Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

I was tempted to order their intermediate cable, but they don't publish the length. I'll send them a message to see if they will share that information with me.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

They said the length of their IN4434 intermediate parking brake cable is about 64", which is what I need for my truck. I will order one if the Raybestos/Ford one I ordered doesn't work out.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

The cables I purchased from them were very good.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

I had to rebuild the Toggle Release Box. It wouldn't retract smartly.
[A Symptom that presented prior to the cable parting.]
Degreased, blasted old paint and rust off. Replaced the inside springs. LockDoc had the little Spring inside the box, and Mel at Classic Heartbeat had the Spring-with-hook that pulls tension on the underside threaded rod. Firewall Grommet fell apart, got a new one from LMC.
Sprayed the box satin black, lubed wear points, and reassembled it.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

Cleaned up and painted the engine crossmember this evening. Removed some nuts that were booger welded to the engine perches. Also painted some other little parts.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

Received the F-250 parking brake cable this evening. It came with some hooks attached to the ends that came off with a little tapping. This cable is supposed to be 64-7/8" long, but it's actually 65-1/4". It went on alright, although the adjuster has only about an inch of adjustment left now. The parking brake is functional and firm now, so I'm content. The Inline Tube cable at 64" would be just right.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

And here's the parking brake pedal with the brake engaged.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

I love your steady progress! Great work.

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I've been traveling for work lately, so progress has slowed. I'm anxious to get back to it.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

Looks nice, great job.

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Thank you

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

Got the truck down on all four wheels for the first time in a while. My wife and daughter helped me push it into the garage. Rain is in the forecast for the next several days, so it will be much easier to work on the truck having it inside.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

That truck is looking tall and proud once again.:chevy:

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Yep. It looks pretty good in the dark :lol:

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

It looks a lot better than when you brought it home.

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

That's going to be a Great, Fun, Driver when your done with it !!!!
You'll get to enjoy the crap out of it, more than any damn show truck ...
Just drive it, use it and enjoy !!! And you saved it ....

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

Thanks, guys. I do plan on driving it a lot. I'm really looking forward to it

Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
 

It's been raining all day, but since my truck is inside now, I've been able to work on it.

This truck was riddled with little holes drilled in it in all kinds of places. I welded up two holes in the firewall that I hadn't noticed previously. I also welded up six holes in the passenger kick panel.

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I also sanded the dash, wire wheeled the cab floor, and taped it all off in preparation for paint. I sprayed the dash the correct shade of green. While I had the green paint out, I cleaned up and sprayed the portion of the glovebox door that's under the hinge. It was all rusty there.

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I also removed the high hump in preparation for installing the NV4500 transmission. Used a windshield removal tool to cut the seam sealer.

The last task for the day will be to spray the rest of the floor black once the primer dries.

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Don't let the Raccoon get jealous. Sometimes fussing over one will get the other to throw a gripe just for attention...

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Definitely a possibility

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Dash /kick panels came out great

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Thank you

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I made a bracket for a brake light switch that I will use as a clutch safety switch that will require the clutch to be pressed when cranking the engine. I did this same thing on my other truck.