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phx 4x4 · 12-14-2009, 07:16 PM

I picked this truck up about 3 months ago.1973 k10 with a 350 with some mild mods and a pos holley carb.My plans are to do a 8 inch all spring lift with some 38s and swap a 383 or 454 into her not to sure yet. Here is how she looked when i picked it up. had little 33 all terrains on it. Got some 38x16.5x15.5 tires are bald just got because i have some 37 in hummer tires i am goin to put on soon.

70 beast · 12-15-2009, 01:05 AM

looks like a great start.

any plans for the axles?

phx 4x4 · 12-15-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 beast

looks like a great start.

any plans for the axles?

Not any time soon but in the future i would like to go whit some 3/4 ton axles

phx 4x4 · 12-15-2009, 06:07 PM

Out with the old and in with the new Got rid of the old warn out pos holley and bought a brand new edelbrock performer 600 cfm with electric choke today.

70 beast · 12-15-2009, 11:34 PM

Shiny

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2009, 11:40 PM

Nice start for sure! The front bumper looks pretty cool as well!

phx 4x4 · 12-16-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice start for sure! The front bumper looks pretty cool as well!

Ya i love the bumbper easy to work on cause u just stand up on the bumper. too bad the winch was stolen

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2009, 11:45 PM

That stinks about the winch.

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-17-2009, 02:56 AM

looks good, you don't see very many 73' swb 4x4's, let alone in that shape to start. Congrats. Trevor

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-17-2009, 04:01 PM

I agree, that thing is in nice shape. Every one I've had, 3, were rusted out turds.

ffp00ch214 · 12-17-2009, 04:17 PM

looks good keep at it

phx 4x4 · 12-17-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I agre, that thing is in nice shape. Every one I've had, 3, were rusted out turds.

ya it only has one little rust spot on the passanger fender fut its no big deal

BurnoutNova · 12-17-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by phx 4x4

had little 33 all terrains on it. Got some 38x15.5x16.5 tires are bald just got because i have some 37 in hummer tires i am goin to put on soon.

Arent the 37" hummer tires only availble in 16.5" rims? I would like to get some of those for my 86 K10 swb, but I have 15" rims. I noticed you have 15's also... Do you plan to do 3/4 or 1 ton axles and 16.5's at the same time?

I would put 3/4t axles in mine but I love the rims I have and don't want to get 8 lug wheels.

phx 4x4 · 12-18-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

Arent the 37" hummer tires only availble in 16.5" rims? I would like to get some of those for my 86 K10 swb, but I have 15" rims. I noticed you have 15's also... Do you plan to do 3/4 or 1 ton axles and 16.5's at the same time?

I would put 3/4t axles in mine but I love the rims I have and don't want to get 8 lug wheels.

Yes and the rims are actually 16.5x12 wide but the tires on there now are 15.5 wide. When i do the 3/4 axles i plan to run the hummer bead lock rims.

84 400 · 12-20-2009, 01:16 PM

nice project you got going

phx 4x4 · 12-20-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

nice project you got going

Thanks

phx 4x4 · 12-20-2009, 04:32 PM

Got a new hood finaly because my other one folded i half still need new hood hinges.

phx 4x4 · 12-20-2009, 09:53 PM

Gunna take her threw emissions with the new carb tommarrow hope it will pass. Been threw 10 times and counting.

bigblazerboy · 12-21-2009, 01:49 AM

nice looking truck new hood looks good too

70 beast · 12-22-2009, 03:13 PM

any luck at the smog station????

phx 4x4 · 12-22-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 beast

any luck at the smog station????

no passed the carbon test but still failing in the hydro carbons any suggestions anyone

phx 4x4 · 12-22-2009, 06:22 PM

these are my previous two test first is from yesterday second is from today. i failed the test even worse anything i can do that might help. heres some pics of the reading it got.
test 1

test 2

phx 4x4 · 12-25-2009, 12:44 PM

Christmas day pic

BurnoutNova · 12-25-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by phx 4x4

these are my previous two test first is from yesterday second is from today. i failed the test even worse anything i can do that might help. heres some pics of the reading it got.
test 1

test 2

Don't they make exemptions for vehicles a certain age? I know they do in New York my uncle owns a NY state inspection station and has told me that his '70 GTO is exempt, otherwise it would never pass the strict regulations.

phx 4x4 · 12-25-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

Don't they make exemptions for vehicles a certain age? I know they do in New York my uncle owns a NY state inspection station and has told me that his '70 GTO is exempt, otherwise it would never pass the strict regulations.

they do but it is only a one year exemtion and u cant ever get another one so im gunna try my best to get it to pass

12-14-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Project Frankenstein I picked this truck up about 3 months ago.1973 k10 with a 350 with some mild mods and a pos holley carb.My plans are to do a 8 inch all spring lift with some 38s and swap a 383 or 454 into her not to sure yet. Here is how she looked when i picked it up. had little 33 all terrains on it. Got some 38x16.5x15.5 tires are bald just got because i have some 37 in hummer tires i am goin to put on soon. Attached Images __________________ Built not Bought Last edited by phx 4x4; 12-20-2009 at 04:49 PM.

12-15-2009, 01:05 AM	#2
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Project 73 k10 looks like a great start. any plans for the axles? __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

12-15-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Project 73 k10 Out with the old and in with the new Got rid of the old warn out pos holley and bought a brand new edelbrock performer 600 cfm with electric choke today. Attached Images __________________ Built not Bought

12-15-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Project 73 k10 Shiny __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

12-16-2009, 11:40 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project 73 k10 Nice start for sure! The front bumper looks pretty cool as well! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-16-2009, 11:45 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project 73 k10 That stinks about the winch. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-17-2009, 02:56 AM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Project 73 k10 looks good, you don't see very many 73' swb 4x4's, let alone in that shape to start. Congrats. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-17-2009, 04:01 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project 73 k10 I agree, that thing is in nice shape. Every one I've had, 3, were rusted out turds. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 12-17-2009 at 10:13 PM.

12-17-2009, 04:17 PM	#11
ffp00ch214 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jane Lew W.V. Posts: 45	Re: Project 73 k10 looks good keep at it __________________ "All my life, I always wanted to be somebody. Now I see that I should have been more specific." '73-'87 Chevy C/K Truck/Suburban 350/465/208/10B/14BSF '96 Jeep XJ 4.5" lift 32X11.5 4.0 HO D30/Chrysler 8.25

12-20-2009, 01:16 PM	#15
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Project 73 k10 nice project you got going __________________ 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

12-20-2009, 04:32 PM	#17
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Project 73 k10 Got a new hood finaly because my other one folded i half still need new hood hinges. Attached Images __________________ Built not Bought

12-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#18
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Project 73 k10 Gunna take her threw emissions with the new carb tommarrow hope it will pass. Been threw 10 times and counting. __________________ Built not Bought

12-21-2009, 01:49 AM	#19
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: Project 73 k10 nice looking truck new hood looks good too

12-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#20
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Project 73 k10 any luck at the smog station???? __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

12-22-2009, 06:22 PM	#22
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Project 73 k10 these are my previous two test first is from yesterday second is from today. i failed the test even worse anything i can do that might help. heres some pics of the reading it got. test 1 test 2 __________________ Built not Bought



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12-25-2009, 12:44 PM	#23
phx 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 97	Re: Project 73 k10 Christmas day pic Attached Images __________________ Built not Bought

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