Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 09:36 AM

This truck, a 71' K10 was nicknamed 'cashforclunkers' by an old friend.
It was my partner in crime in high school. I've had it for 9 years.

Originally 505 green, it has 4.10 gearing, a 1970 gm 330hp 350 with smog heads (original equipment was a 307), 4 spd, 12 bolt posi rear. It was originally a municipal truck for the state of NH, and had evidence of having a plow.

I started the restoration in 2015 and 'completed' it 2 years ago. Not a perfect job, but the truck definitely earned the attention.

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 09:41 AM

New 1pc floor, door skins, bottoms, everything stripped and painted. Frame was sandblasted and painted. The truck was always primer black. And just wasn't a green truck to me.

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 09:46 AM

The truck had 3 cab corners on each side! Which were all removed and replaced, we sanded to bare metal with 36 grit, d.a. 80, primed 3 times, block sanded to 320 and then sprayed single-stage black with a $8 HF spray gun myself.

**special-K** · 04-18-2019, 09:47 AM

Nice work. Great to see that short Stepside saved and loved. How long have you been on it? Looks like it's moving along

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nice work. Great to see that short Stepside saved and loved.

Loved it sure is! Thanks.

The grille was reinstalled with a new center and wet sand/cleared original bowtie. Bed was redone with 3/4" ply (I'll regret this later), painted bed strips, and stainless fastners. As well as a pair of new aftermarket bedsides.

Welded little 'nubs' on 80's rally wheels to snap on a set of 73' hubcaps with yellow bowties painted blue (this truck should have had base model white caps I believe) and a fresh set of 35" bfgs...

**Ironhorse** · 04-18-2019, 10:00 AM

Coming along nicely, don't see very many 4x4 step sides here locally at all. NICE WORK!

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 10:07 AM

Some carpet and an LMC seat cover, new dual exhaust kit, switched to factory ram horns, some stainless bits like new trico wipers and gas cap, chrome tailgate chains, new chrome rear bumper, and deluxe markers...

Most of the parts were sourced through a local gm dealer, including all the body panels, for less than any 67-72 vendor plus free shipping. They even stock this stuff and I had it all the same day!

The motor has always run great and is the only part left untouched. The brakes, suspension, and steering were all redone during the process.

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 10:17 AM

And we're back on the road. The truck is reliable as ever and gets a few thousand miles a year put on it. I drive this truck hundreds of miles from the house on trips without taking any tools. I let a friend borrow it once last summer and he broke down right away haha. The fuel vapor locked..shortly after installing a 600cfm holley and edelbrock intake. I've never had the issue since. It was especially hot that day and there is no insulation under the hood and an open (hot air) air cleaner I can see why.

Thanks everyone for viewing! This is only a fraction of the photos I took so there is some gaps. I am starting a new project today but wanted to post this one up as it its my baby. See you around...Joel

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Coming along nicely, don't see very many 4x4 step sides here locally at all. NICE WORK!

Thank you!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-18-2019, 10:29 AM

Looks great

Barnfind46 · 04-18-2019, 11:13 AM

I love your "Klunker"! One more classic saved!

cashforclunkers · 04-18-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

I love your "Klunker"! One more classic saved!

I see what you did there! I never thought of that

Thanks!

Eric Johnson · 04-18-2019, 12:51 PM

Great story. Nice job!!

notsolo · 04-18-2019, 01:16 PM

Nice work, your truck looks Great...depending on the plywood, you might be surprised at how well it holds up.

4carbcorvair · 04-18-2019, 02:11 PM

Nice truck!! Not many left here in Maine.

gvw5400 · 04-18-2019, 05:36 PM

I love to see "real life" owner builds, great job!!
Special Thanks on keeping the 465!
Enjoy your truck.
All The Best, Dirk

57taskforce · 04-18-2019, 09:58 PM

Nice build!!! You did a fine job!

68panelman · 04-19-2019, 07:49 AM

Sweet truck, nice build. I have to ask how did you attach hubcaps to Rally's
Trying to figure it out for some time and no one has a solid answer
Thanks, Mike

custom10nut · 04-19-2019, 09:11 AM

This goes without saying, but that truck looks AMAZING!

cashforclunkers · 04-19-2019, 10:00 AM

Thanks for all the kind comments everyone!

The 465 is OK, I figure you only have to shift it twice to get where you're going.

Mike,

I just built up three strategic beads of weld on the wheel. They really snap on. Haven't lost one yet. I tried bolting on clips all a few other things before that. Its tricky to get them centered.

bill3rail · 04-19-2019, 06:35 PM

Great Job! Enjoy that truck.

Bill

bubbasimms · 04-23-2019, 08:27 PM

Love the truck, nice work. Did you get all your sheet metal from your local Chevy dealership? Is that really possible? New floor and all?

cashforclunkers · 04-24-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbasimms

Love the truck, nice work. Did you get all your sheet metal from your local Chevy dealership? Is that really possible? New floor and all?

Yes I did. There is actually enough demand for the 67-72 parts they are stocking them since there were a few people doing restorations in the area. This dealership has an entire oe and aftermarket parts division with outside sales reps and delivery trucks. Its worth looking into in your area for sure.

Since it is local there is no shipping costs and they offer auto body shops discounted pricing so I got a deal through a friends shop on all of it.

