Carolina K10, 1979 Reg cab short bed.

[1963c-10]

At least the wiper blade is stainless steel, so the ammonia from your cat can be buffed off. hahaha

Went to the upholstery shop today and got a quote of $300 and I supply the material to do the seat. Check out the blue vinyl I picked out when you get some time.

[TheBlueBomber]

I like the way your going with your seat Jon. I haven't picked out how I want to do mine yet but i'll worry about that later.

Might have found a cam ill be putting in the 305. http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=1991

Pulled the bench seat this morning and found a few surprises. Maybe ill be calling this build "dead mouse"

And yes, that is a dead mouse that was under my seat....

[TheBlueBomber]

Got the Boggers mounted on the 2 rims. Did some digging and found out they're made by Carlisle Tire and Wheel Company. Not the most popular so they took these off the website. I had to call the California warehouse to confirm they still had my size. Ordered through Discount Tire so they'll be here soon.

You can kind of see the difference between the new rim and the 15x7 rim in the second picture, I dont know if I like them so wide yet but I'm happy. The side lugs hit a little if I turn all the way so I need to figure out that. I don't like trimming fenders.

[TheBlueBomber]

When I replaced the oil pan gasket the truck has been parked being cranked up every other day since I still need to replace the vacuum modulator/hose. When I drove it down the driveway to swap tires I noticed a strange grinding sound so today I decided to investigate.

Being that the sound was only occurring while the vehicle was in motion under torque I guessed the sound was coming from the TC cover... Can see a little wear on the teeth and rough spots on the cover...

[TheBlueBomber]

Can see a little contact happening on the inside of the cover...

2nd pic is after 30min of pressure washing, soaking in degreaser, and scrubbing with a brush... Almost tempted to throw it in the sandblaster... Almost.

[1963c-10]

Looking good Austin.

[TheBlueBomber]

Thanks Jon. They're both works in progress.

[rusty76]

Looks like the truck is coming along nicely. That mouse must of ended his life with the pistol...lol. I'm afraid to look under the seat of my truck. Might find Jimmy Hoffa......

[TheBlueBomber]

Thats funny cause Jon said the mouse couldnt adjust to city life

[Old School Low]

Very good enough truck I'd say. New to 47-present and I love watching these builds. Im starting to work on a short 78 C-15. The feed back has been awesome. First attempt at a 'build', loving every minute and never have to wonder where any extra money I have will be spent. You're going to do the rocker welding yourself? Think that could be done w my old red Lincoln stick welder? Neighbor is excellent welder. Im going low but man, a short sq body K truck will always be in my wish bucket. Man, mine is high for 2wd, never see em this high.

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by Old School Low

Very good enough truck I'd say. New to 47-present and I love watching these builds. Im starting to work on a short 78 C-15. The feed back has been awesome. First attempt at a 'build', loving every minute and never have to wonder where any extra money I have will be spent. You're going to do the rocker welding yourself? Think that could be done w my old red Lincoln stick welder? Neighbor is excellent welder. Im going low but man, a short sq body K truck will always be in my wish bucket. Man, mine is high for 2wd, never see em this high.

That's the plan. Never welded before in my life but a good friend of mine has two so ill be practicing soon with one of them. Gotta stop that stuff before it spreads too far.

Love the two tone on your truck. Was thinking about keeping the same color but going with a white two tone with mine. I think I'm going to repaint it back to the original color. Maybe my next square will be a two toned crew cab dually.

[TheBlueBomber]

Just waiting on $$$ and a cherry picker before I pull the motor. Went out and pulled the rest of the interior. Didn't have too much rust under the mats when I pulled them

[Big Tex]

I bet that old lady still has that LWB K10!

[Old School Low]

Good luck w this project. Im going to watch and learn. I love this website.

[TheBlueBomber]

Thanks. I've got my work cut out for me.

[winningz]

Nice truck! I just bought a 78 chevy k10 scottsdale. looks very similar but a darker red

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by winningz

Nice truck! I just bought a 78 chevy k10 scottsdale. looks very similar but a darker red

Congratulations on the buy and welcome to the forum! Will you be starting up a build thread?

[winningz]

Originally Posted by TheBlueBomber

Congratulations on the buy and welcome to the forum! Will you be starting up a build thread?

I will be. most likely in the summer time though. too cold to work on her yet!

[1963c-10]

Austin, call me on the house/cell phone on the aluminum polishing. I can help on that end. Or just bring it down w/you and use the high speed polisher I have. Will save your fingers and elbows a lot of work.

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Austin, call me on the house/cell phone on the aluminum polishing. I can help on that end. Or just bring it down w/you and use the high speed polisher I have. Will save your fingers and elbows a lot of work.

Too late. Hit it with an applicator pad and some microfiber towels and got them pretty decent. Will post pictures soon.

Laid some peel and seal from lowes down on the trans mound. Because of the floor (or lack there of) I kept it to just that and didnt add it anywhere else. Might add some under the seat tomorrow. Plan on putting the rest of the interior back in tomorrow.

Replaced the master cylinder today also so hopefully that takes care off my brake problem. TC cover painted and cleared, 2qts of oil added, small stuff.

All that needs to be done now is a new battery/vacuum modulator on the trans and she'll be on the road again.

[1963c-10]

Page 3.....this stuffs addictive isn't it

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Page 3.....this stuffs addictive isn't it

I told you... As long as I stay off the forums my wallet is MUCH happier!!

[8lugnutz]

Nice truck! I'm kind of partial to the Tangier Orange, just because it is different. I haven't seen many around in that color. Keep plugging away at it!

[TheBlueBomber]

Originally Posted by 8lugnutz

Nice truck! I'm kind of partial to the Tangier Orange, just because it is different. I haven't seen many around in that color. Keep plugging away at it!

Thanks. I was at first, When I bought the truck It was so dirty I thought it was red. After looking into it this was a "specialty" paint code that didnt come in two tone. I think it'll look good after body work and paint has been laid. Saw a restored on just like this on CL and it didnt look to bad imo.

[rusty76]

Paint the tow hooks silver. They'll look good just like the cover. It's fun to mess with these old trucks isn't it.