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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
Thanks!...and thanks for following along. If I'm honest, I probably prefer the black lower molding and think it would look very good on this truck. But this is a Z84 not a Z62, so she's a woodgrain truck!
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
I wasn't sure how many 69's actually came with it. My truck was bare bones 6 cyl 3 on the tree with a heater and black trim. It's had wood grain on it since 84 when we first painted it blue. The painter talked me into it.
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It was a weight sacrifice for us as you know. I was hoping to be in the high 24s, but I think this may push us into the 25s. But I'm just looking for consistency. She's going to be a bracket monster.
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
Just put it in low lock. It will be a beast for 60 ft
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It's brought.
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I had hoped that we'd be done in time to take the truck to Maggie Valley at the end of September. My next goal was the AACA Southeastern Fall Nationals in Mobile. Our last target date was the big end of year cruise in here in Athens (which was today)....we knew by the middle of last week that we were going to miss that too. And I must say the disappointment transitioned pretty quick to something approaching relief. We had been hitting it pretty hard for a while and she was hitting back. So I took a break and went trick or treating...then I ordered a few parts to correct some issues, and Eric worked on painting the remaining bits as it suited him. Today was the first time I spent any time of consequence on the truck in a few days. I worked on cleaning up our jacking tools and the jack itself. Thanks to Woody for the jack handle and wrench. And thanks to Kevin (AASmedic) for the bag. Eric has gotten the remaining blue bits sprayed, including the hood. As soon as it's cut and buffed we'll be back at it. High hopes for the week ahead. (A real sign that we're almost done is that I found my ping pong table again...been buried with parts for a year).
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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
Now that's a work of art.
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I'm patting you both on the back! Great job. I love the all original build...although she is screaming for bigger tires and wheels
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That is simply beautiful. I like the magnet dealer emblem. Keeps the vintage feel.
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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
Very nice truck! Loving the attention to detail. Your almost driving it now.
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Thanks! I don't know if it's art, but it's definitely a work of heart. (DAD PUN! wah wah wah...)
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Gracias...that's the real milestone. She looks like a real truck...but the post I want most is a pic of her in a different location that she's reached under her own power.
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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
Serious craftsmanship.... Right here.
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Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration
OK, now I have to start looking for a front license plate, any ideas?
Truck is simply amazing, great work
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I ran one on maybe my favorite truck ever (unbelievably two decades ago). It was a '98 K2500. I'd give anything to have that one back (the truck, not the plate).
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 11-08-2019 at 10:02 AM. |
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Nice!!! It's alive!
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Take a victory cruise beer run to celebrate back at the shop!
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Thanks. It was amazing actually. But I'll take a win where I can get it.
Got a pulse and breathing...just got to get her on her feet! Quote:
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As I'd previously noted we had a coolant leak associated with the top radiator hose. It is not a revelation that tower clamps are not ideal. I ordered fresh clamps (because they just really seem like a one shot deal). The first set were supposedly Wittek clamps. I picked up a set of date coded ones this time around, also labeled Wittek (they were not marketed as NOS and I am under no illusion that they are) but they seemed more substantial than the first set. I lightly lubricated the inner surface of the clamps and positioned them right behind the bead on the metal radiator pipe and similarly on the thermostat housing and radiator outlet. We ran her for a fair bit last night and topped off the coolant. So far so good.
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We got the cowl, antenna and wipers on over the weekend. The transmission was painted black and installed, and the antenna wire got routed. We didn't get the distributor 180 degrees off this time...but we did get the the wiper transmission 180 off. Luckily we checked it before the wipers went on...but unfortunately we didn't check it until the cowl with the hood to cowl seal was fully installed. Practice makes perfect as they say. Another thing I'll get to do over is the AC vacuum reservoir canister. I didn't notice it until I watched the first start video, but we dinged it fitting the hood. Of course I blame Classic Auto Air...we sent a box/bracket/canister that came off this cab. Not sure what I got back-but it didn't quite clear. Fortunately I think Roger Koop is going to be able to hook me up with a replacement. We had a bit of a weep at the oil line connection to the gauge. Tonight I trimmed the line and replaced the nut and ferrule-hopefully that sorts it...and Eric got the splash guards installed. The goal is to be on the road this weekend.
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I started reading this thread from page one about a month ago, love everything about this truck. Keep it up, and best of luck with the final tidbits. Gorgeous truck!
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Amazing! Great work guys. Happy for you. Let us know how the maiden voyage goes and may there be many enjoyable miles.
Anticipation is already building for your return the ring with the k20 after a well earned break.
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Great looking truck!
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