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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Sorry to hear about a bad back injury. Hopefully you have a full recovery. Glad to see you back.
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
I did however get the first hit rod I ever worked on back in my life last year..I was 17 last time I drove this car...1959 Bugeye sprite w ford 5.0 ho engine..c5 trans..240z IRS
best times are in mid 10s Reno airport I ran a g tech on it...0 to 60 3.2 secs |
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
got some more stuff done on the 62, made pocket for steering column to pass thru for the r&p, started doing the a.c. hoses..n power steering
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Neat fab on the little pocket.
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
I agree, nice sheetmetal work.
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
anyone still looking at my buuld...lol...of lack there of...I'm still working on it...but slow...and lots of changes...updated engine w a built 6.2 w all forged n balanced rotating assembly...working on final fab of radiator shroud and intercooler mounting and all the little loose ends before tear down for paint n final welding...post pics soon..just wanted to see if anyone is still reading this
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
how it sits now
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
I am reading now that there are 2 new posts
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Me too. Post pics soon. Looking good!
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Looks great!
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
anyone still following my thread out there ?
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Yes.
I may not post a reply, but I check out every update.
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
I'm still following as well.
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Me Too!
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
Just read your whole thread, great build, looking forward to seeing more!
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
gas pedal bracket made and radiator intercooler mounts...shroud ect
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
been sorting out the little things...and building an ls3 for the truck
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
thanks for all the responses...I wish I could post more updates but...progress is really slow...working on restorations and metal fab...and body repairs all day for a job...kinda not what I wanna do in my free time
but...I have a 6.2 ls3 in the build stages that should be around 700 hp when done...so I'm headed to the finish line...I gotta hear this thing run ! |
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
random pics
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
more pics
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
had to fab a new battery tray and move it over because of the new radiator location...it's a domino effect w these modifications...
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
got the gm performance ecu mounted and wiring re configured for my truck..it mounts in glove box on the vintage air mount...the tci trans computer will go next to it
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Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck "
ecu...mounting
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