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Blue_Aura · 05-01-2013, 01:47 PM

Finished up replacing all my head bolts with new Fel-Pro bolts with sealant already applied. Now I have to redo the valve lash, since I had to loosen the rockers to get the socket in between them. Not too much work left to have an engine ready to be dropped in. Now I have to get my firewall and frame cleaned up and repainted.

robber grin · 05-01-2013, 08:23 PM

Pulled the 62 outside and cut the windshield out, started to strip the cab down... scraped what seemed like 5 lbs. of old Super Yellow of the ps door opening weather stripping.
rg

azdude1964 · 05-01-2013, 09:09 PM

Here is my new 1964 bbw longbed ..its gonna get restored .....stay tuned if you have a set of hubcaps i would be interested in buying them also need stock 283 air cleaner.

markeb01 · 05-01-2013, 11:03 PM

Got the Comp Cams bumpstick swapped into the new engine today.

mud.man.rj · 05-01-2013, 11:05 PM

Which comp cam did you use. I just put a Comp Extreme 4x4 270H in my 454 lately, what a huge difference.

markeb01 · 05-01-2013, 11:50 PM

I went with the High Energy 268H in a stock 350. Should be a lot more fun that the OEM cam I've been running for the last 21 years. I've got a Richmond 4 speed with 2.64 low gear and a Dana 44 in the rear with 4.10's.

donthekawguy · 05-02-2013, 04:48 PM

Got my rear end buttoned up, installing the upper rear shock relocators, new tailights and housings, new rear wiring harness. Just waiting on the Lowes guys to bring my replacement compressor then I will install the springs and maybe the rear end tonight.

hemifalcon · 05-02-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by donthekawguy

Got my rear end buttoned up, installing the upper rear shock relocators, new tailights and housings, new rear wiring harness. Just waiting on the Lowes guys to bring my replacement compressor then I will install the springs and maybe the rear end tonight.

Why do your tail lights look off-centered??? Isn't there an aluminum housing for the lens to attach to?
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donthekawguy · 05-02-2013, 05:18 PM

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Why do your tail lights look off-centered??? Isn't there an aluminum housing for the lens to attach to?
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I just noticed that. They came out all stuck together and I was so excited I didn't notice.

Time for another trip to classic chevy.

robber grin · 05-02-2013, 08:10 PM

Stripped the PS door, continued taking stuff off the cab...
rg

hemifalcon · 05-02-2013, 08:15 PM

Like this--

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f.../photo_02.html
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donthekawguy · 05-02-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hemifalcon

Like this--

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f.../photo_02.html
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They are kind of like that. They fit in the tail light recess. I ordered new ones from classic.

donthekawguy · 05-02-2013, 10:24 PM

Just went out and put on the springs and shocks. Getting closer! I should have the rear end in Saturday and then the detail stuff starts.

MikeS. · 05-02-2013, 10:51 PM

Took off the front gas tank to my MH, it was leaking. Took it to a radiator shop for repair.
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robber grin · 05-03-2013, 08:04 PM

Pulled the 62's column, pedal assembly, built a dolly from scrap wood and pulled the cab off the frame.

rg

jbgroby · 05-04-2013, 05:35 PM

Picked up the Hood from the painter, the bird is mounted (safest place for now) Damn she looks good. He's got the tail gate and should get that back soon. Then the bed and she be done.

jbgroby · 05-04-2013, 05:41 PM

One more

markeb01 · 05-04-2013, 06:23 PM

Adjusted the valves on the new engine today. It's just about ready to go in the truck:

Vernski · 05-04-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

One more

Looks good with the bird sitting on it Jake...Vernski

robber grin · 05-04-2013, 09:54 PM

W O W ! Hood looks great!

I got the 283 mounted on the 62's chassis where it belongs...
used the standard bell housing to locate and drill for side mounts - bottom holes on 78 cross member were spot on.

rg

baggedbigblock · 05-04-2013, 09:57 PM

Installed my 15x8 Front and rear smoothies and Coker G78's.

robber grin · 05-04-2013, 10:08 PM

Man bbb, I LOVE your truck... looks great!
rg

jbgroby · 05-04-2013, 10:43 PM

Vern The painter took his time to fill all the joints with seam sealer, so I never have to worry about water getting in the joints. Best way to go by far.

