Project: "Junkyard Resurrection"
 

Well,I picked this up in a local junkyard in early July.I had to act quick because it was to be crushed.I asked them how much they wanted for it.They called me replying that $350 is what they wanted for it.I borrowed a
3/4 ton Silverado and trailer and was up there to get it the next Saturday.
Here is how it looked still sitting in the junkyard:
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I ran the numbers when I got it home and turned out as a 71 SWB K10.It originally had a 292 and a 4 spd.It had towhooks which are gone as well as a tach.It has a 6 inch lift as well as a 3 inch body lift.I first took off the body lift then put on a front clip off a 69.Here is how it looked at that point:
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The clip is back off now.The doors are off, and the cab is stripped.I originally planned on using that cab but it I will use my 71 A/C cab.I will have more pics tomorrow of it now.I forgot to mention the 6 inch lift is off so I can replace it w/ a 4 inch all spring lift.

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Love the short-wide 4x4's. That's going to be nice.

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Looks like a pretty darn nice start for a junkyard "indiana" truck. I would LOVE to have a 4x4... it's just not feasable for like the next 5 years :lol:

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Cool! :metal: Looks like it has a good solid tailgate, those are hard to find around here.

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tailgates are IMPOSSIBLE to find around here..

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Here is pics of it at stock height sitting outside half apart.
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Looks like a solid frame from here. Good luck and you have your work cut out for you. Keep us posted on progress.

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Nice junkyard save. Dont see to many swb 4x4's.

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The frame is solid but has had alot of extra holes drilled in it for different exhaust systems,etc so I am going to weld them up before its powdercoated.I am going to go take the dual exhaust off now...

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Well,the exhaust is off now,and I am now removing anything I want/need off the cab before I get rid of it....
Well,Im going out in the garage to work on the hood for it.I will post some more pics tonight or tomorrow.

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Sweet dustin Nice to finally see some pics. I love the name you picked.
Project Junkyard Resurrection. That is just awesome.
Aaron

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Cool truck!! I see alot nicer at the junkyards too! It's crazy what people will bring it to be crushed!!!!!:crazy:

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Nice man! Keep Up The Great Work!

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Well,I spent the day removing the body which turned out good and easy since I have pulled cabs,beds,etc off of these trucks several times.
This week I am welding up unneccessary holes and getting it ready to be powdercoated.Here is some pics of it now and the short fleet sitting on the trailer till I am ready to work on it.
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1969k10stepside
You project is Lookin good

The original pics of yours reminds me of this one.
http://www.ctcautoranch.com/Cars/Che...0Drive%201.JPG

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MAn I think you got it all stripped now dustin. You have been busy.
Aaron

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Well,here is a pic of the a/c cab I got for FREE.It needs some rocker and cab corner work.I need to do some minor work and it will be ready to go on the frame when its back from the powdercoaters.These arent great pics but will do till it stops raining so I can get some new pics.
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If that 2nd truck in pic at the salvage is where I think it is at, (off of I35 and Milam rd) you probably couldn't get it for 10 times what you have in yours.

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Well,Im working on the cheyenne doors for it now.I am getting them in primer and some dents fixed.Tomorrow I will hopefully get some done on it...

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Here is some pics of the $50 doors sitting in the garage.The ol' 79 K10 is in the background awaiting a new motor(next project)The pics arent that great..:rolleyes:
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Ok,I got the frame in the garage finally and began taking off the old wiring and brake lines,etc.I have the passenger side frame cleaned and ready to be sandblasted.The drivers side is almost done,hopefully its powdercoated by the end of next month.Btw,I bought some wheel dollies for it and is it alot easier to work on being able to manuever the frame around in the garage.
Here are a few pics
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I thought I would throw in a pic of the junk I took off tonight.In the pile is a powersteering pump supposively for the 292 it came with stock.I am saving it but the rest is being thrown away.

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cool build up thread can't wait to see what it ends up lookin' like.

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The project is definitely moving along. Good project to watch.

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Looks like some good progress..

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Well,I got out the old sandblaster and sandblasted the frame.I didnt do all the frame or take all the rust off down to the bare metal but I did take off most of the rust before dark.I have another 2 afternoons of work ahead of me before all the frame is sandblasted and in bare metal then I have to do the axles.
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Today I just cut off some not stock brackets mostly for the exhaust and did some minor work to the frame and looked for any issues I need to adress as well as cleaning up some spots to weld up w/ the mig welder next week.More progress to come in the next few days including the inspections of the differentials and seeing what problems I might encounter there.

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Cant wait to see how this one turns out:metal:

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Well,Im tearing apart the motor and getting ready to be cleaned right now.I should have it gone by next week to be cleaned.

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Cool stuff man. Keep it up.

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How much media did it take to blast the frame and what did you use? I am planning on doing it outside as well and won't be reusing any since it will be in the gravel....thanks..

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I used silica sand and I forget what kind it is.I will look when I head to the garage tomorrow.I have used over 2 bags but that is including blasting some of the frame on my 69 K10 also.I put a tarp down under it so I can reuse some of the sand.I have probably used over 1 and 1/2 bags on this frame alone and that is only half the frame inside and out and that isnt even to the bare metal,only down to the original frame paint.You have to keep in mind the blaster is my own creation and works but not as well as professional ones and mine takes awhile to build up pressure so some sand is wasted before its pressure build up.

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Update:
Motor still hasnt been took to the machine shop,was busy this week.
Spent the day taking off rust and getting the frame in bare metal.I shot primer over that then shot on some black paint.I have over half the frame done but still have more to do.It turned out good,better than the frame did on the 69 K10 or my old 71 C/10.I will try to get pics tomorrow of the frame.I would have liked to get the frame powdercoated but I am spending the money on other stuff for the truck and I just want it together so I saved money and time and painted it.

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Spending quality time off working on the truck.I am hooking up everything at the moment to get the rest of the frame cleaned up and then shoot some primer.Hopefully the frame is 100% done by tomorrow.

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Pics of what I have done so far.Hope to finish it up today and get it outside so the sun will shine on it and then I can get a good set of pics.
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You're moving right along on that project. I always wonder how JY's justify asking $350 for a truck they say they are going to crush...and get $5-$10 for it. You'd think they'd give a guy a break once in a while :o(

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I forgot to mention....Thanks to a new vendor I will soon have a NP 205 transfer case and a TH 350 transmission for it.