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Title: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 12, 2013, 03:25:50 pm

I bought this running truck for $1,400. It was basically ready for paint but I didn't want to paint the body with other things looking bad. I decided to do an off frame restoration and throw a bunch of goodies on it while I assemble it back together. It's going to be a great ride when I'm done.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 12, 2013, 03:36:35 pm

The tear down kept me busy for a few days and i sold $1,305 worth of unwanted parts including the I6 with Saginaw 4 speed. Next thing on the checklist is sandblast the frame and do some modification to it before I get it powdercoated.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: bake74 on April 13, 2013, 05:11:58 pm

     That was a great buy for $1400.00.  Looking forward to seeing it finished, keep us updated and keep the pics coming.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 13, 2013, 05:22:50 pm

Thanks!

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 20, 2013, 06:52:04 pm

Today, I picked up a virgin 454 block and a turbo 400 for a total of $175! Good thing that I bought a cherry picker yesterday. I went to Wally World to find some heavy duty trash bags for my 55 gallon barrel for some rust removal for the block with vinegar. Hopefully in 4 or 5 days that I will find out if its a good candidate for a 496 stroker.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 26, 2013, 03:07:52 am

Finally pulled the block out of the barrel after 5 days soaking in vinegar, did some cleaning and inspected the hi-performance block. The block is pretty much junk in my opinion but I still can use it for mock up.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 30, 2013, 12:46:05 pm

I got bored so I decided to clean up the turbo 400 and painted it.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on April 30, 2013, 07:01:03 pm

Another thing I did today was removing the front crossmember since I decided that I'm going to use aftermarket crossmember with coilovers, rack and pinion setup.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on May 04, 2013, 05:03:13 pm

Mock up motor and tranny are both done.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Macj1983 on May 04, 2013, 07:42:52 pm

Looking good man. What was wrong with the block?
And thanks for vinger tip how much did it take


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Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on May 04, 2013, 08:08:28 pm

Thanks, the block needs 3 new cylinders and I really don't know what really happened in #7 cylinder with the hole, maybe shattered piston. I coated the block with Gunk degreaser, poured 3 gallons of vinegar, and top it off with water. After 5 days, I pulled it out and went over it with a fine steel wool then hosed it off then sprayed it down with WD-40 specialist.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on May 07, 2013, 06:51:04 pm

Cutting and punching out the rivets ain't no fun. Next on the checklist is take it in to get it sandblasted, powdercoated, then assemble it with full Porterbuilt suspension.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on May 19, 2013, 11:37:27 am

The mock up motor is nearly complete and only cost me $315!

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on May 19, 2013, 03:41:07 pm

Removed the windshield and cleaned up the firewall.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: 4x4orDie on May 19, 2013, 10:05:08 pm

Looking good man.

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: Protouring82C10 on May 20, 2013, 12:05:45 am

Thanks!

Title: Re: 82' C10 2wd shortbox protouring project
Post by: dine73ss on January 22, 2019, 06:55:39 am

Did you have to disassemble the entire frame for this suspension? You'll need a jig to put that back together straight. Best wishes on your project. Will need to update with pics to show how it goes back together.