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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2010, 03:56 PM

Well this is the official build thread for my wife's 69 K10. Unfortuanately I am building this to sell because we have a baby on the way. here are a few before pics.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2010, 03:58 PM

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2010, 04:22 PM

It is pretty rough. Here is my plan: I'm going to take it apart and replace the axles with some from a 72 blazer. This way it will have open knuckle disc front and the rear end in this truck is about shot. I'm going to install new poly body bushings and leaf spring bushings. I will leave the 4" lift on it and find some 33's and ditch the 35's it has now and will not hack the fenders so large tires will fit. I have a 4 speed and a NP205 to replace the current rockwell tcase set up. I plan on leaving the original 2 piece rear drive shaft and I will have to replace the front shaft. I'm going to re-seal the 350 that is in it and switch from points to HEI. I have a new clutch for it already as well. I plan to paint the complete frame and powertrain before the body goes on.

For the body: I have a decent box I just purchased that only needs some dents taken care of. I have 2 decent doors I purchased from Randy, the hood is usable, I think, and I have 2 decent fenders. I have a few 71-72 grill shells and inners that I can use. I need to find a radiator support and I'd like to find a decent cab. I currently have an a/c cab but it needs typical things replaced. I have located a cab locally but I need to go see if it is worht what he is asking. I know if I can buy a nicer cab then that will help this project a long greatly. Luckily I have found a donor truck for all the A/C stuff I'll need. I also plan on turning this into a cheyenne super without tilt and tach, unless I run into a money tree.

I've talked with the wife and I think I'm going to paint it orange and white. But if things are too tight it will be primer.

The goal here is to have it done and drive it to the All truck nationals the weekend of September 10th-12th. It is going to be a crazy 8 1/2 weeks.

my67chevytruck · 07-15-2010, 11:30 PM

Crazy schedule for sure. Where's the progress Ryan?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-15-2010, 11:34 PM

I have no real progress pics yet. Right now I have 2 ford cummins conversions clogging up the shop and one of my own needing work. Hoepfully I can get working on parts of this 69 soon.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2010, 03:18 PM

This weekend I went to Randy's house and picked up a few parts for this truck. I got another multi-gauge cluster, a set of black seat belts, a pretty nice 71-2 inner grill, and some chrome bumper gaurds. Thanks again Randy! Hopefully this week I will start the repairs on the fenders to get this project rolling.

propanemudtruck · 07-27-2010, 11:57 AM

Probably not as profitable, but I'd buy it the way it is if you can wait until next spring...

That's our trip out west plans, go find a truck to buy and have a honeymoon on the way after 3 years married in a couple months...

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2010, 02:59 PM

If you let me know when you're coming, I'll help you locate a project to purchase. There are a few sitting around here and there.

propanemudtruck · 07-27-2010, 04:36 PM

I'll take you up on that offer in the spring

What does a decent truck like that go for in your area, considering I don't care about the drivetrain condition, wheels/tires... A range is fine

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2010, 05:29 PM

I paid $800 for this turd and then sunk about $400 more into it before I ever got it home.

propanemudtruck · 07-28-2010, 11:17 AM

So lucky.... can't find one not rusted out for less than 3500 or so to start...

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-25-2010, 12:23 AM

This truck is for sale now the way it sits until I ever get time to work on it. See the parts section if interested. Thanks Ryan.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-26-2010, 11:20 PM

There won't be anymore progress on this old truck. I sold it and it went to Texas.

07-14-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	1969 K10 Project Well this is the official build thread for my wife's 69 K10. Unfortuanately I am building this to sell because we have a baby on the way. here are a few before pics. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-14-2010, 03:58 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-14-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project It is pretty rough. Here is my plan: I'm going to take it apart and replace the axles with some from a 72 blazer. This way it will have open knuckle disc front and the rear end in this truck is about shot. I'm going to install new poly body bushings and leaf spring bushings. I will leave the 4" lift on it and find some 33's and ditch the 35's it has now and will not hack the fenders so large tires will fit. I have a 4 speed and a NP205 to replace the current rockwell tcase set up. I plan on leaving the original 2 piece rear drive shaft and I will have to replace the front shaft. I'm going to re-seal the 350 that is in it and switch from points to HEI. I have a new clutch for it already as well. I plan to paint the complete frame and powertrain before the body goes on. For the body: I have a decent box I just purchased that only needs some dents taken care of. I have 2 decent doors I purchased from Randy, the hood is usable, I think, and I have 2 decent fenders. I have a few 71-72 grill shells and inners that I can use. I need to find a radiator support and I'd like to find a decent cab. I currently have an a/c cab but it needs typical things replaced. I have located a cab locally but I need to go see if it is worht what he is asking. I know if I can buy a nicer cab then that will help this project a long greatly. Luckily I have found a donor truck for all the A/C stuff I'll need. I also plan on turning this into a cheyenne super without tilt and tach, unless I run into a money tree. I've talked with the wife and I think I'm going to paint it orange and white. But if things are too tight it will be primer. The goal here is to have it done and drive it to the All truck nationals the weekend of September 10th-12th. It is going to be a crazy 8 1/2 weeks. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 07-14-2010 at 04:23 PM.

07-15-2010, 11:30 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1969 K10 Project Crazy schedule for sure. Where's the progress Ryan? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-15-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project I have no real progress pics yet. Right now I have 2 ford cummins conversions clogging up the shop and one of my own needing work. Hoepfully I can get working on parts of this 69 soon. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-26-2010, 03:18 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project This weekend I went to Randy's house and picked up a few parts for this truck. I got another multi-gauge cluster, a set of black seat belts, a pretty nice 71-2 inner grill, and some chrome bumper gaurds. Thanks again Randy! Hopefully this week I will start the repairs on the fenders to get this project rolling. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2010, 11:57 AM	#7
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1969 K10 Project Probably not as profitable, but I'd buy it the way it is if you can wait until next spring... That's our trip out west plans, go find a truck to buy and have a honeymoon on the way after 3 years married in a couple months... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

07-27-2010, 02:59 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project If you let me know when you're coming, I'll help you locate a project to purchase. There are a few sitting around here and there. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2010, 04:36 PM	#9
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1969 K10 Project I'll take you up on that offer in the spring What does a decent truck like that go for in your area, considering I don't care about the drivetrain condition, wheels/tires... A range is fine __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

07-27-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project I paid $800 for this turd and then sunk about $400 more into it before I ever got it home. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-28-2010, 11:17 AM	#11
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1969 K10 Project So lucky.... can't find one not rusted out for less than 3500 or so to start... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

08-25-2010, 12:23 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project This truck is for sale now the way it sits until I ever get time to work on it. See the parts section if interested. Thanks Ryan. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-26-2010, 11:20 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1969 K10 Project There won't be anymore progress on this old truck. I sold it and it went to Texas. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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