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palposity · 07-18-2010, 07:35 AM

I didn't snap a pic yet, but I finished dismantling the frame. It is toast. I have a donor truck from I will be using to start the build, but am puting this on hold for now to focus on my "Cletus" project as I need that truck ready to roll for plowing this winter.

*87 chevy silverado* · 07-18-2010, 04:18 PM

u look busy

palposity · 07-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

u look busy

I wish I was busier fixing up these 2 trucks, but Yes...busy!

Here are a couple of pics to show how bad the frame rot was on Pops. The one shot is under where the CAT converter was (heat shield still on frame). The other is a shot of where my father-in-law had to bolt an angle iron on the frame to support it just behind where the driver sits.

palposity · 08-14-2010, 06:41 PM

Here is a shot of the frame and bed that will be used for Pops. (minus all the scrap metal in the bed--I'll haul that away soon)

The drivetrain is shot and will be pulled in favor of Pops' original drivetrain after it's been cleaned and painted thouroughly. The frame and bed on this donor are absolutely rust free!

palposity · 08-31-2010, 08:18 AM

Slow progress on this build. Cletus is my priority because it is my only method of snow removal so I have to get that one done first before the snow flies.

On this one I got the motor and tranny pulled recently though. The frame is in awesome shape! Very solid!

*Stitch* · 08-31-2010, 09:58 AM

Looking good Charlie.

palposity · 08-31-2010, 09:32 PM

Thanks my friend!

Coreyterry · 11-14-2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palposity

I wish I was busier fixing up these 2 trucks, but Yes...busy!

Here are a couple of pics to show how bad the frame rot was on Pops. The one shot is under where the CAT converter was (heat shield still on frame). The other is a shot of where my father-in-law had to bolt an angle iron on the frame to support it just behind where the driver sits.

haha your father in law must have had a lot of angle iron laying around, seems likst thats what most of the truck was held togther by also

anyways sweet build thus far, hope too see it move forward quik and painless, well as painless as the wallet allows anyways

palposity · 11-14-2010, 09:45 AM

Yes, my father-in-law is very effective and creative at keeping vehicles running long past the point where most of us would ditch them.

I'll get rolling on this one again after I finish my Cletus project.

Pop's C-10 · 11-14-2010, 10:10 AM

coming alone nice

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-22-2011, 03:35 PM

its almost summer so when are you going to start this one back up??

palposity · 03-24-2011, 01:40 PM

I am only short 3 things before starting Pops back up.

1.) Time
2.) Money (after spending more than I care to admit on Cletus)
3.) Motivation

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-24-2011, 07:07 PM

ohh i know what you mean!

my4by2 · 03-24-2011, 09:44 PM

Always good to see another square body saved man! Build is coming along good & look forward to seeing how it all turns out!

spudz · 05-10-2011, 03:48 PM

............................. any updates?? :-) If you need anything let me know. I love stuff like this.

Squareforceone · 07-05-2012, 12:59 PM

any updates/?

palposity · 05-08-2015, 07:43 PM

So I'm thinking about bringing this project out of the mothballs it has been in for the past 5 years. It's funny how life can get away from you, but this truck build is meant to be a tribute to my father-in-law so I really want to get it done this summer while he is still young and healthy enough to enjoy it. I have most of the parts I need (not counting small parts, nuts, bolts, ball joints, bearings, etc) The only big thing I still need for sure is a gas tank (maybe two) and perhaps a few trim pieces. So no reason I can't pick this back up!

Matt Man · 05-09-2015, 08:50 PM

Looking forward to you continuing, man that cab was rusty before.

palposity · 06-24-2015, 09:21 AM

Got working on stripping the donor frame down. It is amazingly rust free as we deal with rust terribly in the Central NY area. This donor is from Delaware. I got the front suspension off pretty easily except for a stubborn nut on the drag link.

Next I need to remove the rear suspension and all the fuel/brake lines so I can start sandblasting and painting. Also of note - all of the original fuel and brake lines will be reusable. They just need to be thoroughly cleaned. I am shocked how solid they are.

I am a bit concerned about making sure the frame is straight and true. I measured from the floor to the tip of the rear frame on both sides and there is a 1/4 inch difference. Of course that difference could be in the leaf springs as I have not removed the rear suspension. I don't know anything about checking a frame and straightening it so any thoughts/advice would be appreciated. I want to make sure to get it right since I am this deep in the project.

palposity · 06-24-2015, 09:23 AM

making another attempt to upload pics - didn't work last post.

palposity · 06-24-2015, 09:32 AM

Truck frame minus front suspension.

palposity · 06-24-2015, 09:44 PM

I took some measurements of the frame today. Looks pretty much dead on. I've included a pic of the original cab from this truck next to the donor cab. Notice a difference in height? Any guesses why? If you guessed a rotted out floor you would be correct. I had considered using the donor cab as a whole, but I really want to keep as much of the original truck as possible so I'm going to cut the floor out of the donor and restore the original. Also thought I would include a shot of the original drivetrain. I have a lot of work to do there to get that presentable, plus replacing all the seals and such.

palposity · 09-07-2018, 12:22 PM

Back on this project after a break of 3 years. Frame being painted...

