Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 11:47 AM

I'm not doing a frame-off like some of you guys here, but I need to keep a record of my progress.
Hopefully, as I ask questions and get answers, we'll see the results posted here. That way we can see the cooperation and generous spirit that makes this board a great place!
Step 1: You got to start somewhere.

4dranch · 01-17-2009, 12:35 PM

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 12:40 PM

Just tinkering around. Looks like a little problem under the mirror mount.
Just some surface rust.

**Corts60** · 01-17-2009, 02:32 PM

More pics!!!

rmoorhead · 01-17-2009, 03:43 PM

Man,put some more pictures already. Sweet truck !!!
You say something about rust.

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 06:23 PM

What?
You want more pics?
Well, OKAY!
Changed Questionable antifreeze,pressure tested radiator and changed 2 hoses and cap.
Was running on 5 cylinders, changed spark plugs, cap and wires.
Drained NASTY gas,shot some carb cleaner down her throat (Needs disassembly and complete cleanout)
Logged 30 miles on the clock just farting around and showing friends.
Layed a 5 foot one-wheel peel just because I could

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 06:25 PM

Couple of the inside.

retodd7711 · 01-17-2009, 06:36 PM

Let's look under the hood.
Noticed my fuel pump is blowing a little gas out of the weep hole.
I'll check that out tomorrow.
Video is a little dark, I'll make y'all a better one soon.
What's that in the bed?
New Rocker panels! Just need to find a buddy with a welder.

YouTube - 1962 gmc

**Palf70Step** · 01-18-2009, 10:30 AM

Nice looking truck retodd. I am not as familiar with these years and can't tell from the angle, is it a short or long step?

jmedero · 01-18-2009, 10:38 AM

man I like that dash. I've got a 66 and the dash is diff. Nice truck

Alan's Classic · 01-18-2009, 11:14 AM

Awesome project you have there

retodd7711 · 01-18-2009, 03:10 PM

It's an 8 foot bed, so It's L_O_N_G!
I never cared for the 67-72 long steppers, but this one's growing on me.
Plus you can get a 4X8 sheet of plywood in there, or an 8' long piece of molding.
( Currently using 4x8 sheet for a bed floor.)
Having trouble finding someone to work on the split rims, I'll try the co-op Monday.
I have a brand new set of 67-72 shocks, I'm hoping they will fit under her.
Took a quick trip to the hardware store, Runnin' good!
If you look close in the first pic, you can see my guard dog earning her keep.

Old School Kid · 01-18-2009, 09:30 PM

Great looking truck!! The long step is cool...

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-18-2009, 10:54 PM

I love this truck, original condition, V6, 4 speed with creeper? Long Bed step..... So cool. Nice truck man.

Joey~AP · 01-19-2009, 05:23 PM

Nice!

retodd7711 · 01-25-2009, 07:03 PM

Not much progress this weekend, but I did accomplish a couple things.
Got 2 new tires for the front, worked out some electrical gremlins
so all the lights work
Filled the gas tank and found a little hole,
gives me something else to look forward to.
And then I went cruisin'
Saw a friend of mine and shot a couple pics.
And shot the bull.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-25-2009, 07:39 PM

Nice truck man...I also like the long step.

I like the trim around the door glass...I'm assuming thats a GMC only thing...

jason65 · 01-25-2009, 08:56 PM

I wonder what it would look like if you took the fog lights off the red truck and put them in the bumper of the 62?

welsh kev · 02-01-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice truck man...I also like the long step.

I like the trim around the door glass...I'm assuming thats a GMC only thing...

I like it too.

Regarding the trim; it's because the truck has the Custom option pack fitted. Another give-away is the hood emblems, they were plain ally on the basic truck and chromed on the Custom.

Other extras are the cigar lighter and front bumper over-riders; I got lucky with my 63 'cos it came with the full kit, big back window, four-way flashers, clock as well as all the stuff above.

Had it explained to me that a GMC is a "gentleman's" truck!

oldblu65 · 02-01-2009, 04:14 PM

Very nice looking truck !

retodd7711 · 02-01-2009, 06:12 PM

Did a little work today.
Got my fuel pump installed.
Fixed hole in the gas tank.
Tried to adjust my carb. (note the word tried)
Got a rebuild kit ordered.
Found some cool stuff in the glove box.
And,yes the old NOS fuel pump came with the truck, 40 something years old and worked like new!

retodd7711 · 02-01-2009, 06:15 PM

P.O. kept a record of every time he got gas.
Documenting the 20,000 original miles.
Every registration from "63 forward.
Receipts for 4 oil changes.
Cool stuff.

