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**grumpy** · 04-09-2008, 06:43 AM

Well, I sold the 66 short/fleet because it was in pcs. and I need a driver, with selling the house, moving, job hunting etc...

I had to give up all my air-ride stuff with it, but....

So I bought this 62.

It has a mid-80's center bolt head 350/auto.
A/C that works, that I'm removing

And a, what appears to be, Gm 10-bolt from a coil spring car with upper control arms. They cut those off, and welded the craddles for the truck trailing arms.
It's about 2" or so too narrow on each side, but I can put more rubber under it, with a positive offset wheel.

Awesome mirrors, that we already threw away..haha
Awesome diamondplate bedrail bars, that we already threw away...haha
Awesome 70's hubcaps...gone

We drove 177 miles to get it, said a wish and a prayer, and drove it home 177 miles, and made it!

I'm gonna mess with some stuff, get it alittle more comfy for me. Seat is a mid-late 70's bench. It fits across great, but is too tall. I like to be down in the truck. So the seat mounts are coming off, and I'll make some right on the floor.

A/C unit is coming out. Too big for my taste. But I'll keep the engine driven pump for future airride...

Now, for the question I need answered...What is this master cylinder? It leaks and I need to replace it. Any ideas???

Thanks

joe231 · 04-09-2008, 07:09 AM

looks to be a late 80's master. I have a 90 k1500 wit a very similar (if not the same) one

**grumpy** · 04-09-2008, 07:28 AM

ok. I'll check that.

Also, is it ok to have a power boosted system with 4 corner drum brakes?

I mean, it drove ok. It pulls some to the right, but I think thats adjustment.

Stepside65 · 04-09-2008, 07:35 AM

IIRC they make aftermarket power boosters specifically for drum brakes so it should be fine. Body wise looks like the truck might be a little rough round the edges but a good start none the less.

**grumpy** · 04-09-2008, 07:45 AM

HaHa...
In Ohio that baby is a rock!!

it's actually better than it looks in pics.
There's a bunch of places the paint is just peeling off. But the floors, inner/outer rockers are great. cab corners are pretty good too.

Bottom of both front fenders need a patch, as well as bottom corners of both doors.

I can power wash most of the paint off, it's peeling that bad.

63sbssbbw · 04-09-2008, 02:15 PM

Looks great Grumpy
Agree the mirrors and bedrails look awful,but those caps with trim rings don't look too bad.
T

72BlckButy · 04-09-2008, 03:11 PM

That's a sweet little SWB, good luck with the new project!

kevindtimm · 04-09-2008, 03:19 PM

The underdash AC looks like a Mark V. If so, you should be able to do OK with in on ebay (don't forget, shipping won't be cheap, though it won't be horrible either.

Nice truck too

jchav62 · 04-09-2008, 04:59 PM

Nice 62! I dig it...

04-09-2008, 06:43 AM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions Well, I sold the 66 short/fleet because it was in pcs. and I need a driver, with selling the house, moving, job hunting etc... I had to give up all my air-ride stuff with it, but.... So I bought this 62. It has a mid-80's center bolt head 350/auto. A/C that works, that I'm removing And a, what appears to be, Gm 10-bolt from a coil spring car with upper control arms. They cut those off, and welded the craddles for the truck trailing arms. It's about 2" or so too narrow on each side, but I can put more rubber under it, with a positive offset wheel. Awesome mirrors, that we already threw away..haha Awesome diamondplate bedrail bars, that we already threw away...haha Awesome 70's hubcaps...gone We drove 177 miles to get it, said a wish and a prayer, and drove it home 177 miles, and made it! I'm gonna mess with some stuff, get it alittle more comfy for me. Seat is a mid-late 70's bench. It fits across great, but is too tall. I like to be down in the truck. So the seat mounts are coming off, and I'll make some right on the floor. A/C unit is coming out. Too big for my taste. But I'll keep the engine driven pump for future airride... Now, for the question I need answered...What is this master cylinder? It leaks and I need to replace it. Any ideas??? Thanks Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

04-09-2008, 07:09 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* looks to be a late 80's master. I have a 90 k1500 wit a very similar (if not the same) one __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-09-2008, 07:28 AM	#3
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* ok. I'll check that. Also, is it ok to have a power boosted system with 4 corner drum brakes? I mean, it drove ok. It pulls some to the right, but I think thats adjustment. __________________ Tim Road Hounds

04-09-2008, 07:35 AM	#4
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* IIRC they make aftermarket power boosters specifically for drum brakes so it should be fine. Body wise looks like the truck might be a little rough round the edges but a good start none the less. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

04-09-2008, 07:45 AM	#5
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* HaHa... In Ohio that baby is a rock!! it's actually better than it looks in pics. There's a bunch of places the paint is just peeling off. But the floors, inner/outer rockers are great. cab corners are pretty good too. Bottom of both front fenders need a patch, as well as bottom corners of both doors. I can power wash most of the paint off, it's peeling that bad. __________________ Tim Road Hounds

04-09-2008, 02:15 PM	#6
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* Looks great Grumpy Agree the mirrors and bedrails look awful,but those caps with trim rings don't look too bad. T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

04-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* That's a sweet little SWB, good luck with the new project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#8
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* The underdash AC looks like a Mark V. If so, you should be able to do OK with in on ebay (don't forget, shipping won't be cheap, though it won't be horrible either. Nice truck too

04-09-2008, 04:59 PM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	*Re: My new 62 short/fleet turdPlus questions* Nice 62! I dig it... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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