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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: overthepond on November 13, 2009, 03:14:38 pm
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Hi Guy's..well its been a while since i posted anything up on here since owning the k5,sadly i had to sell it due to my deep pockets becoming shorter but im back with a new truck.
Spotted a clean looking 1980' C10, 350 2wd on autotrader and thought 'yes' i want it.
So we trooped over this morning and have a good look over it.Luckily for us the guy is a sheet metal worker so everything that i thought i'd be welding has already been done to a good standard,he handmade the outer rocker panels and they look stock..engine is a gem running on LPG breathing through a holley 600 and exiting through duals out back.
I'm the 2nd civilian owner as the truck has been on a military base since new when it was brought over to the UK...its good to be back behind the wheel of a chevy.. ;D
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Very nice find... congrats
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Nice looking truck, are there a lot of Chevy's over there?
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Thanks...yeh theres a few over here mostly imported but also ex military.
Am i right in thinking its still only me and 'Bitza' from the uk on here... :o
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Well the snow finally left so i got the chance to start tearing down the c10,i never planned this (we never do) but after running it for a while certain things just niggled at my brain and it did look untidy so i decided to tear it down to the frame and build it back up replacing what ever it needed and putting previous owners hack jobs right along the way.
I like this truck as every nut & bolt is coming off without breaking off so its half the battle won already.First to come off was the front end,but then the snow came down again so work stopped as i dont have anywhere to keep the truck as of yet.Roll on a couple of weeks and work starts again.Went out yesterday and started pulling down the bed and i have to say this truck being nigh on 30 year old is still in nice condition,dented maybe but solid enough to warrant the work... :)
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thats so cool to see chevy trucks all around the world. lookin good
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Thanks... ;D
Got some more removed today,(Gonna need a bigger shed)the panel directly behind the cab has seen better days and i think its gonna have to be junked for a better item..its banana shaped and battered to heck.
Also got access to the 2 LPG tanks fitted to the frame,these also are being junked as i'm not a fan of it and i've seen valves peened over on their seat face due to running it...also i need the space where the reserve tank is to fit my alloy tank..never noticed the 12 bolt rear either...must have been asleep when i looked the truck over.. ;D
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Finally got some replacement panels through today,would like to have bought them via the site but with Chris not yet shipping overseas... ;) i had to buy from germany of all places.
Quality seems ok for (sherman...made in Taiwan..?) but how they gonna fit,full rocker and extended cab corners..any horror stories.
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Very nice! I like the original blue color. Are you going to keep it that color?
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If i can get it mixed yes,if not then whatever little brother has in his van..any ideas on that colour code.. ;)
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the color code is zy1 21u 21 neon blue metallic or code 25 in 1980 chevy truck ppg book.
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Excellent thanks..my bro should be able to mix that.. ;D
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Set to work on the cab this morning,mostly stripped out and its not as bad as i first thought,so once that was done i set about doing some welding to the hood as the rot had gotten hold of the front leading edge in not just 1 corner but all the way across...finally finished it at 8 tonight,had to remake the support panel for the latch also as it was rotted out...forgot how much i hate welding.. ;D...then i took a closer look at the core support,the last pic, and thanks to my 3 yr old son for playing with the camera dates and making me think im going backward on the project ;D
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Just thought i'd ask if anyone was looking for a tank selector dash switch as i have a good one that i dont need on this truck..free to who ever needs it and i'll post it or it goes in the trash... ;)
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Are those LPG tanks? I never saw cylindrical gas tanks.
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Yeh they are,the PO scrapped both saddle tanks for some reason.. ???
I've removed it all now.
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Motor/tranny removed today...it went without any fuss.
Gonna have to clean 30 years worth of crud from the front end before it goes for blasting... ;D
Looking at the motor today i never noticed the alternator is on the right side if viewed from the front,first chevy i've owned with this setup..?
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Nice truck can't wait to see the finished product!
Deadline is November billy..seems a long way off but not in reality.. ;D
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Without seeing under the tarp, the alternator on the right side would indicate a 1972 or older set up with a short waterpump, at least that is how it was in the states for a pickup truck.
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Without seeing under the tarp, the alternator on the right side would indicate a 1972 or older set up with a short waterpump, at least that is how it was in the states for a pickup truck.
