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Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by 71K20chevy (Post 6263832)

Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. :metal:

My dad's '99 Silverado has a 5.3/4L60E in it, the tranny's blown up twice. He rebuilt it the first time, and a month later it blew up again. After he rebuilt it the second time, there were no problems, and that was 5 years ago...

It's my understanding that if you just upgrade the sunshell then that will make them stronger. I was contemplating either the 4L60 or the 80, but decided I'd probably go with the 60 since you don't have as much momentum it.

Thanks again!

Good Luck with your build Andy...

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK (Post 6263947)

Good Luck with your build Andy...

Thank you!

I was you also saved me $200...I didn't know that the T-case support column could be machined and reused for the 4L60. Glad I read your thread over again. :lol:

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by 71K20chevy (Post 6264734)

Thank you!

I was you also saved me $200...I didn't know that the T-case support column could be machined and reused for the 4L60. Glad I read your thread over again. :lol:

;)

Re: Crash's 69 K10

I didn't find any detail's on the step bars, what year and model were they manufactured for and did you modify the mount brackets?

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How are you liking the AC....

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by swamp rat (Post 6265070)

I didn't find any detail's on the step bars, what year and model were they manufactured for and did you modify the mount brackets?

Sorry for the late reply. The step bars are made by Aries - "204036-2 Aries". They are designed to fit our trucks with no modifications.

Shop around if you decide to go this route. I found a huge range in the cost of the step bars.

Hope this helps.

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by JMac11 (Post 6265498)

How are you liking the AC....

The AC is great... But I found myself not using it as much as I thought I would. Something about driving these old trucks with the windows down.. Just feels right to me..:chevy:

Re: Crash's 69 K10

Truck turned out great. You have a great eye for what a swb 4x4 should look like. Well done sir!!!!

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK (Post 6279099)

Thanks for the reply!! Hey do there bolt to the frame? can you post a detail mounting pic??

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by swamp rat (Post 6279754)

Thanks for the reply!! Hey do there bolt to the frame? can you post a detail mounting pic??

They use the exisitng cab bolts and a brace that goes to the frame. You have to drill four 3/8" holes in the bottom of the frame. I am in Houston, but when I get back home I will take a picture of how they are mounted.

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK (Post 6285061)

Pic’s from the 30th annual Guthrie Car Show last Saturday. I entered my truck in the 50 – 69 truck class. Wow.. There were some really nice vehicles there. Over 150 cars were in the show, and most were really nice.
The winner of my class… Very, very nice..

[This was my first car ever… The wife and I really enjoyed.. Planning on going to another this weekend..

Looks like a good time. Maybe one of these days we can both go with our trucks...
I see the LS thing is really catching on.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6285163)

Looks like a good time. Maybe one of these days we can both go with our trucks...
I see the LS thing is really catching on.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.

sounds like a plan... Looking forward to it..
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Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK (Post 6285059)

Thanks, I appreciate it! :metal:

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Thanks a lot crash for the car show you shared, the nice black beauty of yours id still outstanding man, really is, you did a good job on that one. Bet a lot of others thought so too. That 427 cammer is cool. I have never seen one myself either. Rick/Mudman.:cool:

Re: Crash's 69 K10

Winter project while I continue the search for the next project.

Roof over Lake Home

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I was going to try to talk to the owner but he was leaving just as I walked up, I saw it at a local Sonic cruise in two weeks ago:

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6314388)

Hey, look what I saw at a local Sonic cruise in two weeks ago:

Sweet!

Re: Crash's 69 K10

Love that truck, nice rear tire size and beautiful color.
Thanks for sharing.

Re: Crash's 69 K10

Your truck is bad to the bone!

Re: Crash's 69 K10

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Originally Posted by diggerbob (Post 6367861)

Your truck is bad to the bone!

Thanks.. I am ready to do another...

Re: Crash's 69 K10

Very informative write up.
Great job on the truck.

Re: Crash's 72 K10

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 5763011)

Awesome work Mark! Anyone new to the board should use your thread for a road map to restoring one of these trucks. Thanks for sharing all the pictures.

I agree! I just recently found this thread and have been working my way through it. I did skip to the end and have a look at the finished project. Very nice work Mark. I will be referring to your thread a lot during my build. Larry

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Mark I'm curious, after everything you did to rebuild the front end and change out the steering box, did you ever consider cross over steering? Trying to figure out if its worth it or not and just wondering what your opinion of the stock steering setup is

Re: Crash's 69 K10

GREAT build. I PMed you about help with my 4x4 blazer (72) brake lines. Thank you