Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ventura65C20 · 11-12-2023, 01:37 PM

I inherited a 1962 SWB in parts (cab VIN shows it was originally a 2wd SWB Fleetside) but the frame is a 4wd. My father in-law bought it in the 80's and took it apart and now I'm putting it back together but want it as a 2wd. The frame seems to be from a 67-72 4wd. Can anyone help confirm the frame year? And is it worth converting it to a 2wd or selling it to someone and buying a 2wd frame? Appreciate any input or help. Thanks!

notsolo · 11-12-2023, 02:00 PM

62 would have been an X frame, frame is also narrower than other years. Probably hard to find a 60-63 swb frame....frame you have looks like mid 80's

**dmb** · 11-12-2023, 02:01 PM

sell it and buy the correct frame

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-12-2023, 10:44 PM

The frame you have is looks to be a 68-72 4wd frame. Definitely worth selling the 4wd frame to someone building a 4wd and picking up a more correct 2wd frame for your truck.

Since you have a 62, the easiest way would be to find a 60-62 frame so the cab and body mounts line up. A later year front crossmember will swap in place of the torsion bar front crossmember if you want to run could.
However, you could also use a 63-66 frame, but a little modification would be needed for mounting the 62 body

Braunschweiger · 11-13-2023, 03:17 AM

This would be the correct 62 frame.

Ventura65C20 · 11-13-2023, 07:41 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I do have access to a 62 rolling chassis but was trying to sort out if it would be easier to convert the frame I have to 2wd or deal with the Eaton HO32 rearend on the 62 setup.

I'll post the 4wd frame I have for sale and grab the 62 frame to get started. Appreciate all the help!

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-13-2023, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventura65C20

Thanks for all the replies. I do have access to a 62 rolling chassis but was trying to sort out if it would be easier to convert the frame I have to 2wd or deal with the Eaton HO32 rearend on the 62 setup.

I'll post the 4wd frame I have for sale and grab the 62 frame to get started. Appreciate all the help!

Forum member Captainfab makes some new axle mounting pads that you can weld on to a later year axle if you don’t want to run the HO32. I think he makes it for a couple different axles

11-12-2023, 01:37 PM	#1
Ventura65C20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Moorpark Posts: 2	Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help I inherited a 1962 SWB in parts (cab VIN shows it was originally a 2wd SWB Fleetside) but the frame is a 4wd. My father in-law bought it in the 80's and took it apart and now I'm putting it back together but want it as a 2wd. The frame seems to be from a 67-72 4wd. Can anyone help confirm the frame year? And is it worth converting it to a 2wd or selling it to someone and buying a 2wd frame? Appreciate any input or help. Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by Ventura65C20; 11-12-2023 at 01:55 PM.

11-12-2023, 02:00 PM	#2
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help 62 would have been an X frame, frame is also narrower than other years. Probably hard to find a 60-63 swb frame....frame you have looks like mid 80's __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-12-2023, 02:01 PM	#3
dmb Active Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: randolph va Posts: 159	Re: Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help sell it and buy the correct frame

11-12-2023, 10:44 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help The frame you have is looks to be a 68-72 4wd frame. Definitely worth selling the 4wd frame to someone building a 4wd and picking up a more correct 2wd frame for your truck. Since you have a 62, the easiest way would be to find a 60-62 frame so the cab and body mounts line up. A later year front crossmember will swap in place of the torsion bar front crossmember if you want to run could. However, you could also use a 63-66 frame, but a little modification would be needed for mounting the 62 body __________________ 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

11-13-2023, 03:17 AM	#5
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 811	Re: Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help This would be the correct 62 frame. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

11-13-2023, 07:41 PM	#6
Ventura65C20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Moorpark Posts: 2	Re: Inherited a 1962 C10 in parts - need some help Thanks for all the replies. I do have access to a 62 rolling chassis but was trying to sort out if it would be easier to convert the frame I have to 2wd or deal with the Eaton HO32 rearend on the 62 setup. I'll post the 4wd frame I have for sale and grab the 62 frame to get started. Appreciate all the help!



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