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Hello, I've got a 1962 Chevy 1/2 ton factory 4x4. I'm taking the 261cu engine out to put it in my 1941 Chevy 1.5 ton. I'm got a new 12 volt Northwestern T-4 wiring harness that will be installed in the 41. Should I use the ignition out of the 61 chevy in the 41 even though I have to have it re-keyed? Or, am I better off buying a new ignition all together? The ignition fits in the dash, I will just need to make a spacer to "clean up" the installation. Any help would be appreciated.

Your truck is actually a '62.(a 62 4x4 is a pretty rare bird by the way) The switch should not be a problem and you'll have the added benefit of an accessory position that the '41 doesn't have. As long as you can make it fit, I don't see a problem. I assume everything is going to 12 volt as well?

You may have to remove the 261 oil filter to clear the 41 steering column. your big truck may have more room than my '45 1/2 ton, so that might not be an issue at all.

why are the 62 so rare? and from what you can see, what makes it a 62 instead of a 61?
ron

If you have to move the 1962 261 oil filter, do not remove it, move it to another location. Or, you could replace it with a more modern remote spin-on-filter head mounted placed in any convenient location.

1/2 ton 4x4 ?

Tim, yes 1/2 ton 4x4.
From your pix, I can only see the side. But you have a 62 and up hood. Your fender emblem is 62 only. The wrap around windshield makes it 60-63. The 261 was not available in 61 in 1/2 ton. Once you get your 41 all set, I'd concentrate on putting the 62 together. It will be desireable to many. (Not many here....) But the wrap around windshield with newer hood and 4x4 shortbed is rare. Add that it's a '62 in the mix and you'd be hardpressed to find 5 others in the country that aren't pieces of crap. Maybe a nice 327 V8 in there and you're ready to rock.

Thanks, Pete,

I checked the specs manuals and now see that the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton 4x4 was available in 1961, but in that year the 235 and 283 engines were used.

but not to say that the 261 hadn't been put in years ago' if it is a 261.
put a 261 in my 32 chev in about 62
ron

For starters, the 261 engine was an available as an upgrade in the 1962 model. I have located the captains bars and it came stock with the remote oil filter. I'm not gonna try to restore the the 62. 1st, it's in pretty fair shape including the transmission and transfer case,front axle, and locking hubs. The rear axle is missing the differential housing. Hence the reason it was parked. I have a small shop and can only concentrate on on vehicle at a time. So, I will either part out, or sell it in its entirety, (sans the engine). Bill of sale only. The 62 has many problems the worst being trying to register it. It was abandoned 8 or 10 years in a field at a friends house. He (the original owner) has disappeared. I don't want the headache. Besides, the art deco years are my real love. So, I've gonna stick with my original plan to part the truck out and get it out of my shop. I appreciate your input. If anyone is interested and live near the central coast of California, shoot me an e-mail. 1fletch@sbcglobal.net Also, I have posted a few pics of the truck on photobucket. Thanx

your right, it's a 1962. While I've got you here, how do i seal the PCV tube to the block? It seems pretty loose now. Is there a special sealer that is strong enough to hold it in place? Thanx for you help

Yes, I've got a 12 volt wiring harness that will be installed eventually. This truck is taking up space in my shop and is holding up my progress. Is the GM Muncie SM 420 worth any money? the rear differential blew when the odometer read 60 thousand miles. Also, is the transfer case a south after item? If so, how much are these items worth? Thanx in advance.

my mistake, it's a 62 with the 261 upgrade. Thanx for pointing this out.

Yes, it's a 1962 short bed, side step factory 4x4 with the 261 engine. A friend gave it to me after it has been sitting on his property for 8 to 10 years. other than the drive train, glass, and some sheet metal, it's intake. However,I just want the engine for my 41. I will be tring to sell the drive train sans the engine on crags list. It sports the SM420 transmission which is consider one of the best four wheel drive transmission ever made. And, the truck was park due to a blown rear differential. So, I'm gonna try to sell it and the transfer case. The rear axxel is intact, but the differential case is blown. Maybe even the front axxcel to include the locking hubs and differential. W'll see. thanx for your input. marc

I think you'd do better trying to sell the whole truck as a unit, minus the engine. Or grab a free 235 locally and throw it in to get it going again. Rear diff shouldn't be hard to replace either. Don't waste money on it trying to make it more sellable. Just unload it quick to someone that wants it.

Take a dowel (Piece of wooden handrail shaped into a point?) and tap it into the end of the tube to try to expand it slightly to make a tighter fit in the block.

I will be selling this 1962 Truck sans the engine. Anyone in the Central California region that is interested shoot me an e-mail at 1fletch@sbcglobal.net. The truck is in reasonable good shape. The glass is all good with the exception of slight delamination on the bottom 1/4 inch of the windshield. The bed is a mess. But, the transfer case, front axle with locking hubs, and cab interior is fairly sound. But, be warned, regestration may be an issue. The truck sat for 10 years and I don't know who the original owner is. Hence the reason I planned to "part" it out. I just want this truck out of my shop so I can start working on my 41. Marc