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kdawgmfic · 09-22-2009, 10:28 PM

Ok guys, my first post here. I'll start with a little history. Had my first '60 short stepside when I was in high school, fixed it up a little bit drove it for about 3 years, traded it in and have missed it since. I've got a '65 Nova project and it's helped the withdrawls and the other day I found a guy willin' to trade me his 62 long fleetside for an 60 gal Husky compressor. I obviously took the deal. It's a little rough around the edges but a great fixer upper and will be my sons first truck. He's 5 now so I have some time.

My first question here is, on the '62 I've got single headlights with some lame trim bezels. What is needed to use the 60-61 dual headlights with the much better lookin' trim bezels? If I have to swap the entire grille, I'll just modify what I have to look a little more aggresive, than the dinner plate lookin' trim on it now.

Kenneth

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bubba327 · 09-22-2009, 10:39 PM

Hey I'll go first!! Welcome to the the most habit forming site on the Whole darn internet! Nice trade!! I'd say you scored. I"ll have to let one of the 61-62 guys help you!! Mine is a 64!

chris6499 · 09-22-2009, 10:46 PM

welcome to the sight, truck looks good what do you have planed for it

kdawgmfic · 09-22-2009, 11:01 PM

thanks, guys, glad to be here! The front susp will be comin' off and updated with '86 C10 hardware. I'm puttin a 305 V8 back together that I got for nothing so it will go in just to take place of the 235. I might pull the LS1 out of the Nova and stick in there, but may just build up a strong 350 for it. Or I may put in a 250 that I have. It's a reman long block, headers, offy intake, holley 390 cfm carb and HEI ign. Just not sure yet. What really struck me about this truck was all the glass is still crack free! One small chip on the windshield that I'll repair, but all great other than that. The other thing that stood out was that gawd awful trim on the headlights.

**slepysal** · 09-22-2009, 11:37 PM

welcome from San Jose . You know 62 owners love there headlight trim!! Just like most 60-61 owners love there hoods they grow on you
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to swap out the grill /head lights you need the grill assembly and if possible thw wiring harnness, should swap right in with slight mods if any
nice truck by the way, IMHO run the 250 !!!

Imperial Kustom · 09-22-2009, 11:48 PM

It is a trim that grows on you for sure! I love the grille in my '62. That looks like a good solid truck there. I like it!

**Corts60** · 09-23-2009, 12:37 AM

HA! The FNG is already bustin' on the '62 owners!

The guns are drawn.....

I'm quite partial to the 60-61 grilles myself.

Nice to see it's gonna be a father/son type deal. WELCOME ABOARD!

joe231 · 09-23-2009, 12:42 AM

If you are gonna dream dream big and go with a '63 grill

the '62 grill is fairly rare, so i would think you would be able to unload it rather quickly.

You will love it here.

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**Captainfab** · 09-23-2009, 12:45 AM

Welcome to the forum.

I don't know if you can modify the '62 grille to accept 2 headlights per side. It might just be easier to swap in a '60 or '61 grill. However there may be a little difference in the grill panel between the '60/'61 and the '62. I don't remember for sure.

62 short step · 09-23-2009, 08:09 AM

Welcome!! The grille panel is the same from 60-62. So you just need to swap the grilles, it will bolt in.

MacAttack · 09-23-2009, 10:59 AM

Welcome from SoCal - solid looking truck you've got there.

Mac.

creep · 09-23-2009, 01:25 PM

Welcome.

I agree that the 60-61 grilles look better than the 62. Four headlights are better than 2!

4dranch · 09-23-2009, 01:36 PM

welcome from west Tn. very solid truck even comes with a engine hoist chain......

kdawgmfic · 09-23-2009, 09:30 PM

thanks guys, it's pretty straight. Some rust in the common areas but no big deal. It came with more than a hoist chain. Had two more heads in the bed, one rebuildable, one boat anchor. 3-4 exhaust mani's all cracked and 2-3 intakes all seem to be crack free. The tranny was back there along with two more bellhousings for the 235. Couple flywheels etc etc etc ya'll get the idea.

ruffrida2005 · 09-23-2009, 10:11 PM

Welcome and nice looking truck.

jchav62 · 09-24-2009, 10:32 AM

Welcome from Santa Fe, NM! I will let you slide on the 'lame' comment for now.

A '60 or '61 grille will bolt right in. My '62 used to have one, but I went back to the beautiful original grille...

Good luck with your project!

**slepysal** · 09-24-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Welcome from Santa Fe, NM! I will let you slide on the 'lame' comment for now.

A '60 or '61 grille will bolt right in. My '62 used to have one, but I went back to the beautiful original grille...

Good luck with your project!

I was waiting to hear from you on this !!!

jbgroby · 09-24-2009, 01:03 PM

Hi from Louisiana, Now all you got to do is drop in one of these monsters and you will really be rockin'. Just Kidding.

kdawgmfic · 09-24-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm really considering pulling this outa the Nova and fitting it in the '62.

