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Crash_OK · 10-07-2012, 08:11 PM

Started the teardown today.. I removed the bed, bumpers, bumper brackets, grill, hood, and then started on the front fender..

After I got the passenger side fender off I placed wood blocks on each side of the fender on the door end and then applied about 220 pounds to the center of the door side edge. This seemed to have the effect I was looking for. The profile looks much better now when compared to the door.

Before I pulled the cab I installed the sport mirrors. I used the drawings from the 67-72 manual.. I think they came out ok…

After that I continued tearing the cab down for removal.

Cab is ready to be moved to the painter as soon as he is ready for it. In the mean time I will be removing the engine, transmission, and transfer case to get to the pacific fabrication cross member. It appears to be close to the oil pan, so I am sending it back to them to modify it.

mud.man.rj · 10-08-2012, 12:34 AM

Is that a factory mirror, mine is a 4 screw mirror in 71, wonder if it is right or not. I only have a drivers side mirror too no passenger side.

Crash_OK · 10-08-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Is that a factory mirror, mine is a 4 screw mirror in 71, wonder if it is right or not. I only have a drivers side mirror too no passenger side.

This is a 71-72 sport mirror. It is a reproduction.. I believe it is correct with 3 screws..

hgs_notes · 10-08-2012, 08:09 AM

I don't know of any OEM mirrors with 4 holes, except for the big rectangular ones, but even most of those used 3 bolts.

Zoomin · 10-11-2012, 12:41 AM

What's happening? Nothing for a few days here....
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Crash_OK · 10-11-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

What's happening? Nothing for a few days here....
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My shop is at Lake Eufulua. I only get to work on it on the weekends.. This weekend I will being pulling the drivetrain back put of the frame, I need to remove the engine crossmember and send it back to have some work done on it. I am also waiting to hear something from Kyle, so that I can bring him some stuff...

Zoomin · 10-11-2012, 11:47 PM

I hear ya on the remote shop business. Mine is 25 miles from me in Yukon, and I get to pay $3.20 in turnpike fees each way as an added bonus.

I know Kyle is working on a truck from Texas that is going to be show quality, so that is going to be time intensive. When did he say he would get to your project? My Skylark is in line after you, I think.
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Crash_OK · 10-12-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I hear ya on the remote shop business. Mine is 25 miles from me in Yukon, and I get to pay $3.20 in turnpike fees each way as an added bonus.

I know Kyle is working on a truck from Texas that is going to be show quality, so that is going to be time intensive. When did he say he would get to your project? My Skylark is in line after you, I think.
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It cost me a full tank of gas each time I go. but it is worth it..

He contacted me yesterday.. Talked like it would be soon.. but he is going to fit me in as his time allows, so he may be working on another as he does mine..

Crash_OK · 10-13-2012, 12:35 PM

The engine is out….

The cross member needs to be trimmed in this area.

Time for the game…

Rusty Shacleford · 10-17-2012, 10:32 PM

I think I saw in an earlier post that you used a 2wd trasmission, is that correct? Are the required changes to get it to mate up to the NP205 trasfer case the same for both the 2wd and 4wd units? I fall into that category of scared to death of tranny work, body work is my thing, and was wondering why you went the way you did. Thanks. Great work by the way.

mcbassin · 10-17-2012, 10:54 PM

You need me to mill that clearance for you on the crossmember ?
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Crash_OK · 10-18-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Shacleford

I think I saw in an earlier post that you used a 2wd trasmission, is that correct? Are the required changes to get it to mate up to the NP205 trasfer case the same for both the 2wd and 4wd units? I fall into that category of scared to death of tranny work, body work is my thing, and was wondering why you went the way you did. Thanks. Great work by the way.

Rusty,

The process on the transmission is the same for either. I went with 2wd because that was what was available. I completed the work in less than a day. That included new clutches and seals. I am just the opposite of yourself.. I am much more comfortable with the electrical and mechanical work than the body work.. Good luck with your truck..

Crash_OK · 10-18-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

You need me to mill that clearance for you on the crossmember ?
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Thanks for the offer Mike.. I sent it back to PF... They are going to check it out and then fix it..

Crash_OK · 10-18-2012, 06:25 AM

Decide to eliminate some of the terminal blocks and use delphi 150 and 280 sersis connectors. This should cleanup the wiring some.

whitels1 · 10-18-2012, 08:19 AM

Looking good!

Crash_OK · 10-18-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by whitels1

Looking good!

Thanks...

Crash_OK · 10-18-2012, 09:24 PM

Painted the electronics mounting plates and did all the wiring I could do before the final install.

Will be working on getting the radiator and some of the other smaller items painted tomorrow.

