Crash's 69 K10

[Crash_OK]

Today I final got the axle and springs mounted to the frame. The truck had lift blocks on the rear axle. I believe they were home built out of 2” sq. tubing. They were rusting from the inside out, so I decided to install real lift bolts in their place.









After that I installed the front Spring Bushings and bolted the springs to the frame and then the axle to the springs.





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Feels good to have everything bolted back up.. Over $2000 invested in the frame; New ring and pinion, bearings, seals, ball joints, tie rods, paint, lift blocks, brakes, calipers, wheel cylinders, Hub, rotors, etc..

I started on the new brake lines. Hope to finish tomorrow.



I have a line on a 5.3L and 4l60e. 2005 with 80K for $1500. This will include Radiator, Computer, wiring harness, Gas Pedal, Transmission Lines, all accessories, head pipes past the O2 sensors, etc.. Not sure if this is a good deal or not.. I guess I should look around a little more…

[HarrolLS1]

Love this build... really like the work table you built. Give us a dimensions and materials
list if you have any free time. Keep up the good work, sounds like a good price for a 5.3/4l60 combo w/acc, radiator, and computer.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by HarrolLS1

Love this build... really like the work table you built. Give us a dimensions and materials
list if you have any free time. Keep up the good work, sounds like a good price for a 5.3/4l60 combo w/acc, radiator, and computer.

I don't have a materials list.. but the top is 3/16 plate 3' x 4', I built the frame out of 1"x2" tubing (13 gauge I think). I wrapped the top of the table with 1" angle (to keep the fluids in). I could take some more pictures if you want me to. I could also develop a materials list after the 1st of the year.

Thanks..

[HarrolLS1]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

I don't have a materials list.. but the top is 3/16 plate 3' x 4', I built the frame out of 1"x2" tubing (13 gauge I think). I wrapped the top of the table with 1" angle (to keep the fluids in). I could take some more pictures if you want me to. I could also develop a materials list after the 1st of the year.

Thanks..

You Rock... Have a Merry Christmas!

[Crash_OK]

Started out yesterday repairing the cracks in the radiator support and then painting the cross members and radiator support with POR15.





The radiator support came out of a BB truck (402).



Now time for paint.







While I was waiting on the paint to dry, I went to Tulsa and picked this up..







I also got a lot of accessories for the swap.






Not sure what to do today.. Maybe a day of rest…

[ryanmctee]

Great job. I'm currently building a 72 K10 as well. Going to be a daily driver. Haven't got into quite the depth as you, yours looks great!! Maybe we can compare notes as we have the same truck and are about at the same stage of the build.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by ryanmctee

Great job. I'm currently building a 72 K10 as well. Going to be a daily driver. Haven't got into quite the depth as you, yours looks great!! Maybe we can compare notes as we have the same truck and are about at the same stage of the build.

Sounds great... I think I am going to pull the tigger on a 5.3L and 4L60e tomorrow..

[Crash_OK]

Yesterday I sand blasted the engine cross member, transmission cross member, transfer case brackets, drive shafts, and the radiator support.





After that I worked some more on the brake lines. Mine were routed outside of the frame; however, I believe it should be routed inside.







After sandblasting the radiator support I found a few cracked places. Today I will weld those up and start painting with the POR15.

Waiting on some pictures of the 5.3L that I am thinking of using.

[67swb72klb]

good job on the build sounds like a good deal on the 5.3 to me with the miles in all nice work u take a lot of detailed pics

[caser]

nice to watch, appreciate all the effort with all the pics. Thats what keeps me drawn in.

