"BUILD: 1970 C10 LWB--->SWB “Jumping Cholla”

[Getter-Done]

Great Progress.

So you Like HF as much as I do?

Hope your Headers fit for you.

[loudchevy]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Great Progress.

So you Like HF as much as I do?

Hope your Headers fit for you.

Thanks. I like to use HF for basic tools/shop equipment. If this was my line of work as my profession, I would spend the money and buy better equipment. I spent the money on my MM252 years ago and it was well worth the investment. My HF 4.5" grinders are older than my 15 year old son and were only 15 bucks each, pretty good value. I'd rather spend higher dollar amounts on parts

Even if the long tube fit, I might still switch to shorty's to get pipes in line with the inside frame. I got a set of POL engine mounts on their way. Hopefully the 700R4 is getting converted to 2wd in the next few weeks. We'll see once I get it all mocked up.

[loudchevy]

I pulled the cab to start working on the minor rust repairs that will be needed. The only rust I’ve found so far is on both rockers and front pillar kick panels. Looking at what other guys have done on this site to remove the cab, I built a cab cart on wheels that I can move around in the garage and a lift with a low point to lift the cab off the frame. It was a little sketchy doing it solo, but I got it done. The plan is to cut out and replace the inner/outer rockers. This will be my first real go at sheet metal/bodywork and I’m looking forward to the challenge. While I got the cab off, I’ll fill in the existing AC/Heater openings (this was an original A/C cab truck) and round out the firewall for a clean look.