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raggedjim 01-01-2024 09:27 PM

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Yes, I am the future previous owner of a 1968 short step that has been basking in the elements of my back forty (actually my back 4 but who's counting?). Since I have retired I have been asked too many times what I do all day so I decided to drag it to the shop and tear it down into thousands of pieces so I could have a decent reply.

I will be using parts I have laying around and also spending way too much on new parts for this build. It won't be a show truck or have any fancy sounding parts and modifications done to it. Mostly I will be trying to make it a decent driver, that's lowered, and runs reliably.

The starting point... ouch...

November 8th

68bowtie 01-01-2024 10:02 PM

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I like it. What color was it originally?

raggedjim 01-01-2024 10:06 PM

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It was 505 dark green. This truck had a government property tag inside of the glove box where a spid usually is and no spid. Not sure if a previous previous owner did that or what.

Getter-Done 01-01-2024 10:16 PM

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That is a Great start there Neighbor.

raggedjim 01-01-2024 10:22 PM

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Thanks Getter-D, tons of potential for sure.

I vacuumed MOST of the leaves and mouse deposits out of it and moved it inside, cause I'm old and don't like the cold.

raggedjim 01-02-2024 07:22 PM

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Bed wood is non-existent. Started out by tearing out the old wood and rusted strips, also took off tailgate and rear lights.

raggedjim 01-02-2024 07:41 PM

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Since I like 5-lug trucks better because of the front disc brakes and better selection of wheels, I removed the old rearend, using a big (as in LARGE) ratchet to remove the old u-bolts. I removed everything from the 6-lug rearend I thought I might need and took every thing left to my buddy who has a bunch of 63-66 chevy trucks.

raggedjim 01-04-2024 08:49 PM

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I had a 5-lug rearend from a 72 in my (no)horse shed so I brought it to the shop and opened it up. There's no smell quite like 50 year old readend grease, especially when it's in a worn out posi rearend. After much cleaning I put new clutches in the posi and replaced the worn out pinion gear thrust washers. I put in all new brake parts, and replaced the axle bearings and seals. My wife made me throw away some perfectly fine work clothes after making me strip on the back deck. Hope the neighbors enjoyed it more than I did.

wpsharpshooter 01-05-2024 10:25 AM

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I didnt even realize this was your thread.. Whats the plan for the color? Since your just down the road... You cant do red LOL

68Gold/white 01-05-2024 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wpsharpshooter (Post 9273230)
I didnt even realize this was your thread.. Whats the plan for the color? Since your just down the road... You cant do red LOL

Post 3:lol:

68Gold/white 01-05-2024 10:56 AM

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I'm in agreement with everything you are doing!!!

Carry on!!!

wpsharpshooter 01-05-2024 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white (Post 9273244)
Post 3:lol:

**** man... Its been a loooong week... I actually remember reading that LOL

raggedjim 01-05-2024 11:16 AM

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I'm thinking I'll stick with the green, but occasionally I think of all the metalwork it needs and I get to wishing I had a simpler hobby, like synchronized swimming or maybe hooting a jug in a jug band.

raggedjim 01-05-2024 09:25 PM

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While I had the rear axles out I noticed a couple of the lug nut studs were not up to my standards (which aren't really that high to start with) so I ran to a local parts store and got some. Well, they didn't fit. They were 1/2"-20 but the serrated part was too small (about .535) The part number was abn-138. The stud I found that fit was an abn-191 (.621 knurl size)

Exciting, I know.

Getter-Done 01-05-2024 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim (Post 9273376)
While I had the rear axles out I noticed a couple of the lug nut studs were not up to my standards (which aren't really that high to start with) so I ran to a local parts store and got some. Well, they didn't fit. They were 1/2"-13 but the serrated part was too small (about .535) The part number was abn-138. The stud I found that fit was an abn-191 (.621 knurl size)

Exciting, I know.

Sometimes you can find the part number you need on this site>

Link: https://www.dormanproducts.com/c-778-wheel-studs.aspx

raggedjim 01-05-2024 09:36 PM

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Now I have to make a disclaimer at this point, actually more of a warning. I do sketchy crap. There, I've said it. I would not advise anyone to try to duplicate my methods, these posts are not meant to educate or encourage. Trucks can and will try to kill you if you are stupid.

The following pictures may offend and horrify. Children and OSHA guys should go and look at cat videos on Youtube. You have been warned.

raggedjim 01-05-2024 09:41 PM

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Now that the warnings are out of the way, I decided to remove the bed, by myself, with very little in the way of lifting devices. I survived, it was sketchy. I may just leave it off.

raggedjim 01-05-2024 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done (Post 9273378)
Sometimes you can find the part number you need on this site>

Link: https://www.dormanproducts.com/c-778-wheel-studs.aspx

Good to know! Thanks!

raggedjim 01-05-2024 09:49 PM

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I made a makeshift cart out of an old hose reel, some piano wood and some old casters. I'm crafty like that.

Getter-Done 01-05-2024 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim (Post 9273384)
Now I have to make a disclaimer at this point, actually more of a warning. I do sketchy crap. There, I've said it. I would not advise anyone to try to duplicate my methods, these posts are not meant to educate or encourage. Trucks can and will try to kill you if you are stupid.

The following pictures may offend and horrify. Children and OSHA guys should go and look at cat videos on Youtube. You have been warned.

I don't see anything wrong with that.

Job got done and No one got hurt.:metal:

:chevy::chevy::chevy:

raggedjim 01-05-2024 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done (Post 9273400)
I don't see anything wrong with that.

Job got done and No one got hurt.:metal:

:chevy::chevy::chevy:

You are correct, and I also remembered a bunch of words from my Navy days.

I have to add, the orange hand crank bumper jack was the one my grandfather used when he owned a garage. I rebuilt it and repainted it the way he had it. I think about him when I'm huffing and puffing trucks up and down.

clay68c10 01-06-2024 07:56 PM

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That’s a handy old jack.
Did you see my hoist and wheelbarrow frame moving method? If it works…..

raggedjim 01-06-2024 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10 (Post 9273693)
That’s a handy old jack.
Did you see my hoist and wheelbarrow frame moving method? If it works…..

Hmmm, I'll have to check it out, always looking for better ways.

raggedjim 01-06-2024 09:50 PM

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I knocked the rust off the frame and used everybodies favorite moisture cure paint to seal in the rust (at least that's what the sales literature says).

raggedjim 01-06-2024 10:11 PM

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Then I decided to remove the doors. Actually the jack did most of the work.


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