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1962GmC4x4 · 12-10-2008, 08:21 PM

Well i wanted to say hi to everyone on the site. I love it it has lots of good info and linkys.This truck is "supposed to be" a gmc but the "PO" converted all the evidence to chevy but oh well still looks cool. It is also an original 4x4 truck so i have decided to do it some justice. Upgrades will and are '89 Blazer drivetrain a 8" lift (all spring) and some 38" Super Swampers. Also the Blaze has a brand new rebuilt 700r4 trans and a awesome running 350 tbi motor. It will all eventually end up on the truck then im gonna do the body

. Im not very good yet but hopefully ill get a lil better with practice. Ill keep you all posted with pics as avail i just snapped some in my garage but they didnt turn out very good ill get some better ones after the rear of the truck is lifted and swapped and i can pull it outside

Nice pic of the truck FULL OF JUNK ! haha

pic of the inside sorta

Old tires (33"bfg's vs new ones 38" Super Swampers

The TBI 350 thats gonna go into the truck

IMG]http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/dumassaim/Picture028.jpg[/IMG]

The POS 350 thats in it now

Driver's side

New front end installed With springs , ETC......

Pass side from rear. Notice the height diff of the front and rear !

I tried to take a good front pic but its now too dark now sorry more will come. Sorry for the large pics but photobucket seems to want them that size.

62 short step · 12-10-2008, 10:49 PM

Welcome!! Cool to see another 4x4 here! Can't wait to see some good pics!

Alan's Classic · 12-10-2008, 10:57 PM

Welcome aboard from North Georgia. Glad your here.

**Captainfab** · 12-11-2008, 12:38 AM

Welcome to the board from Idaho!

That'll make for a nice 4X. Please keep us updated....

*LILRED66* · 12-11-2008, 08:10 AM

1962GmC4x4:

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. We are all excited to see your plan come to reality.

Make sure you post pictures early and often or the photo police will slap you with a summons...just kidding, keep us posted.

Happy Holidays!

PS-I posted a few pictures of a couple of my 4x4 trucks for some inspiration! Enjoy and good luck with your build.

1962GmC4x4 · 12-11-2008, 12:48 PM

Love the pics (sorry mine are so huge) the first one of yours looks like my buddies old one he just recently sold it for 2500 bucks with a 427 in it LOL He's not that sharpest marble in the bag if you know what i mean. But oh well that truck is what gave me the want to acquire one of these and make it nice again.

As for an update on my progress i got the rear unbolted on the 62 lastnight and all went well till one of the ancient bolts broke that attach the spring to the hanger on the front of the rear springs

I spent 4 hours trying to get it out with no success. My sawzall woulda fixed the problem but the batt. was totally dead lastnight so i plugged it in to charge and will try today. Ill keep you all posted on the progress as i can.

*LILRED66* · 12-11-2008, 12:56 PM

Groovy...that's what we like!

1962GmC4x4 · 12-13-2008, 11:24 AM

Well as of this am heres my update. My garage is too dark ofr decent pics but ill keep tryin. 2 nights ago i got the suspension completely removed from both trucks and to my suprise (not really) i discovered i have to move all the hangers from the blazer to the truck. The springs are too fat to fit into the ones on the rear of the truck. And yesterday i went to the 4wd shop and spent a crapload of money on new shocks , bushings and some other stuff (my wife made me buy a grant steering wheel LMAO )

My first question is the leaf hangers on the 62 are bolted on the ones on the blazer are riveted on. Are they supposed to be bolted on the truck ? And if not would they be safe to be bolted onto the frame ? I guess the only other option would be to temp bolt then weld them on ? The weld approach seems to be a better in the long run type fix but there not welded from factory so my guess would be its not necessary.

But let me know what you guys think about it. Thats what im gonna work on today then im ognna work on some much needed wiring probs cause my stuff won't be here till next friday

66Gilbert · 12-13-2008, 11:49 AM

Hello 1962GmC4x4,

Welcome to the forums from Arizona. You will have no problem bolting your spring hangers on as long as you use grade 8 bolts. Have you been over to the 4x4 forum and checked out my thread "Lets See How Many 60-66 4x4's Are Out There." Come on over and take a look and post your truck when you get some good pics.

protrash64 · 12-13-2008, 05:09 PM

Your spring width sounds correct if its strange. I have leafs on my 2wd and they will not interchange with the newer springs. Looks like a good project.

1962GmC4x4 · 12-16-2008, 09:33 PM

Just updated the pics

Sorry again there so huge

**Matt's k5** · 12-16-2008, 09:58 PM

Her is my 62 second owner it lived on a farm all its life until 2006

72BlckButy · 12-16-2008, 10:36 PM

Welcome to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Good luck with the rebuild!

