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2014sierraAT · 05-09-2019, 04:03 PM

Wow, awesome work!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-09-2019, 04:15 PM

I'm in to watch another great build

**1rippen6** · 05-09-2019, 06:03 PM

In for another amazing build!

smbrouss70 · 05-09-2019, 08:19 PM

I'm in to watch another one!

1972 Jimmy · 05-09-2019, 08:20 PM

I'm in for another round!! Looking great so far!!

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2019, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Woohoo! Back at at. Love it. Happy to hop on board for the build. Best wishes guys. Pete

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Originally Posted by Austinjay

Beautiful work! I followed the blazer build and i am excited to follow this on as well.

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Originally Posted by 2014sierraAT

Wow, awesome work!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm in to watch another great build

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

In for another amazing build!

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I'm in to watch another one!

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Originally Posted by 1972 Jimmy

I'm in for another round!! Looking great so far!!

You boys are just the best. Thanks for the kind words and for coming along. It'll be like old times.

More parts on the way...hopefully more progress pics this weekend.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-09-2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

You boys are just the best. Thanks for the kind words and for coming along. It'll be like old times.

More parts on the way...hopefully more progress pics this weekend.

Awesome! You know we love pics. It's looking good already!

**72 tigger** · 05-10-2019, 06:33 AM

Nice work! You always get all the details right- looking forward to seeing it come together. Thanks for sharing

CTENTA1 · 05-10-2019, 01:58 PM

This is awesome! I'm following along, again!

Chulisohombre · 05-10-2019, 06:34 PM

Very cool. Subd

JJH Jimmy · 05-10-2019, 09:54 PM

I’m in for the show as well!

**4x41971SWB** · 05-12-2019, 08:37 PM

Awesome!! Following

**IronCanine** · 05-13-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice work! You always get all the details right- looking forward to seeing it come together. Thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by CTENTA1

This is awesome! I'm following along, again!

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Very cool. Subd

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Originally Posted by JJH Jimmy

I’m in for the show as well!

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Originally Posted by 4x41971SWB

Awesome!! Following

Thanks guys! Now it feels like a party.

**IronCanine** · 05-13-2019, 10:37 PM

Currently in a UPS induced holding pattern. Parts hiccups stalled us a bit over the last week. Hopefully the log jam is about to break though. Put the tow hooks on tonight. I was convinced that the hardware was factory when we pulled them off...now not so sure. All say "LAWSON" on the head. We had em re-plated with a lot of the other hardware. As I returned them to service tonight, they seemed overly long. These aren't like what I've seen on other trucks--though I do feel like this would definitely be a thing in Fremont in 1968...where someone would just pick something that was close out of a bin somewhere. We may yet grab some new Grade 8s and throw in there.

Fingers crossed there's a parts box on the porch tomorrow and we can push this puppy forward.

**IronCanine** · 05-15-2019, 03:30 PM

Following Pete and other's lead. Gearbox and pump rebuilt by Marty at powersteering.com. Very nice job.

**IronCanine** · 05-15-2019, 03:40 PM

Eric detailed the transmission and got the transfer case and transmission mounted while we waited for the flex plate of all things to arrive. What should have been two days stretched further. When it did get here and the engine was offered up to the transmission--the motor mounts were 1-7/8" ahead of the engine stand. This was such a stupid mistake by me. As much time as I spend on here researching and troubleshooting...I should have headed this off before we got to assembling painted components.

**IronCanine** · 05-15-2019, 03:48 PM

The difference was in the length of the transfer case. To complete this conversion (4sp/Rockwell to TH350/NP205), we had to slide the transmission/adapter crossmember and the transfer case mount back to make up the difference. Which Eric and I did late last night before I had to catch an early flight this morning. A little bummed about this misstep, always longing for more progress--and now stuck out of town for a few days. Hopefully we're on the verge of a week or two where she doesn't fight so hard.

Chulisohombre · 05-15-2019, 08:59 PM

Looks assembly line fresh.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-15-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Looks assembly line fresh.

X2, it's gonna be a brand new truck.

**lks dcvn** · 05-17-2019, 04:05 PM

In for the ride on this one. I really liked your blazer build!

**IronCanine** · 05-17-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Looks assembly line fresh.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2, it's gonna be a brand new truck.

Thanks guys. We're really trying.

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

In for the ride on this one. I really liked your blazer build!

Thanks! That truck was fun--glad you're on board for this one.

