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msgross · 10-04-2008, 08:56 PM

Might as well try it... nothing to lose except the cost of some new o-rings.

that's a good article, thanks..

sdailey · 10-04-2008, 09:05 PM

Anytime. Glad to help out.

FYI, the company mentioned in the article, West Texas 4x4, sells complete rebuild kits for $35 w/o ball bearings and $45 w/ball bearings.

msgross · 10-04-2008, 09:18 PM

I think rock auto had a kit for $30 but don't know what it has in it...

sourkraut · 10-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Hey, Mike I am from the other side of Harrisburg! When you are done with your cab you can come over and show me how to replace my floor! Looks really good please keep the pics coming!

msgross · 10-05-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourkraut

Hey, Mike I am from the other side of Harrisburg! When you are done with your cab you can come over and show me how to replace my floor! Looks really good please keep the pics coming!

no problem, pick one up at Carlisle and i'll give you a hand...I live in Lebanon so i'm no that far away. got pics of your ride? There are a few more board members in your area too. We could almost have a Central PA meet now...

sourkraut · 10-05-2008, 06:05 PM

That is funny I am from the backside of Mt Gretna. I will upload some pics once I get a chance to resize them. I keep getting a size error so I will have to screw around with them. I am working on a couple frame issues now and have a way to go till I get to the sheetmetal. How ever I really had to work hard at not going to Carlisle this weekend! I know what is going to happen though I will end up going to Hershey cause I won' be able to gt it out of my head!

msgross · 10-05-2008, 07:04 PM

I haven't been to Hershey yet... Use MS Paint to resize pics or use MS photo editor if you have that... Another easier way is to open a photobucket.com account, upload them there and then paste the IMG code into this message... You can do 10 at a time that way, much faster and it backs up your pics online.

Rust Buster · 10-05-2008, 08:19 PM

Mike,
rebuilding the steering pump isn't bad for the most part. The hardest is the reassembly of the balls that you are supposed to have a special tool for. I ended up using a piece of copper pipe that worked like a charm. I bought the rebuild kit through rockauto, and then a step by step instruction booklet from someone on this board. It took a good 3 hours or so, but most of that was cleaning parts.
Just my two cents

thesteppenwolf · 10-20-2008, 11:34 AM

..I have three spring stack, a slight bow, rides good (so far)..oks, chrome tab on th eside of th efender is a "C-10"....the vin number starts with a "K"...is it a C or K...this just shows what I know about trucks....it needs a grille and such, I may fab something up. The only good thing is the front bumper on that part of the truck.
I appreciate you assistance.

thank you

estig70 · 10-20-2008, 01:27 PM

[QUOTE=thesteppenwolf;2937914]..I have three spring stack, a slight bow, rides good (so far)..oks, chrome tab on th eside of th efender is a "C-10"....the vin number starts with a "K"...is it a C or K...this just shows what I know about trucks....it needs a grille and such, I may fab something up. The only good thing is the front bumper on that part of the truck.
I appreciate you assistance.

thank you[/QUOTE

The "K" in the Vin code means its a 4x4 truck. I don't think they ever made a K/10 emblem for these trucks. I have a 4x4 with the C/10 badging as well.

Looking good ms.

Eric

thesteppenwolf · 10-20-2008, 12:06 PM

I need to get under it to get all the numbers off the differentials and measurements off the springs...any other suggestions on what to check?

thanks..AGAIN!!

msgross · 10-05-2008, 08:23 PM

cool, i'll try it when the time comes. Even if I mount this one and it needs rebuilt/replaced later then the frame part is done since they all have the same body to them.

sourkraut · 10-05-2008, 08:48 PM

I finally got it. I have a good bit of work a head of me. I have already made new trailing arms and have redone the rear-end, new 3.73's and a posi. I have a stainless exhaust I am planning on fab up for it and lots of sheet metal work. I also plan on changing it to a 5 speed from an auto. I got a great deal on a set of 99' factory seats with the integrated seat belts for $75. I do a lot of leather work and plan on reupholstering them in a leather of some type.

msgross · 10-05-2008, 09:04 PM

If you do leather work then we need to talk...nice nide

sourkraut · 10-05-2008, 09:07 PM

why what do you have? if you look I have a link to my website.

msgross · 10-13-2008, 07:43 PM

no progress once again, planned on working on the cab today but we had a pumpkin patch carnival at the pre-school, then I decided to wash and wax the "driving" vehicles of the family. I usually try to do that in the summer and fall... At least one chevy looks better! Of course I do the outside and mama does the inside so needless to say it still looks like a soccer van on the inside (cookie crumbs, chairs, juicebox wrappers!)

