1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy - Page 16 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · 01-20-2025, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

As much as I detest Inl**e T**e, they seem to carry the right parking brake cables for these trucks.

I was tempted to order their intermediate cable, but they don't publish the length. I'll send them a message to see if they will share that information with me.

**pjmoreland** · 01-21-2025, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

As much as I detest Inl**e T**e, they seem to carry the right parking brake cables for these trucks.

They said the length of their IN4434 intermediate parking brake cable is about 64", which is what I need for my truck. I will order one if the Raybestos/Ford one I ordered doesn't work out.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-21-2025, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

They said the length of their IN4434 intermediate parking brake cable is about 64", which is what I need for my truck. I will order one if the Raybestos/Ford one I ordered doesn't work out.

The cables I purchased from them were very good.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-21-2025, 09:34 PM

I had to rebuild the Toggle Release Box. It wouldn't retract smartly.
[A Symptom that presented prior to the cable parting.]
Degreased, blasted old paint and rust off. Replaced the inside springs. LockDoc had the little Spring inside the box, and Mel at Classic Heartbeat had the Spring-with-hook that pulls tension on the underside threaded rod. Firewall Grommet fell apart, got a new one from LMC.
Sprayed the box satin black, lubed wear points, and reassembled it.

**pjmoreland** · 01-23-2025, 01:09 AM

Cleaned up and painted the engine crossmember this evening. Removed some nuts that were booger welded to the engine perches. Also painted some other little parts.

**pjmoreland** · 01-24-2025, 11:18 PM

Received the F-250 parking brake cable this evening. It came with some hooks attached to the ends that came off with a little tapping. This cable is supposed to be 64-7/8" long, but it's actually 65-1/4". It went on alright, although the adjuster has only about an inch of adjustment left now. The parking brake is functional and firm now, so I'm content. The Inline Tube cable at 64" would be just right.

**pjmoreland** · 01-24-2025, 11:19 PM

And here's the parking brake pedal with the brake engaged.

**loudchevy** · 01-27-2025, 10:20 AM

I love your steady progress! Great work.

**pjmoreland** · 01-27-2025, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by loudchevy

I love your steady progress! Great work.

I've been traveling for work lately, so progress has slowed. I'm anxious to get back to it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-27-2025, 12:26 PM

Looks nice, great job.

**pjmoreland** · 01-27-2025, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks nice, great job.

Thank you

**pjmoreland** · 01-31-2025, 02:20 AM

Got the truck down on all four wheels for the first time in a while. My wife and daughter helped me push it into the garage. Rain is in the forecast for the next several days, so it will be much easier to work on the truck having it inside.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-31-2025, 09:17 AM

That truck is looking tall and proud once again.

**pjmoreland** · 01-31-2025, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

That truck is looking tall and proud once again.

Yep. It looks pretty good in the dark

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-31-2025, 05:35 PM

It looks a lot better than when you brought it home.

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-31-2025, 05:58 PM

That's going to be a Great, Fun, Driver when your done with it !!!!
You'll get to enjoy the crap out of it, more than any damn show truck ...
Just drive it, use it and enjoy !!! And you saved it ....

**pjmoreland** · 01-31-2025, 06:16 PM

Thanks, guys. I do plan on driving it a lot. I'm really looking forward to it

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 09:50 PM

It's been raining all day, but since my truck is inside now, I've been able to work on it.

This truck was riddled with little holes drilled in it in all kinds of places. I welded up two holes in the firewall that I hadn't noticed previously. I also welded up six holes in the passenger kick panel.

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 09:53 PM

I also sanded the dash, wire wheeled the cab floor, and taped it all off in preparation for paint. I sprayed the dash the correct shade of green. While I had the green paint out, I cleaned up and sprayed the portion of the glovebox door that's under the hinge. It was all rusty there.

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 09:56 PM

I also removed the high hump in preparation for installing the NV4500 transmission. Used a windshield removal tool to cut the seam sealer.

