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**pjmoreland** · 10-10-2024, 11:38 PM

More photos

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-11-2024, 08:19 PM

Getting better looking by the day

**pjmoreland** · 10-11-2024, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Getting better looking by the day

Little by little

**pjmoreland** · 10-11-2024, 10:02 PM

Did a few odds and ends this evening. I was looking at some photos of other trucks and realized I installed the shackle plates backwards, so I flipped them around.

Removed the box tubing spacers that were above the bump stops.

Removed some extra metal that was welded to the front shackle bump stop and repaired a big crack in it.

**pjmoreland** · 10-11-2024, 10:04 PM

More photos of the shackle bump stop

**pjmoreland** · 10-12-2024, 11:19 PM

Spent today working on the truck. I removed some 1" blocks from the rear axle. The axle perches are badly bent, so they will have to be replaced. I've got a set of new Perches, but I'm going to wait until the engine, transmission and transfer case are installed so I can get the pinion angle correct.

**pjmoreland** · 10-12-2024, 11:24 PM

I also removed the 3" body lift and installed new cab mounts and radiator support mounts. When I went to remove the custom long steering intermediate shaft, I discovered that it had been welded to the steering gearbox, and the gearbox shaft had its splines ground off. I was hoping I could use this gearbox, but I guess that's not happening.

The truck is finally at the final ride height other than the sag that will result from installing the engine, transmission, etc.

**1970cstblazer** · Yesterday, 07:18 AM

Wow, that steering box is one of the worst I have seen. That's not a place for cobble jobs.

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Wow, that steering box is one of the worst I have seen. That's not a place for cobble jobs.

I agree! The person who owned this truck was a menace with a stick welder. It appears that two different people did the welds I've found. Some of them are fairly decent, and the others are the worst I've ever seen.

**loudchevy** · Today, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

When I went to remove the custom long steering intermediate shaft, I discovered that it had been welded to the steering gearbox, and the gearbox shaft had its splines ground off. I was hoping I could use this gearbox, but I guess that's not happening.

Holy cow!

68isgreat · Today, 03:49 PM

Awesome find, and it's shaping up very nicely. This K10 short step is my dream truck. My 68 C10 short step frame off will be done in the spring, and I may convert it to 4x4 or sell it and get one like yours here. If you get further along with it and decide to sell or maybe trade, let me know.

Keep the posts coming!

**pjmoreland** · Today, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 68isgreat

Awesome find, and it's shaping up very nicely. This K10 short step is my dream truck. My 68 C10 short step frame off will be done in the spring, and I may convert it to 4x4 or sell it and get one like yours here. If you get further along with it and decide to sell or maybe trade, let me know.

Keep the posts coming!

I've been looking for one of these for a while at a reasonable price, and then found this one not far from me. The lower price means it needs lots of work, but I think that's part of the fun. This one's a keeper, I'm afraid.

68isgreat · Today, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I've been looking for one of these for a while at a reasonable price, and then found this one not far from me. The lower price means it needs lots of work, but I think that's part of the fun. This one's a keeper, I'm afraid.

Awesome! Glad you found what you wanted.

10-10-2024, 11:38 PM	#76
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,656	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy More photos Attached Images

10-11-2024, 08:19 PM	#77
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,230	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Getting better looking by the day __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-11-2024, 10:02 PM	#79
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,656	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Did a few odds and ends this evening. I was looking at some photos of other trucks and realized I installed the shackle plates backwards, so I flipped them around. Removed the box tubing spacers that were above the bump stops. Removed some extra metal that was welded to the front shackle bump stop and repaired a big crack in it. Attached Images

10-11-2024, 10:04 PM	#80
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,656	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy More photos of the shackle bump stop Attached Images

10-12-2024, 11:19 PM	#81
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,656	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Spent today working on the truck. I removed some 1" blocks from the rear axle. The axle perches are badly bent, so they will have to be replaced. I've got a set of new Perches, but I'm going to wait until the engine, transmission and transfer case are installed so I can get the pinion angle correct. Attached Images

10-12-2024, 11:24 PM	#82
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,656	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I also removed the 3" body lift and installed new cab mounts and radiator support mounts. When I went to remove the custom long steering intermediate shaft, I discovered that it had been welded to the steering gearbox, and the gearbox shaft had its splines ground off. I was hoping I could use this gearbox, but I guess that's not happening. The truck is finally at the final ride height other than the sag that will result from installing the engine, transmission, etc. Attached Images

Yesterday, 07:18 AM	#83
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,597	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Wow, that steering box is one of the worst I have seen. That's not a place for cobble jobs. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Today, 03:49 PM	#86
68isgreat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 79	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Awesome find, and it's shaping up very nicely. This K10 short step is my dream truck. My 68 C10 short step frame off will be done in the spring, and I may convert it to 4x4 or sell it and get one like yours here. If you get further along with it and decide to sell or maybe trade, let me know. Keep the posts coming!



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