1962 chevy c10 update.

[62 Barnfind]

Installed the bed and have one more bored to install in the floor. I have to cut out the filler hole and I did't bring my hole saw yesterday. I think my wife picked out the correct stain to match the color!

[62 Barnfind]

Finally got the truck back home yesterday. Fort Hood Paint and body did an outstanding job making my vision come true on the paint. Yesterday was the first time I saw it in the sun light. It really looks good. The bed color and chrome really goes with the Brigade Blue. I started by putting the windows in and for some reason it was the hardest time yet. I guess I didn't want ti scratch it. Which I did on the window seam. All installed the sun visors, firewall pad, wiring harness and some hoses. The plan tomorrow is plum the the rear tank and maybe try to start it.

[62stepside longbox]

Looks great John, that blue really makes the white dash pop out

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Looks great John, that blue really makes the white dash pop out

Thanks! It really looks good but the only problem is that is shows finger prints easy. I have keep wiping it down. What are you planning for your yours? I know your going with the original color but what about the inside?

[TJ's Chevy]

Man John that is Nice! Gonna have to keep that paint polished Everyday! lol!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Thanks! It really looks good but the only problem is that is shows finger prints easy. I have keep wiping it down. What are you planning for your yours? I know your going with the original color but what about the inside?

It's going back to the original fawn interior with the white and charcoal dash

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Man John that is Nice! Gonna have to keep that paint polished Everyday! lol!

I know TJ. I think it will be a little more detailing than before. The satin was wash and wipe.

[a.c.ward]

John,
on behalf of Fort Hood Auto Paint and Body, thank you for letting us be a part of your build. We take extreme pride in our work and strive make each project we get involved with even better than the last.
We look forward to seeing the truck fully reassembled, you are going to have to bring it by the shop when its done.

Thanks again

AC

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by a.c.ward

John,
on behalf of Fort Hood Auto Paint and Body, thank you for letting us be a part of your build. We take extreme pride in our work and strive make each project we get involved with even better than the last.
We look forward to seeing the truck fully reassembled, you are going to have to bring it by the shop when its done.

Thanks again

AC

Thanks AC!

[62 Barnfind]

I thought I had everything in time but I didn't. Once I got it up to operating temp it started to backfire and it wouldn't idle. So I re checked the timing and found out I was about three teeth off. Once I re-clocked the distributer by readjusting the vacuum advance and re stating the distributer it ran perfect. Now I have full power! If these 235s are off one tooth they cause a bunch of problems. I also filled up the overdrive trans and tested it. I have all gears. At least it moves. Today I need to secure the fuel line and run the sending unit with to the cab since I am getting fuel to the engine. I still have to straighten up the wires under the dash. I Just have them running to the fuse box. The front grill and instrument bracket is on its way to be chromed!

[TJ's Chevy]

Sounds good!

[realvc]

Great looking 62.
You have gone way over the top with your latest edition of this truck and should get some first place wins.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by realvc

Great looking 62.
You have gone way over the top with your latest edition of this truck and should get some first place wins.

Thanks realvc!

[testerdahl]

Just gorgeous. I read the entire thread and you have a lot more patience than me with the 235. LOL.

[62stepside longbox]

Sounds great John, I see many trophy's in your future

[62 Barnfind]

Moved a little further this week. I got the booster assembly, seat and carpet and the front grill off to the chromer. I can't wait to get it back and back on the truck. From the pics the grill looks great!

[TJ's Chevy]

Don't have words on that grill except.

[mattfranklin]

Beautiful truck!

[62 Barnfind]

I finally received my grill from the chrome shop last week. This morning I installed it and figured out I have one light out. I also installed the 2in rear drop and front disc brakes. Tomorrow I will bleed it and see how the power brakes feel.

[shp4man]

Nice truck!

[62stepside longbox]

Looks great John. Your truck keeps reminding me more and more of this truck I see at the local car shows

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks! I promise that I'm not copying some one. Would love to see more pics of that truck!

[LVPhotos]

Why amber hood lights? My factory ones were clear. Are the lights off when headlights are on? Canadian law?
Looking good.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Thanks! I promise that I'm not copying some one. Would love to see more pics of that truck!

Here's another pic

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Why amber hood lights? My factory ones were clear. Are the lights off when headlights are on? Canadian law?
Looking good.

Lv, yes your right that they should be clear, but he installed aftermarket LED ones and I believe they only come in Amber.

[62 Barnfind]

That is a nice 62! Would love to see it in person. Well I pulled the trigger on a rebuilt T5 from Lugnutz65. He has done an amazing job just waiting on it to be shipped. After reading all the good reviews on this trans I thought it would be better tan my 3 speed OD. Plus the OD was working correctly. I also got in a new shifter, boot and ball from Speedway this week to keep that vintage feel. I can't wait to get it in!