62 long box frame off

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Yes he did..

[Logans 66]

Wow great build Steve...Can't wait for more...

[chevyrestoguy]

Wow, I can't believe I missed this build! I'm a horsepower guy, and that engine is right up my alley. You've done a very nice job, and I can't wait to see more.

Sorry about your episode with LMC. They are typical of "Bigger is not always Better".

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Well its DONE!!!!!! I drove it for the first time yesterday. No leaks not issue at all..

[bigdlb12]

wow great build man, very nice truck

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pic of the woofer helping me get things done.. HA HA . THe dog is a crack up that for sure, she cannot be too far from me at any given time. Keep in mind that when you coat the box and gate check the clearance, mine was a bit tight. I should have masked off right at the end of the bottom sill, instead I rolled it down and the gate and sill rubbed, made it hard to install and I had to retouch some paint with the air brush.. As well mock up the gate and leave way extra room to get the gate rollers into place. I would not have though the paint build up would have been as much as it was. The gate design is not the best to install.. to say the least.. have some help when you do it LOL

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Took it to a show on Sat and was award best mod interior.. I was blown away..

[pdxhall]

Congratulations man. You're hard work is already paying off.

[McMurphy]

Oh heck ya !!!!

[lenguini]

Just want to say great job Buddy,looks Ace ! Hope to have similar pics at my end this spring.

Cheers,
Mr.Ed

[Logans 66]

Nice job Steve!!! Your truck is sweet and an inspiration to us all...
Oh and Logan got his gift, he was floored and will be sending out a thank you to everyone along with pics...Thank you man...

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Thanks , It came out better than I thought.. I am now re ordering all new door selas and such as the LMC stuff sucks and I am still battling getting the door to shut, Even the new sof seal is not right.. Steel Rubber seems to be the best out there will give it a try,

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http://community.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG.. More photos

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AZ street rod show Prescott , took a top 20 .. Man my mind is blown about how well the people are taking the truck.. I really never thought that it would draw much attention at all.. due to the flat paint and it being somewhat of a odd color combo.. Guess I was wrong

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Here is a better looking trophy holder LOL.. My loving wife who has put up with my crazy behavior for 5 years on this truck , and the pooch...

[Dinos63]

Congrats !! Cool to chat with ya today

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Well got about 250 miles on the truck.. Going back over all of the hard ware.. I have a few things that need to be tighten back up.. I use Blue loctite as well.. Just the harley in me.. and still have a few things that are loose.. Cab mounts of all things.. Oh well part of the game.. Other than that truck runs great... I think I amy convert over to EFI on this build SEMA show end of the month in Vegas so great time to talk to those guys anf get all the info I need.

[McMurphy]

You have one of the most unique looking rigs man, I know I would stop to look at it if I saw it at a show!

I like that trophy too, cool idea!

Conga-rats again dude !!

[62 Barnfind]

Good job on the truck! I am digging the paint! What bed liner did you use?

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The liner is tinted with my paint .. raptor liner clear.. I plan in fact to do the under side the fenders as well this fall.. I painted them but am thinking this is a better way to go.. to prevent chips and what not..

[Snowbound]

Truck turned out great.

Did you build a custom tranny cross member, or use an off the shelf unit?

Got my engine and trans in finally and need to get a cross member in the back. The old one for the e-brake was right in the way of course, so it is out.

Thanks,
Brian

[runningiron]

Steve,

Your truck is awesome. When I was a kid, I had to have a shortbed. But now as an old man, I prefer a longbed. To me they look good slightly dumped in the frontend. I also like the color you painted your truck. Is that a charcoal grey hot rod flatz? I am working on a 62 longbed and was wondering if you kept the torsion bar frontend. I have read that they ride smooth. I thought about keeping it and upgrading to disc brakes and a rebuild. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Bob

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My truck is painted hot rod flatz gunsmoke grey .. as for torsion my truck was a fluke .. it never had torsion.. I am the third owner first was a prescott forest service and I second was the guy that bought it from the auction he had it for 3 months and I bought it from him. Numbers match no where is there any marks of removal of lower brackets etc..

[runningiron]

Gunsmoke grey looks great on your truck. My truck was originally an inline six, 4 speed truck, later converted to sbc. I am going to run a sbc and 700R4 so I will be able to get rid of the 4 speed trans crossmember giving me a little more room. The stock torsion bar setup is sure busy. Thanks for the info. Have a great day.

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