1962 C-10 Truck interior - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6863m · 02-24-2009, 04:08 PM

I am resotoring a 1962 chev truck and I have taken out the interior and intend to move the gas tank to the frame area behind the differential.

Has anyone removed the old gas tank foundation. I looks like it can be cut with a grinder leaving only the bottom and back plate. It would be better if the entire thing is removed but I can not see how to cut it loose without damaging the cab body.

I have removed all the gages and wiring behind the dashboard. Can the dashboard be removed from the truck to make the work easier. I am removing the front windshield. I can see the bolts on each side but do not see any up next to the windshield.

The truck is a fleetside long bed. Can I just bolt on a new short step side bed. I plan on buying a new bed.

Any comments would be helpful and this is my first restoration on a truck.

protrash64 · 02-24-2009, 04:48 PM

I believe there are numerous spot welds holding both the tank supports and dash in place. You will need to drill all the spot welds to free these parts. The tank supports are also your body bolt mounts.

jonzcustomshop · 02-24-2009, 05:51 PM

I just cut off the part that stuck out, and left the rest. lots of pot welds to deal with otherwise.
this is a pretty strong spot as it served as a body mount for the BIG lcf's

DaddyMack · 02-24-2009, 07:01 PM

check out this thread...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327632

and this one...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327896

jchav62 · 02-24-2009, 07:13 PM

You cannot just bolt in a short bed in a long bed truck. A long wheel base frame is about 2' longer than a SWB. Longbed trucks have been shortened (they did it on the show "Trucks" on Spike), but it's pretty extensive.

Good luck and welcome from Santa Fe, NM.

jonzcustomshop · 02-24-2009, 07:19 PM

the rest of the dash is welded in up by the windshield.

jason65 · 02-24-2009, 09:53 PM

Any comments would be helpful and this is my first restoration on a truck.[/QUOTE]

Keep it long. The ladies love a long bed

old Chevy guy · 02-25-2009, 01:04 AM

Keep it long. The ladies love a long bed[/QUOTE]

Is that what she said? LOL

jason65 · 02-25-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Chevy guy

Keep it long. The ladies love a long bed

Is that what she said? LOL[/QUOTE]

Yeah.

Anything less than 8ft is to short.

TimE · 02-25-2009, 10:12 AM

02-24-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	1962 C-10 Truck interior I am resotoring a 1962 chev truck and I have taken out the interior and intend to move the gas tank to the frame area behind the differential. Has anyone removed the old gas tank foundation. I looks like it can be cut with a grinder leaving only the bottom and back plate. It would be better if the entire thing is removed but I can not see how to cut it loose without damaging the cab body. I have removed all the gages and wiring behind the dashboard. Can the dashboard be removed from the truck to make the work easier. I am removing the front windshield. I can see the bolts on each side but do not see any up next to the windshield. The truck is a fleetside long bed. Can I just bolt on a new short step side bed. I plan on buying a new bed. Any comments would be helpful and this is my first restoration on a truck. Last edited by 6863m; 02-24-2009 at 04:50 PM. Reason: Added question

02-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior I believe there are numerous spot welds holding both the tank supports and dash in place. You will need to drill all the spot welds to free these parts. The tank supports are also your body bolt mounts. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-24-2009, 05:51 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior I just cut off the part that stuck out, and left the rest. lots of pot welds to deal with otherwise. this is a pretty strong spot as it served as a body mount for the BIG lcf's

02-24-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
DaddyMack Wide Eyed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 261	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior check out this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327632 and this one... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327896 __________________ 1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441 Last edited by DaddyMack; 02-24-2009 at 07:02 PM.

02-24-2009, 07:13 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior You cannot just bolt in a short bed in a long bed truck. A long wheel base frame is about 2' longer than a SWB. Longbed trucks have been shortened (they did it on the show "Trucks" on Spike), but it's pretty extensive. Good luck and welcome from Santa Fe, NM. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 02-24-2009 at 07:14 PM.

02-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior the rest of the dash is welded in up by the windshield.

02-24-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior Any comments would be helpful and this is my first restoration on a truck.[/QUOTE] Keep it long. The ladies love a long bed

02-25-2009, 01:04 AM	#8
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior Keep it long. The ladies love a long bed[/QUOTE] Is that what she said? LOL

02-25-2009, 10:12 AM	#10
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: 1962 C-10 Truck interior __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!



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