New Member - Father, Daughter '62 Project

[65panelrat]

Welcome from another from Rio Rancho! Cool truck, hope to see the progress!

Don't forget about the Swap Meet in Los Lunas, NM this weekend. You may find some cool old parts for that nice 62'!

[RioRancho62]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! Yo 65panelrat, can you reply with the Los Lunas swap meet info? We would like to try to attend. Turbostar, I doubt we can do Ruidoso but maybe next time. Thanks for the invite!

To the albq metro folks...we own a car wash as a side business at Candelaria & Eubank next to Micky D's. We are ususally hangin' out there on the weekends. Stop by for a visit if you're out cruisin'.

Don

[protrash64]

from AZ. When are you gonna start tearing in to it????

[RioRancho62]

We hope to get started in the next few weeks. Don't have a shop to work in so weather will dictate how much we can get done this winter.

[protrash64]

I'm waiting for winter to be able to get something done!!

[RioRancho62]

This will be my first experience with a hydraulic clutch. Are they OK or are they problematic? When I drove the truck home after buying it, the clutch seemed to be fading the farther I drove.

[markeb01]

They're no more problematic than mechanical linkage. Once the cylinders are rebuilt (or replaced) and a new hose installed the system will likely hold up for another several decades without maintenance. Long ago the hydraulic clutch posed a problem if you wanted to add power brakes, but now Captainfab produces the best designed bracket available for adding a brake booster while retaining the hydraulic clutch system, should that be something you want.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=362375

[RioRancho62]

Thanks for the info, Markeb01! That's a great kit the cap'n puts together and is at the top of the wish list.

[Captainfab]

Thanks for the plug Mark, and thanks for the compliment RioRancho62

[ChiefRocka]

Just saw this ...

Once again, welcome to the family man !!

Glad to see you and your daughter building it together, thats great !!

My 9 yr old son and 5 yr old daughter are just getting the sickness too ...

These are an awesome group of people here ... look no further for your info !!!

[RioRancho62]

My daughter was googling to figure out what year truck her front grill is from and we think it's off of a 1960. Anyone in agreement?

[Captainfab]

If it has CHEVROLET embossed on the lower portion, then yes it is a 1960 grill.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Yep,

I agree with ChiefRocka....
This is about the best forum out there for our trucks.
Check out this sticky:
Historical/This I know/60-66 Model Changes -
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351107

Again... Great choice on the '62 and welcome to the forum!
Hollar at us if you have questions or need help.

Thanks,
Big "B"
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[RioRancho62]

Gonna get a Pertonix Ignitor kit ordered soon. We rebuilt the stock single barrell but we're still not happy with the way it starts and runs. Considering going with a newer 2bbl but are wondering if any of you have any suggestions. We need a low budget idea to make the sixer better.

[chevy_man5]

My 16 year old daughter and i just started building her truck. It has been fun so far! Our build is at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427093

There is a lot of VERY knowledgeable people on here, who have been helpful so far, enjoy!!

[irish1966]

Welcome. Congrats on the purchase. I still talk about working on stuff with my dad when I was younger. You guys will have a blast with that truck, and make tons of memories. My 4 y.o. is destined to be a gearhead when she gets bigger.

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by RioRancho62

Gonna get a Pertonix Ignitor kit ordered soon. We rebuilt the stock single barrell but we're still not happy with the way it starts and runs. Considering going with a newer 2bbl but are wondering if any of you have any suggestions. We need a low budget idea to make the sixer better.

What motor does it currently have? I put a HEI distr in mine and advanced the timing which made a big difference. We got the distr from a junkyard off a newer I6. U can't get anymore low budget than that.

[ConnDemned]

Originally Posted by RioRancho62

My daughter was googling to figure out what year truck her front grill is from and we think it's off of a 1960. Anyone in agreement?

Yep, that is the 60 grille. 61 had a different insert that said chevrolet in it, 60 has the bars and chevrolet in the bottom grille. Also swapping to a holley two barrel isn't too hard they make adapters to go from the one to a two barrel and then its a pretty simple carb swap. I did it to my 78 with a 250. Don't be a stranger if you need to know something atleast one person on here will have an answer if not more. Good luck with the build.
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[Cops053]

Welcome and congrats to you and your daughter, sure you will both have some good times and some bad ones, but the good memories will surely wipe out those bad moments

[Chevy Fleetside]

Just the other day I fiddled with my truck. I hooked up a battery to the stereo and was sitting inside listening to it. Luca came down and sat in there with me and just said it has been a long time since we sat in there. I want to get it done so we can enjoy it more. He is 8 now and cant wait to go for a ride again.

[RioRancho62]

It has the original 235 in it and seems to be bone stock. Will most newer I6 distributors fit? Any idea the appoximate year of the donor?

Originally Posted by irish1966

What motor does it currently have? I put a HEI distr in mine and advanced the timing which made a big difference. We got the distr from a junkyard off a newer I6. U can't get anymore low budget than that.

[RioRancho62]

That's awesome! Looks like she's not scared to get greasy!

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

My 16 year old daughter and i just started building her truck. It has been fun so far! Our build is at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427093

There is a lot of VERY knowledgeable people on here, who have been helpful so far, enjoy!!

[RioRancho62]

I checked out your pics. Cool build! Occasionally my daughter and I (and sometimes the 80 lb.dog) just sit in the truck and plan the build and shoot the breeze...good times. My 13 year old son hasn't caught the fever yet but I see him being a 4WD guy.

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Just the other day I fiddled with my truck. I hooked up a battery to the stereo and was sitting inside listening to it. Luca came down and sat in there with me and just said it has been a long time since we sat in there. I want to get it done so we can enjoy it more. He is 8 now and cant wait to go for a ride again.

[Rich 5150 69]

Originally Posted by RioRancho62

It has the original 235 in it and seems to be bone stock. Will most newer I6 distributors fit? Any idea the appoximate year of the donor?

Anything I6 up to and including`79 I believe before they went with electronic advance control.

[Captainfab]

There aren't any newer distributors that will fit the 235. If you want to upgrade your distributor, you can get a Pertronix electronic conversion for that distributor http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...PNX-1168&dds=1. You'll likely see a slight mpg increase with this too.

If that doesn't fit in the budget, just do a complete tune up. Points, condenser, cap, rotor, wires and plugs. Maybe even a little hotter coil.

Originally Posted by RioRancho62

It has the original 235 in it and seems to be bone stock. Will most newer I6 distributors fit? Any idea the appoximate year of the donor?