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East Tex · 07-23-2015, 03:38 PM

New carrier is in. Now to swap out the spider gears, and install the ring gear on the new unit.

East Tex · 07-23-2015, 03:42 PM

Ok FINALLY got this Dana set up correctly. That thing ate my lunch! Well, now I will tear it down to a bare housing and take it to the powder coaters. Hopefully they have my 12 Bolt housing ready for me to pick up.

hemi43 · 08-02-2015, 08:03 PM

I use a thin piece of 1/8 thick rubber to blast bolts.

East Tex · 08-02-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemi43

I use a thin piece of 1/8 thick rubber to blast bolts.

That's an awesome tip, I will have to try that on my next sandblasting session.
Thanks hemi43

East Tex · 08-06-2015, 05:40 AM

More parts cleaning, sandblasting, and painting.

East Tex · 08-06-2015, 05:49 AM

Front differential back from the powder coater.

East Tex · 08-06-2015, 05:57 AM

Everything on these brake calipers was bad, stripped out bleeder screws, pistons stuck, ect. So, it was cost effective to buy "Loaded" calipers. They come with new caliper bolts, bleeders, brake pads and everything ready to go. Also I got some more Moog front end parts in.

aggie91 · 08-06-2015, 09:06 AM

Man your an earlier riser! Progress is looking good, hope to see this one in person some day. I wonder if you know any of my car buddies over in Tyler, Mike Harty, David Hale, Charlie Molloy, Barry Clark, Stuart Suggs, Keith Harper, Curt Priddy, Don Davenport, and others that I just can't think of right now...

East Tex · 08-06-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Man your an earlier riser! Progress is looking good, hope to see this one in person some day. I wonder if you know any of my car buddies over in Tyler, Mike Harty, David Hale, Charlie Molloy, Barry Clark, Stuart Suggs, Keith Harper, Curt Priddy, Don Davenport, and others that I just can't think of right now...

I knew David and Curt but I haven't seen them in years.

notsolo · 08-06-2015, 02:12 PM

This is going to be a great truck! Your New 72 K5 is way better than what was thrown together at the factory. Your attention to detail shows. Carry On.

East Tex · 08-06-2015, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

This is going to be a great truck! Your New 72 K5 is way better than what was thrown together at the factory. Your attention to detail shows. Carry On.

Thank you notsolo

East Tex · 08-08-2015, 11:22 AM

Here is a pic of how the stock length brake cable fit. It rubs the leaf spring.

aggie91 · 08-10-2015, 10:55 AM

Looking good, nice progress.

East Tex · 08-11-2015, 02:04 PM

Thanks aggie91

East Tex · 08-25-2015, 08:47 PM

More sandblasting and painting....

East Tex · 08-25-2015, 08:50 PM

More progress

aggie91 · 08-26-2015, 10:06 AM

Looking good!

East Tex · 12-21-2015, 11:00 PM

Chasing more threads and touching up spots with POR 15

72blazer_mud_bogger · 12-22-2015, 12:30 PM

Updates on the build, looks great btw

East Tex · 12-23-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 72blazer_mud_bogger

Updates on the build, looks great btw

I haven't worked on it much in the last few months, but I'm in the mood to make some more progress so I will be working on it quite a bit this winter.

Things I've been working on:
1. Installing Inline Tube stainless brake lines and braided brake hoses
2. Replaced u-joints on front axles
3. Installed knuckles (new MOOG ball joints installed)
4. Shocks
5. Fuel lines

Basically stuff that doesn't show much progress lol. But it needs to be done and I guess it all adds up at the end of the day.

Things on my current "To Do" List
1. Finish putting the front end together, where I can have a rolling chassis
2. Re seal steering gear and paint
3. Clean, prep, and paint motor and trans
4. Install motor, trans, and transfer case
5. Replace u-joints in both drive lines, paint, and install
6. Install core support, radiator, battery tray ect...

East Tex · 12-23-2015, 10:05 AM

A little progress

East Tex · 12-23-2015, 10:11 AM

It might be worth mentioning.
If you will put anti-seize on these cones (inside them too), before you tighten the arm to the knuckle, it will them make a lot easier to remove them in the future.
The can be a pain in the butt if they are rusted to the bolt and arm.