Your probably right.. ;) as the vin states it was originally a '6' cylinder-manual trans,the numbers on the block read,
#V1001DDN
#2DN200484
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Cab is off the frame and im beat for the week so im off to Paris till saturday... ;D
Also found this number under the box just behind the cab on the r/h chassis rail...?
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subscribed, you're about at the same point my truck is now... so give me inspiration lol
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Here you go 2502... ;D
Finally got some work done on the frame,me and the little bro spent 4 hours cleaning it up at work and it now looks like this...its great to see one of the bigger pieces finally finished...ha ha.
Next job is the rear axle and the front end.
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That is some nice work. A brand new (looking) 1980 frame--that truck's gonna be the envy of all your friends. I'm a bit envious myself. I'll be downright green once you get this thing rolling again. ;D
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looks clean... that's my next step, the frame. so i'm trying to do it up and under and around the cab since i'd be doing it in someone's driveway lol
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looks clean... that's my next step, the frame. so i'm trying to do it up and under and around the cab since i'd be doing it in someone's driveway lol
Just like me then,the use of the unit was a one off...the rest of this truck will be finished on my driveway except the paint that is.
If the weather holds out it'll be done before next winter...lol
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Where on the frame did you find that VIN?
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Where on the frame did you find that VIN?
Found it under the front of the box on the right side and again under the cab on the same side.
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looks clean... that's my next step, the frame. so i'm trying to do it up and under and around the cab since i'd be doing it in someone's driveway lol
Just like me then,the use of the unit was a one off...the rest of this truck will be finished on my driveway except the paint that is.
If the weather holds out it'll be done before next winter...lol
my truck has changed so many spots and had so many hands trying to help and unsuccessfully setting it back more than progressing. there's no room in my garage at home so driveway is looking liek the spot
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looks clean... that's my next step, the frame. so i'm trying to do it up and under and around the cab since i'd be doing it in someone's driveway lol
Just like me then,the use of the unit was a one off...the rest of this truck will be finished on my driveway except the paint that is.
If the weather holds out it'll be done before next winter...lol
my truck has changed so many spots and had so many hands trying to help and unsuccessfully setting it back more than progressing. there's no room in my garage at home so driveway is looking liek the spot
Its that old saying..'too many cooks spoil the broth'...i'm quite happy pottering on alone if the weather holds out,but it is good to get help shifting the bigger stuff around when needed.
And i know exactly where everything is in my organised mess... ;D
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Been welding like a mad man lately... ;D
Decided to remove the previous owners self made rockers and cab corners and replace them with the correct panels as they were out of alignment with the door,i also had to remake the gutter as he decided to remove it completely and weld the floor flat to the step...in all i found about 3 inner rockers and 2 outers all self made and just placed on top of one another...WTH.
This guy must have had a few aircon units laying around as the amount of galvanised metal he used was hilarious.
Next job was to tackle the area around the d/s hood bumper as it had all but deteriorated along with the corner of the windshield frame..(later job)...odd that it rotted out on one side only..?
The cab is now starting to feel and look solid again after a few hours work... ;D
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A lot of work there! You've been busy. If you don't mind, I've got a few questions. Did you leave out the inner rocker? I ask because you welded on the rocker panel and then repaired the edge of the floor to meet it. Seems like that would be difficult if you were connecting it to the inner rocker like factory. Are you going to weld the rectangular floor patch down to the cab floor support? That seems like an important part of the structure, but maybe not??? I feel for you on the windshield corner. That looks tough to repair, but you apparently have some great welding skills.
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Good question.. ;D
The inner rocker was a nightmare to look at so it was removed along with the other junk,rather than replace with a stock inner i'm gonna replace with box section as i did on the blazer,sorta like sliders but hidden.
It was a lot of work to get the floor to meet the rocker but it paid off and looks good from below,a few seams to clean up and its ready for seam sealer and paint..
The floor supports are another story,home made so they are going tomorrow and getting replaced with new sections,everything will be welded where it should be...but as you can imagine the phantom welder has been everywhere and the time its taking to remove his handywork and put it right is the killer.... ;D
Windshield corner...tough one to do but i'm persistant (i think).
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Need help on a paint code for a nice chevy red...any numbers guy's... ???
