11-17-2019, 02:37 PM | #1 |
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Ideals on c10
What would you do with this truck got from guy started putting it together. Any ideals are pictures
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11-17-2019, 02:47 PM | #2 |
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11-17-2019, 04:20 PM | #3 |
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Nice truck. At this point you already have the patina theme going. I would attempt to get it road worthy, check brakes and running gear. From there I would drive it, a lot! I love the wide wheels!
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11-17-2019, 04:36 PM | #4 |
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I like the truck just the way it looks, and agree with above, get it running and drive it!
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11-17-2019, 05:01 PM | #5 |
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I'd spray it down with ATF, let it set overnight, then wash the rust off with soap and water. Follow that up with a good buffing and about 4 coats of good wax.
I'd also hose out the cab corners, rocker panels and inner fenders. get ALL the dirt mud N crud out of there, and let it dry. I would steam clean the under side, and engine compartment, paying extra attention to nooks and crannies (what the hell are crannies?) After that, I'd do gear oil, brakes, u joints, grease the chassis, get it running, evaluate what is necessary to make it safe and dependable. Also, I would start looking for a grill and bumper. Looks like a fun project, good luck, have fun, keep us posted. ...You're gonna need a lot of beer. -Russ |
11-17-2019, 06:28 PM | #6 |
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^^^What Russ said X2^^^
I think crannies are the parts where the sun don't shine... perhaps even in between those parts... You may need some lube to get to the deeper cranny regions.
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11-17-2019, 09:47 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the input on the truck
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11-17-2019, 10:08 PM | #8 |
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I think you should give it to me , Im not that far away . It looks great just like it is . Make it safe and drive it .
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11-18-2019, 08:07 AM | #9 |
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I would paint it. It looks like it could be a nice looking truck with a paint job
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11-19-2019, 06:07 PM | #13 |
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I've got two good fender and door I'm going to. Change out this week end if it dont rain
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11-19-2019, 06:09 PM | #14 |
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I've got two good fender and door I'm going to. Change out this week end if it dont rain then putting a stock 350 in 400 trans I have to get drive made
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11-21-2019, 11:25 PM | #15 |
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Just helps remove surface rust, without harming what's left of the paint. you'll still have to scrub, but it will take a little less elbow grease, ATF is a great rust remover and has a lot of detergent in it.Spray it on with a spray bottle or pressure pump, let it set, wash it off with Dawn soap and warm water. a little messy, but works pretty good and is cheap.
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11-22-2019, 07:13 PM | #16 |
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^ People wash with CLR to do the same thing right - to remove the rust? Would CLR be a little better for the environment than ATF?
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