I plan on using them for my new project as well.

webfoot · 04-24-2019, 12:03 PM

Sweet truck!

El Dorado Jim · 04-24-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cashforclunkers

And we're back on the road. The truck is reliable as ever and gets a few thousand miles a year put on it. I drive this truck hundreds of miles from the house on trips without taking any tools. I let a friend borrow it once last summer and he broke down right away haha. The fuel vapor locked..shortly after installing a 600cfm holley and edelbrock intake. I've never had the issue since. It was especially hot that day and there is no insulation under the hood and an open (hot air) air cleaner I can see why.

Thanks everyone for viewing! This is only a fraction of the photos I took so there is some gaps. I am starting a new project today but wanted to post this one up as it its my baby. See you around...Joel

beautiful truck!!

04-18-2019, 09:36 AM	#1
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside This truck, a 71' K10 was nicknamed 'cashforclunkers' by an old friend. It was my partner in crime in high school. I've had it for 9 years. Originally 505 green, it has 4.10 gearing, a 1970 gm 330hp 350 with smog heads (original equipment was a 307), 4 spd, 12 bolt posi rear. It was originally a municipal truck for the state of NH, and had evidence of having a plow. I started the restoration in 2015 and 'completed' it 2 years ago. Not a perfect job, but the truck definitely earned the attention. Attached Images

04-18-2019, 09:41 AM	#2
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside New 1pc floor, door skins, bottoms, everything stripped and painted. Frame was sandblasted and painted. The truck was always primer black. And just wasn't a green truck to me. Attached Images

04-18-2019, 09:46 AM	#3
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside The truck had 3 cab corners on each side! Which were all removed and replaced, we sanded to bare metal with 36 grit, d.a. 80, primed 3 times, block sanded to 320 and then sprayed single-stage black with a $8 HF spray gun myself. Attached Images

04-18-2019, 09:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Nice work. Great to see that short Stepside saved and loved. How long have you been on it? Looks like it's moving along __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-18-2019, 10:00 AM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Coming along nicely, don't see very many 4x4 step sides here locally at all. NICE WORK! __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

04-18-2019, 10:07 AM	#7
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Some carpet and an LMC seat cover, new dual exhaust kit, switched to factory ram horns, some stainless bits like new trico wipers and gas cap, chrome tailgate chains, new chrome rear bumper, and deluxe markers... Most of the parts were sourced through a local gm dealer, including all the body panels, for less than any 67-72 vendor plus free shipping. They even stock this stuff and I had it all the same day! The motor has always run great and is the only part left untouched. The brakes, suspension, and steering were all redone during the process. Attached Images

04-18-2019, 10:17 AM	#8
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside And we're back on the road. The truck is reliable as ever and gets a few thousand miles a year put on it. I drive this truck hundreds of miles from the house on trips without taking any tools. I let a friend borrow it once last summer and he broke down right away haha. The fuel vapor locked..shortly after installing a 600cfm holley and edelbrock intake. I've never had the issue since. It was especially hot that day and there is no insulation under the hood and an open (hot air) air cleaner I can see why. Thanks everyone for viewing! This is only a fraction of the photos I took so there is some gaps. I am starting a new project today but wanted to post this one up as it its my baby. See you around...Joel Attached Images Last edited by cashforclunkers; 04-18-2019 at 10:20 AM. Reason: forgot a pic of the back!

04-18-2019, 10:29 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-18-2019, 11:13 AM	#11
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside I love your "Klunker"! One more classic saved! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

04-18-2019, 12:51 PM	#13
Eric Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Millbrook, New York Posts: 88	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Great story. Nice job!! __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton custom. 283 4 speed unrestored

04-18-2019, 01:16 PM	#14
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Nice work, your truck looks Great...depending on the plywood, you might be surprised at how well it holds up. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

04-18-2019, 02:11 PM	#15
4carbcorvair Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gorham, ME Posts: 96	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Nice truck!! Not many left here in Maine. __________________ 68 K20 Custom Camper/CST Wrecker. 97 GMC K1500 short bed reg cab.

04-18-2019, 05:36 PM	#16
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside I love to see "real life" owner builds, great job!! Special Thanks on keeping the 465! Enjoy your truck. All The Best, Dirk

04-18-2019, 09:58 PM	#17
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Nice build!!! You did a fine job! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

04-19-2019, 07:49 AM	#18
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,457	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Sweet truck, nice build. I have to ask how did you attach hubcaps to Rally's Trying to figure it out for some time and no one has a solid answer Thanks, Mike



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04-19-2019, 09:11 AM	#19
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside This goes without saying, but that truck looks AMAZING!

04-19-2019, 10:00 AM	#20
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Thanks for all the kind comments everyone! The 465 is OK, I figure you only have to shift it twice to get where you're going. Mike, I just built up three strategic beads of weld on the wheel. They really snap on. Haven't lost one yet. I tried bolting on clips all a few other things before that. Its tricky to get them centered.

04-19-2019, 06:35 PM	#21
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Great Job! Enjoy that truck. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

04-23-2019, 08:27 PM	#22
bubbasimms Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hollister Mo Posts: 137	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Love the truck, nice work. Did you get all your sheet metal from your local Chevy dealership? Is that really possible? New floor and all?

04-24-2019, 12:03 PM	#24
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Cashforclunkers restoration 71' K10 Stepside Sweet truck! __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

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