Zoomin · 10-18-2012, 11:04 PM

Nice days work, man. You're kickin A on this!
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Crash_OK · 10-19-2012, 07:00 AM

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Nice days work, man. You're kickin A on this!
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Thanks Zoomin.. Seems like the work needed to fix up these old trucks never ends.

gdavis · 10-19-2012, 06:28 PM

Nice wiring JOB really looks A_ PLUS

Zoomin · 10-19-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks Zoomin.. Seems like the work needed to fix up these old trucks never ends.

Life is tougher when you're a perfectionist.

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Crash_OK · 10-19-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Life is tougher when you're a perfectionist.

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70K10Hunter · 10-21-2012, 02:19 AM

I went back and started to peruse your thread and didn't get far before I noticed that you bought a Texas Blaster. I have been milling around about buying one, It looks like it is doing a good job on your project, how do you like the unit? and what kind of CFM aircompressor are you feeding it with? I have a shop compressor that is rated at 16cfm and I am in the process of upgrading my service trucks aircomp with a 24cfm output pump and was going to piggyback the two to get some good volume. I like the fact that they are made right here in the US by Americans and have been around for some 65yrs.

BrutonLS1 · 10-21-2012, 04:28 AM

Mark, Fantastic job! it is looking outstanding. Cannot wait to see it all finished up. Definitely will be a show truck.

Crash_OK · 10-21-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

Nice wiring JOB really looks A_ PLUS

Thanks gdavis.. Let's hope it all works when I put it back together.

10-07-2012, 08:11 PM	#551
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Started the teardown today.. I removed the bed, bumpers, bumper brackets, grill, hood, and then started on the front fender.. After I got the passenger side fender off I placed wood blocks on each side of the fender on the door end and then applied about 220 pounds to the center of the door side edge. This seemed to have the effect I was looking for. The profile looks much better now when compared to the door. Before I pulled the cab I installed the sport mirrors. I used the drawings from the 67-72 manual.. I think they came out ok… After that I continued tearing the cab down for removal. Cab is ready to be moved to the painter as soon as he is ready for it. In the mean time I will be removing the engine, transmission, and transfer case to get to the pacific fabrication cross member. It appears to be close to the oil pan, so I am sending it back to them to modify it. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

10-08-2012, 12:34 AM	#552
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Is that a factory mirror, mine is a 4 screw mirror in 71, wonder if it is right or not. I only have a drivers side mirror too no passenger side.

10-08-2012, 08:09 AM	#554
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10-11-2012, 12:41 AM	#555
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Crash's 72 K10 What's happening? Nothing for a few days here.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-11-2012, 11:47 PM	#557
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Crash's 72 K10 I hear ya on the remote shop business. Mine is 25 miles from me in Yukon, and I get to pay $3.20 in turnpike fees each way as an added bonus. I know Kyle is working on a truck from Texas that is going to be show quality, so that is going to be time intensive. When did he say he would get to your project? My Skylark is in line after you, I think. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-13-2012, 12:35 PM	#559
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 72 K10 The engine is out…. The cross member needs to be trimmed in this area. Time for the game… __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

10-17-2012, 10:32 PM	#560
Rusty Shacleford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 30	Re: Crash's 72 K10 I think I saw in an earlier post that you used a 2wd trasmission, is that correct? Are the required changes to get it to mate up to the NP205 trasfer case the same for both the 2wd and 4wd units? I fall into that category of scared to death of tranny work, body work is my thing, and was wondering why you went the way you did. Thanks. Great work by the way.

10-17-2012, 10:54 PM	#561
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Crash's 72 K10 You need me to mill that clearance for you on the crossmember ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-18-2012, 06:25 AM	#564
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Decide to eliminate some of the terminal blocks and use delphi 150 and 280 sersis connectors. This should cleanup the wiring some. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

10-18-2012, 08:19 AM	#565
whitels1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 617	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Looking good! __________________ GoldyLS1 K20 Build My K10 Rock Crawler -Dave

10-18-2012, 09:24 PM	#567
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Painted the electronics mounting plates and did all the wiring I could do before the final install. Will be working on getting the radiator and some of the other smaller items painted tomorrow. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

10-18-2012, 11:04 PM	#568
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Nice days work, man. You're kickin A on this! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-19-2012, 06:28 PM	#570
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Nice wiring JOB really looks A_ PLUS

10-21-2012, 02:19 AM	#573
70K10Hunter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hill Country Posts: 435	Re: Crash's 72 K10 I went back and started to peruse your thread and didn't get far before I noticed that you bought a Texas Blaster. I have been milling around about buying one, It looks like it is doing a good job on your project, how do you like the unit? and what kind of CFM aircompressor are you feeding it with? I have a shop compressor that is rated at 16cfm and I am in the process of upgrading my service trucks aircomp with a 24cfm output pump and was going to piggyback the two to get some good volume. I like the fact that they are made right here in the US by Americans and have been around for some 65yrs.

10-21-2012, 04:28 AM	#574
BrutonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 142	Re: Crash's 72 K10 Mark, Fantastic job! it is looking outstanding. Cannot wait to see it all finished up. Definitely will be a show truck.



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