ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread
 

I bought this truck several months ago but was waiting on my shop to be finished before I started working on it. The truck started out as a Navy vehicle. I am a navy veteran myself so thought that was pretty cool!

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more photos

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some more pictures

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couple more pictures

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So, what are your plans - should be a fun project to watch.

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Cool truck!!! I've got 18 years in myself. Currently stationed at NAS Whiting Field, but transferring to NM in Aug/Sep. Keep the pictures rolling!

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Plans include.....

lot of time and money
crate 350
a/c
disc conversion on front
replace rear axle
4" lift
35" tires
paint (everything)
replace doors, front drivers fender, rear drivers fender

that should keep me busy for a long time!!!!

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I did a year in Millington TN. then 3 years in "good ole" Beeville TX.

Good luck on the transfer!!

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Very cool.

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Nice project..it looks to have a newer transfer case (NP205) from the looks of the t-case shifter.I dont think you can just put one of the 205 shifters on a Rockwell t case...,but even if it has the 205 instead of the original Rockwell,your better off with the 205!

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glad to see another one saved! Looks like a good start, good luck!

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Nice truck! I did ten years as a destroyer sailor (STGC)...and Rod's going to give me his '52 when he transfers (Rod's not aware of that yet though)

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Nice start...nice to have a shop, too.

Let's see.....battleship gray paint, body lift, suspension lift.....nah.

Did it come to the Navy with the V-8?

I'd like to have the El Camino I drove in 'Nam. All I have left of it is a couple of pix. SS396-350HP/TH350/Kyzer roof air/24V and aircraft radios out the wazoo. But, it was USAF blue with a white top, black wide ovals and small caps on steel wheels.

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I was told it originally had a six cylinder.

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Pretty uncommon truck, if it's an original 4x4 short step, that's for sure. Looks like you've got a good starting point, keep us updated.

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July 2, 2007 progress pictures...

Almost done with the tear down.

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few more

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more progress

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last for now...

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Your truck looks to be an awesome truck to restore! Congrats!!! Should be a great transformation back to new. Take lots of pics. I'm sure it will be beautiful when you finish!

Alex

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That will be a nice ride to pull Skeeter with. That is cool that you are both retired Navy.

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Guys this fella ain't foolin around; he's busy!

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Nice to see another 68 K-10 being saved. Check out the link in my signature and you will see mine. Looks like you already have power steering so now you just need to swap in a Dana44/corp10 with disc brakes and your set...

Where in Alabama are you?

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I've been following your build, looking great!! A lot of what you are doing is what I have planned also, including disc on the front and replacing the rear with posi. traction

I live in Albertville ( northeast part of state )

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kyoung, I just happened across this post and I really need to pick your brain. Check PMs.