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I like the box section idea. Are you looking for a factory chevrolet color, or just a good red?
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Both... ;D
Sorted,its going Boyd Red.
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Finally got the nerve to tackle the windshield corner that had rotted out on the drivers side...not yet finished but its getting there.. :-\
This is where im at now..in between the rain and wind.
Oh and before i forget..my front panel on the bed is beyond repair,has anyone ever replaced these with a angle frame and hardwood timber,sorta like a fence.... ;D
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Ha ha...just when i thought i was making a bit progress after finding the cracked leafs and sorting that problem out my truck decided to throw this at me today.
Me and my oldest refitted the rear axle then set about removing the drums so i could blast them...this is what we found.. ???
The last pic clearly shows the distress... ;D
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Well i've decided that if i cant get the complete section that has rotted out on my cab around the lower windshield area the truck is gonna have to go for recycling.
I've looked high and low for a cab that i could cut the section out of but no luck at all,i tried making it but its just too complex of a shape to get right.. :-\
If anyone is swapping a cab out that is good in this area would there be any chance of saving this section and selling it to me..desperate times.
Thanks,Dave.
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I've got one I may be scrapping next week.... Show me exactly what you need?
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Thanks Vile..i'll get a pic within the next couple of hours and mark it out.. ;)
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Here is a couple of pics Vile,
I've marked where i need,its the outer skin section if you can manage that or the whole chunk... ???
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Piece of cake. I'm sure myself along with many other here have a scrapper to help you out with. I'm on vaca this week but next week I'll be back and I have two trucks there for parts. I'll check on the condition of that area.
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Vile you dont know how much i appreciate you even looking into this for me,i just want this thing back on the road rather than lying under a piece of euro trash...have a great vacation.
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Thanks. I have a busy first half of the week and am refinancing my mortgage but if byt Tuesday I haven't gotten back to me PM me so I remember!
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No problem.. ;)
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i have a cab, if someone can figure out a way to get this piece to u, u can have it.
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it's gotta go regardless by the 30th, and i hate to just cut it up and pitch it... i'm in harrisburg pa.
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i have a cab, if someone can figure out a way to get this piece to u, u can have it.
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it's gotta go regardless by the 30th, and i hate to just cut it up and pitch it... i'm in harrisburg pa.
dang...you guys are just too helpful,over here its the total opposite.
Getting the whole cab over would be a chore in itself but that section would fit in a box once cut out.. ;D
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Since i cant work onthe cab until i have fixed that windshield section i've turned my attention to the front end,cradle all cleaned up and dropped in...also had a little mock up to cheer myself up..
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i have a cab, if someone can figure out a way to get this piece to u, u can have it.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/2502design/Truck/DSC02042.jpg)
it's gotta go regardless by the 30th, and i hate to just cut it up and pitch it... i'm in harrisburg pa.
dang...you guys are just too helpful,over here its the total opposite.
Getting the whole cab over would be a chore in itself but that section would fit in a box once cut out.. ;D
ok, so just pay me the shipping when i get it cut out. i have to finish painting a van this week, and try to find the time and make sure i have the tools to cut out what you need. pretty sure i do but the weather's been crappy and it's outside. so i'll keep you posted. i have to move them the end of the week so i have to cut it, it's just finding the time this week to get to it. so i'll let you know once i get it cut. i want to take out the windshield and keep it for a spare, but idk how to take it out so i was looking for a dummy guide picture how to so i could follow it on taking the glass out.
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Great..if you can get that out without any hassle to yourself i'd appreciate it,vile is also gonna look over a cab for me so whoever gets to it first i suppose,but having 2 sections could be good just in case.
Your windshield removal is pretty simple..
Pull the chrome insert..start by removing the trim cover at the lower center and pick out one end,the n just pull it around the gasket.
Once that is out,go inside the cab and pick a upper corner of the gasket and push it over the windshield frame,on my cab once that corner was over the frame the rest moved pretty quick,usually you get half the gasket over and the glass will slide out to the side from where you started...
Or if you dont need the gasket...just cut the glass out..2 mins.... ;D
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Great..if you can get that out without any hassle to yourself i'd appreciate it,vile is also gonna look over a cab for me so whoever gets to it first i suppose,but having 2 sections could be good just in case.
