1969 K10 CST Full Restoration

[DeadheadNM]

On the ground? It’s an eyeball from the first guy that saw the k10 that day - popped right out in amazement.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

On the ground? It’s an eyeball from the first guy that saw the k10 that day - popped right out in amazement.

You're crazy.

Edit: Here's a hint...it fell off the truck...for the second time. After the first time, I ordered two more just in case it became a thing. I'm glad I did.

[OLDYELLOW]

Clutch rod firewall plug.

[chewychevy67]

Originally Posted by OLDYELLOW

Clutch rod firewall plug.

Bingo. They get warm after the engine runs ans gently fall out. 71 72 had screw on type. Glad to see you out with that truck. I would love to see it in person. Maby someday.

[Ol Blue K20]

I haven't a clue unless it's a driveshaft weight.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by OLDYELLOW

Clutch rod firewall plug.

That's cheating. You've got inside knowledge. I should have been more clear about the rules.

[Ol Blue K20]

Ok, I'm used to being wrong.....another reason I don't gamble a lot. LOL

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

...Glad to see you out with that truck. I would love to see it in person. Maby someday.

You should...it'd be great. Hope a ride on one of those geese. They come right by my house every year.

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Ok, I'm used to being wrong.....another reason I don't gamble a lot. LOL

Dale...you're a winner in my book for having the courage to play. Eric will suffer the Karma of cheating. He's going to have to work on a Ranchero Squire for at least 3 months...is the consequence worse than the crime? Yes, of course it is. But he also made the mistake of being nice to a Ford person. And that rarely goes well.

[IronCanine]

After more than year in NorthEast Georgia with me, we finally loaded up the truck for the trip to my brother's. Pulled out at 6am and arrived exactly 3 hours later. We packed a little surprise for him (one that you'll appreciate Pete)...a set of freshly painted rallys (OLDYELLOW signature series). My brother has always wanted those darn rallys on there. But he better have some super crisp center caps and trim rings if they're going on this truck!

It was a fun day...felt more like a christening as we received a mini parade of family and friends (responsibly of course) to check it out. Who knows what the future holds for the truck. That's up to him. But much like the birth of baby...the pain fades and is often forgotten (says the dad). And all I seem to remember today is the fun.

[OLDYELLOW]

She looks good in the South Georgia sun!

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks great out in the sun. I hope he keeps it for a very long time. The clouds reflecting on the hood. The shine is amazing

[DeadheadNM]

Spectacular job guys! Brad thanks for the updated photos.

If your brother needs a nice set of caps for the rally wheels have him reach out to me. I've got the take-off NOS set that were briefly used on my Blazer but the trim rings went to another member.

Cheers

[davischevy]

You are a better man than me. I couldn't give it up.

[chewychevy67]

So now you have freed up space for your next project. Wonder what that's goona be?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

So now you have freed up space for your next project. Wonder what that's goona be?

Just a guess...

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great out in the sun. I hope he keeps it for a very long time. The clouds reflecting on the hood. The shine is amazing

Thanks Dale...It was a beautiful day with a gorgeous sky and I took a bunch of pics for that reason. I'm also resigned to the fact that he may not keep it long. She might get put in a reed basket and pushed down the Nile very soon, we'll see. It's his truck and I'm more than cool with it. I have learned that for me, the fun is in the process. And though I was often complaining, I had a lot of fun in this build.

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Spectacular job guys! Brad thanks for the updated photos.

If your brother needs a nice set of caps for the rally wheels have him reach out to me. I've got the take-off NOS set that were briefly used on my Blazer but the trim rings went to another member.

Cheers

You are always too generous. He's got some supposedly NOS caps...don't know about the trim rings. Neither have fallen under my eye. He was quick to point out the NOS back up light lenses to all comers yesterday and the kindness of a man named New Mexico from Wisconsin.

Originally Posted by davischevy

You are a better man than me. I couldn't give it up.

I've got my pics...so I'm good.

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

So now you have freed up space for your next project. Wonder what that's goona be?

