Recreating Dad's 62 C10

[1981_c10]

Hey Y'all,

Along with my 1981 C10 project I have going on, I have begun to put more attention to the recreation of my Dad's high school truck, a 1962 C10 that him and his dad built.

To begin, here are some photos of my dad's 62 back in the day:

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To this "resurrection", I purchased a 1962 C10 Stepside that was my neighbors truck as I grew up. After he passed in a car accident, the truck sat for over 8 years until I was able to pick it up.

This are the photos from the day I went to ask it his mom would sell me the truck:

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After settling on a reasonable price, I took my younger brother to pick the truck up with me. Along with the body, I got the 283 (from a 70s model) and 3 transmissions (1 power glide and 2 turbo 350s). I was happy with the purchase price (but came with a Bill of Sale). I am okay with the Bill of Sale due to knowing where the truck came from. No worries on it being stolen. Knew the lady for years.

Here is us loading her up:

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Here is a pic of when I showed up to the house to surprise my dad:

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Interior pics before and after the cleaning:

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Overall, the truck is in good condition. Drip rail has rust, but floors, rockers and cab corners are solid.

I started rebuilding the 283 with my dad:

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After getting the block cleaned up. I decided to tackle rebuilding the heads. First time doing this. It was going well until one of the heads fell off the table and landed on my foot....3 pass out moments and 9 stitches later....To think about the sweet crate engine I could have had with all the money I spent on medical bills. Live and learn.

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Went to the Decatur Swap meet and picked up some Custom Cab Modeling. Here is the fitting:

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While trying to still heal, she had to sit with the cousins for a while. My 70 and 81 pictured as well. Also covered the cab to prevent further rust than I already have. Inside pillers are shot. I can stick my fingers to the outside sheet metal:

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Decided to ditch the 283 and do an ls swap in the truck. Also don't want to mess with the rust around the drip rail and windshield due to my lack of welding experience.

I picked up this 1962 SWB with a clean title and a 65 frame for $500!! I will use the cab and maybe the frame. It also came with 2 core support 64-66 grill inner fenders and one outter fender. Not bad for the price. Originally a New Mexico Truck. Everything else: for sale!

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Planning to strip the inside of the orange cab in the next week or so and take it to the local body guy to start on replacing the rockers and cab corners. Dad and I will patch the floor and do all the other body work.

[markeb01]

Wow you are really moving along! Nice decision picking up the solid cab, much easier than trying to repair that rust. Keep us posted, and good luck!

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Wow you are really moving along! Nice decision picking up the solid cab, much easier than trying to repair that rust. Keep us posted, and good luck!

Thanks! But don't be too fooled...started this about 9 months ago. Just now building the thread to help motivate me. I am excited to take the deeper dive into.

[Bomp]

Wow, you're on it. Even the hurt toe doesn't slow you down.
Like the direction things are going. I started on mine back in 2011 with the idea I'd be driving next summer.

Good luck.
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[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Wow, you're on it. Even the hurt toe doesn't slow you down.
Like the direction things are going. I started on mine back in 2011 with the idea I'd be driving next summer.

Good luck.
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Thanks! This forum is for sure serving as great motivation. Plan this week is to prep the 1970 C10 LWB to sell to free up some cash to dive in deeper with the 62.

[66ChevyMax]

Great story (Minus the toe part) sounds like fun times! Good luck this forum is awesome!

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Great story (Minus the toe part) sounds like fun times! Good luck this forum is awesome!

Thanks! Currently looking through your build as we speak. Such sick ride. For sure learning a thing or two from reading through!

[66ChevyMax]

I hope it helps,

Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Thanks! Currently looking through your build as we speak. Such sick ride. For sure learning a thing or two from reading through!

[1981_c10]

Well, I spent the week getting the 1970 c10 ready to sell. Already had some hits on it. This was my great grandfathers truck. original AC cab truck. Sad to see it up for sale, but have to pick and choose my projects. It will help fund the 5.3 LS and tranny I found for the 62. I will be keeping the slotted mags for now to put on the 62. The original wheels for the 70 are currently on the 62 from when I picked it up.

Crazy that after sitting for 2 years, all it took was some fresh gas and carb cleaner to get this puppy fired up in under 10 minutes.

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I also was able to snap some better shots of the fleetside bed that came with my parts truck. Will be hard to see that awesome tailgate go. Dig the color so much! Straps are just holding the bed on the frame right now. (don't worry, not too tight)

[DPowers]

Cool that you are doing this for/with your dad. Bet he is stoked.

[par4tom]

Nice story for you and your dad...except the part about the toe!!! OUCH!!!

Subscribed and look forward to watching you build this truck...

[Palf70Step]

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Cool that you are doing this for/with your dad. Bet he is stoked.

Thanks! Although at times I feel I am more excited than he... At least I will have a set of keys too!!

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Originally Posted by par4tom

Nice story for you and your dad...except the part about the toe!!! OUCH!!!

Subscribed and look forward to watching you build this truck...

Thanks!!! Toe doesn't hurt as much....