1969 K10 CST Full Restoration

[IronCanine]

Speaking of thanks....the resource that this board is to us cannot be overstated. The generosity of spirit, support and collective knowledge is extraordinary. Learning is one of the best parts of this kind of thing and we learned a lot on this build. Of course we're not completely finished and I'll keep posting here, but I do feel like it's time to say thanks to all of you that helped will parts, info, or a kind word. Thanks OLDYELLOW for putting up with me and for your maniacal commitment to slick paint. And thanks to the mythical Hay Man 17 for finding us a real deal 69 KE SWB to work on.

If I've missed someone I apologize...but thanks to you all:

DeadheadNM
Dirt’s72
FirstOwner69
southern parts
Chipflyer
LockDoc
Roger Koop
uncle
Jaros44sr
Austinjay
2014sierraAT
Ol Blue K20
1rippen6
smbrouss70
1972 Jimmy
72 tigger
CTENTA1
AASmedic
Chulisohombre
JJH Jimmy
4x41971SWB
lks dcvn
rowdy11
tristan
rustytruck50
Sand Wrench
davischevy
72K5CSTDarkOlive
68Gold/white
cebra
chewychevy67
4burbon
Madkidd007
argonaut
Yerboogieman
weim55
1971Stepside
70STOVEBOLT
notsolo
Medina
MDPotter
69CST4x4SWB
1956cameo
402Bowtie
Martyt
68bowtie
70LonghornCST
RCbowtie69
cornerstone
regan wilson
Kronald_70GMC
harrisoncole4
69cam

And thanks to Molly (non-member) for being the best shop dog ever.

[Madkidd007]

Only wish I had more proper parts to give you, maybe on the next one I’ll have some stuff laying around

[72 tigger]

Another high quality build! You guys are impressive in your level of detail and the speed of the build. I enjoy seeing a truck that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. Hope you’re able to spend some time riding in it, does your shop dog like going on rides?

[OLDYELLOW]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Another high quality build! You guys are impressive in your level of detail and the speed of the build. I enjoy seeing a truck that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. Hope you’re able to spend some time riding in it, does your shop dog like going on rides?

She loves to ride. Molly has taken over the passenger seat in the family car, depending on who is driving me or the wife has to sit in the back.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by Madkidd007

Only wish I had more proper parts to give you, maybe on the next one I’ll have some stuff laying around

Dude...nonsense, you hooked me up. Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Another high quality build! You guys are impressive in your level of detail and the speed of the build. I enjoy seeing a truck that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. Hope you’re able to spend some time riding in it, does your shop dog like going on rides?

Thanks. I like stock too. She's not 100% correct for her model year, but she's very stock-y. . Molly's main move is to run in when you're contorted on the floor under the truck and in a bind trying to fit something out of reach or blind and lick your face aggressively. Sometimes after she rolls in something gross requiring a hat to be burned.

[MDPotter]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - the attention to detail and the speed and ease which you've put this together is impressive. Now get out and enjoy it!

[regan wilson]

That thing is Sweet. I would be scared to drive it.

[Kronald_70GMC]

Very nice truck fellas. You guys are getting me motivated to get mine going again!

[notsolo]

WOW! Great looking truck, Incredible build. Thanks for sharing all the fine details.

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice to see the punch list is getting closer to completion. It looks fantastic out in the sun....Woo Hoo!!!

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Very nice truck fellas. You guys are getting me motivated to get mine going again!

Thanks. And you should...and post pics!

Originally Posted by notsolo

WOW! Great looking truck, Incredible build. Thanks for sharing all the fine details.

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice to see the punch list is getting closer to completion. It looks fantastic out in the sun....Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks guys...and thanks for coming along with us.

[jaros44sr]

2 successful restores, before I even got one, amazing work. So, what was the most difficult part of the restore

[IronCanine]

Another good day. Stretched her legs a bit more. Brake lights work. Gas gauge works. Slowly shedding anxiety as we go.

Sunshine agrees with her. Couldn't be happier with the color and the flop.

