Nik's 62 build

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

That '78 will provide lots of good parts. I'd recommend doing the power steering. It sure is nice to have when you're backing into a tight parking spot at a cruise night surrounded by spectators.

[BFoley]

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

That '78 will provide lots of good parts. I'd recommend doing the power steering. It sure is nice to have when you're backing into a tight parking spot at a cruise night surrounded by spectators.

I disagree. Few things in life are more exhilarating than trying to maneuver something with the nimbleness of a farm tractor into a tight spot while surrounded by show cars; owners of the cars nervously watching and on-lookers staring in awe as you frantically spin the wheel side-to-side as if you where driving a semi through an autocross slolem.


On a more serious note, I will never convert mine over to power anything. The lack of power anything, A/C and auto transmission helps ensure that my wife and my kids will never ask for the keys...

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Good find!

Thanks tj

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

That '78 will provide lots of good parts. I'd recommend doing the power steering. It sure is nice to have when you're backing into a tight parking spot at a cruise night surrounded by spectators.

Originally Posted by BFoley

I disagree. Few things in life are more exhilarating than trying to maneuver something with the nimbleness of a farm tractor into a tight spot while surrounded by show cars; owners of the cars nervously watching and on-lookers staring in awe as you frantically spin the wheel side-to-side as if you where driving a semi through an autocross slolem.

I'm still not sure if it want to do power steering guys, I'll think about. I haven't even driven the truck yet so I'll see how I like it without power. I'm definitely doing power brakes though.

Originally Posted by BFoley

On a more serious note, I will never convert mine over to power anything. The lack of power anything, A/C and auto transmission helps ensure that my wife and my kids will never ask for the keys...

Haha that is a good idea Ben. I find it kind of cool that lots of these trucks have power nothing.

[62stepside longbox]

Here is a spot that I cut some rust out of on the backside of the cab

[62stepside longbox]

And here it is with the new metal all welded in and ground smooth with some paint on it to protect against rain. This one took quite a while to finish despite of how small it is. I admit this one is not 100% perfect but it's still looks pretty good and since its behind the bed it isn't even visible

[TJ's Chevy]

Looking good!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looking good!

Thanks tj, I'm trying to get all the rust repair on the back of the cab done soon so I can get the bed back on and clear up some space in the driveway