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retodd7711 · 02-14-2009, 09:20 PM

Finally got back to work on the truck today.
Installed new rear shocks, front will come soon.
But the biggest change was under the hood.
The old Stromberg had finally gave up the good fight,
so a 4412 was chosen as a suitable replacement.
For you guys runnin' the v-6 this is HIGHLY recommended!
Huge difference in response, pickup and over-all performance.
Thanks guys for answering my questions helping me out.

retodd7711 · 02-14-2009, 09:23 PM

couple more

orange66fleet · 02-14-2009, 10:43 PM

Your truck is comimg along great, it is good to see the progress on a good classic looking truck like yours. Your steady pace of small details are making a difference in the big picture.

joe231 · 02-14-2009, 11:23 PM

not sure how i missed this thread.....
I love your truck! looks like a fun driver!
glad you got the carb issue tackled!

retodd7711 · 02-15-2009, 06:02 PM

Finally got the front shocks on today.
Now she sits level and doesn't beat me to death going down the road.
Got underneath with mean green and a pressure washer---YUCK!
But then I was able to find a couple grease zerks that were covered with funk.
Debating how to paint the bare metal I exposed.
P.O.R. ?
At work they paint our big truck frames with Rust-oleum Professional and it seems to hold up real well.
I'm open to suggestions

**Palf70Step** · 02-15-2009, 06:24 PM

I've been using the good rustolium for ages on the chassis.and no complaints. When I do my second frame, I'll be using the rustolium.

jason65 · 02-15-2009, 06:36 PM

Thats what I did. Gloss black.

*LILRED66* · 02-15-2009, 07:08 PM

If it works good on the big truck frames, it will work equally well on the old truck frames. Good luck and show us some photos of your progress.

dhughins · 02-15-2009, 07:21 PM

check out rust bullet for painting the frame. you dont have to do as much prep or coat it afterwards (if your ok with the grey color of it)

jchav62 · 02-16-2009, 12:55 PM

Everything looks great, Todd! I would say Rustoleum for the frame. Glad to see the carb issues were taken care of.... Awesome!

factorystock · 02-19-2009, 10:53 PM

Wow,very clean stocker, even has the original wheel covers and seat.A time when GMC knew how to build a real stepside.

Eagletucky · 02-24-2009, 09:45 PM

I just picked up a 65 gmc. All stock. The carburator swap looks interesting. I'll be keeping an eye on this one....Truck looks great!!

retodd7711 · 02-26-2009, 07:34 PM

Had a coupe hours for my girl today so I Got to work on painting the frame and rear suspension.

retodd7711 · 02-26-2009, 07:38 PM

Pics are a little dark.
I painted until the sun went down.
Got that rust-oleum all over me!
Try laying on your back painting above your head,
You will get nasty!
Good news: Trailing arms and all rear end components are solid as a rock!
Bad news: All wood bed mounting hardware is toast

jason65 · 02-26-2009, 10:20 PM

Good job retodd. Can't wait to see the whole frame done.

**Palf70Step** · 02-27-2009, 06:14 AM

A new tattoo design?

Been there too many times. The work is looking good!!

joe231 · 02-27-2009, 09:27 AM

that will probably take a couple days to wear off, huh?

**scotts62** · 02-27-2009, 09:37 AM

Probably longer than that! Looks like some mean stuff.
Looking good!

gcburdic · 03-22-2009, 04:50 PM

Cool ride Todd!!....

jason65 · 03-22-2009, 06:49 PM

I bet he still has that black chet on his arms.

Dinos63 · 03-22-2009, 06:56 PM

good thing ya didn't get it in your hair

looks good cool truck

ryans62c20 · 04-24-2009, 12:29 PM

Great looking truck, Todd! Do you think you could do me a big favor and take some good pics of your tranny mount? What kind of transmission do you have? You can see on my thread that I desperately need to do something with my tranny mount.
Thanks
Ryan

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 04-24-2009, 06:53 PM

its not good paintin til your wearin it

retodd7711 · 04-26-2009, 06:08 PM

Sorry it's been so long, but I have been maikng progress.
New wheels- American Racing 15x8.
New tires all around.
Frame is finally painted-Let me tell you it's a "blast" pressure
washing 40 year old grease and mud off a truck you're
laying underneath.
Painted a little under the hood too.
Anyway here's what you want-Pictures!

