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0311Chevy8152 · 06-09-2015, 09:53 PM

I had the dogs buid me a cab dolly. I think they did an ok job. Have to see how it works to know for sure. One way or the other the cab is coming off soon.

0311Chevy8152 · 06-10-2015, 10:17 PM

Just have to disconnect the two shifters and the cab should be ready to come off. I'm trying to figure out how logistically. The area that the truck is in is not wide enough for me to be able to lift the cab and wheel it away. So I either lift it up and push frame out from under it, or push it out and than take off the cab. Either way I doubt I'm going to be able to push it back in on my own. So decisions, decisions.

DWilbur · 06-11-2015, 04:10 PM

I have seen some members use cherry picker with 4X4 frame on top of the lift that would pivot on the lift run the 4x4 frame through the door opening and lift the cab off then roll the frame out from under it. the lift should be center in the cab front to back and side to side.

0311Chevy8152 · 06-17-2015, 12:45 AM

My neighbor pulled through for me an hour ago and stopped by with his tractor. We successfully removed the cab. Nothing dropped or bent as far as I can tell. The first couple pictures are from me holding the strap with one hand and taking a picture with the other.

Ozzy2013 · 07-07-2015, 11:49 PM

Looking good!Wish i would have made cart for mine i used a little wobbly mess of one and the cab tilts every time i move it!ha ha

Xeen · 07-07-2015, 11:56 PM

Any updates?

0311Chevy8152 · 08-03-2015, 07:38 PM

I'm alive!!! Survived some personal issues and getting back on track. The machine shop was a waste of time and money so I'm back to searching for an engine. This will sound pretty uneventful for most but today I removed my first engine and transmission. I didn't break anything on me, the truck, or the engine so I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. Couple things I will remember the next time, I didn't drain the transmission prior to disconnecting it, made a mess, and didn't start out with the leveler all the way towards the transmission, that little handle is hard to turn with the weight on it on one end. Hopefully I'll be back to making some progress.

0311Chevy8152 · 08-24-2015, 07:14 PM

Getting closer. There has to be an easier way to change a tire!

swamp rat · 08-25-2015, 10:45 PM

Clever use of the engine hoist! Keep on making headway!

Last time i pulled a 205 T case i did it without a jack while under the truck, that was one hurtin mother let me tell you.. I couldn't do that today.

72again4x4 · 08-26-2015, 10:11 AM

What type of output brake is that on the 205? Just wondering if it's a kit or the PO built something.
Thanks,
Roger

Tylerz181500 · 08-27-2015, 06:37 PM

im curious as well and as to why?

0311Chevy8152 · 08-27-2015, 06:47 PM

It is the e brake. The PO installed a disc and mechanical caliper off a cushman truck.

72again4x4 · 08-27-2015, 07:31 PM

Thanks Nathan, was wondering. Looks like a pretty clean setup. Might have to look into that when I convert the rears to disc.

DWilbur · 08-27-2015, 10:24 PM

That E brake looks like the one I installed on my Atlas T-case. I forget who I ordered it from. google transfer case parking brake and sever companies pop up.

swamp rat · 08-27-2015, 11:44 PM

There are a couple aftermarket places that do a output disk setup, i got them bookmarked at home.

TommyDuncan · 08-28-2015, 11:21 AM

Just read this whole thread. I just bought a 71 K10 to slowly build into a do it all rig also. It has an Sm 465/350 and my thoughts are Holley fuel injection, NV4500 and beefier axles.

Right now I have a newer Jeep and truck so I want to build a 4x4 truck to replace them both.

...anyways I have always had a Jeep to wheel all over the southwest. I'm hoping this will work just as well. A buddy used to go in his 76' K5 Blazer and it worked well. If this is the kind of thing you are building your truck for lemme know. You (or anyone) is welcome!

NW rim near Copper Mountain mine

0311Chevy8152 · 08-31-2015, 10:06 PM

Anyone know what these studs are for? Other than looking studly. There are three of them all on the drivers side front axle. I know the axle is a Dana 44 but other than that I'm not sure. Any advice on what I should keep and what I should replace as I start the rebuilding process would be great. Whoever put together the passenger side hub forgot one of the locking clips. I'm glad I'm going through the whole truck. I have found too many things that have made me say "I'm glad I found that now."

swamp rat · 08-31-2015, 10:23 PM

The steering arm. Or is it the pitman arm.. one go's to the dana the other to the steering box. Then a link inbetween the two

0311Chevy8152 · 08-31-2015, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

The steering arm.

Oh. Guess I don't have anything there because of the cross over steering?

DWilbur · 08-31-2015, 10:51 PM

The studs hold the steering arm in place.

DWilbur · 08-31-2015, 10:53 PM

Pitman arm is connected to the steering box. the steering arm is connected to the left knuckle.

enigma · 09-07-2015, 10:54 PM

First off Semper Fi...... Nice project cant wait to see more

0311Chevy8152 · 09-08-2015, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enigma

First off Semper Fi...... Nice project cant wait to see more

Semper Fi. Thanks for saying hi. I would like to get a bunch done this week but by Friday they are saying it's going to be 105. So I'll be hiding inside for the next few days.

