Project: "Junkyard Resurrection"

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Sweeet hooooks..

[1969k10stepside]

More body work done..Still cutting out the rusty bottom half of the cab.The drivers side is almost done..I have to finish the floor/cab supports on the other side so I can get the cab back down on the frame to put on the fenders and check alignment before the rockers/cab corners are all in...Do I wish I had a better cab to start with? Yes..but this cab was free,and only have $150 max in the cab...Would I pay someone a outrageous amount to do the same work? No...It's easy if you can weld,have the tools,the place,and the knowledge to piece a truck together...I wonder how much would be in the truck by now if I took it somewhere and payed them to do the work? I'd say 15k as is now,before paint,and body work is done...I had the person over who will probably paint the truck,he looked the cab all over before I started permanently welding stuff in and he said it looked alright so I can't be doing too much wrong...

[1969k10stepside]

..It was only a matter of time till they were put on.

[CUSTOM/10]

Is that how they go ??? Guess I"ll have to turn mine around!!!

Gary

[1969k10stepside]

Guess so..I don't know which way they are suppose to point though.I think they both point out...
Got the cab lowered back on the frame...Got the fenders on so I can align the rockers before welding them in..I finished cutting out the floor and got one of the front cab supports in..I only have one left to do,put in the floor,and weld everything together...I got the tranny linkages hooked back up,the steering hooked back up,and had a minor oil leak from the pan due to a loose bolt,so I tightened it..
Hey Gary,don't you just love these short 4wds? I just have to remember after this one is done I've got the '72 GMC K1500 short step to work on..and by the time it's done I'll have another to work on..

[prg machine]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Here is what it may look like in the end.This was see ten's K10 I changed the color of to a dark blue.It may have a two tone,or may just be one color with no trim..I can't decide.
Attachment 313921

I like the flat black better

[CUSTOM/10]

Yes I do !!!! I have owned 4 70-72 SWD 4x4's since 1983 and love them !!!
It's more like an adiction. Their built tuff, great looks, I guess it's like finding the right woman, you fall in love with them !!!

Gary

[1969k10stepside]

Still doing body work in my spare time...Got the floor almost all welded in.The rockers are lined up,and are ready to be welded.I still have to get the passenger side cab corner lined up and then it and the rocker can be welded in.Passenger side floor is in,and drivers side is ready to go in.

[1969k10stepside]

Cab corners and rockers are done..Just have to do a little trimming on the drivers side floor pan,weld it in,and it's done..Got the front driveshaft on today..It just needs paint.

[1969k10stepside]

Still doing body work..mainly just getting things to a point I'm satisfied with.The passenger side is about 95% done and the drivers side is about 80% done..I just got tired of doing body work and did some work on other vehicles like the '72 Blazer..I did finally buy a 650 Edelbrock carb but don't have it hooked up.I haven't heard the motor run with it though since I've got the tank out since I'm still welding in the cab.

[heavy71chevy]

man that rigs come along way...very nice work freind...take pride in that beauty

[1969k10stepside]

Yep,it's came a long way but I hope to go alot farther with it!

I went back out to the shop and did some more work.I never painted the pulleys and fan so I took them off and painted them.I also painted the front bumper brackets since I didn't before.I ran out of paint though so I didn't get the driveshaft painted.I hope to get it painted this weekend.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks good keep up the good work..

[1969k10stepside]

I got the carb bolted on today.But the kickdown and throttle linkages won't work with the stock brackets.I guess I'll look for some that do.I did get more paint today so I've got some painting to do on driveshafts,bumper brackets,and some other stuff I haven't painted.

[1969k10stepside]

Went to Advanced Auto while I was in town today (Looking at new Z71s..) and got me the Edelbrock throttle/kickdown/cruise control bracket.I put it on but I had to trim one corner.I found it kind of odd I had to do that since the bracket,intake,and valve covers were Edelbrock but oh well...Got it bolted on and now I have a throttle and the kickdown works.I finished painting the driveshafts.I finished the passenger side except for one spot around the kick panel and then I ran out of welding gas.Got the tank filled today..I am almost done with the drivers side rocker and cab corner.Just some welding and grinding and they will be done.Then finish welding around the floor and finish the front cab support.Both doors open and shut easily now!I hope to have some primer on this by the end of the month.

