Project: "Junkyard Resurrection"

[1969k10stepside]

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

hurry up and get that engine in there already

Hopefully it's in in the next 2 weeks.The only thing slowing me down is brake lines and motor mounts.Now I have both,just to get them on.

Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

damb, you guys always get so much done... i get sidetracked all the time and never get anything done... ive been parting out 2 trucks and tryig to help a friend with his blazer so i havnt made any progress on my 71 at all

You will get to it eventually.Hopefully,he will come help you since you helped him with his.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

i bet the brake line will be fun

[1969k10stepside]

Tonight...I took some stuff like headers,intake,carb,etc back off the motor in preperation for the motor going in.I also nearly got the rear axles brake lines bent and ran.Just one more bend and the rear axle lines are done...Next is the lines through the frame...which shouldnt be that hard

[msgross]

you need to get a new camera Dustin!

[1969k10stepside]

Yeah...I know.
Here is some pics I don't think I ever posted.....The front clip is sitting un level because I didnt have the correct mounts

[1969k10stepside]

Well,I was trying to figure out the motor mounts today.I have the mounts that mount on the block with 3 bolts,I was also thinking there was more "rubber" that went on the bottom of the crossmember.I,after cleaning out my parts shed looking for some,decided to go back to the chassis and look at things again.I got a old mount,a bolt,and a washer and bolted the mount down to the crossmember as it would be with the motor attached.That's when I came to the conclusion that the only mounts for the motor were the ones that bolt,with 3 bolts,to the block.So,now that the situation has been solved the motor is ready to go in.I never up till this afteroon had the oil pan on.So,I got the gaskets and bolts and bolted the pan down.The motor,still not all done is ready to atleast be set in the chassis where it can be finished.I'm hoping the motor is in by the weekend.I still have to finish running front brake lines first.
As for the motor,I just need to install the intake,carb,valve covers,harmonic ballancer,HEI,headers,etc.Stuff that can be done with the motor in the chassis

[mattsz]

Your getting there .

[1969k10stepside]

Yeah...sorta.11 months ownership now! I got the motor off the stand and attached to the hoist.Its sitting on a block of wood now but is still attached to the hoist.Tomorrow the motor goes in! I got out the flywheel and cleaned it up so tomorrow the flywheel goes on,the convertor,the tranny gets bolted on,then it all goes in.I slide the O ring in between the t case and tranny,bolt the tranny to the t case lower the motor in a bit more and then bolt the motor down....so,11 months into ownership the motor will be going in.

Now,11 months may seem like a long time to get this far but I really didnt work on it till Late October or Early November.I think I did good considering the chassis was blasted and painted,the axles were rebuilt,the motor was rebuilt,the lift was installed...and who did all the work?...me! 95 % of the work was done right in my little 30x40 shop.The only outside the shop work was having the block bored,and having the tires put on the rims.
I'm just a little ashamed to say whats in it for being close to running,but not actually running...

[RACINJASON22]

Why be ashamed Dustin are you not proud of what you have accomplished cause I sure am and I think it is well worth it IMHO.

RJ22...

[1969k10stepside]

I'm just ashamed there is nearly 6 grand in a truck that doesnt even run... I will be happy when it runs though,thats one of the pay-offs

[estig70]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

I'm just ashamed there is nearly 6 grand in a truck that doesnt even run... I will be happy when it runs though,thats one of the pay-offs

at least you know what you have though, a brand new old truck.

Eric

[1969k10stepside]

Originally Posted by estig70

at least you know what you have though, a brand new old truck.

Eric

Eric,you're about half right..Cept only about 40% is new.The only new stuff on the truck is the lift,shocks,bushings,all the motor parts with the exception of the block and crank.The lugnuts,the lockouts,bearings and seals.Brake lines.So far all the rest was original.Which I did want.95% of the body is original which is a plus when it comes to gaps and body lines.But,the build wasnt about buying new stuff,its about buying stuff from junkyards and bringing it up from the dead back to life.

[65-72 chevytoys]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

But,the build wasnt about buying new stuff,its about buying stuff from junkyards and bringing it up from the dead back to life.

Way to go that is something to be proud of. I sure would be and having fun while doing it. That is what this hobby is all about. I would rather have a truck like yours that I built myself than some trailer queen that I am afraid to drive.

