Nik's 62 build

[BFoley]

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

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.

I disagree. Few things in life are more exhilarating than trying to maneuver something with the nimbleness of a farm tractor into a tight spot while surrounded by show cars; owners of the cars nervously watching and on-lookers staring in awe as you frantically spin the wheel side-to-side as if you where driving a semi through an autocross slolem.


On a more serious note, I will never convert mine over to power anything. The lack of power anything, A/C and auto transmission helps ensure that my wife and my kids will never ask for the keys...

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Good find!

Thanks tj

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

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.

Originally Posted by BFoley

I disagree. Few things in life are more exhilarating than trying to maneuver something with the nimbleness of a farm tractor into a tight spot while surrounded by show cars; owners of the cars nervously watching and on-lookers staring in awe as you frantically spin the wheel side-to-side as if you where driving a semi through an autocross slolem.

I'm still not sure if it want to do power steering guys, I'll think about. I haven't even driven the truck yet so I'll see how I like it without power. I'm definitely doing power brakes though.

Originally Posted by BFoley

On a more serious note, I will never convert mine over to power anything. The lack of power anything, A/C and auto transmission helps ensure that my wife and my kids will never ask for the keys...

Haha that is a good idea Ben. I find it kind of cool that lots of these trucks have power nothing.

[62stepside longbox]

Here is a spot that I cut some rust out of on the backside of the cab

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And here it is with the new metal all welded in and ground smooth with some paint on it to protect against rain. This one took quite a while to finish despite of how small it is. I admit this one is not 100% perfect but it's still looks pretty good and since its behind the bed it isn't even visible

[TJ's Chevy]

Looking good!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looking good!

Thanks tj, I'm trying to get all the rust repair on the back of the cab done soon so I can get the bed back on and clear up some space in the driveway

[62stepside longbox]

Started to assess the rust in the passenger cab corner. It is definitely worse than the drivers side. It has lots of bondo. But the bright side is that once the passenger cab corner/cab support is done the cab will be basically rust free other than one or two spots that I need to finish up

[TJ's Chevy]

Time for some fire power! lol!

[namloc]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Started to assess the rust in the passenger cab corner. It is definitely worse than the drivers side. It has lots of bondo. But the bright side is that once the passenger cab corner/cab support is done the cab will be basically rust free other than one or two spots that I need to finish up

Been there before on a '69 I did a few years back.In the end rust free looked good and sounded good.Truck got sold due to that factor one day. Great job movin' along.

[Grizz1963]

You just keep banging away ehhh Nik?

Love checking in on your build.

You take on some serious challenges.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Time for some fire power! lol!

You got it!

Originally Posted by namloc

Been there before on a '69 I did a few years back.In the end rust free looked good and sounded good.Truck got sold due to that factor one day. Great job movin' along.

Thanks, if I keep on working it will eventually be done.

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

You just keep banging away ehhh Nik?

Love checking in on your build.

You take on some serious challenges.

Thanks rian, Yep just gotta keep on banging away at it to get the job done. The rust repair has been a real challenge but you know what they say, "if you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything".

[Palf70Step]

Getting closer. Yoou have been doing outstanding work, way better than this old man can do!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Getting closer. Yoou have been doing outstanding work, way better than this old man can do!

Haha thanks bill

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Today I'm moving lots of vehicles and parts around to make room for the donor truck coming tomorrow. I uncovered my seat and realized that I haven't shown you guys it yet. It's the original seat cover from 62, had a couple small rips and tears plus a couple broken springs but I repaired all that a while ago, but it's in pretty good shape for being 54 years old. I will eventually redo it with a new cover and foam but for now it's plenty fine.

[Palf70Step]

Very nice!, I thought you were just going to use an old bucket upside down.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice!, I thought you were just going to use an old bucket upside down.

Haha you guessed right bill. I had to move the truck into the garage to make room for the '78 donor truck. I used an old bucket upside down since the seat wasn't in the truck. Only got to drive it 30 feet but was still the first time driving it and was fun.

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It barely fit in the garage it's so long. Oh and the '78 should get here on Wednesday

[TJ's Chevy]

Tight fit in there! lol

Awesome that the donor will be there soon.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Tight fit in there! lol

Awesome that the donor will be there soon.

Yeah I'm really looking forward to tearing into the '78

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Finished up my front bumper this evening, I previously got all of the bends out of it by using a torch and hammer and beating it for hours but it still wasn't perfect so today I applied a layer of fibreglass filler and sanded it smooth and got it bolted on, I'm pretty happy with the end product.

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I also found this chrome badge at a garage sale that I may use on the truck. I will probably mount it on the front or rear bumper or maybe in the interior

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

I also found this chrome badge at a garage sale that I may use on the truck. I will probably mount it on the front or rear bumper or maybe in the interior

That badge is Ultra Cool.

Love little details like that.

[AJCK87]

Great progress Nik! Really awesome work on the passengers side rocker, cab corner and your bumper keep at it, you will be rocking around it no time

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

That badge is Ultra Cool.

Love little details like that.

Thanks rian, yes it's the little details that set a car apart from the rest.

Originally Posted by AJCK87

Great progress Nik! Really awesome work on the passengers side rocker, cab corner and your bumper keep at it, you will be rocking around it no time

Thanks Anthony, unfortunately I won't be getting much done on the truck in the next few weeks since its tightly packed away in the garage to make room for the '78 donor that will be here on Wednesday. I'll be spending most of my spare time stripping that Down.

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Got a lot done today on the fender, this section was really screwed up so I just decided no to use it. The lip has quite a bend to it