New Guy '62 SWB Photos - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Vincenthdfan · 01-13-2015, 03:53 AM

Hello all...I've been on here a while now perusing all the info and photos.

Finally got a little bit of time to upload some pics of my new to me '62 C10 SWB.

It's from Redding California...a craigslist purchase that I had shipped up to my home in Olympia, Washington.

Its a running driver with the original 283 and a T-5 gear box out of a Camaro with an S-10 T-5 tail section installed for the preferred shifter location.

Still has the original wood in the bed...this truck is really very well preserved and I'm pretty stoked to be its new owner!

Whatta ya think...is she a keeper??

markeb01 · 01-13-2015, 04:21 AM

Outstanding! Nice truck, and welcome to the forum. What are your plans? Be sure to take lots of "before" pictures now, before anything/everything changes.

Grizz1963 · 01-13-2015, 04:29 AM

Welcome from over here in the UK.

Neat truck.

Put it this way, I would happily have pulled the trigger on that one.

I see your fenders are as good as mine.

Look forward to hearing more about your truck and seeing your progress.

You already know this is an awesome forum.

joe dirt · 01-13-2015, 10:02 AM

nice truck,..aftermarket heater core?..

MitchFloyd · 01-13-2015, 12:01 PM

Take care of that seat. It's a '62 Custom Comfort seat. And the '62 grills are my favorite too. Nice truck.

LVPhotos · 01-13-2015, 12:33 PM

Nice truck. Too bad the hood doesn't match. I would drive it as is, a bath of course. Is it blue or seafoam? Pictures through it off.

Lokin4AReason · 01-13-2015, 01:24 PM

welcome to the forum ....

Vincenthdfan · 01-13-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Outstanding! Nice truck, and welcome to the forum. What are your plans? Be sure to take lots of "before" pictures now, before anything/everything changes.

I'm not sure yet which way I want to go with it to be honest with you. Right now I'm having fun tinkering with it making it run better. I threw an HEI in, jetted the Edelbrock better, re-gapped the plugs...much better already.

I'd like to eventually maybe put a crate 350 in it with a 700R4 or 4l80 behind it. I'll keep the 283 in the shop for originality sakes just in case.

Probably leave the body as is for a while...like I said, kinda hate to take itoff the road for too long while I'm still having fun playing with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Welcome from over here in the UK.

Neat truck.

Put it this way, I would happily have pulled the trigger on that one.

I see your fenders are as good as mine.

Look forward to hearing more about your truck and seeing your progress.

You already know this is an awesome forum.

Yeah, definitely the typical fender rot, even though its a lifetime California truck...at least the rest is solid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe dirt

nice truck,..aftermarket heater core?..

I think its just the cheaper, recirculating version actually.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchFloyd

Take care of that seat. It's a '62 Custom Comfort seat. And the '62 grills are my favorite too. Nice truck.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Nice truck. Too bad the hood doesn't match. I would drive it as is, a bath of course. Is it blue or seafoam? Pictures through it off.

I'm not certain yet what color it is but it sure has grown on me. The hood was replaced by previous owner after a tree branch fell on the original.

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Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

welcome to the forum ....

Thanks for the welcome!

RANDY COX · 01-13-2015, 08:16 PM

Welcome and KOOL truck it looks great enjoy...

**Joe Pass** · 01-13-2015, 08:44 PM

It all starts with.... "I'm just going to just make it run better.
Welcome, can't wait to see if you can refrain

m455sx · 01-13-2015, 09:24 PM

very cool

derail · 01-13-2015, 10:05 PM

I work with the guy that you bought it from. He used to drive it to work once in a while. Nice truck and I'm glad it went to a good home.

Vincenthdfan · 01-14-2015, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derail

I work with the guy that you bought it from. He used to drive it to work once in a while. Nice truck and I'm glad it went to a good home.

Wow, no kiddin?? Talk about a small world huh?

He's a real nice guy and I feel he gave me a really good deal on the truck.

It has indeed found a good home...I'm gonna take great care of this rig!

Vincenthdfan · 01-14-2015, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

It all starts with.... "I'm just going to just make it run better.
Welcome, can't wait to see if you can refrain

LOL...Yeah, true enough. We shall see.

**Captainfab** · 01-14-2015, 01:34 AM

That does look like a nice truck. Definitely keep it drivable as long as you can.

