ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread
 

I bought this truck several months ago but was waiting on my shop to be finished before I started working on it. The truck started out as a Navy vehicle. I am a navy veteran myself so thought that was pretty cool!

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more photos

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some more pictures

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couple more pictures

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So, what are your plans - should be a fun project to watch.

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Cool truck!!! I've got 18 years in myself. Currently stationed at NAS Whiting Field, but transferring to NM in Aug/Sep. Keep the pictures rolling!

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Plans include.....

lot of time and money
crate 350
a/c
disc conversion on front
replace rear axle
4" lift
35" tires
paint (everything)
replace doors, front drivers fender, rear drivers fender

that should keep me busy for a long time!!!!

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I did a year in Millington TN. then 3 years in "good ole" Beeville TX.

Good luck on the transfer!!

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Very cool.

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Nice project..it looks to have a newer transfer case (NP205) from the looks of the t-case shifter.I dont think you can just put one of the 205 shifters on a Rockwell t case...,but even if it has the 205 instead of the original Rockwell,your better off with the 205!

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glad to see another one saved! Looks like a good start, good luck!

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Nice truck! I did ten years as a destroyer sailor (STGC)...and Rod's going to give me his '52 when he transfers (Rod's not aware of that yet though)

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Nice start...nice to have a shop, too.

Let's see.....battleship gray paint, body lift, suspension lift.....nah.

Did it come to the Navy with the V-8?

I'd like to have the El Camino I drove in 'Nam. All I have left of it is a couple of pix. SS396-350HP/TH350/Kyzer roof air/24V and aircraft radios out the wazoo. But, it was USAF blue with a white top, black wide ovals and small caps on steel wheels.

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I was told it originally had a six cylinder.

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Pretty uncommon truck, if it's an original 4x4 short step, that's for sure. Looks like you've got a good starting point, keep us updated.

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July 2, 2007 progress pictures...

Almost done with the tear down.

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few more

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more progress

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last for now...

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Your truck looks to be an awesome truck to restore! Congrats!!! Should be a great transformation back to new. Take lots of pics. I'm sure it will be beautiful when you finish!

Alex

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That will be a nice ride to pull Skeeter with. That is cool that you are both retired Navy.

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Guys this fella ain't foolin around; he's busy!

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Nice to see another 68 K-10 being saved. Check out the link in my signature and you will see mine. Looks like you already have power steering so now you just need to swap in a Dana44/corp10 with disc brakes and your set...

Where in Alabama are you?

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I've been following your build, looking great!! A lot of what you are doing is what I have planned also, including disc on the front and replacing the rear with posi. traction

I live in Albertville ( northeast part of state )

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kyoung, I just happened across this post and I really need to pick your brain. Check PMs.

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I am no millitary man, but I appreciate you who are. With out you guys, we are all done! My wife is ex-Navy though, stationed at miramar VF 124 [house of pain]. We will be watching your build. Nice score, and good luck.

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Progress pictures from the weekend 7/10/07

Got the engine removed..

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Couple frame shots, also put the wheels back on and rolled her outside for pressure washing...

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After the washing I rolled her back into the shop to finish the tear-down. The easy work is over, time to start bringing her back to life.

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lookin good, I take it that the engine isn't original (spin-on oil filter?) and what is this part? Did someone add a some reinforcement to the frame?

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Correct on the engine...it originally had a six cylinder and someone in the past put in the sb 350.

I'm not sure what is up with that frame support. When I got the truck it had a big homemade wench type bumper on it. I wonder if the support was put on there for that reason. I looked over the front part of the frame and have not found any cracks.

I bought some of the primer and chassis paint you recommended. I am cleaning the frame now and will apply it soon.

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that primer sticks best when it's been sandblasted...

good luck

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Since it is only on the driver's side it looks like reinforcement for the steering sector part of the frame. Any retired military mechanics on the board? Know of any MWOs for this?

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Your rolling right along!

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i like that blue... reminds me of F4U Corsairs :D

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Looking good. I appreciate all of you guys that are documenting your tear down/rebuilds. It will help me out a lot as I start to dig into my newly acquired '68 4x4. :D

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My build thread will be around for a LONG time! The tear down was pretty quick but I believe the rebuild will be rather lengthly, depending on available funds!!!

Congratulations on the '68 4x4, I'll keep an eye out for your build thread

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what else do you have laying around that shop you can lift with that cherrie picker. nice progress way to be gung ho swaby.

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Nice work on the disassembly. Truck looks real good for a project.

So how long did the shop last before you christened the floor with motor drippins?

I think mine lasted about an hour :rolleyes:

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It went from nice to nasty as soon as I rolled in the truck, it was leaking every possible fluid it could.