Project "Hulk Jr"

[First c10]

One picture at a time from my iPhone.

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Close up of the driver front leaf spring perch bolts.

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After I got the floor cleaned up. And tools wipped off. I through on the brake booster and master cylinder to see how I am going f to run the lines. Damn it sticks out a long ways. Atleast from before. Lol.
Oh and I hung the new front brake lines for the GM 10bolt.

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Got the Rancho add a leaf installed it really stiffened up the leaf pack. See the picture of the stock spring and the spring with the add a leaf and the bottom spring removed.
This is the first add a leaf with the leaf brackets. Do I fold them down?

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A picture of the driver side spring installed. I also drilled the holes for the captain fab power steering bracket.

[swamp rat]

7/16 is the correct diameter for the rivet then? was wondering if so.

I haven't removed any of them yet, I have some slightly wandering steering even after a front end rebuild and a rebuilt steering box from a local parts store about 6 years ago, I asked a front end guy about it and he had me rock the steering wheel while he looked, he said told i had slightly loose rivets on my front spring mount, I haven't seen the movement myself yet, replacing the rivets is on my list if things i need to do eventually.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

7/16 is the correct diameter for the rivet then? was wondering if so.

I haven't removed any of them yet, I have some slightly wandering steering even after a front end rebuild and a rebuilt steering box from a local parts store about 6 years ago, I asked a front end guy about it and he had me rock the steering wheel while he looked, he said told i had slightly loose rivets on my front spring mount, I haven't seen the movement myself yet, replacing the rivets is on my list if things i need to do eventually.

Yes 7/16 is just a little bit bigger so you will have to drill them out. I used flat washers and top lock nuts in grade 8.

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Thought I would try the Eastwood flat black rust encapsulater brushed it on. Not bad.

[Nitis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

7/16 is the correct diameter for the rivet then? was wondering if so.

I haven't removed any of them yet, I have some slightly wandering steering even after a front end rebuild and a rebuilt steering box from a local parts store about 6 years ago, I asked a front end guy about it and he had me rock the steering wheel while he looked, he said told i had slightly loose rivets on my front spring mount, I haven't seen the movement myself yet, replacing the rivets is on my list if things i need to do eventually.

I have the same issue on mine right now

I can really feel it on some right turns the steering wheel almost feels like it skips!

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I hope I don't have that problem. It's tough when you have replaced the old parts with new and still have problems. I am converting to the newer style steering components.
Heck I have down it to both trucks. This one will be the test as it will be up and running first.

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I bet I spent 12 hours on the truck today. I got the front of the frame and firewall completely painted. I bent up all the brake lines and installed the brake booster. Installed the power steering gear box, steering column and mid shaft. Got the bezels cleaned up and switched over I didn't get it installed yet as I wired up the new brake switch, drilled a new hole in the pedal. Wired up the neutral safety switch, brake light switch, reverse lights and tc lock up is ready to go. I also replaced the heater control that was black with a good silver one I got front the parts truck before I sold it. The black one had been rebuilt with the cheap levers very flimsy. The silver one is all original. I also took the cables and readjusted them and lubed them up. They work good I just hope the fan switch works.

I feel like I spent all this time and didn't get a lot done. This stuff is tedious. But after typing it looks like a lot got accomplished today. I will post a few picture later.

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Picture of the front frame painted up.

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Steering box view

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Steering column installed. Any idea what steering wheel would look good in this truck?

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Replaced heater control. Just not sure about the fan switch but everything is adjusted and ready to go.

[7dee2]

Looking good great progress Scott! What does the boy say about the steering wheel seeing as he gets to look at it?

IMO, I'm old school fart and prefer the 3 spoke Chevelle wheel (slated for both my current project trucks) but have ran the Vega, Camaro, Chevelle 4 spoke wheel more often over the years. My old C30 daily is sporting the similar but later truck 4 spoke since I had it already and couldn't stand the boy racer wheel it came with which a buddy was glad to take off my hands for free!

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Well he likes the 14" aluminum 3 spoke. This is what his brother has in his 70 c10.
That is why I asked the question. I wanted to know what others think that have been keeping track of my build thread.

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This is my sons senior pictures. This is the first truck we rebuilt everything but paint and body work.
I like the picture because it has all the stuff he's into.
Hotrods/trucks
Motorcycles
Guns(California State Champion trap shooter)
Fishing(bass)

Just all around outdoorsman.
He will be attending University of Montana Western in the fall.

Proud dad moment.

[skyjgmc]

Congrats to your son attending Western. Im from Montana (Helena) and this is the perfect state for an outdoorsman. Enjoying following along with these father son project build.

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Thanks sky. I actually can't wait to retire as I am out of this state. We have family outside Missoula. Stephenville actually. Great state love the blue sky!!!!


I did have to add a vent line back to the fuel tank for the fitech injection command center. Probably could have save a few $$$ by custom configuring a I tank fuel pump. But decided I don't really have time. I am going to run the vent and fuel line 100 steel no hose(well maybe right at the command center connections.

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Close up of the fuel sending unit

[7dee2]

Nice work Scott and you should be proud for raising some fine young men!

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Thank you Brett, I tell everyone my job as a parent is to set them up for success and its up to them to make the right decisions as adults. So far working pretty good. lol!

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I got the vent line soldered up in the sendeing unit on the fuel tank. I ran it into the same grommet in the floor. I did wrap it in a peice of rubber so not to touch the tank but took the picture before.

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Got the axle under the frame. The 90 axle under a 68 frame fit great. Just need to get it painted. I was not going to but now it looks old under there.