1962 chevy c10 update.

[62 Barnfind]

Just finished blasting and painting the rear frame. I used rustoleum rusty metal primer and semi gloss black. I think it came out good. I do recommend this product for cost cutting. The quarts cost $8.00 each and lay down smooth. The truck is coming together slowly. I also cut out the cab corners and finished putting the engine back together. I had three people stop when I was working on it out side. I also received a ticket for storing my bed in the driveway.

[hopped up]

lookin good. whyd you get a ticket for having the bed in your driveway? thats bs!!!
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[62 Barnfind]

I know, I live in a new sub division and there is construction everywhere so I didn't think it would matter. So I have to move it into the garage.

[Jeff La]

That's just stupid for the ticket. Nice job

[Captainfab]

Your truck is looking good

Are you leaving it mostly stock?

I think that is BS getting a ticket for your bed being in the driveway. I am so glad I don't have to worry about things like that around here......not yet anyway.

[62 Barnfind]

Yes I am planning on stock with little modifications. I will change the wheels and put either a 2 or 3 carb setup on it. I want to do something different than what everybody else does. I wanted to put a v8 and auto but everybody in my area has that. I want to do a 60s theme with a hot strait six. I saw an eposode of gears and he did a strait six with three carbs and it looked kick ass. Thanks for the comments. I moved my bed inside last night so I won't get into trouble.

[62 Barnfind]

Replaced the right cab corner. The left one I messed up and need to get another. Does anybody know the best way to remove the front cab mount/ floor brace? Mine is rusted thru.

[62 Barnfind]

Just replaced the right front cab mount. It took longer than expected. It had a bunch of spot welds. Plus it was harder to do upside down. I finally removed and replace it.

[62 Barnfind]

I am doing all myself. I did a 66 when I was in high school (1988) that I found in a farmer's field. I have been a Army Mechanic for 22 yrs and I have been watching all the how to shows like Gears, Trucks, Muscle ca and Overhaulin. I have been wanting a project for a long time and came across this truck. Thanks for the shout out!

[McMurphy]

Congrats on your 22 years of service!!
I just rolled over 20 years active last August.

Keep us in pics on your build, this is the fun stuff !!

[62 Barnfind]

Same to you! August is when I hit 22.

[juanz1947]

Nice truck

[DLOE65]

Lookin good! Nice body work on the cab corner!
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[62 Barnfind]

Thanks for the complements. I received the inner fender seals so I am going to replace the inner fenders. If I have time I am going to do the other cab corner. I do not want to get in a hurry because last time I did and I messed it up. I am looking for a good right front fender. I started sanding the front and noticed that it is rusty and dented bad in the front.

[62 Barnfind]

Did more work today. I replaced the left rocker panel. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The hardest part was stretching the panel to get a good fit. I still have to grinding and fill the seam to make it look better. I also fitted my front fenders. For some reason they are not lining up right.

[j.kirn]

Great work keep it up

[C@rnut001]

Your truck build is coming along great! Keep up the great work. Your engine is looking killer now.

[62 Barnfind]

Did more metal work today. Didn't get to finish because the lower part of the right door is rusted thru. So I have to order a patch to finish it.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Subscribed. It's coming along nicely

[Chad215]

looks great- I'm going to have to replace at least the bottom of my door skin eventually- I'm very nervous even thinking about it - your work looks awesome.

[62 Barnfind]

Replaced my left side door skin and lower door panel It came out ok but it's a bout 1/4 off. I still have to adjust it a little.

[markeb01]

Very impressive progress, your truck is coming along nicely. In my youth I always wanted to build a 6 cylinder engine with a 4 barrel and headers, but it never worked out that way. Triple carbs have always provided a better wow factor though. I wish I had your sheet metal skills. Keep up the good work!

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks,
One day I will having look as good as yours. I have been a mechanic in the Army for 22 yrs and just started to get into the body work. While I was in Germany I watched all the how to car shows and learned a little. I wish I were better.This was the first time I did a door skin. It came out ok but it is a 1/4 in off from the left door. How much does the door seal stick out from the sill plate on the bottom? The bottom door is knocked in a little because it was sticking way out. I need to do some more hammering and filling to get the door better. If I didn't have to replace the lower door I think it would have come out better. This is the hardest part of the build so far. Getting the doors right.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

This is the hardest part of the build so far. Getting the doors right.

I think adding to the problem is the fact they didn't fit very well to begin with. Looking at a cab schematic showing how many pieces made up the door jamb (and the whole cab for that matter) it's amazing anything fit on these trucks. Too bad for restorers they didn't have today's level of laser guided robotic assembly when these were designed. I imagine when these were new it was all done by hand with manual clamps, and a buyer just had to hope his truck wasn't assembled on a Monday or Friday!

[62 Barnfind]

I just went out and removed the skin and re adjusted it. It is a little better. When I feill the weld line I will have to make the top body line also.