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Ptjsk · 12-18-2020, 01:26 AM

Picked this one up today. The grill and front bumper came with it too.

Pretty darn good shape. No rust that I can find. The drip rail is perfect, as are the cab corners, rockers and floor boards.

The rear is a 14 bolt corporate, while the front is a Dana 44 with disc brakes. Both 8 lug. It has a V8 in it, as well as an auto transmission. Old school white spoke wheels.

Frame looks impeccable as well as the fire wall and engine compartment.

It does need a bed (longbed), as I think they had a flatbed on it before.

It's been sitting awhile so I want to see if I can get it running before I place it up for sale.

Pat

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-18-2020, 11:21 AM

More pics pleeease!! Pretty scenery too.

tchevs · 12-19-2020, 10:03 AM

Nice truck, also would like to see more pictures.

Ptjsk · 12-19-2020, 07:56 PM

Here's a few more. The truck definitely appears to be extremely clean.

Pat

Ptjsk · 12-19-2020, 07:58 PM

More pics.

Ptjsk · 12-19-2020, 08:00 PM

Parts of the underneath and also rear cab corners.

Ptjsk · 12-19-2020, 08:03 PM

Last ones for now.

Ptjsk · 12-19-2020, 08:10 PM

Back of cab.

LostMy65 · 12-19-2020, 10:07 PM

You are correct, it didn't have a typical stepside or fleetside bed because there isn't any bed mounting stands. That's where I am with my 66. It had a utility box. You'll want to get stands off a 60-62. I need 63-66. .
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Your truck looks really nice. Are you going to put a fleetside or stepside on it? That orange should be pretty easy to match.

tchevs · 12-19-2020, 10:43 PM

I might not be seeing a good angle but that looks longer than a longbed. Probably a 1 ton? 9 foot bed?

Ptjsk · 12-20-2020, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

You are correct, it didn't have a typical stepside or fleetside bed because there isn't any bed mounting stands. That's where I am with my 66. It had a utility box. You'll want to get stands off a 60-62. I need 63-66. .
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Your truck looks really nice. Are you going to put a fleetside or stepside on it? That orange should be pretty easy to match.

The guy that I got it from thought he remembered that it had a flat bed on it before, but who really knows at this point.

Not sure on the rear, but the front has been swapped with disc brakes. It also has a '65 327 motor in it, and an automatic transmission. I found where they welded a plate over where the stick-shift used to be.

Steering column has been replaced with a tilt wheel and a key in the steering column. Unfortunately, it's no good as I busted it so I could turn it (no key). I would really like the original column and steering wheel anyway.

Pat

Ptjsk · 12-20-2020, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tchevs

I might not be seeing a good angle but that looks longer than a longbed. Probably a 1 ton? 9 foot bed?

Yea...now you have me wondering. LOL!

It sure looks like the rear axle could have easily had dually's on the rear.

The Serial Tag states its a K1502 which indicates a 127" wheelbase. Now I'm going to have to measure it.

I think a flat-bed would be perfect for this truck.

Pat

Went out and measured it, and it is a 127" wheelbase.

tchevs · 12-20-2020, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Yea...now you have me wondering. LOL!

It sure looks like the rear axle could have easily had dually's on the rear.

The Serial Tag states its a K1502 which indicates a 127" wheelbase. Now I'm going to have to measure it.

I think a flat-bed would be perfect for this truck.

Pat

Went out and measured it, and it is a 127" wheelbase.

Craigslist SFbay has a flatbed for sale for your truck. Hes advertising it as a 67 but its original to 60-66. I believe hes asking $600. He is in Campbell, not sure how far thats from you.

Ptjsk · 12-20-2020, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tchevs

Craigslist SFbay has a flatbed for sale for your truck. Hes advertising it as a 67 but its original to 60-66. I believe hes asking $600. He is in Campbell, not sure how far thats from you.

Thanks! Not too far, about 2 hours. I rented my first house in Campbell when first married.

Pat

I found it, thanks!

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-20-2020, 08:05 AM

I like it. I think thar a flat bed would look good on it. Thanks for the pics!

