Project: "Home Grown"

[jbice70gmc]

I have to do the same thing. I'm converting to 5 lug so I am ordering axels and the posi carrier from Mosier axel. The carrier alone is 480.00.

[creepdogg]

Xmas in the mail today

Talked to Nate today, trailing arms to ship this afternoon. CPP Tubular motor mounts to ship today too. Get them bad boys and we are off to powder!

[VA72C10]

Purdy

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Purdy

Yeah, I will need to replace the Ball Joints, they are brand new but the wrong year for my new Spindles, go figure, I will likely sell em on the board.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Yeah, I will need to replace the Ball Joints, they are brand new but the wrong year for my new Spindles, go figure, I will likely sell em on the board.

What year ball joints in the arms?
What year spindles do you have?

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by lolife99

What year ball joints in the arms?
What year spindles do you have?

My spindles are brand new CPP 63-70 modular s, if they weren't so damn pricey to ship I would just sell em and change, I need new tie rods too, the arms have 84 ball joints, I think the guy did have to cut one of the lowers, so I have two new uppers that bolt in and one new lower that presses in.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Yeah, I will need to replace the Ball Joints, they are brand new but the wrong year for my new Spindles, go figure, I will likely sell em on the board.

The lowers are a pain to press out with that tapered ball joint cup.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The lowers are a pain to press out with that tapered ball joint cup.

Any suggestions? I was thinking of maybe heating the control arm?

[VA72C10]

Man, every time you buy something you have to sell something

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man, every time you buy something you have to sell something

Yeah no crap hey? Its getting old, but I think that is nearing its end. I did also get a set of front shock relocators and upper bag plates in the deal But I already got relocators from Nate, so I will be selling them soon too. The upper plates I will be keeping

[68Driver]

Nice project, sounds a bit like mine except I haven't came into any money yet!!LOL Did you paint or Power coat your Frame?? Loks Great!!

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Well after 10 plus years of storage post mid restoration the chev is starting to breathe new life.

Back Story : In 1996 I Purchased my 1970 c10 Step Side in Sacramento California as my first ride, I was 15 1/2, I really wanted a 1973-1987 body style, but my Stepfather had a 72 Custom Deluxe LB and convinced me to go look at this 1970, we did, got it for 1600.00 with a cracked head inline 6 with a3 on the tree. Drove the truck for a few years, moved to MI, slapped a built 327/th350 auto in her, got a few tickets, rusted the rockers off it, and in 1997-1998 the truck was laid to rest after some engine issues. It even sat in a commuter lot on the side of the highway for about 6 months, then I had to rescue her from impound, drug it back up north, started to rip her apart.

Mods done prior to restore Hiatus:
Started Frame Off Restore
- Replaced outer rockers & Rt Cab Corner
- Shaved Handles and locks, deleted gas tank filler, and antenna "the usual"
- ECE 2.5 Drop Spindles Sold to a board member!
- Swapped front end to disc
- Rebuilt Ft End Suspension
- Installed P/S box assy, never got pump or lines installed.
- Started gettin her all cut in for paint
- Sold off useless Step Side bed assy
- Gave away Ft Fenders & Inners "STUPID IDEA"

Then just like that, all work stopped and it stayed in barns, garages, storage sheds, and finally my garage for the past 10 plus years. About 2 months ago I was at a crossroads with the ol Chev. I needed room in my garage. I moved it out and to a new barn, then I got the itch, restore the old girl or just get rid of her??? I couldn't give up on her yet, too many good times with this truck. Hollered at the better half, she gave me the green light, so I sold my 02 Grand Prix GT, came into some cash, and that brings us to present day. I hope your not getting bored yet?


Plans for newly started restore:
- Media blast entire body assy Completed 7/25/11 Minus Cab & Doors
- CPP Modular Drop Spindles Installed 9-10-11
- CPP 2 Inch Ft Lowering Springs Installed 9-10-11 For Sale !!!!!!!!
- 700R4 trans Acquired 7-2011
- Set her down on some 20's
- Bag the rear on the cheap for the time being Nothings Cheap Right? Porterbuilt Stage 2 Kit Installed 8/26/111
- Bolt in Cnotch from CPP Scratch that, make it a Porter Built Product! Installed 8/26/11
- Porterbuilt Transmember & Trailing Arm Member Installed 8/29/11
- Porterbuilt Tubular Frame Xmembers Installed 8/26/11
- 2 in cowl hood from Goodmark Received 9-16-11 Not to excited about the looks, going to use OEM hood
- Roll pan for the rear Received 8/12/11
- All new glass
- Brothers One Piece Vent Window Delete Received 8/16/11
- Vintage air unit, Maybe find a AC Dash to install into my cab, not sure on this one yet!
- Impala SS 12 Inch Rear Disc Brakes Recieved Brackets from Captainfab 7-2011,
- Drilled & Slotted rotors Received 8/11/11
- Boyd Welding rear bed fill Aluminum fuel tank Received 9-13-11
- Porterbuilt Rear Trailing arms Ordered 9-13-11
- Thorebeck Tubular Upper & Lower Control Arms Purchased from a board member shipped 9-26-11
- SS7 Front Bags Ordered from Nate 9-26-11

Im sure the list will get longer as I go

Here's how she was last time I worked on her.

[68Driver]

Sorry, i should have read the whole post.. Powder coming soon!!

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Nice project, sounds a bit like mine except I haven't came into any money yet!!LOL Did you paint or Power coat your Frame?? Loks Great!!

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Sorry, i should have read the whole post.. Powder coming soon!!

No worries

[creepdogg]

Took a little time today mocking up the bag plates, I think I will end up welding them for a cleaner look prior to powder coating the assy.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

Nice project, sounds a bit like mine except I haven't came into any money yet!!LOL Did you paint or Power coat your Frame?? Loks Great!!

I originally blasted and painted it only to now strip it apart and now powdering it. Tks man.
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[VA72C10]

welded would look cleaner...you could plug weld the bolt holes then weld the edge and grind smooth...

[PBFAB.COM]

I wouldn't heat the arms... might have to make a tapered block to use?

[creepdogg]

I think we may try an air hammer on it, will likely destroy the ball joint but oh well.

[creepdogg]

Does anyone know how to tear down these damn arms? I want to get them powder coated a different color but I cant seem to see how to get the shaft out of the arm? I am thinking it was likely pressed in originally?

[chevytruckluver]

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Does anyone know how to tear down these damn arms? I want to get them powder coated a different color but I cant seem to see how to get the shaft out of the arm? I am thinking it was likely pressed in originally?

Nope, the shafts are threaded on both ends. put the shaft in a big vise and unscrew the ends

[PBFAB.COM]

We disassembled a set about a year and a half ago to make delrin bushings for them so they would be compatible with the Dropmember... the bushings are in there pretty tight. They will eventually come out with a lot of effort and even more patience.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

We disassembled a set about a year and a half ago to make delrin bushings for them so they would be compatible with the Dropmember... the bushings are in there pretty tight. They will eventually come out with a lot of effort and even more patience.

Did u use a press to get them out? I called thorbros today and the guy said if i could get em apart I likely wouldn't get em back together. This is not want I wanted to hear. I don't want my arms black, although it may work.
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[creepdogg]

Looking at the break down photos of these arms it would seem that all I need to do is press them out one end, remove the bushing and repeat, maybe I should grease them up to get them to slide easier? I wonder if a little heat would help out as well?

[creepdogg]

What was a good deal is now turning in to a PITA!

[67cheby]

i would try to cool them rather than heat them, stick them in the freezer for a couple of hours and try it ?? it wont cost anything to try maybe it will work maybe not?