LosBarberos · 01-14-2015, 03:27 PM

Welcome. I'm a new b to this forum and to the chevy p/u community. Nice truck! Gd luck on your build.

Lugnutz65 · 01-14-2015, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincenthdfan

Its a running driver with the original 283 and a T-5 gear box out of a Camaro with an S-10 T-5 tail section installed for the preferred shifter location.

Nice truck for sure! What first caught my eye was the nice 6 lug slots. I'm curious if they are Jeep Wagoneer slots like mine. If so, they should have 3 small screw holes evenly spaced between the lugs. That's where the Jeep center cap was screwed on.

Also noticed you said it has a Camaro T5 with S10 conversion. Me too! I have not driven mine yet but can hardly wait.

Congrats on the really nice truck.

Vincenthdfan · 01-14-2015, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Nice truck for sure! What first caught my eye was the nice 6 lug slots. I'm curious if they are Jeep Wagoneer slots like mine. If so, they should have 3 small screw holes evenly spaced between the lugs. That's where the Jeep center cap was screwed on.

Actually, they have 5 screw holes on them (I just went out and looked again, lol).

The center cap has a large U.S. insignia with a small red white and blue design below it...I have no idea who made them honestly?

**Mathew21** · 01-14-2015, 09:06 PM

Welcome, Nice truck congrats!

dougf · 01-14-2015, 09:23 PM

100% a keeper! I love it. Now you just have to do a little here, a little there, and make it your own.

01-13-2015, 03:53 AM	#1
Vincenthdfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 172	New Guy '62 SWB Photos Hello all...I've been on here a while now perusing all the info and photos. Finally got a little bit of time to upload some pics of my new to me '62 C10 SWB. It's from Redding California...a craigslist purchase that I had shipped up to my home in Olympia, Washington. Its a running driver with the original 283 and a T-5 gear box out of a Camaro with an S-10 T-5 tail section installed for the preferred shifter location. Still has the original wood in the bed...this truck is really very well preserved and I'm pretty stoked to be its new owner! Whatta ya think...is she a keeper?? Last edited by Vincenthdfan; 01-13-2015 at 04:14 AM.

01-13-2015, 04:21 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Outstanding! Nice truck, and welcome to the forum. What are your plans? Be sure to take lots of "before" pictures now, before anything/everything changes. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

01-13-2015, 04:29 AM	#3
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,521	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Welcome from over here in the UK. Neat truck. Put it this way, I would happily have pulled the trigger on that one. I see your fenders are as good as mine. Look forward to hearing more about your truck and seeing your progress. You already know this is an awesome forum. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-13-2015, 10:02 AM	#4
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos nice truck,..aftermarket heater core?..

01-13-2015, 12:01 PM	#5
MitchFloyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 286	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Take care of that seat. It's a '62 Custom Comfort seat. And the '62 grills are my favorite too. Nice truck. __________________ '62 Chevy K10

01-13-2015, 12:33 PM	#6
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Nice truck. Too bad the hood doesn't match. I would drive it as is, a bath of course. Is it blue or seafoam? Pictures through it off. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

01-13-2015, 01:24 PM	#7
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 932	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos welcome to the forum .... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

01-13-2015, 08:16 PM	#9
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Welcome and KOOL truck it looks great enjoy... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-13-2015, 08:44 PM	#10
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos It all starts with.... "I'm just going to just make it run better. Welcome, can't wait to see if you can refrain

01-13-2015, 09:24 PM	#11
m455sx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: powhatan virginia Posts: 402	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos very cool __________________ 1970 442 convertible 1970 Cutlass SX 1962 Chevy Stepside 2011 GMC 3500HD Crewcab SLT DRW

01-13-2015, 10:05 PM	#12
derail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: redding,ca. Posts: 182	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos I work with the guy that you bought it from. He used to drive it to work once in a while. Nice truck and I'm glad it went to a good home.

01-14-2015, 01:34 AM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos That does look like a nice truck. Definitely keep it drivable as long as you can. __________________ 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

01-14-2015, 03:27 PM	#16
LosBarberos Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Antonio texas Posts: 80	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Welcome. I'm a new b to this forum and to the chevy p/u community. Nice truck! Gd luck on your build.

01-14-2015, 09:06 PM	#19
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos Welcome, Nice truck congrats! __________________ It only has original paint once

01-14-2015, 09:23 PM	#20
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: New Guy '62 SWB Photos 100% a keeper! I love it. Now you just have to do a little here, a little there, and make it your own.



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