74 k10 step side rebuild

[bake74]

     So thought I would update my build.  Got my rear and front axle coated with por 15.  rear axle is complete with 3.73:1 gears, new bearings and seals in pumkin.  I replaced everything else with new parts.
     Front axle is almost back together with all new parts except the manual hubs ( they were fairly new ).  I had a heck of a time finding the order of the spindle bearing kit with the seals and washer and how they go on, so I included some pics to hopefully help someone else trying to repair their dana 44 or 10 bolt front end.

    I will update with pics of axles complete after front is done.

[bake74]

     Anouther piece of information.  I got 2 spindle bearing kits, and 1 came with an oil slinger/ oil deflector and 1 did not.  Found out that it is the metal piece on the axle end right before the u-joints, the manual said that when the spindle bearings get replaced so should the oil slingers ( oil deflectors ).

[Sodium Duck]

This information is invaluable on the orientation of the seals... Thanks for the write up!

[bake74]

     11-18-11  Just ordered all new bushing for springs, front sway bar.  Still need to get the rest of the cross members and bushing I need for the A833 trans and 208 transfer case I got.

[thirsty]

Sounds like your chassis is getting close. Is the crossmember that you need a bolt in to your frame or do you have to wait for it and drill holes before you coat your chassis? Either way you must be getting anxious.
Did you ever end up getting your donor truck for the cab?

[Engineer]

I like being different, but I feel a silver chassis would look good with a yellow body.

As a matter of fact, a silver chassis looks awesome with every body color, except for maybe a silver body.

[Senck243]

Subscribing... Good looking build, keep the updated pics coming

[bake74]

Sounds like your chassis is getting close. Is the crossmember that you need a bolt in to your frame or do you have to wait for it and drill holes before you coat your chassis? Either way you must be getting anxious.
Did you ever end up getting your donor truck for the cab?

     The 77 I picked up is the donor for the cab.  The A833 trans is a bolt in, I am looking for another crossmember because I am using one truck to drive when need be, the other is torn apart. 
     I already have the frame blasted and powdercoated, I need to coat the springs and get the bushing kit so I can put that back together and have at least a rolling chassis.   I am taking my time because I am coating everything with por-15 that I can.  The axles are coated and rebuilt with all new parts, so right now it is a slow process.
     I am talking to a guy right now about a 76 GMC k10 step side, ( my  wife thinks I have a problem ), I keep telling her I need a truck she can drive so she doesn't get jealous of mine.  8   

         

[zieg85]

any updates?

[bake74]

any updates?

     For the longest time I did not have a place to work on it.  Then a little over a year ago we moved and now the frame is in my garage, all powder coated.  The axles have been gone through with new bearing sets, complete brakes parts.
     I have been trying to get the brake lines and gas lines on, the dual tanks, hang the trans and transfer case so that I can move it out to start on the cab.
     But life/work just keeps getting in the way.  Every time I set a weekend aside to work on it, someone has an emergency and I have to help out.  My wife is all on board with me working on it, but I just can not ignore when others are in need.
     I am half tempted to take a week off work and lock myself in my garage, at least that way I could get some done.
     At the beginning of this year I set a goal to have it at least half way done, I really do not know if I am going to make it at this pace.

[zieg85]

any updates?

     
     But life/work just keeps getting in the way.

I hear you loud and clear.  My latest stab at finishing my 86 enough to start driving it has mostly sat the 7 years since I've had it.