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rennat_2006 · 08-08-2009, 05:23 PM

Took a few pictures of the truck this morning after putting my 37's on and figured i'd whore it up a little bit since i havent posted any on this website yet.

Its a 77 k10 with a 4" lift and some really bald 37x13.50 mickey thompson baja claws, The tires are only temporary until i can find some better ones and afford them. Im going to have "Clearance" the fenders a little bit for the tires

I bought the truck for $500 a few months ago under the impression that the engine had a burnt valve because of a bad miss and the drivers side back two header bolts missing. I drove it 10 miles home and later took the valve covers off to find two rocker arms completely off of the valves and just hanging on the rocker studs. I also found that it had compcams roller rockers, a cam(dont know what the numbers are), edelbrock performer intake, and edelbrock chrome valve covers. I replaced all of the rocker arm adjuster nuts and went through and adjusted the valves and it runs absolutely great. I had to put a heater core into it since then and it needs some steering wear items replaced but i cant complain for a $500 truck that was even driveable at the time. I replaced the rotted and falling apart on the inside "Turbo King" mufflers with a set of Summit Race mufflers(flowmaster 40 series knockoffs) also.

Anyways heres a few pictures...

Igotachevyor2 · 08-08-2009, 07:18 PM

looks like you got more than your moneys worth..... nice truck

KQQL IT · 08-08-2009, 07:26 PM

i like the old school wheels tho. retro all the way...

dbmx66 · 08-08-2009, 11:34 PM

definitely awesome truck

rennat_2006 · 08-08-2009, 11:47 PM

thanks guys!

I really like the looks of the wheels too, I think they go really good with this body style of truck. So far everyone except for my girlfriend has complemented them lol.

dbmx66 · 08-08-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rennat_2006

thanks guys!

I really like the looks of the wheels too, I think they go really good with this body style of truck. So far everyone except for my girlfriend has complemented them lol.

yea they definitely give the whole truck a good look. what happened to your hood by the way?

PRUNEDA · 08-09-2009, 01:12 AM

Yeah the wheels look cool, overall it looks great.

rennat_2006 · 08-09-2009, 03:16 PM

The hood was like that when i bought it, I think it was the combination of the hood hinges not being lubed and the hood not being shut correctly.

dbmx66 · 08-09-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rennat_2006

The hood was like that when i bought it, I think it was the combination of the hood hinges not being lubed and the hood not being shut correctly.

oh okay. truck still looks sick though!

LONGHAIR · 08-09-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dbmx66

what happened to your hood by the way?

That is a very common thing with these trucks. It just so happens that there is a small indentation in the structural ribs, just in front of the hood hinges.....and that's where the kink happens.
Like rennat_2006 said, lack of lubrication makes the hinges stiffer than the metal can stand.

08-08-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	My 77 k10 Longbed Took a few pictures of the truck this morning after putting my 37's on and figured i'd whore it up a little bit since i havent posted any on this website yet. Its a 77 k10 with a 4" lift and some really bald 37x13.50 mickey thompson baja claws, The tires are only temporary until i can find some better ones and afford them. Im going to have "Clearance" the fenders a little bit for the tires I bought the truck for $500 a few months ago under the impression that the engine had a burnt valve because of a bad miss and the drivers side back two header bolts missing. I drove it 10 miles home and later took the valve covers off to find two rocker arms completely off of the valves and just hanging on the rocker studs. I also found that it had compcams roller rockers, a cam(dont know what the numbers are), edelbrock performer intake, and edelbrock chrome valve covers. I replaced all of the rocker arm adjuster nuts and went through and adjusted the valves and it runs absolutely great. I had to put a heater core into it since then and it needs some steering wear items replaced but i cant complain for a $500 truck that was even driveable at the time. I replaced the rotted and falling apart on the inside "Turbo King" mufflers with a set of Summit Race mufflers(flowmaster 40 series knockoffs) also. Anyways heres a few pictures... __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies. Last edited by rennat_2006; 08-08-2009 at 05:31 PM.

08-08-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 77 k10 Longbed looks like you got more than your moneys worth..... nice truck __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

08-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: My 77 k10 Longbed i like the old school wheels tho. retro all the way...

08-08-2009, 11:34 PM	#4
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: My 77 k10 Longbed definitely awesome truck

08-08-2009, 11:47 PM	#5
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Re: My 77 k10 Longbed thanks guys! I really like the looks of the wheels too, I think they go really good with this body style of truck. So far everyone except for my girlfriend has complemented them lol. __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.

08-09-2009, 01:12 AM	#7
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: My 77 k10 Longbed Yeah the wheels look cool, overall it looks great.

08-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#8
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Re: My 77 k10 Longbed The hood was like that when i bought it, I think it was the combination of the hood hinges not being lubed and the hood not being shut correctly. __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.



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