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Sequoyah · 05-24-2007, 10:01 AM

Well...I just got the original bench seat re-upholstered and figured I'd take the plunge and start this as my build thread. I chose a color close to the original and told him to make it look like it belongs in a truck from that era. New foam, etc. I haven't posted a lot, but plan on doing more as I make progress on the truck

I have the bed off and the rally wheels on now and I just bought some IPE decking for the flat bed that will end up on it eventually. I plan on adding some boxes to mount underneath for storage, blazer gas tank, etc. Basically I want to end up with a functional work truck when all is said and done

kbs71 · 05-24-2007, 10:03 AM

uuummmmm...I love your console....

Sequoyah · 05-24-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kbs71

uuummmmm...I love your console....

Sam Adams? Yeah...he's my co-pilot

Sequoyah · 07-05-2007, 05:19 PM

o.k. so my neighbor helped me out replace my front brakes (4 wheel drum). We replaced everything except the wheel cylinders and springs. We were going to look at the rear drums so that I could take pics and make sure I picked up all of the parts before we started. I guess the question is...how do you get the rear drums off? I'm a carpenter/furniture builder (neighbor is more the mechanic) and they weren't coming off. Is there a trick to it? Do you need some kind of drum puller? I don't know

I bought the drums and wheel cylinders today because he said he could help me tomorrow. I just wanted to have everything ready for install so I wasn't making trips back and forth to the parts store.

Anything else I should be aware of?

Select · 07-05-2007, 05:33 PM

If Sammy is the co-pilot....is the rear parking brake off? I've done that with my buddy in a bottle before. I've also had the rear drums worn enough, like everyone else, to where it makes a groove in the drum and you have to back off the star adjuster to get them off....Mikey

Sequoyah · 07-05-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Select

If Sammy is the co-pilot....is the rear parking brake off? I've done that with my buddy in a bottle before. I've also had the rear drums worn enough, like everyone else, to where it makes a groove in the drum and you have to back off the star adjuster to get them off....Mikey

lol...yeah he's the co-pilot, but not that day or today even. I'm a woodworker and don't know what the hell I'm doing. I count on my neighbor to teach me some things, but he just starts tearing things apart and has them put back together before I know what the hell happened...I end up just being a helper...fetching tools and what not

I don't remember seeing a whole in the back of the drum to adjust the shoes. When we did the fronts...we adjusted, put the drums on...spun it and kept taking the drums off and adjusting more if it needed it. So, maybe the shoes are stuck in a groove on the drum?

*edit* oh yeah...the emergency brakes don't work and the cable is kinda rigged. I'll check that to make sure that's not holding anything up.

rough69 · 07-05-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sequoyah

Sam Adams? Yeah...he's my co-pilot

Should be a sweet work truck when done!

mnunn454 · 07-05-2007, 05:35 PM

Sam Adams and 69 Chevy Truck. Two to Tango anyone?

Great project. Keep us posted on the progress.

72BlckButy · 09-28-2007, 08:46 AM

Love the seat color! Keep up the great work!

Sequoyah · 09-28-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Love the seat color! Keep up the great work!

Thanks...it was the closest to the stock color I could find. I'm in the process of painting all of the parts on the back half of the truck. Nuts, bolts, u-bolts, trailing arms, etc. All new bushings are going in...some HD springs, Rancho 9000XL shocks, and the rear for those who don't already know is a 3.73 posi-trac rear. I just got it back from the shop and it has all new bearings, seals, etc. I can't wait to get it back together so I can do the same to the front

I'm sick like most everybody here

lol

chvtrkman · 09-29-2007, 01:53 AM

Lookin' good, keep pluggin' away at it. Oh yeah, brake jobs are always fun! I had to literally grind the bolts off that held my wheel cylinders on, they were so rounded off I couldn't get a wrench on 'em. The front drums were rusted to the shoes from the truck sitting still for 5 yrs. Fun,Fun, FUN!!!!!

Sequoyah · 09-29-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chvtrkman

Lookin' good, keep pluggin' away at it. Oh yeah, brake jobs are always fun! I had to literally grind the bolts off that held my wheel cylinders on, they were so rounded off I couldn't get a wrench on 'em. The front drums were rusted to the shoes from the truck sitting still for 5 yrs. Fun,Fun, FUN!!!!!

Thanks

Yeah...I like coming home after work and doing a couple little things on it. On one of my regular days off I try to get out for at least 1/2 a day if not the whole day and make some progress. Little by little she's gettin there. Oh yeah...that's one of the things that fun about these old trucks...they challenge you every once in awhile and you have to figure out what to do

redrum · 09-29-2007, 09:31 AM

My tidbit for you and nieghbor. The adjuster hole is in the drum on these trucks not the backing plate. You can see it in the old drum. If you look close there is a knockout in the new drum.

Sequoyah · 10-03-2007, 04:47 PM

Just got the trailing arms back from the shop. I had an excuse to buy a new tool too!