**IronCanine** · 05-20-2019, 11:55 PM

Finally back home. Minor update. Eric got a fair bit bolted on. Date code correct Quadrajet from the Fremont donor rebuilt and refinished by Sean Murphy. Power steering pump restored by Marty at Powersteering.com. Compressor restored by Original Air (working on correct decal). Would have preferred FAA Benny from the board...but could not make contact. After a lot of hunting and looking and even asking via this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post8527744

We've elected to go no heat stove and use the original dipstick we have (unless new evidence emerges). Internally regulated alternator....and the beat goes on. Lots more to do. I'll keep you posted.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-21-2019, 12:26 AM

It's gonna be a complete truck soon. Looking great.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-21-2019, 09:48 PM

Wow!

rowdy11 · 05-23-2019, 09:44 AM

Looking great, and love the velocity of your work! Thanks for sharing the detailed pics of the body work. I'm just finishing my NP 205 rebuild up now, starting to take the body apart this weekend and was fretting on the best way to work through it.
Keep it up!

05-09-2019, 04:03 PM	#26
2014sierraAT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 163	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Wow, awesome work!

05-09-2019, 04:15 PM	#27
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,237	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration I'm in to watch another great build __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-09-2019, 06:03 PM	#28
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,783	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration In for another amazing build!

05-09-2019, 08:19 PM	#29
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration I'm in to watch another one! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-09-2019, 08:20 PM	#30
1972 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Freeland, Michigan Posts: 1,385	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration I'm in for another round!! Looking great so far!!

05-10-2019, 06:33 AM	#33
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Nice work! You always get all the details right- looking forward to seeing it come together. Thanks for sharing

05-10-2019, 01:58 PM	#34
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration This is awesome! I'm following along, again!

05-10-2019, 06:34 PM	#35
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Very cool. Subd __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

05-10-2019, 09:54 PM	#36
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration I’m in for the show as well! __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

05-12-2019, 08:37 PM	#37
4x41971SWB Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Escondido CA Posts: 573	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Awesome!! Following

05-13-2019, 10:37 PM	#39
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Currently in a UPS induced holding pattern. Parts hiccups stalled us a bit over the last week. Hopefully the log jam is about to break though. Put the tow hooks on tonight. I was convinced that the hardware was factory when we pulled them off...now not so sure. All say "LAWSON" on the head. We had em re-plated with a lot of the other hardware. As I returned them to service tonight, they seemed overly long. These aren't like what I've seen on other trucks--though I do feel like this would definitely be a thing in Fremont in 1968...where someone would just pick something that was close out of a bin somewhere. We may yet grab some new Grade 8s and throw in there. Fingers crossed there's a parts box on the porch tomorrow and we can push this puppy forward. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 05-13-2019 at 10:39 PM. Reason: refinement

05-15-2019, 03:30 PM	#40
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Following Pete and other's lead. Gearbox and pump rebuilt by Marty at powersteering.com. Very nice job. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-15-2019, 03:40 PM	#41
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Eric detailed the transmission and got the transfer case and transmission mounted while we waited for the flex plate of all things to arrive. What should have been two days stretched further. When it did get here and the engine was offered up to the transmission--the motor mounts were 1-7/8" ahead of the engine stand. This was such a stupid mistake by me. As much time as I spend on here researching and troubleshooting...I should have headed this off before we got to assembling painted components. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 05-15-2019 at 06:24 PM. Reason: Accuracy

05-15-2019, 03:48 PM	#42
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration The difference was in the length of the transfer case. To complete this conversion (4sp/Rockwell to TH350/NP205), we had to slide the transmission/adapter crossmember and the transfer case mount back to make up the difference. Which Eric and I did late last night before I had to catch an early flight this morning. A little bummed about this misstep, always longing for more progress--and now stuck out of town for a few days. Hopefully we're on the verge of a week or two where she doesn't fight so hard. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 05-15-2019 at 03:51 PM. Reason: Clarity

05-15-2019, 08:59 PM	#43
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Looks assembly line fresh. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.



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05-17-2019, 04:05 PM	#45
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration In for the ride on this one. I really liked your blazer build!

05-20-2019, 11:55 PM	#47
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,701	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Finally back home. Minor update. Eric got a fair bit bolted on. Date code correct Quadrajet from the Fremont donor rebuilt and refinished by Sean Murphy. Power steering pump restored by Marty at Powersteering.com. Compressor restored by Original Air (working on correct decal). Would have preferred FAA Benny from the board...but could not make contact. After a lot of hunting and looking and even asking via this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post8527744 We've elected to go no heat stove and use the original dipstick we have (unless new evidence emerges). Internally regulated alternator....and the beat goes on. Lots more to do. I'll keep you posted. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

05-21-2019, 12:26 AM	#48
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,237	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration It's gonna be a complete truck soon. Looking great. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-21-2019, 09:48 PM	#49
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Wow! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-23-2019, 09:44 AM	#50
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Looking great, and love the velocity of your work! Thanks for sharing the detailed pics of the body work. I'm just finishing my NP 205 rebuild up now, starting to take the body apart this weekend and was fretting on the best way to work through it. Keep it up! __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

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