 08:28 PM. |
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
P.O. kept a record of every time he got gas.
Documenting the 20,000 original miles. Every registration from "63 forward. Receipts for 4 oil changes. Cool stuff.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
That's cool stuff for sure. Do you mind me asking what you paid for her? I voted this truck for ToTM, love the originality.
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Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside
Thanks for the vote!
The truck was bought locally for 2 grand. A couple e-bay sales didn't come through so the guy was just ready to deal. Plus his wife was pitchin' a fit. ![]() ![]()
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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