09-22-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
kdawgmfic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawley, TX Posts: 7	FNG Introduction Ok guys, my first post here. I'll start with a little history. Had my first '60 short stepside when I was in high school, fixed it up a little bit drove it for about 3 years, traded it in and have missed it since. I've got a '65 Nova project and it's helped the withdrawls and the other day I found a guy willin' to trade me his 62 long fleetside for an 60 gal Husky compressor. I obviously took the deal. It's a little rough around the edges but a great fixer upper and will be my sons first truck. He's 5 now so I have some time. My first question here is, on the '62 I've got single headlights with some lame trim bezels. What is needed to use the 60-61 dual headlights with the much better lookin' trim bezels? If I have to swap the entire grille, I'll just modify what I have to look a little more aggresive, than the dinner plate lookin' trim on it now. Kenneth Nova build http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...ad.php?t=58071 Attached Images

09-22-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: FNG Introduction Hey I'll go first!! Welcome to the the most habit forming site on the Whole darn internet! Nice trade!! I'd say you scored. I"ll have to let one of the 61-62 guys help you!! Mine is a 64! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project" Last edited by bubba327; 09-22-2009 at 10:40 PM. Reason: spelling-- My bad

09-22-2009, 10:46 PM	#3
chris6499 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mesa,az Posts: 58	Re: FNG Introduction welcome to the sight, truck looks good what do you have planed for it

09-22-2009, 11:01 PM	#4
kdawgmfic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawley, TX Posts: 7	Re: FNG Introduction thanks, guys, glad to be here! The front susp will be comin' off and updated with '86 C10 hardware. I'm puttin a 305 V8 back together that I got for nothing so it will go in just to take place of the 235. I might pull the LS1 out of the Nova and stick in there, but may just build up a strong 350 for it. Or I may put in a 250 that I have. It's a reman long block, headers, offy intake, holley 390 cfm carb and HEI ign. Just not sure yet. What really struck me about this truck was all the glass is still crack free! One small chip on the windshield that I'll repair, but all great other than that. The other thing that stood out was that gawd awful trim on the headlights.

09-22-2009, 11:37 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: FNG Introduction welcome from San Jose . You know 62 owners love there headlight trim!! Just like most 60-61 owners love there hoods they grow on you to swap out the grill /head lights you need the grill assembly and if possible thw wiring harnness, should swap right in with slight mods if any nice truck by the way, IMHO run the 250 !!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 09-22-2009 at 11:39 PM.

09-22-2009, 11:48 PM	#6
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: FNG Introduction It is a trim that grows on you for sure! I love the grille in my '62. That looks like a good solid truck there. I like it! __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.

09-23-2009, 12:37 AM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: FNG Introduction HA! The FNG is already bustin' on the '62 owners! The guns are drawn..... I'm quite partial to the 60-61 grilles myself. Nice to see it's gonna be a father/son type deal. WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ 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)

09-23-2009, 12:42 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: FNG Introduction If you are gonna dream dream big and go with a '63 grill the '62 grill is fairly rare, so i would think you would be able to unload it rather quickly. You will love it here. If you need to sell parts or post any WTB or WIW threads please consider becoming a supporting member, best $25 bucks a year I spend.... there is a link in my sig __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-23-2009 at 12:47 AM.

09-23-2009, 12:45 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: FNG Introduction Welcome to the forum. I don't know if you can modify the '62 grille to accept 2 headlights per side. It might just be easier to swap in a '60 or '61 grill. However there may be a little difference in the grill panel between the '60/'61 and the '62. I don't remember for sure. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-23-2009, 08:09 AM	#10
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: FNG Introduction Welcome!! The grille panel is the same from 60-62. So you just need to swap the grilles, it will bolt in. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 09-23-2009 at 08:10 AM.

09-23-2009, 10:59 AM	#11
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: FNG Introduction Welcome from SoCal - solid looking truck you've got there. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#12
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: FNG Introduction Welcome. I agree that the 60-61 grilles look better than the 62. Four headlights are better than 2! __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-23-2009, 01:36 PM	#13
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: FNG Introduction welcome from west Tn. very solid truck even comes with a engine hoist chain...... __________________ *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

09-23-2009, 09:30 PM	#14
kdawgmfic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawley, TX Posts: 7	Re: FNG Introduction thanks guys, it's pretty straight. Some rust in the common areas but no big deal. It came with more than a hoist chain. Had two more heads in the bed, one rebuildable, one boat anchor. 3-4 exhaust mani's all cracked and 2-3 intakes all seem to be crack free. The tranny was back there along with two more bellhousings for the 235. Couple flywheels etc etc etc ya'll get the idea.

09-23-2009, 10:11 PM	#15
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: FNG Introduction Welcome and nice looking truck. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759



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09-24-2009, 10:32 AM	#16
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: FNG Introduction Welcome from Santa Fe, NM! I will let you slide on the 'lame' comment for now. A '60 or '61 grille will bolt right in. My '62 used to have one, but I went back to the beautiful original grille... Good luck with your project! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-24-2009, 01:03 PM	#18
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: FNG Introduction Hi from Louisiana, Now all you got to do is drop in one of these monsters and you will really be rockin'. Just Kidding. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 09-24-2009 at 01:07 PM.

09-24-2009, 06:38 PM	#19
kdawgmfic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawley, TX Posts: 7	Re: FNG Introduction I'm really considering pulling this outa the Nova and fitting it in the '62. Last edited by kdawgmfic; 09-24-2009 at 06:53 PM.

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