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Rear end is 4.10 T5 looks promising I found a Borg Warner 3 speed w/ OD, but needs rebuild, and after reading rebuild sheet, its over my head....
I actually don't know the stock gearing on the '62 c10... but tires are 275R15s. .
1962 C10 stock with 283 and 3 on the tree. Looking for some relatively inexpensive transmission/rear end solutions to get me on the freeway...
50F3PU: did you buy and install the kit? or just checking out options like me? thx
Thanks for responses, i will try Brothers kit. I really like the torsion suspension ride on this truck (compared to my old 66 c10), so i'm not...
I have a stock '62 C10 truck and I'm looking for disc brake kit, all the suppliers have them for '63-'66, but can't locate '60-'62 version...
Wax was just an attempt to keep the surface rust at bay until i decide what to do with the finish, if anything. I'm in HK working for US company,...
After three years working in Hong Kong, i finally got a break to come back to California to work on my truck. I didn't get to the front fenders,...
Brief update to this post: I was back in the states recently and finally got the '62 out on the road. Forget about swapping out the frontend....
My old lab just passed today, we're gonna miss her. Here's our latest, he's a local chinese mutt.
Ryan set up the right rules for the game, and everyone loves to play. A great story, and about the best use of this technology that i can think...
Nice '56, i like your approach to the rust: cut it out til it's all gone, rather than the: what you can't see maybe doesn't exist approach i use....
Verrry nice. I like the green on green, not too much contrast, it let's the flake do its thing. Good tips as well, thanks.
LOL!!!!! Now THAT'S a photoshop job! I agree, that truck is so pretty no one wants to mess it up. I'm even copying it for my '62 LWB, so what am...
Just sent you an email. Cool.
AWESOME work everyone! wow.
Blown240, sorry if i came on a bit strong with my comment. Good luck with the project, i do want to see how it turns out and what the stance looks...
Sorry, but that notch gives me a bellyache, maybe weld some rebar in the trunk for extra support or at least some fireworks for when that thing...
I'm in china now, but my '62 is now down in Gaviota, Cali w/ my brother in law. I'm back for holidays, will try and get out to the yards. In the...
Looking to replace '62 chevy truck front fenders, thought this was a no-brainer, but the vendor pricing is all over the place. Is there any...
love this car. great post, thanks for the pics. you guys have the eye...
I Dig the truck! I don't think it needs a chop but i really don't like the 20 inch wheels either, it takes away from the stance and doesn't work...
another way to put it-- if hitting the dashboard with your head is likely to kill you, it's probably a good year.
Who really cares what anybody thinks as long as you like what you see when you step back and like what you feel when you step on it. Leave all the...
Wow, those are great! Those old date stamps are priceless...are these from a family album?
This one for Hot Rod
I've had two '66s, a C10 shortbed and a K10 van, both had 250 6 cylinder engines. If that is what you have be thankful and don't rush to swap it....
Looks good, i want to see more pics!
Good point. What's the preferred method from dropping a 60-62??
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