Your windshield removal is pretty simple..
Pull the chrome insert..start by removing the trim cover at the lower center and pick out one end,the n just pull it around the gasket.
Once that is out,go inside the cab and pick a upper corner of the gasket and push it over the windshield frame,on my cab once that corner was over the frame the rest moved pretty quick,usually you get half the gasket over and the glass will slide out to the side from where you started...
Or if you dont need the gasket...just cut the glass out..2 mins.... ;D
ok easy enuff. i'll get to it as soon as i'm done painting this van. and i'll keep you posted in the meantime.
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Thanks bud.. ;)
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no problem. i just dont want to see this thing go to waste.
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hey man got the glass out today, wanted to update you. i'll probably cut this tomorrow, so if u got a second, take my pic and draw over the section u want, and i'll get chop happy tomorrow sometime
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Nice one.. ;)
To save time if you look at the pics i uploaded the area i need is marked in red if thats any help..might be easier as it shows the cut straight on and from the side.. ;D
Good luck with it and dont go injuring yourself over it..lol
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Nice one.. ;)
To save time if you look at the pics i uploaded the area i need is marked in red if thats any help..might be easier as it shows the cut straight on and from the side.. ;D
Good luck with it and dont go injuring yourself over it..lol
ok i was just looking at it trying to figure how deep into the cab i had to cut, i dont mind hacking it up. lol
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Yes its a bit tricky..looked at mine today and thought on how best to do it... ???
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Yes its a bit tricky..looked at mine today and thought on how best to do it... ???
i'm trying to figure out the lightest way to send it. sending it to you ups will get costly if it weighs too much. i sent an atari to sweden and it cost the guy almost $200.
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Atari..last one i had a game on was a 2600.. 8)
I'm closer than sweden so the price should be ok,but if its too high my dad lives in Tampa'FL so it will go there and he owes me a birthday pressie.. ;D
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here, get a quote, i'm shipping from zip code 17109
https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/index.jsx
let me know what it said.
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I'm lost on that site.. ???
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What's the city and post code there overthepond?
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I'm lost on that site.. ???
it's ok, send me your address, etc and i'll get a quote
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Newcastle upon tyne
NE5 3PQ
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Newcastle upon tyne
NE5 3PQ
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ok i'm trying to calculate it, but it keeps making me fill out the whole address...
when u get back online email me your address
to twenty502@gmail.com
i started to cut thru the pillar today when i had some time to kill in between coats of paint. i didn't get far, i should have more time over the weekend and i gotta get somethign with a longer blade..
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Hello,
How you getting on,i've been ill with a chest infection so not had a chance to measure that panel up.. >:(
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Finally got over my chest complaint after a day/night in hospital so to celebrate i just ordered everything i need to get a rolling chassis..
Both rear drums.
front flexi hoses
rear shocks
front shocks
rear shoes + hardware kit
outer tie rods....
Upper + lower ball joints
Total cost including shipping from Germany..£400... ;D (get well gift from the wife)
Just started blasting every nut/bolt/bracket etc for the build up so im on a roll at last.
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Got my Energy Suspension Control arm bushes the other day so fitted one side back upto the frame,still waiting on the box of parts arriving so i can move along.
Found a real nice galvanising paint that gives a good look to all the hardware after its been blasted,not too bright and very matt.
Also the weather has perked up so if '2502' has come good on his metal removing skills as soon as he's sorted that i can get back into the cab work.... ;D
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You ever get the feeling your not so far on as what you thought you were..?
My wife says its a eyesore...organised mess is my answer.. ;D
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I know all about it! Did 2502 come through for you on those pieces?
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I know all about it! Did 2502 come through for you on those pieces?
Not yet.. ;)
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i just got the keys to the shop, i hope to get diggiung thru that this week. sorry for the delay i gotta drag all my tools and stuff over and haven't had time in btween paint jobs...
