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1969k10stepside · 10-15-2006, 01:59 PM

Here is a heads up,Im starting to put my 69 K10 long fleet back together today so I might be asking some questions along the way.Im going to put the body on,then put the 350/4 spd in as soon as I find a transfer case.Then a lift and 35's are going on,I guess the short bed project is getting put in storage for awhile while I work on this.I will be sure to post pics along the way.Here is how it looks now:
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**Palf70Step** · 10-15-2006, 03:26 PM

Good luck with the assembly. And feel free to ask away, we have all been there...or will be.

1969k10stepside · 10-15-2006, 03:36 PM

My goal is to have it back together by the first anniversery of me owning it(Thanksgiving).Before I got the Short Fleet k10 this was going to be a ground up resto. but I decided I was just going to put it together and drive it since I would rather spend the most money on my Short Fleet.I have the side markers,tail lights and reverse lights in and now putting on the other door.

1969k10stepside · 10-15-2006, 04:40 PM

Both doors are bolted on and functional.The bed is in place but the bolts I had to bolt it on were for a body lift and were to long so I guess I will be getting some new bolts.I have whats left of the front clip off so I can drop the 350/4 spd. in but my quest to find the transfer case isnt going good.The only one I found was out of a 87 Blazer which is a NP 203 and it wont work so the motor will just have to sit in the garage dripping out oil for another week

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**kwmech** · 10-15-2006, 05:08 PM

1987 should be a 208 transfer case. about 130lbs lighter

*72CSTC5* · 10-15-2006, 06:25 PM

The hood swan is a nice touch

1969k10stepside · 10-15-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

The hood swan is a nice touch

It was on the 71 C10 I owned awhile back.The swan was on that truck since atleast 1975.It will be rechromed and will go on my swb K10 on the rollbar between the fog lights.

msgross · 10-15-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

It was on the 71 C10 I owned awhile back.The swan was on that truck since atleast 1975.It will be rechromed and will go on my swb K10 on the rollbar between the fog lights.

Sounds like a Jeff Foxworthy joke...sorry I couldn't resist

I am working on a 68 SWB K-10, good luck

www.picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriver2002 for pics if ya want...

1969k10stepside · 10-16-2006, 05:01 PM

Looks like I am not working on my truck today.Rain,Rain,Rain.......If only my garage wasnt full.

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2006, 05:07 PM

Well,Tomorrow the rockwell T-case and 4 spd are going in and hopefully the motor will be close to going in.I need to finish the topend on it first though.I am going to post some more pics tomorrow(hopefully).I switched the passenger door off for a different one and got the latches for the doors on.

1969k10stepside · 10-21-2006, 01:50 PM

I just retrieved my driveshafts from my parts stash and im getting them ready to go on.I just need to find all the brackets and bolts for the transfer case/tranny and they can go on.

1969k10stepside · 10-21-2006, 05:46 PM

Got the clip on,I need to do some work to get it to line up with the rest of the body though.It will all come back off so I can put all the bolts on and the inner fenders on.My friends thought it would be funny to put a foresale sign on but I didnt think it was,although I have had an offer or two from people wanting a 67-72 4x4.Pics:
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bad_turbo · 10-21-2006, 05:53 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love these old truck projects!

qksilver · 10-29-2006, 10:22 AM

Sweet

1969k10stepside · 10-29-2006, 12:15 PM

The 6 inch lift is almost on now.I still need to work on the back.I will try to get pics w/ the lift today.

1969k10stepside · 10-29-2006, 02:24 PM

Here is some pics w/ the front lift on.I am currently putting on the back.
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1969k10stepside · 10-29-2006, 03:50 PM

Well,Im getting closer.Had to cut the old u bolts off w/ the torch but the rear lift will be on soon enough...

1969k10stepside · 10-30-2006, 06:04 PM

No work done today thanks to our new time Indiana leaders gave us.Its dark here at 5.Maybe the back of the lift will be on tomorrow....

10-15-2006, 01:59 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Here is a heads up,Im starting to put my 69 K10 long fleet back together today so I might be asking some questions along the way.Im going to put the body on,then put the 350/4 spd in as soon as I find a transfer case.Then a lift and 35's are going on,I guess the short bed project is getting put in storage for awhile while I work on this.I will be sure to post pics along the way.Here is how it looks now: Attachment 219410 Attachment 219411 Attachment 219412 Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-28-2006 at 12:52 AM.

10-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Good luck with the assembly. And feel free to ask away, we have all been there...or will be. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-15-2006, 03:36 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help My goal is to have it back together by the first anniversery of me owning it(Thanksgiving).Before I got the Short Fleet k10 this was going to be a ground up resto. but I decided I was just going to put it together and drive it since I would rather spend the most money on my Short Fleet.I have the side markers,tail lights and reverse lights in and now putting on the other door.

10-15-2006, 04:40 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Both doors are bolted on and functional.The bed is in place but the bolts I had to bolt it on were for a body lift and were to long so I guess I will be getting some new bolts.I have whats left of the front clip off so I can drop the 350/4 spd. in but my quest to find the transfer case isnt going good.The only one I found was out of a 87 Blazer which is a NP 203 and it wont work so the motor will just have to sit in the garage dripping out oil for another week Attachment 219446 Attachment 219447 Attachment 219448 Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-28-2006 at 12:52 AM.

10-15-2006, 05:08 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,396	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help 1987 should be a 208 transfer case. about 130lbs lighter

10-15-2006, 06:25 PM	#6
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help The hood swan is a nice touch

10-16-2006, 05:01 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Looks like I am not working on my truck today.Rain,Rain,Rain.......If only my garage wasnt full.

10-20-2006, 05:07 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Well,Tomorrow the rockwell T-case and 4 spd are going in and hopefully the motor will be close to going in.I need to finish the topend on it first though.I am going to post some more pics tomorrow(hopefully).I switched the passenger door off for a different one and got the latches for the doors on. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2006 at 05:08 PM.

10-21-2006, 01:50 PM	#11
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help I just retrieved my driveshafts from my parts stash and im getting them ready to go on.I just need to find all the brackets and bolts for the transfer case/tranny and they can go on. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-21-2006 at 01:50 PM.

10-21-2006, 05:46 PM	#12
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Got the clip on,I need to do some work to get it to line up with the rest of the body though.It will all come back off so I can put all the bolts on and the inner fenders on.My friends thought it would be funny to put a foresale sign on but I didnt think it was,although I have had an offer or two from people wanting a 67-72 4x4.Pics: Attachment 220418 Attachment 220419 Attachment 220420 Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-28-2006 at 12:52 AM.

10-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#13
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love these old truck projects! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-29-2006, 10:22 AM	#14
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Sweet

10-29-2006, 12:15 PM	#15
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help The 6 inch lift is almost on now.I still need to work on the back.I will try to get pics w/ the lift today.

10-29-2006, 02:24 PM	#16
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Here is some pics w/ the front lift on.I am currently putting on the back. Attachment 221978 Attachment 221979 Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-28-2006 at 12:52 AM.

10-29-2006, 03:50 PM	#17
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help Well,Im getting closer.Had to cut the old u bolts off w/ the torch but the rear lift will be on soon enough...



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10-30-2006, 06:04 PM	#18
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Putting my 69 4x4 back together,might need help No work done today thanks to our new time Indiana leaders gave us.Its dark here at 5.Maybe the back of the lift will be on tomorrow....

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