1962 chevy c10 update.

[62 Barnfind]

I thought I had everything in time but I didn't. Once I got it up to operating temp it started to backfire and it wouldn't idle. So I re checked the timing and found out I was about three teeth off. Once I re-clocked the distributer by readjusting the vacuum advance and re stating the distributer it ran perfect. Now I have full power! If these 235s are off one tooth they cause a bunch of problems. I also filled up the overdrive trans and tested it. I have all gears. At least it moves. Today I need to secure the fuel line and run the sending unit with to the cab since I am getting fuel to the engine. I still have to straighten up the wires under the dash. I Just have them running to the fuse box. The front grill and instrument bracket is on its way to be chromed!

[TJ's Chevy]

Sounds good!

[realvc]

Great looking 62.
You have gone way over the top with your latest edition of this truck and should get some first place wins.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by realvc

Great looking 62.
You have gone way over the top with your latest edition of this truck and should get some first place wins.

Thanks realvc!

[testerdahl]

Just gorgeous. I read the entire thread and you have a lot more patience than me with the 235. LOL.

[62stepside longbox]

Sounds great John, I see many trophy's in your future

[62 Barnfind]

Moved a little further this week. I got the booster assembly, seat and carpet and the front grill off to the chromer. I can't wait to get it back and back on the truck. From the pics the grill looks great!

[TJ's Chevy]

Don't have words on that grill except.

[mattfranklin]

Beautiful truck!

[62 Barnfind]

I finally received my grill from the chrome shop last week. This morning I installed it and figured out I have one light out. I also installed the 2in rear drop and front disc brakes. Tomorrow I will bleed it and see how the power brakes feel.

[shp4man]

Nice truck!

[62stepside longbox]

Looks great John. Your truck keeps reminding me more and more of this truck I see at the local car shows

[62 Barnfind]

Thanks! I promise that I'm not copying some one. Would love to see more pics of that truck!

[LVPhotos]

Why amber hood lights? My factory ones were clear. Are the lights off when headlights are on? Canadian law?
Looking good.

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Thanks! I promise that I'm not copying some one. Would love to see more pics of that truck!

Here's another pic

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Why amber hood lights? My factory ones were clear. Are the lights off when headlights are on? Canadian law?
Looking good.

Lv, yes your right that they should be clear, but he installed aftermarket LED ones and I believe they only come in Amber.

[62 Barnfind]

That is a nice 62! Would love to see it in person. Well I pulled the trigger on a rebuilt T5 from Lugnutz65. He has done an amazing job just waiting on it to be shipped. After reading all the good reviews on this trans I thought it would be better tan my 3 speed OD. Plus the OD was working correctly. I also got in a new shifter, boot and ball from Speedway this week to keep that vintage feel. I can't wait to get it in!

[62stepside longbox]

Good decision John, I'm sure you'll love how smooth the t5's are. Not to mention better gas mileage

[62 Barnfind]

I'm ready to get it in. My truck has been down since last April.

[62 Barnfind]

Just a little update. After some hard work trying to figure out how to get the T5 in it finally happened. It's in! Last Saturday I want on a test drive to test it out. The trans works great! Shifts good, performs better than I expected! I must have sucked up some trash in my carbs because I had a major stall and had to limp it to the body shop. After a week of setting AC (fabricator at the Body shop) help me clear out the trash and get it going. Now after a big tune up, carb adjustment and linkage reset I'm running better than before. i still have to install the high hump, new carpet and shifter boot and the trans install will be done!







I had to remove the torsion bar x member to get the trans in.

Not a good 360 pic but you can see that there is plenty of room now. Except I have to cut in between the top front tunnel cover bolts. This will allow the top of the trans to clear. If you have a high hump this cutting isn't required.

Trans installed! As you can see the lower part of the T5 is what was hitting the torsion bar x member. It wouldn't allow it to slide all the way back into the x frame.

Transcend shifter installed!




Here is a shot when I went to pick up my truck.

[Vincenthdfan]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

That lower bolt hole tab is going to get cut off flush with the rest of the tail housing on my S-10 tail housing when I go to re-install mine into my 62.

It doesn't serve any purpose on our trucks, doesn't add any structural strength to the housing and just serves to get caught on the cross member when installing or removing.

I told myself when I yanked it all outta my truck (getting hung up numerous times in the process) that bugger was coming off before the tranny/engine combo goes back in!

[62 Barnfind]

It was such an nice day Saturday I put on some trim rings and detailed under the hood. I am still having problems with the turn signals and parking lights and found out the turn signal switch is bad. None in stock so I broke down and orders a steering column and new steering wheel. Will post pics of the install.

[metalprelude]

Truck looks awesome. Question about your disc brake conversion. Who made it? And, do you have any issues with fitment or clearance with your wheels?

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by metalprelude

Truck looks awesome. Question about your disc brake conversion. Who made it? And, do you have any issues with fitment or clearance with your wheels?

The make is CCP and this kit is for the 60-62 manual transmission. No fitment problems at all. The only problem with the kit was it doesn't come with instructions. So be ready to cuss a little on where things go. The front brakes clear the wheels with no problems.

[LT7A]

Whoa. You're not kiddin around. Aluminum heads and all! I never saw your thread back in the day so I just read through it. I like how you've phased it. You made a plan, executed it, enjoyed the truck. Then did phase 2 when the time was right, etc. Great truck! I'm in to watch the updates. Also cool how your wife is part of the "truck team".

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Whoa. You're not kiddin around. Aluminum heads and all! I never saw your thread back in the day so I just read through it. I like how you've phased it. You made a plan, executed it, enjoyed the truck. Then did phase 2 when the time was right, etc. Great truck! I'm in to watch the updates. Also cool how your wife is part of the "truck team".

I’m doing all the things I didn’t do when I first built the truck. I sold my 57 that I was working on for 5 years. It was full custom with a LS. This truck was just setting with little driving time. After doing all the work on the 57 I now see flaws in this build. Lucky it’s painted so I won’t be doing any exterior body mods. Now I have time to do some upgrades to the truck. Drivetrain, AC wheels. I won’t be in a big hurry. I will have the engine, 12 bolt rear axle and suspension prepped before I actually install it. As they say they are never done.