1962 chevy c10 update.

[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.

[awbrown]

I am still debating on how to do mine ,it would have been nice if the door skin had not gotten dented , I would have rolled opened the seem and laid it in , but skin was too far gone , so I suspect I will have it on and off the truck a bunch of times to get it aligned correctly..... looks like you are doing a fine job...

[62 Barnfind]

Did a little work this weekend. The door skin is harder than expected. The repo parts just don't line up good. I have all the body lines matched up except one. The door gaps are real close but I still have to align the door to the upper fender. The front top of the door is in jut a little too much. As you can see the front fender lines up ok with the white front grill support border. I guess I am pleased with the outcome. I still need to do the other side. The doors are the hardest part to get right!

[McMurphy]

Looks like your fender hung real nicely.... do you recall who you got it from?

[62 Barnfind]

I got it from classic chevy parts of America. I had to trim some where the upper fender overlaps and widen some holes in the front. it mounted pretty good for an aftermarket part. I have one dent in it in the front that I have to fix.

[62 Barnfind]

I finally put on my front fenders. I thought I would have done this about a month ago. I had to do some adjusting to get it to line up right. Her is what I did.

[62 Barnfind]

Did a little more work this week. I lower control panel and started working on my hood. Still need t paint the interior. I ordered the paint just waiting for it to come in. I cut out two pieces on the right side. I also bought the dent puller from Harbor Freight. It has been working well. I wish i would have bought it sooner so I could have used it on my right side door skin.

[McMurphy]

I got that little bad boy too, and was glad to have it!!

[62 Barnfind]

It has already saved time. I wish I would have had it for my right door. I would have pulled the dents instead of replacing the door skin. Which took me along time to fix. I started working on my hood. Rats nest used to be where the rust is. You can see all the stuff that came out of the rear hole.

[62 Barnfind]

Sanded all the rust, primed and jammed the hood today. I also finished the patch work yesterday. Tomorrow I plan on finishing the paint and mounting it to get the lines right and work the dents out. It is getting closer to primer.

[62 Barnfind]

Installed the hood today. I have it aligned pretty good but I still need to do some adjustments. I need to order all the hood cushions because mine were all rotten. Once I put them in I will line it up. Next is body work!

[boat]

Nice work man body lines are looking good cant wait to get mine put back together
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[62 Barnfind]

Thanks, The lines are the hardest part. I see some lines that not quite right but my wife can't tell. The upper fenders are just in place not bolted. I need the hood pads to get the proper adjustment. i did find out by taking off the sheet metal parts they kid of warp a little. I guess from not being mounted. So there is a little tweaking and bending to get it right. Good luck and can't wait to see your build.

[McMurphy]

Looks like good progress to me !!

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks! I have all my rust work done where I can out parts back on the truck. Made me some room in my garage to get ready to take apart the bed.

[62 Barnfind]

Did a little more on the truck yesterday. I installed the cab mounts. It is true that the bolts do not work for a 62. I also had to split the lower rubber to get the nut and washer on. The first one took a little time before I figured it out. i also started the bed tear down. I had to drill out the fender bolts. If you don't have one of these drill doctors you are making your life harder when it come to drilling. It gives you the perfect edge for cutting.

[62 Barnfind]

Got a little further today. I completely disassembled my bed today. I had to cut every bolt on there to get it apart. I also removed the angle strips. I used my air hammer with the chisel attachment. It took about 20 min to completely remove the strips with no damage. I also started sanding on my interior. I ordered some dupli-color Light drift sand metallic. I guess it is coming from the moon because I have been waiting for month. With the bed gone I can start working on body work. I am looking for a good primer.

[62 Barnfind]

Been busy today. I mad cab corner cover (thanks McMurphy), sanded and painted the inside cab. I ran out of paint so I still need to finish. I also lined the floor to give it some protection. Over all it came out good. Now I have to start working on the doors.

[markeb01]

Very impressive progress!

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks! I needed to get somewhere with the project. I still have to do sand, prime and block the body but I needed to get close to finishing something. The I still have to clear, cut and buff it. It looks a whole lot better with paint on it. One day I hope that it comes out as good as yours!

[62 Barnfind]

Major accomplishment this weekend. I finally laid down primer. It came out great but showed me I have more body work to do. I guess the even color brought out the small dents and imperfections in the body. Next week I will start on the blocking and fixing the minor imperfections. I used Dupli-Color Primer surfacer. It mixes well and sprays good. i plan on using slick sand for the final primer coat.

[redneck6]

looks great any updates ??

[62 Barnfind]

I have been real busy at work and little on the truck. All I have been doing is body work, filling and sanding. The passenger door and lower hood is giving me hell. I also received a free step-side from Shooter 7. Once I get the cab right I will start rebuilding my bed.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Coming along good!
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