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MacQuigley · 08-27-2015, 03:13 PM

Hi There,

Just thought Id put up an initial post. Im just about to by my first US vehicle and 62 Chevy Stepside short bed.

I can see a LOT of questions being posted up here in the coming years as I rebuild her.

Out of interest any other UK owners on here, especially from Scotland?

Bill

OldGMJon · 08-27-2015, 03:18 PM

plenty but not sure about you guys up north...you will hear from them I am sure...welcome to the International Chevy-Truck World Forum.

Boedean1981 · 08-27-2015, 03:20 PM

Welcome aboard. Glad to see another truck being rescued.

MacQuigley · 08-27-2015, 04:44 PM

Thanks guy's. And it will most definitely need rescuing!

It is a bit of a shed but the chassis is solid, almost rust free. Just about everything is there save the original seats and instrument cluster (but one is bring provided minus the instruments).

It comes with a 350 small block and an auto box. The biggest issue is the fact the centre of the dash has been butchered and I may not be able to repair it bit I'll come up with something that will make it look good again.

Needs a lot of work, but the price is right (for something over here at least) and it looks like most parts are easy enough to get and it was a project I was looking for anyway ( been rebuilding Land Rovers for the past 10 years. Wanted something different for a change).

TJ's Chevy · 08-27-2015, 05:23 PM

Welcome aboard! I have some Scottish relatives. Can't wait to see some pictures of the truck!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-27-2015, 05:40 PM

Welcome - If it weren't for the Scots we'd still be in the stone-age.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-27-2015, 06:02 PM

Grizz1963 is from Rochester, KENT and a BIG contributor here.

Mathew21 · 08-27-2015, 06:07 PM

Welcome

scuderia · 08-27-2015, 07:52 PM

Welcome and post some pics when you can : ) As for the dash there's lots of info here on the forum. Here's just one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...move+dashboard

MacQuigley · 08-28-2015, 10:33 AM

Couldn't agree more Rocknrod

and thanks for that link Scuderia. If I can take the dash out like that and get in to weld from the back I may well ne able to recreate the original.

Thanks for all the welcome's guy's. Think Im going to enjoy this forum and getting to know a new vehicle.

Anyway, took the plunge this morning (after spending most of last night looking at pictures of some wonderful trucks on this forum) and told the seller I'll buy the Chevy.

Trying to attach some pics but I think I'll upload to Photobucket first as I seem to be struggling with direct uploads.

MacQuigley · 08-28-2015, 10:34 AM

I tell a lie, the photo did attached some here are some more. Got my work cut out for me!

Boedean1981 · 08-28-2015, 10:35 AM

Damn good looking starter. Nice vetted beside it too lol

MacQuigley · 08-28-2015, 10:37 AM

Yes, if only I had space for 2!

Mackie · 08-28-2015, 12:04 PM

Welcome. Looks like a good start with that 62.

I will offer this advice after seeing you engine bay pic: the electric fuel pump, very likely, will make a good bit more pressure than the Edelbrock carb will be happy with. They don't want any more than 5 psi, some say 4 or even 3.5 lbs. is enough otherwise flooding/richness will ensue and I don't think you want that with the price of petrol over there.

iceman777 · 08-28-2015, 12:37 PM

i like the face of the truck mate welcome

Grizz1963 · 08-28-2015, 12:52 PM

Welcome on this super resource board.

Loads of help, advice, friends and all round goodness on here.

Shout if you need a hand.

MacQuigley · 08-28-2015, 07:37 PM

Again guy's, thanks for the welcome here. Think Im going to like this forum.

I think I'll start a project thread. That's possibly the best way to start asking the hundreds of questions I have on what and how to rebuild this truck. Ive ton's to learn but that's half the fun. Everyday is a school day as they say.

Hopefully I'll collect the Chevy next week and at least then I can have a really good look at her and even get the small block running even if its only for seconds. Sadly I ive probably 6 months work elsewhere before I can make a real start at her.

Cant wait to do my first burn out!

mjh1965 · 08-29-2015, 12:36 AM

Hi and welcome . I only live about 15miles away from Grizz , and you will probably notice when you read his thread , we often help each other . There is Ian in County Durham who contributes to this board . Not quite Scotland but a lot closer than us to you . As for the dash, I took mine out from my old cab , ready to install into my new one . As the new cab well new to me that is had been butchered . So if you need any advise your are more than welcome to ask .

