The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jcramsey · 02-25-2019, 03:07 PM

Never could find time to do any serious work on the truck so I posted it up on CL and Facebook a couple months ago. Ended up selling the truck on the 14th. Guy and his wife drove up from Jacksonville, FL to pick it up. I think he won Valentines Day

His plans are to put in an LS, air ride and use it for his mobile detailing business.

I used the money from this truck to pick up an 89 Dodge D350 flatbed truck with the 5.9 cummins and 5 speed trans. I'll use it to go pick up a well used 72 (I think) stepside farm truck that my dad is giving me. He bought it for the motor that was original to the 66 he's got (the Egg Hauler). He got the whole truck for practically nothing so I dont feel too guilty about taking it. I kept the 250 and T5 from the 62 so hoping to drop that in, shorten the driveshaft, make sure the brakes are good and get it driving. I'm not out of the game yet!

rusty76 · 02-26-2019, 07:17 PM

Hate you sold it but new things arrive around the corner.

jcramsey · 02-27-2019, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Hate you sold it but new things arrive around the corner.

I really hated to see it go, but I just wasn't able to work on it like I wanted to. Gonna try and keep the next truck simple so I can get it on the road a lot quicker.

RDrancher · 02-27-2019, 08:54 AM

Too bad it had to go, but...in the scheme of life it's just another thang. I've discovered that I've reached the age that I just can't get out there and git r done like I used to so my projects just sit. Fun to look at them and dream though.

Looking forward to watching your next project!

jcramsey · 02-27-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RDrancher

Too bad it had to go, but...in the scheme of life it's just another thang. I've discovered that I've reached the age that I just can't get out there and git r done like I used to so my projects just sit. Fun to look at them and dream though.

Looking forward to watching your next project!

I agree, its just another thing, and it was fun to work on and dream about. I hear ya on getting it done though, I've got an almost 3 year old girl and a 6 month old boy so free time is hard to come by these days.

On the up side, the Dodge is a driver, so my daughter can take a ride in it with me now...she always asked when we were going to ride in the 62 and the only thing I could tell her was "someday".

namloc · 03-06-2019, 11:56 PM

Just read the Mule is gone. That is a cool build. Hope new owner takes off where you left off and do's it justice. Thanks for sharing your build.

jcramsey · 03-07-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by namloc

Just read the Mule is gone. That is a cool build. Hope new owner takes off where you left off and do's it justice. Thanks for sharing your build.

Thanks for tagging along! I think the Mule is in good hands with the new owner. He just texted me yesterday asking a few questions so he could buy the right parts for it.

One final parting shot from the CL ad....

jcramsey · 08-27-2019, 01:40 PM

Been keeping up with the Mule. New owner is doing it right. Z'ed the front and big notch in the back with a 4 link. Said he dropped off the motor this week and should have it up and running in a few weeks. Planning to have it done in time for Daytona at Thanksgiving.

**Palf70Step** · 03-07-2019, 09:56 AM

Glad it went to a good home. Good luck and have fun with the replacement!

rusty76 · 09-01-2019, 05:04 PM

Good to see the ole truck moving along.

jcramsey · 09-16-2019, 01:47 PM

I think the new owner's just about got the suspension done. He said he just needs to wrap up some wiring for the LS and get the driveshaft built and he'll be ready to drive it. He's doing it right.

jcramsey · 11-09-2020, 08:11 AM

The Mule is officially on the road. New owner just sent me this pic last night.

**Palf70Step** · 11-09-2020, 08:33 AM

It came out nice.

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-09-2020, 11:25 AM

That's rad

jcramsey · 11-12-2020, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It came out nice.

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

That's rad

Agreed. It would probably still be a pile of parts if it was in my garage. Hoping to see it in person one of these days.

CMGreen8812 · 06-24-2021, 11:25 AM

Excellent! Another inline six for the win!

rusty76 · 07-01-2021, 05:59 PM

Looks great

lunatic1968 · 07-06-2021, 11:17 AM

Cool truck!

02-25-2019, 03:07 PM	#1
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Never could find time to do any serious work on the truck so I posted it up on CL and Facebook a couple months ago. Ended up selling the truck on the 14th. Guy and his wife drove up from Jacksonville, FL to pick it up. I think he won Valentines Day His plans are to put in an LS, air ride and use it for his mobile detailing business. I used the money from this truck to pick up an 89 Dodge D350 flatbed truck with the 5.9 cummins and 5 speed trans. I'll use it to go pick up a well used 72 (I think) stepside farm truck that my dad is giving me. He bought it for the motor that was original to the 66 he's got (the Egg Hauler). He got the whole truck for practically nothing so I dont feel too guilty about taking it. I kept the 250 and T5 from the 62 so hoping to drop that in, shorten the driveshaft, make sure the brakes are good and get it driving. I'm not out of the game yet! __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

02-26-2019, 07:17 PM	#2
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Hate you sold it but new things arrive around the corner. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-27-2019, 08:54 AM	#4
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Too bad it had to go, but...in the scheme of life it's just another thang. I've discovered that I've reached the age that I just can't get out there and git r done like I used to so my projects just sit. Fun to look at them and dream though. Looking forward to watching your next project! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

03-06-2019, 11:56 PM	#6
namloc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: seattle wa Posts: 492	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Just read the Mule is gone. That is a cool build. Hope new owner takes off where you left off and do's it justice. Thanks for sharing your build. __________________ The Snortin' Bull

08-27-2019, 01:40 PM	#8
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Been keeping up with the Mule. New owner is doing it right. Z'ed the front and big notch in the back with a 4 link. Said he dropped off the motor this week and should have it up and running in a few weeks. Planning to have it done in time for Daytona at Thanksgiving. Attached Images __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

03-07-2019, 09:56 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Glad it went to a good home. Good luck and have fun with the replacement! __________________ 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!

09-01-2019, 05:04 PM	#10
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Good to see the ole truck moving along. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

09-16-2019, 01:47 PM	#11
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed I think the new owner's just about got the suspension done. He said he just needs to wrap up some wiring for the LS and get the driveshaft built and he'll be ready to drive it. He's doing it right. Attached Images __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

11-09-2020, 08:11 AM	#12
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed The Mule is officially on the road. New owner just sent me this pic last night. __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

11-09-2020, 08:33 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed It came out 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!

11-09-2020, 11:25 AM	#14
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed That's rad __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-24-2021, 11:25 AM	#16
CMGreen8812 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 42	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Excellent! Another inline six for the win! __________________ Project Inline Six - 2JZ Swapped '69 C10 SWB

07-01-2021, 05:59 PM	#17
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Looks great __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

07-06-2021, 11:17 AM	#18
lunatic1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton, tn Posts: 177	Re: The Government Mule - 62 c20 with service bed Cool truck!



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