Ptjsk · 12-20-2020, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

You are correct, it didn't have a typical stepside or fleetside bed because there isn't any bed mounting stands. That's where I am with my 66. It had a utility box. You'll want to get stands off a 60-62. I need 63-66. .
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Your truck looks really nice. Are you going to put a fleetside or stepside on it? That orange should be pretty easy to match.

Can you tell if the fuel tank is original, or at least in the original location?

Thanks, Pat

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-20-2020, 12:48 PM

The tank has definitely been relocated. Factory would have had a tank in the cab

LostMy65 · 12-20-2020, 12:59 PM

Did a 62 4x4 have an x-frame or a ladder frame?

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-20-2020, 01:04 PM

If you zoom in on the first picture, you can seen the 60-62 style front frame horns. I think I saw some info on the board that said the 4x4 frames were ladder type, but I don't remember exactly where I saw it

SkinnyG · 12-20-2020, 01:21 PM

I imagine an X would get in the way of the transfer case.

ApacheNick · 12-20-2020, 03:03 PM

Good looking truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Did a 62 4x4 have an x-frame or a ladder frame?

As far as I know, all 60-66 4x4s had ladder frames.
Looks like the old Rockwell t-case has been swapped out as well.

12-18-2020, 01:26 AM	#1
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	1962 gmc Picked this one up today. The grill and front bumper came with it too. Pretty darn good shape. No rust that I can find. The drip rail is perfect, as are the cab corners, rockers and floor boards. The rear is a 14 bolt corporate, while the front is a Dana 44 with disc brakes. Both 8 lug. It has a V8 in it, as well as an auto transmission. Old school white spoke wheels. Frame looks impeccable as well as the fire wall and engine compartment. It does need a bed (longbed), as I think they had a flatbed on it before. It's been sitting awhile so I want to see if I can get it running before I place it up for sale. Pat Attached Images

12-18-2020, 11:21 AM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: 1962 gmc More pics pleeease!! Pretty scenery too. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-19-2020, 10:03 AM	#3
tchevs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Castroville California Posts: 511	Re: 1962 gmc Nice truck, also would like to see more pictures.

12-19-2020, 07:56 PM	#4
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1962 gmc Here's a few more. The truck definitely appears to be extremely clean. Pat Attached Images

12-19-2020, 07:58 PM	#5
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1962 gmc More pics. Attached Images

12-19-2020, 08:00 PM	#6
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1962 gmc Parts of the underneath and also rear cab corners. Attached Images

12-19-2020, 08:03 PM	#7
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1962 gmc Last ones for now. Attached Images

12-19-2020, 08:10 PM	#8
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1962 gmc Back of cab. Attached Images

12-19-2020, 10:07 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 1962 gmc You are correct, it didn't have a typical stepside or fleetside bed because there isn't any bed mounting stands. That's where I am with my 66. It had a utility box. You'll want to get stands off a 60-62. I need 63-66. . . Your truck looks really nice. Are you going to put a fleetside or stepside on it? That orange should be pretty easy to match. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-19-2020, 10:43 PM	#10
tchevs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Castroville California Posts: 511	Re: 1962 gmc I might not be seeing a good angle but that looks longer than a longbed. Probably a 1 ton? 9 foot bed?

12-20-2020, 08:05 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: 1962 gmc I like it. I think thar a flat bed would look good on it. Thanks for the pics! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-20-2020, 12:48 PM	#17
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,494	Re: 1962 gmc The tank has definitely been relocated. Factory would have had a tank in the cab __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-20-2020, 12:59 PM	#18
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 1962 gmc Did a 62 4x4 have an x-frame or a ladder frame? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-20-2020, 01:04 PM	#19
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,494	Re: 1962 gmc If you zoom in on the first picture, you can seen the 60-62 style front frame horns. I think I saw some info on the board that said the 4x4 frames were ladder type, but I don't remember exactly where I saw it __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-20-2020, 01:21 PM	#20
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,279	Re: 1962 gmc I imagine an X would get in the way of the transfer case. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate



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