1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · 12-15-2024, 11:03 PM

My friend with the cab already sold the dash, so I decided to press ahead with repairing my existing dash. I cut out the center section and welded in the patch panel using a gauge bezel and glovebox hinge to set the alignment. I have not started repairing the rust yet.

I installed the driver side rocker panel. Ran out of daylight. Got seam sealer and a coat of primer on it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-16-2024, 12:01 AM

That's gonna be better than a new truck, Pat.

**pjmoreland** · 12-16-2024, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

That's gonna be better than a new truck, Pat.

Thank you. I sure hope so.

**CUSTOM/10** · 12-16-2024, 06:59 AM

You make it look too easy !!!
Nice work...

**1970cstblazer** · 12-16-2024, 08:34 AM

You really get things done and quick too. Nice work thus far.

**pjmoreland** · 12-16-2024, 11:44 AM

Thanks, guys. I copied the dash repair technique from Grumpy Old Man. He did the same thing where he left the lower structural support bar in place and made the cuts in places that are inconspicuous. It's gone smoothly so far. I still have lots of work to do on the dash though, and it's raining again.

**pjmoreland** · 12-17-2024, 11:34 PM

It dried out enough today to get some paint on the rocker panel. I installed the door and fender a few hours later. Also took the driver side hub back off to install the correct inner seal.

**loudchevy** · 12-18-2024, 12:43 PM

Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place.

Good progress.

**pjmoreland** · 12-18-2024, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by loudchevy

Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place.

Good progress.

It's definitely going to be awkward dealing with that welding blanket.

**pjmoreland** · 12-19-2024, 01:45 AM

Patched the rust in the dash this evening. I have lots of grinding to do now.

**pjmoreland** · 12-19-2024, 01:47 AM

Also applied some sealant to the upper corners of the windshield gasket.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-19-2024, 02:13 PM

Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled.

**pjmoreland** · 12-19-2024, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled.

Yep! I won't have to put much effort into cleaning up the concealed welds other than grinding them flat.

**pjmoreland** · 12-20-2024, 11:56 PM

Smoothed out the welds on the dash. Also filled several random holes that had been drilled in the floor and kickpanels. Also installed the driver side door seal.

57taskforce · 12-21-2024, 01:19 AM

Excellent progress!

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Excellent progress!

Thank you. That dash ended up taking way more time than I thought it would.

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 06:24 PM

It was raining this morning, and then it stopped. I took that opportunity to work on replacing the rear window. About the time I got the old window out, it started raining pretty good. I was committed at that point. Got soaked, but the window is in. So long to the "WILD" decals.

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 09:08 PM

Painted some brake parts.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-21-2024, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

It was raining this morning, and then it stopped. I took that opportunity to work on replacing the rear window. About the time I got the old window out, it started raining pretty good. I was committed at that point. Got soaked, but the window is in. So long to the "WILD" decals.

Don't like sliders?
Nice install.

**pjmoreland** · 12-21-2024, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Don't like sliders?
Nice install.

I don't like old leaky sliders.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · Yesterday, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I don't like old leaky sliders.

Never ran with one. I do have a Sliding Back Window in a shed that a union brother gave me. The lock is busted off, though.
Seemed like a good idea when I had a big German Shepherd that was truck bed savvy. He could have been trained to hop inside at a couple of knocks on the back window.
But no dog now. Won't fit a Suburban or a Blazer, and I like the leakproof stock [for 56 years] back window I have.

**pjmoreland** · Yesterday, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Never ran with one. I do have a Sliding Back Window in a shed that a union brother gave me. The lock is busted off, though.
Seemed like a good idea when I had a big German Shepherd that was truck bed savvy. He could have been trained to hop inside at a couple of knocks on the back window.
But no dog now. Won't fit a Suburban or a Blazer, and I like the leakproof stock [for 56 years] back window I have.

I suppose it could be nice for getting some air flow going on a hot day. When I was a kid, I rode in the back of a truck once that had a camper shell on it that had a slider, and the cab had a slider, so we could communicate with the people up front.

**loudchevy** · Today, 09:44 AM

I'm with you on the leaky sliders. Pretty sure the one on my truck caused all the rust I replaced on the bottom rail of the rear window. I'll be doing a single piece of glass like yourself.

Where did you get the glass and seal from?

**pjmoreland** · Today, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loudchevy

I'm with you on the leaky sliders. Pretty sure the one on my truck caused all the rust I replaced on the bottom rail of the rear window. I'll be doing a single piece of glass like yourself.

Where did you get the glass and seal from?

The glass is a used original I got locally. It's Soft-Ray tinted. My plan is to replace the door windows with Soft-Ray as well. All I have found at this point is one of the large door windows, so I'm still on the hunt for the other windows.

The rear window seal is Precision brand from gmcpauls.com

12-15-2024, 11:03 PM	#301
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy My friend with the cab already sold the dash, so I decided to press ahead with repairing my existing dash. I cut out the center section and welded in the patch panel using a gauge bezel and glovebox hinge to set the alignment. I have not started repairing the rust yet. I installed the driver side rocker panel. Ran out of daylight. Got seam sealer and a coat of primer on it. Attached Images

12-16-2024, 12:01 AM	#302
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy That's gonna be better than a new truck, Pat. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-16-2024, 06:59 AM	#304
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy You make it look too easy !!! Nice work... __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

12-16-2024, 08:34 AM	#305
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,831	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy You really get things done and quick too. Nice work thus far. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-16-2024, 11:44 AM	#306
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Thanks, guys. I copied the dash repair technique from Grumpy Old Man. He did the same thing where he left the lower structural support bar in place and made the cuts in places that are inconspicuous. It's gone smoothly so far. I still have lots of work to do on the dash though, and it's raining again.

12-17-2024, 11:34 PM	#307
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy It dried out enough today to get some paint on the rocker panel. I installed the door and fender a few hours later. Also took the driver side hub back off to install the correct inner seal. Attached Images

12-18-2024, 12:43 PM	#308
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 326	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place. Good progress. __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed

12-19-2024, 01:45 AM	#310
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Patched the rust in the dash this evening. I have lots of grinding to do now. Attached Images

12-19-2024, 01:47 AM	#311
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Also applied some sealant to the upper corners of the windshield gasket. Attached Images

12-19-2024, 02:13 PM	#312
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,831	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-20-2024, 11:56 PM	#314
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Smoothed out the welds on the dash. Also filled several random holes that had been drilled in the floor and kickpanels. Also installed the driver side door seal. Attached Images

12-21-2024, 01:19 AM	#315
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Excellent progress! __________________ 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

12-21-2024, 06:24 PM	#317
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy It was raining this morning, and then it stopped. I took that opportunity to work on replacing the rear window. About the time I got the old window out, it started raining pretty good. I was committed at that point. Got soaked, but the window is in. So long to the "WILD" decals. Attached Images

12-21-2024, 09:08 PM	#318
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy Painted some brake parts. Attached Images

Today, 09:44 AM	#323
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 326	Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy I'm with you on the leaky sliders. Pretty sure the one on my truck caused all the rust I replaced on the bottom rail of the rear window. I'll be doing a single piece of glass like yourself. Where did you get the glass and seal from? __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed



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