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Slingnutt · 02-12-2009, 12:29 AM

Got this little guy for 500 bucks from a city guy. Brought him out to the country to live out his days. I'm gonna keep the paint, cause I think it flows, get some baby moons, maybe lower it a bit, sled it out, and bag it after I get my shop built after taxes. I'm in Kaufman, Texas. Between Dallas and Athens. Looking for someone in the area to pick brains with, and help each other out. Just wanted to wave hello to everyone, and enjoy all the help and pics!

Doc

jason65 · 02-12-2009, 12:40 AM

Welcome from OK. Is that a small back window I saw to the left of those speedbumps? Good luck with the build.

Slingnutt · 02-12-2009, 12:45 AM

Yeah, it's a 65 donor I picked up. Not much to donate, but it was free, got a motor and tranny in it though. straight 6. One of those deals, where I asked what they were doing with it and they wanted it hauled off. Gotta love that!

4dranch · 02-12-2009, 01:13 AM

Welcome from west Tn.

joe231 · 02-12-2009, 01:32 AM

cool looking rig!!

keep us posted!

Slingnutt · 02-12-2009, 01:40 AM

Out with the old, in with the newer old! The post wasn't up 5 min, and I got 3 pm's asking for parts. Figured I'd edit and kill that bird quick. Plus no one else is gonna buy me parts for the Chevy, gotta make something from them. I've moved on from VW's some still haven't.....They'll learn! The pic is of the truck, I didn't think it'd be classified as a classified, if it was in the background of a picture, and people asked me about it.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-12-2009, 09:24 AM

Nice truck....Welcome to a great group of people !!!

Keep this in mind though......
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Rogue · 02-12-2009, 10:30 AM

Nice knee knocker.

TimE · 02-12-2009, 12:05 PM

Welcome to the boards. Cool looking truck. Keep us updated!!

502tripower · 02-12-2009, 12:36 PM

Welcome Sling, Nice looking rig...I see it has a spare tire mount...I bet someone will be asking about that as well.....

62 short step · 02-12-2009, 05:13 PM

Welcome! nice truck!!

Slingnutt · 02-12-2009, 05:15 PM

Yup, People have already been asking..lol. I'm in need of a picture... I need a picture of the brackets holding the radiator. The core was out when I got it, and the shroud is gone. I can fab the shroud, but I don't see the same holes as my 65 on the core support. I can maybe fab those too, but wanted to see what they looked like, and if they were just a C-channeled holder style clamp.

Thanks in advance, Doc

Slingnutt · 02-12-2009, 05:18 PM

here's what I have and what's on the 65.... The top pic doesn't show it that great, but you get the idea...

**Corts60** · 02-12-2009, 06:39 PM

Welcome from Astoria, OR! I dig the patina on that truck. You got the right idea by keeping it that way. Maybe some Wide Whites?...

*LILRED66* · 02-12-2009, 08:51 PM

slingnut:

Welcome to you and your knee-knocker to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Good luck with your project and remember to post early and often, especially lots of photos.

SlimPikins · 02-12-2009, 10:06 PM

Welcome to the forums from another newbie!

Slingnutt · 02-13-2009, 12:26 AM

Thanks for all the hello's fellas! Glad to feel welcomed! You guys have some great looking rides! I'm still learning to navigate the site, so bear with me...

Doc

protrash64 · 02-13-2009, 01:46 AM

Welcome from AZ.....this site is huge and endless.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-13-2009, 07:52 AM

Do these help any ??
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Slingnutt · 02-13-2009, 10:23 AM

THANKS CHIEF!!! That's EXACTLY what I needed. I'm missing that whole bottom tray and the top clamp. Now I have a starting point to go by at least. Were there rubber gromits in the bottom catches? Surely it didn't just sit in those and rub. Thanks again!!

Doc

jchav62 · 02-13-2009, 10:42 AM

Cool '62! Welcome from Santa Fe, NM.

Slingnutt · 02-13-2009, 02:53 PM

Chief, The bottom bracket on mine is different. I've posted pics. I cant tell of any past brackets, same with the top, no holes. I was just gonna weld in a "C" purlin and clamp on top. The bracket from the 65 as shown in pic, sits the radiator too far back. I guess what's throwing me for a loop is no evidence of a past bracket what so ever.

Slingnutt · 02-13-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the props Pro....you gotta sweet ride there yourself! Thanks for your service!! I'm gonna keep it stock with a little lower stance for a while. I'm having my shop built here in 2 weeks, so we'll have a house to play in after that.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-13-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slingnutt

THANKS CHIEF!!! That's EXACTLY what I needed. I'm missing that whole bottom tray and the top clamp. Now I have a starting point to go by at least. Were there rubber gromits in the bottom catches? Surely it didn't just sit in those and rub. Thanks again!!

Doc

Yes...there were grommets in the catches, which I still have along with the top clamp, like you have.

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

"Big "B"
"1Bad62Pro/Street",
"Sounding off from Kings Mountain, NC..Sir!"
That's one fine looking 62 you got there soldier!
What kind of plans ya got for her?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=3133004#post3133004

Who's thread is this, anyway ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slingnutt

Chief, The bottom bracket on mine is different. I've posted pics. I cant tell of any past brackets, same with the top, no holes. I was just gonna weld in a "C" purlin and clamp on top. The bracket from the 65 as shown in pic, sits the radiator too far back. I guess what's throwing me for a loop is no evidence of a past bracket what so ever.

