The Stovebolt Site Forums Project Journals Archived Journals 1962 Chevy C-10 - My Journey

Nice installation.

Thinking about these latches for my truck. Are you happy with the fit and operation of the latches?

Looking good Steve. What transmission are you installing and are you keeping the original differential and coil spring set up? Also, have you decided what gear ratio you'll use in the rear?

John

They work very well. I would look a little closer and maybe not use the template. Made me cut more than needed but still works well.

I’m using a 4l60E transmission. Keeping the coil rear suspension. I bought some new variable rate coil springs. Replacing the 3:90 gears with 3:38 gears. Not sure I needed to but I will be driving this a lot at some point.

Removing latches.

Firewall repair.

More latch patching.

Mocking up the rear roll pan, might have found a place for some LED taillights...

Back up camera location found and tested. Spray out of the color now to pick the seat leather color...

Light placement done.

Roll pan work.

Looking sharp!

Looks great!

Sunday work. Ok

Rails sand blasted and re-welded in place.

Lot’s of chasing thin metal with the welder. I am finally done with the hood welding.

Added some sound deadner prior to welding the lower door skins on. Eaisier on the arm, don’t have to fit it through the tiny access hole. Lol

Electric window regulator checked out and master switch installed in dash.

Time for a new ring and pinion. Changing from a 3.90 to a 3.38 gear.

you changing your axles? Some day I may need to do this. Please keep your shopping list.

Keeping the same axles.
Had to clean up some poor castings that were left.

Finished the rear end rebuild today!! Had to make a few tools but got it done.

Have been really struggling to figure out how to make electric door locks work. I have figured it out but it will only work with the actuator and with no mechanical way to lock or unlock. Will see how it goes but needed these to work with my security system.

Finally back in the shop. Found some pin holes In the cab corner that was replaced.

Found what is the last bad place on the cab that needs some repair.

Just moved this thread from the DITY Gallery to the Project Journals. Definitely belongs here.

Wish I could have done that with my rear mount. Nope had to replace the whole thing which was impossible to do with all the welds in that thing.

Now that I see how the door skin comes apart I should have done this. I bought all new doors. Next time I will know better.

LOL, That's a good idea. I nearly got my arm stuck inside one of my doors. Nearly needed help to get out.