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**62 Longbed** · 02-20-2009, 09:49 PM

Here are some pictures of my 62 Longbed , Just put a new clutch in and repainted the wheels ... You guys have motivated me to pull the cover off and and start updating her .. Thanks !!!!

*LILRED66* · 02-20-2009, 09:50 PM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Nice rig...what are your plans?

jonzcustomshop · 02-20-2009, 09:51 PM

that is nice!

**62 Longbed** · 02-20-2009, 09:55 PM

I think I wanna change over to the 5 lug ft and rear , Change to an automatic and a Small Block .. Still kicking ideas around ..My wife thinks I should leave it alone and just use it as a cruiser ..

Alan's Classic · 02-20-2009, 09:57 PM

Welcome aboard! That's a nice ride you have there. I considered a color like yours before I settled on orange. Looking forward to more pix and anything else you do.

**62 Longbed** · 02-20-2009, 09:58 PM

Incase anybody wonders ... Yes , I put a 66 Grille in since I liked the looks better ... Will add more pictures soon ...Thanks Everybody for the Good Words ...

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Looking good 62. It's good to see that you're enjoying it and driving it alot. I'd change to atleast an automatic and consider an addition of a 350 sb with some slight upgrades. I'm liking the stance on it though.

joe231 · 02-20-2009, 11:02 PM

yeah man, beauty

TimE · 02-21-2009, 12:12 AM

Nice truck. Welcome to the boards and keep us updated.

chevytrucknut · 02-21-2009, 12:29 AM

Welcome to the group. You have a nice truck there.Keep it running so you can go cruisin with us this summer.

protrash64 · 02-21-2009, 02:04 AM

.....fromAZ. I agree with some of the previous comments. Keep it running and enjoy it for awhile. If you dont drive it and its in a 1000 pieces you start forgetting about it.

Looks really nice to me.

Slingnutt · 02-21-2009, 02:21 AM

Sweet ride! Welcome!

collins10672 · 02-21-2009, 02:41 AM

that is one sweet clean truck!!!!!!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-21-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

..... If you dont drive it and its in a 1000 pieces you start forgetting about it.

Looks really nice to me.

So true man....so true !!

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Originally Posted by Slingnutt

Sweet ride! Welcome!

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Originally Posted by collins10672

that is one sweet clean truck!!!!!!

X2...Welcome !!

Alan's Classic · 02-21-2009, 10:15 AM

I would drive it thru the summer and in the meantime get your plan together and start getting your parts lined up. So when winter hits you'll have plenty of time to do the major projects. Because you know once you start one project it will turn into more. For an example: You'll convert to 5 lug and find other things that are worn out. Then you'll reuild the front suspension and think since I've got it apart I'll go ahead and clean the frame (what you can get too) and paint. Then you'll think, heck if I pull the cab and bed off I can do the complete frame and so it goes. At least that is my thought process.

FreeRideYZ250 · 02-21-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I would drive it thru the summer and in the meantime get your plan together and start getting your parts lined up. So when winter hits you'll have plenty of time to do the major projects. Because you know once you start one project it will turn into more. For an example: You'll convert to 5 lug and find other things that are worn out. Then you'll reuild the front suspension and think since I've got it apart I'll go ahead and clean the frame (what you can get too) and paint. Then you'll think, heck if I pull the cab and bed off I can do the complete frame and so it goes. At least that is my thought process.

Words of wisdom there. It was very hard for me to stop myself from pulling the cab off of mine. However, I wanted to be able to drive this spring, and not forget about it.

FreeRideYZ250 · 02-21-2009, 10:34 AM

Nice truck by the way. Mine had a similar factory coloring. Except mine had the white roof, and white grill. I agree with the others, cruise it, get a game a plan, collect parts you need, so when the time comes you have most of what you need, it just becomes time to do the work.

Alan's Classic · 02-21-2009, 10:52 AM

Something else to think about is hit the local cruize ins and carshows with it this summer and network with people. You'll be suprized what you might round up as far as parts go not to mention new friendships.

**Corts60** · 02-21-2009, 07:46 PM

Looks we are getting a lot more people in Oregon on the board!

Nice truck, I dig the stance with the rally wheels. Welcome from Astoria!

