The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board > Squarebody Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-17-2018, 09:53 PM   #201
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

My Saturday session of grinding led to a Sunday morning trip to the E/R. Even though I had eye and ear protection on, I ended him with metal particles embedded in my eye.

After a trip to the optomolgist this morning I'm back in business. Debris removed and I'm back in the shop.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-17-2018, 09:56 PM   #202
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

After a thorough scuff down with 80 grit, I was ready to add some primer. I hit it with a few coats of high build and let it cure.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-17-2018, 10:02 PM   #203
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I pulled the wheel to measure the brake shoe size. These later Suburban axles come with the larger 2 3/4" HD brakes. I plan to change the wheel cylinders and route new brake lines. The shoes appear to be new, so I'll surface the drums and call it done for now.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-17-2018, 10:09 PM   #204
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

While running errands I went by the local drivetrain shop to pick up new U joints. The P/O had a new rear shaft built when the wheel base was cut down. Rather than modify a new driveshaft I chose to replace the U joint with a conversion joint. The combo piece will allow me to mate the pair with ease.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2018, 12:26 PM   #205
mongocanfly
Post Whore

 
mongocanfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14,662
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I feel your pain...I once had a metal splinter embedded in my eye..they had to ground it out...definitely not fun...
__________________
Mongo...aka Greg

RIP Dad
RIP Jesse

1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598
Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334
Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563
2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver
mongocanfly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2018, 08:24 PM   #206
nlped
Senior Member
 
nlped's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hayden, Al.
Posts: 4,148
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I got the joy of a piece of metal in the eye once...It was NOT fun!!! Mine stayed in long enough that it rusted and I had to go to the eye foundation to have it DRILLED out!!!!

On another note.... I sold my '77 C10 about an hour ago so I could start the search for a 3/4 2wd Crewcab to start my own CCSB! I can only hope I find one in relatively good a shape as yours.
__________________
Carter

1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt


1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha
nlped is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2018, 12:42 PM   #207
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by mongocanfly View Post
I feel your pain...I once had a metal splinter embedded in my eye..they had to ground it out...definitely not fun...
Quote:
Originally Posted by nlped View Post
I got the joy of a piece of metal in the eye once...It was NOT fun!!! Mine stayed in long enough that it rusted and I had to go to the eye foundation to have it DRILLED out....
The Doc was able to scrape one out but the other had to be drilled. As painful as it sounds, it was a relief to get them out of my eye
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2018, 12:43 PM   #208
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by nlped View Post
....
On another note.... I sold my '77 C10 about an hour ago so I could start the search for a 3/4 2wd Crewcab to start my own CCSB! I can only hope I find one in relatively good a shape as yours.
I wish you well. There are some good ones out there, but not easy to find. I was blessed that this was priced right and had solid bones.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2018, 12:45 PM   #209
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I joined team Magnaflow for this build. They say the sound quality is unsurpassed so I decided to give it a try.

If Chip Foose endorses them I can't go wrong, can I?
Attached Images
 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2018, 06:01 PM   #210
aggie91
I'm just glad to be here!
 
aggie91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Longview, TX
Posts: 4,788
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

We used Magnaflow on Sunburn and White Trash. We really liked the sound. 2.5" duals with an x-pipe...
__________________
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
aggie91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2018, 12:47 PM   #211
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by aggie91 View Post
We used Magnaflow on Sunburn and White Trash. We really liked the sound. 2.5" duals with an x-pipe...
Thanks for sharing Karl. I have heard good things about them so I decided to try them.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2018, 12:55 PM   #212
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I got a text from Aaron Boese at Homegrown Hotrods yesterday. He received the order from Tamco Paint last week. In preparation he had stripped all of the aftermarket paint from the bed. He layed down a couple of heavy coats
Urethane 2k high build primer. It was cold and he didnt reduce heavily so it has some texture, but it flows fantastic.

Let the blocking begin
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"

Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-22-2018 at 11:33 PM.
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2018, 01:41 PM   #213
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Last night, I spent some time with the rear axle. I noticed the backing plate on one of the drums looked a bit dirtier than the other. I pulled the drum and didnt see any signs of leaking seals. I decided to install new wheel cylinders while I had it apart as cheap insurance.

