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amnima · 05-16-2009, 09:52 PM

This is my 62 chevy. It was my grandpa's old service truck he parked it in 1980 and i drug it out about a month ago. Not very good pictures here it was dark and i was in a hurry. I don't know the color it says "Special" where the color code is.
I took the hood off so i could pull the motor, it is in great shape.

hewlett2002000 · 05-16-2009, 09:57 PM

welcome!! good looking truck, looks like youve got a great truck with a good background. good luck and keep us updated.
John

Alan's Classic · 05-17-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

welcome!! Good looking truck, looks like youve got a great truck with a good background. Good luck and keep us updated.
John

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the lights · 05-16-2009, 09:57 PM

nice truck what are your plans for it?

amnima · 05-16-2009, 10:02 PM

I do not know what I am going to do. The engine is bad (265 i think) so i have a sbc 350 i am going to put in it. It already had a 3 speed tranny, my father said it was out of a mid 60's corvette. They changed it along time ago.

The service bed is in great shape so i know i am going to keep it on there. I am not going to paint it, just get it running good and drive it.

joe231 · 05-16-2009, 10:10 PM

cool!
sounds like a good plan!

amnima · 05-16-2009, 10:33 PM

What is the best way to put motor mounts on? where i am swaping from the inline 6 to a 350?

Also what bellhousing would i need to connect the 350 to my GM 3 speed?

The transmission mounts were bolted to the old bellhousing anyone care to let me know how you redid you tranny mounts?

Anything else i am going to have trouble with? First time working on one of these old trucks. Thanks for any help --Jimmy--

**Captainfab** · 05-17-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by amnima

What is the best way to put motor mounts on? where i am swaping from the inline 6 to a 350?

Also what bellhousing would i need to connect the 350 to my GM 3 speed?

The transmission mounts were bolted to the old bellhousing anyone care to let me know how you redid you tranny mounts?

Anything else i am going to have trouble with? First time working on one of these old trucks. Thanks for any help --Jimmy--

If the I6 is the original engine it is a 235, which is a different bellhousing than your 350. Also the 235 has a front motormount instead of side mounts. If it is in fact a 235, you'll need a '60-'62 V8 and up bellhousing to mate your 350 to the 3 speed if you wish to use the original style hydraulic clutch. If you don't mind doing some fabrication to mount a clutch slave cylinder you could use the easier to find '63 and newer bellhousing. I have a few of the '63 and newer bellhousings if you need one. You could do away with the early style of bellhousing if you want, provided the trans has provisions for the rear trans mount. As for the motor mounts, I'm not sure just how the '60-'62 V8 frame brackets compare to the '63-'66 frame mounts. I have several of the '63-'66 V8 frame brackets as well.

amnima · 05-17-2009, 02:59 PM

Yea it is a 235... i was not sure earlier. I am not sure if i want to stay with a 3 speed. I have never driven one... If not I may put a 350 turbo automatic in it.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

If the I6 is the original engine it is a 235, which is a different bellhousing than your 350. Also the 235 has a front motormount instead of side mounts. If it is in fact a 235, you'll need a '60-'62 V8 and up bellhousing to mate your 350 to the 3 speed if you wish to use the original style hydraulic clutch. If you don't mind doing some fabrication to mount a clutch slave cylinder you could use the easier to find '63 and newer bellhousing. I have a few of the '63 and newer bellhousings if you need one. You could do away with the early style of bellhousing if you want, provided the trans has provisions for the rear trans mount. As for the motor mounts, I'm not sure just how the '60-'62 V8 frame brackets compare to the '63-'66 frame mounts. I have several of the '63-'66 V8 frame brackets as well.

**special-K** · 05-17-2009, 07:49 AM

Rebuild the 6

.That would be a cool truck to leave as your grand dad had it...justa thought.It would be cool with an old 283,though.
That "Special Paint" could be anything specified by a company.But,that sure looks like the light grey special paint on a`69 Stepside I bought.GM most ikely kept some standard codes in certain colors that were commonly requested.I think it`s great you`re keeping it a service body.I`m kinda partial to those having built several for my business over the years.It`s a real man`s truck and guys always take a shine to`em.
Here`s the color on that`69:

amnima · 05-17-2009, 03:04 PM

The 235 that was in it was bad when he parked it. I guess i could rebuild it, i just like the sound of a little v8.