retodd7711 · 04-26-2009, 06:11 PM

more

02-14-2009, 09:20 PM	#26
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Finally got back to work on the truck today. Installed new rear shocks, front will come soon. But the biggest change was under the hood. The old Stromberg had finally gave up the good fight, so a 4412 was chosen as a suitable replacement. For you guys runnin' the v-6 this is HIGHLY recommended! Huge difference in response, pickup and over-all performance. Thanks guys for answering my questions helping me out. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-14-2009, 09:23 PM	#27
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside couple more Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-14-2009, 10:43 PM	#28
orange66fleet Lowered in Cleveland Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 120	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Your truck is comimg along great, it is good to see the progress on a good classic looking truck like yours. Your steady pace of small details are making a difference in the big picture.

02-14-2009, 11:23 PM	#29
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside not sure how i missed this thread..... I love your truck! looks like a fun driver! glad you got the carb issue tackled! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-15-2009, 06:02 PM	#30
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Finally got the front shocks on today. Now she sits level and doesn't beat me to death going down the road. Got underneath with mean green and a pressure washer---YUCK! But then I was able to find a couple grease zerks that were covered with funk. Debating how to paint the bare metal I exposed. P.O.R. ? At work they paint our big truck frames with Rust-oleum Professional and it seems to hold up real well. I'm open to suggestions Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-15-2009, 06:24 PM	#31
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside I've been using the good rustolium for ages on the chassis.and no complaints. When I do my second frame, I'll be using the rustolium. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-15-2009, 06:36 PM	#32
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Thats what I did. Gloss black.

02-15-2009, 07:08 PM	#33
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside If it works good on the big truck frames, it will work equally well on the old truck frames. Good luck and show us some photos of your progress.

02-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#34
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside check out rust bullet for painting the frame. you dont have to do as much prep or coat it afterwards (if your ok with the grey color of it)

02-16-2009, 12:55 PM	#35
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Everything looks great, Todd! I would say Rustoleum for the frame. Glad to see the carb issues were taken care of.... Awesome! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-19-2009, 10:53 PM	#36
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Wow,very clean stocker, even has the original wheel covers and seat.A time when GMC knew how to build a real stepside.

02-24-2009, 09:45 PM	#37
Eagletucky Where did THAT bolt go? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Speedway, Indiana Posts: 306	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside I just picked up a 65 gmc. All stock. The carburator swap looks interesting. I'll be keeping an eye on this one....Truck looks great!!

02-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#38
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Had a coupe hours for my girl today so I Got to work on painting the frame and rear suspension. Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-26-2009, 07:38 PM	#39
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Pics are a little dark. I painted until the sun went down. Got that rust-oleum all over me! Try laying on your back painting above your head, You will get nasty! Good news: Trailing arms and all rear end components are solid as a rock! Bad news: All wood bed mounting hardware is toast Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-26-2009, 10:20 PM	#40
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Good job retodd. Can't wait to see the whole frame done.



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02-27-2009, 06:14 AM	#41
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside A new tattoo design? Been there too many times. The work is looking good!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-27-2009, 09:27 AM	#42
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside that will probably take a couple days to wear off, huh? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-27-2009, 09:37 AM	#43
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Probably longer than that! Looks like some mean stuff. Looking good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-22-2009, 04:50 PM	#44
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Cool ride Todd!!.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-22-2009, 06:49 PM	#45
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside I bet he still has that black chet on his arms.

03-22-2009, 06:56 PM	#46
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside good thing ya didn't get it in your hair looks good cool truck __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

04-24-2009, 12:29 PM	#47
ryans62c20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 30	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Great looking truck, Todd! Do you think you could do me a big favor and take some good pics of your tranny mount? What kind of transmission do you have? You can see on my thread that I desperately need to do something with my tranny mount. Thanks Ryan __________________ Ryan My 1962 c20 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339328

04-24-2009, 06:53 PM	#48
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside its not good paintin til your wearin it __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

04-26-2009, 06:08 PM	#49
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside Sorry it's been so long, but I have been maikng progress. New wheels- American Racing 15x8. New tires all around. Frame is finally painted-Let me tell you it's a "blast" pressure washing 40 year old grease and mud off a truck you're laying underneath. Painted a little under the hood too. Anyway here's what you want-Pictures! Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

04-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#50
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Rolling restoration thread---1962 Stepside more Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

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