Picked up a grinder to smooth things out a little bit before painting them.

*Rustoleum red primer (2 coats)

*Eastwood's Chassis Black (Satin, 2 coats)

Here is a pic. of the rear axle. After I'm done with the trailing arms...this is next in line for paint.

Sequoyah · 10-10-2007, 05:17 PM

Picked up the shocks today...Rancho 9000XL's. Can't comment on the ride yet

I should have the back of the truck back together in a couple of weeks and will take pics of everything put back together

Sequoyah · 10-25-2007, 07:52 PM

o.k. I took a wire wheel to the rear axle today prepping it for paint...once it's clean is the primer gonna stick or should I rough it up a little bit more i.e. 80-100 grit sandpaper. The housing cleaned up well, but it ended up shinier than I thought it would.

HotRod C/10 · 02-24-2013, 02:30 AM

update your build brother.

Sequoyah · 02-24-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

update your build brother.

Yeah...I need to post the pics back up. I deleted my photobucket account. I'll find a host and get things going here again. Right now everything is on hold until the fall. 7 days before CNM started in January I decided to go back to school after a loooong vacation. Soon! It's so close! We should have meet of all of the locals this summer.

HotRod C/10 · 03-06-2013, 09:34 PM

AGREED! I should be rollin by then.

05-24-2007, 10:01 AM	#1
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	1969 C-10 southwest thread build Well...I just got the original bench seat re-upholstered and figured I'd take the plunge and start this as my build thread. I chose a color close to the original and told him to make it look like it belongs in a truck from that era. New foam, etc. I haven't posted a lot, but plan on doing more as I make progress on the truck I have the bed off and the rally wheels on now and I just bought some IPE decking for the flat bed that will end up on it eventually. I plan on adding some boxes to mount underneath for storage, blazer gas tank, etc. Basically I want to end up with a functional work truck when all is said and done

05-24-2007, 10:03 AM	#2
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build uuummmmm...I love your console.... __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

07-05-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build o.k. so my neighbor helped me out replace my front brakes (4 wheel drum). We replaced everything except the wheel cylinders and springs. We were going to look at the rear drums so that I could take pics and make sure I picked up all of the parts before we started. I guess the question is...how do you get the rear drums off? I'm a carpenter/furniture builder (neighbor is more the mechanic) and they weren't coming off. Is there a trick to it? Do you need some kind of drum puller? I don't know I bought the drums and wheel cylinders today because he said he could help me tomorrow. I just wanted to have everything ready for install so I wasn't making trips back and forth to the parts store. Anything else I should be aware of?

07-05-2007, 05:33 PM	#5
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build If Sammy is the co-pilot....is the rear parking brake off? I've done that with my buddy in a bottle before. I've also had the rear drums worn enough, like everyone else, to where it makes a groove in the drum and you have to back off the star adjuster to get them off....Mikey

07-05-2007, 05:35 PM	#8
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build Sam Adams and 69 Chevy Truck. Two to Tango anyone? Great project. Keep us posted on the progress. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

09-28-2007, 08:46 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build Love the seat color! Keep up the great work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-29-2007, 01:53 AM	#11
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build Lookin' good, keep pluggin' away at it. Oh yeah, brake jobs are always fun! I had to literally grind the bolts off that held my wheel cylinders on, they were so rounded off I couldn't get a wrench on 'em. The front drums were rusted to the shoes from the truck sitting still for 5 yrs. Fun,Fun, FUN!!!!! __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

09-29-2007, 09:31 AM	#13
redrum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: colorado Posts: 12	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build My tidbit for you and nieghbor. The adjuster hole is in the drum on these trucks not the backing plate. You can see it in the old drum. If you look close there is a knockout in the new drum.

10-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#14
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build Just got the trailing arms back from the shop. I had an excuse to buy a new tool too! Picked up a grinder to smooth things out a little bit before painting them. Rustoleum red primer (2 coats) Eastwood's Chassis Black (Satin, 2 coats) Here is a pic. of the rear axle. After I'm done with the trailing arms...this is next in line for paint.

10-10-2007, 05:17 PM	#15
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build Picked up the shocks today...Rancho 9000XL's. Can't comment on the ride yet I should have the back of the truck back together in a couple of weeks and will take pics of everything put back together Last edited by Sequoyah; 10-10-2007 at 05:22 PM. Reason: forgot something...

10-25-2007, 07:52 PM	#16
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build o.k. I took a wire wheel to the rear axle today prepping it for paint...once it's clean is the primer gonna stick or should I rough it up a little bit more i.e. 80-100 grit sandpaper. The housing cleaned up well, but it ended up shinier than I thought it would.

02-24-2013, 02:30 AM	#17
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build update your build brother. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

03-06-2013, 09:34 PM	#19
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: 1969 C-10 southwest thread build AGREED! I should be rollin by then. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)



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