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Freak Truckin' · 08-27-2012, 12:51 AM

Hi y'all, first wanted to say THANKS to all for the awesome photos and tech tips for these old trucks. (Lurked for a while before joining) Lots of great inspiration and information!

Here's some pics of my latest project... 1962 C-10 SWB panel truck. Got it from a friend who was selling it for someone else- he called me and told me "had some old Chevy panel truck on the trailer, taking it to the scrapyard, you know someone who wants it?" I told him to bring it over to my place and let me have a look.
Paid $400 for it. Needs some work, but I've always wanted either a panel truck OR a '62 Chevy truck- never dreamed I'd find both in one! And as an added bonus, my wife LIKES this thing!

It's kinda nasty at the moment, I'll post more pics after I clean her out.

1) On the trailer
2) 30 minutes after unloading...
3) Hey, a t-shirt!
4) Check out the tilt wheel, old gauges and that groovy wood dash!
5) I'll have fun getting that hood out.

**aerotruk63** · 08-27-2012, 05:56 AM

Going to the crusher? That looks re-storable.

A 63 panel will be my next project. If I can find one- before I die! lol

glos55 · 08-27-2012, 06:38 AM

Welcome!!!!! Nice Save!! Looks like fun to me!

corvettejim1968 · 08-27-2012, 09:19 AM

i think your cats like it too

Freak Truckin' · 08-27-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Going to the crusher? That looks re-storable.

That's probably where it would have ended up if I didn't get it.

It's got the usual rusted places, but it's NOT too far gone to save.

Just takes time and money as they all say...

**ChiefRocka** · 08-27-2012, 09:36 AM

Went back and noticed cat .....

Guess you dont have to worry about ash'n your cigarette on the floor in the dark.

Nice panel, and welcome !
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piratexpress1369a · 08-27-2012, 02:36 PM

that a cool score welcome

Freak Truckin' · 08-27-2012, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Set the hood on the truck this afternoon, just before the rain started...
That 4-5-6 grille has gotta go!

It just don't look right with the wraparound windshield IMHO.

RollinKaos · 08-27-2012, 10:14 PM

I agree, the 62 or 63 grille would look right at home.

Freak Truckin' · 08-27-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RollinKaos

I agree, the 62 or 63 grille would look right at home.

I really like this combo, double bubble hood with GMC grille... anyone know what the center bar is from?

MikeS. · 08-27-2012, 11:57 PM

I'm glad to see another 1 saved from the crusher. Cat has given it's approval too.

**Captainfab** · 08-29-2012, 12:13 AM

Welcome to the forum

I'm glad to see another one saved from the crusher. It's hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like maybe it has already been changed to 5 lug?

Freak Truckin' · 08-29-2012, 12:46 PM

Good eye Cap'n! Yes, it's been converted to 5-lug, also has disc brakes on the front, and front suspension converted to an A-arm setup. Not sure yet what donor vehicle was used, but from the look I'm guessing 73-87 truck or mid 70s GM G-body. Got power steering and a tilt wheel too.

This truck was running and driving up to the middle of August, PO took motor and tranny out before it got to me.

two words: "BLANK CANVAS!"

BenkeBird · 08-29-2012, 04:59 PM

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hopped up · 08-29-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Freak Truckin'

I really like this combo, double bubble hood with GMC grille... anyone know what the center bar is from?

Looks like a 53 chevy grill to me
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Freak Truckin' · 08-29-2012, 06:36 PM

@BenkeBird- Good looking truck! You don't see many panel trucks with the chrome trim on the sides. Wish mine looked that good when I bought it!
@Hopped Up- Thanks! Looked at a pic of the 53 grill, and you hit right on the head. Now to hunt down a good one...

61_FL_Apache · 08-29-2012, 07:45 PM

NIce score!!

