1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by sockalaminski

crankshaft.......

Ha...Now im really confused. who knows what I'm going to end up with by the time I'm done. At least I have pictures proving it once was a truck.

[Ozzy2013]

Welcome and thank you for your service !If i can be of any assistance give me a shout .Im no pro but am an old dog who has been wrenching for 40+ years .

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

Welcome and thank you for your service !If i can be of any assistance give me a shout .Im no pro but am an old dog who has been wrenching for 40+ years .

Hi Ozzy thank you for offering your assistance. I am sure I am going to need it. Anything I should think of or watch out for as I continue to disassemble the truck?

[88Ironduke]

Originally Posted by 0311Chevy8152

Hi Ozzy thank you for offering your assistance. I am sure I am going to need it. Anything I should think of or watch out for as I continue to disassemble the truck?

Take your time in the disassembly phase. Bag and label parts/hardware as you take them apart. Pictures can a be a huge help when putting something back together that's been apart for 6 months or longer. You can't beat the satisfaction of a car or truck build, hearing it run and then the first trip out!

Paul

[0311Chevy8152]

The previous owner had a large tach mounted on the drivers side pillar next to the windshield. Is it correct to drill out the rivets?

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by 88Ironduke

Take your time in the disassembly phase. Bag and label parts/hardware as you take them apart. Pictures can a be a huge help when putting something back together that's been apart for 6 months or longer. You can't beat the satisfaction of a car or truck build, hearing it run and then the first trip out!

Paul

Thank you Paul for the info. I have been using bags and labeling them. I think of just getting it put back together right but haven't thought of turning the key for the first time. That will definitely be something to look forward to.

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by 0311Chevy8152

Hi Ozzy thank you for offering your assistance. I am sure I am going to need it. Anything I should think of or watch out for as I continue to disassemble the truck?

Just bag all the small bolts nuts and parts and if you clean as you go its easier to evaluate condition and if you need replacement parts .And dont stress have fun with it i loved and still love just seeing how things come apart and why.Taking pictures with a old phone or camera is invaluable for re assembly and these guys love pictures too!Ha ha

[litew8]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Well you have come to the right place, we can certainly make sure you are doing it right.

Brian is right. How many years are you planning on? Took me 3, and Brian, you're still working on yours since 2012.

Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

Just bag all the small bolts nuts and parts

Zip lock bags and label the bags (front L/R clip, etc...)

[First c10]

Nathan
Nice truck I always wanted a stump puller!!!! 383 will be awesome. Can't wait to see you through it. I like the Orange.
If you need anything please let us know.
Thank you for your service my friend.
Scott

[0311Chevy8152]

Destruction has begun. Sorry for the poor lighting.



First find: a hidden license plate behind the custom bumper.

[0311Chevy8152]

Custom bumper is for sale.

[Saclandman]

It must be a plug-in hybrid.

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by Saclandman

It must be a plug-in hybrid.

It's a smart truck!!

[hotroddin]

It's the plug for a block heater, goes in place of a freeze plug.

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by hotroddin

It's the plug for a block heater, goes in place of a freeze plug.

I'll have to look that up. I think I've heard of it before.

[hotroddin]

Oh and Semper Fi! If you need parts shoot me a message, I have some laying around, mostly small block parts. Some of them you can have for free just pay shipping.

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by hotroddin

Oh and Semper Fi! If you need parts shoot me a message, I have some laying around, mostly small block parts. Some of them you can have for free just pay shipping.

Thank you for letting me know. I definitely will but for now I have no idea what I am going to need.

[0311Chevy8152]

A block heater, for those cold lonely nights when you and your truck are alone. Thank you hotroddin for letting me know what it is. I don't think I'm going to plan on putting one on my new engine. Seems like I could install one at a later time if necessary.

[hotroddin]

It's no problem, they won't be going anywhere. According to the wife I'm a "hoarder"... I just see it as good stuff I can use later or keep as a back up. Yeah you can install the block heater later if you end up needing it, put it in like a freeze plug.

[0311Chevy8152]

Found some previous alterations by the previous owner. Has too much been cut off the fenders for me to use again? Anything else missing? I have to grind off the weld to get the panel off. Thankfully I caught it before I bent anything.

[sockalaminski]

You can get patch panels for that


Although they are not cheap ($55) and the quality of some patches is very poor in my experience. Are you going to be using the stock bumper?

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by sockalaminski

You can get patch panels for that


Although they are not cheap ($55) and the quality of some patches is very poor in my experience. Are you going to be using the stock bumper?

I'm thinking of trying to make my own bumper for it. Think I could hide it if I did? Or should I try to make it original? Guess I should try to find pictures of what it should look like.

[sockalaminski]

Originally Posted by 0311Chevy8152

I'm thinking of trying to make my own bumper for it. Think I could hide it if I did? Or should I try to make it original? Guess I should try to find pictures of what it should look like.

I wouldn't worry about original unless your planning on doing a correct restoration. I'm sure you could make a nice wrap around bumper that would blend right in. Only thing that matters in the end is what you want to end up with and how much you want to spend.

[0311Chevy8152]

Too late to turn back?

[0311Chevy8152]

Made some more progress. I wish I had done this before so I knew what I was doing. As for right now I close my eyes and start wrenching on the first thing I touch. To any other first timers like myself you are going to need a tool for removing the windshield wiper arm and a pitman arm remover. If any senior builders wouldn't mind taking the time a list of specialty tools needed for disassembly would be really helpful.