1965 C10 Long Bed

[Lowl!f3]

Yeah Thorbros has been behind since 3 or 4 years ago. There is people waiting on stuff still.

[Lowl!f3]

Today CCP billed me for my 5 lug conversion. So guess thats a week out from delivery. Also ordered poly trailing arm bushings from brothers truck.
So today I finished cutting out for my pancake.

[Lowl!f3]

Yeah! My Brothers Truck order came in and so did my CCP conversion kit.

[Lowl!f3]

Messed around a bit and painted the drums so they didnt rust up .

[Lowl!f3]

Yay happy birthday to me . To bad ima at work tonight.

[TJ's Chevy]

Happy B-day bud! WOW!!! Green brake drums! WOW! LOL!

[Lowl!f3]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Happy B-day bud! WOW!!! Green brake drums! WOW! LOL!

Lol thanks.
And today I painted the rearend pan Green Oh and picked up replacement springs for the rear brakes.


Look some of the springs are already painted lol

[Lowl!f3]

Why is porterbuilts step notch $500? That seems way over priced.

[aggie91]

There is a lot too the PB Step Notch. It is more than just a few pcs of steel you have to weld together. Theirs is a complete BOLT IN set up.

[Lowl!f3]

Originally Posted by aggie91

There is a lot too the PB Step Notch. It is more than just a few pcs of steel you have to weld together. Theirs is a complete BOLT IN set up.

Yes but dont you think thats way over priced for a step notch?
Anyway I got out there and tacked up my crossmember today before the rain kicked off.

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by Lowl!f3

Yes but dont you think thats way over priced for a step notch?
Anyway I got out there and tacked up my crossmember today before the rain kicked off.

Depends on how you look at it on the step notch. With your fabrication skills, the unwelded cut parts that are available from ************* or other places for $150 would be fine. But on the other hand if you don't have a welder or just want something that will bolt in with hand tools and a sawsall, the PB kit is the ticket since it is fully welded and comes with all the hardware.

For me, since I like to fab stuff and have most of the tools I need, I would just buy some 3/16"-1/4" plate at a scrap yard and make up my own...

[Lowl!f3]

I definitly have a welder brother lol. And yes im looking for the notch with the bends for around $150. I have one now that does not have the bends and can be used with more fab work making it fit. However, I would rather use the extra work somewhere else on my truck.

Just FYI for anyone. The pancake is a 2 inch pancake. After tacked back together. The measurement is 1-7/8 inch. So it should be close enough for a first timer on pancaking .
And man oh man was I itchy after 3 cut off wheels cutting it out hahah.

[Lowl!f3]

Well im still welding up my crossmember. Still have some more grinding and welding to go.

[Lowl!f3]

Today I welded up a little more of the crossmember and cleaned up some of the brake parts and painted them.
If any of you guys have metal parts you want cleaned to tje metal. Soak it in white vinegar for a few days. Be warned tho. If you soak smaller parts such as E clips and thin washers. It will eat them completely away. Such as the small washer and E clip that holds the E brake level to the brake shoe.
After you get the parts out of the vinegar. Clean them with soap and water as soon as possible and wire brush then dry them. Then paint.
By the way. The vinegar freed up the seized brake adjuster also. It was stuck big time and I was thinking I may have to find new ones. However it ate all the rust from the thread and it screwed right apart fairly easy.

[jayoldschool]

I keep a bucket of vinegar (case bought at Costco) for derusting. Toss in parts, take out a few days later. Easy, cheap, works.

[Lowl!f3]

Been to hot and raining since I posted last. Did a little gringing yesterday on the crossmember. Removed one of the rear springs and installed my new vice on my fab table. Going to buy a shop fan this payday to help with the heat so I might be able to hack it.

[Lowl!f3]

Well here is a video update on youtube of how she sits right now. Went out today and picked up a few things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTZ...e_gdata_player
1. A shop fan that moves some air. Now im in the cool.
2. I also picked up some discs for the grinder. Lors knows we cant pass up on those being in stock at the house.
3. 4 used tires that I will use to mock up my suspension. Then it will be white walls afterwards.
4. 3 pieces of 3/16 plate for the lower control arms and trailing arm crossmber.

Images of todays material.

[Realnoisy]

Looking good!

[Lowl!f3]

Originally Posted by Realnoisy

Looking good!

Thanks Mark

[TJ's Chevy]

Coming along...and looking good! lol!

[Lowl!f3]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Coming along...and looking good! lol!

Thank you. I know it's not fast. However it is moving. Order my step notch from grant kustoms.
Today I popped the rearend out. Going to clean it up and install my 5 lug axels and spider gears.

[Lowl!f3]

Today a little more progress. Pulled the rear end out to the driveway and pressure washed it a bit.
Removed the trailing arms and other axel, brakes and drum. Put all parts into vinegar to clean them up real well.

[Lowl!f3]

Today after work I replaced the outer axel bearings and seals. Cleaned up and painted the rearend. Installed the spider gear set & 5 lug conversion axels. Then put the cover on.

[gulfcoast66]

Looking Good Bro. Just read thourgh the whole thread.... I'm Diggin the green Drums and Cover... Just down the Road from You.... Chris..

[Lowl!f3]

Originally Posted by gulfcoast66

Looking Good Bro. Just read thourgh the whole thread.... I'm Diggin the green Drums and Cover... Just down the Road from You.... Chris..

Hey thanks man. You wouldnt happen to be the guy that knows Mark out of houston are you? His tag on here is Realnoisy.