08-27-2012, 12:51 AM	#1
Freak Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 17	New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... Hi y'all, first wanted to say THANKS to all for the awesome photos and tech tips for these old trucks. (Lurked for a while before joining) Lots of great inspiration and information! Here's some pics of my latest project... 1962 C-10 SWB panel truck. Got it from a friend who was selling it for someone else- he called me and told me "had some old Chevy panel truck on the trailer, taking it to the scrapyard, you know someone who wants it?" I told him to bring it over to my place and let me have a look. Paid $400 for it. Needs some work, but I've always wanted either a panel truck OR a '62 Chevy truck- never dreamed I'd find both in one! And as an added bonus, my wife LIKES this thing! It's kinda nasty at the moment, I'll post more pics after I clean her out. 1) On the trailer 2) 30 minutes after unloading... 3) Hey, a t-shirt! 4) Check out the tilt wheel, old gauges and that groovy wood dash! 5) I'll have fun getting that hood out. Attached Images __________________ Freak! "Pleasantly Strange... Since 1971!" 1962 Chevy C10 SWB Panel (new project!) 1976 Chevy P20 Step-Van (my work truck) 1964 Fd E-100 5-window Pickup (long term rat rod project, hey it's 429 SCJ powered!)

08-27-2012, 05:56 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... Going to the crusher? That looks re-storable. A 63 panel will be my next project. If I can find one- before I die! lol

08-27-2012, 06:38 AM	#3
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... Welcome!!!!! Nice Save!! Looks like fun to me!

08-27-2012, 09:19 AM	#4
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08-27-2012, 09:36 AM	#6
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08-27-2012, 02:36 PM	#7
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08-27-2012, 05:14 PM	#8
Freak Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 17	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... Thanks for the warm welcome! Set the hood on the truck this afternoon, just before the rain started... That 4-5-6 grille has gotta go! It just don't look right with the wraparound windshield IMHO. Attached Images __________________ Freak! "Pleasantly Strange... Since 1971!" 1962 Chevy C10 SWB Panel (new project!) 1976 Chevy P20 Step-Van (my work truck) 1964 Fd E-100 5-window Pickup (long term rat rod project, hey it's 429 SCJ powered!)

08-27-2012, 10:14 PM	#9
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08-27-2012, 11:57 PM	#11
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08-29-2012, 12:13 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... Welcome to the forum I'm glad to see another one saved from the crusher. It's hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like maybe it has already been changed to 5 lug? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-29-2012, 12:46 PM	#13
Freak Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 17	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... Good eye Cap'n! Yes, it's been converted to 5-lug, also has disc brakes on the front, and front suspension converted to an A-arm setup. Not sure yet what donor vehicle was used, but from the look I'm guessing 73-87 truck or mid 70s GM G-body. Got power steering and a tilt wheel too. This truck was running and driving up to the middle of August, PO took motor and tranny out before it got to me. two words: "BLANK CANVAS!" __________________ Freak! "Pleasantly Strange... Since 1971!" 1962 Chevy C10 SWB Panel (new project!) 1976 Chevy P20 Step-Van (my work truck) 1964 Fd E-100 5-window Pickup (long term rat rod project, hey it's 429 SCJ powered!)

08-29-2012, 04:59 PM	#14
BenkeBird Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 34	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... I´m are new (to the forum) to and I got a -62 paneltruck to and I´m from Sweden I bought this this summer and it got a 6.2 diesel.

08-29-2012, 06:36 PM	#16
Freak Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 17	Re: New (to the forum) '62 panel owner here... @BenkeBird- Good looking truck! You don't see many panel trucks with the chrome trim on the sides. Wish mine looked that good when I bought it! @Hopped Up- Thanks! Looked at a pic of the 53 grill, and you hit right on the head. Now to hunt down a good one... __________________ Freak! "Pleasantly Strange... Since 1971!" 1962 Chevy C10 SWB Panel (new project!) 1976 Chevy P20 Step-Van (my work truck) 1964 Fd E-100 5-window Pickup (long term rat rod project, hey it's 429 SCJ powered!)

08-29-2012, 07:45 PM	#17
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