[1969k10stepside]

BTW,here's pics of the 2 current projects.They both started as $350 4wds,but the Blazer was complete and running.As soon as I get the body work done and the body in primer I'm getting the blazer in the shop and getting the 4" lift installed I've had sitting in the shop for a few months.The only thing I've done to the Blazer since the pic was taken was putting the top back on for the winter...Then on the back burner is the '69 K20...it's been waiting on a motor for 2 years and finally bought some parts for the motor last week.I'm in no hurry on it though.

[ChaseDale3and8]

Your truck keeps looking better all the time. I'll be watching your other builds as well. They will all be great looking trucks when you get done! ...Joe

[1969k10stepside]

10:30 Update..Going to try to start the truck tomorrow.Hopefully it does start.I'm going to run to town tomorrow and get new spark plugs for it since they need replaced..Almost got done with the cab.It's pretty much all done now fixing rust wise.I just need to do a little bit more welding in a few spots and then move on.The only other real body work I have to do is fixing some dents in the fenders,bedsides,and fixing a few small holes in the floor of the bed.

[1969k10stepside]

Well,I didn't get it fired today.Mainly because I wasn't done welding in the cab so I couldn't get the gas tank in.I did buy and get new spark plugs in though.I bought part of the exhaust.I bought 2 and 1/2" thrush glasspacks.I just need to get the pipe bent so I can get it ran so it isn't so loud..atleast till they burn out.I can't decide whether to run the exhaust out the back or the sides..

[1969k10stepside]

It's alive
I got my $10 column wiring adapter in to hook the van tilt wiring to the truck wiring,got the longer cab bolts on.Put in the gas tank and the seat.I put $15 worth of gas in it and then checked things over.Turned the key and it roared to life instantly.It runs alot better with the Edelbrock 1406 than it did with the q-jet.It has a exhaust leak on the drivers side,but that's expected when using headers.I'll get that fixed shorty.I also need to adjust the valves now that I can hear the motor and not just the noise of open headers..The truck does have a nice rumble through the thrush glasspacks though.My power steering pulley was bent so I replaced it but I don't have any pulleys turning except for the fan/water pump.The belt I bought to run the alternator/water pump/fan pulleys was too little.Eventually I'll have to get the a/c compressor mounted too...

[hgs_notes]

Congratulations! Seems like it's been a long time coming, but that's only because I haven't touched my own projects in months.

[1969k10stepside]

Well,I got the old dash pad out,the old radio (Being replaced with a CD player of course) and all the a/c components.All of that will be replaced.I also ordered inner fenders ($55 a piece @ local body shop).Plan is to bolt the body all together,Finish most of the body work,put some primer on it and drive it for awhile and then paint it when it warms up.

[1969k10stepside]

Started bolting the bed back together.It had a few bolts holding it together but I got one inner fender for the bed cleaned and primed and re-installed.I took the passenger side bedside back down to bare metal to be primered too.It had bondo on it from where the lower trim would be to the bottom but there was no damage,just a few small dents..Someone just went crazy with the bondo.After I get the other inner fender cleaned,primered,and bolted back in I'm undercoating the bottom of the bed.Then clean the inside of the bed,fill a few small holes,and then primer it.Then I've just got to do some minor work on the tailgate which shouldn't take long,then primer it and be done with the bed till paint.The cab just needs some minor body filler around where the cab corners are welded to the cab to make the transition even.Then clean the doors back down to bare metal,pull a few dents,primer them and be done with them.One front fender has already been cleaned,and primered.The other still needs redone after pulling that one dent out.The cowl is ready for paint.The only thing I haven't really done anything with it the hood,which I can't decide if I'm going to use it,or get a cowl hood..I'm getting ready to buy the interior.Getting closer to finished..just about ready for paint and final assembly! Still a bunch of sanding to do before paint though!

[franky69c10]

[estig70]

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keep up the good work.

Eric