[mcbassin]

Hey Crash,
This is my kind of project for sure! I can't believe how far you have taken this project in such a short time frame. I love that table you made. I wish I had built one of those along time ago. It gets all your work right up to standing level instead of on the floor.
Diggin the OU golf cart in the background too

You definetely have a plan. I have done the LS conversion on my build too. In fact just finished getting it running. If you have any questions I would be happy to point you to the guys that have answers....I can help a little but I have a board of advisors on here that have helped me through the process. Hope to see your ride in person some day.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey Crash,
This is my kind of project for sure! I can't believe how far you have taken this project in such a short time frame. I love that table you made. I wish I had built one of those along time ago. It gets all your work right up to standing level instead of on the floor.
Diggin the OU golf cart in the background too

You definetely have a plan. I have done the LS conversion on my build too. In fact just finished getting it running. If you have any questions I would be happy to point you to the guys that have answers....I can help a little but I have a board of advisors on here that have helped me through the process. Hope to see your ride in person some day.

Thanks.. I am afraid the progress is about to slow down some. I bought this a project to work on over the winter months.. But for some reason I want to finish it as quick as I can. It will slow down a great deal when I start on the body work.

The table has been a blessing; I am too old to work off of the floor anymore.

I am sure I will be asking for help on the LS swap. I ordered some parts from advanced adapters last night to help me get the 4L60 tied to the NP205. I have been researching converting the wiring harness to stand alone this morning.

What did you do about the cooling system? Did you use the original radiator?

I live in Edmond, but my shop is at our lake place on Eufaula Lake. After I get it finished we will get together and check out our trucks.

Have a great Christmas..

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks.. I am afraid the progress is about to slow down some. I bought this a project to work on over the winter months.. But for some reason I want to finish it as quick as I can. It will slow down a great deal when I start on the body work.

The table has been a blessing; I am too old to work off of the floor anymore.

I am sure I will be asking for help on the LS swap. I ordered some parts from advanced adapters last night to help me get the 4L60 tied to the NP205. I have been researching converting the wiring harness to stand alone this morning.

What did you do about the cooling system? Did you use the original radiator?

I live in Edmond, but my shop is at our lake place on Eufaula Lake. After I get it finished we will get together and check out our trucks.

Have a great Christmas..

On the cooling system, I'm using a stock style 4 core radiator. I am gonna run twin electric fans and just build my own shroud to mount them. I have bought the fans yet. You can see the radiator on my build towards the last page. That's cool you can got to the lake place to work on your build. Looking forward to updates. Yep, we need to schedule some bbq meets this year. Hope to be driving mine by summer next year.....ambitious goal as slow as I have gone. Happy holidays!

[Crash_OK]

Yesterday I installed the cross members and finished up some painting.









Today I started cleaning up the 5.3L. It really wasn’t that dirty, but I want to put some paint on the block. I also removed the exhaust manifolds, wiring, and all the accessories.







Applied another coat of paint on the drivesafts.

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Here is a picture of a couple of Christmas presents from my family..
Welding cart and a magnetic bowl to hold bolts and small parts…




I started thinking about fuel system needs, and I have a question. The part I have pictured below has a line that runs from it to towards the rear of the truck alongside the fuel supply line.. I assumed it was the fuel return line, but after thinking about it, I don’t see how it could be since it comes of the top of the air manifold. So here is the first of many stupid questions.. What is it?




Thanks…. And I hope everyone is having a happy Christmas.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Yesterday I installed the cross members and finished up some painting.

I started thinking about fuel system needs, and I have a question. The part I have pictured below has a line that runs from it to towards the rear of the truck alongside the fuel supply line.. I assumed it was the fuel return line, but after thinking about it, I don’t see how it could be since it comes of the top of the air manifold. So here is the first of many stupid questions.. What is it?

Thanks…. And I hope everyone is having a happy Christmas.

Your engine won't have a return line and that plastic line at the top front of the intake you won't need either. You can make or buy a block off plate.
Merry Christmas!

[Maxxd07]

Sweet build, and fast progress!

Is the line an evap line?

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

Sweet build, and fast progress!

Is the line an evap line?

Thanks... It might be the evap line.. I need to research it a little more..

