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62much · 05-03-2010, 10:52 AM

Well thought I would post some before and after photos of my '62 Stepside. Finally got the disc brake conversion finished, and wheels and tires mounted. All I need to do now is get an alignment (CAMBER WAY OFF!!) and tighten up the torsion bars a little to get it a bit more level. Next I move on to the engine - not sure if I'm going to keet the 235 PG, or go 350/350. The six runs fine and it's a little rare with that combo. Thanks for lookin and let me know what ya think.

Short Circuit · 05-03-2010, 11:05 AM

That looks a lot better. It's amazing what a set of wheels and a little chrome will do for a truck.

dracko · 05-03-2010, 11:12 AM

wow, nice job, that looks great. what did you do to replace the tailgate chains? mirrors look sharp.

62much · 05-03-2010, 11:29 AM

The chain on the drivers side was off when I took the photo - need to paint or replace it, don't like the black!!

Togart · 05-03-2010, 11:50 AM

Sweet little truck! Those wheels/tires look great on there.

dracko · 05-03-2010, 11:59 AM

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The chain on the drivers side was off when I took the photo - need to paint or replace it, don't like the black!!

yeah I need to do the same, wouldn't mind powder coating them but not sure how PC chain would turn out where the links touch. Did you chrome your bumpers or buy new ones?

62much · 05-03-2010, 12:05 PM

I'm going to try and paint the chains with Chrome Bumper Paint - The bumpers are new... A LOT CHEAPER than trying to have them chromed.

Bears63 · 05-03-2010, 12:11 PM

The funny thing is that the changes are subtle, but very good. Like the mirrors and the bit of chrome really dresses her up. Kudos for adding the badging to the cowl panels. I think it looks too strange to keep the badging off. It adds to the truck in my opinion. And speaking of opinions.... I would keep the 235/PG.... You don't see that every day while the 350/350 swap is super common nowadays.

62much · 05-03-2010, 12:32 PM

Yeah, I like the badging too, just hope I don't confuse too many people with the '62 badging & '64 Grill

I'm leaning on keeping the 235/PG especially after the PAIN of putting on the Power Disc Brakes (LOWER BALL JOINTS NOT FUN) just want to drive for awhile.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-03-2010, 12:35 PM

Are you going to keep the 62 grille?

62much · 05-03-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Are you going to keep the 62 grille?

I sold the grill and bumpers right after I got the chrome pieces, paid for at least 1 of the bumpers.

MikeN · 05-03-2010, 01:04 PM

Sweet!!! I dig the Rally wheels...nice look...

likaroc13 · 05-03-2010, 01:06 PM

looks really good...the chrome & wheels really set it off...have you thought about using a correct year (1962) grille in chrome?

62much · 05-03-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

looks really good...the chrome & wheels really set it off...have you thought about using a correct year (1962) grille in chrome?

I probably would have, if I could have found one - and cost too much to chrome, plus I kinda like the '64 grills

Frizzle Fry · 05-03-2010, 01:31 PM

Honestly I think it looks great, but I love the OG caps, black wheels and 62 grille.

flips72 · 05-03-2010, 04:16 PM

sweet truck, gotta love vette rallys.i really like the white paint, all in all a great looking truck.

Slow Build · 05-03-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 62much

plus I kinda like the '64 grills

A 63 grill would look great too. Plus it would look more correct (or is that less incorrect). Don't get me wrong. I like your truck.

markeb01 · 05-03-2010, 05:26 PM

Since I was a kid making model cars I've probably commented a zillion times - wheels and tires always make the car. What a remarkable improvement. I like the chrome grille, bumpers, mirrors, etc. That bit of sparkle really makes the white paint pop. The earlier pics look like a nice clean utility/industrial vehicle. Now it looks like something that is loved by its owner.

I agree with the 63 grille comment, it happens to be my favorite Chevy grille of all the 60-66 models, and "fits" with the windshield and would make it appear like a 63. In reality however, the chance of finding a affordable mint chrome 63 grille probably isn't any easier than finding a mint chrome 62 grille.

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2010, 07:12 PM

Silvered Anodized Aluminum. Chromed would have been a painted grille in the beginnings of it's life. Ok, I'll shut up now. I don't toss around stuff about your years now do I.LOL

burbguy · 05-03-2010, 08:39 PM

hey could you move your truck over a little bit....I wanted to take a look at your neighbors F-250 in the driveway... Just kidding, those mods you did really woke up your truck...!!! thats a sharp little ride you got there...!!!

protrash64 · 05-03-2010, 09:35 PM

Looks really nice!! Good job.

63sbssbbw · 05-04-2010, 07:32 AM

Those rallies look killer on there
Sweet lookin' ride
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likaroc13 · 05-06-2010, 03:54 PM

hey, just curious what rear end gears you're running? i have a Powerglide in my '66

62much · 05-06-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

hey, just curious what rear end gears you're running? i have a Powerglide in my '66

You know, I haven't even checked yet, been to busy getting the darn brakes done. I think they're 3.38 though. Been meaning to check out the number on the axle, maybe tonight, I'll let you know.

