62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up

[amnima]

This is my 62 chevy. It was my grandpa's old service truck he parked it in 1980 and i drug it out about a month ago. Not very good pictures here it was dark and i was in a hurry. I don't know the color it says "Special" where the color code is.
I took the hood off so i could pull the motor, it is in great shape.

[hewlett2002000]

welcome!! good looking truck, looks like youve got a great truck with a good background. good luck and keep us updated.
John

[the lights]

nice truck what are your plans for it?

[amnima]

I do not know what I am going to do. The engine is bad (265 i think) so i have a sbc 350 i am going to put in it. It already had a 3 speed tranny, my father said it was out of a mid 60's corvette. They changed it along time ago.



The service bed is in great shape so i know i am going to keep it on there. I am not going to paint it, just get it running good and drive it.

[joe231]

cool!
sounds like a good plan!

[amnima]

What is the best way to put motor mounts on? where i am swaping from the inline 6 to a 350?


Also what bellhousing would i need to connect the 350 to my GM 3 speed?

The transmission mounts were bolted to the old bellhousing anyone care to let me know how you redid you tranny mounts?

Anything else i am going to have trouble with? First time working on one of these old trucks. Thanks for any help --Jimmy--

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

welcome!! Good looking truck, looks like youve got a great truck with a good background. Good luck and keep us updated.
John

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[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by amnima

What is the best way to put motor mounts on? where i am swaping from the inline 6 to a 350?


Also what bellhousing would i need to connect the 350 to my GM 3 speed?

The transmission mounts were bolted to the old bellhousing anyone care to let me know how you redid you tranny mounts?

Anything else i am going to have trouble with? First time working on one of these old trucks. Thanks for any help --Jimmy--

If the I6 is the original engine it is a 235, which is a different bellhousing than your 350. Also the 235 has a front motormount instead of side mounts. If it is in fact a 235, you'll need a '60-'62 V8 and up bellhousing to mate your 350 to the 3 speed if you wish to use the original style hydraulic clutch. If you don't mind doing some fabrication to mount a clutch slave cylinder you could use the easier to find '63 and newer bellhousing. I have a few of the '63 and newer bellhousings if you need one. You could do away with the early style of bellhousing if you want, provided the trans has provisions for the rear trans mount. As for the motor mounts, I'm not sure just how the '60-'62 V8 frame brackets compare to the '63-'66 frame mounts. I have several of the '63-'66 V8 frame brackets as well.

[special-K]

Rebuild the 6.That would be a cool truck to leave as your grand dad had it...justa thought.It would be cool with an old 283,though.
That "Special Paint" could be anything specified by a company.But,that sure looks like the light grey special paint on a`69 Stepside I bought.GM most ikely kept some standard codes in certain colors that were commonly requested.I think it`s great you`re keeping it a service body.I`m kinda partial to those having built several for my business over the years.It`s a real man`s truck and guys always take a shine to`em.
Here`s the color on that`69:

[amnima]

Yea it is a 235... i was not sure earlier. I am not sure if i want to stay with a 3 speed. I have never driven one... If not I may put a 350 turbo automatic in it.

Originally Posted by Captainfab

If the I6 is the original engine it is a 235, which is a different bellhousing than your 350. Also the 235 has a front motormount instead of side mounts. If it is in fact a 235, you'll need a '60-'62 V8 and up bellhousing to mate your 350 to the 3 speed if you wish to use the original style hydraulic clutch. If you don't mind doing some fabrication to mount a clutch slave cylinder you could use the easier to find '63 and newer bellhousing. I have a few of the '63 and newer bellhousings if you need one. You could do away with the early style of bellhousing if you want, provided the trans has provisions for the rear trans mount. As for the motor mounts, I'm not sure just how the '60-'62 V8 frame brackets compare to the '63-'66 frame mounts. I have several of the '63-'66 V8 frame brackets as well.

[amnima]

The 235 that was in it was bad when he parked it. I guess i could rebuild it, i just like the sound of a little v8.

The service bed is in good shape, plus still full of tools. I think it looks good with it on there, haven't seen to many other with service beds. Thanks for the comments.

Originally Posted by special-K

Rebuild the 6.That would be a cool truck to leave as your grand dad had it...justa thought.It would be cool with an old 283,though.
That "Special Paint" could be anything specified by a company.But,that sure looks like the light grey special paint on a`69 Stepside I bought.GM most ikely kept some standard codes in certain colors that were commonly requested.I think it`s great you`re keeping it a service body.I`m kinda partial to those having built several for my business over the years.It`s a real man`s truck and guys always take a shine to`em.
Here`s the color on that`69:

[amnima]

How many of you have 3 speeds in your trucks?? would you recommend it or you think i should use a auto?

[Corts60]

That depends on what your plans are for driving. If your going to be in a city and daily drive it, definitely go with the automatic. I love my 3 speed, but I also hardly ever take it into traffic. I'm not sure exactly what year they started putting synchros in first gear, but if you have an early one like mine (1960) you'll have to be at a complete stop before you'll get into 1st.

[amnima]

The 3 speed i have is fully synchronized. ALso i may take it to the track a few times, have a little fun.

[amnima]

Finally got all the mechanical things done on the truck, now i need to track some parts. And could use a little help.

I need rear springs.... Mine have gotten to weak especially with the heavy bed. Best place to get a set? I haven't went to the parts store yet. Probley where i need to start.

Also I need inner tie rod ends, but I have priced them for the truck and it is expensive. Has anyone found any off of another vehicle that will work or cheaper to buy.

Thanks for any help, just trying to save some money but get this truck to where i can drive it and have a little fun. --Jimmy--

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[aboz]

Keep the six! I love my 250. So much less common that a V-8 and with the right head/cam/carb combo you can blow the doors off a' 350.

[Hubscrub]

Originally Posted by amnima

How many of you have 3 speeds in your trucks?? would you recommend it or you think i should use a auto?

I loved my 3 speed but i wanted to put in an overdrive, but when i tore my truck down then i figured out how much i did love it because i miss it all the time. but whatever you want is what matters

[markeb01]

Here's a thread that will help with the motor mount questions if you decide to go with the 350/350 combination:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

One of the disappointments of the 60-62 chassis is it is very expensive for the original parts, compared to the later 63-up chassis which used a more conventional design. If you are not interested in upgrading to disc brakes, your best bet is just spend the money and replace the stock parts, since they will last nearly forever.

[amnima]

Thanks for the reply's guys. I have already replaced the brakes, i went on and updated them. I also have the engine mounts and motor already in the truck. I guess I need to update my build a little more.


Just looking for a cheaper way on the inner tie rods and the rear springs.

[amnima]

I would have loved to keep the engine in it, hole in block.

Originally Posted by aboz

Keep the six! I love my 250. So much less common that a V-8 and with the right head/cam/carb combo you can blow the doors off a' 350.

[amnima]

Yea i went with a turbo 350 trans, I may regret it later though.

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

I loved my 3 speed but i wanted to put in an overdrive, but when i tore my truck down then i figured out how much i did love it because i miss it all the time. but whatever you want is what matters

[amnima]

Just a couple updates. Haven't had to much time to work on the truck.

[amnima]

That is just a stock 350 engine I am using to get everything lined out and get my engine mounts put in. It is a turbo powered 383 SBC. You can see my headers in the picture, I have the crossover and turbo mount finished but no pics of it.

[Captainfab]

A turbo'd 383 huh? That should have a litle bit of power......