Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[7dee2]

Score on your parts, looks like that was a pretty nice ¾ ton. Bed looks to be in great shape from your pics and a good price as well. Hopefully, nothing is hiding under that paint (especially the right side), I’d go for it, pull the trim, strip it and use the best parts making a real nice wood bed.

[First c10]

We have some color!!!
These are pictures of the cab from my body guy.

[First c10]

So after getting the pictures of the cab it lite a fire under me to get the fenders out and the grill assembly.
The fenders only have 1 dent in each. Not bad for 49 year old fenders.

The grill assembly I disassembled. Not to bad either. I chased the nuts that are welded to the fenders and grill and all were in great shape. Just a little wd40 and a thread chaser.

When the cab is ready we will be getting it on the frame to install and adjust the doors and mock up the rest of the sheetmetal.

So it looks like I am getting a wood floor bed pictured in a earlier post. So now I have to put the fuel filler in the taillight. I don't want to cut a hole in the side and floor.

[First c10]

The fender bottom closest to the door looks like it was cut with a hacksaw. Should I weld this up and maybe install the missing metal?
Or it in ok this way. The other fender looks about the same so I am not sure how much material was trimmed off.
Anyone know or have a picture?

[7dee2]

Very nice progress! IMO I'm thinking that is close to how your fenders came from GM here's some pics of ours and they had not been cut.

[First c10]

Thanks Brett. your fenders look like they be the same. I thought maybe they should be like the attached picture.

[Nitis]

saw this wasn't too far from you might be worth it
http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/5955783591.html

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Nitis

saw this wasn't too far from you might be worth it
http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/5955783591.html

Thank you Nitis. Great info. I have text him to see if he is interested in selling the passenger side if it is for a steel bed.

How is your truck coming along?

Update. They are sold already. Damn.

[First c10]

I thought "what the hell" and ordered a Hayden Transmission cooler. Its not a large one but something is better than nothing.
I made a bracket with standoffs and will mock up and powder coat at a later date.
now I will run the lines to the passenger side and drill a hole in the radiator support under the battery box.... like the A/C lines.

[First c10]

I got a call from the body shop. Cab is ready to be picked up and put on the frame.
So tonight I worked on getting the trans lines installed. I am using Russell powerflex. It is the same line they use for power steering lines.

I think it can handle more psi than the proflex line.
We will see.

[First c10]

I ordered a larger grommet to run the trans lines through the radiator support be here Tuesday so I can finish up the route of the lines.

I just need to put a clamp to secure the lines in the frame

[DWilbur]

Trans cooler looks good. What lower radiator hose did you use. I having a hard time finding one that works.

[7dee2]

Very nice plumbing Scott, I would think the smaller new style high fin count cooler will do a really good job vs a radiator only cooler.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Very nice plumbing Scott, I would think the smaller new style high fin count cooler will do a really good job vs a radiator only cooler.

Brett, I figured what the heck cant hurt!!!!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Trans cooler looks good. What lower radiator hose did you use. I having a hard time finding one that works.

Hey David, the lower radiator hose I used on my sons 70 I found one that worked but will have to find the number for it as I need another one. Give me a little to find it.
Thanks for the compliments guys.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by First c10

Hey David, the lower radiator hose I used on my sons 70 I found one that worked but will have to find the number for it as I need another one. Give me a little to find it.
Thanks for the compliments guys.

David
I am going to pick up a Gates 20687. this is the number I have but not sure if it will fit this project. I will let you know


Update for the day.
I will be picking up the cab today if everything goes well today and I get off early enough...

[DWilbur]

I should clear up my question the lower radiator hose is for LS engine swap with stock radiator.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I should clear up my question the lower radiator hose is for LS engine swap with stock radiator.

Yes that is what I am using. It's a stock replacement. Aluminum radiator.

[87max]

That color is going to look great

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 87max

That color is going to look great

Thank you! I hope so. We are going to have a white pearl top.


Picked up the cab today/tonight. Got it in the shop. Now need some time to put it on the frame. Can't wait.

[7dee2]

Good deal! Mocking up all of your sheet metal the plan?

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Good deal! Mocking up all of your sheet metal the plan?

Yes... the plan is to put it on the frame and mock up the sheet metal for the last time and blow it apart to jamb them and re assemble and paint.

Problem is the bed situation..... still not sure what to do with it yet.

[First c10]

Ok don't laugh. Since it was pouring down rain outside I didn't want to take the cab outside so I made this work inside dropped right on no problems.

[First c10]

Talk about a tight fit!!! I know I measured many many times. But man fit in nice and tight but enough room to slide my hand in around the back of the motor.

The only thing that is to close for me is the return transmission line. It is hitting the cab. So I ordered a 45° elbow that will replace the straight fitting and we should be good.


Now for a question. What is the best way to square up the cab to the frame?

[First c10]

After getting all the body bushings and bolts in I stood back and as was like wow!!!!
I have not seen this truck assembled this far.
Remember this truck is coming together from pieces, non of these parts have ever been on the same truck together.