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**Advanced Design** · 01-25-2017, 07:59 PM

Excellent work on your bracket! Well done!

65sub · 01-25-2017, 10:17 PM

Nice job on the bracket. Looks very professional.

62stepside longbox · 01-25-2017, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Your skills really are coming along in leaps and bounds mate.

Doors look great.

Thanks rian, metalwork is just one of those things that I have such pride in doing.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice looking work. Your idea sounds good to me since they are run with a single belt in a serpentine system.

Thanks bill, my thoughts exactly.

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Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

That bracket turned out great! I bet you'll be just fine running a single belt for the whole system and it looks like you've got room to mount a simple idler/tensioner pulley later if needed.

Keep it up!

Thanks Scott, that is exactly what I thought, I don't think I'll need the idler pulley but I can always add it if I have to.

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Great job man!

Thanks tj

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Excellent work on your bracket! Well done!

Thanks Doug

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Nice job on the bracket. Looks very professional.

Thanks Dale, but I'm far from professional, I just really took my time and put lots of effort into this piece.

62stepside longbox · 01-26-2017, 11:19 PM

Today I worked on making the adjustment arm. I welded these two together.

62stepside longbox · 01-26-2017, 11:19 PM

And smoothed it out

62stepside longbox · 01-26-2017, 11:21 PM

Then bent this little jog into the piece so it lines up correctly, then drilled a hole through both pieces and put a bolt through.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 01-27-2017, 12:22 AM

Bracket and arm looks good!!

62stepside longbox · 01-27-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

Bracket and arm looks good!!

Thanks!

Today I got both the coil springs installed and then torqued the lower ball joints to spec.

62stepside longbox · 01-27-2017, 11:56 PM

I was then able to put the wheels on and put the truck back on the ground for the first time in months.

62stepside longbox · 01-27-2017, 11:58 PM

And since I was already outside I just decided to drill out the plastic pins and separate the collapsable steering shaft.

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-28-2017, 10:42 AM

Bracket turned out great.

62 Barnfind · 01-28-2017, 10:43 AM

Nice job! I might have to get you to make me one for my truck!

**Palf70Step** · 01-28-2017, 01:11 PM

62stepside longbox · 01-28-2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Bracket turned out great.

Thanks Tj

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Nice job! I might have to get you to make me one for my truck!

Thanks John, I'm actually making another one for Steve Hawkins on the Facebook group, so if you're interested we can talk about it.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks bill

62stepside longbox · 02-05-2017, 05:36 PM

Well about a week ago the temperature dropped and now we're down to -10 celcius with almost one foot of snow on the ground, but I've still been making progress

62stepside longbox · 02-05-2017, 05:37 PM

I started with working on getting the framerail near the steering box welded back in place, so first I tacked it up

62stepside longbox · 02-05-2017, 05:39 PM

Then I fully welded it up and ground it down smooth with a flap disk, it actually looks much nicer than the factory weld seam which can be seen to the far left

65sub · 02-05-2017, 08:59 PM

Thats dedication. Building your truck in a foot of snow

**Palf70Step** · 02-06-2017, 06:18 AM

62stepside longbox · 02-06-2017, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Thats dedication. Building your truck in a foot of snow

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks guys, I just bundle up and go out to do what I have to do.

Just last night we got another almost 10" of snow. This is a lot more than we usually get

62stepside longbox · 02-07-2017, 10:19 PM

No pictures but today is my 17th birthday and my mom and dad surprised me with a nice set of tires for my 16" rims! I'm really excited to get them mounted and on the truck soon! I'll post some pics tomorrow when there's a little more light. I also just passed a road test and I now have my novice license, meaning I can finally drive on my own without a supervisor. So now I'm going to be trying even harder to get the truck road worthy for this spring so I can insure it and drive it!

