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Tamper · 12-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Hello. I have an 82 3/4 ton with an 86 front clip. It has a 350 with a 4 speed NP-208 xfer case. Im planning on taking the lift off it. The p.o. put 4 inch lift blocks on the rear and re-arched the front springs and put blocks under the front! So its going to go back to stock and I am going to set it up as my welding truck. I am going to have a lot of questions as I have owned all fords until this. But what where the stock size blocks on the rear end? Im sure I will have alot more questions as I progess. Oh and I have named the truck ol' whitey. Now on to the pics.

Mr79C10 · 12-24-2008, 02:02 PM

from Jacksonville FloorIduh

Plenty of people here on the board will be more then happy to help.

Square84 · 12-24-2008, 02:13 PM

welcome from texas, nice rig

vern350 · 12-24-2008, 02:16 PM

Good move and nice rig!

**old Rusty C10** · 12-24-2008, 06:16 PM

welcome from nooo yawk!

James McClure · 12-24-2008, 06:38 PM

Tamper, welcome aboard!! As to your question, there were no blocks installed from the factory. Spring rides directly on the axel perch with a thin plastic plate between the spring and the perch 1\16" at max. Don't worry about replacing it, as most leave it out when changing springs. jim

cjracing15 · 12-24-2008, 07:13 PM

From West Tennessee! I have a 86 swb K-10 and love it.
Oh and I am glad you decided to come over to the chevy side

.

Merry Christmas..

Tamper · 12-24-2008, 07:18 PM

Thanks guys for the reply. I figured that an older chevy like this with only 2 rust holes the size of silver dollars was decent. Heck the frame still is black. It needs a carb, and as you all could see a drivers side fender. Just finding one in Ohio that has little rust, is going to be a challenge. And thanks I didnt know if chevy put blocks on the rear or not from the factory. I just need to find another set of springs (I got a couple broken ones), and a set of front springs to get the arch out of it. But hopefully I will have good luck with it. Thanks again,
Tamper

smashingchuck · 12-24-2008, 09:17 PM

why not just shave the rear block down so it sits level with the front reached springs? You wouldn't want to be accused of having a stock rig, would you?

Tamper · 12-25-2008, 12:29 AM

Well I want to have this as a work truck, so sitting lower would be a little better. ANd as to having a stock truck...hey its got after market wheels..lol. But I do know I will have an after market grill and I need to do something about the brakes, there weak. There was water in the back part of the resivor, so maybe I just need to bleed them out. And I need to figure out the oil pressure. At idle its running just a little over 5 psi, at wot its at 25, I was told thats a little low, so I dont know. Other then that there aint nothing wrong with this truck. Oh wait a minute, I only have one headlight..lol.

84 400 · 12-25-2008, 01:16 AM

Welcome from NH
Nice start you got there.

dammitmitchell · 12-25-2008, 01:29 AM

if you are gonna be using it as a welding rig i wouldnt use blocks
i would use a add a leaf.
then use a small block below it for leveling purposes..

good luck dude

lvschevytrucks · 12-25-2008, 03:16 PM

Welcome From South Carolina......and welcome to Chevy Fever.....hope you catch a good does of it......once you have it, you never get rid of it!!!!

72BlckButy · 12-25-2008, 03:18 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking project!

Tamper · 12-26-2008, 11:01 AM

Thanks guys. What I am planning on doing is finding me some camper speacial springs and put add a leaf on them, along with some timbrens. that should help out with the weight. I just need it to warm up outside so I can work on it. lol. I hate not having a garage.

12-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#1
Tamper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Beallsville Ohio Posts: 10	Hello all and some pics Hello. I have an 82 3/4 ton with an 86 front clip. It has a 350 with a 4 speed NP-208 xfer case. Im planning on taking the lift off it. The p.o. put 4 inch lift blocks on the rear and re-arched the front springs and put blocks under the front! So its going to go back to stock and I am going to set it up as my welding truck. I am going to have a lot of questions as I have owned all fords until this. But what where the stock size blocks on the rear end? Im sure I will have alot more questions as I progess. Oh and I have named the truck ol' whitey. Now on to the pics. Attached Images

12-24-2008, 02:02 PM	#2
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12-24-2008, 02:13 PM	#3
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Hello all and some pics welcome from texas, nice rig __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

12-24-2008, 02:16 PM	#4
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Hello all and some pics Good move and nice rig!

12-24-2008, 06:16 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Hello all and some pics welcome from nooo yawk! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-24-2008, 06:38 PM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Hello all and some pics Tamper, welcome aboard!! As to your question, there were no blocks installed from the factory. Spring rides directly on the axel perch with a thin plastic plate between the spring and the perch 1\16" at max. Don't worry about replacing it, as most leave it out when changing springs. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

12-24-2008, 07:13 PM	#7
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: Hello all and some pics From West Tennessee! I have a 86 swb K-10 and love it. Oh and I am glad you decided to come over to the chevy side. Merry Christmas.. __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck Last edited by cjracing15; 12-24-2008 at 07:17 PM.

12-24-2008, 07:18 PM	#8
Tamper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Beallsville Ohio Posts: 10	Re: Hello all and some pics Thanks guys for the reply. I figured that an older chevy like this with only 2 rust holes the size of silver dollars was decent. Heck the frame still is black. It needs a carb, and as you all could see a drivers side fender. Just finding one in Ohio that has little rust, is going to be a challenge. And thanks I didnt know if chevy put blocks on the rear or not from the factory. I just need to find another set of springs (I got a couple broken ones), and a set of front springs to get the arch out of it. But hopefully I will have good luck with it. Thanks again, Tamper

12-24-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Hello all and some pics why not just shave the rear block down so it sits level with the front reached springs? You wouldn't want to be accused of having a stock rig, would you? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 12-24-2008 at 09:17 PM.

12-25-2008, 12:29 AM	#10
Tamper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Beallsville Ohio Posts: 10	Re: Hello all and some pics Well I want to have this as a work truck, so sitting lower would be a little better. ANd as to having a stock truck...hey its got after market wheels..lol. But I do know I will have an after market grill and I need to do something about the brakes, there weak. There was water in the back part of the resivor, so maybe I just need to bleed them out. And I need to figure out the oil pressure. At idle its running just a little over 5 psi, at wot its at 25, I was told thats a little low, so I dont know. Other then that there aint nothing wrong with this truck. Oh wait a minute, I only have one headlight..lol.

12-25-2008, 01:16 AM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Hello all and some pics Welcome from NH Nice start you got there. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-25-2008, 01:29 AM	#12
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Hello all and some pics if you are gonna be using it as a welding rig i wouldnt use blocks i would use a add a leaf. then use a small block below it for leveling purposes.. good luck dude __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

12-25-2008, 03:16 PM	#13
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: Hello all and some pics Welcome From South Carolina......and welcome to Chevy Fever.....hope you catch a good does of it......once you have it, you never get rid of it!!!!

12-25-2008, 03:18 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello all and some pics to the board from Mid-MO!!! Great looking project! __________________ -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)

12-26-2008, 11:01 AM	#15
Tamper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Beallsville Ohio Posts: 10	Re: Hello all and some pics Thanks guys. What I am planning on doing is finding me some camper speacial springs and put add a leaf on them, along with some timbrens. that should help out with the weight. I just need it to warm up outside so I can work on it. lol. I hate not having a garage.



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