Think I found a dandy

[soonerfanru2]

Thanks everyone Correction it is a 62 on the title. I thought the hood should be different, I know GMC stuff can be different though. That firing order diagram would be great. It is home tucked in the shop, let the fun digging in begin.

[soonerfanru2]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum

Yeah, I'd say you found a dandy.....you don't find them that nice very often.
Aside from getting the engine running, I would go through the brakes and make sure they are in good operating condition. The hydraulic clutch and steering would be next on the list.

Captain fab what do I need to do to the clutch and steering?

[soonerfanru2]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Nice dandy, make it mechanically safe then maybe upgrade to a alternator.

What all do I have to change to do this? Thanks

[RockTonka]

a little reading here http://6066gmcclub.com/gmcguy/ will go a long way...

Nice truck

[jtrichard]

here is your firing order http://www.autozone.com/autozone/rep...96b43f80cb0c73

[soonerfanru2]

Originally Posted by jtrichard

here is your firing order http://www.autozone.com/autozone/rep...96b43f80cb0c73

That didn't show the 305 v6 engine will it be the same as the 265 v6

[jtrichard]

it appears that it is

[65Gregg]

"What do I need to do first to it to get it back on the road?"

I can't believe no one said that the only way to get it back on the road was to call them to come get it Great find & good luck.

[Captainfab]

Just check the function of the clutch, which on the '60-'62 is hydraulically operated. The master cylinder on the firewall is 1/2 for the clutch and the other 1/2 is for the brakes. For the steering, check the steering box for excessive slop and check the tierods and idler arm for looseness, If they all check good, I would grease all the tierods, balljoints and control arm bushings. And since you have the grease gun out, may as well grease the U-joints too.

Originally Posted by soonerfanru2

Captain fab what do I need to do to the clutch and steering?

[franken]

All the above...

I'd add grease all the zerks til new grease comes out, replace all the hoses, including brake flex hoses, and at least flush the brakes.

And plan on new tires if the freeway is in the future.

Personally, I'd lightly wash it, and maybe use some CLR on the rustier bits, then drive it. The goodness of stuff that comes from OK is crazy. It's an hour away but something's different

[62 Barnfind]

Nice find! I would do a good cleaning and paint restoration on it. Some things might have to be repainted but the majority looks good. I wish mine look like that when I found it!

[soonerfanru2]

Thanks gentlemen for all the responses I've started gathering parts and reading lots of stuff on here can't wait to drive it around the block.

[jbgroby]

Somewhere along the years they charged the '60 hood off of her. She has the 62-66 hood, no biggie though.

[soonerfanru2]

I corrected that at the top of this page it is a 1962. The master cylinder was all gunked up and clutch stays on the floor. I think the clutch may be stuck to the flywheel can't seem to get it unstuck or it's not out of gear. Making it hard to turn the engine over with a socket. I poured marvel mystery oil down the spark plug holes may just need to let it set a few days. Sure seems tight right now hope it frees up.