My 72 C20 Project

[johnscab]

Nice! Looking really clean. Is that a dana rear? Did you do anything to the motor? I had to rebuild mine due to a oil smoke and gaskets being petrified after 45 years.... I had to go .030 over. the crank was fine and I just put in a mild cam, aluminum manifold and new 1.94 882 heads with hardened seats... again, I am not looking for a full resto since its just a work truck. My cab is in bad shape due to a CB antenna on the roof leaking over the years. the inner roof is all rotted and the rockers and cab corners are gone. I'm going to practice doing the body work on this truck and just have something to tinker on as the time goes on.

[Lefkada]

Originally Posted by johnscab

Nice! Looking really clean. Is that a dana rear? Did you do anything to the motor? I had to rebuild mine due to a oil smoke and gaskets being petrified after 45 years.... I had to go .030 over. the crank was fine and I just put in a mild cam, aluminum manifold and new 1.94 882 heads with hardened seats... again, I am not looking for a full resto since its just a work truck. My cab is in bad shape due to a CB antenna on the roof leaking over the years. the inner roof is all rotted and the rockers and cab corners are gone. I'm going to practice doing the body work on this truck and just have something to tinker on as the time goes on.

Yes, I believe it's a Dana 60.

I rebuilt the motor, minus anything related to the cylinders and cam. I pulled off the heads for a resurfacing and valve job, unfortunately the machine shop found hairline fractures after the magnaflux ;(. So I bought a different set of heads that the shop had lying around.

I'm in the same "practicing" mindset. I need to weld on new rocker panels and footwells, so we'll see how my welding skills are!

[johnscab]

Originally Posted by Lefkada

Yes, I believe it's a Dana 60.

I rebuilt the motor, minus anything related to the cylinders and cam. I pulled off the heads for a resurfacing and valve job, unfortunately the machine shop found hairline fractures after the magnaflux ;(. So I bought a different set of heads that the shop had lying around.

I'm in the same "practicing" mindset. I need to weld on new rocker panels and footwells, so we'll see how my welding skills are!

I've done some boddy panel repair and welding if you want to bounce anything off me. I am by no means an expert but sometimes just different ideas can help! Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Another question: where are you going to look for parts if you need things?

[Lefkada]

Originally Posted by johnscab

I've done some boddy panel repair and welding if you want to bounce anything off me. I am by no means an expert but sometimes just different ideas can help! Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Another question: where are you going to look for parts if you need things?

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

If you're looking for new parts, there is Fredstruckparts.com in Escondido (a vendor on this board). For used parts, the "Big 3" Auto Swap Meet is happening this weekend at Qualcomm Stadium: http://www.big3partsexchange.com/

[johnscab]

Originally Posted by Lefkada

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

If you're looking for new parts, there is Fredstruckparts.com in Escondido (a vendor on this board). For used parts, the "Big 3" Auto Swap Meet is happening this weekend at Qualcomm Stadium: http://www.big3partsexchange.com/

I know! its late this year. I found a one piece front bumper for my 57 chevy there. Its fun just to walk around and check things out.

[DTMsurf]

Hi guys, I'm working on a 72 c10 in clairemont, looks better in pic than person. Keep me in the loop if you guys ever want to meet up and talk trucks!

[DTMsurf]

Body pics

[johnscab]

Originally Posted by DTMsurf

Hi guys, I'm working on a 72 c10 in clairemont, looks better in pic than person. Keep me in the loop if you guys ever want to meet up and talk trucks!

Will do DTM! Share some more about your truck. I like seeing all the different configs that were sold. Where is ur truck from?
John
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