DWilbur · 09-08-2015, 09:57 PM

When is that California winter weather coming. So we can get some work done. It's been 95 all week end and 100+ for the next few days.

enigma · 09-08-2015, 10:05 PM

I was stationed in twenty nine palms, you guys have that weather lol

06-09-2015, 09:53 PM	#1
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build I had the dogs buid me a cab dolly. I think they did an ok job. Have to see how it works to know for sure. One way or the other the cab is coming off soon.

06-10-2015, 10:17 PM	#2
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Just have to disconnect the two shifters and the cab should be ready to come off. I'm trying to figure out how logistically. The area that the truck is in is not wide enough for me to be able to lift the cab and wheel it away. So I either lift it up and push frame out from under it, or push it out and than take off the cab. Either way I doubt I'm going to be able to push it back in on my own. So decisions, decisions.

06-11-2015, 04:10 PM	#3
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build I have seen some members use cherry picker with 4X4 frame on top of the lift that would pivot on the lift run the 4x4 frame through the door opening and lift the cab off then roll the frame out from under it. the lift should be center in the cab front to back and side to side.

06-17-2015, 12:45 AM	#4
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build My neighbor pulled through for me an hour ago and stopped by with his tractor. We successfully removed the cab. Nothing dropped or bent as far as I can tell. The first couple pictures are from me holding the strap with one hand and taking a picture with the other.

07-07-2015, 11:49 PM	#5
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Looking good!Wish i would have made cart for mine i used a little wobbly mess of one and the cab tilts every time i move it!ha ha

07-07-2015, 11:56 PM	#6
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Any updates? __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

08-03-2015, 07:38 PM	#7
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build I'm alive!!! Survived some personal issues and getting back on track. The machine shop was a waste of time and money so I'm back to searching for an engine. This will sound pretty uneventful for most but today I removed my first engine and transmission. I didn't break anything on me, the truck, or the engine so I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. Couple things I will remember the next time, I didn't drain the transmission prior to disconnecting it, made a mess, and didn't start out with the leveler all the way towards the transmission, that little handle is hard to turn with the weight on it on one end. Hopefully I'll be back to making some progress.

08-24-2015, 07:14 PM	#8
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Getting closer. There has to be an easier way to change a tire!

08-25-2015, 10:45 PM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Clever use of the engine hoist! Keep on making headway! Last time i pulled a 205 T case i did it without a jack while under the truck, that was one hurtin mother let me tell you.. I couldn't do that today. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's Last edited by swamp rat; 08-25-2015 at 10:52 PM.

08-26-2015, 10:11 AM	#10
72again4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 179	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build What type of output brake is that on the 205? Just wondering if it's a kit or the PO built something. Thanks, Roger __________________ 1971 K10 short bed step side, 5.3/th350/205, 3.73 gears

08-27-2015, 06:37 PM	#11
Tylerz181500 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: clinton township Posts: 75	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build im curious as well and as to why?

08-27-2015, 06:47 PM	#12
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build It is the e brake. The PO installed a disc and mechanical caliper off a cushman truck.

08-27-2015, 07:31 PM	#13
72again4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 179	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Thanks Nathan, was wondering. Looks like a pretty clean setup. Might have to look into that when I convert the rears to disc. __________________ 1971 K10 short bed step side, 5.3/th350/205, 3.73 gears

08-27-2015, 10:24 PM	#14
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build That E brake looks like the one I installed on my Atlas T-case. I forget who I ordered it from. google transfer case parking brake and sever companies pop up.

08-27-2015, 11:44 PM	#15
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build There are a couple aftermarket places that do a output disk setup, i got them bookmarked at home. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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08-28-2015, 11:21 AM	#16
TommyDuncan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boulder City NV Posts: 214	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Just read this whole thread. I just bought a 71 K10 to slowly build into a do it all rig also. It has an Sm 465/350 and my thoughts are Holley fuel injection, NV4500 and beefier axles. Right now I have a newer Jeep and truck so I want to build a 4x4 truck to replace them both. ...anyways I have always had a Jeep to wheel all over the southwest. I'm hoping this will work just as well. A buddy used to go in his 76' K5 Blazer and it worked well. If this is the kind of thing you are building your truck for lemme know. You (or anyone) is welcome! NW rim near Copper Mountain mine

08-31-2015, 10:06 PM	#17
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Anyone know what these studs are for? Other than looking studly. There are three of them all on the drivers side front axle. I know the axle is a Dana 44 but other than that I'm not sure. Any advice on what I should keep and what I should replace as I start the rebuilding process would be great. Whoever put together the passenger side hub forgot one of the locking clips. I'm glad I'm going through the whole truck. I have found too many things that have made me say "I'm glad I found that now."

08-31-2015, 10:23 PM	#18
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build The steering arm. Or is it the pitman arm.. one go's to the dana the other to the steering box. Then a link inbetween the two __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

08-31-2015, 10:51 PM	#20
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build The studs hold the steering arm in place.

08-31-2015, 10:53 PM	#21
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Pitman arm is connected to the steering box. the steering arm is connected to the left knuckle.

09-07-2015, 10:54 PM	#22
enigma Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: enumclaw,Wa Posts: 120	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build First off Semper Fi...... Nice project cant wait to see more

09-08-2015, 09:57 PM	#24
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build When is that California winter weather coming. So we can get some work done. It's been 95 all week end and 100+ for the next few days.

09-08-2015, 10:05 PM	#25
enigma Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: enumclaw,Wa Posts: 120	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build I was stationed in twenty nine palms, you guys have that weather lol

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