....How about oldyellowssun's stealthy chase plane.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

2 successful restores, before I even got one, amazing work. So, what was the most difficult part of the restore

Jim that's a tough question and we talked about it today after I saw your post. This build definitely felt harder...because we had to tread trodden ground with do overs and restarts on several occasions (and it literally took 3 months longer than we expected). There were several moments where we arrived at an "impasse". Eric should weigh in, but I suspect he may say "PAINT" in general. I don't feel that because I know he's going to nail it and luckily that's not on my plate . I could think of a few things that I had to walk away from and otherwise had me whipped for at least 24hrs. But probably the best answer to your question I think would be the windshield install with trim. Because we struggled on it together over a couple of days and I felt at different points mentally and physically defeated...and we had to order more weatherstrip! Eric will likely tell you that we've got it figured out now and it'll be no problem next time. Maybe he's right, but I don't relish the fight.

Edit: Thanks for your kind words by the way and for following along with us.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by IronCanine

Jim that's a tough question and we talked about it today after I saw your post. This build definitely felt harder...because we had to tread trodden ground with do overs and restarts on several occasions (and it literally took 3 months longer than we expected). There were several moments where we arrived at an "impasse". Eric should weigh in, but I suspect he may say "PAINT" in general. I don't feel that because I know he's going to nail it and luckily that's not on my plate . I could think of a few things that I had to walk away from and otherwise had me whipped for at least 24hrs. But probably the best answer to your question I think would be the windshield install with trim. Because we struggled on it together over a couple of days and I felt at different points mentally and physically defeated...and we had to order more weatherstrip! Eric will likely tell you that we've got it figured out now and it'll be no problem next time. Maybe he's right, but I don't relish the fight.

Edit: Thanks for your kind words by the way and for following along with us.

OK< then I will stay away from that job, and pay a professional, if 2 qualified men have to walk away for a while, that is enough evidence for me to call for help

Mine has fought me all the way but, only b/c I wanted certain things different, some systems have gotten better over the years. But, I'm excited again to go to work every day at Dales shop and conquer something.

Just last week I had to redo a double flare on the brake line to the rear, ok doesn't sound like much, but you have your peers looking at you, so I buy donuts every day

BTW, what rubber gasket did you use? and how does your brother like it?

[DeadheadNM]

Lol! Excellent.

[Ol Blue K20]

From what I can see, you guys nailed it. I love it.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

From what I can see, you guys nailed it. I love it.

Thanks Dale. I love it too.

[notsolo]

50th Anniversary Truck. too...."Life is simple it's either Cherry Red or Midnight Blue" I don't think the windshield install is the same on any truck, you could try again tomorrow and have completely different results, you might get lucky hiring it out, or they may mess it up as well. Do the doors close OK? I used the Precision gaskets also and ended up sharpening an 1/8" punch, made several air release holes like on the later models, it helps.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by notsolo

... Do the doors close OK? I used the Precision gaskets also and ended up sharpening an 1/8" punch, made several air release holes like on the later models, it helps.

Everything is very tight...in a positive way. Of course when you open them they pop open enthusiastically and when you close them it's not a one finger affair--your heart needs to be into it.

[jaros44sr]

well, let me say, my eagles lost....but I am sitting here degreasing my drive shaft for this weeks work.

so, we can blame you on the gasket fail? or?

Great time to give it back to your brother, with all his family around, couldn't ask for more. It's a wonderful life.... good movie

and yet we have another truck of the year, you guys have to slack off, so us lesser gifted have a chance lol

there was a manual, I just couldn't read it

[DeadheadNM]

[1971Stepside]

Now that you two aren't busy I could sure use some help...

Truck looks great out in the sun and at the gas station. I bet you had lots of lookers and people wanting to talk to you.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

I've said it before and I'll say it again - the attention to detail and the speed and ease which you've put this together is impressive. Now get out and enjoy it!

Thanks...I don't know about the ease and speed part though .

Originally Posted by regan wilson

That thing is Sweet. I would be scared to drive it.

Thanks...and I am.

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Now that you two aren't busy I could sure use some help...

Nah...if your wife can put together a truck bed, you don't need us.

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

...Truck looks great out in the sun and at the gas station. I bet you had lots of lookers and people wanting to talk to you.

It was awesome...a guy came up to us before we could get out of the truck and asked about the paint. Of course I said, "this is the guy who painted it right here.." It's funny how long of a conversation we can have over something as simple as paint.

[DeadheadNM]

More pics more pics....