I'm leaving to fly an aircraft to Texas tomorrow, should be back home Friday if all goes well. Maybe next weekend we can see some doors hung....

msgross · 10-19-2008, 07:33 PM

Finally got a little work done today, installed the right kick panel (man I don't like those) and hung the doors to make sure that the floor wasn't to far off. With the doors close to perfect I was able to hang the rockers and get stuff to line up fairly close...

I would like a confirmation on this back wall measurement though. I need to insure that my floor is high enough in the back... thanks

68 short step · 10-20-2008, 09:41 AM

looking good. i measured 18 3/8" on a 71 cab. hope this helps....but all in all, id base the position of the floor to give you the best door gaps..

msgross · 10-20-2008, 11:03 AM

thanks... that might be what I had, hard to get the tape in perfect position...

thesteppenwolf · 10-20-2008, 11:08 AM

Oks..from what I have read and your replies, you are the one who is on top of it all..I am new to the "Chevy truck" scene. I am an old Chevy small block person though. I have just got a '71 Chevy 4 x 4, automatic. Body isn't all too rough on it. Leaf springs all around. The front leaves are a bit bowed, look as if going in the wrong direction...is that a norm or are the springs worn out? (is that possible,even?)...it is great to drive it around, turn a lot of heads with it..

thank you

msgross · 10-20-2008, 11:23 AM

I think the front stock springs are usually flat but I have seen some pics of a slight downard bow on K-10's. If they ride nice and you don't have tire clearance issues then run with them.

Do you have two or three leaves? I have the HD spring option which came with three in the front.

Is yours a K-10?

thanks for the comments, i'm not a SME (subject matter expert), I just enjoy trucks and spend waaaay to much time researching the answers...

glimmertwin01 · 10-21-2008, 01:09 AM

Mike
you Da Man! Im glad im single! I just bought another project a 70 K5 ..now if i could just got to workin on the 67 K20.. the project looks awesome!
Dan

msgross · 10-25-2008, 01:50 PM

started working a little on the floor today.. wife says that she needs to park in the garage soon so I need to get this back on the frame very soon. decided to fab a piece of metal to fill the firewall rot that I had...

Should get to some welding this afternoon...

msgross · 10-25-2008, 01:52 PM

Need to make a decision on the rust in the A-pillar as well...thoughts?

I think I might sacrifice my cheap garden sprayer and shoot some rust sealer up into that area, and inside the doors...

msgross · 10-25-2008, 07:00 PM

Got a few more hours in today...

I thought the A-pillar cam out ok except for when I put the rocker back on, noticed it needs to move back 1/4" or so... not sure how this will affect the final fit...

I can't really see how it needs to move back though...

I'm not real happy with how these A-pillar patches fit. There was no way that all four cab support bolts were going to fit onto it...

10-04-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Might as well try it... nothing to lose except the cost of some new o-rings. that's a good article, thanks.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-04-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Anytime. Glad to help out. FYI, the company mentioned in the article, West Texas 4x4, sells complete rebuild kits for $35 w/o ball bearings and $45 w/ball bearings. __________________ Shannon

10-04-2008, 09:18 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I think rock auto had a kit for $30 but don't know what it has in it... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-04-2008, 10:24 PM	#4
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Hey, Mike I am from the other side of Harrisburg! When you are done with your cab you can come over and show me how to replace my floor! Looks really good please keep the pics coming!

10-05-2008, 06:05 PM	#6
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! That is funny I am from the backside of Mt Gretna. I will upload some pics once I get a chance to resize them. I keep getting a size error so I will have to screw around with them. I am working on a couple frame issues now and have a way to go till I get to the sheetmetal. How ever I really had to work hard at not going to Carlisle this weekend! I know what is going to happen though I will end up going to Hershey cause I won' be able to gt it out of my head!

10-05-2008, 07:04 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I haven't been to Hershey yet... Use MS Paint to resize pics or use MS photo editor if you have that... Another easier way is to open a photobucket.com account, upload them there and then paste the IMG code into this message... You can do 10 at a time that way, much faster and it backs up your pics online. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-05-2008 at 07:05 PM.

10-05-2008, 08:19 PM	#8
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Mike, rebuilding the steering pump isn't bad for the most part. The hardest is the reassembly of the balls that you are supposed to have a special tool for. I ended up using a piece of copper pipe that worked like a charm. I bought the rebuild kit through rockauto, and then a step by step instruction booklet from someone on this board. It took a good 3 hours or so, but most of that was cleaning parts. Just my two cents __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

10-20-2008, 11:34 AM	#9
thesteppenwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! ..I have three spring stack, a slight bow, rides good (so far)..oks, chrome tab on th eside of th efender is a "C-10"....the vin number starts with a "K"...is it a C or K...this just shows what I know about trucks....it needs a grille and such, I may fab something up. The only good thing is the front bumper on that part of the truck. I appreciate you assistance. thank you

