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62stepside longbox · 08-08-2016, 01:43 PM

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**66ChevyMax** · 08-08-2016, 03:22 PM

Engine looks great.

**Palf70Step** · 08-08-2016, 05:48 PM

All the little details are looking good together. Now you can scare the deer with your spotlight so you don't hit them.

TJ's Chevy · 08-08-2016, 05:53 PM

I always say, "It don't matter what the truck looks like long as you have a perrty engine." lol Looks great man! And spot lights rock! I have been able to pick up 2 so far. One a GM and the other an S6 universal.

62stepside longbox · 08-09-2016, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Engine looks great.

Thanks Craig, took a lot of work to get it this nice

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

All the little details are looking good together. Now you can scare the deer with your spotlight so you don't hit them.

Thanks bill, the details are what make the vehicle different. And yep now that whitetailed buck will see me coming from a mile away!

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

I always say, "It don't matter what the truck looks like long as you have a perrty engine." lol Looks great man! And spot lights rock! I have been able to pick up 2 so far. One a GM and the other an S6 universal.

Thanks tj, your sure right about a Pertty engine! This spotlight is a unity s6 almost identical to the factory 60-63 spotlight, just a little earlier.

62stepside longbox · 08-10-2016, 03:03 AM

Spent some time disassembling and polishing the spotlight and boy does she ever shine now! Chrome came out way better than I ever would've thought

**Palf70Step** · 08-10-2016, 05:19 AM

Very nice.

Grizz1963 · 08-10-2016, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

And then I picked up this cool old spotlight from the late 40's that someone has already switched the bulb out to 12volt and it works great and Chrome is in pretty nice shape as well, best of all it only cost me $20

I have one as well.

Desperately want it on my truck but in two minds about cutting a hole in my cab.

Probably will fit it though.

TJ's Chevy · 08-10-2016, 09:30 AM

62stepside longbox · 08-11-2016, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice.

Thanks bill

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I have one as well.

Desperately want it on my truck but in two minds about cutting a hole in my cab.

Probably will fit it though.

I say just go for it, holes can always be patched later down the road if need be.

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62stepside longbox · 08-14-2016, 02:56 AM

Well after contemplating about the motor mounts for a while an I decided after all to adapt the front mount to the new crossmember. So the first step was to take a bunch of measurements and then grind and drill out all the rivets to remove the perch from the crossmember, this was quite the chore but I finally got them all out. Next I will finish the last lower control arm so I can begin the crossmember swap.

62stepside longbox · 08-14-2016, 02:56 AM

And the perch

62stepside longbox · 08-20-2016, 03:49 PM

Engine is just about all buttoned up, I painted and reinstalled all the little odds and ends, she's looking good! Also ran some other lines

**66ChevyMax** · 08-20-2016, 04:07 PM

Can't wait to see that thing start up, great work.

**Palf70Step** · 08-20-2016, 05:28 PM

62stepside longbox · 08-20-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Can't wait to see that thing start up, great work.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks, Neither can I

AJCK87 · 08-21-2016, 10:40 AM

Awesome job Nik! Your motor is looking great

How's the motor mounts and front end coming?

62stepside longbox · 08-21-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AJCK87

Awesome job Nik! Your motor is looking great

How's the motor mounts and front end coming?

Thanks Anthony, in one of my past posts I mentioned that I decided to adapt the front mount to the new crossmember after all since it would be a lot less work than building side mounts from scratch. Now all I need to do is track down a rubber motor mount as mine has a large chunk missing and they are not reproduced. I'm actually in the kootney's right now and I have a couple leads on some

TJ's Chevy · 08-22-2016, 12:33 AM

Looking great dude!

64patina · 08-22-2016, 09:37 PM

Been a while since Ive been on here man, its came a long ways, looking good!

62stepside longbox · 08-23-2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Looking great dude!

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Originally Posted by 64patina

Been a while since Ive been on here man, its came a long ways, looking good!

Thanks a lot guys!

