71 4X4 Frame off Restoration

[DWilbur]

I installed an rear shackle flip kit from ORD and it eliminate the 4" block. my rear springs are new stock springs.

[DWilbur]

I got a call from SRS Industrial Coating today they media blasted my cab and it is ready to pick up. Now the final body work can start on the cab. bed is in primer just need final sanding and should be ready for paint.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I got a call from SRS Industrial Coating today they media blasted my cab and it is ready to pick up. Now the final body work can start on the cab. bed is in primer just need final sanding and should be ready for paint.

Hey DW, is SRS in San jose? There is no one in my area that media blasts vehicles or sheet metal for vehicles. Do you mind if I ask the cost to get it done? Your only like an 1 or so away. How is there work?
Thanks
Oh and sorry to hear about the flood issue.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

Hey DW, is SRS in San jose? There is no one in my area that media blasts vehicles or sheet metal for vehicles. Do you mind if I ask the cost to get it done? Your only like an 1 or so away. How is there work?
Thanks
Oh and sorry to hear about the flood issue.

They media blasted my quad cab $4.10.00. they also do power coating and has reasonable prices. The more part you power coat it seams the cheeper it is. they are in Santa Clara off grant street. They only take cash payments and they are about 1 to 2 weeks turn around time.

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice work on the axle, and it's nice to hear your cab is moving along fairly duickly as well.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work on the axle, and it's nice to hear your cab is moving along fairly duickly as well.

Thanks for comment on the axle. My builder Sky is starting to feel his age he is about 80 years old I think he might be retiring at the end of this year it will be the 3rd time he has retired in the last 15 years. I will be lucky if I can do half of what he does if I make to 80.

[karrlogs]

I salute you, sir! Restoring trucks like this is not just skill, i think it's a passion and an art. I once had rust issues under my truck and even on my bed, i had to use phosphoric acid solution to get the corrosion and rust out. Took me almost a week (thankfully the weather was dry and i had a spacious shed, i do not have all the time in the world to do it in one day). In any case, my bed held up pretty alright.

Great to see your build coming along. Great job!

[DWilbur]

I media blasted 1 of my front hub with gravity blasting gun from Harbor Freight today it worked ok uses a lot of air and took about 23 lbs of media. My cab was media blasted and I picked it up and dropped it off at Sky's shop he will start the finish body work next week.

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I media blasted 1 of my front hub with gravity blasting gun from Harbor Freight today it worked ok uses a lot of air and took about 23 lbs of media. My cab was media blasted and I picked it up and dropped it off at Sky's shop he will start the finish body work next week.

dang that's going to look great....

[DWilbur]

I finished prepping all the parts for my Dana 60 front axle today. Had to buy new rotors as they old ones were .0200 under minimum. got new U joints installed in the right and left axle shafts. Now I just have to put it all back together. I finally got my new steering gear from O.R.D. it took about 2 moths. It is set up for hydro assist steering.

[swamp rat]

I may be wrong but i thought Hydro assist was the early 67 version of power steering? the setup where there is a hydralic ram affixed to the tie rod.. If thats the case i'm not sure what the benifit would be over a more modern 3.5 to 1 ratio like you can get from readhead steering?

http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/

The axles look sweet, cant wait to see that cab in paint!

[DWilbur]

this is power steering with hydro assist it help with larger tires. I might step up to 38" tires if they fit in the future. for now I will not install the ram or plumbing just keep it blocked off until required.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

this is power steering with hydro assist it help with larger tires. I might step up to 38" tires if they fit in the future. for now I will not install the ram or plumbing just keep it blocked off until required.

Oh, they have it so you have the best of both worlds, nice to know. Thats why i hang out here so i learn stuff! thanks.

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice parts there!

[DWilbur]

Some pictures of the Dana 60 going back together. it was a pita putting the high steer parts on was supper tight fit. I hope I don't have to take it apart any time soon. Just have to install the wheel bearing and install the axle in the truck this week end.

[swamp rat]

Nice lokin D60! Nice stand too!

[First c10]

Nice looking. When my truck grows up I hope it's like yours!!!

[DWilbur]

Thanks for complements. I built the stand about a year ago the wheels are to small with both axles on it after I install the D60 I'm going to replace the wheel with 5" one's to make it easier to roll around. I still have the stock D44 and HO72. First C10 the truck your building with your son is looking dam good to

[ryanroo]

Looks great! i really like watching stuff go together with such focus on details.

[7dee2]

Really great work I agree on the details so cool!

[DWilbur]

I got some work done over the week end I finish up the D60 and installed it under the frame. I started to prep the engine to install it Sunday but I was missing 3 bolts 1 for the flywheel and 2 for the pressure plate. I found the blot for the flywheel after cleaning up my work bench but I had to buy 2 bolts of the pressure plate from Chevy this morning. so next week end I can install some wheel the motor, tranny and T-case. I would post picture but they are still working on my house repairing the water damage. so I could not get to my computer all week end.

[swamp rat]

Well, we'll forgive you for not posting a pic.... this time...

[DWilbur]

I was able to get to my computer to post pictures of installing my D60, I media blasted my valve cover and clear coated them. the issues with installing the steering brace from ORD I have the frame that it does not fit at all. I will cut it up and make it fit.

[First c10]

So your ord steering mount fits the crossmember just not the steering box mount area? That is opposite from mine. All the faith you will get it. It's looking good!!!

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

So your ord steering mount fits the crossmember just not the steering box mount area? That is opposite from mine. All the faith you will get it. It's looking good!!!

It don't fit the cross member either I just lined it up that way. the holes don't line up either top or bottom side to side. I will cut the bracket up and make it fit. A good cut off wheel and mig welder will do the trick.