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CavScoutsC10 · 05-01-2008, 04:54 AM

I decided to keep a log of my adventures. Today I removed the front clip and the engine/ tranny is ready for lift off. Everything is disconnected. The only thing holding it in are the motor mounts. I figured I could re use most of the things I pulled off. The goal is to keep the cost as low as possible in parts, but I have to do it right the first time.

The engine will be out tomorrow and I'll finish up with the cab too. The short term goal is to have the cab ready for prep work by the end of thursday.

84 400 · 05-01-2008, 08:27 AM

nice progress your working fast on this one. When are you hoping to have it completed?

72BlckButy · 05-01-2008, 01:57 PM

Nice progress!

CavScoutsC10 · 05-01-2008, 04:15 PM

the army is relocating my family and i to ohio in late july. so, i NEED to have at least the body on the new chassis by that time. logistically, i can't move the chassis and the body separately.

i'll worry about connecting the engine and all that when i get to ohio. but, i want to finish everything by the end of this year. the disassembly portion of a build is always the quickest.

seanconnery · 05-01-2008, 04:27 PM

Please keep us updated! I love that color combo of a nice black frame and the yellow accents on the engine.

CavScoutsC10 · 05-03-2008, 04:09 AM

Today's update:

Pulled the engine out. I forgot to drain the tranny but I was reminded fairly quickly. (as the fluid is dripping onto the driveway and the boy yells "oh oh daddy")

Most of today was spent cleaning up the spill and eating ice cream with the boy.

I did make about 20 calls to different shops that do sandblasting. I found one in Lake Wales, FL. He's been around for 20+ years. Another shop actually referred him to me. I just want to sandblast the cab for now. So, tomorrow, I should be dropping the cab off.

Here's the inspiration for the Tow Mater theme.

Anyone wanna buy a 292 I6?

benoit454 · 05-03-2008, 04:17 AM

wow nice tear down.

btw what size tires are those they look FAT!!!!!!!!!

spudz · 05-03-2008, 04:23 AM

I need that motor.. lol.

84 400 · 05-04-2008, 08:31 AM

looking good. cool that your son is interested in the truck

CavScoutsC10 · 05-04-2008, 04:35 PM

295/ 50 15

I love the wide look. But I'm going to have to get at least 18". The new chassis is dropped 2".

Any suggestions? Nothing chrome. Something that looks stock to the "average" person.

CavScoutsC10 · 05-20-2008, 04:37 AM

i got a little more done. the cab is finally off. it was supposed to be off 2 weeks ago. but, life happens. hopefully, i'll be able to drop it off to get sandblasted.

05-01-2008, 04:54 AM	#1
CavScoutsC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 24	Tow Mater Progress Log I decided to keep a log of my adventures. Today I removed the front clip and the engine/ tranny is ready for lift off. Everything is disconnected. The only thing holding it in are the motor mounts. I figured I could re use most of the things I pulled off. The goal is to keep the cost as low as possible in parts, but I have to do it right the first time. The engine will be out tomorrow and I'll finish up with the cab too. The short term goal is to have the cab ready for prep work by the end of thursday.

05-01-2008, 08:27 AM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log nice progress your working fast on this one. When are you hoping to have it completed? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-01-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log Nice progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-01-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
CavScoutsC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 24	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log the army is relocating my family and i to ohio in late july. so, i NEED to have at least the body on the new chassis by that time. logistically, i can't move the chassis and the body separately. i'll worry about connecting the engine and all that when i get to ohio. but, i want to finish everything by the end of this year. the disassembly portion of a build is always the quickest.

05-01-2008, 04:27 PM	#5
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log Please keep us updated! I love that color combo of a nice black frame and the yellow accents on the engine.

05-03-2008, 04:09 AM	#6
CavScoutsC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 24	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log Today's update: Pulled the engine out. I forgot to drain the tranny but I was reminded fairly quickly. (as the fluid is dripping onto the driveway and the boy yells "oh oh daddy") Most of today was spent cleaning up the spill and eating ice cream with the boy. I did make about 20 calls to different shops that do sandblasting. I found one in Lake Wales, FL. He's been around for 20+ years. Another shop actually referred him to me. I just want to sandblast the cab for now. So, tomorrow, I should be dropping the cab off. Here's the inspiration for the Tow Mater theme. Anyone wanna buy a 292 I6?

05-03-2008, 04:17 AM	#7
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log wow nice tear down. btw what size tires are those they look FAT!!!!!!!!! __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

05-03-2008, 04:23 AM	#8
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log I need that motor.. lol. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

05-04-2008, 08:31 AM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log looking good. cool that your son is interested in the truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#10
CavScoutsC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 24	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log 295/ 50 15 I love the wide look. But I'm going to have to get at least 18". The new chassis is dropped 2". Any suggestions? Nothing chrome. Something that looks stock to the "average" person.

05-20-2008, 04:37 AM	#11
CavScoutsC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 24	Re: Tow Mater Progress Log i got a little more done. the cab is finally off. it was supposed to be off 2 weeks ago. but, life happens. hopefully, i'll be able to drop it off to get sandblasted.



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