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No problem bud.. :)
I just bought a Canadian military F350 to play with while i wait...it was cheap and heavy duty (my excuse) ;D
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No problem bud.. :)
I just bought a Canadian military F350 to play with while i wait...it was cheap and heavy duty (my excuse) ;D
no excuse for a f350 (http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules/Forums/images/smiles/insane.gif)
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Well the way i see it is cash when sold to go on the C10 and it was too cheap to pass up,gonna make triple what i paid for it... ;)
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That's what I thought when I bought an F150 for a work truck. Only problem is times are tough and I still got a crappy ole F150. If I was in a better position I would buy another chevy and just drive my Furd to my buddies scap yard.
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2 boxes of parts arrived today from Germany so i can start building the front end up,i hope this truck rides as good as i imagine it will...pics as i progress.
I wish i lived in the states as i'd get everything i could from chris... ;)
'2502'...hang fire on the section i needed from you as 'vile' has already started the cutting..thanks anyway bud.. ;)
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Dave where exactly again do you need before I chop this up for you?
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Here you go vile... ;)
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=14132.msg125976#msg125976
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Just the lh section around the windshield frame?
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Yup,its just the left corner that has rotted out,if you can go with the line i have marked on those pics it would cure the big hole.. :D
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New drums arrived with new shoes and hardware... ;D
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/DSCN3100.jpg)
Decided to build a side up...
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/DSCN3102.jpg)
Also bought a full set of shocks.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/DSCN3103.jpg)
And refitted d/s upper control arm with new bushings.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/DSCN3099.jpg)
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I hope this will do it for you.
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I hope this will do it for you.
Thats perfect vile...thank you.. ;)
PM sent.
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It's a holiday weekend so I won't be able to ship it to you til next week Tuesday.
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No problem at all.. :)
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Hey Hey Hey!! hi de hi campers!
Still about ;D and catching up on things. It's lookin good Dave, it'll be worth the hard work m8!
Biitzer!
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Long time no speak Bitzer.. ;D
Hows things down your end,finished your welding yet...?
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Hiya m8, I won't hijack the thread (well not too much!)
Yeah all welding finally done. Done all the filler work, doesn't look too bad. Bodyshop got it in primer and blocked off then gave me a ridiculous price to put top coat on- 4k !! In the process of finding somewhere to paint it, my garage isn't big ennuff and a mate's gonna do it for me!
The tear down on your truck looks awesome, it's all time, money and the love of a good woman ;)
Can't wait for the next set of pics!!
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Well i had planned on doing a bit of work sunday but a local Classic American car show had to be attended to,got loads of pics but was slightly annoyed not to see any 73-87's but i did find a couple of chevy's and both pickups,the weather was nice today so me and the young en' set to work.
Show trucks.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/Fins%20n%20Chrome%20Classic%20American%20Car%20Show/Jenny124.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/Fins%20n%20Chrome%20Classic%20American%20Car%20Show/Jenny169.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/Fins%20n%20Chrome%20Classic%20American%20Car%20Show/Jenny171.jpg)
Work pics.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny121.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny135.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny114.jpg)
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Bitzer, empty out your mailbox.
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ooops done Vile!
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Bitzer, empty out your mailbox.
Contact made then..lol
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Is your frame just painted???
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Yes it is,1 coat of etch,2 coats of high build primer then a heavy coat of 2k black.
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Yeah Dave "we have contact!" ;D
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We have touchdown...the c10 is now back on all 4 wheels,only needed a couple of nice days to progress a little further and everything is going together nice.. ;D
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny148.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny144.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny145.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny146.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny147.jpg)
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Bad news, I went to ship your piece today and they said about $260 bucks!
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I dont understand that at all..i just took delivery of a cam shipped for $40.. ???
Who did you use vile 'usps' as they are always fair on the shipping.
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Fed EX. I didn't think USPS would deliver there. If they will I can check tomorrow. I'll just send my secretary ;)
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Fed EX. I didn't think USPS would deliver there. If they will I can check tomorrow. I'll just send my secretary ;)
Yeh they do,i have a stack of boxes in the shed..lol,,,good call on the secretary... ;D
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FED EX are ripoffs, USPS are good to ship anything, sent a clluster to austrailia, was pretty reasonable...
thanks
pat
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I gave it to her today and she said she will try to get a quote from the tomorrow. I'll let you know what they say.
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Any updates vile.. ;)
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She has the package but went out on business. I believe she is going Monday.
