61K10 build

[61K10]

well some of you wanted it, so here goes. feel free to ask questions as i have to much to post every little thing.

here's what i started with and I am 64 yrs old and basically a one man project, so be easy on me.

truck was search and rescue in n/cal. wasn't a panel that was dented.
org 235-I6--sm420--locking spicer hubs org. paint was neptune green--now has a 305 sbc
has pto big 10" drum winch
found the correct hood
with parts removed

[Racer2172]

Welcome and nice truck!

[1963c-10]

Very cool truck....looking forward to more on this build.

[rusty76]

Kool truck I'll be watching for sure.

[scot 6 feet eleven]

looks like a good start!!

[61K10]

I have been at it for almost 2 yrs---that's y i started the build now, so i can keep you looking--LOL.

[aerotruk63]

Power brake booster is a nice option.
Could I see your front shock mounts please? Don't remember my 62 K10 shocks being that way.

[TJ's Chevy]

I can see some of the progress in your avatar. Nice truck even 2 years ago! LOL! HEY! You started yer project around the same time I started mine! Look forward to watching the build!

[61K10]

aerotk63--my mounts have been hacked up big time. three point rivets--later had a different in frame davit (hole ?) thanks guys, will try to keep you entertained--LOL!

[61K10]

here are some pics that i have done in the past.
my #1 was this 56 Nomad owned (another story)for 24yrs--some bikes--some chain-saws

[61K10]

one bike pic missing--sorry their are not in order---

[61K10]

have some other car stuff, but don't want to bor you--back to the tk tomorrow--

[61K10]

some more-------------a lot of rusted metal. found the correct hood.

[61K10]

T J---that is the org color that i am re-painting it to---nice to see you using your truck.

[61K10]

some more rebuilt parts----

[61K10]

some more, and my gauge setup

[1963c-10]

Nice progress. I see you have some old saws too....heres a few that I have on the back burner until I get some more truck work done. The yellow one is a McCulloch T-50, the blue is a Homelite super wiz 55 and the red one is a super wiz 66

[61K10]

63c-10----I was at my neighbors one day and tripped over the Mac 300, he said it was yard art. that got me started on restoring saw's.
1964/65 mac 300 36" bar
1958 mac D44S 34" bar
1959--mac 35A
1956/57 homelite EZ
1957/58 EZ6

[chevy_man5]

Glad to see you starting this thread 61K10!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by 61K10

63c-10----I was at my neighbors one day and tripped over the Mac 300, he said it was yard art. that got me started on restoring saw's.
1964/65 mac 300 36" bar
1958 mac D44S 34" bar
1959--mac 35A
1956/57 homelite EZ
1957/58 EZ6

I was a lead tree climber doing hazard removal for around 10 years. Did a lot of crane work also. I still do some side work when the money is right and the works not to hard. I've never restored any saws, but probably have 10,000 hours running them. I figure I'll get around to them one day. I may have some questions when I get to them for you.

[61K10]

1963c-10--never was a tree climber, but was a pole climber for 30yrs. the EZ saw is the same as the one my Dad had back in 57. remember cutting wood with it in the 60's.

[61K10]

thanks for the help chevy_man5--some pics of the power steering install. shortened the steering arm 1 3/4" no pic
old bracket removed and captain's new plate installed
new shaft to new steering column

[61K10]

more pics----modded the ft eng mount for the p/s pump--new column and painted org steering wheel.

some body work next---

[1963c-10]

looking good.

also....did the EZ run a .404 chain also?

[MitchFloyd]

Gonna be a great timeline to watch! So, what did you do with the old 235 I-6, when you swapped it out for the V-8? Just curious?