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**special-K** · 11-16-2008, 08:22 AM

I admit,I`m just a 60-66 wannabee.I`ve had a couple and I`ll get another or three someday.I do have a few little customized Hot Wheels`62s.
I did these two paint jobs to be more like how I`d want one (with vintage wheels):

jonzcustomshop · 11-16-2008, 08:34 AM

nice, the hot wheels grafix let a bit to be desired, but I can't wait to see what they do for limiteds starting in '09.
people have been repainting them, and selling them on ebay almost since they came out, which shows me that HW probably should have done something different on the paint for the fe.
so far I have 2 shades of red , a blue, and a black one .
I need to jump on this repaint bandwagon , yours look good!

**special-K** · 11-16-2008, 09:01 AM

These I bought off of Ebay.Most are bonded back together.I don`t think I can get those back apart to do any painting.This one isn`t.It`s got RealRiders on rims that look like polished Centerlines.I`ll do something with the paint.Either stay "stocker" or....?

This one`s set up with pro-street style RealRiders.This one will keep the graphic paint job:

And,my`62 K10.That`s the other shade and it will stay.I`d like to build some of these with factory looking paint:

I just got this one with the newest paint in black.It has had RealRiders added,too.

62 short step · 11-16-2008, 09:02 AM

They look good, special-k!! The k-10 is awesome!!

**scotts62** · 11-16-2008, 02:23 PM

They look good nice work on the details

**special-K** · 11-16-2008, 02:56 PM

I like the green one.It has fawn interior and a white grille.The beds and interiors come in chrome.I painted the beds to match and the Sandlewood truck has a black (custom) interior with black exhaust tips.I want to make tonneau covers for some of them and maybe paint the top pillar trim silver.I wish I knew how to do trim on the side.

Rogue 64 · 11-16-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

and maybe paint the top pillar trim silver.I wish I knew how to do trim on the side.

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=BF001

MEANlowGREEN · 11-16-2008, 08:32 PM

You guys have some sweet HotWheels. I have one of each of the four colors and a spare red one that I plan on painting to match my truck. I hope mine turns out as good as the ones I see here!

**special-K** · 11-17-2008, 09:02 AM

It`s easy.I just drill out the rivets and dunk the whole body in stripper while I`m toolin`around.I like those fill cups that come with laundry detergent.After forgetting and remembering a long time later (my precision system) I just hose it off.

I`m not sure I`d be able to do that foil or photo-etch.

Rogue 64 · 11-17-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I`m not sure I`d be able to do that foil.

Its easy to cut with a sharp X-acto and a metal straight edge.
Has to be a new blade or it will bunch up. (use a #16, not a #11)
It is pretty fragile until applied, so a bit of trial and error experience.
End result is awesome, next you will be foiling a whole truck.

Maybe a salvaged front bumper would look good on those trucks too.

**special-K** · 11-17-2008, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the tips.You`re making it hard "not" to try.

I`d like to see a bumper or the pipes changed,different wheels,make a longbed?

MEANlowGREEN · 11-17-2008, 12:36 PM

[QUOTE=special-K;2976576]I admit,I`m just a 60-66 wannabee.I`ve had a couple and I`ll get another or three someday.I do have a few little customized Hot Wheels`62s.
I did these two paint jobs to be more like how I`d want one (with vintage wheels):

You know... The green one is a pretty close match to my truck as is. What paint did you use on it? Was it a store bought paint or something you created?

thanks

MEANlowGREEN · 11-18-2008, 02:28 PM

Here is my collection. Nothing custom but I have managed to find one of each despite not knowing they existed up until about 5 weeks ago... Also a Johnny Lightning '72 Chevy Longbed I picked up last summer at a neighbor's yard sale. I wish the HotWheels trucks came as detailed as the JL truck is but they are still pretty cool!

72BlckButy · 11-18-2008, 03:13 PM

Nice work special-K! And, thanks for the process on how you strip the parts. What type of paint do you use?

*LILRED66* · 11-19-2008, 12:06 AM

I just purchased 69 of the '62 Chevy surf trucks made by Hot Wheels from a fellow here on the post. I am going to do some modifications/customizing on some of them and sell the rest. I want to do a few 4x4's. I also think the graphics leave a bit to be desired, so I will go with the two-tone (body color and white cap) paint scheme on a few of them and see how they turn out.

The surf board snaps out pretty easily, so I may remove a few to get a different look also.

And by the way....all the previous posts of the customized '62s are awesome!

jchav62 · 11-19-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

I just purchased 69 of the '62 Chevy surf trucks made by Hot Wheels from a fellow here on the post. I am going to do some modifications/customizing on some of them and sell the rest. I want to do a few 4x4's. I also think the graphics leave a bit to be desired, so I will go with the two-tone (body color and white cap) paint scheme on a few of them and see how they turn out.

The surf board snaps out pretty easily, so I may remove a few to get a different look also.

And by the way....all the previous posts of the customized '62s are awesome!

69! I thought I was bad. I have about 10-15 of them. I took one apart and made a mini clone of my '62.

65panelrat · 11-19-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

69! I thought I was bad. I have about 10-15 of them. I took one apart and made a mini clone of my '62.

*****en lil' "Six Two there jchav62!

**special-K** · 11-20-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

69! I thought I was bad. I have about 10-15 of them. I took one apart and made a mini clone of my '62.

Nice detail.Cool little replca.

I just use hardware store paint that looks close.Both of these are Rustoleum,Seafoam Green and Light Pale gold.

Dustin07 · 11-21-2008, 10:29 PM

I love these

<runs off to ebay>..............

