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burlapen · 08-03-2005, 10:06 AM

First of just wanted to say hello. I just purchased a 61 LWB cust cab with 350/th350. Body is rough, but it is a good starting point. I installed new back glass yesterday using the rope trick (no fun but it finally went in) I am having trouble getting the lock bead in there as the gap is very tight in the corners. Any suggestions. Thanks.

60-66 Nut · 08-03-2005, 11:28 AM

Welcome to the board, and congradulations on your new old truck. It really doesn't look that bad, especially for it's age, I've seen much worse. According to the hood, grille and fender badges it's a 62, 60 & 61 had the hood with the pods around the signal lights and the grille had four headlights. It could have been an early 62 and was titled as a 61. As for the window gasket, yes they can be very tight in the corners, especially some of the new replacements. I usually lube them up with armorall or son-of-a-gun, and that helps a little. Just be sure to wash it all off the body before doing any body work. Best of luck.

60-66 Nut

burlapen · 08-03-2005, 03:01 PM

Thanks....I knew the hood was different, all of the wiring is only for single head lights and looks to be original, but who knows. It does have the torsion bar suspension though, so the chassis must be 62 or earlier right? Got the gasket finished up today, pulled the truck out in the sun to get the gasket nice and warm, then used wd-40. Now its time to start on the body!!!

60-66 Nut · 08-03-2005, 04:48 PM

Yes, 60-62 had the torsion bar front suspension.

60-66 Nut

Mongo · 08-04-2005, 09:42 PM

Great looking truck!! Good luck and hope you find all the info you need here.

Chevyboy1962 · 08-08-2005, 02:51 AM

Burlapen,
I love the truck.

Do you by chance have a pic of the th350 crossbrace?

I made one for my '62 that is bolted up to the 2 inner frame rails(X part of frame) to miss the torsion bars.

TIA,
David

V-6 Fix · 08-08-2005, 04:31 PM

There is a small special tool to get the window bead installed. You can get it at any of the parts houses, Brothers, LMC or Chevy Duty. Try NAPA also.

Jake

burlapen · 08-08-2005, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the responses guys. Chevyboy, I will try to snap a pic of the crossmember.

Chevyboy1962 · 08-10-2005, 03:00 AM

Thanks Burlapen.

David

08-03-2005, 10:06 AM	#1
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	Newbie with 61 Custom Cab Question First of just wanted to say hello. I just purchased a 61 LWB cust cab with 350/th350. Body is rough, but it is a good starting point. I installed new back glass yesterday using the rope trick (no fun but it finally went in) I am having trouble getting the lock bead in there as the gap is very tight in the corners. Any suggestions. Thanks. Attached Images

08-03-2005, 11:28 AM	#2
60-66 Nut Professional Beer Tester Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 453	Welcome to the board, and congradulations on your new old truck. It really doesn't look that bad, especially for it's age, I've seen much worse. According to the hood, grille and fender badges it's a 62, 60 & 61 had the hood with the pods around the signal lights and the grille had four headlights. It could have been an early 62 and was titled as a 61. As for the window gasket, yes they can be very tight in the corners, especially some of the new replacements. I usually lube them up with armorall or son-of-a-gun, and that helps a little. Just be sure to wash it all off the body before doing any body work. Best of luck. 60-66 Nut __________________ 60 Ford F100 Custom Cab 61 Apache Short Fleetside 64 C10 Short Stepside 65 C80 409 V8 5spd(X-Firetruck) 83 GMC 350 Olds Diesel 85 GMC Short Bed 86 GMC Short Bed 90 GMC R3500 Crew Cab 92 GMC 1500

08-03-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
60-66 Nut Professional Beer Tester Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 453	Yes, 60-62 had the torsion bar front suspension. 60-66 Nut __________________ 60 Ford F100 Custom Cab 61 Apache Short Fleetside 64 C10 Short Stepside 65 C80 409 V8 5spd(X-Firetruck) 83 GMC 350 Olds Diesel 85 GMC Short Bed 86 GMC Short Bed 90 GMC R3500 Crew Cab 92 GMC 1500

08-04-2005, 09:42 PM	#5
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Great looking truck!! Good luck and hope you find all the info you need here. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

08-08-2005, 02:51 AM	#6
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Burlapen, I love the truck. Do you by chance have a pic of the th350 crossbrace? I made one for my '62 that is bolted up to the 2 inner frame rails(X part of frame) to miss the torsion bars. TIA, David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-03-2005, 03:01 PM	#3
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	Thanks....I knew the hood was different, all of the wiring is only for single head lights and looks to be original, but who knows. It does have the torsion bar suspension though, so the chassis must be 62 or earlier right? Got the gasket finished up today, pulled the truck out in the sun to get the gasket nice and warm, then used wd-40. Now its time to start on the body!!!

08-08-2005, 04:31 PM	#7
V-6 Fix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chalmette, Louisiana Posts: 10	There is a small special tool to get the window bead installed. You can get it at any of the parts houses, Brothers, LMC or Chevy Duty. Try NAPA also. Jake

08-08-2005, 05:51 PM	#8
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	Thanks for the responses guys. Chevyboy, I will try to snap a pic of the crossmember.

08-10-2005, 03:00 AM	#9
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Thanks Burlapen. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project



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