The last task for the day will be to spray the rest of the floor black once the primer dries.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · Yesterday, 11:16 PM

Don't let the Raccoon get jealous. Sometimes fussing over one will get the other to throw a gripe just for attention...

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Don't let the Raccoon get jealous. Sometimes fussing over one will get the other to throw a gripe just for attention...

Definitely a possibility

**1970cstblazer** · Today, 08:17 AM

Dash /kick panels came out great

**pjmoreland** · Today, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Dash /kick panels came out great

Thank you

01-21-2025, 09:34 PM	#379
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,565	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I had to rebuild the Toggle Release Box. It wouldn't retract smartly. [A Symptom that presented prior to the cable parting.] Degreased, blasted old paint and rust off. Replaced the inside springs. LockDoc had the little Spring inside the box, and Mel at Classic Heartbeat had the Spring-with-hook that pulls tension on the underside threaded rod. Firewall Grommet fell apart, got a new one from LMC. Sprayed the box satin black, lubed wear points, and reassembled it. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 01-21-2025 at 09:43 PM.

01-23-2025, 01:09 AM	#380
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Cleaned up and painted the engine crossmember this evening. Removed some nuts that were booger welded to the engine perches. Also painted some other little parts. Attached Images

01-24-2025, 11:18 PM	#381
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Received the F-250 parking brake cable this evening. It came with some hooks attached to the ends that came off with a little tapping. This cable is supposed to be 64-7/8" long, but it's actually 65-1/4". It went on alright, although the adjuster has only about an inch of adjustment left now. The parking brake is functional and firm now, so I'm content. The Inline Tube cable at 64" would be just right. Attached Images

01-24-2025, 11:19 PM	#382
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy And here's the parking brake pedal with the brake engaged. Attached Images

01-27-2025, 10:20 AM	#383
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 346	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I love your steady progress! Great work. __________________ 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

01-27-2025, 12:26 PM	#385
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,285	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Looks nice, great job. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-31-2025, 02:20 AM	#387
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Got the truck down on all four wheels for the first time in a while. My wife and daughter helped me push it into the garage. Rain is in the forecast for the next several days, so it will be much easier to work on the truck having it inside. Attached Images

01-31-2025, 09:17 AM	#388
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,965	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy That truck is looking tall and proud once again. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 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.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK 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, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

01-31-2025, 05:35 PM	#390
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,285	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy It looks a lot better than when you brought it home. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-31-2025, 05:58 PM	#391
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,865	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy That's going to be a Great, Fun, Driver when your done with it !!!! You'll get to enjoy the crap out of it, more than any damn show truck ... Just drive it, use it and enjoy !!! And you saved it .... __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

01-31-2025, 06:16 PM	#392
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Thanks, guys. I do plan on driving it a lot. I'm really looking forward to it

Yesterday, 09:50 PM	#393
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy It's been raining all day, but since my truck is inside now, I've been able to work on it. This truck was riddled with little holes drilled in it in all kinds of places. I welded up two holes in the firewall that I hadn't noticed previously. I also welded up six holes in the passenger kick panel. Attached Images

Yesterday, 09:53 PM	#394
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I also sanded the dash, wire wheeled the cab floor, and taped it all off in preparation for paint. I sprayed the dash the correct shade of green. While I had the green paint out, I cleaned up and sprayed the portion of the glovebox door that's under the hinge. It was all rusty there. Attached Images

Yesterday, 09:56 PM	#395
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,084	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I also removed the high hump in preparation for installing the NV4500 transmission. Used a windshield removal tool to cut the seam sealer. The last task for the day will be to spray the rest of the floor black once the primer dries. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; Yesterday at 10:11 PM.

Yesterday, 11:16 PM	#396
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,565	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Don't let the Raccoon get jealous. Sometimes fussing over one will get the other to throw a gripe just for attention... __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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Today, 08:17 AM	#398
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,965	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Dash /kick panels came out great __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 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.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK 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, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

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