**Advanced Design** · 02-08-2017, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

No pictures but today is my 17th birthday and my mom and dad surprised me with a nice set of tires for my 16" rims! I'm really excited to get them mounted and on the truck soon! I'll post some pics tomorrow when there's a little more light. I also just passed a road test and I now have my novice license, meaning I can finally drive on my own without a supervisor. So now I'm going to be trying even harder to get the truck road worthy for this spring so I can insure it and drive it!

Happy Birthday! Tires are a perfect gift for a car guy. Congratulations on passing your test too.

scoot_mcgrute · 02-08-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

No pictures but today is my 17th birthday and my mom and dad surprised me with a nice set of tires for my 16" rims! I'm really excited to get them mounted and on the truck soon! I'll post some pics tomorrow when there's a little more light. I also just passed a road test and I now have my novice license, meaning I can finally drive on my own without a supervisor. So now I'm going to be trying even harder to get the truck road worthy for this spring so I can insure it and drive it!

What a great gift! I bet you'll get it up and running by then, you've been making some awesome progress and doing great quality work.

62stepside longbox · 02-08-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Happy belated Birthday

Thanks bill, I appreciate you changing the thread name, with me now being 17 and most of the rust repaired I figured it needed a new name.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Happy Birthday! Tires are a perfect gift for a car guy. Congratulations on passing your test too.

Thanks Doug, they sure are.

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Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

What a great gift! I bet you'll get it up and running by then, you've been making some awesome progress and doing great quality work.

Thanks Scott, hopefully, I still have lots left to do but the list is slowly getting smaller.

**Palf70Step** · 02-08-2017, 06:23 AM

Happy belated Birthday

01-25-2017, 07:59 PM	#1
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,026	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Excellent work on your bracket! Well done! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-25-2017, 10:17 PM	#2
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Nice job on the bracket. Looks very professional. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

01-26-2017, 11:19 PM	#4
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 Today I worked on making the adjustment arm. I welded these two together. Attached Images

01-26-2017, 11:19 PM	#5
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 And smoothed it out Attached Images

01-26-2017, 11:21 PM	#6
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 Then bent this little jog into the piece so it lines up correctly, then drilled a hole through both pieces and put a bolt through. Attached Images

01-27-2017, 12:22 AM	#7
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Bracket and arm looks good!! __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

01-27-2017, 11:56 PM	#9
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 was then able to put the wheels on and put the truck back on the ground for the first time in months. Attached Images

01-27-2017, 11:58 PM	#10
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 And since I was already outside I just decided to drill out the plastic pins and separate the collapsable steering shaft. Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

01-28-2017, 10:42 AM	#11
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 Bracket turned out great. __________________ 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

01-28-2017, 10:43 AM	#12
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 job! I might have to get you to make me one for my truck! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

01-28-2017, 01:11 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside __________________ 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!

02-05-2017, 05:36 PM	#15
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 Well about a week ago the temperature dropped and now we're down to -10 celcius with almost one foot of snow on the ground, but I've still been making progress Attached Images

02-05-2017, 05:37 PM	#16
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 started with working on getting the framerail near the steering box welded back in place, so first I tacked it up Attached Images

02-05-2017, 05:39 PM	#17
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 Then I fully welded it up and ground it down smooth with a flap disk, it actually looks much nicer than the factory weld seam which can be seen to the far left Attached Images

02-05-2017, 08:59 PM	#18
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Thats dedication. Building your truck in a foot of snow __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167



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02-06-2017, 06:18 AM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside __________________ 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!

02-07-2017, 10:19 PM	#21
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: Nik's 62 build No pictures but today is my 17th birthday and my mom and dad surprised me with a nice set of tires for my 16" rims! I'm really excited to get them mounted and on the truck soon! I'll post some pics tomorrow when there's a little more light. I also just passed a road test and I now have my novice license, meaning I can finally drive on my own without a supervisor. So now I'm going to be trying even harder to get the truck road worthy for this spring so I can insure it and drive it! __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-08-2017 at 06:25 AM.

02-08-2017, 06:23 AM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Nik's 62 build Happy belated Birthday __________________ 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!

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