1962 chevy c10 update.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

How wide are those wheels?

I'm tucking a healthy amount of 17" rim, but they are only 7.5" wide. There sure isn't much room in the step side fenders.

20x9 with 5in backspace. 1in on the inside and 3/4 on outside lip.

[62 Barnfind]

Yesterday I went and had the tires installed. The rears fit but touched on the outside lip. I had to cut 1/4 off the fender lip to get the look I was going for. Not they have plenty of room. I did a test drive and this is a totally different truck!

[350TacoZilla]

Looks good. I need to get one of those manual fender lip rollers sometime for stuff like that, they seem super useful but just don't need it very often.

[SkinnyG]

I have a fender roller, but usually have better luck with a baseball bat or a piece of pipe.

You would need to be careful of the rods that help the fender keep its shape; the fender won't roll easily there. Because of the thickness of the metal, cutting is probably easiest.

Looks nice! (though... I want lower...(grin))

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

I have a fender roller, but usually have better luck with a baseball bat or a piece of pipe.

You would need to be careful of the rods that help the fender keep its shape; the fender won't roll easily there. Because of the thickness of the metal, cutting is probably easiest.

Looks nice! (though... I want lower...(grin))

I tried rolling it but did more pushing than bending. So I made a line where it was going to be folded and cut it out. Came out much better. My last wheels were 15x8 with 4in back space and it had about a playing card between the wheel and fender. I needed to do it then but never came around to doing it. The truck drives so much better with everything I did to it.

[62 Barnfind]

Took my truck on a long drive yesterday to the alignment shop. It had plenty of passing power and the temp ran between 160-180. I decided that the exhaust is too loud for me. So I will be hunting for another set of muffles to quiet it down.

[62 Barnfind]

Did a little more on the truck this weekend. I installed red inserts in the Bowie hubcaps. I think it give more of an original look. Also installed Dakota Digital gauges. Nice upgrade but a lot of work to install.

[Braunschweiger]

A very nice truck, good work.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

A very nice truck, good work.

Thanks!

[62 Barnfind]

Installed my new Snowden seat today! Ordered it on February 22 and received it yesterday. Really nice quality and made in Texas!

[62 Barnfind]

I have been occupied with attending car shows and beginning work on my new '73 project, so I haven't posted on this thread recently. You van see it on the 73-87 page if interested. Additionally, I am pleased to share that my '62 truck was selected for the upcoming C10 American magazine issue. it’s really cool seeing you truck on print!

[joesscamaro]

Hey, that's awesome. Congratulations! I'm sure that is a cool feeling!

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Hey, that's awesome. Congratulations! I'm sure that is a cool feeling!

Thanks, It is!

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Hey, that's awesome. Congratulations! I'm sure that is a cool feeling!

Thanks, It is!