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Looks good with the bird sitting on it Jake...Vernski

jydbowtie · 05-04-2013, 10:45 PM

stripped the interior... started with floor first

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-04-2013, 10:53 PM

Project: "Full Metal Yellow Jacket" Build Thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

Suicide Door Engineering - 1962 Chevy C-10...

05-01-2013, 01:47 PM	#7576
Blue_Aura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 251	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished up replacing all my head bolts with new Fel-Pro bolts with sealant already applied. Now I have to redo the valve lash, since I had to loosen the rockers to get the socket in between them. Not too much work left to have an engine ready to be dropped in. Now I have to get my firewall and frame cleaned up and repainted. __________________ Current Vehicles: '62 C10 - 350 (current project), '03 Tahoe (C Series) Some Past Projects: '69 Nova - 350 , '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 - LT1 350, '73 K20 Full-time 4x4 - 400 SB, '77 1/2 Camaro Z28 - 350, '84 Camaro Z28 - 305, '68 Buick - 430 BB

05-01-2013, 08:23 PM	#7577
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the 62 outside and cut the windshield out, started to strip the cab down... scraped what seemed like 5 lbs. of old Super Yellow of the ps door opening weather stripping. rg

05-01-2013, 09:09 PM	#7578
azdude1964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: tucson,az Posts: 179	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Here is my new 1964 bbw longbed ..its gonna get restored .....stay tuned if you have a set of hubcaps i would be interested in buying them also need stock 283 air cleaner. Attached Images __________________ efi 496bbc th350 custom brakes narrowed 9 coilover rear.

05-01-2013, 11:03 PM	#7579
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the Comp Cams bumpstick swapped into the new engine today. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-01-2013, 11:05 PM	#7580
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Which comp cam did you use. I just put a Comp Extreme 4x4 270H in my 454 lately, what a huge difference.

05-01-2013, 11:50 PM	#7581
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I went with the High Energy 268H in a stock 350. Should be a lot more fun that the OEM cam I've been running for the last 21 years. I've got a Richmond 4 speed with 2.64 low gear and a Dana 44 in the rear with 4.10's. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-02-2013, 04:48 PM	#7582
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my rear end buttoned up, installing the upper rear shock relocators, new tailights and housings, new rear wiring harness. Just waiting on the Lowes guys to bring my replacement compressor then I will install the springs and maybe the rear end tonight. Attached Images __________________ 66 shorty

05-02-2013, 08:10 PM	#7585
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Stripped the PS door, continued taking stuff off the cab... rg

05-02-2013, 08:15 PM	#7586
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Like this-- http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f.../photo_02.html Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

05-02-2013, 10:24 PM	#7588
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just went out and put on the springs and shocks. Getting closer! I should have the rear end in Saturday and then the detail stuff starts. __________________ 66 shorty

05-02-2013, 10:51 PM	#7589
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took off the front gas tank to my MH, it was leaking. Took it to a radiator shop for repair. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

05-03-2013, 08:04 PM	#7590
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the 62's column, pedal assembly, built a dolly from scrap wood and pulled the cab off the frame. rg Attached Images

05-04-2013, 05:35 PM	#7591
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up the Hood from the painter, the bird is mounted (safest place for now) Damn she looks good. He's got the tail gate and should get that back soon. Then the bed and she be done. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-04-2013, 05:41 PM	#7592
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? One more Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-04-2013, 06:23 PM	#7593
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Adjusted the valves on the new engine today. It's just about ready to go in the truck: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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05-04-2013, 09:54 PM	#7595
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? W O W ! Hood looks great! I got the 283 mounted on the 62's chassis where it belongs... used the standard bell housing to locate and drill for side mounts - bottom holes on 78 cross member were spot on. rg Attached Images

05-04-2013, 09:57 PM	#7596
baggedbigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rich Virginia Posts: 336	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed my 15x8 Front and rear smoothies and Coker G78's.

05-04-2013, 10:08 PM	#7597
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Man bbb, I LOVE your truck... looks great! rg

05-04-2013, 10:45 PM	#7599
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: What did you do to your truck today? stripped the interior... started with floor first Attached Images

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