1962GmC4x4 · 12-16-2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt's k5

Her is my 62 second owner it lived on a farm all its life until 2006

Cool just noticed you live in EM also looks like you live right around the same area as the guy i bought my truck from. Cool

12-10-2008, 08:21 PM	#1
1962GmC4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: E.M. Utah Posts: 9	1962 GmC build Well i wanted to say hi to everyone on the site. I love it it has lots of good info and linkys.This truck is "supposed to be" a gmc but the "PO" converted all the evidence to chevy but oh well still looks cool. It is also an original 4x4 truck so i have decided to do it some justice. Upgrades will and are '89 Blazer drivetrain a 8" lift (all spring) and some 38" Super Swampers. Also the Blaze has a brand new rebuilt 700r4 trans and a awesome running 350 tbi motor. It will all eventually end up on the truck then im gonna do the body . Im not very good yet but hopefully ill get a lil better with practice. Ill keep you all posted with pics as avail i just snapped some in my garage but they didnt turn out very good ill get some better ones after the rear of the truck is lifted and swapped and i can pull it outside Nice pic of the truck FULL OF JUNK ! haha pic of the inside sorta Old tires (33"bfg's vs new ones 38" Super Swampers The TBI 350 thats gonna go into the truck IMG]http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/dumassaim/Picture028.jpg[/IMG] The POS 350 thats in it now Driver's side New front end installed With springs , ETC...... Pass side from rear. Notice the height diff of the front and rear ! I tried to take a good front pic but its now too dark now sorry more will come. Sorry for the large pics but photobucket seems to want them that size. Last edited by 1962GmC4x4; 12-16-2008 at 09:32 PM.

12-10-2008, 10:49 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 1962 GmC build Welcome!! Cool to see another 4x4 here! Can't wait to see some good pics! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

12-10-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1962 GmC build Welcome aboard from North Georgia. Glad your here. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-11-2008, 12:38 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1962 GmC build Welcome to the board from Idaho! That'll make for a nice 4X. Please keep us updated.... __________________ 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

12-11-2008, 08:10 AM	#5
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 1962 GmC build 1962GmC4x4: Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. We are all excited to see your plan come to reality. Make sure you post pictures early and often or the photo police will slap you with a summons...just kidding, keep us posted. Happy Holidays! PS-I posted a few pictures of a couple of my 4x4 trucks for some inspiration! Enjoy and good luck with your build. Attached Images

12-11-2008, 12:48 PM	#6
1962GmC4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: E.M. Utah Posts: 9	Re: 1962 GmC build Love the pics (sorry mine are so huge) the first one of yours looks like my buddies old one he just recently sold it for 2500 bucks with a 427 in it LOL He's not that sharpest marble in the bag if you know what i mean. But oh well that truck is what gave me the want to acquire one of these and make it nice again. As for an update on my progress i got the rear unbolted on the 62 lastnight and all went well till one of the ancient bolts broke that attach the spring to the hanger on the front of the rear springs I spent 4 hours trying to get it out with no success. My sawzall woulda fixed the problem but the batt. was totally dead lastnight so i plugged it in to charge and will try today. Ill keep you all posted on the progress as i can.

12-11-2008, 12:56 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 1962 GmC build Groovy...that's what we like!

12-13-2008, 11:24 AM	#8
1962GmC4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: E.M. Utah Posts: 9	Re: 1962 GmC build Well as of this am heres my update. My garage is too dark ofr decent pics but ill keep tryin. 2 nights ago i got the suspension completely removed from both trucks and to my suprise (not really) i discovered i have to move all the hangers from the blazer to the truck. The springs are too fat to fit into the ones on the rear of the truck. And yesterday i went to the 4wd shop and spent a crapload of money on new shocks , bushings and some other stuff (my wife made me buy a grant steering wheel LMAO ) My first question is the leaf hangers on the 62 are bolted on the ones on the blazer are riveted on. Are they supposed to be bolted on the truck ? And if not would they be safe to be bolted onto the frame ? I guess the only other option would be to temp bolt then weld them on ? The weld approach seems to be a better in the long run type fix but there not welded from factory so my guess would be its not necessary. But let me know what you guys think about it. Thats what im gonna work on today then im ognna work on some much needed wiring probs cause my stuff won't be here till next friday

12-13-2008, 11:49 AM	#9
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 1962 GmC build Hello 1962GmC4x4, Welcome to the forums from Arizona. You will have no problem bolting your spring hangers on as long as you use grade 8 bolts. Have you been over to the 4x4 forum and checked out my thread "Lets See How Many 60-66 4x4's Are Out There." Come on over and take a look and post your truck when you get some good pics. Last edited by 66Gilbert; 12-13-2008 at 12:23 PM.

12-13-2008, 05:09 PM	#10
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: 1962 GmC build Your spring width sounds correct if its strange. I have leafs on my 2wd and they will not interchange with the newer springs. Looks like a good project. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-16-2008, 09:33 PM	#11
1962GmC4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: E.M. Utah Posts: 9	Re: 1962 GmC build Just updated the pics Sorry again there so huge

12-16-2008, 09:58 PM	#12
Matt's k5 BLAZER THIRTY!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 323	Re: 1962 GmC build Her is my 62 second owner it lived on a farm all its life until 2006 Attached Images __________________ 49 chevy 5 window 20 year project (sold)😟 57 ford fairlane (dad's car never got to it before he passed away R.I.P I LOVE YOU DAD.) 62 GMC 305 V6 custom L/B 72 HIGHLANDER K5 BLAZER 2nd owner 71 K5 MAMMA'S RIDE! 63 GMC 4X4 305 V6 62 GMC SHORT BED SERVICE BODY V6 (STUMPY) 74 GMC CUSTOM 1500 L/B

12-16-2008, 10:36 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1962 GmC build Welcome to the board from Mid-MO!!! Good luck with the rebuild! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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