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05-22-2014, 03:16 PM
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Re: My 62 and intro
Cool! Forgot about this one, so good thing I was subscribed I guess.
 Such a cool patina. Looks like you took time to clean/paint a few things as well. Keep up the good work, & I'm sure it'll be much for fun to drive when you get done.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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05-22-2014, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Stephens City, VA
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Re: My 62 and intro
First time I've seen this thread, I'm pretty new here. Awesome truck! I like the transformation that's taking place.
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05-23-2014, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
thanks guys! Has anyone here used a mid 60's mustang gas tank in these trucks?? i saw one in a 55-59 truck and it bolted right to the frame rails just about with a spacer. The 60-66 are a little wider so I will have to build a frame to mount it to. I ordered one the other night from tanks inc. I was just curious if anybody else had any luck with a similar setup??
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05-23-2014, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
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Re: My 62 and intro
I believe the frame width is not enough difference to matter. I had a rease hitch I was going to use off my '59 on my '64 and it would fit both frames. I think most all of them are 34" across the rear. I think your tank will work with the lip provided.
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05-23-2014, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
Sweet yeah i'm excited to get the tank in and the bed back on
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05-24-2014, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Villa Rica Ga
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Re: My 62 and intro
looking good!!
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06-26-2014, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
Been back to work on the truck for the past couple weeks. got the gas tank n lines installed, brakes are all juiced up and the p. steering lines are done. Next step is to finish rewiring the engine harness my buddy started for me. If all goes well, hopefully I'll hear this thing run sometime soon!
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06-26-2014, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: My 62 and intro
Glad to see the truck getting some more love. Shg was sweet before, not it will really rock!
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06-26-2014, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dallas Ga
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Re: My 62 and intro
Nice
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06-26-2014, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dallas Ga
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Re: My 62 and intro
Nice truck Scott. This is the first time I've seen this build and this is a really cool truck. I have a question for you. Before the new suspension on the second frame, how did you lower the truck on the original frame and did it still have the torsion rods?
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06-26-2014, 09:41 PM
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Location: Dallas Ga
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Re: My 62 and intro
I also meant to ask you what is your wheel and tire size front and back? I really like the tire size and the stance. Add the patina, the new vortech, and man you have a sweet little ride. Thanks for your help.
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06-30-2014, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
Thanks guys!
Monte, when it was basically all orginal i just cranked the torsion bars down cut the bump stops off and put 5" drop springs in the rear with no C-notch. Drove it like that for 3 years and no problems actually rode really nice with the torsion setup. I did take one of the two washers off the bolt for the torsion bar arm and cut the other rounded washer in half to gain more ground clearance since the arms start to hang pretty low. also it has 205/75 on 6" rim in front and 235/75 on 8" rim in the rear 15" |
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06-30-2014, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dallas Ga
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Re: My 62 and intro
Thanks Scott, that sounds very creative. I haven't heard of anyone doing that before. Again, really nice truck.
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09-15-2014, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
Well, I've been driving the truck for about a month now and love it. It Still looks like the same old junker on the outside but drives all together different. It's done for now although eventually i want to put a ford 9" w posi under it and a under dash A/C Heater unit. Sounds like a winter project to me! for now i want to enjoy it some before the snow blows. here's a couple pix...
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09-15-2014, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
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09-15-2014, 11:08 AM
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Re: My 62 and intro
Nice job! Sounds like a good plan as well. Just enjoy it for a little bit while the weather is still good, then you can do your other mods when Winter rolls around.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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09-15-2014, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: My 62 and intro
If you have a 12 bolt rear it Has bigger bearings than ford 9. Plus it will be a Chevy bolt pattern.
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09-15-2014, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Louisiana
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Re: My 62 and intro
Looking nice.
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09-15-2014, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
Thanks guys!
LV, Truck has a 3.73 12 bolt under it now from a 66 but i priced a posi unit for it,,, OUCH! Figured i already have a 3.50 posi 9" thats the width i need, just have to re-drill the axles.. |
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09-15-2014, 05:50 PM
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1962 C-10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Re: My 62 and intro
Sick truck!!!
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09-15-2014, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
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Re: My 62 and intro
so was the tank install easy ?
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09-16-2014, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Re: My 62 and intro
Thanks,
Gas tank fits pretty good. I made a frame out of 1x1 box tube that drops out with 4 bolts just in case i ever need to get to the fuel pump or something |
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02-04-2016, 02:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: fountain valley california
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Re: My 62 and intro
How difficult was it putting the 86 suburban front end in?
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06-29-2019, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
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Re: My 62 and intro
can you post a close up picture of how you mounted the frame for the tank?
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