10-20-2008, 01:27 PM	#10
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! [QUOTE=thesteppenwolf;2937914]..I have three spring stack, a slight bow, rides good (so far)..oks, chrome tab on th eside of th efender is a "C-10"....the vin number starts with a "K"...is it a C or K...this just shows what I know about trucks....it needs a grille and such, I may fab something up. The only good thing is the front bumper on that part of the truck. I appreciate you assistance. thank you[/QUOTE The "K" in the Vin code means its a 4x4 truck. I don't think they ever made a K/10 emblem for these trucks. I have a 4x4 with the C/10 badging as well. Looking good ms. Eric

10-20-2008, 12:06 PM	#11
thesteppenwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I need to get under it to get all the numbers off the differentials and measurements off the springs...any other suggestions on what to check? thanks..AGAIN!!

10-05-2008, 08:23 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! cool, i'll try it when the time comes. Even if I mount this one and it needs rebuilt/replaced later then the frame part is done since they all have the same body to them. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-05-2008, 08:48 PM	#13
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I finally got it. I have a good bit of work a head of me. I have already made new trailing arms and have redone the rear-end, new 3.73's and a posi. I have a stainless exhaust I am planning on fab up for it and lots of sheet metal work. I also plan on changing it to a 5 speed from an auto. I got a great deal on a set of 99' factory seats with the integrated seat belts for $75. I do a lot of leather work and plan on reupholstering them in a leather of some type. Attached Images __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-05-2008, 09:04 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! If you do leather work then we need to talk...nice nide __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-05-2008, 09:07 PM	#15
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! why what do you have? if you look I have a link to my website. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-13-2008, 07:43 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! no progress once again, planned on working on the cab today but we had a pumpkin patch carnival at the pre-school, then I decided to wash and wax the "driving" vehicles of the family. I usually try to do that in the summer and fall... At least one chevy looks better! Of course I do the outside and mama does the inside so needless to say it still looks like a soccer van on the inside (cookie crumbs, chairs, juicebox wrappers!) I'm leaving to fly an aircraft to Texas tomorrow, should be back home Friday if all goes well. Maybe next weekend we can see some doors hung.... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-13-2008 at 07:44 PM.



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10-19-2008, 07:33 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Finally got a little work done today, installed the right kick panel (man I don't like those) and hung the doors to make sure that the floor wasn't to far off. With the doors close to perfect I was able to hang the rockers and get stuff to line up fairly close... I would like a confirmation on this back wall measurement though. I need to insure that my floor is high enough in the back... thanks Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-20-2008, 09:41 AM	#18
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! looking good. i measured 18 3/8" on a 71 cab. hope this helps....but all in all, id base the position of the floor to give you the best door gaps.. Last edited by 68 short step; 10-20-2008 at 09:44 AM.

10-20-2008, 11:03 AM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! thanks... that might be what I had, hard to get the tape in perfect position... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-20-2008, 11:08 AM	#20
thesteppenwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Oks..from what I have read and your replies, you are the one who is on top of it all..I am new to the "Chevy truck" scene. I am an old Chevy small block person though. I have just got a '71 Chevy 4 x 4, automatic. Body isn't all too rough on it. Leaf springs all around. The front leaves are a bit bowed, look as if going in the wrong direction...is that a norm or are the springs worn out? (is that possible,even?)...it is great to drive it around, turn a lot of heads with it.. thank you

10-20-2008, 11:23 AM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I think the front stock springs are usually flat but I have seen some pics of a slight downard bow on K-10's. If they ride nice and you don't have tire clearance issues then run with them. Do you have two or three leaves? I have the HD spring option which came with three in the front. Is yours a K-10? thanks for the comments, i'm not a SME (subject matter expert), I just enjoy trucks and spend waaaay to much time researching the answers... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-20-2008 at 11:24 AM.

10-21-2008, 01:09 AM	#22
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Mike you Da Man! Im glad im single! I just bought another project a 70 K5 ..now if i could just got to workin on the 67 K20.. the project looks awesome! Dan __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

10-25-2008, 01:50 PM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! started working a little on the floor today.. wife says that she needs to park in the garage soon so I need to get this back on the frame very soon. decided to fab a piece of metal to fill the firewall rot that I had... Should get to some welding this afternoon... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-25-2008, 01:52 PM	#24
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Need to make a decision on the rust in the A-pillar as well...thoughts? I think I might sacrifice my cheap garden sprayer and shoot some rust sealer up into that area, and inside the doors... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-25-2008 at 01:53 PM.

10-25-2008, 07:00 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Got a few more hours in today... I thought the A-pillar cam out ok except for when I put the rocker back on, noticed it needs to move back 1/4" or so... not sure how this will affect the final fit... I can't really see how it needs to move back though... I'm not real happy with how these A-pillar patches fit. There was no way that all four cab support bolts were going to fit onto it... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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