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11-01-2015, 10:13 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Way to get after it! Any luck with the carrier?
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11-02-2015, 09:48 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
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Well I've been distracted taking apart the front end to pluck this motor. Its getting a rebuild this winter. I needed to get it out anyway so I can clean and paint the frame. Also makes it way easier to run the new brake and gas lines. But as far as the diff, Im having a friend help me when he gets a free weekend to do a proper setup and it. He has all the tool to check lash and so forth. Don't wont to burn up the bearings prematurely because I'm being impatient.  |
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11-02-2015, 12:49 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Hm that reminds me of mine lol, worth the time and effort to pull the core support.
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11-02-2015, 02:02 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Sounds smart, amazing how many bolts hold on the core support on the older trucks!
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11-11-2015, 02:10 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Haven't got a lot accomplished due to other family things going in this last week. Did get this in yesterday so I know what ill be doing this weekend.
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11-17-2015, 09:16 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Had some parts blasted and Chassis coated them this week. Mainly parts to get this front axle completed. I will be pulling the motor this weekend and getting after the frame next. Still having trouble getting the diff/pinion setup. I'm having a friend come over soon to help me. He used to work for Richard Childress Racing so he def knows way more than me on this stuff.
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11-17-2015, 10:26 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Sweet! I'll have to look into the chassis saver stuff.
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11-17-2015, 11:03 AM
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I'll paint over it with some rattle epoxy gloss when it dries. |
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12-13-2015, 12:39 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Just looked through the whole thread, Mike. Great stuff. Sometimes I ask why I keep "wasting time" working on my old rig if I'm not looking to build a show queen. I just love spending time under the hood. Takes me away from everything else going on in my life. Keep up the great work.
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12-14-2015, 12:46 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
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Thanks bud! This project will take off again strong after Christmas as I seem to come up on extra cash at around this time of year. Was kinda stalled with the front end as i'm having trouble rebuilding it. I'm going to take it to a shop as i'm tired of messing with it and need to move forward. Still trying to decide on factory front spring replacement or 2" lift...??? Stay tuned!! |
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12-14-2015, 01:09 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Glad to see you clicking along on the build. I vote for the 2" lift purely based on the experience I had putting the Tuff Country EZ ride springs and Bilstien 5100's on my K10. It rode like a Caddy.
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03-22-2016, 11:39 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
SCREW WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm back in action! Couple of new things. Got a promotion which came with a new city so we've headed to Richmond, VA. Any square friends out here please reach out. I need some good contacts for shops, powder coaters, etc.. So in the last 2 months I have striped down the front all the way to the frame. No coming back now! Pull the cab, tore the motor down and sent to an engine shop for machine work, sold the tranny and 203, and started ordering parts galore. Along with the parts, I put on some new leaf packs in the front. Went with the 3 vs the stock 2. Also added the Offroad Design shackles up front. Picked up a NP205 with a slip yoke and 27 spline input for an auto. My goal is to have a 700r4 w/ the np205 Twin sticked and the factory rebuilt 350. Stock suspension for now. Have a look an stay tuned!! |
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03-22-2016, 11:49 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
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03-22-2016, 11:55 PM
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03-23-2016, 12:07 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
and the dirty NP205. Ill clean her up and re-paint tomorrow.
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03-23-2016, 12:35 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Congrats on the promotion, and great job on the truck!
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03-23-2016, 03:15 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Looks real good, and amen on the winter sentiment.
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03-23-2016, 12:45 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
It was snowing here in NW PA yesterday and will be again by Friday. I wish I could agree with the "winter is over" comment.
The truck is coming along nicely. You gotta love a freshly painted frame.
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03-23-2016, 01:17 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Wow, I haven't checked in on your thread in a while, winter or not you've got a snowball on your hands! Nice work though, I don't blame you for digging on into it.
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03-23-2016, 05:39 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Looking good dude. Congrats on the promotion.
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03-23-2016, 10:55 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Thanks guys. Hopefully I can keep the thread going a little better than the last 6 months.
Talked to the engine shop today and they had the block on the machine to bore. Should be ready by Friday to start building up the short block. |
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03-27-2016, 01:49 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Very nice work! Made a ton of progres!
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04-01-2016, 11:48 AM
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04-01-2016, 08:36 PM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Looking forward to more pictures. You're doing what I wanted to due, but I don't have the space to do so.
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04-02-2016, 09:38 AM
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Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Got the front 10 bolt hung and sway bar up. Used Energy Suspension Poly bushings on the bar. Should firm things up a bit. I also installed new spiders in the fr carrier to tighten up the factory slop. That was suggested by the guy who set up my front ring & pinion. Yukon Gears on that!
Pressing in the ball joints today and should have those and the hubs mounted by tomorrow. |
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