my C10 project....building a truck from a heap of parts

[daddyjeep]

Overloads on a half ton??? Would they be aftermarket or did some of them come that way?

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Overloads on a half ton??? Would they be aftermarket or did some of them come that way?

Yeah, this is my second Nevada 1/2 ton squarebody with what looks like aftermarket overloads (not sure) same design, must have been popular back in the day, the U-Bolts they used are long man! so there's about 2-3" of junked up threads the nuts have to back out on...........lmao........been soaking the threads for weeks! Got two u bolts removed and my eyes were at max crud capacity.

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by moregrip

been soaking the threads for weeks! Got two u bolts removed and my eyes were at max crud capacity.

Here in PA we don't even try....we just cut them.

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Here in PA we don't even try....we just cut them.

understood, probably a little more rust in PA vs NV; trying to salvage these babies......maybe someone would get some use out of them

looks like they've prettymuch been installed the life of the truck, bed has indications a camper of some sort was mounted back there for just as long.

[moregrip]

woohoo, got some wrenching time in today. Bed is ready for the scrap yard!

[moregrip]

and now she's more accessible

420lbs = $13

[daddyjeep]

I might have to unfollow this build.... you scrapped that bed? Again.... here in PA we don't see them that clean.

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

I might have to unfollow this build.... you scrapped that bed? Again.... here in PA we don't see them that clean.

lmao if I thought anyone would be interested I would have happily gifted it....my circular saw cut through it like butter

[moregrip]

can anyone ID the maker of this leaf pack, best pic I could get and I'm not familiar with the logo:





thank you!

[rusty76]

Did you try googling the part number or numbers? Sometimes you can find stuff fairly easy.

[rusty76]

The 22-547 number is or at least seems common with 73-87 trucks. Though I can not figure out the manufacturer. I’ll keep digging.

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Did you try googling the part number or numbers? Sometimes you can find stuff fairly easy.

I did, but like you I cant make out all the words, lol, sorta guesstimating here......I get links to stengal brothers website and an aftermarket leaf pack but no matches.

[rusty76]

I see _____clespring and that’s all I can make out. Lol. We’ll keep picking at it I bet somebody knows.

[moregrip]

Couple more details to complete the build:

inline 6 head cleaned up and ready for more work:




not here yet, but, on their way, NOS 250 inline 6 forged pistons!

[moregrip]

update:

As I'm requiring more "build" room in my 3 car garage, mostly for parts storage and then to relocate non truck stuff, and living in a master planned community, I finally got a plan approved to build a storage shed in the back yard. So while the next couple of projects won't be actual work to the truck, pouring a pad of concrete and building the shed are going to allow me some MUCH NEEDED real estate for storage, which then translates into more work area! I'm sort of getting my garage sorted while working on the truck as well, so that being not especially efficient I sort of ping pong a bit from time to time; but really, I haven't worked on the truck all that much because I've been finishing up a degree in Business Administration. So its mostly been a "collecting parts" thing so far.....although I did sneak in a few good days here and there.

I did manage to contact my old friend Richard from West Coast Racing Cylinder Heads and went over some ideas for my, circa 1962, inline 6 cylinder head so once I get some cleanup done on it, I'll be sending it out to him for the finish work. You know, the stuff that takes actual talent!

Also been fortunate enough to pick the brain of a new friend, Larry, from T6Racing on all things inline 6 in an effort to get my little 250 performing nicely.

I've also got some ideas for a nice brake setup, kind of a mix between a "1 off" using off the shelf parts, or "mix and match" might be a better way to describe it, to get some stout braking inside of a 17" wheel.

That's about it for now. Even though married life, 3 boys, a full time job, school, and sports keeps me busy, I'm always building this truck in my head! Once the school part goes away, I'll be getting on this more regularly! Besides, I've never been known to do anything truck build related quickly, lol.

[Dads79GMC]

Best of luck! Don't daydream too much about building this truck in your head, you might get stuck there

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Best of luck! Don't daydream too much about building this truck in your head, you might get stuck there

Solid point

[Dads79GMC]

sitrep

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

sitrep

1. finished degree

2. making progress on projects that will allow me more room to work on the truck.....first concrete pour complete

3. next concrete pour will be the pad for the lean-too shed

4. almost bought a mill on a whim!

[Dads79GMC]

Acknowledged! Awesome work!

[Dads79GMC]

Congratulations on the degree!!!!!! That's a big deal Trooper!

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Acknowledged! Awesome work!

Keep moving forward, little by little, hoping by June to be in full swing truck build mode!

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Congratulations on the degree!!!!!! That's a big deal Trooper!

Sailor or Chief(ret)

[Dads79GMC]

OK Sailor

[rusty76]

Awesome on the Degree.