"Midnight Rider" 1970 C10 SWB Fleetside

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I decided to skip working on the truck yesterday. I'm not superstitious, but I just decided to find something else to do on Friday the 13th. So I tried to get some things done this morning, before lunch.

Evacuated the brake system. I used a turkey baster again, to grab most of the fluid in the master cylinder. Then I used a syringe to get as much fluid out of the lines from each wheel cylinder bleeder.




Once I couldn't get anymore fluid from anywhere, I disconnected the lines from the bottom of the brake distribution block.




Removed brake rod from brake pedal and booster






Removed four nuts holding the booster to firewall and removed booster.








Removed ragjoint, and firewall to steering column mount.




Disconnected wiring harness on steering column and disconnect optic cable to instrument cluster. Removed two under column brackets and column strap. Removed steering wheel, then steering column.

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Got a few more things done towards the next big milestone, removing the cab.

Removed cowl vents and arms.



Disconnected heater control cables and removed controls from dash.



Removed heater box assembly from the firewall.



Removed plastic wire channel from cowl.



Removed wiper transmission from wiper motor and cowl.





Removed outside door mirrors.



Removed both inside door panels.



Removed seatbelts and bench seat.



Done for this day. Just a little more prep work and this cab is off to storage!

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Still inching my way toward taking the cab off...

Disconnected speedo cable from cluster. Disconnected oil pressure line from cluster. Removed headlight and wiper knobs and bezels. Removed cluster. Removed wiper and headlight switches. Removed glove box door and latch. Removed radio and speaker. Removed radio antenna cable and grommet. Removed visors and dome lamp assembly. Removed fuel tank. Removed gas pedal and rod bell crank. Removed pedal box assembly. Removed ignition and bezel. Removed wiper motor.

I didn't really get any pictures today, but here is what I ended up with after all this was finished.

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Just a few details left and this cab can come off!!!

Removed cigarette lighter assembly, Disconnected e-brake cable from e-brake assembly and removed the assembly. Removed gauge line and grommet from fire wall. Removed both doors.

Detached e-brake cable from cab.



Unhooked last frame to cab ground cable. Removed cab to frame bolts.



Used the engine hoist and a nice piece of aluminum stock to get the cab off. Milestone reached!!!

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It doesn't seem like much is left to do but the remaining list is still quite long. Removed wheels and tires. Removed rear shocks.

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I received some motivation to get my rear in gear. I'm not ready to install this stuff quite yet, but I can't wait to be at this point!

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This time, we finish the rear of the frame.

Disconnected all mounting points and connections of the e-brake cables and removed all cables.






Removed brake drums.



Removed rear brake lines and drained rear end fluid.




Removed axles. Removed drum brake components and backing plates. Removed track bar.




Removed upper and lower spring perches and removed springs.






I removed both truck arms from the crossmember. With nothing else attached or interfering with the rear end, I was able to pull it out with the floor jack. Rear of the truck complete!!!