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-24-2008, 07:23 AM

Like my Grandpaw used to say, "Boy! That's sweeter than Snuff, and not half Dusty!" Nice! Love 62's

**special-K** · 11-26-2008, 07:39 AM

Does anyone else have any to show?Go out there,buy one,drill the rivets,and make one your own.I don`t want to hear any excuses.Unless it`s that you`re too busy working on the real thing.

jonzcustomshop · 11-26-2008, 08:01 AM

not mine, these were ebay auction pics that I saved...

jonzcustomshop · 11-26-2008, 08:03 AM

a guy posted these on the hamb, I seem to remember him being from europe...

jonzcustomshop · 11-26-2008, 08:04 AM

more of the same one...

jonzcustomshop · 11-26-2008, 08:19 AM

more ebay custom pics:
I have been seeing 5-10 different ones offered weekly!

11-16-2008, 08:34 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Lil`62s nice, the hot wheels grafix let a bit to be desired, but I can't wait to see what they do for limiteds starting in '09. people have been repainting them, and selling them on ebay almost since they came out, which shows me that HW probably should have done something different on the paint for the fe. so far I have 2 shades of red , a blue, and a black one . I need to jump on this repaint bandwagon , yours look good!

11-16-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lil`62s These I bought off of Ebay.Most are bonded back together.I don`t think I can get those back apart to do any painting.This one isn`t.It`s got RealRiders on rims that look like polished Centerlines.I`ll do something with the paint.Either stay "stocker" or....? This one`s set up with pro-street style RealRiders.This one will keep the graphic paint job: And,my`62 K10.That`s the other shade and it will stay.I`d like to build some of these with factory looking paint: I just got this one with the newest paint in black.It has had RealRiders added,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-16-2008, 09:02 AM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Lil`62s They look good, special-k!! The k-10 is awesome!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 11-16-2008 at 09:04 AM.

11-16-2008, 02:23 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Lil`62s They look good nice work on the details __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-16-2008, 02:56 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lil`62s I like the green one.It has fawn interior and a white grille.The beds and interiors come in chrome.I painted the beds to match and the Sandlewood truck has a black (custom) interior with black exhaust tips.I want to make tonneau covers for some of them and maybe paint the top pillar trim silver.I wish I knew how to do trim on the side. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-16-2008, 08:22 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Lil`62s I admit,I`m just a 60-66 wannabee.I`ve had a couple and I`ll get another or three someday.I do have a few little customized Hot Wheels`62s. I did these two paint jobs to be more like how I`d want one (with vintage wheels): __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-16-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Lil`62s You guys have some sweet HotWheels. I have one of each of the four colors and a spare red one that I plan on painting to match my truck. I hope mine turns out as good as the ones I see here! __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

11-17-2008, 09:02 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lil`62s It`s easy.I just drill out the rivets and dunk the whole body in stripper while I`m toolin`around.I like those fill cups that come with laundry detergent.After forgetting and remembering a long time later (my precision system) I just hose it off. I`m not sure I`d be able to do that foil or photo-etch. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lil`62s Thanks for the tips.You`re making it hard "not" to try. I`d like to see a bumper or the pipes changed,different wheels,make a longbed? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-17-2008, 12:36 PM	#12
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Lil`62s [QUOTE=special-K;2976576]I admit,I`m just a 60-66 wannabee.I`ve had a couple and I`ll get another or three someday.I do have a few little customized Hot Wheels`62s. I did these two paint jobs to be more like how I`d want one (with vintage wheels): You know... The green one is a pretty close match to my truck as is. What paint did you use on it? Was it a store bought paint or something you created? thanks __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

11-18-2008, 02:28 PM	#13
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Lil`62s Here is my collection. Nothing custom but I have managed to find one of each despite not knowing they existed up until about 5 weeks ago... Also a Johnny Lightning '72 Chevy Longbed I picked up last summer at a neighbor's yard sale. I wish the HotWheels trucks came as detailed as the JL truck is but they are still pretty cool! Attached Images __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

11-18-2008, 03:13 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lil`62s Nice work special-K! And, thanks for the process on how you strip the parts. What type of paint do you use? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-19-2008, 12:06 AM	#15
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Lil`62s I just purchased 69 of the '62 Chevy surf trucks made by Hot Wheels from a fellow here on the post. I am going to do some modifications/customizing on some of them and sell the rest. I want to do a few 4x4's. I also think the graphics leave a bit to be desired, so I will go with the two-tone (body color and white cap) paint scheme on a few of them and see how they turn out. The surf board snaps out pretty easily, so I may remove a few to get a different look also. And by the way....all the previous posts of the customized '62s are awesome! Last edited by LILRED66; 11-19-2008 at 12:08 AM.

11-21-2008, 10:29 PM	#19
Dustin07 Stirrer of the Pot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washington Posts: 477	Re: Lil`62s I love these <runs off to ebay>..............

11-24-2008, 07:23 AM	#20
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Lil`62s Like my Grandpaw used to say, "Boy! That's sweeter than Snuff, and not half Dusty!" Nice! Love 62's __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.



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11-26-2008, 07:39 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lil`62s Does anyone else have any to show?Go out there,buy one,drill the rivets,and make one your own.I don`t want to hear any excuses.Unless it`s that you`re too busy working on the real thing. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-26-2008, 08:01 AM	#22
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Lil`62s not mine, these were ebay auction pics that I saved... Attached Images

11-26-2008, 08:03 AM	#23
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Lil`62s a guy posted these on the hamb, I seem to remember him being from europe... Attached Images

11-26-2008, 08:04 AM	#24
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Lil`62s more of the same one... Attached Images

11-26-2008, 08:19 AM	#25
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Lil`62s more ebay custom pics: I have been seeing 5-10 different ones offered weekly! Attached Images

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