Recreating Dad's 62 C10

[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.

[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 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!!

[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]

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.

[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

[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.

[The Rocknrod]

No problem.
No problem.

[Big E's 62]

Headed to my first car show tomorrow will post pictures later

[1981_c10]

Few pics from the show.

[Big E's 62]

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.

[1981_c10]

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.

[RDrancher]

Originally Posted by Big E's 62

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.

[1981_c10]

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.

[Big E's 62]

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

[jimmythompson1964]

It could be the gasket under the sending unit

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

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

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

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.

[jimmythompson1964]

Originally Posted by Big E's 62

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

[Big E's 62]

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.