1962 chevy c10 update.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by dubie

what happens with pre-flattened paint is the clear coat will float. So you get one strip of flat and the other is glossy, causing tiger stripes. I went through this 10 years ago when I painted my 72 with a flattened 2 stage satin black. I ended up shooting the entire truck 4 different times before I was satisfied with the end result. The key is the proper amount of overlap, and keeping that gun a perfect 90 degrees to the surface you are spraying. It's such a pain in the ass, I don't know why I'm going to put myself through this again. hahaha I just love the look of a suede paint job. I think your truck is coming together very nicely bud, thanks for sharing the build with us.

Thanks for the complement.It has been a long road just getting to this point. Today I installed my carpet, gas tank and weather strips. It cam out good except one wrinkle that I didn't have enough time to get out. Maybe tomorrow I can do it. Next is the seat. I think I will order it on the 15th.

[CRGRS 66]

looks great... I am so far away from carpet

[McMurphy]

Congrats !!
Mine is on its way !!

[markeb01]

The carpet looks great. Which supplier did you pick?

[62 Barnfind]

I used Brothers. They had a sale so that was the deciding factor. I still have to work out that one wrinkle in the hump and cut out my dimmer. It's a little lighter than i wanted but I think it's going to look good with the blue and white seat. Thanks!

[McMurphy]

Oh yeah, the Brothers sale motivated me to put in a large order as well... Carpet, Deadner, front fenders...ect

Looking real good, and exceptionally motivating !!
Are you gluing it down?

[Jmorales3181]

Coming out nice. You will be driving that thing in no time.
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[62 Barnfind]

Thanks to Sharps 40 I installed my door handles today. I also installed my new gas cap, I think it looks good polished instead of painted. It is coming together very slow since i'm so busy with work. I hope the next thing is the seat cover.

[62 Barnfind]

Did my first test drive sine I bought it in Jan 2012. The brakes do not work so that will be the next thing to fix after I get the seat recovered. Since I got it running I did find out I have still a bunch to fix.

[C@rnut001]

It sure is looking good though, thanks for the pictures. Keep up the great work on it.

[62 Barnfind]

Finally installed my seat cover today. Interior is coming along. Need to work on the brakes next.

[62 Barnfind]

Today I painted and installed my rear bumper today and I also got my front light to work. I almost have all my brake parts together. Still have brake cables and one wheel cylinder on order. I drove the truck again today and took my wife with me. I wish I was finished so we could take it out longer.

[Sharps40]

Damn fine looking truck. And just the right color too! Love the door handles. Great to see that fine rig runnin and all the great work you did to rescue it.

[mano]

Looking good!!!

[62 Barnfind]

Finished my brake job today except for attaching my brake cables. i also recieved my new wheels today. 15x8 smoothies. I will paint them white to go with the rest of the truck. I will be selling the stock wheels.

[62-One-Ton]

Looks good.
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[62 Barnfind]

I feel like that I finally made a break thru in my build. I finished the brakes and installed my new wheels and tires! Took it out again for a drive and went to go get gas for it. I had a good time and can't wait to drive it all the time.

[markeb01]

What a fantastic improvement. Those wheels and caps look great! They really tie the whole truck together.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by markeb01

What a fantastic improvement. Those wheels and caps look great! They really tie the whole truck together.

like, totally man !!

[bj383ss]

Great looking truck John. I just read through your whole thread. Very inspirational for me as I our trucks are very similar except yours started in much better shape than mine.

Would you mind sharing who you used to have your glass installed as I need to do this. My front windshield seal is missing about 4 inches at the bottom and the window has a ton of cracks.

You make everything look so easy can't wait to tear mine apart and start on the body work. For now just getting my ready for inspection so I can drive it for awhile.

I would be interested in your wheels. I live in Leander. Let me know.

Bret

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks! It feels good to get it to this stage. I still have electrical, front bumper( which I'm looking for one) and paint touch up. The white on my roof, bumper and grill picks up all kinds of trash so i'm going to have to repaint it. I wish I had more time so I could get it registered.

[bj383ss]

Well I got to see this truck in person today and meet John. Great guy and loved the truck. Very inspiring to me to see it and imagine mine looking this good someday. Thanks again John for the wheels. I plan on starting on them tomorrow

Bret
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[johnlq6975]

I think it's great I'm starting my first build tomorrow what's crazy is I'm starting a double build with my dad and my fatherinlaw both 62 swb so all the pictures and information that's posted is very helpfull both of their names r Wayne good luck I'm watching

[TJ's Chevy]

One awesome looking truck!

[Shooters_7]

Looks good! Wheels are almost what I'm using on my 65 and love them!