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62stepside longbox · 05-07-2016, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Hey Nik, did you ever figure out your intake leak problems?

I believe so, I will find out for sure in the next day or two when I get it fired up

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-07-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Didn't get a whole ton done on the truck today but I did finish off the hood plane and I have to say she is real purdy.

Hood bird looks good!

62stepside longbox · 05-07-2016, 02:18 PM

Thanks tj

**Palf70Step** · 05-07-2016, 04:22 PM

Waiting....No truck noise yet.........waiting.....No truck noise yet...waiting..... Is it time yet??

62stepside longbox · 05-07-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Waiting....No truck noise yet.........waiting.....No truck noise yet...waiting..... Is it time yet??

Not yet bill, but I did find out that I need synchromesh transmission fluid for the t5 which here in Canada will cost $50 just to fill the tranny, when will the costs stop?!

But on a positive note I did finish rebuilding the engine for my dirt bike, I did a big bore kit, clutch and bigger valves. http://youtu.be/_hzehgbL5mM so now I'll get to spend some more time on the truck.

62stepside longbox · 05-07-2016, 09:25 PM

Just filled up the t5 with penzoil's finest. Got it started up and right away I could tell that the gasket is now sealing. It's really quite, except for backfiring. Yep still having problems. It starts easily now but it just won't idle, I have to keep the rpm's up then it just backfires and usually dies. I've played around with the air fuel mixture screw and just can't get it to idle or run smooth. Here's a video http://youtu.be/k-DiHR2XeO4
Thanks

62stepside longbox · 05-07-2016, 10:53 PM

Oh never mind guys, once it warmed up it would run smoothly but would idle too low and then die. I bumped the idle up and it runs great now, idles at 300rpm. Exhaust has a nice sound to it. http://youtu.be/0Zxcsv9oupM

60chevyjim · 05-08-2016, 01:44 AM

that's great to here that it is fixed

62stepside longbox · 05-08-2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

that's great to here that it is fixed

Yes it is!

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-08-2016, 10:01 AM

Sounds Great man! Good job!

62stepside longbox · 05-08-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Sounds Great man! Good job!

Thanks tj, She sure does!

62stepside longbox · 05-08-2016, 11:00 PM

Got a bit of work done on the rig today, fabbed up an inner rocker for the passenger side. Still needs some grinding but it's starting to take shape

CURSED GEARS · 05-09-2016, 06:32 AM

Glad you got it running right, always a big relief. On your piston shifter, I wonder if a engraving shop could cut your Shifter pattern in it for you? Then you cut put some paint in the new reliefs? Just a thought. I'm enjoying watching you work on this

scoot_mcgrute · 05-09-2016, 10:03 AM

Awesome man! Starting it is always a high point in the build

62stepside longbox · 05-09-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CURSED GEARS

Glad you got it running right, always a big relief. On your piston shifter, I wonder if a engraving shop could cut your Shifter pattern in it for you? Then you cut put some paint in the new reliefs? Just a thought. I'm enjoying watching you work on this

Thanks, it still needs a bit of tuning but it's running pretty well. That's what I was thinking for the shifter if I could get it engraved then paint then sand with a high grit paper, since the engravings wouldn't be touched by the sand paper they would be the only remaining paint if that makes sense.

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Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

Awesome man! Starting it is always a high point in the build

Thanks Scott, yeah it sure feels good to get it running

62stepside longbox · 05-10-2016, 11:11 PM

Got quite a bit done after school. I finished making the inner rocker panel and got it fully welded in, now it just needs to be ground smooth.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-11-2016, 10:14 AM

Nice!

BFoley · 05-11-2016, 12:41 PM

Nice work as always. How long did it take you to weld in the inner rocker? How do you go about doing it? Do you tack a few spots here and there and then let cool for a while?

62 Barnfind · 05-11-2016, 02:02 PM

Nice work!

**66ChevyMax** · 05-11-2016, 02:19 PM

Very nice work Nik

62stepside longbox · 05-11-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice!

Thanks tj

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Originally Posted by BFoley

Nice work as always. How long did it take you to weld in the inner rocker? How do you go about doing it? Do you tack a few spots here and there and then let cool for a while?

Thanks Ben
It took about 15 minutes of welding. It's ok if the metal heats up a bit since it is part of the floor and it's all covered by the rocker and floor mat. I usually tack a couple places then use a small hammer to persuade it into the spot I want then more tacking.