[mcbassin]

Mark,
I like the cab dolly! Too bad about the rust. It looks very similar to the cab I'm about to start on in the next week or so. I have a pretty "rust free" cab HERE that has a shaved drip rail and firewall if you're into that look/style. I bought it because it had very little rust. But my build took a turn like these things seem to do. More than likely, I will sell it if I think I can fix the rusty one. I have thought about just welding a new drip rail on it but can't find one anywhere.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Mark,
I like the cab dolly! Too bad about the rust. It looks very similar to the cab I'm about to start on in the next week or so. I have a pretty "rust free" cab HERE that has a shaved drip rail and firewall if you're into that look/style. I bought it because it had very little rust. But my build took a turn like these things seem to do. More than likely, I will sell it if I think I can fix the rusty one. I have thought about just welding a new drip rail on it but can't find one anywhere.

Mike..


I love the shaved firewall... not so sure about the shaved drip rails...

So if I decided to fix the cab I have, where would I start.. I was thinking that I should start with replacing the front and rear cab supports first and then work on the floorboard and work my way out to the rockers.. but I really don’t have any idea.. I was just thinking.. How would you approach it?

Thanks….

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Mike..


I love the shaved firewall... not so sure about the shaved drip rails...

So if I decided to fix the cab I have, where would I start.. I was thinking that I should start with replacing the front and rear cab supports first and then work on the floorboard and work my way out to the rockers.. but I really don’t have any idea.. I was just thinking.. How would you approach it?

Thanks….

Mark, I am going to follow the lead of one of favorite builds on here for rust repair/removal. One side at a time and not order patch panels until I know what all pieces I need. It will take some time for sure. But I don't fish much this time of year so goal is to have my new cab in primer by Febuary. Follow the links below is probably the single most detailed build on this board. Bruce88 did a great job. Fair warning, you might spend some time going through his build
HERE
MORE
MORE
AND MORE

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Mark, I am going to follow the lead of one of favorite builds on here for rust repair/removal. One side at a time and not order patch panels until I know what all pieces I need. It will take some time for sure. But I don't fish much this time of year so goal is to have my new cab in primer by Febuary. Follow the links below is probably the single most detailed build on this board. Bruce88 did a great job. Fair warning, you might spend some time going through his build
HERE
MORE
MORE
AND MORE

Thanks Mike. I have actual read all of his thread before.. but I had forgot about the cab repair he did.. Great work by Bruce88.. I think I am going to try and repair my cab.. I think if I take my time, and not get into a hurry I might be able to do it…. I might have to have you come help me.. lol.. My shop is about 100 yards from Lake Eufaula.. so we could get some fishing in as well….

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks Mike. I have actual read all of his thread before.. but I had forgot about the cab repair he did.. Great work by Bruce88.. I think I am going to try and repair my cab.. I think if I take my time, and not get into a hurry I might be able to do it…. I might have to have you come help me.. lol.. My shop is about 100 yards from Lake Eufaula.. so we could get some fishing in as well….

Heck yeah! that's what I'm talking about. I like that attitude. Yep, Bruce is a stud when it comes to a restoration. I would like to have his and many other's on here budget. I have to wait till I get funds for most phases of my build.

I am about to start hacking on my new cab as soon as I get it blasted/cleaned up. It will be the most rust I have tackled on one of these, but way less than many I have seen.

We usually fish Eufaula at least 2 times a year. My buddy has a cabin over by Duchess. What part of the lake are you located? Fishing is kinda slow this time of year but I would like to stop by when it gets a little warmer. I can swing by and help you then.

[mcbassin]

That Dirty Dingo setup looks like it will work great. Nice score on the hubs too. Nothing but high quality parts on this project. Looking forward to updates.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That Dirty Dingo setup looks like it will work great. Nice score on the hubs too. Nothing but high quality parts on this project. Looking forward to updates.

Thanks Mike... Hopefully my transmission parts will get here before the weekend and I can get it finished. After that I will work with you on the on getting the Transmission to Transfer case adapter cut down... Will it take long to machine it down after I get it to you?

Have a good evening.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks Mike... Hopefully my transmission parts will get here before the weekend and I can get it finished. After that I will work with you on the on getting the Transmission to Transfer case adapter cut down... Will it take long to machine it down after I get it to you?
Have a good evening.

Won't take long at all. Maybe a 30 minutes?