My truck was originally the small 6 cyl (170HP) I think....Most V8 trucks use the larger radiator directly behind the core support with a shorter clamp.

I used my tiny sixer raditor on my 350 with no cooling problems what so ever...just wanted a nicer rad.

**slepysal** · 02-13-2009, 07:06 PM

On my 60 there is No bottom or upper bracket the radiator bolts right to the rad surround with two bolts per side .
Oh and nice truck

02-12-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	New Guy with a 62... Got this little guy for 500 bucks from a city guy. Brought him out to the country to live out his days. I'm gonna keep the paint, cause I think it flows, get some baby moons, maybe lower it a bit, sled it out, and bag it after I get my shop built after taxes. I'm in Kaufman, Texas. Between Dallas and Athens. Looking for someone in the area to pick brains with, and help each other out. Just wanted to wave hello to everyone, and enjoy all the help and pics! Doc Attached Images Last edited by Slingnutt; 02-12-2009 at 01:44 AM.

02-12-2009, 12:40 AM	#2
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: New Guy with a 62... Welcome from OK. Is that a small back window I saw to the left of those speedbumps? Good luck with the build.

02-12-2009, 12:45 AM	#3
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... Yeah, it's a 65 donor I picked up. Not much to donate, but it was free, got a motor and tranny in it though. straight 6. One of those deals, where I asked what they were doing with it and they wanted it hauled off. Gotta love that!

02-12-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: New Guy with a 62... Welcome from west Tn. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

02-12-2009, 01:32 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Guy with a 62... cool looking rig!! keep us posted! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 02-12-2009 at 09:10 AM.

02-12-2009, 01:40 AM	#6
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... Out with the old, in with the newer old! The post wasn't up 5 min, and I got 3 pm's asking for parts. Figured I'd edit and kill that bird quick. Plus no one else is gonna buy me parts for the Chevy, gotta make something from them. I've moved on from VW's some still haven't.....They'll learn! The pic is of the truck, I didn't think it'd be classified as a classified, if it was in the background of a picture, and people asked me about it. Last edited by Slingnutt; 02-12-2009 at 01:43 AM.

02-12-2009, 09:24 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: New Guy with a 62... Nice truck....Welcome to a great group of people !!! Keep this in mind though...... - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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02-12-2009, 12:05 PM	#9
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02-12-2009, 12:36 PM	#10
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02-12-2009, 05:15 PM	#12
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... Yup, People have already been asking..lol. I'm in need of a picture... I need a picture of the brackets holding the radiator. The core was out when I got it, and the shroud is gone. I can fab the shroud, but I don't see the same holes as my 65 on the core support. I can maybe fab those too, but wanted to see what they looked like, and if they were just a C-channeled holder style clamp. Thanks in advance, Doc

02-12-2009, 05:18 PM	#13
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... here's what I have and what's on the 65.... The top pic doesn't show it that great, but you get the idea... Attached Images

02-12-2009, 06:39 PM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: New Guy with a 62... Welcome from Astoria, OR! I dig the patina on that truck. You got the right idea by keeping it that way. Maybe some Wide Whites?... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

02-12-2009, 08:51 PM	#15
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New Guy with a 62... slingnut: Welcome to you and your knee-knocker to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Good luck with your project and remember to post early and often, especially lots of photos.



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02-12-2009, 10:06 PM	#16
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Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... Thanks for all the hello's fellas! Glad to feel welcomed! You guys have some great looking rides! I'm still learning to navigate the site, so bear with me... Doc

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02-13-2009, 07:52 AM	#19
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: New Guy with a 62... Do these help any ?? - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-13-2009, 10:23 AM	#20
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... THANKS CHIEF!!! That's EXACTLY what I needed. I'm missing that whole bottom tray and the top clamp. Now I have a starting point to go by at least. Were there rubber gromits in the bottom catches? Surely it didn't just sit in those and rub. Thanks again!! Doc __________________ The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done~~~George Carlin When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands~~~George Carlin Have you thanked a VET today???

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02-13-2009, 02:53 PM	#22
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... Chief, The bottom bracket on mine is different. I've posted pics. I cant tell of any past brackets, same with the top, no holes. I was just gonna weld in a "C" purlin and clamp on top. The bracket from the 65 as shown in pic, sits the radiator too far back. I guess what's throwing me for a loop is no evidence of a past bracket what so ever. Attached Images __________________ The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done~~~George Carlin When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands~~~George Carlin Have you thanked a VET today???

02-13-2009, 02:57 PM	#23
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New Guy with a 62... Thanks for the props Pro....you gotta sweet ride there yourself! Thanks for your service!! I'm gonna keep it stock with a little lower stance for a while. I'm having my shop built here in 2 weeks, so we'll have a house to play in after that. __________________ The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done~~~George Carlin When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands~~~George Carlin Have you thanked a VET today???

02-13-2009, 07:06 PM	#25
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