Project: "Home Grown"

[creepdogg]

Got the frame about torn down today. Just need to remove the front crossmember and peel off the arms.
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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Good looking build keep up the good work I dont know how I missed it but im here now..

[creepdogg]

Well, just about finished the tear down on the truck this weekend with the exception of the Rt & Lt A Arm assy's, and the rear end. Had the little man on the scene, doing work !

[creepdogg]

Both frame rails are completely separated from each other now, ready to be repaired in a few areas before heading to powder coat. Crazy thing, I take it apart, i put it together, I take it apart again, I put it together, I take it apart! See a pattern here friggin nuts!!

[creepdogg]

So, I now have some schnazzy a arms to sell with all new cross shafts and ball joints, my new thorebecks should be here by the end of the week. I cant wait!

Ran into a major minor issue with the rear end tear down today. See the pic, looks like at some point in time the rear pinion must have came lose from the rear end yoke and started hitting the rear diff assy.

Other MAJOR problem, I cant get the damn pin out to release the axles, we removed the bolt, hit it with a hammer, a bigger hammer, then an air hammer, this thing is wasted, looks like it has spun and worn out on both ends, even though the bolt was in there to keep that from happening, only solution we have come up with is to torch it out, solidifying that I need a new rear end

So looks like I need a new rear end, how do I identify what gears this thing has? I took a pic of the info on the diff, someone know?

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Good looking build keep up the good work I dont know how I missed it but im here now..

Tks

[c10seconds]

looks like a 3.73 gear
41÷11
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[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by c10seconds

looks like a 3.73 gear
41÷11
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Roger that, I'm on the hunt for a diff assy now.

[creepdogg]

Had someone come out today to take a look at my donor trucks frame, its as good as sold! YAY, now just need to off the brand new ft coils, and my front control arms.

Spoke with Nate yesterday and my tubular trailing arms are supposed to ship this week, my thorebeck arms will be here on thursday.

Got some quotes on powder coating ranging from 450 all the way past 1000. Pretty sure I lined someone up about 45 minutes from here though So parts are off to powder likely beginning of next week.

[creepdogg]

Found my rear end parts and placed a bid

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-Bo...#ht_500wt_1182

Control arms arrive tomorrow, and I HOPE my trailing arms ship soon.

Sold my trailing arm x member to a board member today and likely have my 70 c10 grille sold to. WOOT keep the money flowin!! Have to save up for that powder baby

[hgs_notes]

Why not just buy the posi carrier?

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Why not just buy the posi carrier?

I don't know anyone with one, do you? I don't feel like spending a bunch of money on one either if I don't have to.

[jbice70gmc]

I have to do the same thing. I'm converting to 5 lug so I am ordering axels and the posi carrier from Mosier axel. The carrier alone is 480.00.

[creepdogg]

Xmas in the mail today

Talked to Nate today, trailing arms to ship this afternoon. CPP Tubular motor mounts to ship today too. Get them bad boys and we are off to powder!

[VA72C10]

Purdy

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Purdy

Yeah, I will need to replace the Ball Joints, they are brand new but the wrong year for my new Spindles, go figure, I will likely sell em on the board.

[VA72C10]

Man, every time you buy something you have to sell something

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Yeah, I will need to replace the Ball Joints, they are brand new but the wrong year for my new Spindles, go figure, I will likely sell em on the board.

What year ball joints in the arms?
What year spindles do you have?

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by lolife99

What year ball joints in the arms?
What year spindles do you have?

My spindles are brand new CPP 63-70 modular s, if they weren't so damn pricey to ship I would just sell em and change, I need new tie rods too, the arms have 84 ball joints, I think the guy did have to cut one of the lowers, so I have two new uppers that bolt in and one new lower that presses in.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man, every time you buy something you have to sell something

Yeah no crap hey? Its getting old, but I think that is nearing its end. I did also get a set of front shock relocators and upper bag plates in the deal But I already got relocators from Nate, so I will be selling them soon too. The upper plates I will be keeping

[68Driver]

Nice project, sounds a bit like mine except I haven't came into any money yet!!LOL Did you paint or Power coat your Frame?? Loks Great!!