East Tex · 12-23-2015, 10:17 AM

My main hold up on the front axle is, I forgot to order the spindle (needle) bearings and seals. They should be here in a few days, then I can get the front axle finished. I just remembered I need to fill the diff up with 85/140 gear oil.

East Tex · 01-02-2016, 06:51 PM

Five boxes of 3/8" stainless fasteners = $152.09 from Lowes. I was ticked off when I got home and priced some from Amazon and Ebay, and they were both cheaper by over 50%!!! Also I got my order in from Inline Tube, it was $75 worth of brake line hold down clamps, and hose clamps. Spending this much on little stuff drives me nuts.

crappie66 · 01-04-2016, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Tex

Five boxes of 3/8" stainless fasteners = $152.09 from Lowes. I was ticked off when I got home and priced some from Amazon and Ebay, and they were both cheaper by over 50%!!! Also I got my order in from Inline Tube, it was $75 worth of brake line hold down clamps, and hose clamps. Spending this much on little stuff drives me nuts.

Looks like a drop in the bucket

07-23-2015, 03:38 PM	#1
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh New carrier is in. Now to swap out the spider gears, and install the ring gear on the new unit. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

07-23-2015, 03:42 PM	#2
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Ok FINALLY got this Dana set up correctly. That thing ate my lunch! Well, now I will tear it down to a bare housing and take it to the powder coaters. Hopefully they have my 12 Bolt housing ready for me to pick up. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-02-2015, 08:03 PM	#3
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,502	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I use a thin piece of 1/8 thick rubber to blast bolts.

08-06-2015, 05:40 AM	#5
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh More parts cleaning, sandblasting, and painting. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-06-2015, 05:49 AM	#6
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Front differential back from the powder coater. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-06-2015, 05:57 AM	#7
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Everything on these brake calipers was bad, stripped out bleeder screws, pistons stuck, ect. So, it was cost effective to buy "Loaded" calipers. They come with new caliper bolts, bleeders, brake pads and everything ready to go. Also I got some more Moog front end parts in. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-06-2015, 09:06 AM	#8
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Man your an earlier riser! Progress is looking good, hope to see this one in person some day. I wonder if you know any of my car buddies over in Tyler, Mike Harty, David Hale, Charlie Molloy, Barry Clark, Stuart Suggs, Keith Harper, Curt Priddy, Don Davenport, and others that I just can't think of right now... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-06-2015, 02:12 PM	#10
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,456	Re: Project 6 Point Oh This is going to be a great truck! Your New 72 K5 is way better than what was thrown together at the factory. Your attention to detail shows. Carry On. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

08-08-2015, 11:22 AM	#12
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Here is a pic of how the stock length brake cable fit. It rubs the leaf spring. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-10-2015, 10:55 AM	#13
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Looking good, nice progress. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-11-2015, 02:04 PM	#14
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Thanks aggie91 Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-25-2015, 08:47 PM	#15
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh More sandblasting and painting.... Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-25-2015, 08:50 PM	#16
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh More progress Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

08-26-2015, 10:06 AM	#17
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Looking good! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

12-21-2015, 11:00 PM	#18
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Chasing more threads and touching up spots with POR 15 Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068



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12-22-2015, 12:30 PM	#19
72blazer_mud_bogger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 533	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Updates on the build, looks great btw

12-23-2015, 10:05 AM	#21
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh A little progress Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

12-23-2015, 10:11 AM	#22
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh It might be worth mentioning. If you will put anti-seize on these cones (inside them too), before you tighten the arm to the knuckle, it will them make a lot easier to remove them in the future. The can be a pain in the butt if they are rusted to the bolt and arm. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

12-23-2015, 10:17 AM	#23
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh My main hold up on the front axle is, I forgot to order the spindle (needle) bearings and seals. They should be here in a few days, then I can get the front axle finished. I just remembered I need to fill the diff up with 85/140 gear oil. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-02-2016, 06:51 PM	#24
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Five boxes of 3/8" stainless fasteners = $152.09 from Lowes. I was ticked off when I got home and priced some from Amazon and Ebay, and they were both cheaper by over 50%!!! Also I got my order in from Inline Tube, it was $75 worth of brake line hold down clamps, and hose clamps. Spending this much on little stuff drives me nuts. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

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