it`s offical, I own a 62 shorty

[68c10owner]

The guy even delivered it to my place. Well, to the place I have to store it for now. It`s a 62 shortbed big window. It was a fleet side but he took the bed for his 66 so I`m bedless but I`ll find one later. It`s got a 350/350 thats suppost to have 10k on a rebuild. Will probably run with a little work. I`m picking up a 5 lug set up from a 73-up truck so I can get rid of the torsion bar set up. It`s a project but I traded a welder for the truck, a older Lincold weld pak 100 and $100 cash. Was going to be more but i paid him for the gas and ended up giving him money for his old welder so I would have something to work with. I`ll post pics after I get them n my computer.

[62 short step]

Cool!! Definitly post pics!!

[soba_03]

Early 60's is the way to go... "looking at the world through a curved windshield" it's the best looking years....

Congrats....

If your looking for Drop spindles or a master and power boster check out parts section.... I just did mine and have new parts left over....

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by soba_03

Early 60's is the way to go... "looking at the world through a curved windshield" it's the best looking years....

Congrats....

If your looking for Drop spindles or a master and power boster check out parts section.... I just did mine and have new parts left over....

Thanks guys. I`ll post some pics a little later.

soba, are your drop spindals for 60-62? i`m picking up a 73- up crossmember so i don`t know if those would work for me.

[68c10owner]

Here1s a couple pics. Looks pretty much the same minus the bed.

[mnky30]

my neighbor has one sitting in his yard it is a little rough but would work with some work. it is in santa rosa not sure how much he wants for it pm me if you might want

[68c10owner]

pm sent. Thanks.

[TimE]

Looks like a nice project truck. Gotta love the wraparound windshield/BBW combo!

[poorboy]

Heres a couple short fleet beds for sale in my area.
http://slo.craigslist.org/pts/604252930.html

http://slo.craigslist.org/pts/602831427.html

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by TimE

Looks like a nice project truck. Gotta love the wraparound windshield/BBW combo!

Thanks. Yeah i like the wrap around fron, it reminds me of my old 57 and the big back window was a plus as again it reminds me of my old 57 big window.

Originally Posted by poorboy

Heres a couple short fleet beds for sale in my area.
http://slo.craigslist.org/pts/604252930.html

http://slo.craigslist.org/pts/602831427.html

Thanks, those are great prices and definatly within the budget but travel isn`t a option right now.

[hewlett2002000]

looks great!! looks like you got some wiring to do from the looks of the dash. looks like a good start.
John

[poorboy]

If you make a deal for one of them and pay me for fuel I'll deliver it for you.

[poorboy]

I have a front bumper if you need one. It's not perfect but it's better than not having one. I'll be parting out a 63 longbed pretty soon as well.

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

looks great!! looks like you got some wiring to do from the looks of the dash. looks like a good start.
John

Yeah I`m going to pull it all out and buy one of those street rod type harnesses. I`ve seen them for about $150

Originally Posted by poorboy

If you make a deal for one of them and pay me for fuel I'll deliver it for you.

Thanks for the offer but I don`t have the cash right now. I`m going to be picking up some suspension stuff and I`ll be broke after that.

Originally Posted by poorboy

I have a front bumper if you need one. It's not perfect but it's better than not having one. I'll be parting out a 63 longbed pretty soon as well.

How much for the bumper? painted or chrome?My front horns are messed up so I`ll be needed a pair of those. I figured I`d cut them back about 6" and just weld another set on.

[poorboy]

Make me an offer. It's painted. Unless I can get rid of the longbed chassis as a whole I can cut the hors off if needed.

[68c10owner]

pm sent

[63sbssbbw]

Don't think the 63 bumper will fit
pretty sure '63 used the later bumper(63-66)
but if your doing frame horns anyway,make sure you get the correct ones for the bumper you've got.
Hopefully someone can chime in to confirm this or?
Thnks,T

[jchav62]

Nice '62! I like it... 60-62 trucks that used torsion bar front suspensions use a different front bumper. They are a little shorter and the frame horns are a little wider... Good luck!

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

Don't think the 63 bumper will fit
pretty sure '63 used the later bumper(63-66)
but if your doing frame horns anyway,make sure you get the correct ones for the bumper you've got.
Hopefully someone can chime in to confirm this or?
Thnks,T

Originally Posted by jchav62

Nice '62! I like it... 60-62 trucks that used torsion bar front suspensions use a different front bumper. They are a little shorter and the frame horns are a little wider... Good luck!

Thanks for the input guys. Can I make the 63 bumper and framehorns work on my 62? I`m not going for a show quality original truck so a little mix match is fine with me as long as it`ll look right.

[badriand]

Bummer about the bed. Around here they are hard to find and when you do find one it is beat to a pulp.

[soba_03]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Thanks guys. I`ll post some pics a little later.

soba, are your drop spindals for 60-62? i`m picking up a 73- up crossmember so i don`t know if those would work for me.

The spindles I have are disc spindles for the 60-62 front end Not sure if they would work on a late model front end or not.... I decided to keep mine stock height. I can adjust my height with my torsion bars if I need to and didn't want it slammed to the ground.... Besides it is cheaper for me to stay some what stock.... it's a personal choice..... let me know if you change your mind...

Nice truck... good luck....

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by badriand

Bummer about the bed. Around here they are hard to find and when you do find one it is beat to a pulp.

something wil pop up. I`m not even ready for a bed just yet but if one pops up for the right price I`ll pick it up. I`ve got alot of work to do before it`s ready to have the bed on anyway.

Originally Posted by soba_03

The spindles I have are disc spindles for the 60-62 front end Not sure if they would work on a late model front end or not.... I decided to keep mine stock height. I can adjust my height with my torsion bars if I need to and didn't want it slammed to the ground.... Besides it is cheaper for me to stay some what stock.... it's a personal choice..... let me know if you change your mind...

Nice truck... good luck....

Thanks. I`m going with a 73 truck crossmember and brakes. I`m getting the rearend too. i want the coil spring set up and 5 lug. I plan on a 4/6 drop.