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Well after 10 plus years of storage post mid restoration the chev is starting to breathe new life.

Back Story : In 1996 I Purchased my 1970 c10 Step Side in Sacramento California as my first ride, I was 15 1/2, I really wanted a 1973-1987 body style, but my Stepfather had a 72 Custom Deluxe LB and convinced me to go look at this 1970, we did, got it for 1600.00 with a cracked head inline 6 with a3 on the tree. Drove the truck for a few years, moved to MI, slapped a built 327/th350 auto in her, got a few tickets, rusted the rockers off it, and in 1997-1998 the truck was laid to rest after some engine issues. It even sat in a commuter lot on the side of the highway for about 6 months, then I had to rescue her from impound, drug it back up north, started to rip her apart.

Mods done prior to restore Hiatus:
Started Frame Off Restore
- Replaced outer rockers & Rt Cab Corner
- Shaved Handles and locks, deleted gas tank filler, and antenna "the usual"
- ECE 2.5 Drop Spindles Sold to a board member!
- Swapped front end to disc
- Rebuilt Ft End Suspension
- Installed P/S box assy, never got pump or lines installed.
- Started gettin her all cut in for paint
- Sold off useless Step Side bed assy
- Gave away Ft Fenders & Inners "STUPID IDEA"

Then just like that, all work stopped and it stayed in barns, garages, storage sheds, and finally my garage for the past 10 plus years. About 2 months ago I was at a crossroads with the ol Chev. I needed room in my garage. I moved it out and to a new barn, then I got the itch, restore the old girl or just get rid of her??? I couldn't give up on her yet, too many good times with this truck. Hollered at the better half, she gave me the green light, so I sold my 02 Grand Prix GT, came into some cash, and that brings us to present day. I hope your not getting bored yet?


Plans for newly started restore:
- Media blast entire body assy Completed 7/25/11 Minus Cab & Doors
- CPP Modular Drop Spindles Installed 9-10-11
- CPP 2 Inch Ft Lowering Springs Installed 9-10-11 For Sale !!!!!!!!
- 700R4 trans Acquired 7-2011
- Set her down on some 20's
- Bag the rear on the cheap for the time being Nothings Cheap Right? Porterbuilt Stage 2 Kit Installed 8/26/111
- Bolt in Cnotch from CPP Scratch that, make it a Porter Built Product! Installed 8/26/11
- Porterbuilt Transmember & Trailing Arm Member Installed 8/29/11
- Porterbuilt Tubular Frame Xmembers Installed 8/26/11
- 2 in cowl hood from Goodmark Received 9-16-11 Not to excited about the looks, going to use OEM hood
- Roll pan for the rear Received 8/12/11
- All new glass
- Brothers One Piece Vent Window Delete Received 8/16/11
- Vintage air unit, Maybe find a AC Dash to install into my cab, not sure on this one yet!
- Impala SS 12 Inch Rear Disc Brakes Recieved Brackets from Captainfab 7-2011,
- Drilled & Slotted rotors Received 8/11/11
- Boyd Welding rear bed fill Aluminum fuel tank Received 9-13-11
- Porterbuilt Rear Trailing arms Ordered 9-13-11
- Thorebeck Tubular Upper & Lower Control Arms Purchased from a board member shipped 9-26-11
- SS7 Front Bags Ordered from Nate 9-26-11

Im sure the list will get longer as I go

Here's how she was last time I worked on her.

[68Driver]

Sorry, i should have read the whole post.. Powder coming soon!!

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Nice project, sounds a bit like mine except I haven't came into any money yet!!LOL Did you paint or Power coat your Frame?? Loks Great!!

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Nice project, sounds a bit like mine except I haven't came into any money yet!!LOL Did you paint or Power coat your Frame?? Loks Great!!

I originally blasted and painted it only to now strip it apart and now powdering it. Tks man.
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[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Sorry, i should have read the whole post.. Powder coming soon!!

No worries

[creepdogg]

Took a little time today mocking up the bag plates, I think I will end up welding them for a cleaner look prior to powder coating the assy.