My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10

[TCCGRIZ]

Well, I have been lurking here for quite some time . My passion for these trucks started with a 67 short step side c-10 my dad had when I was 5 , first truck I remember riding in . Well dad was coming off the interstate and the rear axle broke and rolled it . Then he bought the 69 that is in my avatar .(man I loved that truck ) Then in 83 he traded it in , I was devastated to say the least ,2 years from getting my license. I turned 18 got my self a 69 K10 long box drove it for 22 years had a stock pile of them, 72 4x4 blazer ac , 72 burb 4x4 , 70 c-10 . Loved them all . Sold them all for to help fund the new house on 30 acres of paradise in the mountains south of Butte America

So the story continues , My dream was to own a sort step K10 . I found this truck 15 years ago in a ranchers field . I knew him well and talked to him it was his nephews father in laws. So I called him up asked him if he wanted to part with it . He wanted to but it was sentimental to his wife ( understandable ). Well once or twice a year I would run into him or call him to ask about the truck and the answer was always the same . Then last fall out of the blue he called and said it was mine . Same price I offered him 15 years prior.


So it begins I will keep posting pics on this build to catch you up ,It is ready to go to paint in about a week or two . I'll finish my story first

Well then I bought the Wood Truck as I call it a 72 K20 some one stuffed a 454 in it . It has been used but I love it I'll get a better pic for you guys later

I was looking for a 2wd for the cab and body for the Wood Truck when I noticed this on craigslist . So I took a 2 hour drive with a buddy to look at it and fell in love as soon as I seen it . Ran and drove like a dream . So it will be my DD on Fridays and the weekends 69 C20 , 396 camper special it is beautiful My wife even likes it She even named it the Renegade ( Styx was on the radio singing Renegade that's where the name comes from)Here she is ,Well it says I am missing a security Token I'll try later

[Husker]

Nice Truck. Persistence pays off sometimes.
Ron

[FlameOut]

Nice! Both of them

[35boulder]

Nice story on that step. Nice truck. Good luck with it.

[Ol Blue K20]

Great find and story..I'm subscribed and watching.

[72 Super]

Welcome to the board! Neat story and I am glad it ended well with you getting the K10. It looks pretty good from the pictures.

Ray

[TCCGRIZ]

It worked here is the Renegade , Thanks for the welcomes [ATTACH][/ATTACH] The Renegade

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I catch up a bit ,These are some teardown pics from this past winter


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My new NV4500
Frame back and painted

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Started on some cab corners and rockers[ATTACH][/ATTACH]

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Frame and running gear going together , 2-1/2 Tuff Country EZ ride , relocated the tanks and added in tank pump for my FITECH , Motor is being build . Stock block will be 383 stroker with Vortex heads ,
All the running gear has been totally rebuilt everything is new

[TCCGRIZ]

Here is a better pic of the chassis
Well I have more pics gotta get the little guy ready for his baseball game . I will get you fellas updated with pics tomorrow .
I know how much you like 'em

[old Chevy guy]

Tell me more about that NV4500. What going on there? What parts / conversation did it take to make that happen and what transfer case are you using ,model and year?

[cericd]

Looking great! Keep the progress pics coming. This one's gonna be a beaut!

[jocko]

Absolutely love the short step (and the 69). Can't wait to see it after paint.

[WestButteTruck]

Cool truck, will be following to see it finished!

[TCCGRIZ]

Here are a few pics of the hydraulic clutch assembly , I went with the advanced adapters bellhousing and adapter for the 205 TC . I bought the whole tranny and adapter set up from Midwest Transmissions . Also the slave is a stock GM slave and a Wilwood master . I forgot to take a pic with the cab on with the set up . I basically used a Hiem joint and welded an ear on the clutch pedal. There was a thread on here some where that done the same thing . I can not remember which one though.

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The fuel tank I ordered from GMC Pauls ( I ordered about 3500 dollars from them and I can not say enough about the quality and the customer service absolutely awesome) I ordered the fuel pump from Tanks Inc. It has a baffle included . Here are some pics of the install. Also I ditched the straps and used 4 hockey pucks took a 2" hole saw cut them out , drilled a hole through the center , added a steel sleeve about a 1/8" shorter than the pucks and used grade 8 bolts . The big reason was with the fuel lines coming out of the top of the tank they would be to tall . So this way it lowers the tank about an inch . All I have to worry about is the one piece for the wood bed I will have to relocate

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So these pics will get everyone caught up on my progress. It will be tough to keep rolling this summer (sons baseball and we have loads of jobs to do )But I am on a mission . Just talked to my motor guy to get him moving (he is good but slowwww to say the least ). Like I said in an earlier post it will be the original block 383 stroker balanced lower end , full roller cam and rockers with vortex heads FiTech Fuel injection ( granted it ships the 16th like they said ,ordered it 3 months ago ). Will be ordering headers and serpentine setup later this week . I bought a 4 core aluminum radiator and duel fan setup from Brothers . The truck sits proud in the rear end with the new springs might remove a leaf . I know its tough to tell but what are your thoughts , I am thinking on 33x10.5 for tires , still up in the air on wheels . I am leaning twards black or grey . Paint will be a maroon color . I had a 2010 chevy with that color and I loved it ( plus it is GRIZ colors )

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Ok I remembered to take pics of the garbage truck , The story on this one is . I worked for a construction company for 17 years and this was there garbage truck . I love this thing . I have 5 work trucks and this one has never let me down . 30 below "no Problem" 3 or 4 pumps she fires right up , top speed 55mph , 2 speed rear axle , original 327 . 64 thousand hard working miles to the dump. When I started my own business they offered to sell this to me . I got it for " 2 GRAND" This truck will never leave my possession 67C30 . Enjoy fellas pics did not work . I will try again

I have to get the GRIZ pic in fellas
Go GRIZ nation

[TCCGRIZ]

Sorry about that

[Foureye71]

Subbed. Im diggin your build, most of the things you're doing to your truck are what I'd like to do to my 71' eventually.

[TCCGRIZ]

Well another week half gone and my motor is still not complete . Received a text from the guy Saturday ,said he was working on the heads.
Another note hopefully I will get an email saying my Fitech system ships tomorrow if they hold me off again.

[Wide Open]

Nice! I'd like to see more about the NV4500 too. Thought of staying manual shift with mine but haven't been able to find a decent priced transmission.