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Nice work!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Very nice work Nik

Thank you

62stepside longbox · 05-11-2016, 10:15 PM

I thought I'd show you guys a donor truck I'm picking up in the next week or so.
1978 GMC Sierra that is complete minus the motor. $300. I will be using the front crossmember for the 62 so I can have disk brakes and cheaper front end parts. I'll also use the rear axle plus all four 15" 5 lug steeleies so that it is 5 lug all around instead of having 5 on the front and 6 on the rear. I'm considering also doing power steering.

62stepside longbox · 05-11-2016, 10:16 PM

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**TJ's Chevy** · 05-12-2016, 10:02 AM

Good find!

Johnny_Lamebridge · 05-12-2016, 10:21 AM

That '78 will provide lots of good parts. I'd recommend doing the power steering. It sure is nice to have when you're backing into a tight parking spot at a cruise night surrounded by spectators.

05-07-2016, 02:18 PM	#603
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Thanks tj __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

05-07-2016, 04:22 PM	#604
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Waiting....No truck noise yet.........waiting.....No truck noise yet...waiting..... Is it time yet?? Attached Images __________________ 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!

05-07-2016, 09:25 PM	#606
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Just filled up the t5 with penzoil's finest. Got it started up and right away I could tell that the gasket is now sealing. It's really quite, except for backfiring. Yep still having problems. It starts easily now but it just won't idle, I have to keep the rpm's up then it just backfires and usually dies. I've played around with the air fuel mixture screw and just can't get it to idle or run smooth. Here's a video http://youtu.be/k-DiHR2XeO4 Thanks __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

05-07-2016, 10:53 PM	#607
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Oh never mind guys, once it warmed up it would run smoothly but would idle too low and then die. I bumped the idle up and it runs great now, idles at 300rpm. Exhaust has a nice sound to it. http://youtu.be/0Zxcsv9oupM __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

05-08-2016, 01:44 AM	#608
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside that's great to here that it is fixed

05-08-2016, 10:01 AM	#610
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Sounds Great man! Good job! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-08-2016, 11:00 PM	#612
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Got a bit of work done on the rig today, fabbed up an inner rocker for the passenger side. Still needs some grinding but it's starting to take shape Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

05-09-2016, 06:32 AM	#613
CURSED GEARS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lafayette In. Posts: 252	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Glad you got it running right, always a big relief. On your piston shifter, I wonder if a engraving shop could cut your Shifter pattern in it for you? Then you cut put some paint in the new reliefs? Just a thought. I'm enjoying watching you work on this

05-09-2016, 10:03 AM	#614
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Awesome man! Starting it is always a high point in the build __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

05-10-2016, 11:11 PM	#616
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Got quite a bit done after school. I finished making the inner rocker panel and got it fully welded in, now it just needs to be ground smooth. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

05-11-2016, 10:14 AM	#617
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Nice! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-11-2016, 12:41 PM	#618
BFoley Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 155	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Nice work as always. How long did it take you to weld in the inner rocker? How do you go about doing it? Do you tack a few spots here and there and then let cool for a while? __________________ '66 GMC K25 (305 V6, SM420) aka "Mabel" Link to project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698082 All gone - '66 CJ5, '69 C25, '69 C25 Camper Special, '79 C10 Big Ten/Bonanza, '84 K10 Silverado

05-11-2016, 02:02 PM	#619
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Nice work! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-11-2016, 02:19 PM	#620
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Very nice work Nik __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

05-11-2016, 10:15 PM	#622
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I thought I'd show you guys a donor truck I'm picking up in the next week or so. 1978 GMC Sierra that is complete minus the motor. $300. I will be using the front crossmember for the 62 so I can have disk brakes and cheaper front end parts. I'll also use the rear axle plus all four 15" 5 lug steeleies so that it is 5 lug all around instead of having 5 on the front and 6 on the rear. I'm considering also doing power steering. Attached Images



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05-11-2016, 10:16 PM	#623
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside 02 Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

05-12-2016, 10:02 AM	#624
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Good find! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-12-2016, 10:21 AM	#625
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside That '78 will provide lots of good parts. I'd recommend doing the power steering. It sure is nice to have when you're backing into a tight parking spot at a cruise night surrounded by spectators. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

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