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**aotte1** · 04-10-2021, 01:37 PM

Photos rear front spring eye pin and rear shackle/spring pins. First photo is from 1964 K10. Second photo shows shackle pin, starting to be driven out with brass drift from inside of frame. Drift and hammer used shown in first photo. Both driven out from inside frame. Arrows in last photo shows rear spring shackle pin. Like to soak all parts for days with penetrating oil before removal attempt.

**DPowers** · 04-10-2021, 01:36 PM

Always top notch work Les. Will have to get up that way and check it out again.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-10-2021, 07:29 PM

Looking good...

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-11-2021, 06:20 PM

Those parts cleaned up nicely!

Blasted and powder coated?

**aotte1** · 04-14-2021, 08:12 PM

Ol Blue K20, cwcarpenter98, thanks for comments and question. The parts cleaned in media blaster with garnet grit 120, also available in other grades. The finish is ceramic coating air dried on the small parts. Heat drying adds a couple numbers of hardness. Use it for these properties, hard/durable finish, and very thin thickness. It is used also for its heat properties. Also, used as a corrosion protective coating in very harsh environments. The coating appearance shows the manufacturing marks, with little fill in. Will post a few more photos showing detail and description of process. Know safety precautions before using.

Les

**aotte1** · 04-14-2021, 09:05 PM

Cab support repair (2nd mount). GMC 1966 suburban K10, second cab support is different from Chevrolet Suburban’s which is fixed. These are designed like 3/4 ton trucks.
Last photo shows original, before powder coating that melted cushion.
The first photos show material, plan to use in replacing original rubber. In photos 1-3, the body mount is temporarily stuck together to keep from loosing.

Trivia Suburban Note: Unrelated to this thread “Back to Future” movie 1985, has suburban parked on side of street in final sceens.

**aotte1** · 04-14-2021, 10:00 PM

Comparison of second cab mount on Chevrolet Suburban

**aotte1** · 04-19-2021, 11:41 PM

Transfer Case Shift Linkage/Lever
Going back to document the 1966 GMC K10 suburban, transfer case shift linkage and lever, before back to fitting out the frame. Found these parts misplaced for awhile, along with rear e-brake cable for the Dana rear axle. Will post e-brake cable information next. Photos as removed, parts power washed next.

Note: Difference from 1964 Chevy K10 and 1966 GMC K10 Suburban, transfer case shift level hole in high hump. Two Chevrolet's ( 1964, 1965) have a round shift lever hole in hump, and GMC has an oblong hole, as shown by photos 4 and 5. Will post photos of actual high humps soon. Is it a year difference or chevy/GMC?

**60-66** · 06-09-2021, 09:09 AM

Great job on the GMC Les . Wanted to mention if you are at all interested in original looking GMC Parking brake cables , I know a guy in PA that makes them. Great to deal with, look exactly like originals

LT7A · 06-11-2021, 08:50 AM

Interesting thread. Thanks for your efforts to document specifics.

**aotte1** · 06-20-2021, 01:40 AM

Great job on the GMC Les . Wanted to mention if you are at all interested in original looking GMC Parking brake cables , I know a guy in PA that makes them. Great to deal with, look exactly like originals.

Thanks Jon, yes interested in referral.

Interesting thread. Thanks for your efforts to document specifics.

LT7A thanks for the support.

Not a lot of posting lately, been busy cleaning parts along with family activities. More posts to come soon.

**aotte1** · 11-07-2022, 11:39 PM

A few photos of dash primed in PPG industrial epoxy high build. Dries nice and hard. Has a little orange peal.

**DPowers** · 11-08-2022, 01:35 AM

Looks good Les.

04-10-2021, 01:37 PM	#1
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Photos rear front spring eye pin and rear shackle/spring pins. First photo is from 1964 K10. Second photo shows shackle pin, starting to be driven out with brass drift from inside of frame. Drift and hammer used shown in first photo. Both driven out from inside frame. Arrows in last photo shows rear spring shackle pin. Like to soak all parts for days with penetrating oil before removal attempt. Attached Images Last edited by aotte1; 04-10-2021 at 02:57 PM.

04-10-2021, 01:36 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,435	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Always top notch work Les. Will have to get up that way and check it out again. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-10-2021, 07:29 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Looking good... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-11-2021, 06:20 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,432	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Those parts cleaned up nicely! Blasted and powder coated? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-14-2021, 08:12 PM	#5
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Ol Blue K20, cwcarpenter98, thanks for comments and question. The parts cleaned in media blaster with garnet grit 120, also available in other grades. The finish is ceramic coating air dried on the small parts. Heat drying adds a couple numbers of hardness. Use it for these properties, hard/durable finish, and very thin thickness. It is used also for its heat properties. Also, used as a corrosion protective coating in very harsh environments. The coating appearance shows the manufacturing marks, with little fill in. Will post a few more photos showing detail and description of process. Know safety precautions before using. Les Attached Images Last edited by aotte1; 04-14-2021 at 08:50 PM.

04-14-2021, 09:05 PM	#6
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Cab support repair (2nd mount). GMC 1966 suburban K10, second cab support is different from Chevrolet Suburban’s which is fixed. These are designed like 3/4 ton trucks. Last photo shows original, before powder coating that melted cushion. The first photos show material, plan to use in replacing original rubber. In photos 1-3, the body mount is temporarily stuck together to keep from loosing. Trivia Suburban Note: Unrelated to this thread “Back to Future” movie 1985, has suburban parked on side of street in final sceens. Attached Images Last edited by aotte1; 04-15-2021 at 01:15 AM.

04-14-2021, 10:00 PM	#7
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Comparison of second cab mount on Chevrolet Suburban Attached Images

04-19-2021, 11:41 PM	#8
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Transfer Case Shift Linkage/Lever Going back to document the 1966 GMC K10 suburban, transfer case shift linkage and lever, before back to fitting out the frame. Found these parts misplaced for awhile, along with rear e-brake cable for the Dana rear axle. Will post e-brake cable information next. Photos as removed, parts power washed next. Note: Difference from 1964 Chevy K10 and 1966 GMC K10 Suburban, transfer case shift level hole in high hump. Two Chevrolet's ( 1964, 1965) have a round shift lever hole in hump, and GMC has an oblong hole, as shown by photos 4 and 5. Will post photos of actual high humps soon. Is it a year difference or chevy/GMC? Attached Images Last edited by aotte1; 04-20-2021 at 12:45 AM.

06-09-2021, 09:09 AM	#9
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Great job on the GMC Les . Wanted to mention if you are at all interested in original looking GMC Parking brake cables , I know a guy in PA that makes them. Great to deal with, look exactly like originals __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

06-11-2021, 08:50 AM	#10
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,528	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Interesting thread. Thanks for your efforts to document specifics.

06-20-2021, 01:40 AM	#11
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Great job on the GMC Les . Wanted to mention if you are at all interested in original looking GMC Parking brake cables , I know a guy in PA that makes them. Great to deal with, look exactly like originals. Thanks Jon, yes interested in referral. Interesting thread. Thanks for your efforts to document specifics. LT7A thanks for the support. Not a lot of posting lately, been busy cleaning parts along with family activities. More posts to come soon. Last edited by aotte1; 06-20-2021 at 01:47 AM.

11-07-2022, 11:39 PM	#12
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project A few photos of dash primed in PPG industrial epoxy high build. Dries nice and hard. Has a little orange peal. Attached Images

11-08-2022, 01:35 AM	#13
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,435	Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project Looks good Les. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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