[68GMC454]

looks good..your oding good so far..the price is not to bad, if you had of had all of the work done at a shop, you would be into it for more than you are,,so id be proud..
billy

[1969k10stepside]

Motor is in! Got the motor and tranny bolted together and bolted to the transfer case tonight.Need to adjust the motor position a little and tighten it all down...Yet another mile stone...

[estig70]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Eric,you're about half right..Cept only about 40% is new.The only new stuff on the truck is the lift,shocks,bushings,all the motor parts with the exception of the block and crank.The lugnuts,the lockouts,bearings and seals.Brake lines.So far all the rest was original.Which I did want.95% of the body is original which is a plus when it comes to gaps and body lines.But,the build wasnt about buying new stuff,its about buying stuff from junkyards and bringing it up from the dead back to life.

thats what I meant. Not the fact that NEW stuff was bought but the truck itself is brought back alive. You basically have a NEW old truck and you can't go buy a NEW truck for what you have in yours nowadays. I'll stop now, ha ha ha!!! Can't wait for the finished product though, keep up the good work, by the way I have started on mine and I get alot of encouragement and motivation by your thread here, THANKS!!!

Eric

[Yukon Jack]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Motor is in! Got the motor and tranny bolted together and bolted to the transfer case tonight.Need to adjust the motor position a little and tighten it all down...Yet another mile stone...

Congratulations! Awfully exciting when the motor is back where it belongs. How soon until you expect to be able to fire it up?

[1969k10stepside]

Originally Posted by estig70

Can't wait for the finished product though, keep up the good work, by the way I have started on mine and I get alot of encouragement and motivation by your thread here, THANKS!!!
Your Welcome
Eric

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Congratulations! Awfully exciting when the motor is back where it belongs. How soon until you expect to be able to fire it up?

A few weeks at the earliest,I still have to adjust the rockers,install the intake,buy a smaller carb,buy a new distributor,buy a fuel pump,buy plugs and wires and some other small stuff and then the motor will be ready.I'm filling up the differentials today getting them ready for the road.I have the body back off so it would be easier to put the motor in so while its still off Im gonna fix the cab rust.Then its just bolting it all back together and wiring it.I figure it will be on the road by the end of summer but it will come back apart somewhat to be painted in the winter...I'm getting anxious though.I wanna hear it run! I started my motor work when you pulled the 400 from your k5.I just was post poned with this truck and didnt start again to nearly a year later.The motor for it now was originally planned to go in the other 4wd but things changed...

[1969k10stepside]

Got the differentials topped-off with fluid.Motor,tranny,t case all tightened down.Going to *try* to fire it this weekend.Need to get a distributor,plugs,wires,water pump first.Then try to get the radiator hooked up and see if she runs!

[msgross]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Got the differentials topped-off with fluid.Motor,tranny,t case all tightened down.Going to *try* to fire it this weekend.Need to get a distributor,plugs,wires,water pump first.Then try to get the radiator hooked up and see if she runs!

you forgot one other item.... A CAMERA!

I finally started putting springs on mine, woohoo... I like doing "clean" work don't you...

[1969k10stepside]

No hurry on the camera Actually one might be showing up soon,never know.I might just wait and buy one after the truck is together enough to move so the first new pics are of it stuck in a mud hole
So,you are running a 2" lift (add-a-leaf) in the rear and stock height in the front? Did you have the springs re-arched?That might bring the height back up some.The front springs were easy to put in on mine,but the back were a P.I.T.A. Mainly because of the arch of the lift springs.

[1969k10stepside]

Well,today I got the transfer case and tranny filled up.I got the starter on.I bought a new water pump,plug wires,spark plugs,fuel pump,and some other stuff.Tomorrow I hope to fire the motor....let there be life....So,if you are driving through southern Indiana tomorrow and hear a noise its probably my lumpy cam'd open header'd small block getting broke in

[RACINJASON22]

Nothing like a

lumpy cam'd open header'd small block getting broke in

It brings new life to the build when you reach this point also.

RJ22...

[GREASEMONKEY72]

man i would looove to hear that

[1969k10stepside]

Well,I didnt get the motor fired...getting close though.One more chance at it and it should be ready.I got the fuel pump,water pump,and intake bolted on.I probably would have got the motor fired but I need to get the harmonic ballancer on.So,before the motor can start I need to....install carb,install distributor,install plugs and wires.Install exhaust.Fill motor up with oil.Hook up radiator and fill it up.Put on valve covers and then get it ready to rumble...Junkyard run tomorrow.2 hour one way drive,so I wont get any work done tomorrow..Hope to get some parts though!