Recreating Dad's 62 C10

[1981_c10]

Reminder of what my dad's high school 62 looked like...

[1981_c10]

Here is what he picked up this weekend. A 62 c10 runs. Just needs som ecarn work....wish i had some of the parts off those trucks i sold haha
We need doors (passenger more than driver), front fenders, bed steps. That would be a good start. Hit me up if you have some for sale that are decent!

[1981_c10]

Funny how much it looks like his old one. Plan so far is to run it like it is and start on the body work. We have a step long bed to rob the tailgate and fenders off of. So that is good. Other than that, we will need window regulators, weatherstripping, and some good ole body work. We will eventually want to swap the column. It already has power steering! We are excited about the project.

[Big E's 62]

gonna start the process this weekend, my son got me original 1962 truck license plates. LMC truck parts is gonna be my best friend.

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Here is what he picked up this weekend. A 62 c10 runs. Just needs som ecarn work....wish i had some of the parts off those trucks i sold haha
We need doors (passenger more than driver), front fenders, bed steps. That would be a good start. Hit me up if you have some for sale that are decent!

got the carb ordered pick it up this week

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Here is what he picked up this weekend. A 62 c10 runs. Just needs som ecarn work....wish i had some of the parts off those trucks i sold haha
We need doors (passenger more than driver), front fenders, bed steps. That would be a good start. Hit me up if you have some for sale that are decent!

well its officially mine, registered and tagged yesterday now to focus on carb replacement and hopefully a test run.

[1981_c10]

We will post pics this weekend of the before and after work. Will be replacing the carb, cleaning up the engine bay (i.e. some de-greaser and a power wash), and maybe checking plugs on it. Truck was drive daily from 2012 - 2016 then parked. So, tune up might not be a bad idea. Probably need to do an oil and transmission fluid change.

It has a few leaks that we will assess as well. Excited to dig into the project.

[The Rocknrod]

What years did dad own one in high school?

[RDrancher]

So will this be an old school revival? If so, you're off to a good start with the wheels. They look about the same as dad's original.

[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What years did dad own one in high school?

My dad's was a 1962 c10 with a 400 sbc.

[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by RDrancher

So will this be an old school revival? If so, you're off to a good start with the wheels. They look about the same as dad's original.

We are trying to revive for sure. And the wheels are the same! Lucked out on that one when he bought the truck.

[1981_c10]

Update time. My dad and little brother installed the new carb, power washed the truck (original green is poking through now), installed a new fuel filter behind the seat (after running out of gas haha).

Biggest update...truck has posi and does great burnouts!

[1981_c10]

Also, we are needing some assistance. Power steering was added to this truck and the first u joint in the firewall is SUPER loose. It looks just like the one on my 81 c10, but i cant find the part anywhere. I am thinking we can change to a universal aftermarket joint? Any recommendations. here is a pic of the joint we need to replace.

Thanks in advance for the help!!

[The Rocknrod]

What years did your dad attend high school?

[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What years did your dad attend high school?

Sorry, didnt understand the question. He graduated Denton High School in 1984.

[The Rocknrod]

That's cool.

[RDrancher]

Looking forward to seeing the '62 on the road. I traded work for a customer in Krum for my '64 and a '66. We do quite a bit of work around the area.

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

That's cool.

I'm the dad thanks for your comments

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

That's cool.

I'm the dad thanks for your comments

[The Rocknrod]

No problem.
No problem.

[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Also, we are needing some assistance. Power steering was added to this truck and the first u joint in the firewall is SUPER loose. It looks just like the one on my 81 c10, but i cant find the part anywhere. I am thinking we can change to a universal aftermarket joint? Any recommendations. here is a pic of the joint we need to replace.

Thanks in advance for the help!!

Still hoping someone will help us out on the steering question????

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Still hoping someone will help us out on the steering question????

I'd get the size of each of the shafts (steering column side, shaft side) and call Borgeson Steering. Get the part numbers and shop.
https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/home.php?cat=2

[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I'd get the size of each of the shafts (steering column side, shaft side) and call Borgeson Steering. Get the part numbers and shop.
https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/home.php?cat=2

Awesome! We check them out. Thanks for your help!

[Big E's 62]

gonna have to pull the fuel tank due to, too much trash being picked up and clogging the fuel filter. any ideas on how to clean it out and reline the inside.

[Captainfab]

Cleaning out a rusted fuel tank is a LOT of work. Some people put chains or rocks inside and roll it around for quite a while. Vinegar works good to remove rust once you get the crusty rust gone. Then you have the additional cost of a gas tank lining kit. I believe Eastwood makes one. If you can swing the cost, I would just go with a new tank, either in the cab or behind the differential.