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Sorry it's taking so long but my secretary forgot and has been driving around with your part in her trunk lol She assured me she'll get a quote tomorrow from the usps
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Ha ha...no problem at all vile.... ;D
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She mailed it out for me USPS. It was like $47 bucks I think she said.
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Hey vile..thats fantastic,shoot me some details over so i can repay you..look for my email on my profile page...Dave.
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Your parcel has arrived vile,just gotta run over and pay the Robin Hood tax they placed on it before they will pass it over..red tape and brick walls... ;D
Fantastic 'vile'...you came through and saved my cab,hopefully get it welded in and off for paint prep next week..oh and dont worry i aint forgot about your time involved with removing the piece... ;)
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Great! I'm glad it helped you out and got there without being smashed! lol
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Just a quick update on the cab section vile kindly cut out and shipped to me,spent yesterday splitting the spot welds and today its all welded into the cab,i had to replace a section of the middle layer also but its stronger than ever and a mighty weight off my shoulders as i can now think about body prep...some updated pics... ;D
Inner section repaired.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny168.jpg)
Outer section in place.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny169.jpg)
And some other pics,rear end all built up,everything except the backplates is new on the brake side of things,just gotta make a set of leaf spring clamps.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny176.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny178.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny175.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny174.jpg)
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AWESOME! Glad it worked!
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AWESOME! Glad it worked!
Thanks bud.. ;D
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Good going, Vile - you ARE the man
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Did a nice job on it man, another cab saved ...
thanks
pat
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Did a nice job on it man, another cab saved ...
thanks
pat
Thanks Pat...got some more great news today...'we are expecting another child'...totally stoked... ;D
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Congrats on both occasions!
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Thanks Chris.. ;D
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Had a go at changing how my wheels look today and i quite like the way they turned out,rims were gray with the chrome caps... ;D
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny070.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/chev2.jpg)
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Very nice. Those caps are classy.
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Thanks.. ;)
Heres a tech question..
When i pulled the truck apart everything was bagged and labeled and today i found this part with the other parts but not labeled and i cant figure out what it is and where it goes..strange for me as im usualy on the ball..lol
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/Jenny073.jpg)
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Combination valve wire stantion?
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Combination valve wire stantion?
Vile thanks,would you have a pic of one in situ..?
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Dave
it's looks scrap to me ;)
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Dave
it's looks scrap to me ;)
Awww man does that mean i have to start again....lol
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Yeah man, just throw that old truck my way - I'll look after it ;D
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Just wanted to say good job and keep up the good work from Louisanna.
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Just wanted to say good job and keep up the good work from Louisanna.
Thanks 84shortwide.. ;)
Finally got round to working on the firewall over last week and made a couple of subtle changes (anyone spot them) just to clean it up a touch,anyone use UPOL -REFACE...my best friend at the moment..lol.
As you can see by the pics the truck used to have ac but the previous owner tore it out,i was gonna weld the old hose holes up but the fan case hides them well,2 grommets will seal them from rain etc.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1980%20Chevy%20C10/photo3.jpg)
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I noticed it's been smoothed, aint there a flat lip that comes down diagonally on the pass side from top pass. side towards the ds at bottom of it. That's fone, middle is smoothed, I think there's a hole dimpled or punched in the center bump section, which is where the computer harness comes thru on new trucks it's gone, and was they a ridge on the ds as well as the one I mentioned on the ps? also the area around the column didn't it stick out more or have a lip around it? if so it's gone too.
BTW I think the whole things looks great and great work, wished I had a 73-80 to do the same, ground up build.
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well spotted.. ;D
I was gonna smooth the whole area but the time it takes would set it back a month or so,easier to just make it look clean removing those two seams and the lip around the master cylinder area and a couple of the panel overlaps.
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Great progress! I would love to own a "round headlight" year. My father had a 79' c10 back in the day and have always been fond of them. Great job!
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Hope you don't mind, I downloaded your pic - I'd like to make mine about like yours!!
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hey Dave - I wished my workshop was as wide as yrs! Looking good bud ;)
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me too love to have a round headlight truck. my fav. style.
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Looks awesome! I hate the raised lip around the booster. So what's this stuff you speak of?
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Looks awesome! I hate the raised lip around the booster. So what's this stuff you speak of?