05-03-2010, 10:52 AM	#1
62much Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HILLSBORO, OR Posts: 137	Before & after photos Well thought I would post some before and after photos of my '62 Stepside. Finally got the disc brake conversion finished, and wheels and tires mounted. All I need to do now is get an alignment (CAMBER WAY OFF!!) and tighten up the torsion bars a little to get it a bit more level. Next I move on to the engine - not sure if I'm going to keet the 235 PG, or go 350/350. The six runs fine and it's a little rare with that combo. Thanks for lookin and let me know what ya think. Last edited by 62much; 05-03-2010 at 12:49 PM.

05-03-2010, 11:05 AM	#2
Short Circuit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Killen, Alabama Posts: 136	Re: Before & after photos That looks a lot better. It's amazing what a set of wheels and a little chrome will do for a truck.

05-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#3
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: Before & after photos wow, nice job, that looks great. what did you do to replace the tailgate chains? mirrors look sharp.

05-03-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
62much Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HILLSBORO, OR Posts: 137	Re: Before & after photos The chain on the drivers side was off when I took the photo - need to paint or replace it, don't like the black!!

05-03-2010, 11:50 AM	#5
Togart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 43	Re: Before & after photos Sweet little truck! Those wheels/tires look great on there. __________________ Togart '66 GMC 1500 '77 C-10 Scottsdale Big 10

05-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#7
62much Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HILLSBORO, OR Posts: 137	Re: Before & after photos I'm going to try and paint the chains with Chrome Bumper Paint - The bumpers are new... A LOT CHEAPER than trying to have them chromed.

05-03-2010, 12:11 PM	#8
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Before & after photos The funny thing is that the changes are subtle, but very good. Like the mirrors and the bit of chrome really dresses her up. Kudos for adding the badging to the cowl panels. I think it looks too strange to keep the badging off. It adds to the truck in my opinion. And speaking of opinions.... I would keep the 235/PG.... You don't see that every day while the 350/350 swap is super common nowadays. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

05-03-2010, 12:32 PM	#9
62much Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HILLSBORO, OR Posts: 137	Re: Before & after photos Yeah, I like the badging too, just hope I don't confuse too many people with the '62 badging & '64 Grill I'm leaning on keeping the 235/PG especially after the PAIN of putting on the Power Disc Brakes (LOWER BALL JOINTS NOT FUN) just want to drive for awhile.

05-03-2010, 12:35 PM	#10
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05-03-2010, 01:04 PM	#12
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: Before & after photos Sweet!!! I dig the Rally wheels...nice look...

05-03-2010, 01:06 PM	#13
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Before & after photos looks really good...the chrome & wheels really set it off...have you thought about using a correct year (1962) grille in chrome?

05-03-2010, 01:31 PM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Before & after photos Honestly I think it looks great, but I love the OG caps, black wheels and 62 grille.

05-03-2010, 04:16 PM	#16
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: Before & after photos sweet truck, gotta love vette rallys.i really like the white paint, all in all a great looking truck.

05-03-2010, 05:26 PM	#18
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Before & after photos Since I was a kid making model cars I've probably commented a zillion times - wheels and tires always make the car. What a remarkable improvement. I like the chrome grille, bumpers, mirrors, etc. That bit of sparkle really makes the white paint pop. The earlier pics look like a nice clean utility/industrial vehicle. Now it looks like something that is loved by its owner. I agree with the 63 grille comment, it happens to be my favorite Chevy grille of all the 60-66 models, and "fits" with the windshield and would make it appear like a 63. In reality however, the chance of finding a affordable mint chrome 63 grille probably isn't any easier than finding a mint chrome 62 grille. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-03-2010, 07:12 PM	#19
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Before & after photos Silvered Anodized Aluminum. Chromed would have been a painted grille in the beginnings of it's life. Ok, I'll shut up now. I don't toss around stuff about your years now do I.LOL __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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05-03-2010, 08:39 PM	#20
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: Before & after photos hey could you move your truck over a little bit....I wanted to take a look at your neighbors F-250 in the driveway... Just kidding, those mods you did really woke up your truck...!!! thats a sharp little ride you got there...!!! __________________ Shawn 1966 short fleet 230 I-6 three in the tree (daily driver) 1966 short fleet big block th400 (building slowly) 1972 c10 3 door suburban 350 th350 (building faster than slowly) 2004 F250 power stroke (not dependable enough to be a daily driver) 2005 Kenworth T-800 Heavy Haul tractor (that's my true daily driver)

05-03-2010, 09:35 PM	#21
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05-04-2010, 07:32 AM	#22
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05-06-2010, 03:54 PM	#23
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Before & after photos hey, just curious what rear end gears you're running? i have a Powerglide in my '66

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