I think Pete's nailed it. I've got a 1970 K20 that is most definitely a keeper for me, but I've got some time. Eric is in fact about to start on a Ranchero Squire (he's finishing up a 72 Blazer now). To say he's not thrilled about working on a Ford car/truck...cruck? trar?...is an understatement. But it makes for some good natured ribbing. And it gives me time to get ahead of him with sub-assembly restoration and parts farming for the K20.

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Just a guess...

My friend you are nearing 10K posts on this site. They have ranged from insightful, to educational, to encouraging and even inspirational...but that post may be your best one ever. Thanks for "slapping it" in this thread....and for all your help and encouragement.

[harrisoncole4]

Looking forward to the k20!

[harrisoncole4]

Originally Posted by IronCanine

Like the Blazer however, over time our doors had lost the square nuts that attach the bottom of the door card. I liked the clean look of no screws on the Blazer and elected to attach it with velcro. As we are striving for a factory appearance on this truck, we needed those four door panel screws. These rubber expansion nuts fit the holes in our door exactly. I put a bit of weatherstrip adhesive on the expansion nuts to hold them in place, but they engaged quickly and worked well as an easy substitute for the capture nuts. I procured a set of ferules from Woody (southern parts). The openings at the door and window handles needed a little enlargement for the escutcheons to pop on. With the weatherstripping and door sills in, the interior is officially done. And boy do those doors jump open. On the bummer side, it looks like I've got a leak on the front output seal on the transfer case. I'll have some time to ponder that as she got moved back out and the shop cleaned up so Eric can focus on painting the hood, cowl and the final few odds and ends (like inner fenders, headlight buckets, and jack tool hold down bits) this week.

Where did you source your '69 door panels from? Did you glue them to the original metal panels, or did you go with the abs backed set? What are your thoughts on the quality versus original?

[davischevy]

I know I have asked and you have answered before, but, where did you get the radiator hoses? I have spent the last tow hours going through this thread and cant find it.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by harrisoncole4

Where did you source your '69 door panels from? Did you glue them to the original metal panels, or did you go with the abs backed set? What are your thoughts on the quality versus original?

Yes, bought the reproductions from CarandTruckShop (the one in North Carolina). I felt the quality was very good. All the holes are predrilled and in the correct spaces. But the vinyl itself isn't punched, so it gives you the option. On the Blazer I didn't punch them and used industrial velcro...which is what we did on the rear panels too. On this truck, we wanted to be as factory correct as possible, so velcro wasn't an option...so it got screws and ferrules at the bottom.

Originally Posted by davischevy

I know I have asked and you have answered before, but, where did you get the radiator hoses? I have spent the last tow hours going through this thread and cant find it.

Bought em off board member WETOWM: https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=783619

[1971Stepside]

Did someone say Rally wheels!!!???? Now that excites me...LOL

I love this truck and hope he posts pics of it monthly for all of us to see.

How about you build a nice square body just like it?

[rowdy11]

Transfer case looks amazing! Those @$&! snap rings...

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by rowdy11

Transfer case looks amazing! Those @$&! snap rings...

Thanks. If you really want to see me cuss a snap ring...click on the tractor build in my signature. There was a thick constant section snap ring on the front spindle that pushed me to the limit (in fairness it had been on the tractor for over 70 years). I was surprised that I made it through the affair without the neighbors calling the cops.

[IronCanine]

Well...here's a postscript of sorts. My brother did in fact sell the truck. Some of you may have seen the eBay listing. While it did not meet the reserve during the auction run, there was a lot of activity. I fielded a lot of calls, emails and messages...and they continued well after the auction ended. This week a deal did come together and of all places she ended up just an hour away from Athens. I delivered her personally and wiped her down one last time. She went to a very good home and will sit next to a very original '69 K5.

Once more, I just want to thank Eric for all his efforts and my brother for finding us a '69 K10 SWB to work on...as well as all of you for your help and encouragement.

...on to the next one.

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Sounds like it went to a good home. Congrats. I’m looking forward to the next one!