1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**loudchevy** · 12-18-2024, 12:43 PM

Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place.

Good progress.

**pjmoreland** · 12-18-2024, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by loudchevy

Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place.

Good progress.

It's definitely going to be awkward dealing with that welding blanket.

**pjmoreland** · 12-19-2024, 01:45 AM

Patched the rust in the dash this evening. I have lots of grinding to do now.

**pjmoreland** · 12-19-2024, 01:47 AM

Also applied some sealant to the upper corners of the windshield gasket.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-19-2024, 02:13 PM

Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled.

**pjmoreland** · 12-19-2024, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled.

Yep! I won't have to put much effort into cleaning up the concealed welds other than grinding them flat.

**pjmoreland** · 12-20-2024, 11:56 PM

Smoothed out the welds on the dash. Also filled several random holes that had been drilled in the floor and kickpanels. Also installed the driver side door seal.

**57taskforce** · 12-21-2024, 01:19 AM

Excellent progress!

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Excellent progress!

Thank you. That dash ended up taking way more time than I thought it would.

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 06:24 PM

It was raining this morning, and then it stopped. I took that opportunity to work on replacing the rear window. About the time I got the old window out, it started raining pretty good. I was committed at that point. Got soaked, but the window is in. So long to the "WILD" decals.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-21-2024, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

It was raining this morning, and then it stopped. I took that opportunity to work on replacing the rear window. About the time I got the old window out, it started raining pretty good. I was committed at that point. Got soaked, but the window is in. So long to the "WILD" decals.

Don't like sliders?
Nice install.

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Don't like sliders?
Nice install.

I don't like old leaky sliders.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-22-2024, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I don't like old leaky sliders.

Never ran with one. I do have a Sliding Back Window in a shed that a union brother gave me. The lock is busted off, though.
Seemed like a good idea when I had a big German Shepherd that was truck bed savvy. He could have been trained to hop inside at a couple of knocks on the back window.
But no dog now. Won't fit a Suburban or a Blazer, and I like the leakproof stock [for 56 years] back window I have.

**pjmoreland** · 12-22-2024, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Never ran with one. I do have a Sliding Back Window in a shed that a union brother gave me. The lock is busted off, though.
Seemed like a good idea when I had a big German Shepherd that was truck bed savvy. He could have been trained to hop inside at a couple of knocks on the back window.
But no dog now. Won't fit a Suburban or a Blazer, and I like the leakproof stock [for 56 years] back window I have.

I suppose it could be nice for getting some air flow going on a hot day. When I was a kid, I rode in the back of a truck once that had a camper shell on it that had a slider, and the cab had a slider, so we could communicate with the people up front.

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 09:08 PM

Painted some brake parts.

**loudchevy** · 12-23-2024, 09:44 AM

I'm with you on the leaky sliders. Pretty sure the one on my truck caused all the rust I replaced on the bottom rail of the rear window. I'll be doing a single piece of glass like yourself.

Where did you get the glass and seal from?

**pjmoreland** · 12-23-2024, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by loudchevy

I'm with you on the leaky sliders. Pretty sure the one on my truck caused all the rust I replaced on the bottom rail of the rear window. I'll be doing a single piece of glass like yourself.

Where did you get the glass and seal from?

The glass is a used original I got locally. It's Soft-Ray tinted. My plan is to replace the door windows with Soft-Ray as well. All I have found at this point is one of the large door windows, so I'm still on the hunt for the other windows.

The rear window seal is Precision brand from gmcpauls.com

**396ci** · 12-24-2024, 09:54 AM

i have a bunch of door glass you can go through.

**pjmoreland** · 12-24-2024, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

i have a bunch of door glass you can go through.

Sweet. I may end up getting them from Bill of he is ok with disassembling some doors he has. If that doesn't work out, then I'll plan a trip to see you.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-24-2024, 04:55 PM

Hey Pat and Everybody -- Merry Christmas.

**pjmoreland** · 12-24-2024, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Hey Pat and Everybody -- Merry Christmas.

Thank you, Brian. Merry Christmas to you,, too.

**pjmoreland** · 12-30-2024, 10:12 PM

Working on my truck outside is inconvenient this time of year, so I'm going to focus on tasks that will allow me to roll it into the garage. It is parked on a slope right now, and I'm afraid to try moving it without brakes. I'm going to get the brakes working so I can have my daughter sit in the truck and steer while I push it around.

This evening I removed the hard brake lines and fuel lines from the frame. I will be replacing them with new stainless lines.

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-31-2024, 08:21 AM

Hey Pat,
Are buying prebent lines or making up your own ?
Gary

**pjmoreland** · 12-31-2024, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Hey Pat,
Are buying prebent lines or making up your own ?
Gary

I bought pre-bent lines.

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-31-2024, 04:22 PM

That should make it easier. I bent all mine, and stainless is unforgiving. If you make a mistake on your last bend or forget to put the flare nut on before flaring it's back to square one!!! Ask me how I know..... 😂...

12-18-2024, 12:43 PM	#1
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 413	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place. Good progress. __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed

12-19-2024, 01:45 AM	#3
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,267	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Patched the rust in the dash this evening. I have lots of grinding to do now. Attached Images

12-19-2024, 01:47 AM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,267	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Also applied some sealant to the upper corners of the windshield gasket. Attached Images

12-19-2024, 02:13 PM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,127	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-20-2024, 11:56 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,267	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Smoothed out the welds on the dash. Also filled several random holes that had been drilled in the floor and kickpanels. Also installed the driver side door seal. Attached Images

12-21-2024, 01:19 AM	#8
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,593	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Excellent progress! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

12-21-2024, 06:24 PM	#10
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,267	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy It was raining this morning, and then it stopped. I took that opportunity to work on replacing the rear window. About the time I got the old window out, it started raining pretty good. I was committed at that point. Got soaked, but the window is in. So long to the "WILD" decals. Attached Images

12-21-2024, 09:08 PM	#15
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,267	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Painted some brake parts. Attached Images

12-23-2024, 09:44 AM	#16
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 413	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I'm with you on the leaky sliders. Pretty sure the one on my truck caused all the rust I replaced on the bottom rail of the rear window. I'll be doing a single piece of glass like yourself. Where did you get the glass and seal from? __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed

12-24-2024, 09:54 AM	#18
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 818	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy i have a bunch of door glass you can go through. __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

12-24-2024, 04:55 PM	#20
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,631	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Hey Pat and Everybody -- Merry Christmas. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-30-2024, 10:12 PM	#22
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,267	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Working on my truck outside is inconvenient this time of year, so I'm going to focus on tasks that will allow me to roll it into the garage. It is parked on a slope right now, and I'm afraid to try moving it without brakes. I'm going to get the brakes working so I can have my daughter sit in the truck and steer while I push it around. This evening I removed the hard brake lines and fuel lines from the frame. I will be replacing them with new stainless lines. Attached Images

12-31-2024, 08:21 AM	#23
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,871	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Hey Pat, Are buying prebent lines or making up your own ? Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-31-2024, 04:22 PM	#25
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,871	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy That should make it easier. I bent all mine, and stainless is unforgiving. If you make a mistake on your last bend or forget to put the flare nut on before flaring it's back to square one!!! Ask me how I know..... 😂... __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

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