14 month K10 Build thread! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 03-10-2007, 06:16 PM

I scanned some of my build pics today! I guess I have posted a couple pics of what it looks like now, so I thought I would share some of the earlier ones. I found the Truck Trader ad the truck was in as well. The ad came out 3/11/97 and I bought the truck two days later.

A couple weeks after this I sold my Jeep CJ with intentions of spending the cash on painting my K10. I dropped it off at the shop with high hopes of riding pretty in short order. Well about a week goes by and I get a call "Come get this piece of $h!T it ain't worth fixin!" It turns out that there isn't a good panel on the truck aside from the hood and the roof!

Rocker panels and cab corners are easy enough to come up with as well as cab floor supports. Patches are made for the floor and the doors are skinned since replacements can't be found.

Another complete truck is bought just for it's bedsides.

The center of one floor (which was straight but rusted around the edges) was welded to the edges of another floor (which was rust free but a tad wavy).

Once the beds panels were satisfactory they were painted everywhere they were to be bolted together. Once the paint dried a sealant/caulk(?) was applied to the panels before they were bolted together.

see ten · 03-10-2007, 06:24 PM

Things are starting to come together.

I think they got it pretty straight.

We added the lift and then some bigger rubber.

As she looked right after leaving the shop 14mos and close to $10K later.

And of course it still wasn't done. The engine had to come out a couple years later for a rebuild. That's my engine builder and bud member 71see10 in the pic.

I'm sure I've skipped a lot of stuff and these pics aren't the best but you get the general idea. And if you're just now joining us this is what it looks like now.

This hobby has come a long way in the last 10 years! Let's hope it continues to improve!

mtdave2 · 03-10-2007, 06:52 PM

That is one awsome truck, you should be proud. any shots of the inside?

see ten · 03-10-2007, 07:35 PM

Here ya go!

msgross · 03-10-2007, 08:07 PM

very nice, thanks for the pics...

**special-K** · 03-10-2007, 09:51 PM

Hmmm,I thought you just waxed it and bolted wheels on it.

Very good job on that thang.

**Palf70Step** · 03-10-2007, 09:56 PM

Nice to see it didn't start that way (

)

You did a really great job on the ole 4x4. Beautiful truck Asa!!

Joe Gribben · 03-10-2007, 10:23 PM

thats one awsome truck,the only thing is i need it for my green@white 72 collection.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-12-2007, 11:52 AM

What an amazing transformation. Your truck is definitely one of my all time favorites.

72Levi · 03-12-2007, 12:07 PM

Very Nice, just curious how many hours do you think you put in?

estig70 · 03-12-2007, 12:34 PM

What an amazing transformation. Your truck is definitely one of my all time favorites

amen on that!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-12-2007, 12:40 PM

One of my favorites, it's cool to see how it all came together.

see ten · 03-12-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Levi

Very Nice, just curious how many hours do you think you put in?

Thanks, As far as total hours go.....well. Here's a story that I can relate this to. I work with a fella who lost his balance and fileted his arm on a piece of raw metal. He was losing a lot of blood and had to be airlifted to the hospital. Emergency surgery was done to get him put back in one piece. When he woke up in the recovery room and asked the doctor how many stitches were in his arm he was told "we don't count stitches here". I guess what I'm saying is after a certain point you can't keep up with it.

Pl4yboy · 03-12-2007, 05:41 PM

Man this is one of my favorite trucks on the board. If I ever do a 4x4 I want almost identical to this...

BigSky71 · 03-12-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Thanks, As far as total hours go.....well. ... I guess what I'm saying is after a certain point you can't keep up with it.

I hear that. I kept track of hours for awhile on my resto, but then I stopped counting the non-productive hours like when I couldn't find a part in my garage that I knew I had. After that I just counted the "good" hours, then I decided that was just pointless, so I quit counting all together.

Great truck See Ten, love the stance and the wheel/tire setup.

So did it have some really old bodywork before, or was it the victim of a bad resto or what?

Mt Man Chad · 03-12-2007, 05:48 PM

Two words - Very Motivating!!!!!

see ten · 03-12-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSky71

I hear that. I kept track of hours for awhile on my resto, but then I stopped counting the non-productive hours like when I couldn't find a part in my garage that I knew I had. After that I just counted the "good" hours, then I decided that was just pointless, so I quit counting all together.

Great truck See Ten, love the stance and the wheel/tire setup.

So did it have some really old bodywork before, or was it the victim of a bad resto or what?

I found the truck in sandy south Georgia. The truck had one repaint on it and I could see it was going to need rockers and that there were some bubbles behind the front tires. The truck was victim to the old school of thought. You know that I'll just sand over these rust bubbles and skim over em with some filler. If I knew about trucks then what I know now I might not of bought it. The shop pics may not look like it but the old guy who did the metal work was pretty nit picky and wanted things leaving his shop to be "right". I have one of his old business cards which reads " Not the cheapest, just the best!". And I say "Old" guy respectfully. He was born in 1923 and had worked on automobiles his entire life. His son actually did most of the disassembly and prep/paint. At one point the guy had walking pneumonia and was bedridden for a couple weeks. I thought the guy was going to die before I got my truck back. His shop had four rooms and at this point you could look at any wall and see part of my truck hanging there. I REALLY never thought I would see it run again. I can also understand how people get burnt out on these projects and bail out when they're half done.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-12-2007, 06:09 PM

I have seen it in person twice, and every time I drool uncontrollably

**Palf70Step** · 03-12-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I have seen it in person twice, and every time I drool uncontrollably

72gord · 03-12-2007, 06:47 PM

I have really enjoyed the pics and story of your truck!! I have one at the body shop that I started with my son about 2 years ago, we worked hard that first summer and through the winter, then not as dedicated last summer; but got it ready to have the final sanding and paint done. The bodyman said he was ready for it and we took it to him on June 25 of 06....he has one front fender finished, thats it nothing more in 9 months...not sure if it will ever be finished either....your story gives me some hope!!! Our goal was to have it finished for my son's senior pictures, that will be this summer, not very optimistic about that happening.