TwoFiftyShifter · 02-01-2009, 07:56 PM

That's cool stuff for sure. Do you mind me asking what you paid for her? I voted this truck for ToTM, love the originality.

retodd7711 · 02-01-2009, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the vote!
The truck was bought locally for 2 grand.
A couple e-bay sales didn't come through so the guy was just ready to deal.
Plus his wife was pitchin' a fit.

TwoFiftyShifter · 02-01-2009, 09:29 PM

2,000? Good Score. Do you have any long term plans? Or are ya just gonna drive it? That's what I would do.......

01-17-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside I'm not doing a frame-off like some of you guys here, but I need to keep a record of my progress. Hopefully, as I ask questions and get answers, we'll see the results posted here. That way we can see the cooperation and generous spirit that makes this board a great place! Step 1: You got to start somewhere. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-17-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

01-17-2009, 12:40 PM	#3
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Just tinkering around. Looks like a little problem under the mirror mount. Just some surface rust. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-17-2009, 02:32 PM	#4
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside More pics!!! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-17-2009, 03:43 PM	#5
rmoorhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Salisbury Posts: 40	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Man,put some more pictures already. Sweet truck !!! You say something about rust. __________________ 4life Last edited by rmoorhead; 01-17-2009 at 04:01 PM.

01-17-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside What? You want more pics? Well, OKAY! Changed Questionable antifreeze,pressure tested radiator and changed 2 hoses and cap. Was running on 5 cylinders, changed spark plugs, cap and wires. Drained NASTY gas,shot some carb cleaner down her throat (Needs disassembly and complete cleanout) Logged 30 miles on the clock just farting around and showing friends. Layed a 5 foot one-wheel peel just because I could Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-17-2009, 06:25 PM	#7
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Couple of the inside. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-18-2009, 10:30 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,266	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Nice looking truck retodd. I am not as familiar with these years and can't tell from the angle, is it a short or long step? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-18-2009, 10:38 AM	#10
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside man I like that dash. I've got a 66 and the dash is diff. Nice truck

01-18-2009, 11:14 AM	#11
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Awesome project you have there __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-18-2009, 03:10 PM	#12
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside It's an 8 foot bed, so It's L_O_N_G! I never cared for the 67-72 long steppers, but this one's growing on me. Plus you can get a 4X8 sheet of plywood in there, or an 8' long piece of molding. ( Currently using 4x8 sheet for a bed floor.) Having trouble finding someone to work on the split rims, I'll try the co-op Monday. I have a brand new set of 67-72 shocks, I'm hoping they will fit under her. Took a quick trip to the hardware store, Runnin' good! If you look close in the first pic, you can see my guard dog earning her keep. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 Last edited by retodd7711; 01-18-2009 at 03:11 PM.

01-18-2009, 09:30 PM	#13
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Great looking truck!! The long step is cool... __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

01-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#14
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside I love this truck, original condition, V6, 4 speed with creeper? Long Bed step..... So cool. Nice truck man. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-19-2009, 05:23 PM	#15
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Nice! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

01-25-2009, 07:03 PM	#16
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Not much progress this weekend, but I did accomplish a couple things. Got 2 new tires for the front, worked out some electrical gremlins so all the lights work Filled the gas tank and found a little hole, gives me something else to look forward to. And then I went cruisin' Saw a friend of mine and shot a couple pics. And shot the bull. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005



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01-25-2009, 07:39 PM	#17
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Nice truck man...I also like the long step. I like the trim around the door glass...I'm assuming thats a GMC only thing... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-25-2009, 08:56 PM	#18
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside I wonder what it would look like if you took the fog lights off the red truck and put them in the bumper of the 62?

02-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#20
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Very nice looking truck !

02-01-2009, 06:12 PM	#21
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Did a little work today. Got my fuel pump installed. Fixed hole in the gas tank. Tried to adjust my carb. (note the word tried) Got a rebuild kit ordered. Found some cool stuff in the glove box. And,yes the old NOS fuel pump came with the truck, 40 something years old and worked like new! Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 Last edited by retodd7711; 02-01-2009 at 08:28 PM.

02-01-2009, 06:15 PM	#22
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside P.O. kept a record of every time he got gas. Documenting the 20,000 original miles. Every registration from "63 forward. Receipts for 4 oil changes. Cool stuff. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-01-2009, 07:56 PM	#23
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside That's cool stuff for sure. Do you mind me asking what you paid for her? I voted this truck for ToTM, love the originality. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

02-01-2009, 08:25 PM	#24
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Thanks for the vote! The truck was bought locally for 2 grand. A couple e-bay sales didn't come through so the guy was just ready to deal. Plus his wife was pitchin' a fit. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-01-2009, 09:29 PM	#25
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside 2,000? Good Score. Do you have any long term plans? Or are ya just gonna drive it? That's what I would do....... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

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