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Offline moats31

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83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« on: January 02, 2014, 09:14:18 pm »
Hey guys! I've been posting things here and there about my truck, thought it would be easier just to keep it all on one topic! I'm converting my c10 to a k10 with 3/4 ton axles. Possibly some kind of diesel swap later!

I have a 83 gmc Sierra c10 with a carbureted 350/npA883.




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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2014, 09:20:54 pm »
Some of the things I've gathers so far,

79 k10 rolling chassis with six inch lift


75 sm465 with np205


79 k20 axels ( corp 10 bolt & 14 bolt ff ) 4.11 gears - in the process of tearing them down and replacing all the bearings!




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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 10:41:16 am »
looks like a nice start on things.  need more pictures... lots more.  document document document.  you'll be happier in the end.
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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2014, 04:10:10 pm »

Not making much progress very fast, but it's coming along! 14 bolt is prepped and painted. Got some of the front pieces painted as well



Got the timken wheel bearings the other day, so they will be going in this weekend. Then start on sanding and painting the frame. Decided to buy a new 6inch EZ ride suspension lift from rough country! Can't wait to start assembling things.


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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2014, 08:00:13 pm »
forward progress is always a good thing.  8)
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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2014, 01:18:38 pm »





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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2014, 01:47:07 pm »


What's the best way to tackle this rott? Would it be easier to cut it out and replate it? Or grind rivets out and replace crossmember? If I do replace the whole thing, could I just replace then rivets with bolts?


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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2014, 02:17:30 pm »
Cut it out and replace it.  Just use Grade 8 bolts to replace it.  Nothing wrong with using bolts...
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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2014, 12:45:13 pm »
Thanks


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Offline moats31

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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2014, 02:58:05 pm »
Got the front wheel bearings in the front hubs and all the brakes bought. I'll be putting most of the front together today. Except for the lock out hubs.







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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2014, 08:07:01 pm »











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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2014, 01:28:27 pm »






I need the crossmember and the spring hanger. If anyone knows where I could get them!!!!


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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2014, 08:12:00 pm »
     Your looking off a donor vehicle.  I would see if by chance someone around you is scraping one.
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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2014, 01:14:55 pm »
I haven't had any luck! I found a guy that wants to sell me a whole frame for 200. But it's three hours away. I'm at the point I might just do it and keep the rest if the crossmembers and scrap the frame rails.


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Offline moats31

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Re: 83 gmc c10/k10 3/4 ton axle swap
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2014, 08:21:17 pm »
Are there any diffrences in a k10 frame vs a k20?


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