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**pjmoreland** · 11-04-2024, 11:53 PM

Painted the perches

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-04-2024, 11:57 PM

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Welded new perches onto the rear axle this evening. Decided to set them at the stock angle since my suspension is at stock height.

Very nice welds.

**pjmoreland** · 11-05-2024, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Very nice welds.

Some of them look better than others, and naturally I chose the nicest one for the photo.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-05-2024, 05:56 AM

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Some of them look better than others, and naturally I chose the nicest one for the photo.

I can't weld at all. Wish I did.

**loudchevy** · 11-05-2024, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Some of them look better than others, and naturally I chose the nicest one for the photo.

Nice work cleaning that rearend up. I'm guessing your least aesthetic weld was 1000x better than the booger welds you have ground off that truck.

Love the consistent progress you're making.

**pjmoreland** · 11-05-2024, 10:55 AM

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Nice work cleaning that rearend up. I'm guessing your least aesthetic weld was 1000x better than the booger welds you have ground off that truck.

Love the consistent progress you're making.

Thank you. I'm looking forward to having the rear end back in place.

**pjmoreland** · 11-06-2024, 12:34 AM

Installed the front carrier and pinion bearings. Thankfully, my wife is entertained when I "cook" car parts.

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:12 AM

Cleaned up the rear leaf springs and u-bolts with a wire wheel and then painted them. It appears that there is a GMC logo on the u-bolt saddles.

**pjmoreland** · Today, 12:13 AM

U-bolts and retainers

**1970cstblazer** · Today, 08:22 AM

3824491 dates back to model year 1963 and was used through 1972.

**pjmoreland** · Today, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

3824491 dates back to model year 1963 and was used through 1972.

Interesting. I did a search on the part number, and I saw a thread that says these cast pieces like to break in half. I'll take my chances for now, but I should probably replace them eventually.

**1970cstblazer** · Today, 01:16 PM

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Interesting. I did a search on the part number, and I saw a thread that says these cast pieces like to break in half. I'll take my chances for now, but I should probably replace them eventually.

Yes, I have broken one. When tightening them, you must tighten slowly and evenly or they will easily break. My donor Blazer supplied another one for the project. 1967-68 trucks did not use these.

11-04-2024, 11:53 PM	#151
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,784	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Painted the perches Attached Images

11-06-2024, 12:34 AM	#157
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,784	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Installed the front carrier and pinion bearings. Thankfully, my wife is entertained when I "cook" car parts. Attached Images

Today, 12:12 AM	#158
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,784	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Cleaned up the rear leaf springs and u-bolts with a wire wheel and then painted them. It appears that there is a GMC logo on the u-bolt saddles. Attached Images

Today, 12:13 AM	#159
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,784	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy U-bolts and retainers Attached Images

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1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,682	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy 3824491 dates back to model year 1963 and was used through 1972. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD 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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