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10-24-2016, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
I decided to make the switch to air suspension... nothing crazy but I did need to notch the frame. The frame was obviously flipped over for convenience. I've been working with Travis at AZ Pro Performance. He is awesome to work with and has helped a ton.
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10-24-2016, 02:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
May i ask what happened to cause the wreck?
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10-24-2016, 02:20 PM | #3 |
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I wanted to know what it was like to be a Mustang driver...? just kidding...
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10-24-2016, 02:27 PM | #4 |
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The notches are from Dead End Garage. Very stout and they include bag mounts and the panhard bracket.
I replaced the stock shock member with one from CPP. It required a little bit of extra cutting and drilling to make it work. I love hacking up new parts! |
10-24-2016, 02:42 PM | #6 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
Sorry about the damage but it looks like your well on your way to bringing it back to life.
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11-24-2016, 12:15 AM | #7 |
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Well....this control arm is pretty janked I'd say. Also found out the original front crossmember is bent believe it or not, so I'm using the new-to-me one and it's donor LCA. I cleaned/painted hidden areas and bolted in the crossmember for good. Control arms are waiting their turn at powdercoating. yes POWDER! The rest of the frame/suspension will get the same treatment.
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11-24-2016, 12:24 AM | #8 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
I repainted the calipers and spindles as well as some new rotors. The front end should be ready for assembly when I get the control arms back. This will likely be hidden with my new wheel choice..... "but no one is going to see it" has never been a valid reason for me to not do something!
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11-24-2016, 12:35 AM | #9 |
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After looking at my original axle housing, I realized that...guess what? It's bent. At least the mounting flange is bent, so it can probably be fixed. Regardless, I'll be using the other rear end. It seems to be in better shape with no pitting, so it'll look better after PC. It even has a posi with 3.73 gears!! Ordered some Moser Axles/seals and a Timken rebuild kit.
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11-24-2016, 12:41 AM | #10 |
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Scored this nice '68 front clip. Very happy to have original steel!! The core support isn't even rotted out under the battery.... but the fender is of course.
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11-27-2016, 11:54 PM | #12 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
Awesome progress and GREAT looking work!
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11-28-2016, 12:06 PM | #13 |
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Awesome updates.
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11-28-2016, 09:20 PM | #14 |
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Thanks!
Made this tool today... Can anyone guess what it was used for? |
11-28-2016, 10:32 PM | #15 |
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Sorry to see the aftermath but glad to see you are getting her back into shape, awesome progress so far
As far as the tool, I do not have a clue but I am sure it will make sense after you tell us
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11-29-2016, 01:26 PM | #16 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
holding carriage bolts?
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11-29-2016, 04:20 PM | #17 |
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Re: Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
David, I just revisited your build thread to show a buddy at work your truck, and saw your situation.
Sorry to hear about the accident, but am glad you are OK. Trucks can be rebuilt. I like the the way you approach your build on the truck. I think I told you before that your build was an inspiration for me to start my build on my 70 short step. I am not street legal yet, but getting close. Here's a quick pic. I'll be sure to check back to see your progress. |
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Well here you go. I tried to use an open end wrench with a cheater bar and it started to deform the plug...so I thought I would stand a better chance if the cap was completely boxed. I didn't have an 8 pointed socket in the right size. Drilled a hole and filed it into the exact shape... a lot of work for something I'll never use again but it worked perfectly. I also removed the bushings and sleeves from the trailing arms and they are ready for powdercoat. That was a pain. Tomorrow I will remove the yoke and pinion from the housing and it should also be ready for powder. I should have the control arms back this week. Last edited by David67; 11-29-2016 at 10:05 PM. |
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I used the blue-tipped axe on my TA bushings. Stinky/messy but easy!
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11-30-2016, 06:46 PM | #20 |
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Ha! I've never heard it called that. We have a 20 ton press that helped. I have original style rubber replacements with sleeves that I'll be using.
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03-08-2017, 02:39 AM | #21 |
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What a thread! Too bad it got banged up after all of that hard work. We all learn to drive like grandpa the hard way..... Great reading tonight, nice work David.
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09-20-2017, 04:50 PM | #22 |
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man- heartbreaking to see what happened to the truck. But great job with keeping it rolling and plugging away at getting it back together. any updates as of late?
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Wow I haven't posted in over a year... I'm still plugging away at it and I'm on to body work now. I'll try to post pictures soon. I'm trying to make LST '18, but that's a long shot at this point... Life got busy. |
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What you have done looks great...Jim
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