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07-18-2012, 06:36 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Rio Rico, AZ
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69 C10 The Analog Truck
I have some ideas of where I'd like to go with this truck...but know that those ideas will change. For now, I just want it to run properly.
I'm a little behind the curve on starting the build thread, so I'll try to do a recap of what's happened in the past 14 days! I purchased the 1969 C10 Custom long bed from a custom hot rod shop. It was their shop truck. They'd supposedly purchased it from a customer some years past, and while it belonged to the customer they rebuilt the motor and transmission. The truck has:
The truck was drivable, but had no spare tire. So the first order of business was picking up a spare. Then, I filled it up with gas and drove home 65 miles. No problems. Rode smooth, had good power, braking was straight and strong. A few problems I noticed were: Engine and Tranny leaks Engine temp gauge inoperable Oil pressure gauge very erratic Aux tank was disconnected and reportedly rusty Fenders rattled and rubbed like crazy First order of business after changing the oil was to install a temp gauge. It soon became apparent that there either wasn't a thermostat or it was stuck. Turns out it was stuck open, so I replaced it with a high-flow 180* thermostat. While I was at it I flushed the tank and bought a new lower radiator hose. Flushing exposed a leak. Here's what I ordered. While pulling the radiator I found these pliers, which are excellent quality, my new favorites and go to pliers: Then I replaced the glove box and tore the cheap, inoperable stereo out. Two days later I decided to remove the glove box to inspect what was causing the blower motor not to work, making the box real dirty. I use the GPS to see how fast I'm going so I can properly read the speedometer. In order to use the GPS I had to get the lighter working...just an unhooked wire, one of many I found that got quite a few things working! How cool is that? I still have a leak somewhere from the transmission and one from the motor. I spent about $6.00 at the car wash degreasing the motor, transmission, bed, and basically everything except what is normally washed at the car wash! Then I installed an oil pressure gauge only to find that the plug in block (made of brass) is in rough shape...I'm very worried about it breaking off causing me a real problem. I was able to piece together some brass fittings and rig up a sending unit with the help of a very experienced parts man at Merle's (he also had the same problem on his 69 C10). I noticed the pressure was lower than desired, so I changed the oil again throwing in 15-40 and now the pressure is much better. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how long the fitting is going to hold...I started leaking again yesterday! The truck has some front end damage and a little rocker pan rust, this is the worst of the rust: The cowl was also creased, but the seller threw in a replacement cowl for me. I replaced it along with the gasket, threw it all on there and threw some primer on it. The truck has been repainted, poorly, so I don't feel bad about messing up the existing paint. Plus, the replacement fender was unprimered and needed to be protected. Now I cycle a lot, ride several large group centuries a year. So I added this bad boy: Then threw in the bike: The bike cost considerably more than the truck! And just now, as I'm typing, the UPS truck shows up with this jewel: The contents of the box and their application will be the next post. |
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