Going Simple

[JFraemohs]

Alright fellas, a little back round, I bought the truck in November 2006 a week after my return from my first deployment to Iraq. After I purchased the truck I started to realize that it is not as nice as I thought. I'll just say I have found wood screws in just about every area of the truck. Since I was 12 the 64-66 C10's have been my dream vehicle.

When I first got it I lowered 3" all around, and put new wheels and tires. It has a old 383 and th400.

As for my plans Im going to keep it real simple, no power brakes, no power steering, no heat, no ac (my wife does not like that one) disc brakes in the front, lowered with 2"coils and 2.5 spindles, in the back it will be 3" coils and 2" blocks. Stock bumpers, trim, grille etc all chrome, paint is going to be silver with top half of cab white. bed will be oak and stips and rest of bed will be rhino lined. 355 or 383 crate, engine compartment will be all back. interior will be all back, with buckets. All fasteners, bushings and mounts will be replaced. Thats pretty much it.

Pic 1: how it sat a few months ago

Pic 2: how the truck sits now (08 JULY 10)

I do have a couple questions, what is the best way to brake rivets, where can I go to press out the lower ball joints, in what situation would i have to replace the upper and/or lower a arm shafts, and has any one delt with POL front disc brake kits?

[Rich 5150 69]

Two ways , four inch grinder, grind the heads off and center punch them out, (easiest) or pneumatic air chisel.

[bubba327]

Sweet project !!
I found it was easiest to grind off the heads then use a BFH and punch or an air chisel with a punch point.
I did drill a couple of them out that I could not reach with a grinder.
Any machine shop or welding shop with a arbor press can pop out the bottom ball joint and press in the new one. Check the control arm bushings while you have it apart.
I used CPP for my spindles and rotors . I changed the front crossmember from a 71 and wanted to stay 6 lug wheels . I have bought other things from POL before and always had good service.

Thank you for your service to our country

[JFraemohs]

Thanks guys, looks like Ill stop by harbor frieght and get me a grinder. Im going to start cleaning up the frame and a arms and preping them for some chassis paint today, Ill be sure to post some pictures when Im done.

[VA72C10]

cool truck and thank you for your service!