This is the state of my dash in the new cab

This is the one I removed

So good luck and these trucks are worth doing so just enjoy

08-27-2015, 03:13 PM	#1
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	New Member from Across the Pond Hi There, Just thought Id put up an initial post. Im just about to by my first US vehicle and 62 Chevy Stepside short bed. I can see a LOT of questions being posted up here in the coming years as I rebuild her. Out of interest any other UK owners on here, especially from Scotland? Bill

08-27-2015, 03:18 PM	#2
OldGMJon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Albion, Ca. Posts: 414	Re: New Member from Across the Pond plenty but not sure about you guys up north...you will hear from them I am sure...welcome to the International Chevy-Truck World Forum. __________________ Projects: 65' Chevy C10 swb (rebuilt chassis) 65' Chevy Panel swb 64' Chevy C30 flatbed "above" 80' C30 "beneath") Parts: 66' GMC 2503 & 65' GMC I1500

08-27-2015, 03:20 PM	#3
Boedean1981 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: HAYSVILLE Posts: 85	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome aboard. Glad to see another truck being rescued.

08-27-2015, 04:44 PM	#4
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Thanks guy's. And it will most definitely need rescuing! It is a bit of a shed but the chassis is solid, almost rust free. Just about everything is there save the original seats and instrument cluster (but one is bring provided minus the instruments). It comes with a 350 small block and an auto box. The biggest issue is the fact the centre of the dash has been butchered and I may not be able to repair it bit I'll come up with something that will make it look good again. Needs a lot of work, but the price is right (for something over here at least) and it looks like most parts are easy enough to get and it was a project I was looking for anyway ( been rebuilding Land Rovers for the past 10 years. Wanted something different for a change).

08-27-2015, 05:23 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome aboard! I have some Scottish relatives. Can't wait to see some pictures of the truck! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-27-2015, 05:40 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome - If it weren't for the Scots we'd still be in the stone-age. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-27-2015, 06:02 PM	#7
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Grizz1963 is from Rochester, KENT and a BIG contributor here. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-27-2015, 06:07 PM	#8
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome __________________ It only has original paint once

08-27-2015, 07:52 PM	#9
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome and post some pics when you can : ) As for the dash there's lots of info here on the forum. Here's just one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...move+dashboard __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

08-28-2015, 10:33 AM	#10
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Couldn't agree more Rocknrod and thanks for that link Scuderia. If I can take the dash out like that and get in to weld from the back I may well ne able to recreate the original. Thanks for all the welcome's guy's. Think Im going to enjoy this forum and getting to know a new vehicle. Anyway, took the plunge this morning (after spending most of last night looking at pictures of some wonderful trucks on this forum) and told the seller I'll buy the Chevy. Trying to attach some pics but I think I'll upload to Photobucket first as I seem to be struggling with direct uploads. Attached Images

08-28-2015, 10:34 AM	#11
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: New Member from Across the Pond I tell a lie, the photo did attached some here are some more. Got my work cut out for me! Attached Images

08-28-2015, 10:35 AM	#12
Boedean1981 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: HAYSVILLE Posts: 85	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Damn good looking starter. Nice vetted beside it too lol

08-28-2015, 10:37 AM	#13
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Yes, if only I had space for 2!

08-28-2015, 12:04 PM	#14
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome. Looks like a good start with that 62. I will offer this advice after seeing you engine bay pic: the electric fuel pump, very likely, will make a good bit more pressure than the Edelbrock carb will be happy with. They don't want any more than 5 psi, some say 4 or even 3.5 lbs. is enough otherwise flooding/richness will ensue and I don't think you want that with the price of petrol over there. __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

08-28-2015, 12:37 PM	#15
iceman777 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: oxfordshire in ENGLAND Posts: 100	Re: New Member from Across the Pond i like the face of the truck mate welcome



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08-28-2015, 12:52 PM	#16
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,588	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Welcome on this super resource board. Loads of help, advice, friends and all round goodness on here. Shout if you need a hand. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

08-28-2015, 07:37 PM	#17
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Again guy's, thanks for the welcome here. Think Im going to like this forum. I think I'll start a project thread. That's possibly the best way to start asking the hundreds of questions I have on what and how to rebuild this truck. Ive ton's to learn but that's half the fun. Everyday is a school day as they say. Hopefully I'll collect the Chevy next week and at least then I can have a really good look at her and even get the small block running even if its only for seconds. Sadly I ive probably 6 months work elsewhere before I can make a real start at her. Cant wait to do my first burn out!

08-29-2015, 12:36 AM	#18
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: New Member from Across the Pond Hi and welcome . I only live about 15miles away from Grizz , and you will probably notice when you read his thread , we often help each other . There is Ian in County Durham who contributes to this board . Not quite Scotland but a lot closer than us to you . As for the dash, I took mine out from my old cab , ready to install into my new one . As the new cab well new to me that is had been butchered . So if you need any advise your are more than welcome to ask . This is the state of my dash in the new cab This is the one I removed So good luck and these trucks are worth doing so just enjoy __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

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