62stepside longbox · 08-26-2016, 12:16 AM

While on my ten day fishing trip I picked up this wilwood 3/4" clutch master cylinder, this is the same one that captainfab uses for his kit

62stepside longbox · 08-29-2016, 05:22 PM

While passing through the middle of nowhere in northern B.C. I was able to track down and purchase a 60-62 v8 Bellhousing with the v8 horseshoe and other stuff for $75, this is just in case I ever decide to go with a v8 in the future, since these Bellhousings are hard to find and it was a good deal I couldn't pass it up. Oh and I have been searching while on the road but still haven't found a motor mount

62stepside longbox · 09-05-2016, 09:59 PM

I've been pretty busy and lacking in updates recently but this weekend I decided to take advantage of the picknpull half priced sale. I got a set of springs from a half ton to cut down one coil ( my donor 78 had 3/4 ton springs), and a 8" brake booster from a s10, this is because my bigger booster from the 78 wouldn't fit in the engine bay with the oilbath aircleaner.

08-08-2016, 01:43 PM	#826
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08-08-2016, 01:43 PM	#827
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 03 Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

08-08-2016, 03:22 PM	#828
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Engine looks great. __________________ 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

08-08-2016, 05:48 PM	#829
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,108	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside All the little details are looking good together. Now you can scare the deer with your spotlight so you don't hit them. __________________ 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!

08-08-2016, 05:53 PM	#830
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside I always say, "It don't matter what the truck looks like long as you have a perrty engine." lol Looks great man! And spot lights rock! I have been able to pick up 2 so far. One a GM and the other an S6 universal. __________________ 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

08-10-2016, 03:03 AM	#832
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 Spent some time disassembling and polishing the spotlight and boy does she ever shine now! Chrome came out way better than I ever would've thought Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

08-10-2016, 05:19 AM	#833
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,108	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Very nice. __________________ 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!

08-10-2016, 09:30 AM	#835
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside __________________ 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

08-14-2016, 02:56 AM	#837
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 after contemplating about the motor mounts for a while an I decided after all to adapt the front mount to the new crossmember. So the first step was to take a bunch of measurements and then grind and drill out all the rivets to remove the perch from the crossmember, this was quite the chore but I finally got them all out. Next I will finish the last lower control arm so I can begin the crossmember swap. Attached Images

08-14-2016, 02:56 AM	#838
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 the perch Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

08-20-2016, 03:49 PM	#839
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 Engine is just about all buttoned up, I painted and reinstalled all the little odds and ends, she's looking good! Also ran some other lines Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

08-20-2016, 04:07 PM	#840
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Can't wait to see that thing start up, great work. __________________ 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

08-20-2016, 05:28 PM	#841
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,108	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!

08-21-2016, 10:40 AM	#843
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Awesome job Nik! Your motor is looking great How's the motor mounts and front end coming?

08-22-2016, 12:33 AM	#845
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Looking great dude! __________________ 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



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08-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#846
64patina Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Coshocton Ohio Posts: 108	Re: A 15 year old's project. Rusty 62 stepside Been a while since Ive been on here man, its came a long ways, looking good! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698214 my '62 build

08-26-2016, 12:16 AM	#848
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 While on my ten day fishing trip I picked up this wilwood 3/4" clutch master cylinder, this is the same one that captainfab uses for his kit Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

08-29-2016, 05:22 PM	#849
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 While passing through the middle of nowhere in northern B.C. I was able to track down and purchase a 60-62 v8 Bellhousing with the v8 horseshoe and other stuff for $75, this is just in case I ever decide to go with a v8 in the future, since these Bellhousings are hard to find and it was a good deal I couldn't pass it up. Oh and I have been searching while on the road but still haven't found a motor mount Attached Images __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

09-05-2016, 09:59 PM	#850
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've been pretty busy and lacking in updates recently but this weekend I decided to take advantage of the picknpull half priced sale. I got a set of springs from a half ton to cut down one coil ( my donor 78 had 3/4 ton springs), and a 8" brake booster from a s10, this is because my bigger booster from the 78 wouldn't fit in the engine bay with the oilbath aircleaner. Attached Images

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