I dont do drum rebuilds that often, and now I recall why. Even though I took several pics and had the opposing side to compare to, I still had a fit trying to recall where all the springs go. It took a while, but I managed to get one side finished and the drum cleaned and painted.
Attached Images
    
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"

Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-20-2018 at 01:49 PM.
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-21-2018, 12:23 AM   #214
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Tonight went much faster than last. I had a better feel for what needed to be removed to access the wheel cylinder. I cleaned everything up and bolted the new cylinder in place.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-21-2018, 12:40 AM   #215
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

With the new wheel cylinders in place I could start work on the brake lines. The old fittings were stripped and the lines weren't very pretty.
I modified the bracket to move the distribution block back from its original position.

By moving the junction point I could route the lines much cleaner and make room for the axle straps. By bending the lines with enough space to clear the straps the chance of damage while strapped to the trailer is eliminated.

Once I get the other side built I will fine tune the shape. This was close enough to call it done for the night.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-21-2018, 12:45 AM   #216
rustytruck50
Senior Member
 
rustytruck50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Papillion, Ne
Posts: 897
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Looking great Ken!!! Glad to see the eye problems are behind you...scary stuff. Drum brakes are not my favorite either....you haven't had a real enjoyable time until you redo the Huck brakes on a full floater rear axle...
__________________
-Doug

'05 RCSB Sierra 2WD
'71 Sierra 2WD Longbed
'98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold
'72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

Last edited by rustytruck50; 12-21-2018 at 12:57 AM.
rustytruck50 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-21-2018, 10:56 PM   #217
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I need another stalk of brake line, and I'm still missing a brake drum. Consequently I wasnt able to finish the rear axle up.

Instead I decided to work on the back half of the frame. I had temporarily mounted the rear hangers using existing holes. The C10 hangers are different than the C20 so I needed to mark and drill the remaining holes.

With that accomplished I removed the rear hanger and dressed the edges of the frame with a flapper disc. A good once over with Scotch Brite followed by a wipe down with break cleaner and it was ready for a coat of satin black.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-21-2018, 11:09 PM   #218
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

The shop that shortened the frame did an excellent job of cutting and welding it back together. For some reason the left the rear most cross brace off. I plan to locate a replacement. Until then I'm using the spare tire bracket to keep things square.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"

Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-22-2018 at 11:21 PM.
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2018, 09:40 AM   #219
moregrip
Registered User
 
moregrip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 810
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by N2TRUX View Post
I joined team Magnaflow for this build. They say the sound quality is unsurpassed so I decided to give it a try.

If Chip Foose endorses them I can't go wrong, can I?

Magnaflow is an excellent company, you can't go wrong with their product IMO, construction is top notch. As the discussion of drone was brought up, overall system design will play the larger roll; I would plan for allowing a revision or two in the build if the first attempt doesn't meet your tone, drone, loudness requirements. Although sometimes you can get it "just right" on the first attempt too! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
__________________

1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck)
1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)
moregrip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2018, 11:31 PM   #220
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by moregrip View Post
Magnaflow is an excellent company, you can't go wrong with their product......Although sometimes you can get it "just right" on the first attempt too! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
It seems I'm destined to design the system twice no matter what I do. The current exhaust is cobbled together after the short bed conversion was done. At some point I plan to run headers, but I'm going to need a functioning system before that happens.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2018, 11:41 PM   #221
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

I made a trip to Homegrown Hotrods today. Aaron had blocked the Tamco 2k primer once, and laid down a second coat. He topped that with a guide coat in preparation for the next round of sanding.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2018, 11:46 PM   #222
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

They spent some time inside the bed as well. The floor was relatively smooth with the exceptions of a few minor dings. It wont take much effort to have a showroom quality bed floor.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2018, 07:09 PM   #223
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Saturday evening after my road trip, I worked on the axle again. I got the last section of brake line formed and test fit.
I scuffed everything down and sanded the areas that got damaged while fitting the lines. One last coat of filler primer and it's as good as its going to be.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2018, 11:11 AM   #224
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Sunday Chris had plumbing issues to deal with so I worked on wrapping up the 10 bolt project. I scuffed the primer on last time and laid on the satin black. I considered several different contrasting colors to give it some definition. In the end, I went with my favorite cast iron color.
Yes, again.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2018, 11:20 AM   #225
Palf70Step
State of Confusion!

 
Palf70Step's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 47,061
Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

Looks good Ken!
__________________
Bill
1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside
2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD

Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC)

Bill's Gallery
Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!
Palf70Step is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:20 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com