19GMC63 · 02-21-2009, 08:41 PM

very nice! Super clean.

jason65 · 02-22-2009, 01:14 AM

I like it! I've never seen ball caps on trucks like ours before. How does it effect your light output?

**62 Longbed** · 02-22-2009, 06:44 AM

Thanks everyone for the words of Encouragement & Your Thoughts !!
I've decided to just enjoy it as is for now , go to some car cruises and just enjoy ... This way I can gather up the parts I need , so true about if I tear it apart .. One thing will leed to another , paint the frame etc.. I will add more pictures .. I haven't really noticed any difference in lighting with the ballcap headlight covers , I thought something needed to be different even if small ..

02-20-2009, 09:49 PM	#1
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Here are some pictures of my 62 Longbed , Just put a new clutch in and repainted the wheels ... You guys have motivated me to pull the cover off and and start updating her .. Thanks !!!! Attached Images

02-20-2009, 09:50 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Nice rig...what are your plans?

02-20-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! that is nice!

02-20-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! I think I wanna change over to the 5 lug ft and rear , Change to an automatic and a Small Block .. Still kicking ideas around ..My wife thinks I should leave it alone and just use it as a cruiser ..

02-20-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Welcome aboard! That's a nice ride you have there. I considered a color like yours before I settled on orange. Looking forward to more pix and anything else you do. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#6
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Incase anybody wonders ... Yes , I put a 66 Grille in since I liked the looks better ... Will add more pictures soon ...Thanks Everybody for the Good Words ... Last edited by 62 Longbed; 02-20-2009 at 10:03 PM.

02-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Looking good 62. It's good to see that you're enjoying it and driving it alot. I'd change to atleast an automatic and consider an addition of a 350 sb with some slight upgrades. I'm liking the stance on it though. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

02-20-2009, 11:02 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! yeah man, beauty __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-21-2009, 12:12 AM	#9
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Nice truck. Welcome to the boards and keep us updated. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-21-2009, 12:29 AM	#10
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Welcome to the group. You have a nice truck there.Keep it running so you can go cruisin with us this summer. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

02-21-2009, 02:04 AM	#11
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! .....fromAZ. I agree with some of the previous comments. Keep it running and enjoy it for awhile. If you dont drive it and its in a 1000 pieces you start forgetting about it. Looks really nice to me. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-21-2009, 02:21 AM	#12
Slingnutt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scurry, Texas Posts: 21	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Sweet ride! Welcome! __________________ 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???

02-21-2009, 02:41 AM	#13
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! that is one sweet clean truck!!!!!!

02-21-2009, 10:15 AM	#15
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! I would drive it thru the summer and in the meantime get your plan together and start getting your parts lined up. So when winter hits you'll have plenty of time to do the major projects. Because you know once you start one project it will turn into more. For an example: You'll convert to 5 lug and find other things that are worn out. Then you'll reuild the front suspension and think since I've got it apart I'll go ahead and clean the frame (what you can get too) and paint. Then you'll think, heck if I pull the cab and bed off I can do the complete frame and so it goes. At least that is my thought process. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-21-2009, 10:34 AM	#17
FreeRideYZ250 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 67	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Nice truck by the way. Mine had a similar factory coloring. Except mine had the white roof, and white grill. I agree with the others, cruise it, get a game a plan, collect parts you need, so when the time comes you have most of what you need, it just becomes time to do the work.



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02-21-2009, 10:52 AM	#18
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Something else to think about is hit the local cruize ins and carshows with it this summer and network with people. You'll be suprized what you might round up as far as parts go not to mention new friendships. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-21-2009, 07:46 PM	#19
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Looks we are getting a lot more people in Oregon on the board! Nice truck, I dig the stance with the rally wheels. Welcome from Astoria! __________________ 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/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

02-21-2009, 08:41 PM	#20
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! very nice! Super clean.

02-22-2009, 01:14 AM	#21
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02-22-2009, 06:44 AM	#22
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: My 62 Longbed Project .. It Moves !!! Thanks everyone for the words of Encouragement & Your Thoughts !! I've decided to just enjoy it as is for now , go to some car cruises and just enjoy ... This way I can gather up the parts I need , so true about if I tear it apart .. One thing will leed to another , paint the frame etc.. I will add more pictures .. I haven't really noticed any difference in lighting with the ballcap headlight covers , I thought something needed to be different even if small ..

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