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**Captainfab** · 01-22-2018, 12:41 AM

Sorry to hear about a bad back injury. Hopefully you have a full recovery. Glad to see you back.

**Bugeyev8** · 01-22-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Sorry to hear about a bad back injury. Hopefully you have a full recovery. Glad to see you back.

thank you...gotta get to checking out peoples progress as soon as I get a min...looks like lots of projects have stalled like mine

**Bugeyev8** · 01-22-2018, 03:18 PM

I did however get the first hit rod I ever worked on back in my life last year..I was 17 last time I drove this car...1959 Bugeye sprite w ford 5.0 ho engine..c5 trans..240z IRS

best times are in mid 10s Reno airport

I ran a g tech on it...0 to 60 3.2 secs

**Bugeyev8** · 01-22-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

welcome back !!

thanks, trying to stay motivated is hard...but gotta get this thing going.. been too long

**Bugeyev8** · 01-30-2018, 12:54 AM

got some more stuff done on the 62, made pocket for steering column to pass thru for the r&p, started doing the a.c. hoses..n power steering

CURSED GEARS · 01-30-2018, 07:48 AM

Neat fab on the little pocket.

**Captainfab** · 01-31-2018, 12:47 AM

I agree, nice sheetmetal work.

**Bugeyev8** · 07-15-2019, 01:56 PM

anyone still looking at my buuld...lol...of lack there of...I'm still working on it...but slow...and lots of changes...updated engine w a built 6.2 w all forged n balanced rotating assembly...working on final fab of radiator shroud and intercooler mounting and all the little loose ends before tear down for paint n final welding...post pics soon..just wanted to see if anyone is still reading this

**Bugeyev8** · 07-15-2019, 04:19 PM

how it sits now

**Captainfab** · 07-15-2019, 11:32 PM

I am reading now that there are 2 new posts

**dean jendro** · 07-17-2019, 01:28 PM

Me too. Post pics soon. Looking good!

**slepysal** · 07-17-2019, 01:52 PM

Looks great!

**Bugeyev8** · 01-19-2020, 03:55 PM

anyone still following my thread out there ?

SkinnyG · 01-19-2020, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyev8

anyone still following my thread out there ?

Yes.

I may not post a reply, but I check out every update.

**Captainfab** · 01-19-2020, 11:12 PM

I'm still following as well.

**dean jendro** · 01-20-2020, 12:45 AM

Me Too!

Duncan K · 01-20-2020, 01:07 PM

Just read your whole thread, great build, looking forward to seeing more!

**Bugeyev8** · 01-19-2020, 03:56 PM

gas pedal bracket made and radiator intercooler mounts...shroud ect

**Bugeyev8** · 01-19-2020, 08:16 PM

been sorting out the little things...and building an ls3 for the truck

**Bugeyev8** · 01-22-2020, 12:01 AM

thanks for all the responses...I wish I could post more updates but...progress is really slow...working on restorations and metal fab...and body repairs all day for a job...kinda not what I wanna do in my free time

but...I have a 6.2 ls3 in the build stages that should be around 700 hp when done...so I'm headed to the finish line...I gotta hear this thing run !

**Bugeyev8** · 01-22-2020, 12:20 AM

random pics

**Bugeyev8** · 01-22-2020, 12:55 AM

more pics

**Bugeyev8** · 03-13-2020, 04:21 PM

had to fab a new battery tray and move it over because of the new radiator location...it's a domino effect w these modifications...

**Bugeyev8** · 03-13-2020, 04:26 PM

got the gm performance ecu mounted and wiring re configured for my truck..it mounts in glove box on the vintage air mount...the tci trans computer will go next to it

**Bugeyev8** · 03-14-2020, 06:46 PM

ecu...mounting

01-22-2018, 12:41 AM	#1
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " Sorry to hear about a bad back injury. Hopefully you have a full recovery. Glad to see you back. __________________ 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

01-22-2018, 03:18 PM	#3
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " I did however get the first hit rod I ever worked on back in my life last year..I was 17 last time I drove this car...1959 Bugeye sprite w ford 5.0 ho engine..c5 trans..240z IRS best times are in mid 10s Reno airport I ran a g tech on it...0 to 60 3.2 secs Attached Images

01-30-2018, 12:54 AM	#5
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " got some more stuff done on the 62, made pocket for steering column to pass thru for the r&p, started doing the a.c. hoses..n power steering Attached Images Last edited by Bugeyev8; 01-30-2018 at 01:00 AM.

01-30-2018, 07:48 AM	#6
CURSED GEARS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lafayette In. Posts: 252	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " Neat fab on the little pocket.

01-31-2018, 12:47 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " I agree, nice sheetmetal work. __________________ 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

07-15-2019, 01:56 PM	#8
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " anyone still looking at my buuld...lol...of lack there of...I'm still working on it...but slow...and lots of changes...updated engine w a built 6.2 w all forged n balanced rotating assembly...working on final fab of radiator shroud and intercooler mounting and all the little loose ends before tear down for paint n final welding...post pics soon..just wanted to see if anyone is still reading this

07-15-2019, 04:19 PM	#9
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " how it sits now Attached Images

07-15-2019, 11:32 PM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " I am reading now that there are 2 new posts __________________ 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

07-17-2019, 01:28 PM	#11
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " Me too. Post pics soon. Looking good! __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS

07-17-2019, 01:52 PM	#12
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " Looks great! __________________ 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... "

01-19-2020, 03:55 PM	#13
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " anyone still following my thread out there ? Attached Images

01-19-2020, 11:12 PM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " I'm still following as well. __________________ 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

01-20-2020, 12:45 AM	#16
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " Me Too! __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS

01-20-2020, 01:07 PM	#17
Duncan K Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " Just read your whole thread, great build, looking forward to seeing more! __________________ 66 GMC 910 My Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=754257

01-19-2020, 03:56 PM	#18
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " gas pedal bracket made and radiator intercooler mounts...shroud ect Attached Images



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01-19-2020, 08:16 PM	#19
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " been sorting out the little things...and building an ls3 for the truck Attached Images

01-22-2020, 12:01 AM	#20
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " thanks for all the responses...I wish I could post more updates but...progress is really slow...working on restorations and metal fab...and body repairs all day for a job...kinda not what I wanna do in my free time but...I have a 6.2 ls3 in the build stages that should be around 700 hp when done...so I'm headed to the finish line...I gotta hear this thing run !

01-22-2020, 12:20 AM	#21
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " random pics Attached Images

01-22-2020, 12:55 AM	#22
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " more pics Attached Images

03-13-2020, 04:21 PM	#23
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " had to fab a new battery tray and move it over because of the new radiator location...it's a domino effect w these modifications... Attached Images

03-13-2020, 04:26 PM	#24
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: My 1962 C10 Build Thread "Grandpa's Truck " got the gm performance ecu mounted and wiring re configured for my truck..it mounts in glove box on the vintage air mount...the tci trans computer will go next to it Attached Images

03-14-2020, 06:46 PM	#25
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