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Old 08-31-2018, 01:34 PM   #101
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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.
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Thanks for the help! My dad ordered a joint last week. We will post pics once it arrives and we put it on!
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Old 09-05-2018, 09:13 AM   #102
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Update time: Dad has been having a lot of trouble with rust in the gas tank. Was running two fuel filters but would drive about a mile and the thing would die. Solution...need a new tank. While we were dove hunting out in west tx this weekend, i found a almost new behind the seat LMC tank with a fuel sender. Inside of the tank looked brand new! got the setup for $65 bucks. Not bad at all. We will eventually put a tank under the bed, but 65 bucks for a temporary cheap fix isn't bad. Anyway, dad said it was a "fun time" getting the tank in by himself. haha

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Also, the truck is running great now. No trash in the tank.
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Old 09-05-2018, 09:14 AM   #103
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new tank has undercoat sprayed on it for a cleaner look. So second pic is the new one installed and the carpet cleaned haha
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Old 09-05-2018, 09:15 AM   #104
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Re: Recreating Dad's 62 C10

Also, dad bought the steering u joint but it was the wrong size. Ordered another one. Hopefully in this week as well as the window regulator that is on back order at LMC.
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Old 09-06-2018, 08:50 AM   #105
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Below are some pics of the new steering wheel installed. We will eventually upgrade to a nicer wheel once we swap the column. Baby steps.

Check out how small the previous wheel was. Much needed upgrade.

Dad also picked up new plugs, wires, and degreaser. Next project is cleaning up the engine bay a bit.

Pic also gives a little closer view of the interior. Pretty clean in there. Except PO cut the dash for a radio....
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Old 09-06-2018, 09:09 AM   #106
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Here is the small wheel and the B&M Shifter that came in the truck when dad bough tit.
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Old 09-07-2018, 05:19 PM   #107
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Headed to my first car show tomorrow will post pictures later
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Few pics from the show.
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Old 09-17-2018, 11:11 AM   #109
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Did the swap meet this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, found some great deals on some parts i needed. Met up with a guy named Tim on Sunday who helped me with a door, fenders, hood and some other parts. It was great talking with him, thanks RDancher for the hook up. My son will post pictures of my weekend score.

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Old 09-17-2018, 03:30 PM   #110
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Here are some pics of the finds. Dad also got hood light inserts, vintage gun rack, window cranks, and short bed steps that i dont have pics of. But...pretty good finds.
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Did the swap meet this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, found some great deals on some parts i needed. Met up with a guy named Tim on Sunday who helped me with a door, fenders, hood and some other parts. It was great talking with him, thanks RDancher for the hook up. My son will post pictures of my weekend score.
You are very welcome. Tim's a good guy.
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Old 09-26-2018, 09:05 AM   #112
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Small update. This weekend dad changed our the cap and wires, put on his new mirrors, hood inserts, cab molding and door latch on the passenger side.

Plan next is to pick up his passenger door he purchased after the rain stops in Texas and get that on. Also will pull out the hood and fenders he bought and start the body work on those.
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Old 10-22-2018, 04:26 PM   #113
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help i'm smelling gas real bad,
How can i get rid of the gas smell from inside the cab of my 1962 pick up without relocating the tank? would covering the tank with a carpet drape work?
please advise
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It could be the gasket under the sending unit
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It could be the gasket under the sending unit
i ordered one from LMC today, i also ordered a new filler neck rubber hose and gas cap. thanks for the input i'll post if that fixes it
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It could be the gasket under the sending unit
i replaced the sending unit gasket and it seems to have helped a bunch. Thanks for the advise.
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i replaced the sending unit gasket and it seems to have helped a bunch. Thanks for the advise.
Glad that fixed it, now to put some miles on it
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Got my heater core installed, new thermostat and gasket, and changed out the leaking exhaust gaskets Saturday morning thanks for the help from my son Luke.
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Old 04-26-2019, 10:39 AM   #119
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Many things have happened...dad painted his rear bumper, installed new taillights, bought a front bumper. He will be painting the front end white before next week. hoep to see y'all at C10 Nationals!
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Old 05-31-2019, 11:25 AM   #120
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Well, C10 Nationals was a blast. Dad was able to take his 62 out but my 81 sprung a bad leak on the kickdown cable and i couldnt get it fixed in time...

Here a few photos from C10 Nationals and the "patina" bed bars dad put on.

Oh...and a burnout photo from a recent cruise night.
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Update, we replaced the driver side fender with a better used one. Biggest update, my dad's buddy scored another 62 rust free and straight panels. In a couple weeks we will begin swapping the panels out. i will take lots of pictures.

Oh...and its s BBW!

Here is a pic of the 62, 75, and my 81 from the weekend.
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