The service bed is in good shape, plus still full of tools.

I think it looks good with it on there, haven't seen to many other with service beds. Thanks for the comments.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Rebuild the 6

.That would be a cool truck to leave as your grand dad had it...justa thought.It would be cool with an old 283,though.
That "Special Paint" could be anything specified by a company.But,that sure looks like the light grey special paint on a`69 Stepside I bought.GM most ikely kept some standard codes in certain colors that were commonly requested.I think it`s great you`re keeping it a service body.I`m kinda partial to those having built several for my business over the years.It`s a real man`s truck and guys always take a shine to`em.
Here`s the color on that`69:

amnima · 05-23-2009, 10:03 PM

How many of you have 3 speeds in your trucks?? would you recommend it or you think i should use a auto?

**Corts60** · 05-23-2009, 10:49 PM

That depends on what your plans are for driving. If your going to be in a city and daily drive it, definitely go with the automatic. I love my 3 speed, but I also hardly ever take it into traffic. I'm not sure exactly what year they started putting synchros in first gear, but if you have an early one like mine (1960) you'll have to be at a complete stop before you'll get into 1st.

amnima · 05-24-2009, 09:37 AM

The 3 speed i have is fully synchronized. ALso i may take it to the track a few times, have a little fun.

Hubscrub · 03-16-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by amnima

How many of you have 3 speeds in your trucks?? would you recommend it or you think i should use a auto?

I loved my 3 speed but i wanted to put in an overdrive, but when i tore my truck down then i figured out how much i did love it because i miss it all the time. but whatever you want is what matters

amnima · 03-17-2010, 10:56 PM

Yea i went with a turbo 350 trans, I may regret it later though.

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

I loved my 3 speed but i wanted to put in an overdrive, but when i tore my truck down then i figured out how much i did love it because i miss it all the time. but whatever you want is what matters

pestwagon · 03-16-2010, 01:31 PM

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aboz · 03-16-2010, 08:41 PM

Keep the six! I love my 250. So much less common that a V-8 and with the right head/cam/carb combo you can blow the doors off a' 350.

amnima · 03-17-2010, 10:55 PM

I would have loved to keep the engine in it, hole in block.

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Originally Posted by aboz

Keep the six! I love my 250. So much less common that a V-8 and with the right head/cam/carb combo you can blow the doors off a' 350.

markeb01 · 03-16-2010, 09:35 PM

Here's a thread that will help with the motor mount questions if you decide to go with the 350/350 combination:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

One of the disappointments of the 60-62 chassis is it is very expensive for the original parts, compared to the later 63-up chassis which used a more conventional design. If you are not interested in upgrading to disc brakes, your best bet is just spend the money and replace the stock parts, since they will last nearly forever.

amnima · 03-17-2010, 10:53 PM

Thanks for the reply's guys. I have already replaced the brakes, i went on and updated them. I also have the engine mounts and motor already in the truck. I guess I need to update my build a little more.

Just looking for a cheaper way on the inner tie rods and the rear springs.

amnima · 05-20-2010, 05:44 PM

What is the best or a good locker for the Gm 10 bolt rearends?

**Captainfab** · 05-21-2010, 12:25 AM

I'm not aware of any made for the '55-'62 truck 10 bolts.

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Originally Posted by amnima

What is the best or a good locker for the Gm 10 bolt rearends?

narx66gmc · 05-21-2010, 10:07 AM

Uhhhhm, holy crap, that is a huge turbo! This will be one awesome service truck....

az65 · 05-21-2010, 05:53 PM

you doing a blow-through carb setup?

that truck is almost identical to the first truck i ever drove. a white 62, with a service bed

05-16-2009, 09:52 PM	#1
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	62 chevy Service truck.. Blow thru, turbocharged This is my 62 chevy. It was my grandpa's old service truck he parked it in 1980 and i drug it out about a month ago. Not very good pictures here it was dark and i was in a hurry. I don't know the color it says "Special" where the color code is. I took the hood off so i could pull the motor, it is in great shape. Attached Images Last edited by amnima; 02-08-2011 at 11:14 PM.

