Nik's 62 build

[62stepside longbox]

Been busy with school lately but have still been getting a bit done on the truck. I've been having troubles starting it. First I thought it was the carb then I thought It was the ignition but then I found out I had a big vaccum leak that seems to be the problem. So I ordered a new gasket that should be here soon. Hopefully it will solve the problem.

[65sub]

Good luck on your exams Nik. We'll be waiting for updates when your done.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by 65sub

Good luck on your exams Nik. We'll be waiting for updates when your done.

Thanks a lot, hopefully I can concentrate on studying instead of spending all my time on the forums

[TJ's Chevy]

Feel yer pain bud. lol School and then work 6 days a week takes most of my time. And now the bad weather don't help anything either. haha

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Feel yer pain bud. lol School and then work 6 days a week takes most of my time. And now the bad weather don't help anything either. haha

When I get my license my plan is to bring it in to the auto class so I can work on it during school.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

When I get my license my plan is to bring it in to the auto class so I can work on it during school.

That sounds like fun. lol I plan on getting my license in March.

[Cape Codder]

Does your choke work? without a choke you will have to pump it full of fuel to start and then light pump to keep it going till it warms up.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by Cape Codder

Does your choke work? without a choke you will have to pump it full of fuel to start and then light pump to keep it going till it warms up.

Yep the choke works

[namloc]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Yep the choke works

Nik .Had you opened up the carb. and checked float and needle and seat? Did you also check the initial timing to line up at tdc on the harmonic balancer timing mark?

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by namloc

Nik .Had you opened up the carb. and checked float and needle and seat? Did you also check the initial timing to line up at tdc on the harmonic balancer timing mark?

Yes the float and needle are good and the rubber is in good shape and seats correctly. But I haven't checked the timing yet. It ran fine before and I didn't touch the timing at all but I'll still check

[62stepside longbox]

Been busy with school lately but got some work done on the truck today. Made a filler panel to cover up where the gas filler neck used to be. Still needs to be welded in place.

[goatless]

Originally Posted by Cape Codder

Does your choke work? without a choke you will have to pump it full of fuel to start and then light pump to keep it going till it warms up.

Funny. That's exactly how I start my truck without a functioning choke.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by goatless

Funny. That's exactly how I start my truck without a functioning choke.

When I have the choke off nothing really happens. When it's on it fires, It's not actually running, just lots of popping.

[65sub]

Filler hole patch looks good Nik. How was exam week?

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by chevy.c10

Looks great man, I know your pain but its just something we have to do no matter how much we want to work on our trucks instead of being at school.

thanks man, thats why i cant wait until the summer

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice job bud!

thanks tj! you been getting any truck time in lately?

Originally Posted by 65sub

Filler hole patch looks good Nik. How was exam week?

thanks dale, exams have been good, only one more to go on Thursday and I'm done

[TJ's Chevy]

No I haven't unfortunately. lol Spring, summer and fall are my busy times for the truck...especially since I have paint and body work to do. But this time of year it's to cold out. lol

[62stepside longbox]

exams are finally over and I can get back on the truck but first I had another project to tackle that I thought I'd show you guys. Just bought this really clean 94 Honda xr100 for $400! Runs really well and all it needed was a exhaust heat shield. Made one today and decided to get fancy and printed out a Honda logo template and then painted it on. Turned out pretty good

[Palf70Step]

Looks real nice! Nice bike too!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looks real nice! Nice bike too!

Thanks bill, if the weather allows this weekend ill take the bike for a ride and push the truck out of the garage and get some bodywork done.

[Grizz1963]

As someone who has ridden bikes since age 14, I can only approve.

And these little Hondas go well.

[TJ's Chevy]

Nice find buddy! Now get to work on that truck!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice find buddy! Now get to work on that truck!

Thanks tj, that's the plan for this weekend

[Ta2Don]

I've been outta touch with your build since page 1...

It's great to catch up and see all you've accomplished. I really dig the maple knobs and the rear bumper mod… Truly appreciate seeing the "outside the box" thinking...

Hats off to your Dad for Parenting done Right!!! Great to see you and others your age out here getting after these old trucks… Keep up the great work and if I can offer any advice, chase your passion in whatever arena and you will never say, "dang I gotta work again today…"

One parting thought… Stay warm and get the truck time in… although our winters here are interesting, weather wise, it's hard to blame the weather all the time… One week ago I woke up to this…
Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

…and today is forecast to be sunshine and 61F… Welcome to Arkansas!

[goatless]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

I've been outta touch with your build since page 1...

It's great to catch up and see all you've accomplished. I really dig the maple knobs and the rear bumper mod… Truly appreciate seeing the "outside the box" thinking...

Hats off to your Dad for Parenting done Right!!! Great to see you and others your age out here getting after these old trucks… Keep up the great work and if I can offer any advice, chase your passion in whatever arena and you will never say, "dang I gotta work again today…"

One parting thought… Stay warm and get the truck time in… although our winters here are interesting, weather wise, it's hard to blame the weather all the time… One week ago I woke up to this…
Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

…and today is forecast to be sunshine and 61F… Welcome to Arkansas!

Covered in snow, yes, but that's a great shot!

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

I've been outta touch with your build since page 1...

It's great to catch up and see all you've accomplished. I really dig the maple knobs and the rear bumper mod… Truly appreciate seeing the "outside the box" thinking...

Hats off to your Dad for Parenting done Right!!! Great to see you and others your age out here getting after these old trucks… Keep up the great work and if I can offer any advice, chase your passion in whatever arena and you will never say, "dang I gotta work again today…"

One parting thought… Stay warm and get the truck time in… although our winters here are interesting, weather wise, it's hard to blame the weather all the time… One week ago I woke up to this…
Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

…and today is forecast to be sunshine and 61F… Welcome to Arkansas!

thanks for all the compliments and wise advise Don! thinking outside the box and customizing is the best part of these trucks! I'm very thankful that my dad got me involved in all of this at a young age, i cant imagine how different my life would be if i didn't have this passion.
the weather will get better soon enough!