**tkeduk8r** · 03-12-2007, 09:48 PM

Mine is gonna be a similar experienceI think, But yours is amazing and inspiring for hte rest of us...

**SactoJim** · 03-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Definately one of the nicest!

Rokcrln · 03-12-2007, 10:41 PM

Looks great! Do you happen to remember just what the colors are? That is just the look I want for project Low Buck. Is it single or two stage?
Thanks
Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-13-2007, 07:22 AM

ttt

see ten · 03-13-2007, 05:50 PM

The colors on the build sheet are Dark Green and White. I could probably hunt around and find the paint code for you if you want it. The paint is single stage. That is probably the only thing I would change if I had it done again. I have had older vehicles painted before and the painter would cross the code over to a clear 2 stage version. I didn't specify I wanted it done 2 stage so they went back with single stage. It looks alright when it's sitting by itself, but when you park it next to something that has multiple coats of clear and has been watersanded, it doesn't look so hot. I can't complain, the paint is nearly 9 years old and is still holding up.

03-10-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	14 month K10 Build thread! I scanned some of my build pics today! I guess I have posted a couple pics of what it looks like now, so I thought I would share some of the earlier ones. I found the Truck Trader ad the truck was in as well. The ad came out 3/11/97 and I bought the truck two days later. A couple weeks after this I sold my Jeep CJ with intentions of spending the cash on painting my K10. I dropped it off at the shop with high hopes of riding pretty in short order. Well about a week goes by and I get a call "Come get this piece of $h!T it ain't worth fixin!" It turns out that there isn't a good panel on the truck aside from the hood and the roof! Rocker panels and cab corners are easy enough to come up with as well as cab floor supports. Patches are made for the floor and the doors are skinned since replacements can't be found. Another complete truck is bought just for it's bedsides. The center of one floor (which was straight but rusted around the edges) was welded to the edges of another floor (which was rust free but a tad wavy). Once the beds panels were satisfactory they were painted everywhere they were to be bolted together. Once the paint dried a sealant/caulk(?) was applied to the panels before they were bolted together.

03-10-2007, 06:24 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! Things are starting to come together. I think they got it pretty straight. We added the lift and then some bigger rubber. As she looked right after leaving the shop 14mos and close to $10K later. And of course it still wasn't done. The engine had to come out a couple years later for a rebuild. That's my engine builder and bud member 71see10 in the pic. I'm sure I've skipped a lot of stuff and these pics aren't the best but you get the general idea. And if you're just now joining us this is what it looks like now. This hobby has come a long way in the last 10 years! Let's hope it continues to improve!

03-10-2007, 06:52 PM	#3
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! That is one awsome truck, you should be proud. any shots of the inside? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-10-2007, 07:35 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! Here ya go!

03-10-2007, 08:07 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! very nice, thanks for the pics... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-10-2007, 09:51 PM	#6
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03-10-2007, 09:56 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! Nice to see it didn't start that way ( ) You did a really great job on the ole 4x4. Beautiful truck Asa!! __________________ 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!

03-10-2007, 10:23 PM	#8
Joe Gribben Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wabash, Indiana Posts: 100	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! thats one awsome truck,the only thing is i need it for my green@white 72 collection.

03-12-2007, 11:52 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! What an amazing transformation. Your truck is definitely one of my all time favorites. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-12-2007, 12:07 PM	#10
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! Very Nice, just curious how many hours do you think you put in? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-12-2007, 12:34 PM	#11
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! What an amazing transformation. Your truck is definitely one of my all time favorites amen on that!!!

03-12-2007, 12:40 PM	#12
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03-12-2007, 05:41 PM	#14
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03-12-2007, 05:48 PM	#16
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03-12-2007, 06:09 PM	#18
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03-12-2007, 06:47 PM	#20
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! I have really enjoyed the pics and story of your truck!! I have one at the body shop that I started with my son about 2 years ago, we worked hard that first summer and through the winter, then not as dedicated last summer; but got it ready to have the final sanding and paint done. The bodyman said he was ready for it and we took it to him on June 25 of 06....he has one front fender finished, thats it nothing more in 9 months...not sure if it will ever be finished either....your story gives me some hope!!! Our goal was to have it finished for my son's senior pictures, that will be this summer, not very optimistic about that happening.

03-12-2007, 09:48 PM	#21
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03-12-2007, 10:24 PM	#22
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! Definately one of the nicest! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-12-2007, 10:41 PM	#23
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! Looks great! Do you happen to remember just what the colors are? That is just the look I want for project Low Buck. Is it single or two stage? Thanks Kevin LFD Inc.

03-13-2007, 07:22 AM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! ttt

03-13-2007, 05:50 PM	#25
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 14 month K10 Build thread! The colors on the build sheet are Dark Green and White. I could probably hunt around and find the paint code for you if you want it. The paint is single stage. That is probably the only thing I would change if I had it done again. I have had older vehicles painted before and the painter would cross the code over to a clear 2 stage version. I didn't specify I wanted it done 2 stage so they went back with single stage. It looks alright when it's sitting by itself, but when you park it next to something that has multiple coats of clear and has been watersanded, it doesn't look so hot. I can't complain, the paint is nearly 9 years old and is still holding up.

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