This is the stuff vile,my brother put me onto it as he did his vw when he went to metal and had it painted black...the results from it are amazing,and it dont sink like some products.
http://www.spot-ontrading.co.uk/upol-reface-polyester-spray-filler-10lt-361-p.asp (http://www.spot-ontrading.co.uk/upol-reface-polyester-spray-filler-10lt-361-p.asp)
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Looks like the C10 is going up for sale as a unfinished project soon as i've lost my place in the shop to a mk2 vw golf,no way i can finish the bodywork in this weather...gutted... >:(
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>:( ??? no
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I have to grim,i cant do any prep in the rain as i'll be back to square 1 in a week...gonna buy a Lambretta scooter to trundle around on.. ;D
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Oh no, what a great job you've done. She'd been a beauty the way you've been at her.
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You're full of it
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Sadly its the truth vile,without cover over my head its a no go unless i want to drive a rust orange pickup...summer is gone over here and the rainy season has arrived,just wish i was closer to you all as i'd donate the lot... :-\
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Have it shrink wrapped, like they do to winterize boats in the off-season.
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Grim that would mean the next time i work on it would be April 2011..we get 3 weeks of nice weather from apr-jul in total,no wonder my dad moved to Tampa...ha ha
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http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-garage-42211.html
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Hmmm i had one of those for the blazer...but the wind took it..also had this for the cadillac and guess what...yup the wind again.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1982%20Chevy%20k5%20blazer/CIMG0950_edited.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/sevretta/1982%20Chevy%20k5%20blazer/CIMG0119_edited.jpg)
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LOl I had one too to paint the 84 c10 under it actually held up thru alot around here, high winds and heavy rain, but I had 4 foot roof bolts they use in the mines drove into the ground at opposing angles on each side and then had the center of the wall where it attached to the roof tied to the truck or car with ratchet straps to the frame, and the end ratchet strapped to my fence. it would lift and wobble and move all the time sometimes pops a leg off, but one day it came completely undone. The poll scratched my truck bad, put some dents in it and busted the ds ventvisor, took out some paint around the headlight on my monte carlo and took out the wifes back glass, costs us $300 for a new back window. All the joiners up top bent or ripped apart, and now it's laying in the building.
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>:( ??? no
http://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/newcastle-parking-spaces-and-garages-to-rent.html
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Dave - one word > NOOOOOOOOO!
Why not just twat a coat over it asap to keep rain out then thick tarp over the winter until the 3 weeks arrive again!!
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Its gotta go mate,took 9 month to get this far due to the weather as you know,do you not fancy another project..£800.... ;D
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So I hacked apart a good cab for nothing?
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So I hacked apart a good cab for nothing?
Way to guilt trip me into finding a way to finish it...ha ha
No vile you didnt as im just in the middle of persuading the wife to have a double garage built,but with the baby on the way i might have to make do with a cinderblock shack but if it keeps the weather off then i win either way... ;)
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Its gotta go mate,took 9 month to get this far due to the weather as you know,do you not fancy another project..£800.... ;D
incl engine/wheels etc??
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Everything except a gas tank,seats and a steering column..as it dropped off the shelf and collapsed the shaft...if we can sort out a garage i'll be keeping it mate,but will let you know either way.
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Good, I hope the guilt trip makes you move forward 8)
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nope - outta luck here Dave, funds wont allow. Looks like you'll have to keep it!!
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Good, I hope the guilt trip makes you move forward 8)
Ha ha...thanks vile.. ;D
nope - outta luck here Dave, funds wont allow. Looks like you'll have to keep it!!
No worries mate...we'll see what happens over the next few days.. ;)
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So Ive been following this build even though i havnt chimed in much.So did you end up sellin the truck?
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Just seen this thread, please tell me you didn't sell it?!?
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Just seen this thread, please tell me you didn't sell it?!?
Yup it went to manchester,needed something to use instead of asking the missus for lifts so i bought a cadillac..if the weather had of been better it would have been finished by now but you know how it is..lol.
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So are you going to get a garage and another project ?
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So are you going to get a garage and another project ?
I'd love to get another but we've just had a baby and things are tight in the $£ department so gonna buy a dayvan for now then see what happens over the coming months.. ;D