LT7A · 08-14-2024, 10:27 PM

What a great last update! I'm betting at least some good stuff has happened on the truck since then.

07-18-2010, 07:35 AM	#51
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I didn't snap a pic yet, but I finished dismantling the frame. It is toast. I have a donor truck from I will be using to start the build, but am puting this on hold for now to focus on my "Cletus" project as I need that truck ready to roll for plowing this winter. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

07-18-2010, 04:18 PM	#52
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) u look busy

08-14-2010, 06:41 PM	#54
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Here is a shot of the frame and bed that will be used for Pops. (minus all the scrap metal in the bed--I'll haul that away soon) The drivetrain is shot and will be pulled in favor of Pops' original drivetrain after it's been cleaned and painted thouroughly. The frame and bed on this donor are absolutely rust free! Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

08-31-2010, 08:18 AM	#55
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Slow progress on this build. Cletus is my priority because it is my only method of snow removal so I have to get that one done first before the snow flies. On this one I got the motor and tranny pulled recently though. The frame is in awesome shape! Very solid! Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

08-31-2010, 09:58 AM	#56
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Looking good Charlie.

08-31-2010, 09:32 PM	#57
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Thanks my friend! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

11-14-2010, 09:45 AM	#59
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Yes, my father-in-law is very effective and creative at keeping vehicles running long past the point where most of us would ditch them. I'll get rolling on this one again after I finish my Cletus project. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

11-14-2010, 10:10 AM	#60
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) coming alone nice

03-22-2011, 03:35 PM	#61
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) its almost summer so when are you going to start this one back up??

03-24-2011, 01:40 PM	#62
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I am only short 3 things before starting Pops back up. 1.) Time 2.) Money (after spending more than I care to admit on Cletus) 3.) Motivation __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

03-24-2011, 07:07 PM	#63
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) ohh i know what you mean!

03-24-2011, 09:44 PM	#64
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Always good to see another square body saved man! Build is coming along good & look forward to seeing how it all turns out! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

05-10-2011, 03:48 PM	#65
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) ............................. any updates?? :-) If you need anything let me know. I love stuff like this. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

07-05-2012, 12:59 PM	#66
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) any updates/? __________________ Rust is better than rice.

05-08-2015, 07:43 PM	#67
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) So I'm thinking about bringing this project out of the mothballs it has been in for the past 5 years. It's funny how life can get away from you, but this truck build is meant to be a tribute to my father-in-law so I really want to get it done this summer while he is still young and healthy enough to enjoy it. I have most of the parts I need (not counting small parts, nuts, bolts, ball joints, bearings, etc) The only big thing I still need for sure is a gas tank (maybe two) and perhaps a few trim pieces. So no reason I can't pick this back up! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB



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05-09-2015, 08:50 PM	#68
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Looking forward to you continuing, man that cab was rusty before. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

06-24-2015, 09:21 AM	#69
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Got working on stripping the donor frame down. It is amazingly rust free as we deal with rust terribly in the Central NY area. This donor is from Delaware. I got the front suspension off pretty easily except for a stubborn nut on the drag link. Next I need to remove the rear suspension and all the fuel/brake lines so I can start sandblasting and painting. Also of note - all of the original fuel and brake lines will be reusable. They just need to be thoroughly cleaned. I am shocked how solid they are. I am a bit concerned about making sure the frame is straight and true. I measured from the floor to the tip of the rear frame on both sides and there is a 1/4 inch difference. Of course that difference could be in the leaf springs as I have not removed the rear suspension. I don't know anything about checking a frame and straightening it so any thoughts/advice would be appreciated. I want to make sure to get it right since I am this deep in the project. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

06-24-2015, 09:23 AM	#70
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) making another attempt to upload pics - didn't work last post. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

06-24-2015, 09:32 AM	#71
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Truck frame minus front suspension. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

06-24-2015, 09:44 PM	#72
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I took some measurements of the frame today. Looks pretty much dead on. I've included a pic of the original cab from this truck next to the donor cab. Notice a difference in height? Any guesses why? If you guessed a rotted out floor you would be correct. I had considered using the donor cab as a whole, but I really want to keep as much of the original truck as possible so I'm going to cut the floor out of the donor and restore the original. Also thought I would include a shot of the original drivetrain. I have a lot of work to do there to get that presentable, plus replacing all the seals and such. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-07-2018, 12:22 PM	#73
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Back on this project after a break of 3 years. Frame being painted... Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

08-14-2024, 10:27 PM	#74
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) What a great last update! I'm betting at least some good stuff has happened on the truck since then.

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