05-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up welcome!! good looking truck, looks like youve got a great truck with a good background. good luck and keep us updated. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
the lights Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: turlock CA Posts: 98	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up nice truck what are your plans for it?

05-16-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up I do not know what I am going to do. The engine is bad (265 i think) so i have a sbc 350 i am going to put in it. It already had a 3 speed tranny, my father said it was out of a mid 60's corvette. They changed it along time ago. The service bed is in great shape so i know i am going to keep it on there. I am not going to paint it, just get it running good and drive it.

05-16-2009, 10:10 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up cool! sounds like a good plan! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-16-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up What is the best way to put motor mounts on? where i am swaping from the inline 6 to a 350? Also what bellhousing would i need to connect the 350 to my GM 3 speed? The transmission mounts were bolted to the old bellhousing anyone care to let me know how you redid you tranny mounts? Anything else i am going to have trouble with? First time working on one of these old trucks. Thanks for any help --Jimmy--

05-17-2009, 07:49 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up Rebuild the 6.That would be a cool truck to leave as your grand dad had it...justa thought.It would be cool with an old 283,though. That "Special Paint" could be anything specified by a company.But,that sure looks like the light grey special paint on a`69 Stepside I bought.GM most ikely kept some standard codes in certain colors that were commonly requested.I think it`s great you`re keeping it a service body.I`m kinda partial to those having built several for my business over the years.It`s a real man`s truck and guys always take a shine to`em. Here`s the color on that`69: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-23-2009, 10:03 PM	#12
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up How many of you have 3 speeds in your trucks?? would you recommend it or you think i should use a auto?

05-23-2009, 10:49 PM	#13
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up That depends on what your plans are for driving. If your going to be in a city and daily drive it, definitely go with the automatic. I love my 3 speed, but I also hardly ever take it into traffic. I'm not sure exactly what year they started putting synchros in first gear, but if you have an early one like mine (1960) you'll have to be at a complete stop before you'll get into 1st. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

05-24-2009, 09:37 AM	#14
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up The 3 speed i have is fully synchronized. ALso i may take it to the track a few times, have a little fun.

03-16-2010, 01:31 PM	#17
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03-16-2010, 08:41 PM	#18
aboz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: indian trail, nc Posts: 192	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up Keep the six! I love my 250. So much less common that a V-8 and with the right head/cam/carb combo you can blow the doors off a' 350. __________________ ABOZ

03-16-2010, 09:35 PM	#20
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up Here's a thread that will help with the motor mount questions if you decide to go with the 350/350 combination: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663 One of the disappointments of the 60-62 chassis is it is very expensive for the original parts, compared to the later 63-up chassis which used a more conventional design. If you are not interested in upgrading to disc brakes, your best bet is just spend the money and replace the stock parts, since they will last nearly forever.

03-17-2010, 10:53 PM	#21
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up Thanks for the reply's guys. I have already replaced the brakes, i went on and updated them. I also have the engine mounts and motor already in the truck. I guess I need to update my build a little more. Just looking for a cheaper way on the inner tie rods and the rear springs.

05-20-2010, 05:44 PM	#22
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up What is the best or a good locker for the Gm 10 bolt rearends?



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05-21-2010, 10:07 AM	#24
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05-21-2010, 05:53 PM	#25
az65 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 46	Re: 62 chevy 10 Service truck Fixer-up you doing a blow-through carb setup? that truck is almost identical to the first truck i ever drove. a white 62, with a service bed __________________ '65 long-bed with 327/3spd '05 SRT-10 quadcab '69 Superbee clone '66 Charger w/ 36k og miles and a handful of bimmers

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